"Although I am greedy and lustful, I am not a person without sense of propriety."
Princess Huyang stepped onto the soft couch, holding a wine glass, kicked off her embroidered shoes, and shook her snow-white feet, revealing her dandy nature.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "This sentence is really not like my aunt's usual style."
Princess Huyang laughed at herself, "I've lived for most of my life. In the past, I was doted on by my father, the Emperor, and my mother, the Empress, so I could do whatever I wanted. Now, my brother is the only one left. Even if he's willing to continue doting on me, I can't act recklessly."
"Only parental love requires no conditions." Gu Jiu said with emotion.
Princess Huyang smiled at Gu Jiu, "My nephew, you are absolutely right. Only the love of parents is unconditional."
An elder brother’s favor is always conditional.
If Princess Huyang wants to live a more comfortable life, she must ask for less favor and rewards.
Gu Jiu added fruit wine to Hu Yang's glass and said, "Among the people I know, my aunt is the most selfish person."
Princess Huyang laughed heartily, unable to conceal her pride.
"My life is not worth mentioning. The only thing worth mentioning is that I live a free and easy life. Compared with other royal children, my life is not only free and easy, but also free and easy. I can do whatever I want. I know that many people outside are talking about me in this way."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Many people envy my aunt."
Princess Huyang sneered, "But I don't care about other people's envy."
After saying that, she drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
I drank too quickly and got a little drunk.
She shook her head and took Gu Jiu's hand, "My nephew's wife, you are actually the most enviable person in the royal family. You have become the person everyone wants to be. I wish I could live as happily as you!"
"Isn't it nice that my aunt does whatever she wants?" Gu Jiu asked curiously.
Princess Huyang shook her head repeatedly, "I'm not happy! Do you think I'm happy? My nephew's wife, you're not a shallow person. You wouldn't think like others that I can live a happy life just because I have a few lovers."
Gu Jiu smiled and asked casually, "Aunt, what kind of life do you think is a happy one?"
Princess Huyang said in a resounding voice, "Of course, a day like yours is a happy one."
"Aunt, are you sure? If we exchanged identities, are you sure we could live happily?"
Princess Huyang looked hesitant.
She was silent for a while, then took Gu Jiu's hand and asked, "Do you think I will never be happy?"
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Aunt, you are being too stubborn. Is it possible that the knot in your heart has not been untied yet?"
Princess Huyang shook her head repeatedly, "I have no grudges."
Gu Jiu smiled without saying anything and did not refute.
Anyone with a brain could see that Hu Yang had a problem. Her problem was related to Emperor Wende, but the connection didn't seem as close as imagined.
Looking at Hu Yang's current state, it seems like he has reached a dead end and is feeling self-loathing.
Gu Jiu held Hu Yang's hand and said, "Aunt, please be more open-minded. Life is only a few decades long. There is no need to dwell on the past."
"I know!" Princess Huyang put down her wine glass, held her head with both hands, and had a headache.
Gu Jiu ordered someone to bring her some hangover soup to drink.
He ordered the maid to serve him well.
Princess Huyang fell into a deep sleep.
Gu Jiu returned to the study and called Xu Yousi over. "What changes have occurred with Hu Yang recently?"
"Madam, everything is normal with the princess, and there are no changes."
Gu Jiu frowned, "No change is the biggest change."
According to Hu Yang's nature, he has to replace the people around him every three to five months.
It's been so long, almost a year, and I'm still surrounded by those old people. This is very abnormal.
They say she cultivates her mind and character, but she keeps a lover.
People say she is dissolute, but the people around her haven't changed in almost a year.
Forget it, she should not interfere in Huyang’s private affairs.
She instructed: "Write a letter to Gu Yu and Chen Min to let them know they are safe."
At the beginning of the year, Gu Yu took his wife and children to Jiangling to take up his post.
The couple has settled down in Jiangling Prefecture.
Xu Yousi bowed and accepted the order.
Then he added, "Yang Hanlin wants to say goodbye to his wife. I wonder when his wife is free."
The Yang Hanlin mentioned by Xu Yousi is referring to Yang Ji, the Tanhua scholar.
After Gu Jiu's operation, Yang Ji will end his work in the Hanlin Academy early and go to the Northwest Marshal's Office for training.
He was accompanied by other outstanding students from the Hanlin Academy.
The court's move was also to cultivate talents.
War is cruel, but it is also a rare opportunity to gain experience and quickly become successful.
Ambitious people should not miss such an opportunity.
Gu Jiu said, "I will be at Shanhe Academy tomorrow to practice for him."
"I'll make the arrangements right away."
…
The next morning, Gu Jiu took Yu Ge'er and took a carriage to Shanhe Academy.
The mother and son were chatting in the carriage.
"Is Mr. Ren busy lately?"
Yu Ge'er shook his head. "Mr. Ren is never busy. He only needs an hour to handle the work of the Imperial Observatory. In fact, it doesn't take less than an hour at all. He just pretends to be so. He sat in the signing room honestly for a full hour."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Everyone in the court says that His Majesty is too indulgent towards Mr. Ren, and that's true."
Yu Ge'er whispered, "Mother, I'll tell you a secret about Mr. Ren."
"you say."
"In fact, Mr. Ren has wanted to resign for a long time. It was Lord Lu who persuaded him again and again. But Mr. Ren's patience is running out, and he will resign sooner or later."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Resigning is good! After resigning, if you have nowhere to go, you can teach at Shanhe Academy. The courses are arranged by him."
Once a habit is formed, it is difficult to change.
Gu Jiu has developed the habit of collecting great figures, and she has long been coveting Renqiu.
She was hoping that Renqiu would resign so that she could use all sorts of tricks to trick Renqiu into teaching at Shanhe Academy.
She solemnly instructed Yu Ge'er, "Remember to talk more about the benefits of Shanhe Academy in front of Mr. Ren."
"Mr. Ren knows all the pros and cons of Shanhe Academy, so he doesn't need his son to tell him."
Yu Ge'er secretly complained in his heart that his mother had a bad memory. Did she forget that Mr. Ren often went to Shanhe Academy to meet friends and chat?
In the hearts of the students of the academy, Mr. Yang Sanyuan, Mr. Sun Zhuangyuan, and Mr. Ren are known as the Three Friends of the Academy.
Their discussions attracted all students.
Everyone who has attended the Qingtanhui says that they have benefited greatly from it.
Gu Jiu was in a daze for a moment.
Oops, I really have a bad memory.
I almost forgot that Renqiu is no stranger to Shanhe Academy.
Back then, it was she who arranged for Mr. Sanyuan Gong Yang to lure Renqiu to Shanhe Academy.
Have you been too busy recently?
I actually forgot such an important thing.
Gu Jiu regained consciousness and asked, "Do you think Mr. Ren will teach at Shanhe Academy after he resigns?"
Yu Ge'er was a little worried, "Son, I'm not sure. Mr. Ren mentioned it several times, saying that the capital is too stuffy and he wants to go out for a walk."
"Did you say where you were going?"
"The master didn't say anything. He just said he didn't want to stay in the capital because it made him upset."
Gu Jiu laughed and said, "I wonder if Mr. Ren is interested in visiting Jiangling."
Yu Ge'er looked confused.
Gu Jiu pinched his cheek and said, "Mom has her own plans, you don't have to worry."
The carriage drove directly into Shanhe Academy, swaying and shaking, and arrived at the academy's back mountain courtyard.
The maid had already prepared tea and snacks.
The big dog smelled a familiar scent, ran out of the gate and threw himself into Yu Ge'er's arms.
Yu Ge'er hugged the big dog and was very affectionate with it.
Gu Jiu warned him, "Take the dog to the second floor and don't scare anyone."
"My son knows."
At the appointed time, Yang Ji arrived on time.
"My student is late, please forgive me, madam."
"It's my pleasure to be here early. Please sit down and talk."
Yang Ji bowed, then sat down on the ground, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.
Gu Jiu asked with concern: "Have you packed your luggage?"
Yang Ji quickly put down his teacup and said, "Madam, my luggage has been packed and we will leave in three days."
"Are there any difficulties? Don't worry, just tell me if you have any."
"Thank you, ma'am. My only concern is my wife, who is three months pregnant. Could you please take care of her?"
"Congratulations! Don't worry, I will send someone to take good care of your wife."
After a pause, Gu Jiu asked bluntly, "You were originally a third place winner in the imperial examination. If you stayed in the Imperial Academy and were promoted step by step, you would have been able to be sent out to serve as an official in a medium-sized prefecture in a few years. But you chose to go to the northwest, and your return date is uncertain. You might even be delayed because of the unfavorable war situation. Do you regret it? This lady hopes you can tell me the truth. You must understand that the conditions in the Northwest Grand Military Governor's Office will be very difficult, and it is definitely not comparable to the capital."
"Madam, don't worry. I have no regrets. I once traveled thousands of miles, my legs festering, to reach Xiliang. I believe that no matter how harsh the conditions in the northwest are, they cannot compare to the time in Xiliang."
Yang Ji's eyes were firm, without the slightest wavering.
Gu Jiu smiled with satisfaction.
What she was most satisfied with, besides Yang Ji's talent, was his determination.
Once you decide to do something, you will do it to the best of your ability.
Gu Jiu picked up the teacup and said, "This lady is offering tea instead of wine. I wish you a safe journey and a bright future."
"Thank you, ma'am!" Yang Ji quickly picked up the teacup and returned the greeting.
After drinking the tea in the cup, Gu Jiu clapped his hands.
Two maids brought two trays.
The tray was covered with silk cloth, so you couldn't see what was on it.
Gu Jiu signaled Yang Ji to lift the silk cloth.
Yang Ji calmed down and lifted the silk cloth on one of the trays.
"dagger!"
On the tray was a dagger that was flashing with cold light.
Gu Jiu picked up one of the daggers, pulled out a hair, and then the dagger cut the hair into two pieces.
His hand loosened, and the dagger fell straight into the table without making any sound.
Yang Ji was shocked.
This is a sharp blade that can cut hair!
Gu Jiu pulled out the dagger and put it back on the tray. "Two daggers, one for you and one for Chen Zhuangshi."
"Where did you get such a sharp blade, Madam?"
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, his eyes full of joy, "I accidentally got some alloy in my small blacksmith workshop and made several daggers. This is one of them."
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