The return of the son-in-law

The snow fell early in the northwest.

On this day, the middle-aged people who swept the snow in the morning swept half of the street, and the gate of the Guo Mansion next to the street was opened.Two young princes came out, and the leader was Guo Zhan'an, the general judge of Xuzhou.The figure behind him was slightly shorter than Guo Zhan'an, and his whole body was wrapped in a blue robe, so he couldn't see his face clearly.

This person is naturally Huo Yu.

Huo Yu was still a little worried: "Brother, why don't I stay here. If I offend the elders, wouldn't it be trouble for you, brother?"

Guo Zhan'an pinched the tip of Huo Yu's nose, and said, "Since you are asked to go, you can go. How can you have so many worries? Didn't we agree that when you arrive in the capital, you can just meet them first?" After that, you have been living in my yard. If you need anything, tell Jia Huan and Fuquan. If you want to go out, just tell me. Just take Fuquan out, don’t worry about them.”

Huo Yu thought about it carefully, and felt that Guo Zhan'an's method was good, as long as he avoided the people of the Guo family in the capital, it would not cause any trouble for Guo Zhan'an.And he didn't want to be separated from Guo Zhan'an at all in his heart, he just worried that he still had filial piety on his body, and going back with Guo Zhan'an would arouse the dissatisfaction of Guo's parents and elders.

Seeing that Huo Yu's expression relaxed, Guo Zhan'an said with a smile, "It's cold in Xuzhou, hurry up and get in the car."

Jia Huan had already had someone wait at the gate in a carriage, Huo Yu nodded, and got into the second carriage first.

Guo Zhan'an called Wu Jia, who was standing beside him, and explained in detail: "During the month I was away, all the people who came to the door except Jiang Yannian's people were dismissed. If Jiang Yannian's people came, first ask if the matter is okay , if there is something important, please send someone to send a message to me immediately. Also, the ice in the pond in the yard should be taken care of, don't let someone smash it, the few carps in it are the second young master's favorite thing, and it is hard to get them here. Northwest survived, don't wait for us to come back, these carp are all dead."

Wu Jia nodded and said, "I have written it all down, don't worry, young master."

Guo Zhan'an then got into the same carriage as Huo Yu's.

Guo Zhanan and his party walked unhappily because they were still carrying the New Year ceremony with three horse-drawn carriages, and it took them nearly 20 days to arrive in the capital.

Jia Huan and others have not returned to Beijing for more than two years. There are still family members in the Guo Mansion in the capital. It is inevitable to be a little excited at this time. house.

Huo Yu was sitting in the carriage, thinking about the Nine Rings given to him by Guo Zhanan, when he felt the carriage stop, and then Jia Huan's voice came: "Master, we are here, I will knock on the door first."

Guo Zhan'an responded, then lowered his head and rubbed Huo Yu's head: "Don't be dazed, continue, if you can't solve it, you will be punished."

Huo Yu then heard the bet between the two of them this afternoon, and hurriedly lowered his head and continued with the work in hand: "It is agreed that I will win if I untie it before dinner today, brother, don't rush me, or I won't be able to untie it in a hurry." , then I don’t admit it.”

Guo Zhan'an said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I'll shut up, when will you untie it, I'll talk again."

Seeing that Huo Yu was focused on the Nine Chains, he felt relieved that he was no longer panicked because he was about to arrive in the capital in the morning.

After waiting for a while, Jia Huan came back and said outside the carriage: "Young master, the concierge said that someone has gone to inform you at the side door. Please also ask the young master and the second young master to get out of the car and enter through the main entrance. I will take the carriage through the side door." Go in."

Hearing this, Huo Yu put down the Nine Chains in his hand, took the big fur beside him, and said, "It's cold outside, brother put on the brocade before going out."

Guo Zhanan sat upright, let Huo Yu dress himself up, and said, "I'll wait for you outside, remember to put on your hat before you come out."

A smile appeared on Huo Yu's nervous face, and he nodded, "Don't worry, brother."

When the two got out of the car, someone from Guo's residence had already come out to greet him. When they saw Guo Zhan'an, no matter if it was fake or sincere, they would inevitably greet him with excitement and said, "The young master is finally back. The master and wife have been talking about the young master for so long, and they finally put the young master together." Recited back."

Since Guo Zhan'an didn't believe this, but in front of the Guo Mansion, he didn't bother to care about it, and asked, "Where are the masters and wives? Where are the others?"

The servant hurriedly asked, "They are all waiting for the young master in the main hall, please, young master."

Guo Zhan'an nodded, turned his head and said to Huo Yu, "It just so happens that they are all here, so let's meet up together, so that you don't have to worry about it all the way, and even when you arrive in the capital."

Only then did the servant notice Huo Yu, and asked, "Master, is this your guest?"

"My foster brother, didn't I mention it in the letter?" Guo Zhan'an frowned impatiently, "Forget it, stand on the street and tell people to watch jokes? Let's go in and talk about it."

With that said, he led Huo Yu into the Guo Mansion.Jia Huan next to him couldn't see it, so he pushed the servant and cursed: "What are you waiting for! Hurry up and wait on the young master!"

The servant just woke up like a dream, and hurriedly caught up with Guo Zhan'an and Huo Yu.

In the main hall, when everyone saw Guo Zhanan coming in, the three young people all stood up, only a middle-aged man and woman in the main seat were still sitting.The middle-aged man looked serious, his eyes sized up Huo Yu for a while, and then fell on Guo Zhanan.And the middle-aged woman turned her head and wiped her tears with a handkerchief when Guo Zhanan first stepped into the room, but looked at Huo Yu from the corner of her eye from time to time.

Guo Zhan'an bowed and said: "My son is not filial, please greet my father."

Guo Xiantong responded: "My son is working hard outside, there is no need for these customary etiquette at home, so get up quickly."

This was just Guo Xiantong's scene, and he gave Guo Zhan'an face for the sake of the third prince, but the latter got up logically, nodded to the middle-aged woman and said, "Mrs. Guo."

Liu Feifei's face changed several times in an instant, and finally she managed to force a smile: "Zhan'an just met me. Your father said that there is no need for these vulgar etiquette, just call me mother."

"Where, what should be there is still there." Guo Zhan'an didn't want to get entangled with Liu Feifei, and said to Guo Xiantong, "Father, this is my righteous brother Huo Yu. I have already told my father in the letter. Yu'er , Hurry up and meet Mr. Guo."

Huo Yu hurriedly bowed to the end: "Huo Yu has met Mr. Guo."

This time Guo Xiantong's face also changed a bit: "Zhan An, you will stay later, I still have something to ask you."

Guo Zhan'an didn't refuse, and said: "My son has written it down. Father, Yu'er is not in good health, and he has been exhausted all the way. How about letting him rest in my yard first?"

Liu Feifei didn't wait for Guo Xiantong to speak, and interjected: "Who would let a guest leave without even drinking a cup of tea? Come here, quickly serve tea to the young master and Mr. Huo."

Tea is only served at this time, why did you go earlier?

Guo Zhan'an didn't like Liu Feifei's tricks, and said, "Don't worry, Mrs. Guo, I have already said in the letter that Huo Yu is going back to Xuzhou with me. During these few days in the capital, he will live in my house." In the yard. If you want to drink tea, it’s not too late to drink it another day.”

Liu Feifei felt ashamed and wanted to say something, but Guo Xiantong said, "Let your foster brother go down and rest first."

Seeing that Liu Feifei still wanted to open his mouth, Huo Yu quickly said, "Thank you Mrs. Guo for your compassion. I have met Mrs. Guo, thank you Mrs. Guo for the tea."

Guo Zhan'an pulled Huo Yu back to his side: "Yu'er is too polite. My father and I both forgot it just now. It was because Huo Yu himself remembered that he didn't say hello to Mrs. Guo. Please forgive me."

Liu Feifei stared at Guo Zhan'an with a nonchalant smile: "Of course, how can I have the same knowledge as the younger generation? It's the rules of your foster brother, you have to teach them well. There are many noble people in the capital, so I don't know where I will collide when I go out." My nobleman, I killed you too."

"Thank you, Madam Guo, for reminding me." Guo Zhanan turned to Huo Yu and said, "Jia Huan and Fuquan should be guarding outside, you can ask one of them to take you back to my yard, and choose one that suits you."

Huo Yu nodded, and bowed to Guo Xiantong again: "Your junior will take your leave first."

When Huo Yu left, Guo Xiantong said with a cold face, "Come with me!"

Guo Zhan'an ignored Liu Feifei's gloating eyes, and followed Guo Xiantong away without saying a word.

After the Guo family father and son left, the three young men and women who had been silent in the main hall breathed a sigh of relief.

"When did the eldest brother recognize his righteous brother? Why have I never heard of it?"

"Mom, big brother is back, do you think dad will compare me with big brother again?"

"Mother, I see that Huo Yu is so poorly dressed. In the cold weather, he only has a robe wrapped around his body, not even a fur coat. Could it be some shabby household who came here to beat the autumn wind?"

Liu Feifei was annoyed by her own children, and yelled: "What's the noise! ​​I didn't ask you to come here just to watch! You have so many questions, why didn't you ask yourself just now? You have to wait for your father to come and bother me , You think I'm easy to bully, don't you?"

After being scolded by Liu Feifei, the three siblings lost the courage to continue asking, and stood there one by one, looking at Liu Feifei without saying a word.

Liu Feifei said displeased: "If you have half the guts and temper of Guo Zhan'an, do you still need me to worry about you! Let's all go down, let's talk at night!"

Guo Zhanan followed Guo Xiantong into the study, and Guo Xiantong greeted him with a scolding scolding: "What is the origin of your righteous brother? Why didn't you tell me before? Also, did you send a gift to the third prince a few days ago?" Is it? Why didn't you inform me in advance and let me deliver it for you? Do you know how others will think of me if you send someone to give the Third Prince a congratulatory gift yourself?"

Guo Zhanan said with a wry smile: "I just came back, and my father asked so many questions. How can I answer this? I have been away from Beijing for more than two years, and I wrote a letter to my father at the beginning, but my father never replied to me. I thought my father thought I was doing too much, so I didn’t write any more. Oh yes, I took Yu’er back to Beijing last year. I remember my family sent someone to the post station to invite me back. Unfortunately, I risked my life to return to Beijing. Don't dare to cause trouble for the family. At that time, Yu'er also came with me, doesn't my father know?"

Guo Xiantong was taken aback: "Why haven't I heard of it?"

Of course he hadn't heard of it, because Huo Yu didn't show up at all that time, but Guo Zhan'an deliberately didn't make it clear, and continued: "It was that time when I was hunted down on the way back to Tonghua County, if it wasn't for Huo Yu who sacrificed himself Save me, block that sword for me, I'm afraid I'll die long ago. Father, do you know?"

"I, I don't know very well," Guo Xiantong didn't bother to worry about Huo Yu's background at the moment, and hurriedly defended himself, "I heard that after King Liang came back, he mentioned that you were hunted down, but You were not injured. I was busy with business at that time, and I was relieved when I heard that you were not injured, but I was probably too busy later, so I forgot to write to you."

Guo Zhan'an knew in his heart that he was busy with official duties, and it was just an idle job, so what could he be busy with?It's just that now that the third prince is gaining power, he doesn't want to quarrel with his own son.

He didn't say anything, and continued: "Father has a lot of things to do every day, and it's normal if he can't take care of him. However, Yu'er and his grandfather are both his son's saviors. His grandfather passed away not long ago. I don't worry about letting him stay in Xuzhou alone. Father won't mind taking him back to Beijing after Chinese New Year, right?"

Guo Xiantong was stunned for a moment, and then he said angrily: "You! You bring him in with a filial piety on his body, are you trying to piss me off! If you write this matter in a letter, I will definitely not agree!"

Guo Zhan'an argued: "Since father disagrees, Huo Yu and I will go to the inn to stay for one night first, and move the things away tomorrow."

Guo Xiantong was in a hurry and asked, "What are you going to do? Just send him away, and leave him alone!"

Guo Zhan replied calmly: "The kindness of dripping water should be repaid by the spring. Huo Yu has saved me twice. I can't leave him alone. What's more, he is still my righteous brother. Now besides me, There is no other relative in this world. What is the difference between driving him away now and forcing him to die?"

"He's already in his teens, and he's not a six or seven-year-old kid. He's just spending New Year's Eve alone. There's nothing he can do about it!"

Guo Zhan'an looked at Guo Xiantong and said, "After my mother died, I also spent several years alone on New Year's Eve. I know it's not good."

Guo Xiantong said dissatisfied: "What do you mean? Except for the two years you have left Beijing, which year is the New Year's Eve not celebrated by us as a family?"

Guo Zhanan sneered: "Father really has a good memory, so what does New Year's Eve have to do with me? I can't even see my biological mother's ranking, so I can only sit and watch your family of five reunite."

Guo Xiantong's face was dull, and he explained dryly: "After all, your stepmother is the daughter of the Liu family, and her status is noble. It is really unreasonable to ask her to kneel before your mother."

"What a noble status!" Guo Zhan'an suddenly raised an issue, "My mother is the daughter of the Di family, my grandfather's lineage was all generals in the Southern and Northern Wars, and my grandfather's lineage is the Jiang family of a century-old family. Do you want the Liu family to kneel? Father, don’t forget, which concubine in the palace is not honorable, and she has to kneel in front of Empress Jiang!"

"What are you doing with the royal family!" Guo Xiantong scolded, "Are you trying to kill our whole family?"

Guo Zhan'an said: "I'm just reminding my father, don't talk about your status in the future. There are many people with noble status in the capital, and it's not our turn."

Guo Xiantong couldn't talk to him, and said impatiently: "Okay, let your righteous brother stay in your yard obediently, and don't come out if there is nothing to do."

Guo Zhan'an achieved his goal, so he stopped talking to Guo Xiantong: "Thank you, father."