Chapter 438: Literature can bring prosperity to the country! Military power can bring peace to the country!

In the afternoon, Qin Zhizhi, Gu Yunfei, Ning Ning and others got enough sleep and came to the shop with little Tuanzi.

Perhaps because someone received the top scholar's calligraphy in the morning, more students came in the afternoon.

Qin Qingyuan and Qin Qingyun's couplets were also matched and received praise from the two, which made the students even more excited.

Thanks to Ning Xuan's help, several people could take turns interacting with the students. With the addition of Zhang Xiucai, the atmosphere became very lively for a while.

When Gu Ting came over with his colleagues, someone happened to match the first couplet of his son-in-law Qin Qingyuan.

"Good, a good pair, very neatly matched!"

The cheers from Gu Ting and his colleagues attracted a group of students to turn around and automatically make way for them.

"Greetings to Minister Gu, Minister Liu, and Lord Chen!"

Zhang Xiucai knew a few of them. Gu Ting often came to the teahouse with them to drink tea on his days off. Zhang Xiucai had a good relationship with the Qin family, so he was naturally familiar with Gu Ting.

"Mr. Zhang is so polite!"

His own son respected Zhang Xiucai very much, and since he was the man favored by his niece's wife, Gu Ting was still very polite to Zhang Xiucai.

When the students heard that it was Minister Gu and the two adults, they hurriedly bowed. It was a pleasant surprise for them, as they did not expect to meet Minister Gu.

"Greetings to Minister Gu, Minister Liu, and Lord Chen!"

There was a sound of greetings at the scene.

"No need to be so polite. We were just strolling around. I didn't expect you to be here to match couples."

Gu Ting's attitude today was very gentle, which surprised everyone. It was rumored that Minister Gu was always against everyone, including the emperor. But this was not evident at all.

Everyone thought it must be a rumor. As Minister Gu was the son-in-law of the emperor, it must be because others were jealous of him that such rumors spread.

"Since Lord Gu and the two lords have met, why not come up with a pair as well."

Mr. Zhang had been in the capital for a long time and had quite a few ideas about doing business. He was just making a request and would not be embarrassed even if he was rejected.

Gu Ting thought about it and nodded.

"In that case, the three of us will each write a couplet. The rules will remain the same as before, and we'll join in the fun."

How could Gu Ting, such a smart person, not understand Zhang Xiucai's intention, but he was willing to help.

This is my niece's wife's shop. As a family, it's only natural for us to come and support it. Besides, my nephew, son, and son-in-law are all here. Since he is here, he must do something. It's as simple as making couplets.

"Thank you, gentlemen!"

Mr. Zhang was very happy to hear this. Since Gu Ting had said so much, it was difficult for his colleague to refuse.

Literati generally like elegance and refinement, and they are actually happy with such things, as they originally came out to drink tea and chat.

Seeing that all three agreed, everyone became even more excited.

"Three adults, please!"

Mr. Zhang quickly made room for the three of them and asked someone to bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone. It was a very easy task for the three of them to come up with a couplet.

Thinking about how well a student had answered just now, the three of them thought carefully before writing.

After all, the students who came today were quite good, and a few people were afraid that the questions were too simple and would not test the students' true level.

As soon as the three-person pairs came out, some students didn't even line up and gathered around to make pairs.

The calligraphy of the prince consort is priceless. As long as you match it, you can take the calligraphy away from the prince consort.

Even if I can't match the couplet of the Prince Consort, there are still couplets of the two adults.

Ning Xuan looked at the crowd and complained to Gu Jinghuai, "It's different now that your uncle and the others are here!"

"Second brother, that's natural. Lord Gu is not only the Minister of Revenue, but also the son-in-law of the emperor. He is a man of both literary talent and martial prowess. I have no regrets in my life if I could receive a piece of calligraphy from Lord Gu."

Qin Qingyun has a high opinion of Gu Ting. Now that there is no war, everyone only remembers the Minister Gu who is always defiant, but many people have forgotten the prince consort who supported the emperor to sit on the throne.

Ning Xuan didn't expect his brother-in-law to admire Gu Ting so much, and jokingly said, "Why don't you go and have a match? With your knowledge, you will definitely be able to match them."

"That's not necessary. If I go and get it right, they'll lose an opportunity. Besides, I'm the one who makes the right pair today, and I'm also the one who wants the milk tea, so I won't go and get it right."

Although Qin Qingyun liked Gu Ting's calligraphy very much, he felt that those students must want it more than he did.

"You are very thoughtful. However, if you like, you can ask Master Gu for one. I think he would be willing to give it to you."

Ning Xuan felt that given the relationship between the Qin and Gu families, if Qin Qingyun really asked Gu Ting for a signature, he would definitely agree.

"Then there's no need to ask for it specifically, just go with the flow!" Qin Qingyun said with a smile.

"Brother Qingyun, Master Xiaoning, what are you talking about?"

Gu Yunlang came to get milk tea for Gu Ting. Seeing that they were chatting happily, he asked casually.

"We are talking about Minister Gu!" Ning Xuan said with a smile.

"Father, is there anything about him that's worth discussing with you?" Gu Yunlang asked curiously.

"Qingyun admires Minister Gu very much and likes his calligraphy very much."

Ning Xuan was also familiar with Gu Yunlang, so there was no need to be so particular when talking to him. After all, Ning Xuan often took him out to play in Qinjia Village.

Gu Yunlang was slightly surprised after hearing Ning Xuan's words. He didn't expect that Brother Qingyun also liked his father's calligraphy.

After thinking for a while, he said to Qin Qingyun, "You make this cup of milk tea for father as a reward. Later, I will choose a better painting by father as a gift for you."

"Ah, wouldn't that be bad?"

Qin Qingyun was a little shocked. He knew that Gu Yunlang was favored, but he didn't expect him to be so favored.

"What's wrong with that? In his free time, my father loves practicing calligraphy and painting, and he has many study rooms."

Gu Yunlang felt that his father's calligraphy and painting were not very good.

"Thank you, Yunlang!"

"The prince is so generous!" Ning Xuan gave Gu Yunlang a thumbs up.

"If you like it, I'll give you one too!"

Gu Yunlang mistakenly thought that Ning Xuan wanted one too, and generously prepared to give him one.

"That's great, I'd like to thank Master Gu first!"

Ning Xuan didn't expect such a good thing to happen, so he had to agree.

"Brother Qingyun, my father's calligraphy isn't as good as my uncle's. If you like collecting, I'll ask my uncle for a piece for you later."

In Gu Yunlang's heart, his uncle's handwriting is better.

"Yunlang, that's too much trouble. Master Gu's is very good."

Qin Qingyun didn't dare to ask the emperor for a calligraphy, he still appreciated Gu Ting's calligraphy more.

"If you don't like it, forget it. Then give it to your father!" Gu Yunlang said with regret.

Qin Qingyun wanted to cover his mouth. What did he mean by he didn't like it? If this got out, the emperor would probably chop off his head.

"Yunlang, the milk tea is ready. Please take it to Minister Gu and the two adults as soon as possible."

Qin Qingyun was really afraid that Gu Yunlang would say something shocking again, so she quickly handed him the three cups of milk tea.

"Thank you, Brother Qingyun!"

Gu Yunlang took the milk tea and went to find his father happily. Qin Qingyun breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally got rid of this ancestor. If he had continued talking, his life would have been in danger. Fortunately, we are all family.

Several people looked at him and laughed.