Chapter 59 A Single Path

  Shen Guiya frowned, she had long been aware of Guan's garrulous nature. Previously, she had come to her courtyard and said a lot, saying that Liu loved to calculate, the lady was good at saving face, the second young master didn't argue openly but secretly wanted to grab everything, the eldest young master would be better off moving out early after he became famous. She shouldn't be too showy after just marrying into the mansion, her temper wasn't easy to please.

  Although it's indeed a bit tedious, Shen Guiya also listened to some of it, after all, it was useful. But now that Gu Zhaodong has failed the exam, what's the use of saying these things?

  "Hasn't the Northern Manor always been in the spotlight? You all used to say that Fourth Master was uneducated and had no prospects, but now it's the opposite, he's the one with the most prospects, isn't this a slap in the face?"

  "Wow, who would have thought he had such good luck." Gu said with a smile: "I came today because I have a way to tell you something. After all, if you're well, I'm well too. Since we married out to the west, in this courtyard, I get along best with you."

  "What thoroughfare?" Shen Guiya raised an eyebrow:

  Guan looked around and pulled her forward.

  "Xī ér married a merchant from Jiangxi, who wasn't bad either. He was preparing to develop in the capital city. With enough money, he took a road. Isn't your father's official seal still being held by the emperor? Taking this road, it's possible that the official seal can be retrieved together. Your mother's family has become more powerful, so how dare the Liu family come to your courtyard and cause trouble?"

  Since ancient times, officials and merchants have colluded. Shen Guiya didn't understand the intricacies, but she knew that having money makes things easier to handle, and having connections makes things even easier to handle. Her expression became more serious as she looked at Guan Shi.

  "Let's be real, the Empress is still in charge, and all her relatives are thriving. Take Wen Guo for example, he's got a free pass to do whatever he wants. And then there's General Yuwen, who can walk alone without anyone daring to look him straight in the eye? My son-in-law has connections with General Yuwen's side, he's a railway official and one of General Yuwen's trusted men, also a close relative, named Yuwen Houdé." Baby, don't get angry.

  Shen Guiya raised an eyebrow: "Your meaning is that I go and walk this road, hit a few points, so he can speak beautifully in front of Yuwen General, and help my father take out the official seal?"

  "Hey, you girl, have you thought it through?" Guan Shi scolded her: "It's not just the official seal, General Yuwen and Master Fu also have a very good relationship. Can't you think of a way to get Master Fu to help out and change the roll for the eastern dynasty?"

  Is there such a thing? Shen Guiya was tongue-tied, and the imperial examination was equivalent to the modern college entrance examination. Unexpectedly, there were even people who changed the papers.

  This is also a shortcoming of ancient imperial examinations. With only one Fu Xuezhi as the final auditor, his single thought can decide the life and death of tens of thousands of people?

  Fu Xueshi is not very good at human relationships, but it's different with General Yuwen. I think you can try. Guan said: "If you're short of money, just tell me and I'll get my son-in-law to lend you some."

  Is it really good? Shen Guiya smiled and looked at Guan Shi: "Does Madam Guan have something that needs Ya's help?"

  "Look what you said, can't I help you?" Guan Shi waved her handkerchief and smiled, her eyes rolled around, and she continued: "There really is something that needs your help. Once you succeed, don't forget to put in a good word for my son-in-law, so he can stand firm in this capital city."

  Gu Zhaoxi, a talented woman of her generation, married a merchant with a reputation for being ruthless in business. Shen Guiya found it quite interesting that someone like him would seek her out for help and also offer to support Gu Zhaodong at the same time. Why wouldn't she agree? Of course, she readily accepted.

  She just thought things were too simple. The legitimate daughter is poisonous, and the general should not come in a mess.

  Shen Guiyan has almost recovered from his injuries, and Gu Zhaobei has started to investigate the case of the Sixth Prince's assassination. The Minister of Justice has returned to Beijing and is searching for all clues, determined to find the real culprit.

  While Gu Zhaobei's job was to provide a series of false clues to mislead.

  The black-clad man who was recovering from his injuries was transferred by Gu Zhaobei in less than two days, and Shen Guiyan didn't ask where he had been taken. The man's injuries had already improved, so it seemed that there was no major problem.

  The wound on her back has slowly subsided, and she can now get out of bed and walk around, only occasionally pulling it tight, the feeling is still very stimulating.

  "Miss, these two days Madam Dagu seems to be always running out of the mansion." Bao Shan came in from outside and whispered beside her: "The first time was still with Guan Shi going out, later it was herself who went out, yesterday she didn't come back until nightfall. The servants have been asking around, they all say she went to the Yuwen Mansion."

  "Youwen Prefecture?" Shen Guiyan was slightly stunned.

  "Yes, I don't know what's going on. The lady is recuperating behind closed doors, and the prime minister doesn't care about household matters, so no one dares to ask."

  Yuwen's mansion is naturally Yuwen General's residence. Shen Guiya, a woman alone, runs to someone else's house every day, how can it be justified?

  "The slave will go shopping tomorrow, and I must follow her to take a look." Bao Shan pouted: "Miss was injured like this because of her, but she's fine, taking advantage of the small production to eat well and drink well, after passing the month, still running around everywhere, it's really annoying to see."

  Shen Guiyan smiled lightly: "You, why bother getting angry yourself? She did something wrong, and sooner or later she will have her retribution."

  "It's taking so long to respond." Bao Shan hummed, took a glance at her mistress' face, and quickly smiled: "I'm not harming anyone, I'm just curious what the young master's wife does every time she goes out, I guarantee I won't cause any trouble."

  Shen Guiyan let out a sigh and waved her hand. Bao Shan stuck out his tongue and carried the water basin out.

  Gu Zhaodong still refused to come out of the house, didn't say he was sick, and was still very angry, smashing everything in the house, no one dared to get close.

  He did so, Shen Guiya was convenient, today early in the morning still wearing heavy makeup, changed into a new set of clothes and went out to the Yuwen Mansion.

  She naturally couldn't climb up to Yuwen General, nor could she reach Yuwen Houdé. However, Yuwen Houdé had a wife named Han Jiangxue who was famous for being gentle and approachable. Shen Guiya had been bringing her self-made sanitary pads, bras, and other modern items to curry favor with her these days.

  Han Jiangxue had never seen these before, and found them quite novel. Since Shen Guiya came every day with a very good attitude, she became close to her and even shared some private matters with her.

  Bao Shan followed her all the way today, and saw Shen Guiya enter the Yuwen Mansion. After a while, she actually came out with Mrs. Han, and the two of them went to the tea house laughing and chatting.

  "Sister, the things you gave me are all useful, especially that... my husband was stunned." Han Shi's face turned red as she hugged Shen Guiya's arm: "No one has ever been as good to me as sister, they all ask me to do things for them, take some gold and silver, it's meaningless. Only sister is truly close to me, and considers me so thoughtfully."

  Shen Guiya smiled warmly: "As long as you use it well, wait for me to make more and I'll naturally send some to you. As soon as I saw you, I felt a connection, who knows, maybe we were sisters in our past lives."