He is in his sixties, has thick black hair, looks energetic and well-maintained.
He had a gray beard on his chin, the only part of him that looked older.
"Haha... I'm so happy to hear that Huyang is here too. Huyang, when you were little, I used to support you, remember?"
"I don't remember!" Hu Yang didn't give any face.
Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci didn't care at all, just like a kind elder who doesn't care about the mischief of his younger generation.
He said with a smile: "You were so young back then, and you were very naughty at such a young age, which gave your mother a lot of headaches."
Hu Yang: “…” Hehe!
If you want to act like an elder, you've got the wrong person.
"Uncle, why are you only greeting me? My nephew's wife has been standing here for such a long time with her big belly. Are you planning to let her stand there forever? Is this how you treat guests?"
Princess Huyang directly retorted.
This time, Cheng Enbo's expression cracked slightly. Hey, they say Hu Yang is a troublemaker, and today he finally saw it for himself.
However, he was always shrewd, so he laughed to ease the awkwardness, "Liu Zhao's wife, please sit down and talk. You are a double now, so you can't get tired."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, restraining her breath, appearing particularly well-behaved. She was obviously a virtuous person at first glance.
However, considering what Gu Jiu had done in the past, she had nothing to do with being virtuous.
"Thank you, sir. Your gracious invitation has me truly overwhelmed. I'm worried I might not handle it well and upset you, so I've asked the princess to accompany me. I've acted on my own initiative and caused you trouble, so please forgive me."
After Gu Jiu sat down, he began to apologize.
Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci looked at Gu Jiu.
Judging from her appearance alone, she is a beautiful young wife.
But anyone who looks down on her for this will surely regret it.
This is a wolf in sheep's clothing, appearing gentle and modest on the surface, but in reality he is decisive and ruthless. He has great ambitions and great courage.
Many men are no match for her.
The Duke of Cheng'en frowned secretly.
Before meeting Gu Jiu, he thought Gu Jiu was young and energetic, showing off his talents. Such a person would be easy to deal with.
When he finally met the person, he found that he was not what he thought at all.
He is truly young, and his thoughts are truly profound.
If he really didn't arrive first, she would invite Hu Yang out.
Cheng Enbo's eyes narrowed slightly. But Gu Jiu had miscalculated. Did he really think Hu Yang could influence the outcome? Young people still think too simply.
He laughed heartily: "Madam Zhao is too polite. I will call you Xiao Jiu, okay?"
Gu Jiu nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, Master, for not displeasing me. You can call me Xiao Jiu."
Cheng Enbo personally poured tea for her.
She stood up quickly and said, "Uncle, you are embarrassing me."
"We are all relatives, Xiaojiu, there is no need to be restrained. Huyang, you have some tea too."
Huyang picked up the teacup and took a casual sip. It was quite delicious, this year's new tea, with a long-lasting fragrance.
However, Huyang didn't like drinking tea, so he put down the cup after taking a sip.
Cheng Enbo didn't take Hu Yang seriously, his target was Gu Jiu.
"Xiao Jiu, do you know why I invited you to tea?"
"I don't know, please tell me clearly, sir."
Cheng Enbo stared at Gu Jiu with a sharp gaze. "I heard that you built a house at the South City Gate just to accommodate those refugees. It must be very stressful, right?"
"Master, you hit the nail on the head. The pressure is indeed enormous. Fortunately, I'm pregnant now, so if anything really happens, Aunt Huyang will handle it."
Gu Jiu talked nonsense in a serious manner, which made Cheng Enbo very angry.
But Princess Huyang was shameless and took the credit.
Cheng Enbo smiled and said, "Xiao Jiu is too modest. Rather than saying you are building houses outside the South City Gate, it's better to say you are supporting those tens of thousands of refugees. You have done what others cannot do, feeding tens of thousands of people and greatly reducing the burden on the court. I admire you deeply. For this achievement, His Majesty should issue an imperial decree to commend you."
"Uncle, you are joking. I am just a woman in the inner house and cannot do such a grand thing. Uncle, you always flatter me, but I am small and weak, and I am afraid I can't handle it." Gu Jiu looked weak.
Uncle Cheng En was very depressed.
He had said so much, if Gu Jiu had been sensible, he would have taken the opportunity to continue the conversation and start chatting that day.
But Gu Jiu refused to do so and insisted on playing dumb. He also kept changing the subject.
Cheng Enbo frowned slightly. Was he too reserved, or was Gu Jiu unwilling to talk to him?
So, he asked bluntly, "Is Xiaojiu dissatisfied with me?"
"Junior dare not!"
"Hmph!" Hu Yang expressed his anger and contempt appropriately.
Cheng Enbo looked towards Hu Yang and said, "Hu Yang, can't you sit still?"
Princess Huyang smiled, "I'm dissatisfied with some people who take advantage of their seniority to bully the weak. They're jealous of others making money and want to get involved. What have they been doing before?"
Why won't you pay for the project before it even starts? It's like you're just not showing up for the first time. I hate people like this the most: they're mercenary, shameless, and filthy!"
No matter how well-mannered Cheng Enbo was, he couldn't keep a smile on his face when he was called shameless and stinky by a junior in person.
Earl Cheng En's face fell, and he said angrily, "Huyang, I didn't want to argue with you. But you really don't know how to speak properly. If you are dissatisfied with me, please leave. You are not welcome in this Earl's Mansion."
"Let's go! I don't even want to come here to drink tea with you. Xiaojiu, let's go."
Gu Jiu stood up obediently and pretended to leave.
Cheng Enbo's eyes widened. "Xiao Jiu, you don't have to leave. I sincerely invite you to have tea. Please sit down."
Gu Jiu shook his head. "I came here with the princess as a guest. Now that the princess has been driven away by the uncle, I am no longer qualified to stay. The uncle is having fun drinking alone. I am sorry for disturbing you today. So, goodbye!"
Princess Huyang laughed heartily, feeling very proud.
Seeing that both of them had walked out of the pavilion, Cheng Enbo shouted, "Neither of you can leave!"
"What? You want to stop me? Uncle Cheng En, you are so brave." Hu Yang frowned, rolled up his sleeves, and prepared to start.
Uncle Cheng En was furious. Why didn't Hu Yang, this troublemaker, get away from here?
He endured and endured, suppressing his anger and laughing, "Huyang, you are still exactly the same as when you were little, losing your temper at the slightest provocation. Sit down, sit down. You can't leave without even taking a sip of tea. If word gets out, people will think the Earl's Mansion is not hospitable enough."
Isn't that poor hospitality?
Princess Huyang looked at Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu blinked, lowered his head and nodded.
Hu Yang chuckled twice, "Since Master Bo has asked me to stay, I'll reluctantly drink a few sips of tea. But let me be frank: if you dare take advantage of my nephew's wife, you'll have to get past me first. Otherwise, don't blame me for turning against you!"
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