Chapter 78 Blame me for not telling my wife earlier
After saying that, he looked at Shen Yuan warmly and said, "I have been wanting to invite you to the academy for a long time. I have recently painted a picture and I would like to ask Shen Yuan for some advice."
Chen Yuan smiled sincerely, "You are so polite, Dean. I came here today to ask for a favor. I would like to ask you to write a plaque for my jade shop."
Dean Nan stroked his beard and said, "I thought it was a big deal, but it's a small matter. I will write it to you today."
After the dean of Nanshu finished speaking, he looked at Ye Xingzhang and said, "Xingzhang, go and prepare first."
Nan Shuqing's expression changed several times, but fortunately she was wearing a veil so she was not discovered.
She walked up to the head of the Southern Academy and said, "Father, Prince Qi has come from afar to ask for your calligraphy."
Qi Kai bowed to the dean of Nanshu and said, "My father likes your calligraphy very much. When I came to Beijing this time, my father specifically asked me to ask for your calligraphy."
Dean Nanshu finally saw Qi Kai, and his voice immediately became solemn and old-fashioned when he spoke, "The kid from the Zhenbei Wang family?"
Qi Kai nodded in agreement.
The next second, Dean Nanshu retracted his gaze and said, "I won't write it."
In front, Dean Nanshu had already walked away with Chen Yuan and Gu Yao.
"Young Prince Qi, please forgive me. I will talk to my father again." Nan Shuqing tried his best to maintain his final dignity.
Qi Kai looked her up and down, and said in a neutral tone, "Please trouble Miss Nanshu."
His eyes were fixed on Gu Yao. Nan Shuqing followed his gaze and said, "Young Prince Qi has good taste."
Qi Kai then turned his gaze back to Nan Shuqing's face, "Miss Nan Shu is indeed a wonderful person."
On the day the plaque was completed, Shen's Jade Shop reopened.
The place was bustling with people and noisy.
I learned that the Yuhang plaque was the calligraphy of the president of Nanshu Academy.
Shen's Jade Shop immediately became popular among literati and scholars.
Chen Yuan looked at the bustling street, and the corners of his lips slowly rose.
Not far behind her stood Gu Jingchu with a gloomy look on his face.
He looked at Chen Yuan. The woman's face was as dazzling as in her previous life. The only difference was that she was more calm and confident.
Chen Yuan turned around and saw Gu Jingchu, whom she hadn't seen for many days. She didn't want to talk to him and walked towards the shop.
Gu Jingchu almost ran forward to stop her.
"Yuan'er, I have something important to tell you."
Chen Yuan's face was calm, "Master Gu, there is nothing to say between us."
I knew it would be like this, but Gu Jingchu still felt a pang of pain in his heart.
He looked at Shen Yuan, his eyes filled with deep affection that he could hardly control, "Yuan'er, there is nothing to say between us. What I want to talk about is the case concerning your Shen family."
Shen Yuan's expression changed slightly, "What do you want to say?"
Gu Jingchu said with difficulty, "It was my fault in my previous life. In the end, I was unable to help my father-in-law overturn the verdict."
Shen Yuan interrupted immediately, "Get to the point."
Gu Jingchu stared at her and said, "Yuan'er, whether you believe what I am going to say next or not, if you say even one word of it, I will die a miserable death."
"I've been submitting petitions non-stop these past few days, trying to overturn my father-in-law's case, but they're all blocked by my eldest brother. If he really wanted to do good for you, why would he block these petitions?"
Shen Yuan's heart tightened.
Gu Jingchu continued, "Did Big Brother discuss this with you before he stopped these memorials? If you don't believe me, go to his study and see how many he stopped!"
Chen Yuan didn't answer, but Gu Jing knew the result from the look on her face.
"If I'm not mistaken, you don't know about this. I'm not trying to stir up trouble here. Shen Zhao has made great contributions in the northwest, and this is the best opportunity to overturn the verdict."
Chen Yuan's face turned pale. She looked at Gu Jingchu and said, "These adults will definitely tell me. You don't need to say it specifically."
Gu Jingchu sneered, "Yuan'er, do you trust him so much?"
"Yes." Chen Yuan said cleanly and left.
Gu Jingchu looked at her back, as if he was fixed in place, unable to move.
On the way back home, Chen Yuan's mind was full of Gu Jingchu's words.
Seeing that she looked unwell, Taozi asked with concern, "Miss, are you feeling unwell? Why do you look so pale? This place is close to Huichun Hall. Let Elder Chen take your pulse before returning home."
Shen Yuan shook his head, "I'm fine, I'll go back home first."
After returning to the mansion, Chen Yuan sat in the house for a while, and finally couldn't help but walk towards the study.
Why didn't Gu Huailing tell her about Gu Jingchu's memorial?
Is it because he doesn't want to overturn his father's verdict? Or is there another reason?
Chen Yuan is usually very calm, but he loses his composure whenever something comes to his family.
Gu Huailing was still in the cabinet, and the study was empty.
Chen Yuan looked at the large and almost majestic rosewood desk, and a struggle flashed in his eyes.
She stared at the folder placed aside, reaching out and retracting her hand several times.
She shouldn't distrust adults.
After a moment, Shen Yuan finally made up his mind and turned to walk out.
When she turned around, she accidentally dropped the letter on the table.
Chen Yuan's fingers trembled slightly as he picked up the letter from the ground.
"lady?"
A gentle voice came from behind.
Chen Yuan turned around somewhat stiffly, and met Gu Huailing's calm and steady eyes.
Chen Yuan's heart was beating fast. She hurriedly put the memorial back on the table and explained hastily, "I came to see if the master was there. I accidentally dropped the memorial."
Gu Huailing walked over and took her hand, not caring about the letter. He frowned slightly, "Why are your hands so cold?"
In an instant, my palms were covered with fine beads of cold sweat.
Shen Yuan pulled her hand out of Gu Huailing's grasp and said, "Nothing, my Lord, please take care of your business first. I'll be out first."
Gu Huailing stood in front of Shen Yuan and gently touched her forehead. "Why are you so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"
Chen Yuan didn't know how to start. If she told him about the memorial, then she would be clearly suspicious of Gu Huailing in the study room.
Chen Yuan's face was a little stiff, and he said casually, "Yu Xing has been too busy these days. I'm a little tired, so I just need to rest more."
Gu Huailing obviously didn't believe it. He thought the woman in front of him must be hiding something from him.
He looked at her with a dark and heavy gaze, "Ayuan, you and I are husband and wife, and husband and wife are one, so you can tell me anything."
He slowly stroked the woman's cheek, very lightly and softly.
His voice was steady and tolerant. "Will you tell me, ma'am?"
Shen Yuan's heart trembled suddenly.
Just one look from Gu Huailing seemed to make her feel extremely at ease.
Shen Yuan bit her lip and was organizing her words.
Suddenly, Gu Huailing picked her up.
Gu Huailing walked to the desk and sat down, placing Shen Yuan on his lap and holding her in his arms.
He casually pulled out a memorial from the desk and unfolded it in front of Shen Yuan, "Madam, are you unhappy because of this memorial?"
Chen Yuan never thought that Gu Huailing actually knew.
She nodded.
Gu Huailing's eyes flickered with warmth, and he hugged her tighter. "It's my fault for not telling my wife earlier."
He held Shen Yuan in his arms and patiently explained, "In a few days, the Queen Mother's birthday banquet will be held. I would like to ask Madam to personally carve a statue of Guanyin to present to the Queen Mother."
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