Chapter 1744 What a beautiful person!
"It's a little girl who claims to be surnamed Xu and says she's the Queen's niece."
"The Queen's niece?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Tingqiu, Si Muyun, and Liu Yueze looked at each other and opened their eyes wide in shock.
Since the emperor left the capital, there has been no major event in the imperial city. The only major event is that the eldest branch of the Xu family, the queen's brother Xu Shizong, moved to the capital. It was General Xu Shifeng who personally accompanied them and selected the mansion for them.
Although they did not make a big fuss about it, it was a matter of the Queen's family after all, so it caused a stir among the people for a while.
In particular, the Queen Mother returned home in person to visit her family.
Even if Gu Tingqiu didn't ask about these big and small matters, someone would naturally report them to him.
In fact, they are also strange.
As a founding hero of this dynasty, the family of General Xu Yuan, his daughter Xu Miaoyin is the queen, and his youngest son Xu Shifeng has always been by the emperor's side. However, as the eldest son of the Xu family, their eldest brother Xu Shizong is instead living in his hometown far away from the imperial city and the center of power.
Later, some rumors were heard, and it seemed that Xu Shizong did not support Zhu Feng's seizure of the throne. He was originally a good friend of the prince. Although he did not serve as an official in the court later, nor was he used by Emperor Wen, his likes and dislikes were evident in his persistence in refusing to enter the officialdom over the years.
The person who came was Xu Shizong's daughter.
The Queen's niece, Xu Xiaoxiao.
Everyone was silent for a moment, and Si Muyun immediately asked, "What is she doing in our house?"
"Yes...Teacher, she is from the Queen's family."
Although the Queen and the Imperial Concubine had no conflicts in the harem, on the contrary, they got along quite well. In the cabinet, Gu Tingqiu and Xu Shifeng sometimes had similar and sometimes different political views, but once they left the house, they had no involvement with each other.
Today, Miss Xu suddenly came to visit...
Gu Tingqiu couldn't help but think deeply.
What is this?
But no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't figure out why Miss Xu suddenly came here, but he couldn't leave her outside.
So he said, "Please come in."
The butler went out immediately.
Gu Tingqiu asked Liu Yueze to go to the study and wait first, while he and Si Muyun sat in the lobby.
After a while, a pretty figure walked in from outside. It was Xu Xiaoxiao. She was wearing a light red jacket, looking youthful, pretty and particularly charming.
As soon as he walked in, he politely said to Gu Tingqiu, "Greetings, uncle."
Gu Tingqiu hurriedly said, "Miss Xu, please stand up."
Xu Xiaoxiao bowed and sat aside with confidence. The servant immediately served her hot tea.
Gu Tingqiu looked at her and said with a smile, "Why did Miss Xu think of coming to my house today?"
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "My niece has long admired your great name. Now that I've moved to the capital, I'm finally closer to you, so I came to visit you today."
"oh……"
Gu Tingqiu glanced at Si Muyun beside him.
Although, as a celebrity, he would have many people admiring him and visiting him, but as Xu Xiaoxiao was the Queen's niece, if she really wanted to come to visit, she should be accompanied by her family, instead of coming alone like she was now.
However, since the person has already arrived, Gu Tingqiu naturally will not neglect him.
So he smiled and said, "I have also heard that Miss Xu is dignified, generous, lively and lovely, and a model of a noble lady."
"Uncle, you're joking."
Xu Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "Speaking of which, the daughter of my uncle's family is the famous lady praised by everyone in the capital."
"Oh? Qi Qing? You—know her?"
“I’ve only heard of him, but never seen him.”
"oh……"
"If I could meet your daughter today and make friends with her, your niece would be very grateful."
Hearing her suddenly mention Gu Qiqing, Gu Tingqiu hesitated.
After all, his daughter is still locked in the attic.
Seeing his hesitation, Xu Xiaoxiao revealed a hint of loneliness again and said, "To be honest, uncle, my niece just moved to the capital not long ago. I'm unfamiliar with the place and don't even have anyone to talk to. After asking around, I heard that Miss Gu is about the same age as my niece. My niece just wants to make a friend with her so that she won't be so lonely."
“…”
"Besides, since my uncle and I are both officials in the court, we are like family, so it's only natural that we should be close to each other."
Gu Tingqiu was a little surprised.
Although this girl is about the same age as Qi Qing, she is generous and frank in her attitude and speaks very carefully, which makes people look at her sideways.
Moreover, since someone had already come to his door and said so, it was difficult for him to refuse.
Besides, Qiqing has been imprisoned for such a long time, and now there is the good news that the imperial concubine is pregnant, so it is time to let her out.
So he said, "Since Miss Xu said so, then okay."
As she spoke, she turned to the maid behind her and said, "Go and invite the young lady out."
The maidservant was originally worried about her young lady, so when she heard that the master was going to release the young lady, she was so happy that her face was beaming and she quickly replied, "Yes!"
He turned around and ran towards the inner courtyard.
Several people in the lobby were drinking tea and chatting. Gu Tingqiu had a good impression of the little girl and just wished that his daughter could be as sensible as her.
After a while, the maid came out supporting a slender figure.
Gu Qiqing was wearing a long celadon robe, which was a bit thin, but obviously new. His face was still a bit pale, and he was thinner than before, with his chin smaller. His haggard appearance revealed a bit of pitiful charm.
She bowed to Gu Tingqiu and said, "Daughter greets father."
Seeing her haggard appearance, as a father, he couldn't help but feel distressed.
But, emotions cannot be revealed.
Gu Tingqiu just raised his hand: "Get up."
Gu Qiqing then slowly stood up: "Thank you, father."
Gu Tingqiu looked at her again before saying, "This is Miss Xu Xiaoxiao from the Xu family, the Empress's niece. She just moved to the capital not long ago. You two are of similar age, so it would be nice for you to be friends. Qiqing, Xiaoxiao is here today, so take her out for a walk. Remember, don't let your imagination run wild!"
The last word is still a warning.
Xu Xiaoxiao listened, as if she sensed something, and just smiled with her lips pursed.
Gu Qiqing lowered his head even lower and said, "My daughter knows."
So, Gu Tingqiu took Si Muyun away on the pretext that he had something to do in the study. After they were far away, Gu Qiqing slowly turned around and looked at Xu Xiaoxiao.
When the two young girls looked at each other, there was a glint in their eyes.
I almost sighed in my heart at the same time: What a beautiful person!
The two of them stood like this, one like a willow swaying in the wind, gentle and graceful, the other like a rose with thorns, passionate and lively.
Gu Qiqing didn't know what to say for a moment.
Xu Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, tilted her head and looked at her for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Hello."
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