Chapter 329 330. Lifesaver
Gu Wenheng thought that after being in the study room for two or three days in a row, he should be able to take a break!
Who would have thought that before he even entered the Hanlin Academy, he was called into the carriage by Grand Secretary Gong.
"Aren't you curious about why I called you this time?" Gong Zhengping straightened his official uniform. Now that the weather was hot, the uniform felt a bit heavy.
Gu Wenheng quietly leaned over the ice basin beside him and said, "I am curious, but I also understand that some things cannot be changed even if you ask."
Gong Zhengping, "You are quite stable. Only good things can come out of this trip. I hope you can keep this attitude in the future."
Gu Wenheng knew that these old foxes always liked to say half and leave half, so they wouldn't be stupid enough to rush into it directly.
Gu Wenheng didn't expect that this trip to the palace would be for him to teach.
Looking at the eunuchs standing in neat rows, I guessed that the emperor wanted to form an audit team for himself.
Hua Shunming tapped the table and said, "Gu Xiuzhuan, how long will it take you to teach them to reach your speed?"
Gu Wenheng's eyes widened, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I don't think I can do it."
"How bold." Le San shouted in a shrill voice. Wasn't this ancient number one scholar a little too arrogant to actually dare to refuse the emperor?
Gu Wenheng, "I speak the truth and dare not deceive the emperor. Even in mathematics, it depends on personal talent. It is possible that there are people who are better than me, but it is also possible that their talent is mediocre and cannot meet the requirements of the emperor."
Are you kidding? In this court where people would always find fault with him for deceiving the emperor, Gu Wenheng didn't want to take on too much and end up with himself in a dead end.
Hua Shunming laughed, "Gu Xiuzhuan is only responsible for teaching. As for how well they learn and whether they can be used by me, that is their own problem."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the young eunuchs knelt on the ground in unison, which was also a way of expressing their attitude.
Gu Wenheng knew that he couldn't escape this time, so he could only agree. "Is it just about the Hanlin Academy?"
"My dear Gong will take care of the matter at the Hanlin Academy. You can teach them peacefully these days. When they succeed, I will reward you handsomely."
Gu Wenheng could only kneel down and kowtow to express his gratitude, "..." In this fucking dynasty, shouldn't I seek an official post abroad when the time comes? How long have I been an official? My knees are almost calloused.
At this time, a eunuch came over and reported, "Your Majesty, General Zhou is outside the palace asking for an audience."
Hua Shunming then waved his hand and asked them to leave. Gu Wenheng waited until most of the young eunuchs had left before he knelt down and left with Master Gong.
Just as he reached the door, he met a general in armor walking towards him. Gu Wenheng looked up at General Zhou curiously and felt that he looked familiar.
After Gong Daxueshi greeted the other party, he was led by the eunuchs waiting on the side to a temporary classroom.
As soon as Zhou Shixiong stepped into the South Study, he bowed deeply to the bright yellow figure.
"My dear Zhou, please stand up quickly," Hua Shunmin helped him up personally. This was his brother-in-law. "Have you seen the queen in the harem? She has been worried about you these days."
Even the concubines in the harem had no mood to practice. During this period, he began to meet those concubines by chance. He only prayed that the queen would return to normal as soon as possible so that he could continue to have peace.
Zhou Shixiong's expression softened a lot. "Hang Mo, after seeing the emperor, I'll go see the queen."
When asked about some things happening on the frontier, Hua Shunming started talking about family matters.
Hua Shunming patted his shoulder and said, "You should have guessed that you were summoned back to Beijing this time, right?
Every time I think of you delaying your lifelong event because of helping me guard the border, I feel uneasy. If you have a girl you like, I can help you arrange a marriage directly. "
Zhou Shixiong pointed at the scar on his face and said, "I'd better not scare other girls when I look like this."
Hua Shunming, "Who dares to disrespect my great general? I will punish him for disobeying my order."
Zhou Shixiong, "..."
"Your Majesty, the Empress is outside seeking an audience." Le San ran over and said, and he also glanced at Zhou Shixiong on purpose.
"It seems that the Queen is anxious. Let her come in! You two siblings haven't seen each other for many years."
"Brother," Queen Zhou had just entered the room, bowed hurriedly, and then looked at Zhou Shixiong with tears in her eyes.
Zhou Shixiong knelt down without hesitation and shouted "Long live the queen". Queen Zhou personally bent down and helped him up, "Brother, you have suffered all these years."
Hua Shunming cleared his throat. Why did the Queen's words sound so unpleasant?
Zhou Shixiong quickly winked at his sister, and Queen Zhou turned her head away in dismay.
My brother has indeed suffered over the years, and she is not wrong.
Hua Shunming felt that he was disturbing them. "I have been in this study for a whole day. I will go to the back garden for a walk. Lord Zhou, please stay and have dinner with me."
When he left, he thoughtfully took all of his people with him so that the brother and sister could reminisce more relaxedly.
After sending the emperor out of the door, Queen Zhou looked at the scar on his face with tears in her eyes. Even though she had heard the housekeeper report it before, it was not as shocking as seeing it with her own eyes.
He carefully reached out his hand to touch the wound, but Zhou Shixiong dodged it and said, "It's okay. With this wound, those Japanese pirates will retreat three points."
Queen Zhou wiped away the tears from her eyes and said, "Brother, when you come back this time, you must stay for a while longer. It's time to find a mistress for our mansion."
Zhou Shixiong was about to speak, but Empress Zhou raised her hand to stop him, "Don't use the words in the letter to fool me again. Since the emperor was able to transfer you back, he knows that the border is not as tense as you said. Besides, you have so many subordinates, they are not vegetarians, right?"
Zhou Shixiong sighed, "Why bother? The border is cold and bitter, how many people are willing to go there and suffer?
What if it gives birth to the next generation? Several generations of our Zhou family have been buried there, so let’s stop here.”
After hearing this, Empress Zhou's eyes turned red again. "Why would you have such an idea? When the child is born, you can send him to Shangjing. We won't let him come into contact with the military tactics. We just hope that he will be safe and sound. Isn't that enough?"
Zhou Shixiong, "We'll talk about this later. When I came here just now, I saw my former lifesaver. Find a chance to investigate so I can go and thank him."
Queen Zhou, "Brother, do you mean you saw it in the palace?"
If he was a eunuch or guard in the palace, she could promise him a good future.
Zhou Shixiong shook his head, "I just saw him following Scholar Gong, also wearing official uniform.
You also know that I can't tell the official uniforms and ranks of the civil servants, but there must be not many people who can enter the palace today, so I can't ask, so as not to arouse suspicion."
Queen Zhou was a little curious, "When did you save my life? When was my brother in danger?"
(End of this chapter)
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