Chapter 67: Mrs. Gu Shao

  The emperor was in a relatively good mood recently, and when he looked at Gu Gonggong, his face was warm: "What's the matter, my dear?"

  The Grand Duke said: "The sixth imperial son has been unconscious for many days and has not yet awakened, and the Ministry of Justice is at a critical juncture in investigating the case. My humble son has no talent or virtue, and relies solely on luck to hold the position of Vice Minister of Justice, and will not be able to provide any assistance in handling the case. I have been in office for over ten years and understand the importance of personnel adjustments, so I specially request that His Majesty transfer me, and appoint Vice Minister of Justice Gu Zhaobei as the Commander of the Eastern Garrison."

  Yuwen Changqing raised an eyebrow, wasn't Dongying under his command? The position of Ti Xing was at least one rank lower than that of Shi Lang. It's always been the case where fathers ask for promotions for their sons, but this is the first time he's encountered someone asking to be demoted.

  The civil and military officials of the court discussed it in a flurry, all feeling that the prime minister was righteous and worked for the country without distinguishing between kin and stranger. The scholar Fu beside him even directly stood out and said: "With such a prime minister, our dynasty is blessed."

  The emperor's smile faded slightly as he looked at Gu Zhaobei standing far behind: "Does the imperial censor also think it should be so?"

  How could he be willing to give up the official position he had finally obtained with great difficulty?

  Gu Zhaobei yawned and walked out from behind, saying: "The Prime Minister's words are extremely correct, this official has no dissenting opinion."

  The emperor frowned slightly and fell silent.

  "As for the assassination of the Sixth Prince, it is only natural to replace him with a more reliable person to investigate thoroughly." A voice came from behind the screen: "Prime Minister, you are so righteous, does the Emperor still think it's not suitable?"

  The woman's voice was somewhat jarring in the imperial court, and the emperor furrowed his brow. In the end, he closed his eyes and said, "There's nothing improper about it; let it be so."

  If it weren't for Gu Zhaonan being an official he personally appointed, the prime minister would have taken action privately without even reporting to him.

  "The results of the imperial examination will be out soon, and at that time there will naturally be more excellent people." The person behind the screen said, "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry."

  The emperor's face sank and he didn't say anything.

  The Grand Duke's heart was somewhat heavy, and when he went down the court, he wanted to go talk to Gu Zhaobei, but the person had already run to General Yuwen.

  "Please take care of General Yuwen for me."

  All the officials dispersed, but couldn't help turning their heads to look this way. After the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, it was clear that Gu Zhenbei stood on the side of the Fifth Prince. But Yuwen Changqing was a general under the Sixth Prince and the Empress. With Gu Chengxiang sending his own son over like this, shouldn't there be a good show to watch?

  "Hmph." Yuwen Changqing indeed didn't care about reason or propriety, and with a flick of his sleeve, he walked past him. Gu Zhaobei rubbed his own nose, muttering as he followed behind.

  The fourth young master of Gu's family got this official position quickly and lost it just as fast. As soon as the sedan chair started moving on the road, people around began to gossip.

  "Look, luck is also good and bad at times. Without a diamond drill to take on porcelain work, this is the only outcome."

  "What's the use of having a good life if you don't have any abilities yourself?"

  Guo Zhaobei crossed his legs and let these ignorant commoners murmur all the way, he didn't get angry either.

  There are so many people who don't know the inside story, and it's common for some people to follow the crowd and talk nonsense without understanding anything. Can't they just keep their mouths shut instead of getting angry at themselves?

  Returning to the mansion, thinking of Yan'er still waiting for him, Gu Zhaobei ran into the North Courtyard with a very good mood.

  The person is not there.

  Gu Zhaodong has left. Jiang Shi held the basin and gazed at him with a hint of resentment for a while before saying, "The mistress has gone out."

  He smiled and said kindly: "It's not that I must come back to see Madam, but you are the same too."

  The grievances hidden between Jiang's eyebrows could no longer be concealed: "You deceived Biyue, what home flowers and wild flowers, you simply didn't want to touch Biyue."

  Gu Zhongbei's head hurt a bit, but he could only smile and go up to hug her: "Nothing happened, listen to me."

  "I won't listen! I won't listen!" Jiang Bimei turned and went into the house.

  Gu Chao Bei: "......"

  Shen Guiyan brought Xu Zhuangzhou to school together on Monday. Only after entering did they find that there were many more people than before.

  "The reeds are green, the white dew becomes frost. The one I long for is on the other side of the water." A group of tiger-headed and tiger-brained little kids holding books followed Master to recite.

  Shen Guiyan took a look around the school, and inside, many desks, chairs, and benches had been added, much more organized than at first. The children sitting there were dressed cleanly, while some refugees wore tattered clothes, but Master accepted them all.

  "It wasn't until I came here to help that I realized the school was being supported by Young Madam." Xǔ Zhuāngzhōu smiled and said, "Young Madam is indeed kind-hearted, no wonder my sister asked me to save you last time."

  Shen Guiyan looked inside for a while and said, "It's not that he has a good heart, it's just that having too much money is useless. Now in the prime minister's mansion, you don't have to worry about food, drink, clothes, or anything else, so why not take out some money to let others live a better life?"

  "There are many rich people, but few think of others like Mrs. Shao. Now that the refugees have settled in the capital, many families are grateful for Mrs. Shao's kindness and send their children to study here, teaching them to learn from her and be good people."

  "Having come here five or six times, every time I hear people praising Young Master's wife." Xuzhou Zhuang sighed and said: "It seems that only the people in the mansion can't get along with someone as good as you."

  Shen Guiyan's face turned red from the praise, but she still stood up straight and calmly said: "Whoever is at odds with whom, it's just a matter of different stances. In this world, there are no absolute good people or bad people."

  Xu Zhuangzhou was taken aback on Monday: "I didn't expect Young Madam to think this way."

  "Hmm." Shen Guiyan didn't disturb Fuzi's class and instead walked slowly around the school.

  Xu Zhuang followed Zhou on Monday and saw that Shen Guiyan didn't want to talk, so he said to Bao Shàn: "Speaking of which, there's a strange thing. The Liu Dafu in the mansion was invited back by the Fourth Young Master?"

  Bao Shan saw that he looked kind and his own young lady didn't reject him either, so she said: "Yes, what's wrong?"

  "That Doctor Liu is a divine doctor, and also a very meticulous and considerate person." Xu Zhuangzhou said: "As soon as he arrived at the mansion, he went to each courtyard and memorized the physical condition of all the masters."

  "That's great! From now on, we don't have to worry about getting sick and having no one to treat us," said Bao Shuan.

  "Yes, I was also injured in martial arts that day, so I went to the pharmacy to find him. Unintentionally, I saw what he had written. For some reason, Doctor Liu wrote 'qi and blood unobstructed, no illness or harm' under the name of Madame Da."

  Shen Guiyan's footsteps paused, and she turned her head back. Bao Shan was even more astonished, his eyes wide with surprise: "Unimpeded flow of qi and blood? Free from illness and calamity?"

  "A woman's family matters are not well understood by a small person." Xu Zhuang Zhou scratched his head and said, "But after giving birth to a child, it can't be called no illness at all. So I think it's strange, I told my sister, but she just told me not to interfere with these things. Today, I couldn't help myself and spoke out again."

  Shen Guiyan furrowed her brow. Shen Guiya had a miscarriage, which led to her being beaten with twenty slats. She still remembered this grudge. How could she be fine?

  Suddenly a thought flashed through her mind, Shen Guiyan turned around and said: "Bao Shan, let's go back to the manor."

  "Yes."

  Xu Zhuang Zhou smiled and said: "The little one will continue to help in the school, Young Madam slow down."

  Shen Guiyan nodded slightly and then left without looking back.

  At first, Shen Guiying seduced Gao Zixuan and got pregnant twice in a row. Wasn't it a bit too fast? Moreover, coincidentally, she found out on the day of her wedding, and immediately snatched away her wedding dress.

  At that time, she was holding Shen Guiya's hand so tightly that it was obvious she was doing it on purpose.

  Is this just a trap from the very beginning?

  Shen Guiyan hastily returned to the mansion, didn't go back to the North Wing, and directly went to the pharmacy.

  Today, Shen Guiya also went out of the house as usual. Gu Zhaodong was sulking in his room and didn't see anyone, don't know what he's doing. She dressed up nicely, just like last time, and made an appointment with Yuwen Houdé at Youyuan Inn.

  This time Yuwen Huade didn't come alone.

  Yuwen Changqing had just returned to his residence after attending the morning court session when Yuwen Houdé came over and said, "General, I heard that today Gu Siyoung was demoted to serve under your command?"

  He nodded, neither familiar nor distant with this distant cousin.

  "That's just right, Madam Gu has something to ask of you, will you see her or not?" Yuwen Houde asked cautiously.

  "Madam Gu? Yuwen Chang's eyes sparkled slightly: "Why would she want to see me?"

  "It's a matter of seeking something." Yuwen Houdede said: "Jiang Xue came to entrust me, you also know, Xue'er's request I have always been unable to refuse, General is just free, why not go for a trip?"

  Yuwen Changqing was nowhere to be found after a casual morning greeting, but fortunately, he was caught today. However, Yuwen Houdé wasn't very confident because this younger cousin's temper was really too weird.

  Unexpectedly, after listening to his words, Yuwen Changqing hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Good."

  Yuwen Houdé was overjoyed and hastily took him to Youyuan Inn.

  That taste of Mrs. Gu's cooking is extremely delicious, and Yuwen Changqing might like it too. If he likes it, he will be considered to have made a contribution, and his status will naturally rise even higher, who dares to say that he is an unloved relative behind his back?

  "Shall we go?" Yuwen Houdé had already prepared the carriage, but to his surprise, Yuwen Changqing lowered his head and looked at his clothes: "I'll change into casual attire first, wait for me."

  It was a long time before he came out again, and when he did, he had changed into a moon-white long gown.

  Yuwen Houdede muttered to himself in discontent and then put on his horse's halter and led it away.

  Shen Guiya is wearing even more daring attire today, with a self-made bikini underneath and a thick outer robe that can be easily removed to reveal her stunning figure. Ancient men have never seen anything like this before, who can resist the temptation?

  The door was pushed open, Shen Guiya hastily sat up straight and looked at the person who came in: "General Yuwen."

  Yuwen Changqing's face sank as soon as he saw her: "Who are you?"

  Shen Guiya was taken aback and looked back at Yuwen Houdé, who hastily came forward to explain: "This is Mrs. Gu Shao."

  "Mrs. Gu?" Yuwen Changqing pursed his lips: "What is your husband's name?"

  "General Hui, I am Shen Guiya, wife of Gu Zhaodong."

  A man of great bravery and martial prowess.

  Yuwen Chang's eyes were filled with disappointment, and he coldly snorted: "Mrs. Gu Dashi."

  "It's exactly." Shen Guiya looked at him with a smile and said: "A young woman has something..."