Chapter 1606 Delusion

At the Jiang Mansion, Gu Sheng's brows were knitted into pimples. Ji Deming felt that it was too casual to be invited to follow. If he had not seen Master Zhuo, he would have turned around and walked into the mansion.

Zhuo Guyu got off the carriage and looked at Ji Deming with an unhappy look on his face.

Ji Deming felt a little cold and took two quick steps, "Brother Gu, didn't you invite me to visit Mr. Jiang yesterday?"

He said this with a pleading look on his face, hoping that the other party would answer the call for the sake of being in the same state.

Gu Shengqi's face became even uglier. The people from Yizhou traveled together, which was safe and could communicate with each other. He knew from the beginning that this person was good at calculation. He did not tear his face off because he had already considered the friendship between the same state. "Last time I sold the painting to Mr. Du, I was treated coldly. I am grateful for your help."

Ji Deming looked embarrassed, "I mean well, and Mr. Du never thought that a servant would act on his own."

Gu Sheng's eyes were deep, "I'm not stupid."

He has seen the fickleness of human nature since he was a child and has eyes that can distinguish right from wrong.

At this time, the doorman came out quickly and saw the carriage of Marquis Zhou's mansion. Mingjia got off the carriage, followed by Rong Anxing. Yuwen got off the other carriage without paying attention to the maid blocking her way.

Mingjia motioned for the doorman to stand up and asked, "What's going on?"

The doorman told the story of what had happened without hiding anything. In his heart, the doorman despised this Mr. Ji.

Zhuo Guyu's eyes fell on Rong Anxing, and his gaze was very obscure. He just heard the doorman calling someone, and took a step forward, "Lord Anhe County, Prince Rong."

Rong Anxing was just a quiet person. He had been taught by his father since he was young, so he knew everything he needed to know. He said calmly, "Hello."

He will be a wealthy and noble marquis in the future. Because of the achievements of his ancestors, no one dares to underestimate the Rong Mansion. Even if the mansion has no real power, most of the roads in the world were built with the gold of the Rong family. Just like his father said, he can live as he pleases.

Zhuo Guyu felt a little uncomfortable. The Prince Rong in front of him didn't have him in his eyes. He squeezed his palms. The Duke's Mansion had no real power, but only the name. He clearly recognized the importance of power and became more and more eager. "How is Lord Anhe these days?"

Yuwen, "We are not familiar with each other. Next time, please do not speak in a tone that could cause misunderstanding."

Having said that, Yu Wen turned around and walked in front of Master Gu, nodded to him, and walked into the gate quickly with the maid.

Mingjia and An Xing looked at each other, and then they entered the mansion. Gu Sheng looked at Master Zhuo's pale face and hurriedly followed.

Zhuo Guyu was humiliated, and no matter how good his temper was, he couldn't stand it. When had the eldest grandson of the Duke's Mansion ever suffered such anger? He quickly got on the carriage and left.

Ji Deming was the only one left at the door. He wanted to stop the doorman, but the doorman had already closed the door.

When Zhulan came to the Jiang Mansion, Yuwen and others were already attending painting classes. She regretted it so much that she would not have waited for Li to come with her granddaughter.

Xuemei followed her mother to look after the child and left her daughter-in-law's yard. Xuemei asked in a low voice, "Mom, Yuwen hit the Duke's son in the face. The Duke's Mansion won't keep an eye on Yuwen anymore, right?"

Zhu Lan snorted softly, "The Duke's Mansion will not give up power and reputation."

Xuemei was a little worried, "It's no use being soft, will the Duke's Mansion have other ideas? Yuwen should not go out in the future, let her husband go to the Marquis' Mansion to teach them a few things."

Zhu Lan laughed, "This is the capital, and the servants in the Marquis' Mansion are not easy to bribe."

The public security in Beijing is now the best in the country. There are not even beggars begging on the streets of Beijing. Although it is not possible to leave every door open at night, it is still very safe.

Xuemei was still worried. Zhulan patted her lady's hand and said that all the people living here were officials and the Duke's Mansion would not dare to do that.

Zhulan took a few quick steps. She wanted to go see her granddaughter. The reason why she came to see Jiang Du's son today was because she knew Gu Sheng would be back today.

When they arrived at the front hall, a screen separated men and women. Yu Wen was lazily lying on the table, painting intermittently, but she was not serious.

The three people on the other side were so focused that they didn't even notice Zhulan coming in.

Zhulan went to the other side of the screen to see her granddaughter, but the girl was about to fall asleep.

Xuemei's eyes were filled with helplessness, and she signaled to the maid to add more charcoal to prevent her niece from freezing.

Yuwen perked up when she heard the noise, "Grandma, Auntie."

Zhulan sat down, "You are not serious."

Yu Wen looked at the screen in silence, she didn't want to think about it. Who would have brought the screen to her uncle's meeting first? She was the only one bored here, she couldn't see clearly on the other side through the screen. The more bored she was, the more she wanted to sleep.

The commotion here disturbed the other side. Mingjia and Anxing greeted each other. Gu Sheng felt embarrassed and quickly stood up.

Zhulan gestured, "You guys continue painting."

Gu Sheng raised his eyes and glanced at the screen, then sat down again, but he couldn't calm down. It was unexpected that he stayed to attend the class today, and he gained a lot. His eyes fell on the teacup on the table. He wanted to thank County Lord Anhe several times, but he never found a chance.

Gu Sheng lowered his head. He didn't think the county lord treated him differently. Even when Ji Deming questioned him, he didn't have any delusions. Yes, he did have delusions. His parents died when he was young, and the family had not yet been divided. His grandparents Bo Liang directly separated the two brothers.

His eldest brother was six years older than him, and the eldest brother was like a father to him. When he had not passed the imperial examination, his eldest brother had to serve in the military. He was always worried about his eldest brother, especially when the court had two consecutive wars. He was panicked every day. His eldest brother was lucky and survived, but unfortunately he injured his leg and became a little lame.

He did not pass the imperial examination and many people in the village said that he was unlucky in marriage. Until his elder brother came back, he would not dare to have any delusions.

Ministry of Revenue, Qiu Yan said without hesitation: "Recently, many people have come to visit my office."

"For the vacant position in the Ministry of Revenue?"

Qiu Yan, "Some people don't dare to visit you, so they basically come to me."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "The spring exam hasn't even started yet, and none of us have made it to the gold list, yet everyone seems to have passed."

Qiu Yanxuan brought a cup of tea and said, "Who made the capital city lack vacancies? At the end of these three years, the Imperial Academy's Shujishi will also have to take the examination. For the sake of the future of their offspring, they must be anxious."

Zhou Shuren took a sip of tea and asked, "What did you not promise?"

"I don't dare."

He could no longer make any further progress. With Zhou Shuren protecting him, he hoped to retire from the Ministry of Revenue and did not want to make any more trouble.

Zhou Shuren said quietly, "I will test you then. You should think of a few questions. Next year, those who are thoughtful will be tested and you can enter based on your ability."

Qiu Yan laughed, "Okay, then I'll think about it carefully."

Zhou Shuren talked to Qiu Yan for a while, and then came in and said, "Sir, the Duke of Yong'an has entered the palace today."

Zhou Shuren was surprised, "The Emperor summoned me?"

Jianyan lowered his head and said, "I don't know, I just know that I was summoned to the palace."

Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes. He was more inclined to the emperor. The emperor emeritus would not take the initiative to meet the Duke of Yong'an. He would not give him such a favor.

In the palace, Duke Yong'an had been waiting quietly for half an hour. From the excitement of entering the palace when he received the imperial edict to the chills rising in his heart now, his mind had become very clear.

The Duke of Yong'an lowered his eyes, wondering why the emperor had summoned him.

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