Chapter 253 Living More and More Clearly
Chapter 253 Living More and More Clearly
Su Jin had no interest in this thing. Glass was a common thing in his era and could be found everywhere.
But even though she was not interested, she could not show it in front of the Grand Princess. She took it with a look of joy, and after some praise, she immediately asked Yuchuan to take the wine.
As for why the Grand Princess chose this time to come, Su Jin felt that it might be related to the Emperor's edict promoting Yin Zhengnan.
It is unknown whether Yin Zhengnan, a third-rank official, is truly talented or just following Gu Zixuan to get something for nothing. After all, no one knows how much effort he has made on the battlefield, only those who are actually on the battlefield know.
However, Gu Zixuan's promotion was based on real military merit, and no one could find fault with that.
The Grand Princess knew this, which is why she came to visit in person.
This is from the third rank. If Yin Zhengnan had relied on his dandy brain, he would have been very lucky to be able to keep the fifth rank Zhao Yingqiao. But now, he has become the third rank due to his solid military merits. Who dares to say anything wrong about Yin Zhengnan?
However, Yin Zhengnan is a third-rank official, and Gu Zixuan has made contributions, Gu Suiyu has made contributions, and even the entire Hexi Su family, including Su Jin, has made contributions, so how could she not come?
So Zhao Yingqiao, who had always treated Gu Suiyu harshly, smiled for the first time today and held Gu Suiyu's hand affectionately.
"Sui Yu, you are such a good girl."
For a moment, everyone in the room was a little surprised.
Jinchuan and Yuchuan looked at each other, and they were more happy than surprised.
The eldest princess is well-known for her unruly and headstrong character. Given her status, it seems that being unruly and headstrong is what she should have. And everyone knows that the eldest princess looks down on Gu Suiyu. But now, Zhao Yingqiao actually happily holds Gu Suiyu's hand and says that she is a good girl?
Su Jin raised his eyebrows, smiled and turned around to arrange for the food to be served. Now that everyone was present, the meal could begin.
On this side, Zhao Yingqiao never let go of her hand.
What does it matter whether Gu Suiyu has Yin Zhengnan in his eyes or heart?
Having a daughter-in-law like this would be a great fortune for the Grand Princess's Mansion.
She had heard from the emperor that Gu Zixuan was truly capable. This young man was like a fish back to water on the battlefield in the northwest. He was alert and intelligent, and his eyes were like an eagle on the grassland, often able to glimpse the key to breaking the deadlock.
It had only been over half a year, and the military merits were rushing to his arms as if they had seen a master, and Yin Zhengnan, who had always followed Gu Zixuan, was the one who benefited the most, and was also promoted to the third rank due to his luck.
Moreover, there will be further improvements in the future. The emperor has said that when the Huns are really frightened and driven away, that will be the time to reward them according to their merits.
In other words, good days are yet to come.
How could the Grand Princess not be happy?
Without Gu Zhao, the strength of Yong'an Marquis Mansion has been limited, but the Hexi Su family is full of talented people and unfathomable inner world, which is the biggest help.
Moreover, didn't Su Jin also divorce and leave the mansion? In that case, Su Jin is no longer a member of the Marquis's Mansion. As for the goddaughter, I heard that Gu Zhao and Zou are both sick. If these two old people were here, then Su Jin would be the goddaughter of the Marquis's Mansion. If both of them went to the banquet, then Su Jin would have nothing to do with the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion anymore.
No matter how the eldest princess planned, she always benefited. Now when she looked at Gu Sui Yu again, she was really satisfied.
Even though it was just a marriage, there were many twists and turns involved. Su Jin thought it through clearly, and Gu Sui Yu was not stupid either. She responded calmly, imitating Su Jin's behavior, which made the Grand Princess laugh without going too far.
The atmosphere in the room was very good, and Gu Zilu acted as a mascot throughout the whole place. After all, the Grand Princess came for Su Jin and Gu Sui Yu, and the only thing she wouldn't come for was herself, so he just lowered his head and ate.
However, Zhao Yingqiao had already spoken to everyone, so she couldn't ignore Gu Zilu, so she said, "Brother Lu, you have won three prizes in a row, and this has spread all over the capital. Today, I would like to toast you and wish you can also win six prizes in a row in the future."
Gu Zilu raised his glass politely, thanked the Grand Princess, and drank from his cup.
The atmosphere at the banquet was very good, and Zhao Yingqiao was very satisfied with Su Jin's family.
If Sui Yu's family members were these people, she would definitely agree wholeheartedly. It would be best if those people from Yong'an Marquis' Mansion kept silent forever and never showed up.
The meal was a happy one. After thirty glasses of wine had been drunk, Su Jin asked, "Is this set of glassware given to the Grand Princess a gift from the Emperor?"
"Of course not. You're giving away the reward from the Emperor. Are you going to die?"
Zhao Yingqiao's face turned slightly red, and Gu Suiyu brought her some sobering tea, which made Zhao Yingqiao even more satisfied with her.
"I ordered someone to get this. There are three sets in total. One is with the Queen Mother, one is for my own use, and the last one is for you!"
Su Jin hurriedly thanked her and thanked the Grand Princess for her care. Then she changed the subject and said, "Have you ever thought about bringing the craftsmen who make wall colored glaze to the capital? If you can build a wall colored glaze workshop, I'm sure the money you can provide to support the northwest will be even greater."
The eldest princess' eyes suddenly lit up.
Su Jin spoke vaguely, only saying support for the northwest, but Zhao Yingqiao understood how much money this would bring to him.
Money, it’s all money!
Even the eldest princess would not complain about having too much money!
"Well, let me go back and think about it."
Think about it, there is a chance. The family sent Zhao Yingqiao away and closed the door. Gu Suiyu asked, "Mother, do you want to do the wall glass business?"
Su Jin shrugged his shoulders: "This thing is as uncommon as our porcelain outside. Only those foreigners can use this thing to cheat us. In fact, it is worthless."
Yes, it will be like this in the hands of foreigners, but if it falls into the hands of Chinese, it will definitely be able to create new things.
So, get it, you must get it!
Wall glaze is not valuable?
The brother and sister looked at each other, both with surprise.
My mother knows a lot.
After serving Su Jin, the two of them left. The courtyard was quiet, and the maids and servants stayed far away. Gu Zilu glanced at the ancestral hall not far away and suddenly asked, "Fourth sister, there is a plaque in the ancestral hall that has been covered with cloth. Do you know who it is for?"
The two of them have lived here for a while. During festivals, they would go to the ancestral hall to burn incense. However, the plaque was always covered with cloth, and Sister Yuchuan would not allow it to be opened, so no one knew who Su Jin was worshipping.
Gu Suiyu said, "Everyone has secrets, including mother. But mother has never made a mistake so far, and she is a very good person. So, no matter who is enshrined on the tablet, I will not care or ask. Let mother have some space for herself. What do you think, fifth brother?"
Gu Zilu glanced at his fourth sister and felt that Gu Suiyu had become more and more insightful recently.