Chapter 206 Marriage Talk

Prime Minister Guo was moved and felt happy that the Gu family had such a good child to support them.

Upon seeing this, Shang Ji didn't want to dwell on the past anymore, so he casually told the story of Guo Jia Silang.

"You mean Hachi?"

"Well, I have talked to my grandmother. She doesn't want my cousin Lang to marry far away, so she estimates that she will eventually choose a husband for her in Jinling City. That's why I thought of letting your Silang and Eighth Sister meet each other."

"Xue Niang lost her mother when she was young, and she was raised by my eldest sister-in-law. Now that I am back, I naturally have to take care of her more. She will be coming of age next month, so it's time to put her marriage on the agenda."

"I have also inquired about Silang's situation, and he is indeed suitable. So if Grandfather Guo does not dislike Xue Niang, he can consider taking a look at this granddaughter-in-law."

Shang Ji spoke sincerely, but he did not rush to force the Guo family to accept Xue Niang as their granddaughter-in-law.

To be honest, Xue Niang is not inferior to any daughter-in-law or granddaughter-in-law of the Guo family in terms of status, but that is not necessarily the case in terms of how she behaves and deals with things.

After all, she had been kept in seclusion in the boudoir for more than ten years and rarely saw people, so naturally she could not compare with the Guo family's wives who were good at socializing.

Prime Minister Guo was a wise and shrewd man, and the marriages he chose for his descendants were all perfect matches made in heaven.

Therefore, Shang Ji was not completely sure whether Xue Niang could catch the eye of Prime Minister Guo.

After a short silence, Prime Minister Guo did not hide anything and spoke directly.

"Shao Yu suddenly mentioned this, but I hadn't thought about it before. You know in your heart that my first choice for Silang's wife is Lang'er. First, she was raised by your grandmother herself, so her character and morals will naturally not be a problem. Second, I also want to use the little power of the Guo family to help the Gu family."

"Even if they have a child in the future, I can decide to let the child take the surname Gu and marry into the Gu family, so as to preserve the Gu family's bloodline. But if it were another family, I'm afraid they might not agree."

The Guo family has been deeply indebted to the Gu family and has been unable to repay them over the years.

Therefore, what Prime Minister Guo said was true and sincere. Shang Ji took a deep breath after hearing it, and felt happy that the Gu family was still cared about so much.

So, I didn’t want to hide it anymore.

Since Empress Guo also had the same idea, Shang Ji simply told Prime Minister Guo about his idea of ​​taking the surname Gu and marrying into the Gu family.

The old man had seen many storms and waves, so his expression remained calm, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

He stared at Shang Ji steadily, as if testing whether his belief was as firm as he said.

Shang Ji had had this thought in his mind for many years, so he was naturally not afraid of being scrutinized by others.

After a while, Prime Minister Guo spoke as if he had figured something out.

"Back then, when Yan Gang ignored his family's opposition and vowed to follow the Emperor Kaizong in raising the banner of rebellion, I thought he was just too hot-blooded. Now it seems that the blood of your Gu family really has some courage and perseverance to defy the will of the world."

The words "you take care of the Gu family" have already made Prime Minister Guo's intention clear. Shang Ji is not stupid, so he naturally understands it.

So he smiled and said.

"Grandfather Xiao and grandson should share the same share."

After hearing this, Prime Minister Guo couldn't help but burst into laughter, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Shang Ji also had a drink with them, and everything was said without words.

The prince heard what they were doing and asked out of curiosity.

"What did Liu Lang say to make Grandfather so happy? Can you tell me about it?"

"This kid, his body was sitting next to me, but his heart was flying to the back, thinking about his grandmother, his wife and children. Now, I am laughing at him."

Shang Ji's desire to change his surname to Gu and join the Gu family is no small matter, so they will not rashly bring it up unless the time is right.

Therefore, when the prince heard this, although there was some disbelief in his eyes, he also knew that since his grandfather did not want to say it in this situation, there must be a reason why he did not want to say it.

Then he followed up with this remark and said it jokingly.

"Liu Lang's appearance as a good grandson and a good husband is quite surprising. Who would have thought that the great general who used to be so majestic and powerful in Cezhou and awe-inspiring without anger would be so homesick."

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Highness. I'll drink a glass of wine as punishment."

After saying that, Shang Ji picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp, quickly and neatly.

Seeing this, everyone joined in with a drink, pushing the atmosphere to a climax, with bursts of laughter coming from the royal pleasure boat.

The first official pleasure boat following the royal pleasure boat was also bustling with activity at this moment.

With the Crown Princess in charge, this official pleasure boat becomes a paradise for the daughters of noble families.

She usually appears gentle and virtuous, but today, under the night sky and the reflection of the lotus lanterns, she appears quite lively and charming like a girl.

They stood on the deck, pointing at the lotus lanterns below and talking.

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Du Jingyi and Madam Gu were also among them. Looking at the peaceful and prosperous country, they felt deeply moved.

"Jinling City also has such river cruises, but they are mostly arranged during the Qiqiao Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. When you have the opportunity in the future, I will go south and take you to play."

"Thank you, Grandma. I have lived in Jinling City before, but this is my first time to board a pleasure boat and cruise on the Grand Canal."

"Are you feeling unwell?"

After all, they were walking on the canal, not on flat ground, and Du Jingyi was pregnant, so it was normal for Madam Gu to be more concerned.

Du Jingyi is not a spoiled child. She used to travel around with her parents, so she has taken this boat ride many times.

What's more, she had also ridden in a flat-bottomed boat, which was completely different from this painted boat.

However, the pleasure boat itself moved slowly, and there were not many waves on the canal, so standing on it felt like walking on flat ground, so Du Jingyi felt it was okay.

Then Xiaoxiao said.

"Don't worry, grandma. I'm fine and I don't feel dizzy."

"That's good."

After saying that, he patted the back of Du Jingyi's hand. Seeing that her little hand was also warm, he felt relieved.

She then turned to Gu Xiaolang, who was standing next to her and was also dressed up carefully.

"Don't you usually like to cruise on the river on a pleasure boat? What do you think?"

"The lotus lanterns are interesting, but there is not enough fun on the pleasure boat."

However, this is also related to the fact that there are many people on the pleasure boat but they are not very familiar with each other.

In the past, when they went out for a river cruise in Jinling City, they would mostly invite their best friends to go together, singing and dancing, or playing the piano and flute together, which was always quite entertaining.

But today's river cruise was mostly just standing on the deck to admire the lotus lanterns in the river, so it was less fun.

Gu Xiaolang had just finished speaking, and before Madam Gu and the others could respond, they heard a calm and peaceful voice coming from behind them.

(End of this chapter)