Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

Just as Zhou Feng was presenting the treasure in the inner courtyard of the palace, a figure wrapped in numerous bandages and walking with a trembling gait appeared at the gate of the Gao family's mansion.

He looked around, found a slightly conspicuous spot, slowly sat down, and began to sigh deeply.

After being scolded by Ouyang Xu, Uncle De reflected on himself and realized that he had been too self-centered and had done good deeds that backfired, causing trouble for his master.

Now that his master has been forced to leave Tokyo, the task entrusted to him before leaving must not have any problems.

So he waited until Gao Guancha returned home before revealing his face and groaning continuously.

Of all the master's subordinates, only he had met that woman of high observation, so this matter could only be entrusted to him.

Moreover, Uncle De's current miserable state is more likely to agitate Gao Hui's emotions.

Sure enough, when Gao Hui returned home, she heard Uncle De groaning by the roadside. She lifted the sedan curtain and looked out, and her expression changed drastically.

"Uncle De, what happened to you?"

The wet nurse and maidservant standing nearby blocked Gao Hui's way of getting out of the carriage and shook their heads at her.

Gao Guancha has made it clear that his family has absolutely no connection with Ouyang Xu.

This guy is the laughingstock of the entire city of Tokyo; anyone who gets involved with him loses face.

Even Ouyang Xu and his family loathed her and didn't want the girl to have anything to do with her, let alone this old servant of Ouyang Xu's family.

Noticing Gao Hui's expression, Uncle De, who had originally only intended to say "This old servant only wants to come and see you on behalf of his master" as Ouyang Xu had instructed, instantly changed his mind.

Since Lady Gao cares so much about even an old servant like him who has followed his master, she probably wouldn't refuse to avenge her master.

"Madam Gao, my master was forced to leave Tokyo! He always thinks of you, Madam Gao!"

Uncle De tried to stand up shakily but failed. He fell and collapsed on the roadside, mumbling incoherently.

But Gao Hui understood what he meant, and she struggled free from her wet nurse and ran off the carriage.

The wet nurse and maid were, after all, just servants. They dared to stop Gao Hui on orders, but they didn't dare to actually force themselves on her.

After all, they had all seen how their young lady dealt with those who coveted Ouyang Xu!

Nobody wants to try it out for themselves.

"Madam Gao... My master is being framed by that Zhao Pan'er. She's using our shared origin in Qiantang as an excuse to cling to him. There's no marriage certificate, no contract, yet she's made a scene that's known to everyone, forcing my master to leave Dongjing. I beg you, Madam Gao, to do me justice!"

Since Uncle De couldn't get up, he decided to play the victim to the end, struggling to kowtow to Gao Hui several times on the ground until his forehead was bright red.

The latter turned and walked toward his own carriage with a gloomy expression.

She didn't care how deeply Uncle De kowtowed; the only reason she paid attention to this old servant was because of Ouyang Xu.

Now that she knows who the culprit was who forced Ouyang Xu to leave Tokyo, she naturally knows who she should deal with!

Uncle De lay there slumped, his head resting on one side of the ground, a sinister smile on his face.

Even if that so-called Celestial Master has some status, can he be compared with a powerful military general like Gao Guancha?

Let Lady Gao teach Zhao Pan'er a lesson first, then he'll beg her to find a chance to transfer his master back to Tokyo!

"Young lady, don't pay any attention to that old man! The master has already given the order that we have nothing to do with Ouyang Xu!"

Back at the Gao residence, the wet nurse stayed by Gao Hui's side, chattering on and on.

She didn't care about Zhao Pan'er or Ouyang Xu; she just didn't want these people to affect her daughter.

"Nanny, Ouyang Xu has already left Tokyo and won't be back anytime soon, so there's nothing I can do. But please help me investigate the woman who's been bothering him."

The wet nurse wanted to say something, but seeing Gao Hui staring intently at her, she nodded helplessly.

She's just a woman from Qiantang. Even if it's just to put my daughter at ease, it's not a big deal to let her suffer a little grievance.

When Zhou Feng returned to the teahouse, Zhao Pan'er was leading Sun San Niang and a few others to look at the account books.

Although the teahouse has been bustling with customers in recent days, it is still far from matching the amount of money invested.

If they really follow what Chi Pan warned Song Yinzhang about, then their days ahead will probably be quite difficult.

As for Zhou Feng's statement that the place would surely be packed with guests in the future, she took it as just words of comfort.

"Lord Zhou is back!"

Sun San Niang, who was facing the gate, was the first to spot Zhou Feng. She hurriedly nudged Zhao Pan'er's arm and then stood up.

The three women rose in almost perfect unison, but Sun San Niang was excited, Zhao Pan'er was reserved, and Song Yin Zhang was somewhat nervous.

"It's alright, please sit down."

Zhou Feng smiled and raised his hand to make a gesture of suppression, then walked over to Zhao Pan'er's side and sat down under Sun San Niang's bright gaze.

Her current state reminded Zhou Feng of a fan from later generations who was excited to see their CP (couple pairing) become a reality!

"What are you discussing?"

"Regarding today's teahouse revenue, I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself in front of you, Master Zhou."

Although Zhao Pan'er's face was rosy, she did not move away from Zhou Feng, but only turned her body slightly to the side.

"What's so laughable about this? It's normal for you shop owners to calculate revenue, isn't it? But I must remind you, be extra careful after I leave Tokyo."

"Why? Didn't Ouyang Xu leave Tokyo?"

Sun San Niang, impatient and quick to speak, asked first. Zhao Pan'er and Song Yin Zhang's gazes also focused on Zhou Feng.

"You think you've only offended Ouyang Xu? As Prime Minister Ke's disciple, he was forced into becoming a palace official even before Prime Minister Ke left Tokyo. Isn't that a grudge? He was originally the son-in-law of Observer Gao, but now that the two families have fallen out, Observer Gao's wife is not someone to be trifled with. Won't she hold a grudge against you?"

"Ouyang Xu may seem like a scholar, but he is actually treacherous, cunning, and treacherous. You must be wary of him."

Having the foresight condition from the original plot, Zhou Feng also gave the three women a heads-up.

After he goes to the Siheyuan world, Chen Xiao will also increase the defense forces around Zhao Pan'er.

However, it is more convenient if the person in charge pays attention to this matter. Otherwise, how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days if you are a thief for a thousand days?

You can't rely on the uncertainty of whether the people protecting you are being lax.

"Alright, we understand! Back in Qiantang, Third Sister and I ran a shop for many years. I've seen all sorts of people. As long as they don't send people to fight me directly, I'm not afraid of anything else."

Zhao Pan'er held her head high, a hint of pride on her face.

Even if she decides to follow Zhou Feng, she must demonstrate her own value to him, rather than simply being a man's appendage.

Sun Sanniang glared at her, slammed her hand on the table, and stood up: "That's right! Anyone who dares to mess with Pan'er, I'll teach them a lesson!"