Uncle Gu thought about the emperor's two visits to Sanchakou Village and concluded that this man was just like Prince Kang and Duke Chengen, only he was unlucky and his enjoyment of food, drink and entertainment was delayed because of the emperor's throne.
Uncle Gu felt great sympathy for the emperor, so he went to the Empress Dowager to persuade him.
The Empress Dowager thought that Uncle Gu had come to say goodbye, and her face was full of reluctance: "My eldest grandson, what do you want? Grandmother will prepare it for you. Do you want Grandmother to give you an imperial decree? When your parents and second son bully you, you can use it to scare them?"
Uncle Gu shook his head, obediently sat down on the low stool next to the Empress Dowager, and held the old lady's hand: "Grandmother, I don't want anything, I just want Grandmother to see Grandmother every day."
He spoke with utmost seriousness and sincerity, which brought tears to the eyes of the Empress Dowager.
Look how filial her eldest grandson is! He endures being bullied by his parents and brothers, and he just wants to see his old woman.
For a moment, the Empress Dowager wanted to summon the Emperor and order the entire Gu family to be transferred back to the capital. However, she remained rational and patted Uncle Gu's hand, saying, "Why don't you stay in the capital? After your wife gives birth, Grandmother will send someone to bring her here. Then you can come to the palace every day to talk with Grandmother."
Uncle Gu blinked his innocent big eyes: "Grandma, the capital isn't fun. I can take you to Kunzhou, the Chunnan City that my second son asked me to develop. It's beautiful and spring-like all year round. I've wanted to take you there for a long time. You can eat whatever fruit you want in my fields, catch fish if you want, and catch shrimp with Lao Kang and Lao Xue. Seafood is so delicious! Grandma, you must have never eaten anything fresh before! I want to give you all the good, fresh food."
The Empress Dowager was so moved by this that tears welled up in her eyes.
There was a time when she thought she would be all alone in this life. Her husband was gone, her two sons were gone, and all her relatives had passed away before her, leaving her all alone.
The emperor was raised by her and was filial to her, but she still hoped to have more children and grandchildren, just like ordinary people, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
She thought it was a pipe dream, but unexpectedly, God was kind and granted her wish.
Uncle Gu took out his handkerchief and wiped away the Empress Dowager's tears: "Grandmother, don't cry. I know you're not sad, you're happy, right? You want to go too, don't you? Then Grandmother, please come with me! Huihui and Pengze's wedding is coming up soon, and Grandmother can also officiate at her great-granddaughter's wedding banquet. Huihui's mother was very fertile, so Huihui will definitely be able to give birth to many children. Maybe next year Grandmother will even be able to hold her great-great-grandson! Then Grandmother will be the most blessed old lady in the world, and our family will have five generations under one roof!"
The Empress Dowager was somewhat tempted, but considering the situation in the court, the princes were gradually coming of age, and their maternal families were ambitious, so the Empress Dowager was still a little uneasy.
She witnessed the establishment of the Great Zhou Dynasty and was determined not to let it fall into the hands of the maternal relatives.
Uncle Gu had no idea of all this. He held the Empress Dowager's hand and said, "Grandmother, please let my parents and my brothers and I be your honorers! You are the kindest old lady I have ever met. My filial piety is not for my parents, but only for you, Grandmother. Grandmother, please grant my wish!"
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