Gu Xin handled two cases in February, and the people from the Dali Temple and the Jingzhao Prefecture have gone from being respectful at the beginning to genuinely admiring her now.
The first case already had a lead from Lord Qin, so Gu Xin just continued the investigation. Since much of the evidence and clues were already there, she didn't think much of it.
But in this second case, Gu Xin led the entire process. She didn't wrongly accuse anyone or punish anyone wrongly. She found the real culprit in three days, and she only used people from the Jingzhao Prefecture. This is really impressive for someone who is new to cases.
At the end of February, the emperor sent someone to the Gu family, saying that he and the Empress Dowager would be coming over for dinner that evening so that everyone could have a get-together.
The emperor also said to invite Gu Hui and Gu Nian, as well as Gu Qingyuan's family.
Thanks to Gu Shouxin's efforts and the emperor's great favor, Gu Qingyuan has now been promoted to Vice Minister of Revenue.
Gu Qingyuan possessed the original owner's memories. The original owner had entered officialdom through the imperial examination and served as a county magistrate in a small county under the prosperous Suzhou Prefecture for several years. After Gu Qingyuan transmigrated, he achieved many outstanding political achievements in his post and was transferred to the newly established Linzhou Prefecture as the prefect for three years. Although his resume was not impressive enough in the eyes of some people, he was a member of the Gu family and was indeed capable, so the position of Vice Minister of Revenue was quite easy for him.
As for the various obstacles he will encounter after taking office, neither the emperor nor Gu Shouxin will offer any help; he will have to rely on himself.
That evening, the grand feast that the Gu family's kitchen had been preparing since after lunch was served one by one after everyone arrived.
The Empress Dowager held Gu Hui's hand and asked her about her recent health.
Gu Hui is three months pregnant, the pregnancy is stable, and she no longer has any symptoms of morning sickness. She recently heard that Gu Xin is living a fulfilling life, and she is envious.
She told the Empress Dowager that if she could, she would also like to visit the military camp.
The Empress Dowager naturally wouldn't allow it. She patted Gu Hui's hand affectionately: "Huihui, it's not that your great-grandmother won't allow it, but the child you're carrying is your great-grandmother's most precious child. Not a single mishap can happen to him. You can play anywhere in the capital, but you can't leave the capital. If you leave the capital, your great-grandmother worries that we might not be able to take care of everyone. Just be a good girl and listen to me, okay?"
Gu Hui's baby is the fifth-generation descendant of the Empress Dowager. How could she not be nervous?
She's almost eighty. Although she's always been in good health and full of energy, who knows what tomorrow will bring? She just wants Gu Hui to take good care of herself during her pregnancy so that she can see her fifth generation of descendants.
Zhang also chimed in, "Hui, what are you thinking? We allowed you to go before, but now you're pregnant. You can't go! If you go, I'll turn against you!"
Grandma Gu agreed with Zhang this time, glancing at Gu Hui: "If you're bored at home, come back and plant flowers with me and your grandfather. Or, go learn painting from your second aunt. You're not allowed to go to the army camp!"
Gu Hui: "..."
Her mother, her grandmother, and her great-grandmother all forbade it. Could she resist? She couldn't resist; she had no choice but to agree.
Peng Ze at the next table breathed a sigh of relief. Gu Hui's pregnancy symptoms hadn't been too bad lately, and she really wanted to go to the camp every day. He could hardly stop her. Fortunately, her family was very supportive!
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