Early this morning, Magistrate Zhang sent two of his personal guards to the capital at full speed, carrying the drawings of the curved plow and the curved beam plow, as well as a memorial, to deliver them to the emperor.
They missed Dean Tao and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the way.
Tutor Xie brought Huo Jinqian's classmates over. They all had gifts in their hands, which were prepared by their parents.
Huo Jinqian personally met them, took them into the Huo family yard, and returned to his yard to greet them.
The Huo family courtyard has five entrances and five exits.
Hawking and Zhang Chan lived in one entrance, and the dining hall and the main hall for entertaining friends were also in the same entrance.
The second courtyard is where Huo Zhicheng and Lao Qing live with their son and grandson.
The third courtyard is where Huo Zhiyuan and Lu Qiuyu live with their eldest son, second son and grandson.
The fourth courtyard is where Huo Zhijun and Yu Jing live with their two sons, daughter and grandson.
The fifth courtyard is where the three brothers Huo Jinqian, Huo Jinchuan, and Huo Jinfeng live. Following them is Mo Feng.
Back in the fifth courtyard, Xiaomei and Xiaojuan brought tea and then left.
"Brother Huo, your yard is so big and grand, much better than ours."
"That's right, Mr. Huo, how did you come up with the idea of building it like this?"
Feng Zhiyuan and several of Huo Jinqian's close classmates were shocked and exclaimed after visiting Huo Jinqian's yard.
They had never seen such a beautiful house and wanted to live here for some time.
"This was my sister's idea. She designed and built all the houses here."
Huo Jinqian said proudly.
She is really amazing, I have to work harder to be worthy of her.
"By the way, where's your sister? Why don't I see her?"
"Yeah! The brothers are here, why don't you come out and meet them."
"Brother Huo, take us to meet my sister. We bought a gift for her."
Feng Zhiyuan and the others started chattering non-stop, but they didn't see Gao Zhijun, so they asked Huo Jinqian to take them to look for her.
"We'll see him soon, so let's stay with the teacher."
I shouldn't have mentioned Zhijun earlier. Look at these people's ulterior motives. I can tell at a glance that they want to pursue her and steal his girl. Don't even think about it.
Wait a minute and you can dispel their thoughts.
After all, a friend’s wife should not be bullied.
When he came back yesterday, his parents had already told him that today was also his and Zhijun's engagement party.
Thinking they would be able to see their sister later, they didn't insist on seeing her now. The teacher was still here, and they couldn't be impolite and leave a bad impression on her.
Taifu Xie chatted with them for a while and asked Huo Jinqian to take him to Gao Zhijun's yard. He wanted to take a good look at the yard decoration of his granddaughter's house on behalf of his friend. If his help was needed, he could help on behalf of his friend.
Huo Jinqian brought the tutor to the gate of Gao's mansion and took him in to find Gao Zhijun.
The three courtyards are connected together, and each courtyard has a plaque.
The Sun family’s name has “Sun Mansion” written on it, the Huo family’s name has “Huo Mansion” written on it, and Gao Zhijun’s name has “Gao Mansion” written on it.
At this time, Gao Zhijun was drinking tea with Zhang Zhifu and others. Seeing the Taifu coming, Zhang Zhifu took the lead and stood up to salute the Taifu.
This man used to be the emperor's teacher, and later became the teacher of the princes. His official rank was first, which was higher than his fourth rank.
Although he has resigned, his network of contacts remains and everyone should still respect him.
"Your humble servant greets His Excellency the Grand Secretary!"
Magistrate Zhang and the officials from the government office paid their respects to Grand Tutor Xie.
"Everyone, there's no need to be so polite. I've already resigned from my position. I'm no longer a tutor, but only the dean of the academy."
Taifu Xie waved his hand and said to them.
"Grand Tutor, you are too modest. Even if you are no longer a Grand Tutor, you are still the teacher of the Emperor and the princes. We should show respect to you."
Magistrate Zhang said politely.
"I'm here to chat with Divine Doctor Gao. Please feel free to do as you please."
"Girl Gao, could you please show me around?"
Taifu Xie said to Gao Zhijun.
"Of course! Master Taifu, let me take you for a walk."
After Gao Zhijun finished speaking, she took Tutor Xie's arm and took him to visit her courtyard.
"Girl Gao, you don't have to call me Grand Tutor. It's strange. Just call me Grandpa Xie."
She is the granddaughter of my good friend and the daughter of Liu Yatou, so she should call me Grandpa Xie.
"Isn't this bad? It's not polite."
Gao Zhijun felt a little embarrassed. It seemed impolite to address the dignified Grand Tutor, the Emperor's former teacher and the princes' teacher, as a village girl, like that.
"There's nothing wrong with that. I'm not very famous now. I'm just a commoner, the dean of the academy. It's just right for you to call me Grandpa Xie. Unless you despise me and don't want to call me Grandpa."
Taifu Xie was upright throughout his life, but he was not pedantic. Unlike other scholars, he was not self-righteous and conceited. That was why the princes liked his lessons and respected him very much.
Are you kidding me? Even a rotten boat has three nails, let alone a former imperial tutor like Xie Taifu.
He has a wide network of contacts, who would dare to look down on him?
"Okay, thanks, Grandpa!"
Since the other party has said this, it would be unreasonable for me to be pretentious.
"Okay, today is your housewarming day, so Grandpa will give you a gift to celebrate."
After Master Xie finished speaking, he took out a box from his sleeve and handed it to Gao Zhijun: "Girl, this is a set of jewelry, I hope you like it."
Gao Zhijun took the box and opened it. Inside was a set of gold head masks, which were very valuable. "Thank you, Grandpa. This gift is too expensive. I can't accept it."
Gao Zhijun closed it immediately and handed it to Master Xie.
She couldn't afford these expensive jewels.
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