"Your Majesty, I say this just to prove to Prince Jing, to you all, and most importantly to you, that I, Gu Nanji, have no rebellious intentions and have never done anything to betray my country. Heaven and earth can bear witness to my feelings towards Yin Weiguo!" Gu Nanji's voice was loud and resounding.
Most of the people agreed.
Qi Xiaohan was about to say something when he heard a report from outside: "Prince Xiaoyao, Gu Beijian, requests an audience."
"What is he doing here?" Qi Xiaohan was puzzled. Didn't he ask Gu Beijian to suppress the witch in Luguang Town?
"Xuan." Qi Xiaohan said.
The eunuch said, "Summon Gu Beijian to the audience."
Gu Beijian walked in with a letter. "Your Majesty, great joy, great joy!"
Qi Xiaohan wondered, "Where does the joy come from?"
"This is my cousin Yao Wenyuan, the magistrate of Furui County. Didn't you tell him before to lay a good foundation for doing business with the people of Dujiaocuo Country?" Gu Beijian said.
Qi Xiaohan nodded and said, "Go on."
"I received a letter from my cousin saying that three hundred kilograms of blueberries have been exchanged for four hundred war horses, and the rest has been mortgaged with money. Although I am not well-educated, I think four hundred war horses will definitely be a help to our country's military strength!" Gu Beijian said seriously.
No one noticed that Gu Nanji and Gu Beijian had not greeted Qi Xiaohan since they came in.
When Qi Xiaohan heard about four hundred war horses, his eyes widened.
"Yao Wenyuan did a good job. I'll remember this and reward you in the future." Qi Xiaohan said.
After being interrupted by Gu Beijian, Qi Xiaohan forgot about Gu Nanji. Prince Jing couldn't help but remind him, "Your Majesty, Gu Nanji's matter..."
Just as Qi Xiaohan was about to speak, he heard someone outside the palace urgently shouting, "Your Majesty!"
Qi Xiaohan sat up straight, "What's the matter?"
"The Sals people have sent envoys to the capital, saying that they want to bring the children of their deceased posthumously crowned King of Apocalypse back to their territory!" a soldier shouted urgently.
Qi Xiaohan frowned. Fortunately, Gu Nanji didn't kill the Murong siblings directly. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to get it out at this time. Another war would begin...
Thinking of this, "I understand. The person who came commended Gu Nanji and promoted him to the rank of Second Rank General of the Zhenjun Army. Yao Wenyuan has made great contributions to the country and has been promoted to the position of prefect of Guangquan Prefecture."
Gu Nanji bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yao Dingliang also bowed slightly and said, "Thank Your Majesty on behalf of my son!"
Qi Xiaohan frowned and said, "Alright, let's all go. If Gu Qing has any problems in the future, you must report to me in a timely manner. Don't do things like today."
Upon hearing this, Gu Nanji respectfully replied, "Yes."
"Everyone, please leave. King Xiaoyao, you must entertain the envoys of the Sars people who have come to the capital well. The Murong siblings are also staying in your house anyway. Just send them away properly when the time comes and don't provoke a war. The people of our Yinwei Kingdom have finally been able to recuperate, and I don't want to provoke disputes at this time." Qi Xiaohan waved his hand.
Gu Tianze accepted the order.
Everyone retreated. Prince Jing wanted to say something, but seeing Qi Xiaohan's gloomy face, he didn't say anything and quickly ran away with his tail between his legs.
The Gu and Yao families got together and had a meal.
Gu Wanping and Qin Chaochao kept putting food into Gu Nanji and Gu Beijian's bowls. "Come and eat more, you two, especially Xiaonan. You've gotten tanned and lost weight at the border..."
To Gu Beijian, it was, “Look at you, you’ve gained weight since you went out. It seems the food is good…”
Gu Beijian touched his face and said, "I've met a girl who can cook. How can I not eat well?"
Gu Nanji heard this and ate without saying a word.
"Who is the girl who can cook?" Gu Wanping and the other two were curious when they heard it.
"It's the newly-appointed Huijing Xiangjun by the Emperor..." said Gu Beijian.
"You are talking nonsense. How can the Lord of Huijingxiang cook for you, a prince?" Qin Chaochao was puzzled.
"Why not? I am higher than her in rank, but that is not the point. The point is that we are partners, so we often eat together." Gu Beijian said.
"Partner? How come I don't know what business you are collaborating on?" Qin Chaochao glanced at his son.
"The tooth powder business is a collaboration between her and me." Gu Beijian said.
Gu Nanji raised his eyebrows when he heard this. He said that this guy had so much money on him, and it turned out that he earned it from business. He thought that this guy was going to rob people on the road.
"Oh, what a remarkable woman!" Qin Chaochao commented.
"Who said it wasn't?" Gu Beijian also replied with a smile.
"Xiaobei, are you attracted to that Huijing Xiangjun?" Gu Wanping asked worriedly.
As soon as Qin Chaochao said this, everyone's eyes turned to him. Gu Beijian's expression remained the same, but he changed his nonchalant attitude and said seriously, "Yes, I am attracted to someone, but unfortunately, the other person is a bit clueless and knows nothing about matters of the heart. However, I think it's normal for him to not understand since he is young."
"Son, if you like someone, you should be brave enough to tell them. Don't be like your dad, who is clingy and can't get anything out of them even if he's hit with a stick..." Qin Chaochao encouraged.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't ruin my reputation in front of my sons. How can I not fart when I'm beaten? No, how can I not speak directly?" Gu Tianze spoke to defend himself.
Gu Beijian looked at the two of them playing and had a happy look on his face, but he was very worried in his heart. He didn't know how to start the conversation so as not to scare Yi Yami away.
Gu Nanji reached out and patted Gu Beijian on the back, signaling him not to be anxious.
Gu Wanping looked at the happy Gu family and thought of her own son. Although she did not attach great importance to the idea of marrying someone of equal social status, she did not want her son to marry a country girl. Even if her son was worthy of a princess, he was worthy!
Thinking of Yao Wenyuan, Gu Wanping asked, "Xiaobei, you live close to your cousin. Do you know if your cousin has a favorite woman in Furui County?"
When Gu Beijian heard this, he thought about it and remembered that Yi Yami once told him that Yao Wenyuan and He Huaixiu were close, and Yi Yami even ate melons with him.
But seeing Gu Wanping's worried expression, he replied, "No, I haven't heard of it..."
Cousin, take care of yourself...
Gu Beijian shrugged. It was difficult for any man in this family to find a wife...
Gu Nanji heard the slowness in Gu Beijian's tone and knew that Gu Beijian was lying. He also raised his eyebrows. It's not easy, it's not easy...
The two families had a happy meal together.
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