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"I only mentioned it briefly in a memorial." Xue Zhidao stroked his beard. "The Empress Dowager's methods and courage are far greater than I imagined. We are fortunate to have her by our side. With Yu Sheng by her side, I think we can rest easy!"
"As a student, I still need the guidance of my seniors." Gu Zheng said with his head down.
Xue Zhidao smiled and said, "I'm getting old. It's time to make room for you young people."
"Prime Minister Xue is still in good health. It's too early to bring up these things now." Gu Zheng did not lose his mind because of the other party's praise.
Indeed, Prime Minister Xue had mentioned him in his memorial, and the Empress Dowager had sent him to deliver this imperial edict, indicating that he would be used in the future. Xue knew that his time in the court would not last long. But no matter what, it would not be this year. At least, we would have to wait until the child in Empress Dowager Zhang's womb was born before we could know the outcome.
So no one can tell what the ending will be.
The two men really had no friendship. Even though Xue Zhidao had written a letter to Gu Zheng before, asking him to speak for the Queen Mother in the court, and seemed to be recommending him to replace his position, Gu Zheng was grateful for this favor, but he also did not forget that before that, it was Xue Zhidao who had been suppressing him and not letting him stand out.
Although it was well-intentioned, people were worried that he was young and impulsive, and if he rose too quickly, he would be easily defeated. But it was more because of their different political views.
It is an indisputable fact that there are huge differences between the two in all aspects.
So, having said this, Gu Zheng stood up and said goodbye. Xue Zhidao walked two steps away, but he repeatedly declined. As he turned to leave, he suddenly remembered someone and turned to ask, "Prime Minister Xue, do you know the Supreme Master Huiru?"
"Of course I know that. The title of Princess Anping was handed down by me. This princess is a miserable person. She is like an invisible person in the palace. No one would think of her unless something happens. She is very low-key and there are few rumors about her outside. Why?" Xue Zhidao looked puzzled.
Gu Zheng shook his head, "I saw it in the palace today, and suddenly remembered it."
In fact, he is knowledgeable and well-informed. As a member of the royal family, how could he not remember He Qing's life?
Born in the last years of Emperor Hui's reign, she was less than a year old when he passed away and was succeeded by Emperor Ling. This emperor, who cared little for the throne, naturally paid no attention to his infant sister, not even bestowing her with a title, allowing her to grow up in obscurity. It wasn't until his nephew, Emperor Xian, ascended the throne that he discovered there was another young aunt in the palace. He bestowed upon her the title of Grand Princess Anping, briefly bringing her into the public eye, but she was quickly forgotten.
Although she was from a wealthy family, she seemed like a transparent person. Others didn't care about her, and she herself probably didn't have an opinion. How could she suddenly decide to become a monk and become a good friend of the Empress Dowager?
Furthermore, the person he met today didn't look like someone who could keep a low profile for so many years, unmentioned by anyone. Even if she truly lived in seclusion, pursuing the truth within the palace every day, with her gracious demeanor, the palace folk would at least discuss her and spread the news.
But Gu Zheng just kept the matter in his heart and didn't say anything more.
He would eventually figure out what was going on.
…
At this moment, He Qing in the palace was also mentioning Gu Zheng to the Grand Empress Dowager. "When I came in just now, I saw Chief Steward Liu leading a young official in a crimson robe out. Could this be the Scholar Gu that the Grand Empress Dowager mentioned earlier?"
"That's him." The Empress Dowager nodded. "What do you think of Master Zhen?"
"As expected, she has the appearance of a dragon and the grace of a phoenix, and is unique among ordinary people." He Qing nodded.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's eyes flickered slightly, her gaze falling on the green robe she was wearing. She couldn't help but shake her head slightly, thinking it was a pity. If He Qing hadn't become a nun, she would be of the right age to discuss marriage. There are so many talented young men in the court, but only this scholar Gu seems to be a match for her.
However, this thought only flashed through her mind. If Gu Zheng really married He Qing, the Empress Dowager might not be happy. Among all the officials in the court, only this one caught her eye, and she was prepared to rely on him as a pillar of the court. If he married the princess, all else would be over.
Even Gu Zheng himself would not agree.
The princesses of this dynasty were worthless because they did not need to be married off to foreign princes, so they had no value. On the contrary, as relatives who could enter and leave the Forbidden Palace at any time, they were likely to interfere in state affairs, and were therefore feared by the royal family. Therefore, the prince consorts of the royal family could not enter officialdom.
In such an environment, any young person with a little ambition would not think of Shangzhu, let alone Gu Zheng?
So she quickly changed the subject, "Why are you here now?" Before, He Qing would only go to Yangshou Palace to pay a visit, and this was the first time he came to Ziping Palace.
He Qing said, "I received the Queen's instructions yesterday and went to Kunhua Palace to see the Queen Mother today."
"How is it?" The Empress Dowager immediately perked up.
He Qing said, "Resolving your worries requires time and effort. There's no rush. But there's another matter I think can be arranged immediately. ——The Empress Dowager doesn't have many reliable people around her. Why doesn't the Grand Empress Dowager send some people over?"
"The people around me are worried that she won't be used to it, so they're always on edge, afraid they'll say or do something wrong. She's a pregnant woman, and she's always like this, how can we be at ease?" The Grand Empress Dowager said, then asked, "But what's the problem over there?"
Otherwise He Qing wouldn't have mentioned it specifically.
He Qing said, "The Empress Dowager has a very good temper, so it's inevitable that she can't control the people under her. It's inappropriate to ask her to worry about these things at this time."
"What do you think?" asked the Empress Dowager.
He Qing placed the teacup on the table and said with a smile, "In my opinion, if you are willing, you might as well send Aunt Qiu over and ask her to look after the Empress Dowager for a while."
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