The return of the son-in-law

With Cha Da being the first person to eat crabs, in the next two markets, three small tribes were willing to exchange iron ore for supplies.Ning Guhan's repeated threats failed, and he could only watch the precious iron ore on the Tatar grassland being sent into the hands of the enemy.

At the last market a year ago, several carts of iron ore were brought back.Taking advantage of Jiang Yannian's stay in Xuzhou, Guo Zhan'an made an appointment to meet in a restaurant, and gave Jiang Yannian the key to the secret room where the iron ore was hidden.

"How many?"

Guo Zhanan compared a number and said: "After the New Year, you quietly invite a trustworthy craftsman to come. I am not familiar with this area, so I will leave it to you."

Jiang Yannian nodded, raised his wine glass, and said, "Toast to you."

The two met each other when they were young, and they were related by relatives. They have been very close since they were young. The ten years of getting along has allowed them to keep many things in secret.

Jiang Yannian was in the military camp, unlike Guo Zhan'an, who had six days of rest during the Chinese New Year. Except for one day off on the first day of the new year, he still had to be stationed in the army for the rest of the day.It was not easy for him to come out this time, and he had to hide from the sky to find craftsmen to use these rare iron ore to make weapons and armor, and he was as busy as a spinning top.

On the other side, Guo Zhanan was not much better.It was almost the Chinese New Year, and he still had a lot of accumulated official duties to deal with.The three water canals to be built in the spring of next year, the traitors who were finally caught a few days ago, and the trial documents submitted by Xuzhou's jurisdiction all need to be handled by him.

Within a day, Guo Zhan'an was so busy that he didn't even have time to drink a few sips of water. When the sun went down and he returned home, Huo Yu found his brother's lips were actually split!

He hurriedly asked someone to fetch the plaster, and he poured a cup of hot water for Guo Zhanan himself, and handed it to Guo Zhanan: "Brother, drink some water first."

Guo Zhanan was thirsty for a long time. After drinking a cup of hot water, his stomach slowly warmed up after a day of cold.At this time, the servant came over with the ointment, Huo Yu took it, and told the servant to step back, while he wiped his hands, opened the ointment box, picked some up with his little finger, and rubbed it evenly on Guo Zhanan's lips.

Guo Zhan'an didn't know whether it was because the ointment touched the crack, or because Huo Yu's little finger felt nothing on his lips, but he felt that his lips were numb, and there was still a slight pain in it.

He couldn't hold back for a moment, pursed his lips, and ate Huo Yu's little finger.

Huo Yu blushed and said, "Brother, I'll give you some medicine."

How could Guo Zhanan let Huo Yu go so easily.He was very busy these few days, in order not to accumulate this year's official business until next year, sometimes he had to stay in the government office to work at night, and when he got home, Huo Yu couldn't hold back and fell asleep long ago.

Not only did he not let go of Huo Yu at this moment, but he took an inch and ate Huo Yu's little finger into his mouth, and he didn't forget to lick it twice with his tongue.

Now Huo Yu became anxious, and said again and again: "Brother, brother, don't eat it, there is ointment on it."

But it was too late, Guo Zhanan only felt a greasy taste in his mouth, so uncomfortable, he couldn't help but frowned, and then he was willing to let go of Huo Yu.

Huo Yu pulled out his finger, and said half gloatingly: "I told you not to eat it long ago, brother, you must not listen."

Guo Zhanan raised his eyebrows and said, "Since you don't want me to eat it, why don't you take it out yourself?"

Huo Yu blushed, but he still answered honestly: "I forgot, brother didn't nod, so I forgot."

This little guy, who is about to be a year older, still looks like a child.Didn't he do anything without his permission?

Guo Zhanan was both happy and distressed. He took Huo Yu into his arms and said, "There is nothing we can't say or do between you and me. If you don't like it, you can take it out, huh?"

Huo Yu nodded, and added with a flushed face, "Actually, I don't really hate it."

After saying this, Huo Yu felt that he couldn't see people, and buried his head in Guo Zhan'an's arms, no matter how much Guo Zhan'an coaxed him, he just refused to lift it up.

The two of you fight each other in the house, but Jia Huan outside the house suffers.Waiting for Huo Yu to raise his head again to chat and joke with Guo Zhanan, Jia Huan listened to the movement in the room, and then said outside the door: "Young Master, Second Young Master, I have sorted out the gift list for this year's Chinese New Year, please also invite Young Master and Second Young Master Master, take a look."

Guo Zhanan raised his voice, "Come in." His hands were loosened, and Huo Yu hurriedly sat down on the stool next to him, not forgetting to tidy up the wrinkled sleeves of his clothes.

Jia Huan didn't look up after entering the room, but walked up to Guo Zhan'an following the sound, and offered the gift list in both hands.

Guo Zhanan took it and asked, "Is this what you planned?"

Jia Huan responded, "It's exactly Xiao's plan, but what's wrong?"

Guo Zhanan took another look and said, "Bring a pen."

Jia Huan hurriedly went to the side table to pick up a pen, and handed it to Guo Zhanan with both hands.

Guo Zhanan took the pen, but did not continue to write, but turned to Huo Yu and asked, "Have you read this gift list?"

Huo Yu shook his head: "Originally, Jia Huan wanted to leave this matter to me, but I have lived in the Tiger Village since I was a child, so I don't know anything about these things, so please ask Jia Huan to handle it."

Guo Zhan'an handed the gift list to Huo Yu, and said, "Since you don't know anything, you should learn a little bit. It makes no sense that when I return to the capital, Jia Huan will be in charge of the gift list for every year and festival. Wouldn't it make people laugh out loud? "

Huo Yu was puzzled: "Jia Huan handles things properly, and he has lived with his elder brother in the capital for more than ten years. If he can't do things well, let me do them. Wouldn't it make people laugh?"

Guo Zhanan looked at Huo Yu with a pair of affectionate eyes, the teasing intention in his eyes was obvious, seeing Huo Yu's half of his body was going numb.Jia Huan couldn't help laughing at the side. Seeing that his young master hadn't explained or spoken, he boldly said: "Second young master, this gift list has always been prepared by the mistress."

boom!

Huo Yu only felt that thunder exploded in his ears.This gift list was to be prepared by the mistress of the house, and Guo Zhanan wanted to hand over the gift list of Guo's mansion to him for preparation. Wouldn't this let everyone in Guo's mansion know the real relationship between him and Guo Zhan'an!

He himself was not afraid, and even wished to announce it to the world immediately, so that everyone would know that Guo Zhan'an was his.But Huo Yu has studied for a few years, and he understands that the mainstream in the world is still love between men and women. As for men and men, it is not good to spread the word.

For Guo Zhanan's official career, Huo Yu has been enduring it all the time, worrying about gains and losses all day long, walking on the street, he always feels that others look at him with other meanings, as if he has discovered his relationship with Guo Zhanan long ago.For this reason, Huo Yu simply stayed at home and concentrated on studying, fearing that he would accidentally show his feet when he went out.

Now that Guo Zhanan said this in front of Jia Huan, wouldn't, wouldn't he want everyone in Xuzhou to know about it!When the time comes, what should I do with my brother's official career!

Thinking of this, Huo Yu repeatedly refused: "Brother, this matter is too important, I don't have the confidence to do it well."

Guo Zhan'an thought he was afraid, and comforted him: "Don't be afraid, you will watch me do it this year, and I will hand it over to you next year, and I will check it out for you, how about it?"

"No, no, it's not good for brother to spread this matter, this matter." Huo Yu expressed his inner worries, "My brother's official career has just begun, so you can't let this matter affect your official career."

Guo Zhan'an insisted on Huo Yu's participation, and said: "I haven't married a wife yet, and you are my brother to the outside world, and my lover to the inside, so what's the matter with preparing the New Year ceremony for me? Whoever has an opinion, let him come Let me tell you! Or, do you think it is enough for you to manage the cleaning and washing of those people all day long?"

Huo Yu shook his head again and again: "Brother, don't worry, I just don't trust those people, that's why I'm stricter. When you were framed before, several servants took the opportunity to pack up and leave. I don't think they are loyal. "

Guo Zhan'an knew that Huo Yu would be extra cautious whenever he encountered something about him, even to the point of being a little crazy.He guessed that this had something to do with the environment Huo Yu lived in when he was a child - Huo Dashan was a bandit, and once he failed, he was betrayed by his brothers. Before he died, there were only a dozen brothers around him, and the tiger he built The village also fell apart, and the remaining people could only make a living by farming and hunting.

Huo Yu has experienced these things at a young age, and he actually harbors distrust for many people in his heart.In this world, I am afraid that only he and Mr. Sun can be completely trusted by Huo Yu.

"You don't need to be suspicious, and you don't need to be suspicious. The deeds of selling these people are all in your hands, and they can't make waves. I know, if you want to talk about the concierge who was bought, it was my negligence and trusting him. But didn’t I re-establish the rules and let them supervise each other?” Guo Zhan’an taught Huo Yu patiently, “It’s good to be careful, but you must not be cautious about everything and do everything yourself. You are such a person, with such little strength, how can it be possible? Handle thousands of trivial matters? Yu'er, you are the second young master of the Guo family, and you are the superior. If you want to establish your prestige in front of the servants, you must not let them think you are easy to bully. You are always in front of them. Check in front of you whether the corners have been cleaned, whether mung bean cakes or lotus leaf cakes are steamed in the kitchen, they will only look down on you."

After hearing Guo Zhanan's words, Huo Yu felt something: "What does that brother mean, I can't show up by myself, but can I send someone to watch?"

Guo Zhan'an nodded and said: "This is a way, but if you send people to watch, will you worry that these people will get along with those servants, and you will send other people to watch these people? In fact, there is another way, you don't Regularly find someone to check around, rewards for good work, fine for bad work, and sell those who are lazy, gamble and drink."

Huo Yu is not stupid, he just didn't grow up in the backyard like Guo Zhanan.In fact, these are the easiest ways to manage the backyard. After Guo Zhanan said this, Huo Yu understood.

"Thank you brother for your advice, I will definitely change it."

Guo Zhan'an kissed Huo Yu's nose as if rewarding him: "Come on, look, I'll teach you. You see, the first one is Xie Bing, the prefect of Xuzhou. He has no family members yet, so the ones women like and use There is no need to prepare. Xie Bing loves calligraphy very much, and we happen to have two pieces of calligraphy from the previous dynasty in our warehouse. Giving them to him will suit his taste without losing elegance. Even if we let others know, we can’t say anything.”

"Also, the next one is everyone from Xuzhou..."

Guo Zhan'an explained to Huo Yu patiently, while Jia Huan on the side had no choice but to lower his head, happy that his young master had found someone who loved and protected him wholeheartedly, but couldn't help worrying about returning to the capital in the future, Huo Yu's face How to deal with the backyard of the Guo Mansion in the capital.

This year's Chinese New Year is more lively than last year.After Guo Zhan'an was promoted to Xuzhou General Judge, many people came to Guo's mansion to give gifts. Guo Zhan'an intended to train Huo Yu, so he kept Huo Yu by his side. By the way, he also let everyone in Xuzhou know Huo Yu and let everyone know Huo Yu's identity. , It's better to know how to measure when we meet in the future.

Only then did Huo Yu realize that the identity of the gift giver is also very important.For example, several merchants in Xuzhou sent their housekeepers, and even two of them visited in person. Guo Zhan'an would personally receive these people.

And Xie Bing, although the second butler was sent here, but because Guo Zhanan was on the peak, Guo Zhanan was required to receive him in person.

As for the rest, they are not qualified enough, and it is enough for Jia Huan to come forward and say a few festive polite words.

After a busy day, Huo Yu felt that his face was going to freeze with laughter when he finally sent away the last batch of presenters.

Guo Zhanan looked at the way Huo Yu was rubbing his cheeks, and asked him with a smile: "Is this unbearable?"

Huo Yu was a little embarrassed, but still nodded and admitted: "I'm so tired, I didn't expect to be so tired from laughing, it's not as easy as my brother keeping a straight face all day long."

After hearing this, Guo Zhan'an intentionally attacked him: "Say it again?"

Huo Yu was not afraid of him, and said again with a smile: "Isn't brother like this on weekdays?" After saying that, Huo Yu imitated Guo Zhanan's usual frown without fear of death.

When Guo Zhanan saw him, he couldn't help laughing, stretched out his hand and rubbed Huo Yu's forehead, and said, "Okay, wait until tonight, and let you know how fierce I can be."

Huo Yu became anxious: "Brother, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and there are still many things to do!"

Guo Zhanan squinted at him: "Isn't it nothing to serve brother?"

When it comes to verbal arguments, Huo Yu is of course at a disadvantage: "Forget it, it's business."

Guo Zhanan couldn't bear it any longer, and burst out laughing.

On New Year's Eve, there were no more visitors, and Guo Zhan'an and Huo Yu finally had a moment of leisure.Because the mother's tablet is still in the Guofu in the capital, Guo Zhanan can only lead Huo Yu to kowtow in the direction of the capital, making up his mind to fulfill his mother's last wish one day—to take the mother's tablet out of the Guofu in the capital and share it with the Di family. The ancestors and ancestors are put together.

Huo Yu and Guo Zhan'an have been together for more than a year. Seeing him like this, he knew that he was thinking of his mother who died young.He knew that it was better not to persuade at this time, so he didn't say anything, but just held Guo Zhan'an's warm big hand and leaned against Guo Zhan'an.

Guo Zhan'an understood Huo Yu's thoughtfulness, so he didn't say much, but held Huo Yu's hand tightly with his backhand. The two cuddled together in this cold winter, and their hearts were as warm as fire.

After a long time, Guo Zhanan only felt a sound coming from his stomach, and then he realized that he and Huo Yu had been kneeling for such a long time.

He was fine, poor Huo Yu was small, and his body was not as good as ordinary people. At this time, his legs were already numb, and he could barely walk by relying on Guo Zhan'an.

Guo Zhan'an was really angry and hurt, he took medicinal oil to rub Huo Yu's red knee, and said, "Since you can't bear it, why didn't you tell me?"

Huo Yu smiled and said, "The one kneeling is brother's mother, so it's worth kneeling more."

Guo Zhanan corrected: "What is my mother, isn't it your mother?"

Huo Yu's smile froze, and he said with some hesitation: "Auntie probably doesn't want me to shout like that. Because of my relationship, my brother can't get a wife. I feel at ease if my auntie doesn't blame me."

While rubbing Huo Yu's knee, Guo Zhanan said solemnly: "I am so big, you are the only one who can block two knives for me. Besides you, who else can my mother rest assured to put by my side? If She doesn't want to, and a lightning strike killed me, an unfilial son, when you knelt with me long ago. Tell me, should you change your name?"

Huo Yu was overjoyed, wept with joy, tried his best to hold back his tears and nodded, "Yes, with me by my side, my mother will be at ease. I, Huo Yu, will definitely take good care of and protect my brother. of."

Guo Zhan'an wiped his hands, and wiped away the tears streaming down Huo Yu's cheeks: "It's fine, why are you crying?"

Huo Yu wiped away his tears, and said with a weeping smile, "I'm not crying, I'm laughing, laughing."

Seeing him like this, Guo Zhan'an simply hugged Huo Yu up: "Your knee has just been rubbed with medicated oil, so it's inconvenient to walk around. I'll carry you to the hall."

Huo Yu subconsciously wanted to struggle, but thinking of all the past years and Guo Zhanan's confession, his heart that had been wavering was completely settled for once.

He embraced Guo Zhanan's broad back with both hands, put his head on Guo Zhanan's chest, and listened to Guo Zhanan's powerful heartbeat.

This is the man, he thought, this is the man he will never let go of in his life.