Chapter 617: Socializing, Breaking an Appointment
Jin Qianqian, "It's been a while since we last met. I didn't expect that we would have such a fate to meet again."
Mrs. Nan felt a pang in her heart. Her husband's performance in recent years has been mediocre, and this is already his third re-election.
He even thought that if he didn't find another opportunity, he might have to retire from the position of prefect.
Look at Lord Gu, who was also a prefect and was in such a remote and difficult place, but he was able to make a big turnaround.
Now I have to return to Beijing to report on my work, and the next step will definitely be a promotion order.
No matter how upset she felt, she never showed it on her face, showing her most kind and friendly smile, "That's right, I was in a hurry last time and didn't receive Madam Gu well.
You can't refuse me this time, stay here for a few more days, so that I can do my best to be a good host."
Jin Qianqian, "...I won't bother you, Madam Nan. You know I have some businesses here, and I will probably focus on them in the future."
They are all wives of the family, and they all have some property under their control. Although they seem to be in charge, they still have a lot of things to worry about.
Madam Nan's expression was a little unnatural. She knew why Jin Qianqian had set up so many businesses here. "It's what she should do, but I don't know when we will have time to get together again in the future, so we have to show our hospitality as hosts."
Jin Qianqian, "Of course, Madam Nan, just tell us the time, and we will be there on time."
Prefect Nan and Madam Nan looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that they could agree to it, which was better than rejecting it directly.
They are not without information. Everyone in the officialdom knows about Gu Wenheng's political achievements over the years.
This time I return to Beijing to report on my work, promotion is certain.
Now everyone is discussing privately whether this time they will be able to get several levels in a row like before?
Prefect Nan once regretted that if he had been tougher that day and not helped either side, he would not have ended up in such an awkward situation.
"It just so happens that there are some nice scenery in Lecheng. How about I take you to see them?" Although the other three gentlemen here have lower official ranks than him, they are all old-established families in the capital. Their background is not comparable to his. Naturally, he does not have the confidence to put on airs in front of these people.
The magistrate who came with him also echoed, "That's right, you have to give us a chance to host."
Not only Prefect Nan, but also several of his subordinates who came with him looked very enthusiastic.
He Gaofei and the others did not agree immediately, but turned their eyes to Gu Wenheng. They were used to someone making decisions for them.
The officials of Lecheng did not think so. They looked at Gu Wenheng in a different light. It seemed that this Lord Gu should not be underestimated. He controlled his subordinates very well.
Gu Wenheng didn't care that so many people were focusing on him. "Then I'll trouble you to arrange it. However, the date for our return to Beijing to report on our work has been set. We will only stay here for one day. I hope you will understand and forgive me."
"Of course. Let's have breakfast first!" Prefect Nan was completely relieved. It seemed that he had to restore the relationship today. Even if he couldn't forget the grudges with a smile, he would try his best to make the other party not bear a grudge.
Gu Benluo, who was standing beside them, already had a look of anxiety on his face. He finally understood what was going on. What he had just promised them yesterday was going to go down the drain again.
He pursed his lips and looked at Jin Qianqian with grievance. Now all his hopes were placed on his mother, hoping that she could change his father's mind.
Jin Qianqian seemed to have sensed something. She looked down at the aggrieved little face and shook her head slightly at him.
Gu Benluo understood immediately and could only lower his head, hold his brother's hand, and stand aside obediently.
When Jin Qianqian saw his appearance, she felt distressed. She raised her head and saw that these people were still chatting happily, so she stretched out her hand to call the two children over.
He patted their heads affectionately, squatted down to look them in the eye, and said, "If you really want to go out to play on the street, I'll let Guard Jiang and the others accompany you."
Gu Benluo immediately shook his head and said in a buzzing voice, "No, my brother and I will stay with our parents.
I will tell my brother to stop making trouble."
Gu Bencan looked at him with a confused look on his face, "Brother, I won't make a fuss. I'm hungry now."
Jin Qianqian touched Gu Bencan's little face and said, "Mother has asked the maid to go to the kitchen to prepare your breakfast. I will ask Lichun and the others to serve you later."
When it comes to the two children, Jin Qianqian always thinks of their needs first and has already made arrangements for them last night.
When I looked over, I could see several maids standing in the kitchen, waiting for orders to be given.
Lichun and Liqiu beside them walked over with a smile, holding the hands of the two young masters, "Two young masters, I will take you over here to eat."
Jin Qianqian felt relieved when she felt that the wet nurse and the maids behind her were catching up.
Prefect Nan and his men made careful arrangements, and they took care of everything in just one day.
By the time they got back to the inn, the families were already exhausted.
Gu Wenheng sent Jin Qianqian back to her room, changed his clothes and took Mingfeng out again.
Jin Qianqian no longer had the energy to ask more questions. After a whole day of socializing, she no longer wanted to talk.
We didn't stay in this place for long. We rested for a night, but still struggled to get up the next day.
After having a hearty breakfast and bidding farewell to the Lecheng officials who came to see them off, the team continued on its journey.
Jin Qianqian followed the carriage out of the city and asked, "You came back yesterday with a mysterious look on your face. What good thing did you do?"
Gu Wenheng pointed at the carriage behind him and said with a smile, "Listen."
Jin Qianqian lifted the curtain, pricked up her ears, and vaguely heard the surprised cries of two children.
Gu Wenheng put his arm around her shoulders and said, "It was my fault for breaking the promise yesterday. We should hurry up and make amends."
Jin Qianqian didn't understand, "Are you going to buy them delicious food, or something new?"
Gu Wenheng held her and leaned against the soft pillow. "I ran a lap yesterday and then stayed up half the night. My old arms and legs can't take it anymore. I feel sore and swollen."
Jin Qianqian knew what was going on by looking at his eyes, so she walked over, pinched his hand, and began to massage it for him.
“Since you are so thoughtful, I’ll press it for you.
But what did you do to make those two guys so excited? "
Gu Wenheng patted his other shoulder and said, "It hurts here too.
And here...
here……"
Lichun, who was hiding in the corner, had already lowered her head, trying hard not to laugh out loud.
Jin Qianqian was patient at first, but as the man became more and more aggressive, she unknowingly increased the strength in her hands.
"Gently, gently, you are trying to murder your husband."
"Pain is the key to success. You have to feel pain for it to work." Jin Qianqian deliberately added two more layers of strength, "Master, I wonder how strong this is?"
(End of this chapter)
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