Chapter 338 339. Lifesaver
Jin Qianqian knew that saltpeter could be used to make ice, but there was already so much ice stored, so they should just stay at home and be quiet for now!
Gu Wenheng stood behind Jin Qianqian and looked at the words she wrote. "The handwriting is getting better and better."
"Of course, I put in a lot of effort." Jin Qianqian still had hope in her heart. If she could have another life with her senior, it would always be a good idea to learn some skills.
Gu Wenheng looked up at the letters on the table and asked, "You haven't replied to your sister-in-law's letters yet?"
Jin Qianqian, "I haven't figured out how to reply yet. In fact, this has nothing to do with us, so let them do whatever they want.
When I sent my second brother and his family back, I knew they would quarrel, especially my second sister-in-law. She always stared at others without thinking that others had paid so much, but she wanted to reap the benefits directly. "
"If you don't want to reply, then don't reply. I'll write a letter back and let Big Brother handle it himself."
Jin Qianqian, "That's fine, but it's hard for Leping. I don't know how long it took to practice writing a whole letter without any typos, and there are so many difficult words in it."
"It's always a good idea to let a child practice calligraphy more. I'm thinking of letting Luo Luo learn calligraphy as well after a while."
Jin Qianqian stopped writing and looked at him, "Isn't it too early? Luo Luo is not even four years old yet?"
"We can let him adapt slowly. In our time, children would have memorized a lot of ancient poems by the time they were in kindergarten.
Besides, this child is so energetic, it's time for him to calm down so that he can concentrate on his studies in the future."
Jin Qianqian, "Do you want to hire a gentleman?"
She knew her own capabilities, but she didn't dare to take on the task of enlightenment. She was really not familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics and couldn't connect with them.
"I've been slowly inquiring about it these days. If you have time, ask someone to clean up a courtyard." Although Gu Wenheng knew that some large families had clan schools, he had never considered using connections to send his child there.
Jin Qianqian: "Do you have a candidate?"
Gu Wenheng, "I heard about a candidate who failed the exam. He had no problem with his knowledge, but his luck was a little off. During the exam, his room leaked the most. Even though he tried his best to protect his paper, it still got wet and damaged.
I don't know where he got the news that we have a kid, so he asked He Nan to help mediate and wanted to come to our house and give the kid some free education."
Jin Qianqian put down the pen in her hand, knowing that she had no intention of continuing to practice. "Then his plan is really good. The prerequisite is to discuss it with you!"
Gu Wenheng nodded in appreciation, "That's his plan. He will teach Luo Luo during the day, and when I get home, he will discuss with me some of the things he doesn't understand or the ideas he disagrees with."
Jin Qianqian, "So, he still got the upper hand, but he has a very smart brain and can find another shortcut."
Gu Wenheng, "Actually, I'm tempted, so I came to discuss it with you. If you agree, we can make a decision after Mi Li gets back from asking around."
After all, this is the mentor who will enlighten Luo Luo in the future, so Gu Wenheng also needs to examine his character to see if this person is worth his help.
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"Madam, Butler Fu is outside asking to see the master." Lichun stood outside the door and said in a low voice.
"Got it," Gu Wenheng stood up directly, "I'll go see what's going on."
Jin Qianqian waved her hand. Since she was directly looking for Wen Heng, it had nothing to do with the inner courtyard.
Gu Wenheng had just arrived at the courtyard when Jiang Zhongfu was already waiting there. "Master, the Cheng'en Marquis' Mansion just sent a visiting card, saying that their Marquis will come to visit in person later."
"Marquis Cheng'en?" Gu Wenheng didn't remember this person at once. "Which mansion is he from?"
"The Empress's family is also a first-rank general, General Zhou." Jiang Zhongfu thought for a long time before remembering this person. "It seems that he was just summoned back to the capital some time ago, and was sent out again by the Emperor!"
Gu Wenheng took the visiting card from him and said, "Send a few smart people to wait in front and report back immediately if there is any news."
No matter what, Gu Wenheng was prepared to act according to circumstances. The Queen's family...
Looking at General Zhou striding into the mansion, Gu Wenheng felt that the man in front of him looked somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was for a moment.
"Lord Zhou, please come in," Gu Wenheng greeted and led the people into the main hall.
"Lord Gu, don't you recognize this general?" Zhou Shixiong couldn't help but feel excited when he saw this familiar face again.
"I just felt that the Marquis looked familiar, but I just couldn't remember where I had seen him before."
"On an unnamed mountain outside Daocheng."
Gu Wenheng then suddenly remembered that they seemed to have rescued someone on the mountain at that time, but that person did not have such a hideous scar on his face. When he thought about it this way, it made sense.
Seeing Gu Wenheng's expression of sudden realization, Zhou Shixiong knew that he remembered it.
After clapping their hands, a dozen soldiers soon came in holding boxes.
"Master Gu saved my life, and I have always remembered it in my heart. When I met him in the study that day, I wanted to find an opportunity to come and repay him, but I didn't expect that things would get delayed, so I have delayed it until now.
Inside are some common things I found at the border, which I left for Master Gu to play with."
Zhou Shixiong looked around as he finished speaking, "I remember that Mrs. Zhou also lent a hand. There were two boxes inside, which were my little gifts."
At this time, he also remembered that this was not the frontier, and female relatives generally did not come out to meet male guests, so he could only ask Gu Wenheng to pass it on.
Gu Wenheng waved his hands quickly, "It was just a simple favor at the time. Anyone who encountered that situation would lend a hand. General Zhou, there is no need to be so polite!"
"It's just a piece of cake for you, but it's a rebirth for me. You are my saviors." Zhou Shixiong waved his hand, and these people put all the things on the table in the hall and then retreated in an orderly manner, not giving Gu Wenheng any chance to refuse.
Gu Wenheng could only invite someone to serve tea in the hall. "Your Majesty has been guarding the border and has worked hard for us to have the peaceful days we have today. Thank you for your hard work! We ordinary people are honored to be able to do something for you. How dare we regard ourselves as benefactors? Your Majesty, please do not mention this matter again in the future."
These words made Zhou Shixiong feel relaxed all over. He thought to himself that these scholars were really good at talking. This made him feel more comfortable than when someone praised his great achievements.
"Then I will just call you Brother Gu. Don't call me Lord General all the time. I am a few years older than you. Just call me Brother Zhou."
Before he came to the Gu family, his sister had already investigated the Gu family thoroughly. At least she knew that the Gu brothers had been honest and decent people for generations. They still saved his life when he was in such a difficult situation, so she knew that the couple were also kind people.
(End of this chapter)
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