"Oh my, it's Mr. Matsuyama?!"

The usually composed Qin Siyuan exclaimed excitedly, startling Qin Yuan and her brother Qin Heng.

Qin Siyuan was so shocked that he could hardly control his facial expressions.

"Mr. Songshan is quite famous in the Wu and Chu regions. Why has he come to the capital? And why is he hiding in a brothel telling stories? Is something troubling you? Or are you hiding from someone?"

When Qin Siyuan spoke of Mr. Songshan, it was as if Qin Heng were talking about Lord Gu, his face full of admiration and worship.

Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying, "Yes, it's that Mr. Songshan. I didn't dare to recognize him before, thinking it was just a coincidence, after all, there are so many people in the world with the same name."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Siyuan seemed to be overjoyed and didn't know what to do. He suddenly stood up and bowed twice to her, saying, "Thank you, cousin. You are truly my teacher, my mentor, and my lucky star. I have long admired Mr. Songshan. It is truly... I am so happy to have the opportunity to meet you."

Qin Yuan looked at Qin Heng, who was still in a daze, and said, "Brother Siyuan is too happy too soon. Although Mr. Songshan is staying at the Marquis's mansion, he is only staying temporarily. Moreover, he is only pretending to be a storyteller. Whether he can catch his eye is hard to say."

Qin Siyuan said, "I think my cousin's method is very good. Let's discuss it again tonight and see what happens tomorrow."

Qin Yuan nodded.

It's good that you have this ambition.

Qin Siyuan added, "I suddenly remembered that the Imperial Academy has students from Wu and Chu. Perhaps we can ask them. Please, my cousin, think of a way to keep the teacher here for a while longer."

"Of course," Qin Yuan replied with a light smile.

Qin Siyuan hurriedly took Qin Heng's leave.

The next day, the Qin brothers, who had been discussing things in secret all night, arrived at the door early again.

"My brother-in-law is here again?"

Lord Gu was somewhat stunned.

After his audience with the Emperor yesterday, he was pulled away by Prince Jin, who was guarding the palace gate, to drink. On his way back to his residence, he also encountered several officials, so he arrived home very late and stayed in the study in the outer courtyard.

He had just woken up from a hangover and hadn't even had a chance to talk to his wife when his two brothers-in-law arrived.

Gu Shiliu said, "Yes, I heard from the lady yesterday that the Marquis found a storyteller in the entertainment district who can tell stories about the Three Kingdoms and the Hundred Schools of Thought in the Spring and Autumn Period. They want to come and listen to his storytelling."

Lord Gu thought for a moment and said, "In that case, please invite my sixth brother and his wife to come and keep me company."

The sixth brother helped him keep his brother-in-law company.

He spent time with his young wife.

When Gu Shiliu arrived at Wutong Garden, Qin Yuan had just finished breakfast and was listening to the stewardesses and Hongye discussing the arrangement of flowers for the banquet. When she saw him arrive, she smiled and asked, "What is it?"

Gu Shiliu said, "Young Master Qin and his son have arrived. The Marquis invites you and Sixth Master to come over."

Qin Yuan asked knowingly, "Why are you here again?"

"I heard that the Marquis has invited a storyteller from the entertainment district. I'm quite curious."

Qin Yuan said, "In that case, why not invite the old lady as well?"

Old Madam Gu felt rather stifled staying in the mansion all day.

Gu Shiliu said, "Then I'll go and invite them right away."

Finally, the entire Gu family, except for the sixth wife and the seventh young lady, arrived, filling the room to capacity.

Gu Jinghui pulled Qin Yuan to sit next to him and asked, "Why did you call so many people?"

Qin Yuan said, "I've been bored for so many days and there's nothing to do. Now that a storyteller has come to the manor, I naturally want to come and listen. Whether it's one horse or a group of horses, it's all the same. After listening to Mr. Songshan talk about the Spring and Autumn Annals for a while, you were able to use it to fool my father, which shows that he is very good. It's good for the children to listen."

Gu Jinghui couldn't help but flick the little mole on her upturned nose and snorted, "You're always right."

Qin Yuan turned her head and snorted as well.

Gu Jinghui hurriedly said, "I stayed in the palace for too long yesterday, and when I came out, I was stopped by Prince Jin and had to drink a few cups. On my way home, I met several Hanlin scholars and was pulled away to socialize with them, so I came back late. I had to rest in the study in the outer courtyard. It was not as good as sleeping in the Wutong Garden."

He got very drunk yesterday, and his head still hurts a bit.

Sure enough, Qin Yuan immediately asked softly, "Did you drink any hangover soup last night? Does your head hurt?"

Gu Jinghui immediately said, "Gu Shiliu is not as considerate as Madam. I still have a bit of a headache. I will never drink so much again and will definitely go home early."

Qin Yuan then asked, "What did the Emperor say? You..."

Gu Jinghui said, "The Emperor did indeed want to use me to deal with those high-ranking officials. I heard from Prince Jin that they were only willing to marry their illegitimate daughters or daughters from collateral branches to the Crown Prince. The Emperor was furious and wanted to teach them a lesson. The officials in the court were all controlled by them, so he came to me."

Qin Yuan asked, "Did the King of Qi and the King of Jin both come to see you because of their officials?"

Gu Jinghui nodded.

Qin Yuan sighed: "More and more people will come looking for you in the future, since their promotions are all in your hands."

Gu Jinghui also sighed.

Now that he holds military power and is involved in these matters, it seems like he's on a hot spree, but in reality, he's walking on thin ice.

Qin Yuan asked, "So what did you tell the Emperor?"

Gu Jinghui said, "What can I say? I never wanted to get involved in these things. If it were ten years ago, when I was young and impetuous, it would be hard to say. In the past ten years, what can't I understand in the northern frontier? I have told you everything my father-in-law told me. The emperor has not said whether he agrees or not. He just told me to come back and rest for a few days and then listen to the news."

Qin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Heng said from the side, "Sister and brother-in-law, you two are so busy talking that you don't even acknowledge me."

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