"It's a little girl, who claims her surname is Xu, and she says she is the queen's niece."

"The queen's niece?"

When he heard this, Gu Tingqiu, Si Muyun, and Liu Yueze looked at each other, and their eyes widened.

Since the emperor left the capital, there has been no major event in the imperial city. The only major event is the eldest house of the Xu family. The empress's brother Xu Shizong moved to the capital. General Xu Shifeng personally accompanied him and selected the mansion.

Although they were not very popular, it was the Queen's family's business after all, and it was also lively in the crowd.

In particular, the Queen even went home to visit her in person.

Even if Gu Tingqiu doesn't ask about these big and small matters, someone will naturally report them to him.

In fact, they are also strange.

As the founding hero of this dynasty, the family of General Xu Yuan, his daughter Xu Miaoyin is the queen, and his youngest son Xu Shifeng has always been with the emperor. However, as the Xu family's house, their eldest brother Xu Shizong is in his hometown far away from the imperial city and the center of power.

Later, I heard some rumors, as if Xu Shizong did not support Zhu Feng's seizure. He was originally a friend of the prince. Although he did not become an official in the court, nor was he used by Emperor Wen, his likes and dislikes in his heart were also evident in his persistence in refusing to enter the officialdom over the years.

The person who came was Xu Shizong's daughter.

The queen's niece, Xu Xiaoxiao.

After several people were quiet for a moment, Si Muyun immediately said, "What did she do when she comes to our mansion?"

"Yes... teacher, she is from the Queen's family."

Although the empress and the imperial concubine had no conflict in the harem, on the contrary, the two got along well. In the cabinet, there were times when there were political differences and political differences between Gu Tingqiu and Xu Shifeng, but after that door, everyone had nothing to do with it.

Today, this Miss Xu suddenly visited...

Gu Tingqiu couldn't help but think deeply.

What is this?

But no matter how he thought, he couldn't figure out why Miss Xu suddenly came here, but it was impossible to leave people outside.

So he said, "Please come in."

The butler immediately went out.

Gu Tingqiu asked Liu Yueze to go to the study room first, and took Si Muyun to sit in the lobby.

After a while, a pretty figure came in outside. It was Xu Xiaoxiao. She was wearing a water-red jacket, looking young and pretty, and particularly charming.

As soon as he walked in, he said to Gu Tingqiu in a regular manner: "Greetings to Uncle Shi."

Gu Tingqiu hurriedly said, "Miss Xu, please get up."

Xu Xiaoxiao saluted and sat aside openly. The servant immediately served hot tea.

Gu Tingqiu looked at her and said with a smile: "How could Miss Xu think of coming to the Mansion today?"

Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "My niece, who has long admired Uncle Shi, has moved to the capital and is finally closer. Today I come to visit you."

"oh……"

Gu Tingqiu glanced at Si Muyun beside him.

Although, as a famous scholar, many people would admire him, but as the niece of the queen, Xu Xiaoxiao should have come to visit him, she should have been brought by her family, rather than coming alone like now.

However, the person has arrived, so Gu Tingqiu will naturally not neglect it.

So he smiled and said, "I have also heard that the lady of the Xu family is dignified, generous, lively and cute, and is a model for the ladies of famous families."

"Shiwang was joking,"

Xu Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "Speaking of this, the daughter of the Shibo family is the famous lady praised by everyone in the capital."

"Oh? Qi Qing? Do you know her?"

"I only heard of his name, but I didn't see anyone."

"oh……"

"If I could meet Ling Qianjin today and make friends, my niece would be grateful."

When Gu Tingqiu heard her suddenly mention Gu Qiqing, hesitated.

After all, my daughter is still locked in the attic.

Seeing him hesitating, Xu Xiaoxiao showed a lonely expression and said, "I'm sure I'm not hiding it. My niece has just moved to the capital. She is not familiar with the place and has no one to talk to. After asking, I heard that Miss Gu is about the same age as her niece, and her niece just wants to call her a friend, and she is not that lonely."

“…”

"Besides, Uncle Shi and Uncle are in court as officials, just like our family, it is also necessary to get close to each other."

Gu Tingqiu was a little surprised.

Although this girl is about the same age as Qi Qing, she has a generous and calm attitude and speaks without any leakage, which makes people look at her side.

Moreover, he had already come to say this, so he couldn't refuse.

Besides, after being detained for so long, now there is another happy event for the imperial concubine to get pregnant, so it is time to let her out.

So he said, "Since Miss Xu said that, then okay."

As he said that, he turned to the maid behind him and said, "Go and invite the lady out."

The maid was also worried about her lady. When she heard that the master was about to release the lady, she was so happy that she smiled and hurriedly replied: "Yes!"

Turning around and running towards the inner courtyard.

Several people in the lobby were drinking tea while chatting for a few words. Gu Tingqiu had a good impression of this little girl and just thought that his daughter could be so sensible.

After a while, the maid came out with a slender beauty.

Gu Qiqing was wearing a long green-magnetic dress, which was a little thin, but it was obviously a new one. His face was a little pale. He was thinner than before, his chin was reduced, and his haggardness showed a bit of pity for me.

He bowed to Gu Tingqiu: "Daughter to see my father."

Seeing her a little haggard look, as a father, I couldn't help but feel distressed.

However, feelings cannot be revealed.

Gu Tingqiu raised his hand and said, "Get up."

Then Gu Qiqing slowly stood up: "Thank you, father."

Gu Tingqiu looked at her again before saying, "This one is Xu Xiaoxiao, the niece of the Empress. She has just moved to the capital. You are about the same age, so it's good to be friends. Qi Qing, Xiaoxiao comes to your door today, so you can take her around to play. Remember, don't think too much!"

The last sentence is a warning.

Xu Xiaoxiao listened, as if she felt something, and just smiled with her lips pursed.

Gu Qiqing buried his head lowered and said, "Daughter knows."

So Gu Tingqiu took Si Muyun away on the grounds that there was something going on in the study. When they walked away, Gu Qiqing slowly turned around and looked at Xu Xiaoxiao.

The two young girls looked at each other like this, and a little light flashed in their eyes.

I sighed almost at the same time in my heart: What a beautiful person!

The two of them stood like a weak willow to support the wind, soft and graceful, and the other was like a thorny rose, enthusiastic and lively.

Gu Qiqing didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at her with her head tilted for a while, and suddenly smiled and said, "Hello."
Chapter completed!