Xie Qingwan had arranged a house early on, and they lived in the Mu Tao Courtyard that she and Gu Tianhua bought when they got married. Although it was not as grand and spacious as the General's Mansion, it was quiet and elegant, and large enough for their family to live in.
Mu Taoyuan is very close to the former Jin Yulou. After Shi Xiang Zhai opens, it will be very convenient for them to travel back and forth.
Several families thanked Xie Qingwan again and again. They didn't expect that the wife of the general who defends the country would be so approachable.
After making the arrangements, Mr. Xu suddenly discovered that there were no rooms for Gu Lingze and Zhao Chengmo in the mansion.
"Lingze, Chengmo, why didn't the general's wife have someone clean your room?"
Uncle Xu said, "How about we squeeze in for the next two days like we did before, and then we can do it after we clean up their rooms?"
Just as they were about to take action, Gu Lingze realized that he still had something important to tell everyone.
Zhao Chengmo and Xu Mingyan had actually discovered it before, but since it was Gu Lingze's business, they couldn't speak about it casually, so they let him speak for himself now.
"Everyone, please wait, I have something to tell you."
Just like before, everyone gathered in the main hall.
Gu Lingze swallowed and looked at everyone.
"Everyone knows that I was a bastard who was driven out by the master's family. After I went to Donglin Village, the concubine who gave birth to me thought I was a fool and left me there to fend for myself."
Gu Lingze decided to make it short, "After I came to the capital, I found out that I was actually the legitimate son of the General's Mansion."
"General Gu and Madam Xie are my biological parents, Brother Xiuyi is my biological elder brother, and Feirui is my second elder brother."
Everyone was stunned after hearing this, except Zhao Chengmo and Xu Mingyan who knew the truth.
Aunt Tao shook her head first. "Since you are the biological child of the general and his wife, how could she be willing to abandon you to someone else to raise?"
"My parents also had their own difficulties at the beginning..."
Then Gu Lingze told her again about her engagement with the third prince.
Everyone was shocked again. It seemed that the lives of these high-ranking officials were not much easier than those of ordinary people.
"A lot of things happened afterwards, and then I got to know my parents, grandparents, and my older brothers."
Now I understand why Mrs. Xie cares so much about the food, clothing, housing and transportation of ordinary people like them.
Gu Lingze suddenly felt Xu Mingyan winking at him out of the corner of his eye. He followed Xu Mingyan's gaze and found that Jinzi and Lingzi were sitting on the chairs with their heads down.
Gu Lingze suddenly realized and gave Xu Mingyan a grateful smile. He stood up, holding one of their hands in each, and walked to the garden.
Jinzi and Lingzi both felt that they had become bad. Their brother had his own biological parents, and they should be happy for him, but they just couldn't be happy.
Gu Lingze could understand their feelings very well. In the past, the three of them were a small family, relying on each other for survival. Now, he, as the older brother, has become someone else's child overnight. They must feel abandoned again.
Gu Lingze still let the two of them sit on each of his legs as before, "Do you remember what brother said to you on the first day he regained consciousness?"
Kaneko and Reiko were stunned at first, then nodded slightly.
"I said, you will always be my brother and sister, Gu Lingze. As long as I am still me, no matter who I am or whose family I am from, you just need to remember: I will always be your brother."
They both leaned slightly into his arms, firmly remembering what he said today.
The accommodation for several families has been arranged, and Xie Luocheng has almost negotiated the price of Jinyulou. Once the final price is agreed upon, they can start preparing for the preliminary stage of the restaurant.
In three days, the tribute from the vassal states will end. This time, the tribute was safe for Qianyuan State. Qi Yuanjing woke up in time and did not arouse suspicion from those countries that were ready to make a move.
In fact, although it is called tribute, in fact, in addition to some vassal states and dependent states, there are also some countries allied with Qianyuan State. Among them, Qianhan State has the most embarrassing status.
Before Qi Yuanjing, Qianyuan Kingdom had always paid tribute to Qianhan Kingdom.
But since Qi Yuanjing ascended the throne, he has worked hard to govern the country, appointed people to the right positions, been frugal and loved the people, making the Qianyuan Kingdom a new look.
Later, the Qianhan Kingdom repeatedly provoked and wantonly plundered cattle, sheep, women and young men at the border. Qi Yuanjing could no longer tolerate it and sent troops to declare war on the Qianhan Kingdom.
In the early stage, they could only barely draw, after all, the people of Qianhan were strong and powerful. But suddenly a Gu Tianhua appeared, who was simply the nemesis of Qianhan country.
Ever since he became the commander-in-chief, Qianhan Kingdom has never gained any advantage over Qianyuan Kingdom.
Now, the situation has turned around. It is Qianhan Kingdom's turn to pay tribute to Qianyuan Kingdom. Moreover, it is neither a vassal state, nor a vassal state, nor an ally. To put it bluntly, it is a defeated country.
Unexpectedly, this time, Qin Zhantian, the second prince of Qianhan Kingdom, actually asked the emperor of Qianhan Kingdom for a marriage alliance, which caught the envoys of many countries by surprise.
"I only have three sons, and they are all married with wives. How can I form an alliance with your Qianhan Kingdom?" Qi Yuanjing waved his hand, "I think it's better to forget it."
Qin Zhantian replied very sincerely, "Your Majesty, I think the marriage between two countries should be based on sincerity, not status."
Qi Yuanjing wanted to see what he was up to, "Oh? What does the Second Prince mean by that?"
"Qianyuan and Qianhan have lived side by side for generations. In the past, there were some misunderstandings that caused conflicts between the two sides, but if a bridge of communication can be built, I think the misunderstandings between the two countries will gradually decrease and eventually disappear."
The envoys from various countries present all knew that what Qin Zhantian said was just a polite remark. Can marriage solve the conflict? Then there will be no more wars between countries.
"Since the Second Prince said that status is not important, then your Qianhan Kingdom can send a few noble ladies to marry. Our Qianyuan Kingdom also has many outstanding children of royal ministers."
Qin Zhantian bowed and saluted, "Since this matter was brought up by Qianhan Country, it is natural for us to take the initiative to propose marriage."
Qi Yuanjing's expression did not change at all. "The Second Prince is so confident. It seems that someone has chosen him."
"yes."
"Then tell me which noble lady made you so persistent."
"Your Majesty, it is Gu Lingze, the Divine Doctor from the General's Mansion."
The whole room was in uproar. The second prince of Qianhan Kingdom actually wanted His Majesty to personally ask for a doctor to marry him? What a ridiculous thing.
Qi Yuanjing raised his eyebrows, as if he was aroused by a hint of interest. "Since you want to marry him, it means he is a young man. How can a young man be a miracle doctor?"
Qin Zhantian's face suddenly showed a trace of obsession, "This is his uniqueness. Ever since he saved my life, I vowed to marry him."
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