After solving the most important issue, the atmosphere between the two became harmonious, and Old Madam Gu began to ask about Gu Sangyu's affairs in the palace.
"Are you okay here during this time?"
Lifting her teacup, she pointed at the cakes beside Madam Gu. "What could be wrong? It's still the same as always. Mother, try it. This is called a cake. Your little grandson asked the people in the imperial kitchen to make it. Mother, you don't even know that on my birthday, this kid was making flowers and birthday cakes. I don't know where he learned all these little tricks."
Mrs. Gu listened happily. She gently picked up the cake that was cut into small pieces and put it in her mouth. It felt very soft and sweet, which was suitable for an elderly person like her with bad teeth.
"This child has been well raised. Even at such a young age, he knows how to be filial to his mother. Mm, this cake is delicious."
"When you go back, bring some back so my dad can have some too."
Madam Gu shook her head. "Your father doesn't like these sweet things. Take them back and I'll eat them myself, and let your little nephews have a taste too."
At Gu Sangyu's glance, Xiaowan went downstairs to instruct people to prepare snacks for Madam Gu to take away.
After giving the order, she walked back and stood quietly behind Gu Sangyu.
"Where's Jingzhi? How come I haven't seen my little grandson in such a long time?"
"I've sent someone to call him. I wonder where this little bastard has gone to play again." Gu Sangyu was just about to ask Xiaowan to go out and help look for him.
Suddenly, I heard a tapping sound. It was An Jingzhi's footsteps.
As soon as he came in, he showed a smile that warmed people's hearts, "Mother!"
Gu Sangyu is good-looking and the emperor has good genes, so An Jingzhi is naturally very cute. It is no wonder that Gu Sangyu is always very indulgent to him. It is really because An Jingzhi is too good at coaxing people and looks good.
Seeing the stranger who suddenly appeared in the palace, An Jingzhi knew from the original owner's memory that this was Yuan Sheng's in-laws.
"Grandma!" His goal was clear. He walked straight to Madam Gu's legs and looked up at her.
Madam Gu was somewhat surprised at the child's intelligence. "How did you know I was your grandmother?"
She had seen this child before, but the child was still young at that time and could not have any memory.
An Jingzhi tilted his head cutely, "My mother said she wanted to invite my grandmother to the palace. I guess the time is almost up. Besides, no one else dares to sit directly next to my mother."
There is no empress dowager in the palace, and the emperor's biological mother has passed away long ago. According to Gu Sangyu's status as a noble concubine, the only person who can sit next to him is Madam Gu.
Old Madam Gu touched his head happily and said, "Oh, my Jingzhi is so smart. Come and let grandma see him." As she said that, she wanted to pick up An Jingzhi.
An Jingzhi politely declined, "Grandma, I'm too heavy."
Old Madam Gu knew her own physical condition and did not force herself. She happily looked at the dandy prince who was rumored by the court and the public.
How could he look like a dandy? He was clearly a well-behaved child.
Look at how sensible he is, it's really rare.
Those who say Jingzhi is a playboy are really heartless.
Gu Sangyu turned her head to the side and curled her lips. This brat was really good at pretending, but when she saw her mother's happy face, she didn't expose him.
I was originally planning to scold him for coming back so late, but he interrupted me and I didn't have the chance.
Old Madam Gu happily accompanied Gu Sangyu and An Jingzhi for a meal before happily leaving the palace.
Gu Sangyu never told the old lady about the movable type printing and library plans. They were all thought up by An Jingzhi. She thought it was too horrifying. It was no longer clever, but rather a bit evil. Of course, she would not be afraid of her own child.
She was not worried that her mother would do anything to Jingzhi, but the fewer people who knew about it, the better, as this was the best protection for Jingzhi.
She took all the responsibility for both movable type printing and the library. Old Madam Gu was a smart woman and knew that her daughter didn't want to talk about it, so she didn't ask any further questions.
When she returned to her home, she immediately told Mr. Gu what had happened in the palace.
Old Master Gu also understood the key to this. "Xiao Wan is the closest person to Sang Yu. This girl doesn't seem like someone who can come up with these things. Sang Yu has no chance to leave the palace, let alone interact with people outside. This thing might be..."
His eyes met Madam Gu's, and both of them had the same horror in their eyes.
Madam Gu suddenly covered her mouth with her right hand. "This is impossible? The child is only three years old."
Old Master Gu was also a little skeptical, but after ruling out all other possibilities, this was the only possibility left.
"The palace is heavily guarded. Sang Yu must be under surveillance for whatever she does inside. It's impossible for anyone to have any contact with her secretly. Didn't Sang Yu want to raise the child safely before? Now she suddenly comes up with this idea to save our Gu family. Besides this child, who else could she be?"
In their conversation, both of them referred to An Jingzhi as this child. Although no one could hear their conversation, they still subconsciously wanted to protect each other by not mentioning each other's names.
A trace of relief flashed in Old Man Gu's eyes. "This is a good idea. We can secretly keep the printing method and sell the books at the market price. The extra money we earn can be used to build a library. If the library is really built, our Gu family will be like what Sang Yu said. This is the golden body of the Gu family. It will not be so easy for him to touch us again in the future."
Old Master Gu has always been worried about what will happen to the Gu family when he grows old.
Now he is still alive, and although his military power has been handed over, his prestige in the army is unmatched by everyone.
The emperor hated them, but was also afraid of the Gu family.
This shows that things can really be accomplished. After Mr. Gu passes away, as long as the Gu family does not commit suicide, they may be able to switch from military to civil and continue to exist.
"We've been trying to find a solution for so many years, but we've been living in fear every day, afraid that the knife hanging over our necks would fall. We never thought that such a little kid could solve the problem."
Old Master Gu smiled very happily, not only because the crisis of the Gu family was alleviated, but also because he was happy for his daughter. With a boy around, he believed that his daughter Gu Sangyu would be safe and sound in her life.
He is so smart and clever at such a young age. Old Master Gu shook his head. No wonder there are rumors in the market that the fifth prince of the palace is a playboy and uneducated.
At that time, he actually didn't feel anything when he heard it. First, the child was still young, and second, it was better for him if the child was a little mediocre. The more spoiled he was, the safer he was.
Now it seems that this kid did it all on purpose.
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