Chapter 217 Ascend to the throne early?
Chapter 217 Ascend to the throne early?
“Is this true or false?”
Zhao Yingqiao was still a little unconvinced, but when the person who came to report the news confirmed again and again that it was indeed the case, Zhao Yingqiao really couldn't say a word.
Yin Qing laughed and said, "Do you still think that the fourth young lady of the Marquis' Mansion is not good? I think that Gu Suiyu is a true character. You always think that she and Lin Yousheng are unclear, but you don't see how much she has done for Lin Yousheng. She would rather suffer from the cold herself and leave the fabric for him. Such a woman must love her husband very much. Our Brother Xuan has really found a good wife!"
If you put yourself in her shoes, you will realize that what Zhao Yingqiao despises is Gu Suiyu's greatest strength, which is that she treats her lover with all her heart.
Now that he has calmed down, Gu Suiyu is being sincere to Yin Zhengnan. Isn't this a good thing?
Zhao Yingqiao was filled with shame.
When it comes to other people's affairs, she is just a spectator, complaining about infatuated men and women, and looking down on others who are brainless and have no opinions. But now that it has come to her own son and she has become the person involved, she realizes how good this kind of character is. After all, now she has gone from being a spectator to a vested interest.
When you receive benefits from others, you will naturally be grateful.
"Hmph, I know, you don't have to say it."
Zhao Yingqiao stood up and walked out. Yin Qing asked, "Where are you going?"
"Can't I go and deliver something to Su Jin?"
Zhao Yingqiao walked out with a snort, but Yin Qing was amused. He thought to himself that although his wife had the domineering air of a royal aristocrat, she had a good heart, really!
At this time, Su Jin had also learned the news about Gu Zixuan, which was brought by Zhao Jingyu.
"Don't worry, Sixth Miss. Brother Xuan is fine. He was promoted because of his outstanding performance and is now a fifth-rank commander."
Zhao Jingyu was afraid that Su Jin would worry, so he rushed to Su Jin and told her as soon as he left the palace.
He also told him everything that was in the letter, including Gu Zixuan's outstanding performance in defending the city.
"He is only seventeen this year, right? He is so outstanding that even my brother praised him highly. He also said that it was all because of Sixth Miss's good teaching."
As he spoke, he looked over, his eyes filled with affection as he gazed at Su Jin.
Everyone in the room sat quietly.
Gu Zilu, Gu Suiyu and Mr. Zhuzhi all breathed a sigh of relief.
They are obviously the children of the Marquis' Mansion, but they always live with Su Jin. The reason is very simple: wherever their mother is, that is their home, no matter how bad their father is.
"Mother, my elder brother will surely return with glory."
Gu Suiyu comforted him softly, and Su Jin nodded.
She didn't know what she was feeling at the moment. It was obviously not her child, but she was still worried about him. If she had to describe it, this relationship was like that of friends, very good friends at that. Isn't it normal for friends to care about each other and miss each other?
Gu Zilu also breathed a sigh of relief. Although his elder brother was uneducated, he was not pure. He actually remembered everything he had read once. It could only be said that this third place winner really got the award based on his real ability.
As for the strategies of deploying troops, the Marquis's family was originally composed of military generals, and the most numerous books in the mansion are not the Four Books and Five Classics, but the Tactical Classics. It is not surprising that my eldest brother has read them.
After all, military books are much more interesting than classics.
Everyone was talking, only Gu Zilu spoke faintly: "Big brother has been promoted to the fifth rank, and is now on the same level as father."
Although military generals are always inferior to civil officials, Gu Changqing only has a sinecure, while his elder brother's position is much more solid, and he will continue to be promoted.
Gu Zixuan, the future is promising.
Gu Zilu was very satisfied. He even had an idea, which was to go home immediately and tell his father about this. He didn't know what Gu Changqing's reaction would be and what his expression would be when he found out that his son was only 17 years old and was at the same level as him.
Anyway, it will be fun, right?
A slight feeling of refreshment slowly sprouted from the bottom of his heart, and continued to grow, finally making Gu Zilu reveal a slightly happy smile.
How could Zhao Jingyu not understand Gu Zilu's thoughts? Now even his royal brother doesn't like Gu Changqing, so it is very likely that the title will not be passed on.
After all, his son is still alive, and the title was not passed on to his grandson, so no matter how outstanding Gu Zixuan is, the title will probably have to be taken back.
"The old marquis did something that impressed the emperor. He said he would donate half a year's income from the marquisate."
Zhao Jingyu couldn't help but say a few more words, mainly for Su Jin to hear, because he felt that Su Jin was more beautiful when she listened to him carefully, as beautiful as a quietly blooming Epiphyllum, showing her beauty alone.
Prince Rui was in a good mood.
"To celebrate, I brought a hot pot. Oh, the kind from Ruolan's shop. I also brought the chef with me today."
Zhao Jingyu knew that Su Jin had always wanted to try it, so he brought it over in advance to celebrate with Gu Zixuan.
"Why isn't Ruolan coming?"
Sui Yu asked subconsciously.
"She said she was busy and at loggerheads with her family. She said she would never marry her current fiancé even if she died..."
Zhao Jingyu talked about trivial family matters but did not mention a word about what happened in the palace on New Year's Eve.
Everyone knew that the bracelet belonged to the former Concubine Zhuang, but no one mentioned this person. It was a complete secret.
However, Su Jin knew the plot. After all, it was the plot, not the details.
Concubine Zhuang was also born as a palace maid. She lived in the same house as Concubine Dong and came from the same village. It is said that the emperor first fell in love with Concubine Zhuang because he was not valued at that time and Concubine Zhuang was the only one who treated the emperor well. During those difficult years, the two lonely souls huddled together for warmth, and Concubine Zhuang was the only white moonlight in the emperor's heart.
However, later on, Concubine Dong used some tricks and slept with the emperor. However, at that time, the emperor had already begun to receive attention and there was a sign that he would be made the crown prince.
As for later, when the emperor ascended the throne, the two women were successively appointed as concubines. Concubine Zhuang was the first to become pregnant, but she miscarried. The second child was conceived and born at the same time as Concubine Dong Guifei. Six years later, Concubine Zhuang was falsely accused of adultery with a guard. That night, the palace caught fire and Concubine Zhuang and her son were burned to death in the fire...
However, his son was replaced by someone else. The person who died was the premature son of the sister of a palace maid under Concubine Zhuang. Xie Huaiguang was able to escape death because of this.
Su Jin found it a little unbelievable.
Because what happened on New Year's Eve should have happened ten years later.
But it seems that since she came, many things have changed. Even though she lay flat and did nothing but insisted on making peace, her subtle movements were like the wings of a butterfly, bringing about a huge change in the entire plot.
Gu Zixuan's life trajectory has changed, Gu Suiyu's life trajectory has changed, and Gu Zilu and Gu Ziyun's life trajectories have all changed.
Gu Changqing is now on leave at home and has changed.
The Huns, who were supposed to conquer the four counties of Hexi, were blocked outside the pass. Everything changed. So, could Xie Huaiguang have ascended the throne as emperor ten years earlier?