As he watched, the restlessness in He Qing's heart gradually disappeared.
These people may not understand scientific principles, but they draw on their own experiences. Only by looking closely can you see that life is full of bright spots. Even the most ordinary people are striving to live a better life.
Then she unexpectedly met an acquaintance here.
"True Master." Gu Zheng noticed her and walked over to salute her.
He Qing turned aside and said, "Since we are out, please don't be so polite, Master Gu."
Gu Zheng stood up, glanced behind her, and then asked, "Master, why are you here? Where are the people following you?"
"I was bored, so I came out for a walk without anyone with me." He Qing said, "Why is Lord Gu here too?" He was also not wearing an official uniform, and had no one with him. He was just wandering around here alone.
Gu Zheng said, "My home is nearby."
He Qing nodded, and the two of them fell silent. Although He Qing had a good impression of Gu Zheng, in person, he didn't know how to talk to him or what to say. Perhaps because he had read too many comments in his memory, he had also mentally regarded Gu Zheng as a significant figure, which made it difficult to grasp how to get along with him.
Gu Zheng took the initiative to ask, "Since Master Zhen is here, would you like to come to my humble abode and have a cup of tea?"
He Qing wanted to refuse, but then thought it was a rare opportunity to get to know Gu Zheng, so he nodded hesitantly. The two of them walked around the crowd and turned into an alley. After walking for a while, they finally arrived at Gu Zheng's home.
Remote and quiet were He Qing's first impressions of the courtyard. Four or five trees were planted in the small courtyard, almost completely shading the house, creating a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that they were all fruit trees.
A peach tree, a plum tree, and a pear tree, all laden with green fruits, hanging so heavily that they almost bent the branches.
A pomegranate tree is still in bloom, and a ginkgo tree is full of green.
Beneath the peach tree stood a set of stone tables and chairs, quite an interesting sight. He Qing noticed it and was about to go over, but after a moment's hesitation, she asked, "I wonder if anyone else is at Lord Gu's house?" If there were any elders present, she would be the one to go in and greet them.
"There are only two old servants." Gu Zheng said.
He Qing went straight to the stone table and chairs under the peach tree with confidence. As soon as he sat down, an old woman brought out tea.
Gu Zheng then sat down opposite He Qing and asked, "Master, I just realized that most of the people in the capital can't stand the turmoil and just want to live a peaceful life. Even if they were asked to leave the city, they have nowhere else to go. All their belongings are here and they can't leave."
He Qing looked at him in surprise and nodded, but felt a little confused, wondering why he brought up this.
Gu Zheng added, "Common people ask for very little. They only care about the present day. No matter how hard it is, as long as they have a place and don't have to struggle all the time, they will be satisfied. They don't understand or care about the things that happen in the court."
"What exactly is Lord Gu trying to say?" He Qing was puzzled. She had a feeling Gu Zheng had more to say from his tone and demeanor, but her wisdom was limited, so she couldn't really understand.
Gu Zheng choked when he heard this, and he almost suspected that He Qing really didn't understand, or was deliberately saying this to provoke him.
No one is stupid. Xue knew that Yin had the intention to retreat, and Liu Muchuan knew very well why he brought Gu Zheng out at this time.
Originally, his position in the Council of State was second only to Xue Zhidao. Logically, with Xue Zhidao gone, he should have taken the top spot. Unfortunately, seniority was never a factor in the Council of State of Great Chu. As long as one was favored by the emperor, even if they were only a councilor, they could still override those ranked above them.
But now it seems that Xue knows that he has no intention of recommending him, and the Empress Dowager also makes it clear that she wants to promote Gu Zheng.
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