Chapter 862 865. Reward
He Nan smiled and said, "This is all thanks to Madam Gu. When she corresponded with my wife in the past, she explained in detail some interesting things on the road. My wife has been following her instructions these days."
Gu Wenheng, "…The explanations in the letters are always biased. Let's ask the escort team."
He Nan, "That's right, I have already contacted Madam Gu's escort team, so you can travel without worries."
Gu Wenheng smiled and said, "If I had been this tactful before, I wouldn't have been stuck here for so long."
I didn't expect He Nan to do this to me. It turns out there are no fools in the world. It just depends on whether you are willing to do it or not.
Although his family played a big role in why He Nan had not been promoted for many years, his personal rivalry also had a lot to do with it.
He Nan laughed sarcastically, "It's not too late now. Knowing that I will be assigned to a remote place soon, some people are anxious and annoyed at home. They have moved to the manor to live in the past few days."
They did have a yard in Shangjing, but it was too close to home. In order to avoid being disturbed, they had moved to the farm and lived there for some time.
Today, he returned to Beijing to stay temporarily in order to express his gratitude to Gu Wenheng and also because he was about to take up his new post.
Gu Wenheng took the initiative to help this time because He Nan had been helping to take care of the Gu family for many years when he was the Tongzhi of Daocheng.
Before the meal was served, Gu Wenheng did a favor and shared some of his past experiences.
He Nan was even more grateful in his heart, even his family was not as grateful as his friends.
He Nan felt even more heartbroken when he thought about the implicit threats he would receive from his cousin before leaving the house.
He Nan talked about another thing, "Ning Yuchen, who I mentioned to you a few days ago, wrote to me again yesterday.
I don't know where you got the news that you were in mourning, but your letter is full of gloating. If you encounter this in the future, you should be careful!"
He Nan didn't know why Ning Yuchen had these strange ideas. Gu Wenheng's achievements over the years had already been registered with the royal family. How could he be kept silent just because of the mourning period?
It’s a pity that he lives in a remote area, and even if he gets the news, it’s slower than others. I don’t know what his mood was when he received the new news.
Gu Wenheng, "He is just a clown. I advise you to avoid exchanging letters with him."
He Nan was helpless, "It wasn't me who initiated the communication with him, but he took the initiative to write to me, and it would be impolite not to reply.
Before, he was just showing off some of his promotions, and I didn’t think much of it.
But after this incident, I am ready to cut off contact with him."
From the two recent letters, He Nan has already sensed the other party's ill intentions and will naturally not have any contact with him again.
Gu Wenheng had someone investigate Ning Yuchen after He Nan’s reminder last time.
The sister he mentioned to others was taken in as a concubine by Zhou Shixiong's father-in-law. Fortunately, she gave birth to his only son, and because of this relationship, she was given extra care.
These were not enough to make Gu Wenheng care, but the concubine Yao Niang, Ning Yuchen wanted to plot against him at that time, which made him feel a little alienated.
Because of this, I reminded He Nan. Who knows if he has other plans in the meantime? I just hope that this person will not fall into my hands in the future.
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Gu Wenheng started a busy life of going out early and coming back late.
Just as he was putting the Ministry of Revenue in order and clearing up old accounts, an imperial edict was delivered directly to the Ministry of Revenue.
Listening to the praise throughout the article, the two Ministry of Revenue officials' eyes became red with envy. They also worked diligently, but their results were not as good as those of the other person in more than half a month.
Especially when they heard that the house was bestowed upon him and was the former residence of the prince, everyone became nervous.
Neither the retired emperor nor the late emperor had ever been so generous.
You know, the prince's mansion covers a large area and is closest to the palace gate. Who wouldn't be envious?
Everyone thought that this was prepared for the royal children, but unexpectedly, it was given to Gu Wenheng as a precedent.
Everyone was jealous and resentful. They were both officials in the court, but the difference in treatment was too great.
The regulations promulgated by Gu Wenheng caused trouble for the officials, but he was the one who benefited.
Faced with such an imperial edict, no matter how much resentment they had in their hearts, they had to restrain the expressions on their faces.
The eunuch who was sent to the palace had to congratulate Gu Wenheng with a smile on his face, which made him feel even more sick just thinking about it.
Gu Wenheng never expected that good news would come from heaven and he would be given a prince's mansion with five courtyards.
This was also the biggest reward he had received since he became an official. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. When did the royal family become so generous? He really needed to think deeply.
Even though he had received benefits from them before, the emperor did not show any appreciation except for some business protection.
However, if you don't get the benefits for free, you are a fool. Although the people around you look happy, the expressions on their faces should not be too forced.
Gu Wenheng had to pass by this mansion which was awarded to him every day when he went to court, so he was naturally familiar with it.
With that position, he could rest for half a quarter of an hour longer than others every day when he went to court.
It is foreseeable that some people will make sarcastic remarks when the court goes to court tomorrow.
Having gained the benefits, he finished the things he was doing and brought his people to the new mansion.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs sends people to repair it every year. Although some places are a bit old, overall, it is well maintained.
Gu Wenheng took a look around and picked out two courtyards in the front yard, asking someone to do some simple renovations and decoration.
As for how to clean up the entire mansion, that will be left to the hostess.
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The news of the reward has not yet been passed back, and the Gu family members of Gaoling Village are now gathered in the back mountain.
Not only Li Cuicui arrived with the help of everyone, but even Gu Sanbu was carried up the mountain in a sedan chair.
Jin Qianqian saw these people walking cautiously on the ridges of the fields, not daring to touch the corn stalks. She once again had a deeper understanding of how much people of this dynasty valued food.
Although this was a new thing and they had never seen it before, they had learned from Gu Bencan and others that it was food, and there was a look of piety in their eyes.
"Mom, I specially asked someone to bring a pot up. Let's cook some corns and share them with everyone!" Gu Bencan rubbed his hands excitedly. The corns that his mother mentioned were all grown by him.
"Cancan, what did you tell grandma about this before?" Li Cuicui carefully touched the corn leaf, but saw her grandson twist the whole thing off the plant with a twist of his hand. She hurriedly shouted in distress, "What is this for?"
"Nan, this is called corn," Gu Bencan skillfully tore open the outer packaging leaves, revealing the golden corn cob inside.
"It's really beautiful. The golden rice should be called golden rice," the old lady said with fascination. "This rice is really big and beautiful..."
Gu Sanbu also felt a little distressed, "Why did you pull it off? Are you sure it's ripe?
Also, you said this thing is edible, is that true or false?"
Gu Bencan pointed to the pot that was already burning and said, "Won't you all know after trying it later?"
(End of this chapter)
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