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These words made Qin Yuan laugh and say, "I'm going to ask my mother to judge this. I only drank two sips of your salty tea soup, and you expect me to do something, such an important thing as answering questions. It's clear that the Marquis is bullying me because of his age."

After saying that, Gu Jinghui grabbed her hands and said, "You always say that husband and wife are one, but for the sake of being one, you shouldn't say that."

Qin Yuan couldn't break free, so Gu Jinghui raised his voice and smiled knowingly, "Could it be that we're being so distant because we haven't become a real couple yet?"

Qin Yuan's face flushed red. She glanced at him sideways and spat, "How can you say such things outside? What kind of image is this if the servants hear it?"

Gu Jinghui gently stroked her slender wrist and chuckled, "They're all on the shore, far away from us. What could they possibly hear?"

The implication was that at that moment, only the couple remained in the waterside pavilion.

Qin Yuan's heart stirred, and she asked, "Husband, you specifically chose this place for a secret meeting. Is there anything you wish to ask?"

Gu Jinghui coughed a few times, released her hand, and said somewhat awkwardly, "I just felt it was inconvenient for us to have people around, so I thought I'd have a heart-to-heart talk. It's not like we're having a secret discussion."

Qin Yuan nodded in agreement, saying, "It turns out I was overthinking it. I just wonder what my husband wants to say?"

Gu Jinghui stammered, "It's not that I'm overthinking it, but the fewer people who know about this, the better."

Qin Yuan: "..."

Gu Jinghui then repeated what Mr. Songshan had said, and then asked, "Madam, what do you think Mr. Songshan meant by those words?"

Qin Yuan stood up, bowed to Gu Jinghui, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Marquis."

Gu Jinghui was taken aback at first, then smiled and pulled her into his arms to sit down, saying, "You're being naughty again. What do I have to say?"

Qin Yuan said seriously, "I'm not being mischievous, this is truly a joyous occasion. Mr. Songshan's words indicate that he intends to stay in the manor for a long time. He calls himself a guest of honor, but we shouldn't take it seriously. His talent far surpasses that of my father. Isn't it a joyous occasion that the Marquis can have his assistance?"

Gu Jinghui paused for a moment, then slowly said, "But..."

"Just what?"

Qin Yuan was somewhat puzzled.

In his previous life, Master Songshan was unwilling to leave the mountains and enter the court, but now he stays in the Marquis's mansion. This is a rare stroke of good fortune for the Marquis of Dingbei.

Gu Jinghui said, "I just feel... well... since he is so talented, it would be good for him to stay in the manor to teach my sixth brother and nephews... I've already finished fighting the war, so I don't really need him anymore. I just want to ask him for some basic knowledge..."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Does the Marquis think that even in war, he is not very useful? You have your own plan in mind."

Gu Jinghui chuckled a few times and said, "...The way we fight is different from what is described in books. I used to have scholars under my command, who were all very learned, but they were really no good at fighting. No wonder people say that a scholar can't rebel for ten years."

Moreover, Mr. Songshan said something about how even chickens and dogs can rise to heaven and benefit from the glory. Gu Jinghui felt that Mr. Songshan was a bit unlucky. If they had known each other a few years earlier, he could have earned a military merit for him. Now that the war is over, Mr. Songshan can only stay at his residence for a long time. What great benefits can he possibly gain?

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "Master Songshan is a great Confucian scholar. If you could learn even a fraction of his skills, it would be easier for you to deal with the emperor in the future. Many people would love to have him come to their homes but can't get him, yet you think you don't need him. It is precisely because there is no war that Master Songshan's abilities are being revealed."

"oh?"

Gu Jinghui looked at Qin Yuan.

Qin Yuan leaned on his shoulder and said softly, "Although my father is very learned, he lacks strategy. Mr. Songshan is not only more learned than my father, but also far more strategic. Now that the Crown Prince is ill and weak, the princes have different thoughts, and the court officials also have their own plans. My husband is caught in the middle and it is not easy. If you have any questions, you can talk to Mr. Songshan. Even if it is just to relax and relieve your boredom, what's wrong with that?"

Gu Jinghui paused for a moment, then said, "I only wanted to discuss this with you."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan was also taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Does my husband consider me a trusted advisor?"

Gu Jinghui said, "Madam is intelligent and talented. It would be a waste of her talents for her to be my advisor. It is my great fortune to marry her."

Qin Yuan sighed, "My husband doesn't look down on me because I'm young or a woman. He listens to my words. I am truly blessed."

The two praised each other.

Qin Yuancai said, "Listening to only one side leads to ignorance, while listening to both sides leads to enlightenment. It's a good thing that my husband can consult with more people when he encounters problems. Isn't this just like the saying 'three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang'?"

Gu Jinghui laughed and said, "The three of us... haha... you're right."

Qin Yuan then said, "Tomorrow I will arrange for someone to renovate the courtyard. In the future, Sixth Master, my nephews, and my cousins ​​will probably have to bother Mr. Songshan quite often. I think it would be better if the kitchen asked Mr. Songshan to take orders every day, and our small kitchen could send some things over from time to time. We will also need to place some clever maids and servants around Mr. Songshan to figure out his preferences. We don't know if his family members will be willing to move in, so we need to make a register and prepare the monthly allowance as well."

Seeing Qin Yuan happily counting on her fingers, Gu Jinghui smiled and said, "I'll do whatever you say. With your arrangement, I think Mr. Songshan will definitely live comfortably. He might even be willing to stay in the Marquis's mansion for the rest of his life. If he has family members, we can just help them move in together. In the future, not only will my sixth brother and nephews be able to receive his guidance, but our children will also have this good fortune."

He taught the Gu family's ancestral martial arts, while his father-in-law and Master Songshan taught him knowledge.

His children, regardless of gender, were all exceptionally talented in both literature and martial arts, handsome in appearance, and outstanding among men.

Gu Jinghui became more and more longing as he spoke.

Qin Yuan couldn't help but get annoyed and said, "People are just saying these things normally, and you always go off on tangents."

Gu Jinghui quickly kissed her and said, "Okay, okay, it's my fault, please continue."

Qin Yuan said, "There's nothing more to say. We can ask Cui Ming and Hong Ye when we get back. They are more meticulous than me and might be able to come up with more ideas."

Gu Jinghui nodded.

These two were her right-hand men, and naturally, they were indispensable in settling Mr. Matsuyama's affairs.

The two sat quietly for a while.

Qin Yuan said, "It would be nice if someone were playing string and wind instruments in the pavilion across the way right now."

Gu Jinghui said, "When I was young, my family used to keep actors and courtesans. If I want to listen to them now, I'm afraid I'll have to borrow my sixth brother's aunt."

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Why don't we raise it again? My mother used to love listening to opera, and many of the aunties in the clan would often come and listen to it with her."

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "Forget it, it was just a casual remark. If others knew, they would probably think I was arrogant."

Gu Jinghui was silent for a while, then said, "Very well. I was just thinking about whether to ask the Emperor for permission to be sick. It wouldn't be good if the Emperor found out that I was keeping actors."