Bringing the courtyard through [delicate] lady killed like crazy

Chapter 208 Symbol of Identity

The setting sun was as red as blood, and the afterglow fell on the bluestone slabs of the Guo family's martial arts training ground, casting a mottled and bizarre light and shadow.

Guo Biao, the head of the Guo family, came down from the martial arts training ground. His black tights shone dimly under the setting sun, perfectly outlining his strong and tall figure.

Above the tight-fitting clothes, a cloud pattern totem embroidered with gold thread was faintly visible, swaying gently with the steps, as if a dragon soaring in the sea of ​​clouds, demonstrating the extraordinary family heritage of the Guo family.

The housekeeper handed the master a towel to wipe his sweat at the right time and followed closely behind him.

Guo Biao took the towel, wiped it twice casually, and threw it back, "Second Master and Third Master, have you not left yet?"

"My Lord, the second and third masters said they haven't married yet, and the family hasn't split up yet. Now they are tired outside and want to go home and live with their elder brother. They have already settled down on the left and right sides of your courtyard."

Guo Biao paused for a moment, then laughed, "If they want to stay, then let them stay. Tell the kitchen to add a few more dishes in the evening so that we brothers can eat together."

The housekeeper said, "Master, the second master has already given instructions. The third master has also ordered the wine that the master likes at Wangque Tower. It will be delivered every day. Today's wine will probably be delivered soon."

Guo Biao: …

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Wangque Tower in Yongzhou City is located in the best location in the south of the city. It is still a unique five-story building.

They are in the restaurant business, but they are most famous for their drinks.

There are several exclusive secret wines, some of which are slowly distilled with rare fruit woods, and some are carefully brewed with mountain springs and selected grains. Every sip is the ultimate tease to the taste buds, leaving people with endless aftertaste.

The number of fine wines is limited, and they usually come from fixed seasons, whenever the fine wines of the season are on the market or new products are launched.

Wangque Tower will post a notice at the door to advertise the matter.

Many wine lovers and families in the city came to order wine.

In Yongzhou City, the limited edition wines of Wangquelou are no longer just wines, but more like a symbol of identity and status.

That evening, several horse-drawn carriages carrying wine drove out from the back door of Wangque Tower, all heading towards the east of the city.

There are many mansions of the merchant families of Yongzhou City gathered there. It is the source of the commercial chain supporting several surrounding states, and the people there are either rich or noble.

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The carriage drove into the alley and stopped at the front entrance of the mansion.

The wine of Wangque Tower can be brought in through the main gate. Every time at this time, the housekeeper of the mansion will personally bring people to carry the wine.

The housekeeper of the Guo residence received orders from the Third Master early in the morning and arranged for people to guard the front yard, waiting for the wine and drinks to be delivered and served to the masters.

But somehow the people who came to deliver the drinks today loaded all the drinks that the Third Master had ordered into the carriage, so the number of people he had arranged was insufficient.

"Butler Guo, you see, it's all my fault. The building has been too busy recently and we are short of staff. I accidentally made a mistake. I will definitely be scolded if I take it back. You see, they were all ordered by the Third Master anyway. Is there any place in the mansion to put them? I also brought some new products of the season for you gentlemen. They are most suitable for summer. You must try them." The guy who often delivered wine to the Guo family was also an acquaintance of the butler, and he pulled the butler aside to discuss.

In front of the servants of the Guo family, the waiter pulled the butler aside while talking. They saw clearly that his subordinates made some small movements. It was not because they were afraid of being scolded for pulling the wrong person back. It was probably because Wangquelou was afraid that the Third Master would go back on his word, so they pulled everyone over.

Now he must be giving money to the butler!

One of the two servants looked up at the sky and counted the clouds.

One of them looked down at the ground, looking for ants.

I didn't see anything about my immediate superior accepting bribes.

The waiter at Wangque Tower took in the two people's appearance and took the opportunity to put an envelope into the butler's hand. He leaned close to the butler's ear and whispered, "The eldest master's friend is visiting. Please report it to him."

The butler tightened his grip on the envelope and looked at the waiter in Wangque Tower with narrowed eyes. He saw that the other party was still smiling calmly and was indeed someone he knew.

"This is not something I can decide. Wait a minute, I'll go ask the Third Master." The butler turned and walked towards the mansion.

"Thank you, Butler Guo. I'll treat you to a drink later." The waiter at Wangque Tower shouted at the door.

Butler Guo walked quickly and headed straight for the study where the three masters were.

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"Knock knock knock... Master, it's me." The butler came to the study quickly with a letter in his sleeve.

"Come in." After a while, a deep voice came from the study.

The butler pushed the door open, went in, and then closed it behind him.

"Master, the waiter at Wangque Tower gave me a letter saying that the eldest son's friend is here to visit." The butler handed the envelope to his superior Guo Biao.

Guo Biao was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly took the envelope. He saw "Personally written by Princess Fuyao" written on it, which was undoubtedly Ziheng's handwriting.

Guo Xun and Guo Yi were sitting there, not seeing the words on the envelope. They just thought that Ziheng was just a good friend passing through Yongzhou, and didn't think much of anything else.

Guo Biao remained calm and opened the envelope, but it was empty.

Guo Biao raised his eyes and looked at the housekeeper inquiringly.

The housekeeper was also confused and said anxiously, "Master, I rushed over right after receiving the letter without stopping."

"Brother, what's wrong?" Guo Xun asked when he saw this.

Guo Biao handed the envelope to his second brother, "The envelope is empty."

He turned his gaze back to the butler, "Did you see anyone? What did they say?"

"My Lord, I didn't see anyone. The carriage that came was from Wangque Tower. It was the person who delivered the wine to your house before. He said that he accidentally delivered all the wine that Third Master had ordered, so he asked the house to make room for it..."

After a few words, Guo Yi took the envelope from his second brother and read it.

The three brothers looked at each other, and Guo Yi said, "It's no big deal. In that case, open the door and let them bring it in directly. As for the wine... isn't there an empty room next to eldest brother's study? It's just in the shade, so let's send it over here. Tonight's dinner will also be next door, so we brothers can have a good drink together."

"Yes, little one, let's do it right now."

The butler walked out of the study and jogged all the way out, fearing that if he ran too slowly, something unexpected would happen outside.

In the study room.

Guo Yi stood up excitedly: "Big brother, second brother, isn't this Princess Fuyao the miracle doctor appointed by the emperor himself? She saved the second prince from his cough and leg disease, and saved Yuncheng from the plague."

Guo Xun took out a handkerchief and wiped his fingertips carefully. "It should be correct, but I don't know what the relationship between her and Ziheng is. As far as I know, she was unknown before she came to the capital, but suddenly she was named the county lady after saving the second prince, and then she immediately went to Yuncheng to provide disaster relief. Although Ziheng was in the capital, he should have no chance to meet her, not to mention that when she was in Yuncheng, Ziheng was taking the imperial examination."

Hearing this, Guo Yi slowly sat back down, looking confused and helpless.

Xie Xun kicked the handkerchief back into his sleeve. "However, judging from the way they came to my house, they should be friends rather than enemies. At the very least, we are still in a cooperative relationship. Let's just wait and see what happens."

Guo Yi: ...Why do you gasp for breath when you speak? Can't you finish speaking in one go?

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