Coincidentally, two years ago, Gu Shouxin and his two brothers each had a son in the same month, making a total of four. They all took the surname of the royal family, and their names were recorded in the Gu family genealogy.
The Empress Dowager had an idea she didn't mention. She planned to wait until Gu Shouxin was transferred to the capital before letting the Emperor make the arrangements, which was to confer a title of kingship upon Gu Shouxin's grandfather, based on the political achievements of the three Gu brothers.
As for who will inherit this title, it will naturally be chosen from the four of them: Xiao Jiu, Xiao Shi, Xiao Shi, Xiao Shi, and Xiao Shi Er, since only the four of them have the surname Ye.
There are four in total; who gets them depends on their luck.
Grandpa Gu and the others were unaware of these matters; it was only the Empress Dowager and the Emperor who were discussing them.
Now Gu Shouxin is an official in the court, Gu Dabo was enfeoffed as Huinong Marquis for his merits in farming, Gu Sishu was also enfeoffed as Lu Marquis for making something unique, and Gu Sangu was already enfeoffed as a princess. Therefore, the royal family's compensation to Grandpa Gu is truly undisguised.
Some veteran officials have even guessed Grandpa Gu's identity, but the court is currently stable, and there is no prince who dares to rebel. The crown prince is only two years old and still young, so no one has mentioned this matter.
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On July 17th, Cheng Huaijin stayed in Sanchakou Village for a few days, planning to visit Xiaoyu's adoptive parents in Linzhou.
Grandpa and Grandma Gu did not go with them, but stayed in the village, planning to stay for a few more days before heading to the capital. Gu En accompanied Grandpa and Grandma Gu, while Gu Xin and Gu Yingxue went to Linzhou with Cheng Huaijin.
"I wonder if Mother gave birth to a younger brother or a younger sister. Although I like both younger brothers and sisters, I still want a younger brother more." Gu Yingxue chatted with Gu Xin on the carriage to Linzhou.
"Xue'er, let me tell you, if it's a younger brother, you should beat him up as soon as possible. People say you should beat up your younger brother early, because you won't be able to beat him when he's older, and that's the truth. I even doubt I can beat Enzi now. It's a pity I didn't beat him when he was little!" Gu Xin said seriously.
"Haha, Sister Xin Xin, didn't you educate Brother Enzi as the older sister that day?" Gu Yingxue laughed. Gu Xin's habit of disciplining her younger brother early must have been taught by Gu Nian.
“Yeah! He said he wasn’t going to see Yingying, he went to buy books, who would believe that! My dad’s collection of books is more than the bookstores in town, right? He’s been reading my dad’s books for ages, why would he need to go to town to buy books?” Gu Xin complained.
That day she said to Enzi, "Yingying is already married and has a child. Her baby can even crawl. It's not fair of him to secretly go and watch her like that!"
But Gu En still wouldn't admit it. The two siblings are only a few months apart and grew up together. Can't Gu Xin tell whether Gu Ren is telling the truth or lying?
“I think Enzi has already let go of that Yingying girl,” Cheng Huaijin rarely interjected in the conversation between the two girls.
"Hmm?" Gu Xin and Gu Yingxue looked at Cheng Huaijin.
“I understand Enzi’s current state of mind somewhat.” Cheng Huaijin looked at the two girls and smiled with relief. “When I was eleven or twelve, I also had a crush on a girl. Then we were separated by distance. Everyone has changed. I changed, and that girl changed too. Our experiences are different now. It’s just like Enzi and Yingying. Yingying is still from the small town, but Enzi is no longer that simple person from the small town. He carries different burdens. Most importantly, Yingying got married and had children. Their life trajectories can no longer overlap.”
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