Chapter 792 794. Unable to do the job
Gu Wenheng already knew that the emperor's people had been planted around him, and the other party also knew that he could not hide it, so he simply admitted it openly.
In this way, people in the dark come into the light, and both parties can get along with each other without any burden.
Apparently, those people were more loyal than he had imagined, allowing Emperor Hua Shunming, who was thousands of miles away, to know all his news.
"I am really afraid that I am not competent for the affairs of the court."
Hua Shunming, "My dear Minister Gu, the intrigues in the court are unavoidable even if you hide in the small town of Bianchui.
I have no way out now. Now I just want you to promise that no matter when, where, or under what circumstances, you must serve this glorious dynasty and urge the new emperor to be a wise ruler for the people of the world."
Gu Wenheng: "..." This is simply the biggest problem in the world. He is just an ordinary person, and the emperor thinks too highly of him.
"Your Majesty, I am a humble person and I am afraid I cannot do well."
Hua Shunming waved his hand and said, "Since I have already made the decision, I will be ready.
You haven’t been back home for many years. I will give you half a month to go back and accompany the elderly at home. For a long time to come…”
Gu Wenheng instantly understood Hua Shunming's unfinished meaning. He guessed that he would be busy in the days to come.
Seeing that he could no longer refuse this matter, Gu Wenheng tactfully left the study.
Le San waited until Gu Wenheng left before entering the study to serve his master.
"Le San, you have been with me for decades. When I die, you can leave the palace."
Le San quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, if that moment comes and I am still alive, I am willing to continue to serve you in the Imperial Mausoleum."
As the emperor's close attendant, Le San already knew that Hua Shunming had chosen a retreat for him, but he was alone and would have to live a miserable life wherever he went. It would be better for him to stay in the imperial mausoleum and continue to guard his master until the end of his life.
Hua Shunming looked at him and said slowly, "You have been serving me all your life and have hardly even left the palace. I have no intention of going out to see my great country. You can go and take a look on my behalf. If we have a chance to meet again in the future, you can tell me about it..."
Le San prostrated on the ground, his heart filled with sadness, but he still tried hard to hold back the tears in his eyes.
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Gu Wenheng knew that they had just arrived in Beijing, and there were many inquiring eyes outside the palace.
Since the emperor had already spoken, he also intended to avoid these people. He packed a simple bag that day and headed towards Fu County under the escort of a group of guards.
Zhou Shixiong received the news in the mansion and chuckled, "Brother Gu is still so willful and reckless. I guess some people won't be able to sleep tonight."
"Sir, you and Lord Gu have a good personal relationship, do you want to find out what the emperor said when he recruited people into the palace today?"
Zhou Shixiong's confidant turned his eyes and spoke.
The spy they had planted in the palace had not leaked any information, which was not good news for them.
Zhou Shixiong glanced at him and said in a cold voice, "Restrain the people below and tell them not to disturb Brother Gu.
As for the decision of His Majesty, we cannot question it."
He knew that the people under his command had begun to become restless as soon as the news of the emperor's illness was announced.
These days, there are always people talking about gossip in my ears.
The temptation of following the dragon is too great, but I don’t want to think about it. It’s better to be still than to move.
According to the plan he and the queen had discussed, all they could do now was wait.
Over the years, they have kept their responsibilities in mind and have not taken the initiative to win people over. When others come to them on their own initiative, they do not refuse.
The two legitimate princes have had a good reputation in recent years, and the emperor now treats the other princes equally, so there is no need for them to jump out.
But the princes below were jumping around happily, and the people who relied on them could not sit still, which was also human nature.
Zhou Shixiong gave another warning before turning into the study to continue his work today.
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Bai Jinglie has not been reinstated since his period of mourning, but he has not been idle. He has opened several shops near Shangjing, which are enough to cover the expenses of Wu'an Marquis Mansion.
He had thought about repairing his relationship with Gu Wenheng over the years, but the other party had never responded, and the matter had been dragged on for so many years that it had no choice but to come to nothing.
But what made him feel unfair was that maritime trade had now been taken over by someone else. With the help of the people he had left behind, he knew that the emperor had made a fortune in recent years. The other party's ability was obviously not inferior to his own. No wonder he was forgotten by the emperor.
He approached many people, hoping that they would speak well of him in front of the emperor, but with little success.
Gu Wenheng has been rising rapidly in recent years and is highly favored by the emperor. He has long wanted to go to the emperor's house to apologize in person and ask the emperor to say a few good words for him.
However, he did not expect that just as he was about to pack up his apology gift, he received news that the other party had left Beijing, leaving him sitting in his study all night.
There are many other mansions with the same situation, but at this moment it is obvious that no one wants to take action first, and they are all quietly waiting for news from other families.
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Gu Wenheng, whom they were worried about, was sitting in a carriage with his nephew, and Jin Qianqian's carriage followed closely behind.
Gu Wenheng looked at Gu Lehuan, who had grown a beard, and said, "You have done quite well over the years and have built up your own family business."
Gu Lehuan touched his youngest son's head and said with a smile, "It's all thanks to you, Uncle Qi. The dignitaries in the capital will take care of me."
Gu Yunnan, however, hid beside his biological father, carefully watching his seventh uncle whom his biological father tried to please.
Gu Wenheng noticed his little eyes, looking at him from time to time, and raised his hand to call him over. The little guy didn't dare at first, so Gu Lehuan pushed the child forward and said, "This is the seventh uncle you always wanted to meet. Hurry up and say hello."
Gu Wenheng, "The little guy is a little shy. We just arrived in Shangjing yesterday. I forgot to ask you how many children you have now?"
Gu Wenheng entered the palace, but did not meet Gu Lehuan and his wife in the mansion, so he really didn't know about his current situation.
Gu Lehuan, "In reply to Uncle Seven, my nephew now has two children. The eldest, Gu Yundong, is currently studying at home in the clan school. This time, he is preparing to take the Tongsheng exam."
Nowadays, the ancient family school in Gaoling Village, Fu County, has long been famous. In recent years, many scholars and juren have emerged one after another, and many people have come to study there.
As a member of the Gu family, Gu Lehuan sent his child back to school when he reached school age.
"This kid, Gu Yunnan, will stay at home when he returns this time and study in the clan like his brother."
Gu Wenheng reached out and touched the child's head. "When you have nothing to do, you should go back and spend more time with the elderly at home. I haven't been able to go home for these years. Is everything going well at home?"
Gu Lehuan: "…mostly everything is fine."
When Gu Wenheng heard this, he realized that there was something wrong. Anyway, he still had time on the way back, so he could slowly inquire about it.
(End of this chapter)
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