Yu Ge'er frowned and looked very sad.
"Can God really sense people's wishes? Will God respond as long as we are sincere?"
"Of course not!"
"But when my grandfather offered sacrifices to the heavens, heaven immediately sent down a shower of rain. Everyone said it was a 'miracle,' that the imperial power was bestowed by heaven."
"Miracles can also be created by humans. As long as someone who is well versed in astronomy calculates the time of rain in advance, anyone can perform a miracle."
Similar conversations occurred many times between mother and son after the sacrifice to heaven.
Later, Yu Ge'er asked again: "Mother, you said that God cannot respond to people's prayers. What is your basis? Why are you so sure?"
"Because it wasn't a miracle, it was just a carefully planned performance."
"What if there really was a miracle? What if that wasn't a planned performance, but was truly a divine intervention?"
Gu Jiu was completely confused.
Why do children have so many whys?
My head is so big.
Emperor Wende performed a miracle and was about to brainwash Yu Ge'er.
Gu Jiu thought about it and finally came up with a solution.
Please ask a skilled craftsman to spend several days to complete it.
Then Gu Jiu brought Yu Ge'er to the flower hall.
The teapot is steaming and the water is boiling.
The boiling water was bubbling.
The steam coming out of the spout of the teapot drives a small bamboo chain, which in turn drives a waterwheel the size of a palm.
The waterwheel draws water from the pool and pours it into the potted plants.
Repeated cycle!
Gu Jiu asked Yu Ge'er, "Just look at the waterwheel. Is it a miracle? It moves on its own without any external force. Anyone who sees it would think it's magical. But when you see the teapot and the bamboo chain, you realize, oh, so that's how it is. It's not a miracle. The rain that fell on the day of the sacrifice to heaven was also not a miracle. With the careful calculation of someone who is well versed in astronomy, anything is possible."
Yu Ge'er stared at the constantly turning waterwheel, dazzled. Nothing had ever made him so focused.
Hengge'er ran in from outside, clapping his hands and shouting happily, "It's so fun! I want to play too."
Gu Jiu touched Heng Ge'er's head and said, "This is not a joke. Be careful, it might get hot."
Yu Ge'er's eyes lit up and he asked Gu Jiu seriously, "Mother, what is this?"
Gu Jiu said: "This is steam!"
"steam?"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily. "Yes, it's steam. You see, when the water boils, steam comes out. The steam is very hot, very scalding. The bamboo chain is impacted by the steam and starts to move. When the bamboo chain moves, the waterwheel will move with it. The source of everything is steam."
Yu Ge'er's face was serious, "Mother, is there really no miracle?"
"No!"
Yu Ge'er fell silent and began to use his brain to think about serious scientific problems.
A few days later, he said to Gu Jiu, "Mother, I want to ask for advice from Supervisor Ren!"
Gu Jiu asked him: "Have you thought about it?"
Yu Ge'er nodded heavily, "Son, I've thought it through! If I have any questions in my mind, I must ask for clarification."
"Aren't you worried that Ren Jianzheng is fooling you?"
"Son, don't be afraid!"
Gu Jiu laughed and pinched the child's cheek. "Go! On your day off, the Supervisor will go to the Shanhe Academy to talk to Mr. Yang. You can take this opportunity to ask them for advice."
Yu Ge'er immediately laughed, no longer serious as before, "Thank you, mother! Aren't you worried about your son?"
"Mother believes in you. You have your own judgment and won't be easily led astray."
“What if my son is really taken to the ditch?”
"Then get up, dust yourself off, and start again!"
Yu Ge'er nodded and hummed, "Don't worry, mother, your son will not be led astray."
"Don't brag, or you'll get slapped in the face later. It'll hurt like a slap!"
Yu Ge'er immediately covered his cheeks and said, "Son, don't brag in the future."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Remember, you must have a plan in mind. You don't have to say it out loud to avoid being slapped in the face. But you must have firm confidence in your heart."
Yu Ge'er nodded heavily.
On the day off, Yu Ge'er went to Shanhe Academy under the escort of the guards.
The maid Ah Qing asked, "Madam, aren't you worried about the eldest young master?"
Gu Jiu took a bite of the sweet-scented osmanthus cake and said, "Of course I'm worried! But the child has to grow up eventually, and I can't protect him forever. I have to give him the opportunity to go out and gain more experience. Even if he is led astray, I will take it as a training. Every failure makes you wiser!"
The maid Ah Qing smiled and said, "Madame Fang has been complaining since early this morning. She's very worried about the eldest young master. She's afraid that he'll be deceived."
Gu Jiu laughed and said, "Tell Madam Fang that she's just worrying about nothing. If you have time, go down the mountain to the school and teach a few more students."
"Madam, have you forgotten that Nanny Fang is on vacation this month?"
Gu Jiu patted his head and said, "Look at my memory. Pregnancy makes women stupid for three years. This is true."
The maid Ah Qing covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "Madam's words are really interesting."
Gu Jiu pinched her face, which was very tender.
"Follow this lady, and you will become interesting in the future."
"As a servant, I am already satisfied to be able to serve Madam."
…
It was not until evening that Yu Ge'er returned from the academy.
After returning, he locked himself in the room and refused to eat.
This made Nanny Fang very anxious.
The guard said, "Mr. Yang asked his subordinates to tell Madam not to worry about the young master. He learned a lot of useful things today, and he needs time to absorb them."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I understand."
Yu Ge'er spent a few days and seemed to have thought it through.
Gu Jiu looked into his clear eyes, and it was obvious that he had not been led astray by anyone.
Congratulations!
My son has good composure and has his own judgment at such a young age. I am proud of him.
Gu Jiu wanted to reward Yu Ge'er with two big cream buns.
But before she could mention the reward, Yu Ge'er took the lead and said, "Mother, I want to take Ren Jianzheng as my teacher."
puff!
Gu Jiu spit out a mouthful of water.
"Are you sure you want to take Ren Jianzheng as your master?"
"Yes!" Yu Ge'er was very serious and was definitely not joking.
Gu Jiu put down his teacup and asked solemnly, "Why is it Supervisor Ren instead of Mr. Yang?"
Yu Ge'er said without hesitation: "Mr. Yang is not suitable for my son. Ren Jianzheng is a talented person. He is the mentor and friend in my son's mind."
"Oh? Why did you choose Ren Jianzheng? Because he's knowledgeable, young, and good-looking?"
Yu Ge'er thought about it and said carefully: "Because he is very interesting. My son likes him. My son feels that being with him makes him interesting. Maybe it is also because he is young and good-looking, and my son and him can talk to each other. Of course, the most important thing is that he is very knowledgeable."
"Then you know, he is the director of the Imperial Observatory, a person your royal grandfather values very much. If you want to become his disciple, you must obtain your royal grandfather's consent."
Yu Ge'er thought for a moment and said, "I have come to the palace to ask to see the Emperor, and I beg the Emperor to allow me to take Mr. Ren as my teacher."
They all changed their address to Mr. Ren, it seems that Yu Ge'er has decided on Renqiu.
Gu Jiu asked, "Has Mr. Ren agreed to take you as his disciple?"
"Mr. Ren said that as long as I am willing, he is willing."
Gu Jiu laughed and patted the child's head. "Okay, mother supports you. But mother won't help you this time. You have to convince the emperor grandfather on your own. Is that okay?"
"Son, you can!"
…
Yu Ge'er spent several days preparing to persuade Emperor Wende.
He specially chose a sunny day and brought Heng Ge'er to the palace to pay his respects.
Gu Jiu stayed in Xiaozhu and said he would not help, so he really did not help.
This made everyone in Xiaozhu extremely upset.
Even Qingmei, Qingzhu, Xiaocui and others ran to Xiaozhu to wait for news.
"Madam is so careless. She actually let the eldest son bring the second son into the palace. What if there is an accident?"
"With Wang Yi and Zhao Minfa serving them, nothing will happen."
"Are you really relieved, Madam?" Qingmei was so worried that her stomach cramped.
She watched Yu Ge'er grow up, and when she thought about Yu Ge'er having to face the Emperor alone at such a young age, she was more nervous than the person himself.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, the two children will be fine. This lady has made all the arrangements."
Several people breathed a sigh of relief.
"I was saying that Madam couldn't possibly ignore the two young masters. Thank God! I hope the two young masters can return safely."
Qingmei and a few others put their hands together and prayed for blessings from the gods and Buddhas.
Nanny Fang went directly to the Buddhist temple, chanted scriptures and prayed very piously.
Gu Jiu rubbed his nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
It seems that she, as a mother, doesn't care about her children as much as the maids do.
It turns out that you have a big heart.
When the city gate was about to close, Yu Ge'er took Heng Ge'er back to Xiaozhu.
He was accompanied by three carts of gifts, four eunuchs and four palace maids.
"Thank God, the two young masters are finally back." The maids felt relieved.
Nanny Fang was so happy that she cried.
Hengge'er threw himself into Gu Jiu's arms, "Mother, I miss you."
Gu Jiu hugged him and tapped his little head, "You're all sweaty. Did you have a crazy time in the palace?"
Heng Ge'er grinned, it was indeed a crazy day of fun.
Gu Jiu ordered the maid to take Hengge'er downstairs to wash up.
Then she beckoned Yu Ge'er to come over and said, "Follow me to the study to talk. All of you, stand still and don't move without my order."
Gu Jiu pointed at the yellow gate palace maid who came from the palace.
Then she led Yu Ge'er to the study.
"Have you convinced your royal grandfather?"
Yu Ge'er laughed, his eyes slightly smug, "Grandfather Emperor has promised his son to be Mr. Ren's disciple. However, Mr. Ren has to work, so he can only study with him on his days off. He still studies at the academy on weekdays."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Mother wants to congratulate you. You have single-handedly convinced your royal grandfather. That's remarkable. You know, your royal grandfather is not someone who is easily persuaded. Tell me, what's going on with the three carts of gifts and those people outside?"
Yu Ge'er said hurriedly, "The three carts of gifts were gifts from our ancestors, the Empress Dowager, the Grandmother, the Grandfather, and several concubines in the harem. They were given to us four siblings. The others were gifts from our ancestors and the Empress Dowager to my son and my second brother, for us to use at their will."
The ancestor that Yu Ge'er mentioned was Empress Dowager Xiao.
The imperial grandmother is naturally Empress Pei.
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "Accept the gift. Mother will take care of those people for you."
Yu Ge'er felt relieved, and said, "Thank you, mother. I was just worried about how to arrange for those people."
"Go down! Next time you go to the palace, don't bring anyone back."
"Son understands."
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