Chapter 858 861. Summoning 2
Niu Haian was considered to be the healthiest among them, and he said with full energy, "This is what they call the changing of feng shui. We take care of them when they are young, and they take care of us when we are old, but they don't care at all.
Even what to eat has to go through these bastards, why don't we make an appointment to have a drink together?"
The guy following behind him changed his expression, "..." Old Ancestor, you dare to arrange such a dinner party, do you think the Niu family lives too comfortably and want to make enemies with other families for fun?
He was anxious here, but the old men were very interested and agreed together. While the eunuchs carried the things forward, they actually started to discuss the place.
The younger generations who followed into the palace all had bitter looks on their faces. They just said that we wouldn't let you go out, but with how much trouble you guys are making, who can afford it?
I should have found out clearly before going out today so as to avoid going out with the other ancestors.
Several people thought of the same thing and looked at each other. When they left the palace, they had to separate the ancestors no matter what.
Several old men were chatting and laughing while sitting in the sedan chair, but they all fell silent when the sedan chair was about to arrive.
When they entered the palace today, they had mixed feelings. A big part of the reason why the emperor abdicated so early was because of his hard work.
Considering his age, it would be reasonable for him to stay in power for another 20 years.
They had all been with the country since its founding, and no one knew better than them the mess left by the late emperor to the retired emperor.
No one knows better than these old ministers how much effort the emperor has put in to keep the entire court in order.
Supported by their juniors and eunuchs, several people performed the salute tremblingly.
Hua Shunming quickly asked them to stand up without any formalities, "You are all old men, yet you still come to me to show off.
Hurry up and take a seat! Today we are just talking about family matters, not the king or his subjects."
Having dealt with each other for decades, Liu Donglai and the others knew that this was true, so they all sat down.
"I didn't expect that we would meet again in this way. I just don't know if there will be another chance next time."
Hua Shunming said with a smile. Liu Donglai and the others had just sat down when he stood up again. "Your Majesty, I wish you good health!"
"Everyone is well, please sit down! Please sit down! I let you into the palace to chat with me, not to torment you."
Hua Shunming picked up the health tea on the table and said to the elders present, "If it weren't for the assistance of all of you capable ministers, I wouldn't be able to sit on the throne securely. I'll offer you a glass of tea instead of wine."
Liu Donglai, "The Retired Emperor, Miao Zan, it is a blessing for an old minister to be able to follow the Retired Emperor."
Others quickly followed suit, saying that they had praised the emperor all their lives and had never expected that they would have to continue praising him when he was old.
Hua Shunming really didn't talk about political affairs at all afterwards, but started chatting with everyone about family matters.
As they talked, they turned to the topic of their children's marriages.
This made Liu Donglai and the others nervous. You know, there were still several princes who were not married, and they really didn't have such delusion.
Especially Niu Haian and Zhang Daji, who have granddaughters of correct age at home, almost made themselves invisible.
The situation is now clear. Under the care of the retired emperor, Hua Zhang will certainly sit firmly on the throne, and the other princes will also be granted the title of princes. If others tell others about it, it would be considered a great marriage.
But everyone present was a shrewd person. It was not easy to be the royal daughter-in-law. Moreover, seeing that those princes were not honest people and did not get along with the new emperor, they did not want to get involved in this flood.
Seeing them retreating, Hua Shunming felt a little annoyed. How could his own prince be despised by these people?
Liu Donglai was an old and experienced man. Suddenly he started laughing while sitting in his seat.
The younger generation behind him apologized repeatedly, "The ancestor is old and often distracted and misbehaved. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Hua Shunming had been ill for a while and knew that he had no choice. He looked at Liu Donglai with sympathy and said, "The old prime minister is such a wise man, but I didn't expect that he still couldn't avoid illness."
Liu Donglai suddenly shouted, "I caught it."
Everyone was puzzled and looked behind Liu Donglai, waiting for his junior to answer.
"The ancestor may be remembering something from the past. Just wait a moment." Facing everyone's gazes, he answered tremblingly.
Everyone said that if he followed the old man into the palace, he could show his face. He had spent a lot of effort to get this job. Now he regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. He wanted to leave the palace...
Niu Haian and Zhang Daji were grateful in their hearts. Liu Donglai was helping them in disguise, otherwise they would have found it difficult to answer the questions raised by the emperor.
Hua Shunming was surprised that the resourceful old prime minister had become like this, and once again realized that everyone was old, so he didn't make things difficult for him.
The reason I mentioned marriage today was because I thought these elders had good family traditions and the younger generations they taught would not be too bad either, so I thought of bringing someone to my family.
Now I think it was just my wishful thinking. Never mind. These old guys have always obeyed me, so I will just let them do what they want this time.
After thinking it through, Hua Shunming no longer mentioned the matter. Instead, he took the old ministers to the harem to eat, drink and chat for the whole afternoon. He sent everyone out of the palace when the palace gate was about to be closed.
That night, the four old masters secretly invited doctors to their homes, but no one dared to make it public.
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Gu Wenheng packed his bags and repeatedly reminded the two brothers Gu Benluo to take good care of their mother. Then he left with his entourage.
Jin Qianqian frowned and was in a bad mood.
The two Gu Benluo brothers looked at each other, and Gu Bencan walked over and said, "Mom, I don't know when the harvest will be ready for my land on the mountain. How about you go and help me check it out?"
Jin Qianqian glanced at him and said, "Didn't I show you the seeds before? When they are almost grown, you can harvest them.
Your mother is not as good at farming as those farmers, so you might as well ask them directly instead of asking me."
Gu Bencan, "..."
Gu Benluo pulled his brother aside and smiled gently, "Mom, you have been following Dad around all these days. Now that Dad is out, shouldn't you also take care of us two brothers?"
Jin Qianqian looked at him unhappily, "You two brothers are already so old, how can I take care of you?
I think once the mourning period is over, I should find you a wife, and then let your wife take care of you."
Gu Benluo, "..."
The two brothers were thinking about their mother at the same time. What happened? Was it too exciting?
Jin Qianqian suddenly burst out laughing, "Okay, I know what you two brothers mean.
Your father is going to the capital alone this time, and I am a little worried, but life has to go on. What do you two brothers want to eat today? Mother will cook a table for you personally."
The two brothers covered their chests at the same time, with exaggerated expressions, "Mom, you scared us just now.
You don't have to do it yourself, we two brothers will do it."
Gu Benluo hadn't been to the kitchen for a long time. In their family, even the head of the family, Gu Wenheng, would occasionally go to the kitchen, let alone them.
They can’t cook big dishes, but the two brothers can still make a few side dishes.
(End of this chapter)
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