The congratulatory motorcade was finally welcomed into Gujia Village.

There was no fanfare and no deliberate display, but both guests came and were greeted with courtesy. If we just talk about welcoming this scene, it can be regarded as quite satisfactory.

No one was ever disrespectful.

After welcoming the guests in, the next step is to entertain them.

Since there are still a few days until the full moon of the tiger cub, there will not be a baptism full of guests and friends for the time being, so let’s settle the guests first and create some activities every day to promote friendship.

These activities organized by Gujiacun are exactly one of the reasons why guests come to congratulate them.

…

This time it was said that hundreds of officials from the Tang Dynasty came to congratulate them, but in fact the officials who came were mainly officials from the Tiance Mansion. Since they came with the best intentions of the whole family, most of them brought their wives and legitimate sons, and some also brought their legitimate daughters.

, basically for the purpose of marriage.

There were a total of one hundred and twenty-seven families, and the total number of guests was more than three hundred.

This is an extremely large team.

A year ago, even if the entire Gujia Village was emptied, it would not be able to house so many people. However, after just one year, Gujia Village is no longer the original Gujia Village.

Two hundred steps outside the village, there is a river flowing around the village. Between the waves, the river bank is covered with lush forests. It is autumn, the sky is high, the clouds are pale, the maple leaves are red, and the river flows eastward around Gujia Village.

, behind are the mountains with faint clouds, and where the mountains and the river extend, there is a Miyun Lake with green jade.

The lakes and mountains are a beautiful sight, but seeing a newly built Zhuangzi surrounded by mountains and rivers gives people the illusion of living in a paradise.

All the guests who came to celebrate the occasion were accommodated here.

But the hospitality in Gujiacun is not only about the beautiful scenery of the residence, but also the various activities that make people most surprised and longed for.

…

"Master, master, are you not ready yet? Come on, hurry up. If you're late, you won't have to rush."

It was an evening, the setting sun was dotted with sunset glow, and among the lakes and mountains, the urging voices of many female family members could be vaguely heard.

In the midst of urging, the men from each family went out slowly, usually with calm disdain on their faces, and scolded them twice in a pretense of seriousness, saying: "Why are you panicking? It's not late for a good meal. It's not dark yet, and there is still time before the event."

For a period of time,"

But the women couldn't listen to the men's scolding. Instead, they began to stamp their feet impatiently, complaining repeatedly, urging them to leave quickly.

As a result, the road gradually became full of pedestrians.

There is a lake in front of the mountain, and the water is dense. When you encounter the cool breeze blowing in the evening, a thin layer of mountain fog will appear in the blink of an eye. The mist is lingering, and the smoke is curling up in the distance. This pastoral scenery is extremely beautiful and makes people endure.

I just want to stop and admire it.

The men are all officials, and all those who are officials like this style, so you can see people in twos and threes walking a few steps away, enjoying the scenery and talking with each other at a leisurely pace.

Women are different, they just get together and chatter. Men in the Tang Dynasty pay attention to etiquette. To put it bluntly, they have to make themselves fat even if their faces are swollen. But women are in charge of the family's money and food, and what they discuss most when they get together is their interests.

"Did you hear about it? Another big leak occurred yesterday. Liu Hongji's wife was visiting the night market and saw an honest old man squatting on the ground selling pancakes. It was getting late at that time, but the old man's pancakes were not sold yet.

Finally, Liu Hongji's wife felt soft-hearted and spent money to buy all the cakes. In fact, she didn't spend much money. She only had 30 coins after all. But this small 30 coins actually cost the Liu family

I picked up a huge leak."

"Yes, yes! The Liu family has really made a lot of money this time. Who would have thought that the old man squatting on the ground selling pancakes was not an ordinary person. It is said that when Gu Tianya was young and poor, he once collapsed from hunger in the cold

In the snow, it was the old man who took out pancakes for Gu Tianya to eat, and saved Gu Tianya's life with four pancakes."

"To this day, Gu Tianya is still grateful. Every time he meets the old man, he has to respectfully call him Uncle Liu. In order to allow Uncle Liu to earn a bite to eat and drink, he specially made something called baking powder.

Baby, it’s amazing, it’s really a treasure. Liu Hongji’s wife was so soft-hearted that Old Uncle Liu was very touched. The old man actually gave away the secret recipe of baking powder and allowed the Liu family to operate this industry.

…”

"I've made a lot of money, I've made a lot of money. I got a secret recipe for only thirty cents. As long as there is one person alive in this world, they have to eat to fill their stomachs. It is said that the baking powder can not only make pancakes, but also make pancakes.

And it can also make a kind of food called wowotou, as well as mantou, and sesame cakes. In short, as long as it is related to pasta, this baking powder can be added... After the Liu family gets this secret recipe, what do you guys think?

How much profit can his family make?"

"The most important thing is that there are regulations in Gujia Village. Gu Tianya has made an agreement with each household in advance. Anything that everyone gets here is considered a chance. Whether it is buying some kind of artifact from the people, or

Obtaining a treasure from a certain villager, as long as the commoner who sells the thing nods his approval, then it is considered to have Gu Tianya's permission. Even if it is a secret recipe that only costs a penny to buy, but the secret recipe allows the person who buys it

You can enjoy it, so after the Liu family gets the secret recipe of baking powder, they can continue to operate it."

"Yes, yes, but it is said that these things are not Gu Tianya's intention, but the thoughts of Princess Pingyang. The princess was grateful for our coming to congratulate her, so she forced Gu Tianya to release some treasures as an opportunity. No matter who

If you can go home, it is considered as a return gift for participating in the congratulations. So, everyone has a chance."

"What a generous act. She deserves to be Princess Pingyang. Not only does she look good for us women, but she also acts with dignity. Liu Hongji's wife is also lucky. She got a secret recipe for thirty cents... The gift the Liu family received in return was worth it.

"

The women talked a lot and expressed envy in their words.

Just at this moment, Liu Hongji's wife came in a hurry. Judging from her speeding posture, she was clearly running towards a certain place.

However, many noble ladies could not let her take the lead. Suddenly, they all stretched out their hands to stop her, and said with envy and jealousy: "Sister Liu's family, aren't you satisfied yet? Are you ready to go to the night market again? I heard that you picked up something last night.

A big mistake has been made, so don’t fight with us again tonight."

Mrs. Liu Hongji's face looked a little impatient, but she was stuck in the crowd and couldn't squeeze out at all. She had no choice but to stamp her feet and said anxiously and angrily: "You only see me getting some benefits, but you don't know that I get some benefits."

Compared with others, the benefits are far behind."

The ladies of the Tang Dynasty were so shrewd. They immediately heard the profound meaning in these words and asked urgently: "Is there someone who gained more than you last night?"

Mrs. Liu Hongji took a breath, and a look of envy appeared on her face, saying: "Last night, Mrs. Fang took her children to the night market and saw a girl squatting on the ground setting up a stall, selling a porcelain bottle. It looked like

It's ordinary, but the girl wants a very high price, and I won't negotiate anything less than fifty guan."

"Yeah, I know this..."

A lady in the crowd spoke subconsciously and said: "I also met that girl, and I was even prepared to buy her bottle, but she refused to give up the price, and spoke in a very forceful tone. I felt angry for a moment, so I stopped talking.

I was arguing with her about the price. What I was thinking at the time was that the recipe for making the porcelain vase was not unusual. Even if she would give her the secret recipe after selling the porcelain vase, the secret recipe of the porcelain vase would not be worth fifty guan at all."

"well!"

Mrs. Liu Hongji smiled bitterly and said with some disappointment: "I think everyone must have this idea. To be honest, I also went to the stall where the girl sold bottles last night. It was because the price was too high and the secret recipe was not worth it. So,

I didn’t buy it.”

The ladies were all human beings, and they could faintly hear something unusual at this time. Especially Mrs. Liu Hongji's disappointed tone, which made them feel that they had missed a great treasure.

Sure enough, Mrs. Liu Hongji gave another wry smile and continued: "The price that girl sells things for is too high. Mrs. Fang was originally hesitant like us, but the second son of his family suddenly burst into tears and knelt down.

The ground was unwilling to leave. This made Mrs. Fang couldn't bear it, so she had no choice but to agree to the girl's offer of fifty dollars... But who would have thought that the girl was Gu Tianya's biological sister!"

"What she sold was not a porcelain bottle at all, but a little water and wine in the porcelain bottle. No matter whose family bought the bottle of water and wine, they could give it to Gu Tianya to drink. Since ancient times, people have offered wine to thank their teachers, and that is what they sold.

It’s not fine wine at all, it’s a apprenticeship that allows you to become Gu Tianya’s sect.”

All the ladies stood stunned on the spot.

Everyone seemed to be struck by lightning.

Why did they come all the way to Hebei?

What is the most important purpose for a man in the family to come to congratulate him with his eldest son?

All in order to make the children worship Gu Tianya as their teacher!

But this opportunity to become a disciple was given up by them last night. Just because of the fifty dollars and because they felt that the girl's tone of voice was too harsh.

Who would have thought that she was Gu Tianya's biological sister.

…

"Damn it, I will never let any man in the family sleep with me tonight!"

After a long time, suddenly a noble lady gritted her teeth. Everyone knew this lady, she was Duan Zhixuan's real wife.

She looked angry and regretful, her face was livid with anger, and she said angrily: "When we were shopping at the night market last night, that guy refused to go shopping with me. If he was willing to go shopping with me, he would have recognized Gu Tianya's sister.

Selling porcelain vases. Not long ago, during the Liang Kingdom's battle, almost all the generals had met Miss Gu. If my family had followed last night, if my family had followed last night..."

Because the loss and regret were so intense, she even talked a bit in her words.

So did many of the ladies present.

Mrs. Liu Hongji sighed and said: "What happened is that I regret it. To be honest, it is also the fate of the second boy of the Fang family. After all, that little guy once became a disciple. This time he became a disciple again and returned to the sect.

, although we are envious, we cannot be envious. Alas, it is a pity that Gu Tianya has too few true disciples. To date, he has only accepted six disciples..."

Someone thought of what she just said and couldn't help but nod: "Yes, yes, it's that little guy's fate. Gu Tianya's sister is his aunt, and he would only kneel down and cry when he saw his aunt selling things.

Maybe it was his crying that made Miss Gu soften her heart, otherwise the porcelain vase may not be a gift for apprenticeship, and if we buy it, we may not be able to let our children become apprentices."

After pausing for a while, he explained to himself: "It is very likely that Miss Gu forced Gu Tianya to modify the function of this item. That's why the wine in the porcelain bottle became the qualification to become a disciple."

"Yes, yes, that must be the case!"

The ladies nodded repeatedly, only this explanation could alleviate the disappointment in their hearts.

Mrs. Liu Hongji took advantage of the opportunity and finally squeezed out of the crowd.
To be continued...