Chapter 808 810. Meeting Guests
He Nan touched his nose and said, "Master Gu, you have been promoted step by step, while I have been standing still for so many years. I am no longer ashamed to see you."
Gu Wenheng walked over and patted him on the shoulder, "We have been brothers for so many years, it's a bit strange to talk about this anymore.
I have been away from home for so many years, and you have been taking care of this house for me. I haven't thanked you yet."
"This is what I should do. After all, I promised you that year." He Nan felt relieved at this time, but he still had the familiar attitude. It seemed that he was the one who had done the villainy.
Gu Wenheng, "Brother He has helped me a lot! It's just that I have been busy outside these years and have not been able to help you at all."
The main reason is the conflict within the He family. They are a family of scholars, and He Nan is a top scholar in the imperial examination. If the family had supported him a little, he would not have been standing still for so many years.
But who could blame He Nan for having a youngest brother who was doted on by his mother? Due to her meddling, the promotion that was supposed to have been for He Nan was finally given to the younger son through her use of connections.
He Nan thought about the mess at home and felt ashamed to mention it. "I've taken advantage of you a lot. I've been to your Tianfu Restaurant many times and I've been eating free meals. It's said that one should be grateful to the person who has eaten the food. I have to take care of you more.
By the way, where is His Majesty going to send you this time?"
Gu Wenheng would not reveal it before he made a conclusion. "I don't know either. I haven't been home for so many years. After I reported my work in Beijing, I asked for leave from the emperor. After so many years, I should come back to see my elders at home."
He Nan also knew what he had done over the years, and his previous envy faded a little, "Every time I heard that you were sent to those problematic places, I was worried for you.
I hope this time, I can go to a better place.”
Gu Wenheng: “…” No, I hope you can throw me as far as possible this time, but it is obviously impossible.
He chuckled and said, “I hope so!
Do you want to continue staying in this city and not think of moving out to another place?"
If it were his way of thinking, with the family holding back and being suppressed by those above, he should run to a place where they couldn't reach him.
He Nan smiled bitterly, "We have come this far, I hope nothing unexpected will happen this time.
I am not as talented as you in managing the world, so I should stick to my duty and take my time!"
"This is not the He Nan I know," Gu Wenheng patted his shoulder, "If you have any difficulties, just let me know. I will definitely help as long as I am able."
This was a promise that he could rarely make, and it was also made possible because of his long-term correspondence with He Nan. It was thanks to his care that Fu County had enjoyed its present stability over the years.
He Nan, "...Thank you!"
He is not a newcomer to the officialdom. After so many years of polishing, the passionate He Nan knows that he still needs to borrow some power.
They talked about the interesting things they had encountered over the years. At this time, He Nan suddenly asked, "Didn't Ning Yuchen live with you in Yi Province before? Did you keep in touch later?"
This person suddenly appeared in Gu Wenheng's mind. "You are talking about him. I did meet him once, but when my term was up, I left. What's the matter? Is there a reason for this?"
He Nan, "That's not the case. He just wrote me a letter a few days ago. I heard that he has now become the governor of Hexi County. The whole letter is full of boasting."
When he was assigned abroad, Ning Yuchen was two levels lower than himself. Now, he has climbed above him. No wonder he came here to show off.
He knew that this was human nature, but he still felt bad about it.
"This person should not be made close friends," Gu Wenheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you have much contact with him?"
He Nan smiled bitterly, "I don't have any contact with her on weekdays. I was a little surprised by his sudden letter. Now I think he wanted to show off to me.
I heard that he got in touch with the uncle's maternal family, and over the years, he has been promoted quickly thanks to this relationship."
Although he is not as good as Gu Wenheng, he is also rising step by step in the officialdom.
The information in Gu Wenheng's mind instantly matched up. Thinking back then, it was him that Ning Yuchen wanted to plot against. It seemed that someone had been taken advantage of and fell into his trap.
"Everyone has his own destiny," Gu Wenheng saw the disappointment in his eyes, "but you should also make a decision when necessary. It's time to make plans for yourself."
He Nan, "Master Gu means..."
"Let's go to another place," Gu Wenheng knew He Nan. Although he was a little pedantic at times, he was a man of integrity.
Gu Wenheng pointed to the sky and said, "The weather is going to change soon. We should find a place to take shelter from the rain."
He Nan's face suddenly changed. In order to support his youngest brother, the family had delayed the information from him.
I was too disdainful to bow my head and just guard my own little piece of land. It seems that I was wrong.
"What do you think, Lord Gu?" He Nan stood up and saluted, his attitude even more respectful than before.
Gu Wenheng held out his hand to help him up. "Let's not go through all this formality. How about going to a more secluded place?"
He Nan did not hesitate at all this time, "I'll do anything. I will never forget your kindness, Lord Gu."
Seeing that he had figured it out, Gu Wenheng made a promise, "Brother He, just wait for good news."
Over the years, he has served as an official in various places, and has seen people struggling in various difficult areas of the world, which also provided him with great opportunities.
In the first few years, everyone was just watching, but later the emperor put a lot of capable people around him, and these people were transferred to various positions one after another, which invisibly spread his network of relationships everywhere.
Now is the time to fight for the throne, and everyone's attention will be focused on the few cities around Shangjing. As long as he manages well, He Nan will still be able to choose a suitable position.
Since he is about to enter the center of power, Gu Wenheng must also start paving his own way.
I don't want to compete for fame and fortune, but I must always have some ability to protect myself.
…
Jin Qianqian held Yang Wenlan's hand and kept thanking her. Although they were not together, the He family's secret brew was never lacking, and they would send someone to deliver some every year.
Jin Qianqian, "Sister-in-law, you are so thoughtful. I have never been able to thank you in person for insisting on sending us wine for so many years."
Yang Wenlan, "This is all as it should be. We usually receive many specialties you send from all over the country.
I haven't seen you for so many years, but you haven't changed at all. I am old now."
Jin Qianqian touched her face and said, "I like what you said, but my age is there after all. Look at the wrinkles at the corners of my eyes, they can't be covered.
Alas, in the blink of an eye we have all reached the age of being grandmothers. Time really makes us grow old!"
"Who said it wasn't?" Yang Wenlan also touched her face. Compared to Jin Qianqian's two inconspicuous wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, she looked much older.
Although she was the wife of an official, she had too many things to worry about and too many things to do, so she never had a single day of free time.
(End of this chapter)
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