Chapter 286: A Generation of Grand Secretaries (48)

the next day.

The entire Prime Minister's residence was bustling with activity, everyone was busy, but they all seemed very happy. After all, from this day forward, the residence finally had a true mistress.

Wen Wan felt weak all over and couldn't muster any strength. She was held tightly by Gu Sui and felt a little hot. Wen Wan reached out to push him away, but Gu Sui chuckled, "Hot? I'll have someone bring in some ice."

"Um."

Gu Sui got up and quickly brought ice to the room. He didn't go back to sleep. He touched Wen Wan's forehead and said, "She's a little hot. I'll go get the doctor to take a look."

Wen Yan: "..."

hot?

Does she have a fever?

Okay, I am a little dizzy, but why see a doctor? She has her pride, so she stopped Gu Sui. Gu Sui could only ask the housekeeper to prepare some fever reducers, then poured a cup of hot water, helped Wen Wan up to drink water and take medicine, and then wrapped her in the quilt. "Sleep a little longer. I'll talk to your parents. What do you want to eat? I'll have someone make it."

"fish."

"Okay, let's sleep some more, it was too late last night."

Wen Yan: "..."

She opened her eyes and glared at Gu Sui, then closed them to sleep. Gu Sui bent down and kissed Wen Wan on the face, then on the forehead, then on the tip of the nose, and finally on the lips.

Satisfied, he dressed and left the room.

Afterwards, I went to the kitchen and asked someone to prepare some light dishes, mainly a fresh fish to steam.

He went to pay his respects to Mr. and Mrs. Shen. Mr. and Mrs. Shen were satisfied with Gu Sui. After all, although he was their son-in-law, he was also the Grand Secretary, who held great power in the court and was deeply favored by the emperor. He treated them with such respect and did not put on any official airs. He handled everything properly and thoughtfully. How could they not be satisfied?

“Father, Mother, Ajiao is still sleeping. If you need anything, just have the housekeeper take care of it,” Gu Sui said.

Father Shen: "We're fine. You're busy with your official duties, so just go ahead and do your work. When you get back, you can play chess with me sometime."

Gu Sui readily agreed.

As for Mother Shen, she looked at her son-in-law with a smile of maternal affection. She was very satisfied with this son-in-law. He was handsome, promising, and had a good personality. Most importantly, he was devoted to her daughter and could even refuse a princess. There was simply no one else like him in the world.

So she gave Gu Sui a lot of things, a typical mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

Wen Wan slept in a daze again. When she woke up, it was already noon. She called out to Gui Zhi, who came in to help her comb her hair and get dressed.

"Where is Asui?"

"The master has gone out, but the steamed fish has been kept warm. I'll have someone bring it over. Madam, please eat more."

Wen Wan nodded. She was indeed hungry, feeling like she could eat half a pig right now. Although that was an exaggeration, Wen Wan later ate half a fish, some side dishes, and drank half a bowl of porridge, which wasn't a small amount.

The steward came to see Wen Wan and offered to transfer some maids, but Wen Wan refused, saying, "I have Gui Zhi, and I don't need too many people to serve me."

The butler nodded. He could simply give Guizhi some pointers; Guizhi was a sensible person, so he was at ease.

Then he presented some account books, saying, "Madam, these are all for the household's management, and you will be in charge of managing them from now on."

Wen Yan: "..."

She could understand the plot, but when she picked up a book at random and opened it, it was so densely packed that she couldn't understand it at all. She had no idea how to manage accounts. "These are things that the housekeeper helps with. I don't really understand them, and I don't want to do them."

"But……"

How could the lady not care about these things? But then she thought that the lady was still young and had just married the master. Their relationship was very good, so she might not want to do anything else. Anyway, his arms and legs were still intact. She could take care of things for a few years and let the lady and the master cultivate their relationship. Maybe they could even have a little prince. That would be a good thing.

Wen Wan continued, "Just give me a monthly allowance so I can go out and have fun."

The butler nodded. "Yes, Madam."

After the housekeeper left, Wen Wan slumped onto the table, feeling a sharp pain in her back and not wanting to move. Gui Zhi knew the reason and said, "Madam, would you like Gui Zhi to massage it for you?"

Wen Wan: "Okay, thank you Guizhi."

Wen Wan walked to the soft couch on the side and asked Gui Zhi to massage her. Sure enough, Gui Zhi's technique was quite good. Wen Wan felt comfortable from the massage and started to feel sleepy again. She soon drifted off to sleep again.

Guizhi took a thin quilt and covered Wenwan with it.

She then quietly left. The butler's gaze just now clearly indicated that he had something to tell her, and she had to go and listen.

Gu Sui was buying things for his wife on the street when the Emperor summoned him to the palace.

The Emperor looked at him and felt that he was in a bad mood, which he could understand. After all, he had been called over on the first day of his marriage, and putting himself in his shoes, he was a little unhappy.

"Gu Qing, I have something important to discuss with you."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Lin Weiquan's matter involves my third son. I never expected that he would be involved in the corruption case in Jizhou. I am getting old now, and my princes have become ambitious. Everyone in the court is forming factions. The only person I can trust is Minister Gu."

Gu Sui was personally promoted by him. It could be said that he gave Gu Sui power and status, although this was also based on Gu Sui's ability. Over the years, Gu Sui had done a lot of things for him, and he had done each one very well.

The Emperor trusted Gu Sui greatly, not only because of his abilities, but also because he knew Gu Sui's intentions.

From the very beginning, Gu Sui made his purpose clear to the Emperor: his purpose in becoming an official was to avenge his parents.

As long as a person has a purpose, they can control things. The emperor needs an absolutely fair blade so that he can know everything that happens in the court and control all his ministers and princes. Gu Sui needs power. They are ruler and subject, and they also have a mutually beneficial relationship.

Gu Sui is too insightful and too intelligent.

If such a person harbors malicious intentions, he is a scourge; but if he is of one mind with the emperor, he is a trusted minister.

"Your Majesty, please do not overthink it. Everything is under Your Majesty's control. I have almost uncovered the clues behind Lin Wei's body, but the scope is too broad, and I am very worried."

What are you worried about?

“I’m worried that it might involve the princes, who are, after all, the emperor’s sons.”

The Emperor laughed loudly, "You are the first person who dares to be so frank with me about wanting to deal with the prince. Everyone else is terrified when they hear that the crown prince is involved. They say all sorts of nice things in front of me, trying not to offend anyone. Only you dare to investigate further."

Gu Sui: "Because His Majesty trusts me, I must live up to His Majesty's trust."

"Go ahead and investigate. I also want to see just how big my ambitions are."

After finishing their business, the Emperor began to discuss personal matters.

"Since you are newly married, I will grant you a few days off so that you can spend more time with your wife."

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."

"Alas, what a pity, you did not marry my daughter."

Gu Sui: "I have a beloved, and Your Majesty's granting of my wish is my good fortune. Moreover, how can a mere subject be worthy of a princess? I only wish to be Your Majesty's loyal subject."

Gu Sui did not want to become the emperor's son-in-law. On the one hand, he deeply loved Wen Wan. On the other hand, if he really married the princess, it would not be a good thing for Gu Sui. Not to mention that the emperor's son-in-law was not allowed to participate in politics, even if the emperor allowed him to participate in politics, there would be many restrictions, and he would even be completely controlled by the emperor. He did not want to live under the control of others.