"Today, after the court session, go back to the Grand Tutor's Mansion with your grandfather. I will be waiting for you there."
After Gu Lingze had explained everything he needed to explain, he was just about to go out for breakfast with Zhao Chengmo, but unexpectedly, he was hugged by the other party.
"Lingze, I'm very happy." Zhao Chengmo's low voice sounded in his ears.
"I'm glad you told me that."
Gu Lingze raised his hands and hugged his thin waist, his eyes inexplicably feeling hot.
He understood Zhao Chengmo's worries and anxieties, but the other party always respected him and never asked him a single question.
Gu Lingze was so lucky to be blessed by God and have a partner like Zhao Chengmo who understood and loved him. This made him more satisfied than anything else.
After breakfast, the four of them went out to court, and Gu Lingze and Xie Qingwan talked about what happened yesterday.
"Maybe it's because of the spiritual milk. Mother has looked a little younger these days." After Xie Qingwan said this, she didn't know what she was thinking about, and a blush appeared on her face.
"Those ladies all thought it was the effect of the beauty pills. Before I could even open my mouth, they were all getting restless."
Looking at Xie Qingwan now, she doesn't look like a lady in her forties who has given birth to three children. It would be very convincing to say that she is a newly married bride.
Her face was as crystal clear as jade, just like snow on flowers and trees, she had an extraordinary temperament, her black hair was like a waterfall, her lips were like cherry blossoms, and there was a kind of delicate charm between her eyebrows that was different from that of a girl. She was truly as moving as a beauty in a painting.
"Mother gave them the beauty pills you made, and agreed to hold a plum blossom viewing party in our house in a while, and we will invite all the noble ladies in the capital to participate."
This was exactly the publicity he wanted, so Gu Lingze smiled at Xie Qingwan and said, "Thank you, mother."
"You silly child, why are you being so polite to your mother?" After saying that, he asked Mother Zhang to bring him a pair of boots.
"It's getting cold. These are the shoes that Mom made for you. Try them on and see if they fit you."
Gu Lingze took off his shoes and let out a sigh of comfort as soon as he put on the shoes made by Xie Qingwan. He didn't know what kind of fur was inside, but it was comfortable and warm.
"Thank you, mom. It's just the right size and very comfortable."
Xie Qingwan touched his hair and said, "As long as you like it, you can wear it when the weather gets colder."
Gu Lingze held up the boots, pursed his lips, and said a little embarrassedly: "Mom, can you use the same material to make a pair for Cheng Mo?"
Mother Zhang at the side chuckled, and Gu Lingze felt even more embarrassed.
"You." Xie Qingwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Your father and your two brothers have them, so Cheng Mo's is inevitable."
Gu Lingze stood up immediately after hearing this, cleared his throat and said, "I, I'm going to my grandfather's place, and I won't be back for lunch."
Gu Lingze heard laughter coming from behind him, touched his burning ears, and disappeared from their sight as quickly as possible.
After Gu Lingze came out, he did not go to the Taifu Mansion first, but turned around and went to Tanxi Temple outside the city.
The young monk no longer stopped him when he saw him now, and watched him go to the meditation room at the back with a calm face.
Gu Lingze knocked on the door when he arrived, and then pushed it open and walked in after hearing the answer.
After sitting down, Zen Master Minghai poured him a cup of tea. After Gu Lingze drank it quietly, he took out two bottles and placed them on the table.
"Although Buddhism focuses on cultivating one's inner self, it is not bad for people to eat whole grains and pay more attention to their health. Here are two bottles of Gu Yuan Bao Zhen Dan, I hope the master will accept them."
Zen Master Minghai also understood his good intentions, and he clasped his hands together and bowed slightly, "Thank you, Mr. Gu."
Gu Lingze hurriedly returned the greeting and took the Zen master's pulse. Fortunately, there was nothing serious. It was just that the Zen master's waist was a little bad due to long periods of sitting and chanting scriptures over the years. He planned to make some ointment next time and bring it over for the Zen master to apply on a daily basis.
"Master, I came here today to ask for something."
"Donor Gu, there is no need to be so polite. If there is anything I can help you with, just tell me directly."
Gu Lingze simply gave a brief account of what happened in Minister Cao's family, and then explained the purpose of his visit.
"Amitabha." Zen Master Minghai placed the beads on the table. "In that case, Mr. Gu, please help me pass them on."
After thanking him, Gu Lingze picked it up and put it in his sleeve.
After coming out of Tanxi Temple, Gu Lingze went to the Taifu Mansion.
After lunch, he saw Zhao Chengmo off and went to the study, where he discussed with his grandfather for an afternoon and finally came to a conclusion.
The next day, Gu Lingze took Uncle Xu and the others to visit a restaurant. After waiting at the door for a while, Xie Luocheng came in a hurry.
"I'm sorry, everyone. I was late because of something else."
Gu Lingze introduced to Uncle Xu and the others: "This is my uncle, Xie Luocheng." Then he introduced Uncle Xu and the others.
After the two sides exchanged greetings, Xie Luocheng took out the key and opened the door of the restaurant.
The emptied Jinyu Building seemed more spacious, and everyone began to look around as soon as they entered.
Gu Lingze went to the second floor, took a look at the private rooms, and suddenly an idea came to his mind.
"Why don't we take a different approach and decorate the private rooms with different themes?"
"What is the theme?" Xie Luocheng was quite curious.
"It means giving each private room a name that is both nice and elegant, and placing corresponding decorations according to the name."
Gu Lingze thought about it, took a pen and paper and wrote down the four words "pine and bamboo contain rhythm".
"For example, the private room with this name is painted emerald green, and then some dwarf bamboos and pines are placed, a miniature stone pond is used to surround a stream, some koi are placed in it, and green gauze curtains are hung, and the overall style comes out."
After his description, everyone seemed to see the scene before their eyes. Xie Luocheng was immediately shocked and asked him to think of a few more.
Xu Mingyan was better in terms of literary talent, so Gu Lingze asked him to think together, and finally decided on six themes, namely, rising clouds and bright clouds, floating green and flowing red, flowing clouds and water, bright moon and clear wind, a house full of gold and jade, and the previous pine and bamboo with rhythm.
The four private rooms on the third floor are divided according to the seasons: spring for the morning sun, summer for the red flowers, autumn for the tree shadows, and winter for the auspicious snow.
This approach is to create a special feeling, making guests feel that being able to dine in a private room or box is a symbol of status.
The first floor is still built like the previous Yunlai Restaurant, with a storytelling stage to accommodate both dining and entertainment.
Gu Lingze thought about it, then drew a dragon skeleton on paper and showed it to Xie Luocheng.
"Uncle, this is a simple soundproof board. After making the frame, stuff cotton inside and cover it with cloth. It will have some soundproofing effect. This way, there will be privacy, and the sound from the first floor will not be transmitted to the upper floors at all."
Xie Luocheng now felt that Gu Lingze was a mobile treasure trove, with endless ideas that surprised him again and again.
Everyone focused on discussing several issues and each took on different tasks, and the preparation work for the restaurant really began.
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