Gu Shiliu went out the side door and walked a few steps before arriving at the gate of Gu Jingcheng's house.

The plaque on the gate is new, with the two large characters "Gu Mansion" engraved on it.

The Dingbei Marquis's Mansion was built by imperial decree, and its size and scale were specified in the catalog. It could not be sold or sublet. As long as there were still people living in the Dingbei Marquis's Mansion, the plaque of the Dingbei Marquis's Mansion had to be displayed for one day.

Separating the street-facing courtyard of the Marquis of Dingbei's residence into another family is technically against regulations, but no one would be so foolish as to interfere.

Is anyone home?

Gu Shiliu knocked on the door knocker.

Someone inside responded and opened the door.

Gu Jingcheng's household was not as strict as the Marquis's mansion; the gatekeeper and the person who swept the courtyard was just an old servant.

Who is it?

The old servant leaned out and looked around, then immediately laughed and said, "So it's Sixteenth Master! Please come in. Are you here to see our master?"

All the doors were open.

All the servants and old women standing in the courtyard looked over here.

Gu Shiliu glanced around quickly and smiled, "Is Master Cheng home? Is Madam home? I'm just here to see if Young Master Pang and Miss are getting used to their living situation. Let's not disturb too many people."

This is a two-courtyard house, with a row of servants' quarters, stables, and dog pens along the outer wall.

Although small, it has all the vital organs.

Qin Yuan had it arranged to be very comfortable, with the experienced Cai Mama and Butler Cao in charge.

"Master Cheng has gone to the military headquarters for his duty, and Madam is at home," the old servant whispered. "Madam is seeing patients; the doctor is recommended by the Marquis's mansion, and they say his medical skills are excellent."

"Oh?" Gu Shiliu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and smiled, "Is it Physician Li?"

The old man nodded. "He knew exactly what to do about my foot injury after just one look. He gave me some ointment and said that if I apply it now, it won't hurt as much in winter. He said that this chronic cold syndrome is best treated in the summer, but it's too late now. He told me to get it treated during the hottest days of summer next year to cure it completely."

Gu Shiliu knew that Li Lang was a skilled doctor, but he didn't expect him to be this skilled.

“Then my mother can also have a look. Actually, when the Marquis’s mansion sought out the imperial physician before, my mother benefited from the treatment and was treated as well. However, it didn’t work, and she could only endure it by applying hot compresses with roasted salt bags every winter. I never expected it could be cured.”

The old servant laughed, "Doctor Li isn't as hard to invite as the imperial physician. Even if the master doesn't send an invitation, I can still go to his clinic. Doctor Li's little apprentice, Xiao Dong, is incredibly clever. He even said he'd draw my foot so that people would know what to use to treat this illness. They say teaching an apprentice can starve the master, but he doesn't hold back at all. He's really generous."

Gu Shiliu just smiled.

As they were talking, someone came to lead Gu Shiliu into the front hall.

Old Mrs. Qi was sitting there waiting for her appointment when she heard footsteps and said with a smile, "Sixteenth Master is here. Is there something you need?"

How did you know it was me? Could you see me?

Gu Shiliu was greatly surprised.

Old Mrs. Qi has been blind for quite some time. Although her condition has improved and she needs acupuncture, it's only been a few days, and she can already recognize people?

Old Lady Qi's eyes were unfocused as she shook her head blankly. "Can't you see me? Didn't I hear your footsteps and recognize you?"

Gu Shiliu: "..."

He was a trained martial artist, and he usually walked very quietly. Moreover, there were many people in the mansion, including quite a few trained martial artists. How did Old Madam Qi recognize him from so many footsteps, some light and some heavy?

That's really something.

Gu Shiliu admired him greatly.

After the two talked for a while, Pang Cheng and Pang Yu came out to see Gu Shiliu.

Since Gu Shiliu was sent by an elder, the two children stood up to listen to him speak, and only sat down after he finished delivering his message.

Gu Shiliu asked them if they were comfortable living there, and instructed them to take good care of their adoptive parents, to be obedient, and not to be naughty. He also asked the two children if they had anything to tell him.

Pang Cheng said, "Thank you for your concern, godfather and godmother. My sister and I have just settled down. We will visit the Marquis's residence to pay our respects whenever we have time. Our parents are very kind to us. The servants are all elderly people from the Marquis's residence, and we have no shortage of anything. However, my sister and I both want to study, and I don't know how to arrange things."

Pang Yu looked at Gu Shiliu pitifully.

Gu Shiliu laughed and said, "I thought it was something important. Back in the Marquis's mansion, the Marquis promised to hire a tutor for the young master. But now, this matter... can't be bypassed by your parents. You've only been here for a short time, so you need to get to know each other better first. I heard that Sister-in-law Cheng is going to hold a housewarming banquet, so she probably won't be free these days. Wouldn't it be better if the young master held off for a few days before bringing it up?"

Pang Cheng had no choice but to nod.

Seeing that Gu Shiliu was useless and they couldn't get any information from the Marquis's residence, Pang Cheng and Pang Yu didn't want to pay attention to him anymore. After sitting for a while, they clamored to leave.

Xiao Hong said she wanted to give it to Gu Shiliu, and also had some things she wanted Gu Shiliu to tell Rong Momo and Qiu Ju.

Although Pang Cheng was unhappy, he did not stop him.

Gu Shiliu and Xiao Hong whispered to each other for a while, and then mentioned that Old Lady Qi was here for medical treatment. Just then, someone next to them asked, "Why are you mentioning my old woman?"

Gu Shiliu and Xiao Hong almost cried out.

Xiao Hong exclaimed, "You, what are you doing here?"

Gu Shiliu called out, "Why haven't you left yet?"

Old Mrs. Qi looked around blankly, then said quite calmly, "Haven't I been sitting here the whole time?"

While still in shock, Gu Shiliu couldn't help but exclaim, "Old Madam Qi, you are truly amazing! I don't know how amazing you would be if your eyesight were healed!"

Although Xiao Hong didn't understand why, she also praised Gu Shiliu, "Brother Shiliu said you can do it, and you definitely can."

Gu Shiliu briefly explained his plan to the two of them in a low voice. Xiao Hong immediately patted her chest and said, "Madam and Sister Hongye have both told me. I know what to do. The old woman Yang that Brother Shiliu mentioned was assigned to serve by the young master last night. He said he felt sorry for her and remembered an old woman he met in the northern frontier when he was a child. The old woman had no children but was very kind to the young master. Master Cheng and Madam Cheng praised the young master for his kindness and said that the old woman Yang was also an orphan with no children and was indeed pitiful. They said that letting her serve the young master well would ensure that someone would take care of her in her old age."

Gu Shiliu chuckled inwardly, but said aloud, "I never expected that she and the young master would get along so well. She's even been given important responsibilities by the young master after leaving the Marquis's mansion. She's really lucky. Keep an eye on her and remember to tell me if anything happens, no matter who it is."

Little Red swayed her braids and made two "hmm" sounds.

Old Mrs. Qi said, "I understand that I'm recuperating here because of the lady's kindness."

Gu Shiliu sighed, "If it weren't for Old Lady Qi speaking up, I would have almost forgotten that you were here. With your abilities, I think this matter will definitely succeed."

Old Lady Qi didn't say anything, she just grinned.

Xiao Hong was overjoyed and grabbed Gu Shiliu's collar, her eyes shining, and said with a smile, "If it is as Brother Shiliu said, then that would be wonderful."

Gu Shiliu went to see Madam Dai again, paid his respects, and chatted for a while before coming out. He happened to run into Xiao Dong sitting on the bluestone slab beside the path and asked, "Where is your master?"