12dz Chapter 226 Drum
Chapter 226 Drum
After receiving a positive response from his grandmother, Yun Luoxuan knew that this was no joke.
So, he quickly collected his thoughts and adjusted his mood. He bowed deeply to Qi Tianhe with great respect and said solemnly, "Great-grandfather, please accept my grandson's greetings!"
"Luo Xuan, you are really a handsome man! With such demeanor, you are worthy of being a member of my Qi family!" Qi Tianhe patted Yun Luoxuan's broad and solid shoulders with a smile on his face, his eyes full of admiration.
Although Yun Luoxuan had never entered officialdom, the teachers in the academy would often tell students about matters related to the court.
What he never expected was that he was actually the great-grandson of the Minister of Rites.
"Great-grandfather, you are too kind." Yun Luoxuan responded modestly, thinking to himself: I thought that a person as powerful as my great-grandfather would have great authority and be difficult to approach, but I didn't expect him to be so amiable and approachable, which is completely different from the image of officials described by the teacher in my academy.
At this time, Mrs. Yun, who was standing nearby, saw more and more people gathering around and couldn't help but feel anxious. She quickly opened her mouth and shouted to the grandfather and grandson who were chatting animatedly, "Alright, alright, let's go home quickly."
"Yes, yes, let's go home, go home." The little granddaughter Tiantian also echoed happily.
So, the group hurriedly got on the carriage heading to Qi's house.
Along the way, Yun Luoxuan was quite excited, and kept imagining in his mind what the Qi Mansion would look like.
When the carriage finally came to a slow stop, he couldn't wait to get off and take a closer look. He was instantly shocked by the magnificent Qi Mansion in front of him.
The vermilion gate was tall and majestic, with a gold-inlaid plaque hanging above the lintel, with the two large characters "Qi Mansion" written in a flamboyant style. In front of the gate stood a pair of mighty stone lions on both sides, adding to the solemnity.
Looking at the towering wall, you can't see the end at a glance. The pavilions and towers in the courtyard are scattered around, and the rockery and waterside pavilions complement each other... Such a luxurious and magnificent scene really opened Yun Luoxuan's eyes.
After entering the Qi Mansion, Qi Tianhe led everyone slowly through the winding corridors and finally arrived at an exquisite and unique courtyard.
This courtyard is like a beautiful painting, with a hundred flowers blooming in a riot of color, creating a scene of prosperity. Furthermore, a small and exquisite rockery stands in the courtyard, with a spring flowing down from the mountain, creating a refreshing and pleasant waterscape.
"Luo Xuan, you can rest in this yard for the time being. If you have any needs, just tell the housekeeper directly." Qi Tianhe said kindly with a smile.
When Yun Luoxuan heard this, he looked around curiously, with a glint of wonder in his eyes, as if he was in a whole new world.
At this moment, a man who looked like a butler came over hurriedly and whispered a few words into Qi Tianhe's ear.
Qi Tianhe's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He turned to everyone and said, "Please wait a moment. I have some trivial matters to take care of here. You can arrange your check-in first." Before he finished speaking, he followed the housekeeper and left quickly.
Old Lady Yun led Yun Luoxuan and his sister to carefully examine the courtyard.
After some observation, they found that the layout of this courtyard was quite similar to the courtyard where Old Lady Yun lived, but the area was obviously smaller.
Young Tiantian seemed particularly excited, running and playing back and forth in the yard like a happy little bird; while Yun Luoxuan stood quietly there, lost in thought, constantly thinking about how his future life here would unfold.
Just as Yun Luoxuan was thinking, suddenly, a loud noise came from not far away.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw several burly servants aggressively driving away a young man in tattered clothes.
The young man was thin and haggard, with a look of fear and helplessness in his eyes, but his eyes were full of stubbornness and he refused to leave.
Yun Luoxuan couldn't help but feel a surge of pity in his heart. He slowly stepped forward and asked softly, "What happened?"
The young man lowered his head, his body trembling slightly, and said with a choked voice, "I am a servant in the mansion. Because I accidentally broke a vase, I will be kicked out of the mansion."
Yun Luoxuan stared at the young man in front of him and noticed that his eyes revealed an extraordinary determination, as if he would not give in easily no matter what difficulties he encountered.
Yun Luoxuan felt sorry for his stubbornness, so he turned to the housekeeper and pleaded, "This child only made a small mistake. Why do you have to drive him away? I hope the housekeeper can show some leniency."
After a moment's thought, the butler nodded and said, "Since you have personally asked for mercy, then let him stay."
Hearing this, the young man felt as if he had been pardoned. He quickly knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly to express his gratitude: "Thank you, young master! Thank you, butler!"
Seeing this, Yun Luoxuan quickly reached out and helped the young man, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet. He asked in a gentle voice, "No need to be so polite. Please stand up. By the way, what's your name?"
The young man raised his head, his eyes filled with gratitude and awe, and replied, "Master, my name is Gu'er."
Yun Luoxuan frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Why would you choose such a name?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Uncle Chen beside him hurriedly explained, "This child's life story is truly pitiful. Back then, while the master was away on business, he stumbled upon him in the mountains as an infant. Seeing him helpless and helpless, he brought him back home to raise him. Since he didn't know his biological parents, he named him Gu'er, which sounds similar to 'orphan'."
Tiantian's big watery eyes looked at the ragged and haggard boy in front of her, and a feeling of pity welled up in her heart.
She turned her head, tugged at the corner of the big brother's clothes, and said in a soft voice: "Big brother, look how pitiful this brother Gu'er is, why don't you let him be your servant." After saying that, she did not forget to give Gu'er a kind smile.
After hearing Tiantian's words, Gu'er's originally dull eyes instantly became bright, like stars suddenly twinkling in the night sky.
He looked at Yun Luoxuan expectantly, his hands unconsciously clenched the corners of his clothes, his lips trembling slightly, as if he wanted to say something but didn't dare to speak rashly.
Yun Luoxuan looked at Gu'er's nervous yet hopeful expression, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
He nodded and asked softly, "Then Gu'er will follow me from now on, okay?"
However, Gu'er did not respond to Yun Luoxuan's question immediately.
He first cautiously cast his gaze towards the butler standing beside him. Seeing that the butler did not show any objection and did not even shake his head, the big stone in his heart finally fell.
Then, he turned around and faced Yun Luoxuan, a brilliant smile blooming on his face, and said excitedly: "Master, Gu'er will follow you from now on!"
From that day on, Gu'er became a servant beside Yun Luoxuan. He got up early every day and completed various chores diligently.
Whether it was cleaning the courtyard, tidying up the study or serving the master, Gu'er always did his job meticulously and there was nothing wrong with it.
Moreover, his eyes are extremely sharp. He can always find out where help is needed at the first possible moment and then take the initiative to step forward to lend a hand.
In this way, it didn't take long for Gu'er to win the favor of everyone in the mansion with his hard work and cleverness.