Chapter 178 The Prince Arrives

Therefore, after doing this, he remembered that 90% of them were correct.

People are like this. Once they get positive feedback, they will become more confident.

So when Shang Ji saw Shang Zhiping's mouth corners slightly raised, he felt happy too.

It's just that he is not the type to say anything encouraging, so all he needs to do is control himself and not put pressure on his nephew.

This was the first time that He Shilin met these dignitaries, so he took careful notes.

Even if I can't remember all of them, there are still a lot.

The most important thing was that he showed his face next to Shang Ji. He didn't remember much, but many people remembered him.

A juren who can show his face in front of everyone before taking the imperial examination seems to have a bright future.

As they were talking, they saw a new carriage coming not far away.

The word "Guo" was clearly written on it, and one could tell at a glance that someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion had arrived.

This Prime Minister Guo was a person who had shared life and death with Shang Ji's grandfather and grandfather-in-law.

Now both of them have been buried in the ground, but Prime Minister Guo is still in the court to protect the emperor, so he can be regarded as one of the most notable founding fathers of the Daxing Dynasty.

Therefore, Shang Ji did not dare to be negligent.

No one in the general's mansion dared to be negligent, so they all took two quick steps and went down the stone steps to greet them.

He showed more respect than other people who came to congratulate him.

Sure enough, today Prime Minister Guo not only came himself, but also brought his wife, children, grandchildren and daughters-in-law with him.

There were more than a dozen people in the family, all of them were smiling happily, and anyone who saw them was happy.

"Shao Yu greets Prime Minister Guo. I hope you are well."

The fact that Prime Minister Guo was able to entrust his children to the Gu family in his early years was naturally because he had a very good relationship with Marshal Gu.

Therefore, there was nothing wrong with Shang Ji calling himself Shao Yu in front of him.

Prime Minister Guo obviously attached great importance to the only remaining grandson bloodline of Marshal Gu, and he spoke quickly.

"No need to be so polite, we are all family, so let's not talk about these two families."

If there hadn't been that imperial decree granting the marriage by mistake, the Guo and Gu families could have truly become one family.

The reason why they are still called a family today is entirely because Empress Guo once recognized Old Madam Gu as her godmother, so she said so.

Shang Ji did not shirk his responsibility. Given the close relationship between the Gu and Guo families, he had a lot of respect for the prince.

Everyone in the court knew this.

Now that the prince's faction had gained such a powerful general, naturally many people came to surrender.

Therefore, he treated Prince Shang Ji with courtesy and respect, and even treated him with a kind of brotherly intimacy.

"I heard your grandmother fell ill a few days ago. Is she feeling better now?"

"Much better. Thank you, Grandma Guo, for your concern."

Mrs. Guo and Mrs. Gu have been friends for many years, but they have less contact as they are far apart.

But it did not prevent the two of them from caring about each other, so when she asked this question, Shang Ji also replied.

"That's good. I want to talk to her more later. I haven't seen her for many years and I miss her very much."

"Grandma also said that she missed you. Why don't we go in and talk?"

"Okay, let's go in and talk."

Shang Ji invited everyone from the Prime Minister's Mansion into the General's Mansion, but before they had walked far, they heard Butler He come hurriedly to report.

"General, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

These words made Shang Ji frown slightly. He had clearly written the message half an hour late, just to make the prince come later.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a joke to ask him to wait for others?

Who knew the prince would come so early?

Instead, Prime Minister Guo next to him smiled and said.

"Let someone send them to see your grandmother first. I will go with you to welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"yes."

Prime Minister Guo spoke, and Shang Ji followed his instructions.

Therefore, no matter how timid and fearful Shang Zhiping was, he had to shoulder the responsibility now.

He said this to Mrs. Guo and others.

"Please."

Mrs. Guo was not a cunning person. Since her master had given the order, she naturally followed it.

So he followed Shang Zhiping and took his family straight to the front hall.

When Shang Ji and Prime Minister Guo hurried back to the gate, they saw a team of royal guards waiting there.

They all looked brave and serious, and Shang Ji quickly recognized that it was the prince's carriage.

"I told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come at this time to let others know how much the royal family values ​​the Gu family. Who dares to make trouble in front of the old lady?"

After hearing what Prime Minister Guo said, Shang Ji was moved.

He invited many guests to bring honor to the Gu family.

Prime Minister Guo and the Crown Prince arrived early to save face for the Gu family.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Shang Ji remembered this attitude and expressed his gratitude.

"Shao Yu thanks His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Guo for their help on behalf of my grandmother."

"What are you talking about? The Daxing Dynasty is what it is today thanks to the Gu family. Otherwise, how could the border be stable and Sui'an City be prosperous?"

Prime Minister Guo could say this, but Shang Ji could not respond.

Otherwise it would cause trouble for the Gu family, so he just smiled gratefully and immediately went to greet him.

The prince only brought the crown princess with him this time.

The children were all left in the Eastern Palace and taken care of by the maids.

After seeing the two of them get off the carriage, Shang Ji clasped his fists, knelt on one knee and said.

"I have met the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess."

Prime Minister Guo also followed suit, but since he was both a founding minister and the prince's grandfather, he did not have to kneel.

"This old minister has met the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess."

The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess both attended the event today in gorgeous bright yellow robes, embodying the true royal majesty and everyone was impressed.

In terms of age, Shang Ji is one or two years older than the prince, but their temperaments are completely different.

Shang Ji was resolute and serious, but the prince was gentle and humble, showing respect for the wise and virtuous.

When he saw Shang Ji, the prince smiled and helped him up.

"Liu Lang, why be so polite? Stand up."

"Thank you, Prince."

Then the prince repeated it again.

"You're welcome, Grandfather."

"Thank you, Prince."

When the Crown Princess met Prime Minister Guo, she also performed a half-bow and spoke respectfully.

"Grandfather is well."

"The Crown Princess is well."

When the prince saw the servants of the general's mansion kneeling behind the two of them, he said with a smile on his face.

"Today, I am here to congratulate the General's Mansion on its relocation, so there is no need to be polite. Please stand up."

"Thank you, Prince."

After this uniform voice ended, everyone stood up.

The prince said something jokingly at this moment.

"I hurried to get there, but I was still a step late. In the end, my grandfather got there first."

Prime Minister Guo had a very good relationship with the prince's grandson, so when he heard the joke, he responded.

"My home is closer to the general's residence, so I'm naturally a few minutes early. The prince is coming from the East Palace, so of course he has to walk a little longer on the way."

(End of this chapter)