Gongsun Ce and Bao Zheng

Today's weather is good, the sky is clear, white clouds pass by slowly, the willows on the banks of the moat are blowing with the wind, and the sun is broken on the river surface, which is extremely golden.

Gongsun Ce walked slowly with his hands behind his back, and looked at the person striding ahead, his steps seemed to be much heavier than usual, his back was still straight, but it seemed to be straight and a little tense. Gongsun Ce couldn't help but grin with the dark and gloomy look on his dark enough face.And with this smile, the person in front who was walking heavily on the bluestone slab suddenly turned his head, so Gongsun Ce smiled and turned away hurriedly, clenched his hands into fists, pretending to cough lightly, that's all into the eyes.

So, the gloomy mood in my heart dissipated a lot inexplicably because of the awkward expression of snickering and being caught.

But on the face, he was still sullen, "Are you still laughing?"

Gongsun Ce turned his head innocently, blinked, "No. I was just choked." After finishing speaking, he smiled and leaned forward again, "Okay, Bao Zheng, don't be angry. Your sister-in-law is doing it for your own good too. Ah. Although the jewelry that pawned off your sister-in-law gave you travel expenses, but these jewelry can be bought back when you become the number one scholar in the exam and become an official."

Bao Zheng was silent, just turned around silently, and strode away.

Gongsun Ce stared at Bao Zheng's straight back, and sighed softly in his heart, he knew that Bao Zheng was not angry anymore, but he didn't speak, so silent, I'm afraid he still felt very uncomfortable.He also didn't expect Bao Zheng's sister-in-law to act so fast, and when he was still thinking about how to subsidize Bao Zheng's travel expenses without a trace, Bao Zheng's sister-in-law had already sent up the travel expenses, and she pawned herself The jewelry I wore when I got married...

Gongsun Ce thought to himself, how about he go and redeem it?However, there is no pawn.Hmm, maybe this can be done privately?

Just as Gongsun Ce was thinking about it, Bao Zheng, who was striding forward, suddenly turned his head and glared at Gongsun Ce. Gongsun Ce was so stared at, and he smiled flatteringly, and quickly followed, "I was thinking about something just now. .”

"What are you thinking about!" Bao Zheng asked with a frown, and then warned, "I already have enough travel expenses, so don't think of any bad idea to advance my travel expenses!"

Gongsun Ce rubbed his nose and was hit...but he still had to do it... Then he said softly, "Bao Zheng, why don't we go and redeem your sister-in-law's jewelry."

"Use your money for redemption?" Bao Zheng's face darkened, and he asked with raised eyebrows.

"Yeah." Gongsun Ce looked up at Bao Zheng with a smile on his face, "Bao Zheng, think about it, once we enter Beijing like this, we won't be able to return to Luzhou in a short while, and the things your sister-in-law pawned are gone. It's all dead, what if someone buys it? I will lend you the money first, you go to redeem it, and then secretly return it to your sister-in-law. When you arrive in the capital, you are the champion and rich, and then return it. how do I?"

Bao Zheng listened and remained silent. After a while, he took Gongsun Ce's hand and said calmly, "That's fine."

In this case... I can also use this excuse to keep Gongsun Ce by my side, um, not bad!

Seeing that Bao Zheng agreed, Gongsun Ce couldn't help laughing, but also ignored that he was being led away by Bao Zheng again.

The two of them just walked and walked. Although neither of them spoke, they felt full and at ease in their hearts.

When he came to the alley in Gongsun Ce's small courtyard, Gongsun Ce suddenly remembered something, turned his head and said to Bao Zheng, "By the way, Bao Zheng, I have something to trouble you."

Bao Zheng couldn't help but pause, feeling a little surprised, it's really rare, Gongsun Ce also has something to trouble him? "Speak." Bao Zheng's mood suddenly improved a lot, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up.

"We're going to take the exam in Beijing. My family's housekeeper is going back to Hangzhou to help my father. I don't want to leave this yard empty. It's too wasteful. Can you ask your family to come and clean it from time to time?"

Just such a simple thing?Bao Zheng frowned slightly, this person...does he want to use this incident to help his family?Looking at Gongsun Ce's smiling, crooked eyebrows and smug eyes, Bao Zheng couldn't say anything if he refused. Bao Zheng couldn't refuse, couldn't resist...

It's like the sunshine that suddenly falls from the clouds when it's raining continuously... Bit by bit, it seems to be inadvertently warm...

So, I can't resist... Or, I never want to refuse?

Therefore, he can calmly decline the funding from the Eight Sage Kings, he can smile and push back Brother Lu Yunlu's money, and he can gratefully thank the people of Luzhou for their support...

But... there was nothing he could do to the cunning guy who was smiling softly and cleanly in front of him...

Bao Zheng couldn't help raising his hand, and slapped Gongsun Ce. After all, he was very reluctant to part with it too hard. Seeing Gongsun Ce covering his forehead and staring at himself in bewilderment, Bao Zheng smiled, "I will Tell your sister-in-law."

Gongsun Ce clutched his forehead, feeling surprised and helpless. In the future, Master Bao of Kaifeng Mansion would flick his forehead like an angry child? ?

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After talking and laughing, he entered his yard, and saw Zhan Zhao was competing with a woman. After a closer look, Gongsun Ce was startled, Ling Chuchu? ?

Bao Zheng frowned and took a step forward, shouting, "Zhan Zhao! Stop!"

Hearing Bao Zheng's shout, Zhan Zhao made a false move, then jumped out, turned around and ran to Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce, shouting, "Brother Bao, Brother Gongsun, this sister said she is your friend!"

Ling Chuchu also came forward at this time, looking at Bao Zheng with joy on his face, "Bao Heitan! You are finally back!"

But Bao Zheng's expression was a little cold, he saw Gongsun Ce smiling at Ling Chuchu out of the corner of his eyes, he was slightly displeased, and said lightly, "Miss, be careful, how can you talk nonsense about friends?"

When Ling Chuchu heard this, his face suddenly became a little embarrassed.Gongsun Ce was stunned for a while, then turned his head to look at Bao Zheng. In his impression, Bao Zheng was not sympathetic, but at least he was polite to women. The words were just Ling Chuchu's excuse, and she was so ruthless.

Ling Chuchu was at a loss, biting her lips, tears seemed to be accumulated in her eyes, she looked at Bao Zheng beggingly, while Bao Zheng lowered her eyes and said calmly, "If you have something to do, girl, please speak up."

Gongsun Ce took a step forward, trying to smooth things over with a smile on his face, "Miss Ling, why don't you just come in and sit in the room. Shall we talk slowly?"

When Ling Chuchu heard Gongsun Ce's words, the embarrassment on her face subsided a bit, and she glanced at Bao Zheng, seeing Bao Zheng standing there calmly, she had no choice but to bow her head secretly, and nodded slightly.

So, several people came to the main room.

Zhan Zhao was a little ignorant at the moment, sat obediently in the chair, looked at Gongsun Ce who sat in the first place and Bao Zheng who was next to him, and scratched his head in confusion, it seemed a bit strange.Then he glanced at Ling Chuchu who was sitting at the bottom. This sister is good at martial arts and very cheerful, but Brother Bao doesn't seem to like her?why?