"..." You think he's too old?!

Qingpuyuan is naturally different from other courtyards. It has such a large lake, surrounded by flowers and gardens, and you can feel the tranquility and beauty of nature right here in the courtyard.

Amidst the lotus leaves by the lake, the croaking of frogs fills the air. The breeze carries the delicate fragrance of lotus blossoms, mingled with the scent of osmanthus, giving this garden both the grandeur of Kyoto and the tranquility of a secluded mountain retreat.

If there were a few more children around my knees, running around calling out "Dad" and "Mom," that would be the perfect ending.

Gu Shaoyu had someone pick a basket of apricots from the yard, wash them, and put them out.

The apricots, about the size of dates, were very fragrant and sweet. They were perfectly round and helped Xie Zhaozhao cut the apricots one by one, separating the flesh from the pit.

Gu Shaoyu picked out two round apricot pits, cleaned them, and then made small holes in them on a whetstone.

Use a wire to remove the almonds from the small hole, clean them up, and then use sandpaper to smooth them out.

When you put it in your mouth and blow on it, it makes a surprisingly loud sound.

Everyone gathered around, eager to see, and exclaimed in admiration at how skillful Grand Secretary Gu was.

Gu Shaoyu said, "During my years studying away from home, I would grind apricot kernels into whistles in my spare time, and I could even play tunes on them."

Xie Zhaozhao loved it so much that she tried to play it a few times. It didn't produce a tune, but it was quite loud.

"Keep it, for the kids to play with later." Xie Zhaozhao didn't think much of it and just said it casually.

Grand Secretary Gu immediately fell silent.

Zhao Zhao really wants a child.

That night, Gu Shaoyu waved his hand in the courtyard, and a dark figure jumped out.

"Stop using the contraceptive decoction!"

"yes."

Finally, I don't have to secretly brew contraceptive soup for the Grand Secretary anymore!

A few days later, Gu Shaoyu returned from court and told her some news: Princess Roudan went to Prince Kang's son to borrow two large ships from him.

"Did Prince Kang agree to her request?"

"No, the canal boats are all in service. How can they be lent out for a year or two at will? Prince Kang dared not offend her, so he was going to write a memorial to report to the Emperor. Princess Yurong couldn't wait."

Couldn't wait? She was certain that the shipping route was secretly opened by the Duke of Cheng'en, because he was afraid that news of the Silk Road would leak out, afraid that the Duke of Cheng'en would find out, and even more afraid that His Majesty would find out!

Gu Shaoyu said with a smile, "Zhaozhao, do you remember when I used a small stick to fish for cicadas a few days ago? I have a plan to catch a big, fat cicada, how about it?"