Chapter 824 827. Father and Son
As soon as the prince stood up, Hua Shunming handed him another memorial, "Take a look at this."
Prince, "..."
Le San secretly glanced at the prince, then lowered his head, his eyes full of sympathy. He guessed that the prince would have a nightmare tonight.
The prince suppressed his palpitations and opened the second memorial.
He looked at Hua Shunming with some surprise, "This is a memorial to express condolences. Father, do you want me to approve it?"
Hua Shunming tapped the table, somewhat dissatisfied with the prince's recklessness, and said, "Look who this memorial belongs to."
The prince heard the reproach in his words and realized that he was panicking and not paying attention to where he put his pen, thus making a rash mistake. He quickly calmed himself and looked more carefully.
"Lord Gu? Didn't he just go to the capital to report on his work?" The prince had detailed information about Gu Wenheng, and his uncle had also instructed him to make friends with him.
"It seems that the people around the prince still need to be trained. This memorial has been here for a few days." Hua Shunming was a little disgusted. The prince was not well-informed!
The prince lowered his head, not understanding what the emperor meant. The less you say, the less mistakes you make, which was his conclusion these days.
"Then according to your opinion, should I approve this memorial or not?"
The prince made his own choice with a nervous heart, "Father, didn't you tell me before that this Lord Gu has the talent to govern the world, and that the places he governs can bring great changes.
Such a good minister is a blessing to our dynasty. I think we can reinstate him and let him do more for the people of the world."
Hua Shunming, "Doesn't the prince know? I summoned Gu Wenheng to the capital this time because I want him to serve as the prince's tutor."
Hua Shun clearly expressed his dissatisfaction with the people around the prince.
The prince showed a surprised expression, "Father, your son..."
"Why? You don't want to?"
"That's not what I meant. Your talent is what the people of the world long for. I dare not delay..."
Hua Shunming smiled and said, "You are the future emperor, and you need these good ministers to assist you.
Now that you know my plan, how should you approve this memorial?"
Prince: "..." Today I came here specifically to explore the pits. I just filled one and now another one has been dug.
Hua Shunming pressed on, "Why? It's hard to answer? Don't forget, you are the crown prince now, you should make your own decisions."
The prince bowed and said, "I listen to you, father."
Hua Shunming, "... huh?"
The prince was sweating profusely, "May your father live a long and healthy life, and Lord Gu is so filial. I have so much to learn, so I can put it off for now..."
"Long live the emperor? Do you really think so, Prince?" Hua Shunming asked with a smile, "I have discovered that since the prince became the crown prince, he has become more timid.
I know what you are worried about, but since I have given you the position of Crown Prince, I will not go back on my word.
All right, go and review your memorial. I have my own ideas on this matter."
As for the prince, who was already sweating, he forced himself to finish reviewing the memorials before returning to his own palace.
After changing out of his robes, he immediately went to the study to summon his staff.
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Gu Benluo helped Li Cuicui walk on the village road. It took him several days to persuade the old lady to come out for a walk.
"Today's sun is just as you said, quite good." Li Cuicui squinted her eyes. Although the sun was warm on her body, it was still a little dazzling when she walked towards her.
Gu Benluo changed his position, walked over and held her other side. It was because of the height difference that Li Cuicui felt that the sun in the sky was no longer dazzling.
"Grandma knows you are filial," Li Cuicui looked at her eldest grandson with guilt, "It's all your family's fault for not living up to expectations and dragging you down."
Otherwise, this child might have achieved fame and success by now.
Gu Benluo bent down slightly, just in time to look at the old lady, "Grandma, please don't say that again.
My grandson knows his own strengths and weaknesses. Even if he takes the imperial examination this time, he will be doomed to fail if he doesn’t practice.”
"Don't comfort an old woman like me," Li Cuicui stretched out her hand and patted the back of his hand. "We have been protected by your father for many years. Our whole family and clan have lived a good life, but I didn't expect that I couldn't help you and instead cheated you."
"I dare not say that," Gu Benluo knew that some things could not be argued about, "We are all family, we can't be so divided.
I haven’t been back for many years, and I’m not familiar with many places in this village. I need you to introduce them to me…”
The reason I took the old lady out was to distract her from being trapped in self-blame all day long.
This was also the task assigned to him by his parents. He was originally going to bring Gu Bencan with him, but he was afraid that the boy would be too noisy, so he had to go alone.
Li Cuicui really enjoyed the feeling of being needed. Besides, her grandson only stayed at home for a short time, so she had to let him know clearly where his roots were.
They were in mourning and could not go door to door. Li Cuicui walked along the entrance of the village and introduced him to each family one by one.
Gu Benluo sometimes pretended to be ignorant and asked a few questions, and Li Cuicui gradually became more talkative.
Jin Qianqian looked at the grandparents and grandchildren in front of her, pursed her lips and asked, "Lolo must still feel a little disappointed."
"It's inevitable to feel disappointed, but how can people live in this world and everything go as planned?" Gu Wenheng said disapprovingly, "The boys have been smooth sailing since they were young. I wanted to let the two brothers go out for a walk, experience the warmth and coldness of human nature, and broaden their horizons. It seems that this plan will be delayed again.
Plans are always slower than changes, so it’s good this way. He can calm down and work hard for a few more years. Maybe the results will be better by then.”
Jin Qianqian, "You said that so many days have passed, and the memorial has not been approved yet, is that possible?"
Gu Wenheng, "Now, we can only wait."
Although they said this, they both had the same bad feeling in their hearts.
All the officials in the court knew that the Gu Mansion was in mourning. The heads of the various mansions did not come forward to pay their respects in person, but they all sent people to deliver funeral ceremonies.
Everyone thought that Gu Wenheng had just finished reporting on his duties, and that it was an important juncture for the transition of power between the old and new emperors, so he would probably remain silent in the future.
No one expected that at this moment, news came from the palace that the memorial of mourning submitted by Gu Wenheng was suppressed by the emperor.
People didn't understand, but they weren't too worried. One had to know that from the previous emperor to Emperor Shunming, there was no precedent of restoring a person to the throne without authorization. Instead, these ministers who were in mourning were required to observe the customary mourning period.
Holding it back now is just a way of expressing an attitude.
But there were also a small number of more astute people who sensed the difference and did not join their discussion, but instead watched quietly.
Bai Jinglie of the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion has been holding an idle position for many years. Since the old Wu'an Marquis passed away, he had to find many talented people to get a position during his mourning period, and he has been working in the position for so many years.
(End of this chapter)
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