If Gu Fei knew what Su Chen was thinking, she would reply to him: Ha, men will only affect the speed of my sword drawing!

The reason why she avoided Su Chen was actually because Su Chen was too good-looking, and she was afraid that she would be tempted if she looked at him too much.

Since they were not from the same class, it would be better to stay away from him from the beginning.

As the saying goes, all love that was not for marriage was hooliganism.

*

The next day, they set off again. There were no refugees on the road, and the inns were all open. The rest was to hurry on the road, and the journey was very smooth.

After walking for another half a month, in the evening, the group of people driving the mule cart finally arrived in Ping’an City.

There was no need to pay to enter the city, so everyone had a good impression of Ping’an City.

After entering the city, the clean blue stone paved streets, the bustling crowds on the streets, the various beautifully decorated shops on both sides of the streets, countless small vendors, and the hawking sounds one after another stunned the group of people.

There were also pretty and gentle Jiangnan women, wearing various colored jackets, skirts, and jackets, passing slowly on the street, with slender and graceful figures and a myriad of charms.

Gu Sanlang tugged at his sheepskin jacket and suddenly felt that he was out of tune with this prosperous, lively, and exquisite place.

The village chief couldn’t speak smoothly: “This, this city is so lively, it must cost a lot to stay in an inn here for one night?”

One sentence brought everyone back to reality. The prosperity and liveliness belonged to others, and they were just poor people who couldn’t even afford to stay in an inn.

Su Chen lifted the curtain at this time: “Uncle Gu, where are you going to stay?”

Gu Zhang was scratching his head, confused: “This, I’m not sure yet, let’s find a cheaper inn first.”

Su Chen glanced at Gu Fei not far away and suddenly said: “I have a manor outside the city, which is usually empty. If Uncle Gu doesn’t mind, why don’t you stay there temporarily.”

“This–” Gu Zhang hesitated. Living in someone else’s manor, how much favor would he have to owe to them?

The main point was that his family couldn’t repay this favor.

He looked at Gu Fei, and Gu Fei shook her head slightly.

Su Chen saw Gu Fei’s actions and said anxiously: “Second Uncle Gu, I’m grateful for your family’s care along the way. I don’t know how to repay you. My farm is empty anyway, so it’s okay for you to live there.”

“It’s just a few empty rooms, a place to shelter from the wind and rain. I don’t live there. I live in my uncle’s house.”

Gu Zhang was still hesitating, and the village chief next to him poked Gu Zhang several times, indicating that he should agree quickly.

His family still had money, but their families were all penniless. Gu Zhang smiled helplessly: “In that case, thank you, Young Master Su.”

Su Chen’s brows relaxed: “Chen Hu, take Second Uncle Gu and the others to Qinghe Farm.”

He bowed to Gu Zhang: “Second Uncle Gu, I’ll take my leave first, and I’ll visit you at the farm another day.”

Su Chen’s eyes lingered on Gu Fei for a while, lowered the curtain, and the carriage slowly drove away.

At this time, Uncle Ma also bowed: “Second Master Gu, I’m leaving too.”

Gu Zhang hurriedly said: “Uncle Ma, wait a minute, thanks to you for this journey.” He took out a fifty-Liang silver note: “This is a little gift, please accept it.”

Uncle Ma stretched out his hand to push the silver note back and smiled: “No need, I was originally going to Ping’an City, but it was just on the way. I ate and used your food on the way, just to compensate for it.”

After that, he strode away.

Chen Hu led everyone out of the south gate, and after walking for two-quarters of an hour, they arrived at Qinghe Manor.

In front of the manor was a large pond, which was full of withered lotus leaves.

Opposite the pond was a courtyard with white walls and black tiles, a typical Jiangnan courtyard, with flying eaves and curved walls, exquisite.

Their team had already alarmed people.

As soon as he reached the door, Liu Zhuangtou ran over breathlessly and bowed to Chen Hu: “Guard Chen, this is——”

Chen Hu said casually: “These are all friends of the young master. This is Master Gu, who wants to borrow a house in the manor to live for a while. Please take good care of him.”