Farming and reading lady

Chapter 190 and the Yan Family Stall

"I didn't know that you, the ancestors, would come to visit. I'm sorry for failing to welcome you in person. I hope you can forgive me." The young man Yan Nianjun performed with full etiquette and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree degree. Yan Tian followed suit and bowed as well.

"Thank you for your courtesy, kid from the Yan family." Gu Teng waved his hand: "I came to you today to discuss something. Let's go to a convenient place."

The only person from the Gu family who came with them was Gu Xixian, a junior, but in terms of position, she and Yan Nianjun could sit together. However, she was still very considerate and greeted Yan Se Nianjun, then greeted Yan Tian, ​​and then quietly retreated behind her ancestor, showing her junior status.

Upon seeing this, Yan Nianjun did not say anything more, but took a few people to Tingyu Pavilion... a small pavilion surrounded by water on all sides, with only a small boat for transportation.

After everyone sat down, Yan Nianjun asked first, "I wonder why the ancestors came here today?"

Gu Teng stared at him for a few seconds and said, "How are you guys doing over there?"

They were all smart people, so there was no need to explain too much. Yan Nianjun knew who he was referring to, so he smiled and replied, "Except for Patriarch Yan Shuang who has passed away, everyone else is fine."

"Well, that's good." Gu Teng stroked his snow-white beard and nodded, "If my memory is correct, the ancestor of your family's national teacher was recommended by my ancestor, right?"

Yan Nianjun nodded. As a direct descendant, he had naturally read the royal records and history.

"Then tell him that it's okay if he doesn't repay the kindness, but he shouldn't stretch his claws too far. Although I'm old, I still have the skill of stomping my hands. This is only the first time, and it won't happen again." Gu Teng spoke slowly, and there was no emotion in his tone, it was very gentle.

Yan Nianjun smiled bitterly. Wasn't this meant for him to hear? He didn't come to confirm it at all, but to warn with complete confirmation.

He stood up and bowed again: "Don't worry, ancestors, there won't be a next time."

Gu Teng said "hmm" softly, and then said: "People always like to think highly of themselves and think they have everything under control. They always selectively forget the saying passed down by their ancestors, 'There is always someone better than you'. You may think that my Gu family has used up all its cards, so we act casually. But don't forget what skills my ancestor relied on to make a living. Since he can predict the future hundreds of years later, how could he not leave a backup to protect the younger generation?"

Yan Nianjun nodded. The extraordinary talent of the Gu family's ancestor had been passed down from generation to generation, and no one dared to underestimate it, even though the old man had passed away hundreds of years ago and his death was still an unknown.

"Although there is talk of an engagement between the Gu and Yan families, there is a premise. Sincerity is the most important thing for a person. If the Yan family acts like a villain, then I think no one in my Gu family will object to breaking up the engagement. Don't you think so, Yan family kid?" Gu Teng glanced at Yan Tian who was sitting to the side. Even though this kid was handsome, he still didn't like him. Who can give a good face to a pig who wants to take his cabbage?

"Please rest assured, ancestors, there will be no more such incidents." He wanted to say that the mistake was not caused by their Yan family, but was caused by the national teacher. But would this explanation be useful? It was useless. If he really argued with this, the relationship with the Gu family might be even worse.

"Haha, it's okay. A journey of a thousand miles tests the strength of a horse. We don't need to jump to conclusions. Let's just wait and see." We are all old hands, who can be easily fooled?

What could Yan Nianjun do? He could only agree.

Yan Tian, ​​on the other hand, thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Grandfather, I really admire Patriarch Gu."

"Yeah." Gu Teng responded quickly, but before Yan Tian showed his delight, he asked again: "So what?"

Turning her head to look at Gu Xixian who was standing by the water in the pavilion, she smiled. The old ancestor really understood her. Look at what he said in reply... You admire me, and no one stipulates that you should admire me. I have to accept it.

Yan Tian's expression was slightly bitter: "Ancestor, what I want to say is that this feeling is not utilitarian."

"Well, then what?" Gu Teng said calmly, "Isn't this common sense? Who would base their feelings on utilitarianism?"

The Yan family father and son... do make sense.

"You don't have to worry about it. As the old man said, a journey of a thousand miles tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's true character. Love is not a business. The old man has also said long ago that love is about mutual affection, not a marriage contract. I'm sure that if our ancestors were still alive, they wouldn't force the little girl to do it. Whether you are sincere or not, it's up to you to do it, and it's up to the little girl whether she wants to accept it or not. Don't try to blackmail me morally, thinking that if you have paid, the little girl must accept it. In our Gu family, we don't spoil people like that."

Yan Tian wanted to say something, but Yan Nianjun shook his head at him. He understood what the old man said, and he could understand that as long as the family loved the child, no one would force the child to make a decision. Looking at the little girl who pretended not to hear anything, she was not someone who could be easily manipulated. If she was not handled well, it would not be a marriage, but an enemy, and she was capable of at least causing losses to both sides.

"What the ancestor said makes sense. Let time witness our sincerity." Yan Nianjun is, after all, a man who has studied the art of being an emperor in depth. At least he has mastered the art of advancing and retreating.

"Well, that's all right. Today's business will end here. I'd like to say hello to the people in your family on behalf of the old man. If you have time, you can come to my Guizong City to drink tea and chat." Gu Teng slowly stood up and said, "We have been living in peace for hundreds of years. I think you are still ready to take over the territory of the capital, right?"

"Don't worry, ancestor. The Yan family will be the Yan family forever." Yan Nianjun assured solemnly. He knew that the Da Ling Kingdom was also the home country of these people. If they wanted to get involved, it would be a situation of swords against swords. At least in the next hundred years, they would not dare to be so rash. As for what would happen to their future generations, that was beyond his control.

"That's good. Sorry for disturbing you today. I'll take the kids back now." People's hearts are unpredictable. Gu Teng would not easily believe this, but he didn't care. Country is country. Da Ling is the country of all families in Da Ling. It will be protected by all the people of Da Ling. He has nothing to worry about. As for their Gu family, although the little girl didn't show anything special, her patriotic feelings were unquestionable, which can be seen from her cooperation with the Northern Frontier Army.

Yan Nianjun certainly tried to keep him, but the old man was so casual and left at any time. The father and son had no choice but to send him to the gate as they had done when he came: "Grandpa, Master Gu, please come and sit more often when you are free."

"Haha, okay." Of course, he had to accept the polite words, and Gu Teng smiled.

"Uncle Yan, you are too polite. I will come to bother you when I have time." Gu Xixian imitated his ancestor and laughed. As for the invitation, forget it. What if the other party takes advantage of the situation?