The family of four discussed it for a long time and finally decided to go together. They also discussed what kind of conveniences they could ask the Empress Dowager and the Emperor for.
When they returned to their room, Cai Xiaolian was still awake, reading by the fire while waiting for Gu Shouxin.
Gu Shouxin felt a warmth in his heart and went over to hug Cai Xiaolian: "Don't look at it, it'll hurt your eyes."
Cai Xiaolian rubbed her cheek against Gu Shouxin's: "I can't sleep without someone by my side."
As soon as she said that, Gu Shouxin picked her up and carried her horizontally, startling her so much that she cried out. Gu Shouxin then covered her mouth with his own.
Outside, the cold wind howled, but inside, the room was filled with the warmth of spring.
Afterwards, Gu Shouxin hugged Cai Xiaolian, gently stroking her hair, and said, "Xiaolian, you may have to suffer for the next few years."
Cai Xiaolian was taken aback.
Gu Shouxin then told Cai Xiaolian about the matter in Kuncheng.
Cai Xiaolian smiled and said, "That's great. The Emperor has given you supreme power over there, so I can go and vigorously develop my career!"
As she spoke, Cai Xiaolian sat up, wanting to get out of bed and have Gu Shouxin draw her a simple map of Kuncheng, but Gu Shouxin pulled her back into the quilt: "You're such a grown woman, yet you act like a child. It's so cold, why are you getting up naked!"
Cai Xiaolian chuckled: "Isn't this why I'm happy? You don't know, actually, when I came to the capital, I had to think a lot more about things. It wasn't as smooth as it was in Qingzhou. I've been here for three months and I still haven't decided where to start."
Gu Shouxin tapped Cai Xiaolian's nose: "Stop grinning like an idiot. If your daughters all follow your example, what are you going to do if you end up raising two silly daughters?"
Cai Xiaolian shoved Gu Shouxin: "Get lost!"
Instead of pushing it away, they were surrounded and the room was filled with the feeling of spring.
Anyway, Gu Shouxin made up his mind that night: his parents and wife were all willing to go to Kuncheng, and his older brother had no objections either.
...
The next day, Gu Shouxin took a day off. In the morning, while he was leading the five children in their martial arts practice, he brought up the matter.
Gu Xin's sword flourish went awry, and she ran to Gu Shouxin's side: "Dad, are you telling the truth?"
Gu Shouxin told her to stand properly and continue.
Gu Xin was no longer in the mood to practice her skills and was looking at Gu Shouxin absentmindedly.
Gu Hui was exchanging words with Gu Nian: "Second Uncle, I'm fine. Anyway, General Peng has already agreed to let me join Madam Peng's ranks!"
Gu Nian: "Dad, I'm fine with it too. It's too inconvenient here in the capital. I've been thinking about making cement these past few days, but it's hard to find a place. Kuncheng is quite suitable."
Gu En, who was driving wooden stakes nearby, said, "Second Uncle, no matter where we are, I have to go back to take the exam, right? The journey back from the capital is about the same as the journey back from Kuncheng, so I'm fine with it."
Gu Si: "Second Uncle, I'll listen to you!"
Gu Shouxin nodded, then looked at Gu Xin: "Are you happy because A Yuan is in Kuncheng?"
Gu Xin nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes! Dad, I have something very important to tell you, I need to ask Brother Yuanyuan in person. Writing a letter won't work!"
Gu Shouxin: "What is it?"
Gu Xin said, "I want to ask Brother Yuanyuan if I am the one he loves?"
Uncle and nephews: ...
Gu Xin continued, "Recently, based on what my eldest sister and older sister said, as well as Yuan Yuan's past behavior and what I learned from Sister Lu Xue and Second Brother Xue about Yuan Yuan when he was young, I have a bold guess: Yuan Yuan's sweetheart is me! I want to ask him in person to see if it's true?"
Gu Shouxin: "...So what if it is? So what if it isn't?"
Gu Xin was momentarily confused, then said firmly, "If he is, then I will treat him as my sweetheart! After I come of age, I will have him come to my house to propose. If not, then he is still my brother, and I will wait patiently for my sweetheart."
Gu Nian was utterly impressed by Gu Xin's views on relationships. "Really? So carefree!" she thought.
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