Chapter 44 Just a Butler
She first smiled at her father, then turned and walked towards the kitchen. After a while, she handed Hu Zi a glass of boiled water.
"It's okay, it's okay. Auntie, you're busy." Hu Zi was a clever servant, and his ability to read people's expressions was naturally not bad. He took the water and sat on a chair nearby, his face serious and waiting for the village chief. But his mind was very active.
Even though the village chief is the head of the village and is in charge of hundreds of households in Taohua Village, he is probably very afraid of his wife at home.
Look, he didn't even dare to say a word even when his clothes were torn by his own wife.
Well, they are all men, and he knows it in his heart.
But he secretly swore that he would never find such a powerful wife in the future, because he couldn't handle it. He liked the kind of gentle and gentle woman.
Xiao Cui, the second-class maidservant beside the wife of the Marquis's mansion, was quite good. She never spoke loudly and always looked at him with admiration. When he finished this task and returned to the prince, he might be rewarded. Then, perhaps he could ask the prince to help ask the princess?
Well, what should I prepare by then?
What should the child be named?
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Duan's craftsmanship was excellent, and she finished sewing the clothes in no time. The village chief quickly put them on, tidied up his clothes, and then he and Hu Zi got on the carriage and headed towards the county town.
The village chief had never ridden in such a magnificent carriage in his life. As soon as he got in, he was stunned.
All you can see are the soft seat cushions and backrests in the car. The seat cushions are made of brocade and filled with soft cotton. They feel soft and comfortable to the touch and have excellent warmth retention.
The backrest is designed to fit the curve of the human body, it is so comfortable to lean on, and the angle can even be adjusted!
Looking at the curtains fluttering around, they are actually made of silk. Not only are they brightly colored, but they are also embroidered with exquisite patterns of flowers and birds, which symbolize auspiciousness and wealth. They can not only block light and wind, but also create a private and noble space atmosphere.
There are also sachets hanging in the car. As soon as you get in, the lingering fragrance will make you feel relaxed.
On the small coffee table next to it, there are not only small and exquisite ornaments, but also cakes and tea!
On the other side of the car wall, there is actually a bookshelf filled with various travel notes and poems.
The village chief marveled at how extravagant the rich could live. No wonder the girl from the Gu family was so generous when she asked him to help her with a deed. It turned out that in her eyes, those things were just ordinary gifts. He had previously thought they were just trying to show off.
It took a while for the village chief to calm down.
Hu Zi, who was driving the car outside, kept a close eye on the movements inside. When he saw that the constant gasping for air had stopped, he finally spoke, "Uncle Village Chief, please have some tea and some snacks first. I'll call you when we get there. If you're bored, the books on the shelf can help you pass the time. If you don't like reading, there are all kinds of fun toys in the box under the square table. You can try them all."
The master did not need to instruct him on these matters. As a qualified servant, he naturally knew how to serve.
The village chief's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. He had been nervous since last night about this matter, worried that he hadn't done enough to help the girl from the Gu family. He hadn't slept well the previous night and hadn't eaten much this morning, so he was already starving. He didn't hesitate any longer, picked up the cakes on the table, and devoured them.
At this time, Hu Zi said again: "Uncle Village Chief, let's go to Zuixianlou for lunch first, and then go to do business."
"Zuixianlou? A meal at Zuixianlou costs ten taels of silver?" When the village chief heard this, he took a deep breath and the cake in his hand instantly lost its fragrance.
What cakes should I eat? Isn’t Zuixianlou’s pork elbow delicious?
An hour later, the carriage stopped in front of Zuixian Tower.
The village chief got off the carriage, his legs trembling slightly and his heart pounding. He never thought that he, Gu Huangping, would one day be able to eat at Zuixianlou!
He secretly thought that he must tell his ancestors about this when he burned incense during the New Year.
"Hu Zi, there's no need for us to come here just the two of us, right? We can just eat something at the wonton stall outside." The village chief said this, but there was a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Hu Zi just smiled and did not respond to the village chief's words. Instead, he called the waiter and led them upstairs.
When they reached the third room on the second floor, the waiter opened the door. The village chief looked up and saw a young man sitting inside.
The young man's face was as white as jade, like a peach blossom in full bloom in March, delicate yet heroic. His sword-like eyebrows slanted into his temples, with the peaks slightly raised, like two sharp blades, revealing a sense of unruliness and sharpness.
His eyes were narrow and deep, like the cold stars twinkling in the night sky. There was a lively light in his deep eyes, and his cunning and intelligence were fully revealed in his eyes.
Under the straight nose bridge is a pair of thin lips, the lip color is light but not without moisture, the corners of the mouth are slightly raised, and the smile is accompanied by an innate dignity and unrestrainedness.
The village chief only looked at the young man's appearance and didn't dare to look up at him again.
Looking at his luxurious and elegant attire, the village chief was even more astonished.
He wore a white jade crown on his head, a moon-white brocade robe, a pair of black deerskin boots on his feet, and a landscape fan inlaid with gold and jade in his hand. He exuded an air of wealth.
The village chief was puzzled and tugged at Hu Zi's clothes, suggesting that they might have walked into the wrong private room.
Seeing this, Hu Zi smiled and said, "Uncle Village Chief, let me introduce you. This is my young lady's housekeeper. He usually helps manage the young lady's property. So you have never met him before. You can just call him Housekeeper Kang."
Then he said to the young man, "Butler Kangyang, this is the village chief of Taohua Village. Miss, if you want to buy land, you will need the village chief's help."
Gu Kangyang was originally a servant in the Marquis's mansion, serving three generations of his family. His father was the manor's chief steward, and his mother was Madam Cai, Miss Jiayue's attendant. He had been studying with the Crown Prince since the age of five. The Crown Prince, in turn, had spent his childhood in the palace accompanying the Crown Prince. Thus, despite his status as a servant, Gu Kangyang received an exceptional education, unmatched by the average person.
Although they are all servants, they are divided into different levels. Gu Kangyang is the best among the servants. Although they are all confidants, they also have different levels. He is the most trusted confidant around the prince. He knows almost everything about the prince, and many important matters are entrusted to him.
Furthermore, he was given the surname Gu by his master. For a servant, this was more honorable than any amount of gold, silver or treasure.
Of course, if the master committed a crime, a servant like him would have no chance of escape. If the master died, he would be buried with him.
"Butler Kang?" The village chief was puzzled. Wasn't this girl from the Gu family kicked out of the Marquis's mansion? How could she still have such a strong fortune? If even a butler could dress so elegantly, how much more luxurious must the Marquis's mansion in Kyoto be?
Gu Kangyang stood up early. Seeing the village chief salute him, he quickly bowed and saluted in return, smiling broadly, "Oh, oh, oh, Master Village Chief, this is too much! You are embarrassing me. You are the head of Taohua Village, and our young lady will be relying on you for her care in the future."
After the three of them sat down and chatted for a while, the waiter began to serve the dishes one after another.
Before the dishes were served, footsteps were heard outside the house.
Seeing Hu Zi and Kang Yang stand up, the village chief also hurriedly stood up.
When I looked up, wow, it was the county magistrate and the chief clerk of Annan County!
The village chief finally understood that the banquet was not for him, but for these two adults.
He hurriedly straightened his clothes, a humble smile instantly plastered on his face. Before he could speak, the usually serious-looking County Magistrate burst into laughter and bowed to Kang Yang, saying, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Brother Gu. I've been busy with the county office today, so I'm a little late. I hope you don't mind, Brother Gu."
Kang Yang quickly returned the greeting and said with a smile, "No, no, it's an honor for me that you two gentlemen are willing to do me the honor. Come on, come on, let's sit down and talk."
The village chief was confused for a moment. Wasn't Kang Yang just a housekeeper? How could even an official like the county magistrate be so polite to him? It was really strange.
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