As they stepped in the side yard, Jing Shang told Jing Jiu in a low voice about some matters he thought were important. A few officials attempted to befriend him, and the Emperor called him in and met him once two years ago, while the Gu Clan sent a great deal of silvers to them in secret in the last few years; and Gu Qing asked someone to bring magic pills to them every year.
Jing Jiu didn't comment on these matters, but said, "You can use the money sent by the Gu Clan and take those magic pills."
It wasn't because he was Gu Qing's Master that he wanted Jing Shang and his family to use the gifts; rather, it was because Jing Jiu trusted Gu Qing.
Jing Shang knew that Jing Jiu liked being left alone, so he left after having walked Jing Jiu to the front of the door.
Pushing open the door, Jing Jiu saw that young son of State Duke Lu's, feeling somewhat surprised, asking, "Where is your father?"