Chapter 35: Return to Beijing Soon
Now that they have water, even if the waterwheel still needs half a month to be built, the people in the wasteland will not be anxious.
In fact, these people think that it is good enough to have water.
At such a close distance, they could easily fetch water from the reservoir.
But seeing that the prefect and that group of seemingly extraordinary people were willing to make more efforts to facilitate their irrigation, everyone was moved and grateful for a moment.
Even the slight resentment he felt when he was initially exiled to Liangcheng and was not accepted had disappeared at this moment.
It was two hours later when the group returned to the prefect's villa.
Gu Feixue's two new followers, Gu Sang and Gu Da, were also very surprised to see that they were actually living in the prefect's villa.
Intently testing the waters, Gu Feixue spoke in words the two could understand, "We, the Gu family, are only staying here temporarily. We will move out once the disaster is over."
Although she knew that the two of them were simple-minded and easy to get along with after spending the past two days together, she also didn't want them to misunderstand that the Gu family was some kind of high-ranking official.
The two were indeed just a little surprised, and then they smiled and said to Gu Feixue, "I don't care.
"Wherever Xue'er is, we'll go."
When Gu Sang smiled, there was a shallow dimple on her face, which made her look very cute.
"Yes, Xue'er, we will follow you."
Gu Da also scratched his head and smiled foolishly in response.
Seeing this, Gu Feixue finally felt relieved, which made Gu Tingchuan, who was standing beside her, laugh.
"Don't worry, Xue'er. I'll tell my parents about them later. They will definitely not object to taking them in."
However, Gu Tingchuan didn't know that Gu Feixue was not worried about Gu Sang and Gu Da.
As soon as I arrived at the gate, I saw Gu Lang and Wang, who had received the letter, standing there with an expectant look on their faces.
Gu Feixue immediately ran towards them and called out, "Daddy and Mommy, Xue'er misses you so much."
After saying that, he flew into Wang's arms, and Wang's heart, which had been hanging in the air for the past two days, was finally at ease.
"I'm glad you're back. Have you had lunch yet? The kitchen lady cooked two of your favorite dishes. Come with me."
As she said that, Wang was about to take Gu Feixue to eat something delicious.
Gu Tingchuan, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel helpless. As an older brother, did he have a sense of insignificance?
"Who are they?" Wang saw the two half-grown children following behind Gu Feixue, and they didn't look like they were from the Central Plains.
Upon hearing this, Gu Tingchuan replied, "They are nomadic people from the north and have become separated from their families. Seeing that Xue'er likes them, I decided to keep them and send them back when they find their families."
Gu Lang, who was standing by, heard this and looked at Gu Tingchuan and said, "Tingchuan, come with me. I have something to ask you."
Knowing that Gu Lang must have gone to Gu Tingchuan to find out what had happened in the past two days, Gu Feixue felt guilty in Wang's arms.
This time she got the fame she deserved, and also the fame she shouldn't have. I wonder what her parents think.
Sure enough, after Gu Feixue settled Gu Sang and Gu Da, she was called over by Gu Lang.
"Xue'er, I learned everything from Tingchuan."
Gu Feixue felt guilty when she heard this, but then she heard Gu Lang not only not blame her, but actually said in a pleasantly surprised tone:
"Daddy never thought that at such a young age, you could acquire so much valuable knowledge from books. This holds great promise for the future of our Gu family!"
"Ah?" Gu Feixue didn't react for a moment.
In her memory, Gu Lang had always been a low-key, modest, and honest official. She had originally thought that Gu Lang wouldn't like her being so high-profile in public...
"With you and your brother, Daddy will never feel ashamed of our ancestors again!"
When Gu Feixue saw Gu Lang's tears, her throat couldn't help but choke up.
Although she is not the original owner, she has the original owner's memories.
Gu Lang was falsely accused and the Gu family suffered as a result. Gu Lang must have felt guilty towards his ancestors.
"Dad, don't worry. My brother and I will protect you and mom from now on. I will make a lot of money, and my brother will become a general. We will definitely let Dad and Mom live a good life."
Gu Feixue said these words sincerely. She had countless ways to make money in her mind, and she would definitely let the Gu family live a life no worse than before.
When an honest official is framed and his property is confiscated, he should just quit being an official and make money to live a good life!
As for her brother, not to mention that they had been together for a while. Just from the past two days, she believed that Gu Tingchuan would definitely have a bright future.
Gu Tingchuan is a man of strategy, intelligence, and great ambition. It is a pity that such a talented person does not go to the battlefield to defend the country.
While Gu Feixue and Gu Lang were chatting by candlelight at night, Yuchi Shuo's mind could not calm down either.
Under the dim candlelight, Yuchi Shuo wrote on a piece of paper, "The crisis has been resolved, I will return to Beijing soon."
Then he rolled up the note and stuffed it into the paper tube on the pigeon's leg. After blowing a breath, the pigeon flew into the night and disappeared in an instant.
Yuchi Shuo knew that he should leave, but he couldn't calm down.
No one knew how shocked he was in his heart beneath his calm appearance these past two days.
And all these shocks were caused by the same person.
Gu Feixue, Gu...Feixue...He secretly repeated this name in his heart, and the other person's every frown and smile appeared in his mind. Yuchi Shuo actually lost control and lost his mind.
Zhuifeng, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel startled. This was the second time he saw His Highness look so dazed.
In the past, Your Highness was always ruthless and extremely cautious at all times. When had he ever shown such an expression?
But in just a few days, His Highness has lost his mind so many times, oblivious to the people around him...
Zhuifeng couldn't help but wonder what His Highness was doing this for, or for whom.
"Your Highness, are you departing today?"
Zhuifeng's words interrupted Yuchi Shuo's contemplation. To Zhuifeng's surprise, Yuchi Shuo hesitated for a moment and waved his hand, saying:
"No rush, wait a few more days. The situation in Liangcheng is still unclear."
Zhuifeng thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, Zhuifeng has something to say, but I'm not sure if I should say it or not."
Yuchi Shuo narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone unable to tell whether he was happy or angry: "Speak."
"Even though the Gu family has been granted good citizenship, they are still guilty. I'm afraid that His Majesty cannot conceal all this..."
Even if His Highness fell in love with the girl from the Gu family, His Majesty would not agree. However, Zhuifeng did not finish the second half of the sentence, because the look Yuchi Shuo gave Zhuifeng made him feel like he was falling into an ice cellar.
"Do you think I stayed here for Gu Feixue of the Gu family?"
Zhuifeng didn't expect that His Highness would ask so frankly. She was very surprised for a moment. Could it be that His Highness was not doing this for her?
But Yuchi Shuo's eyes turned even colder:
"Although Liangcheng has solved the problem of resettling refugees, it is still helpless against the plague. If we only deal with the disaster, but the plague gets out of control, and the subsequent supply of disaster relief grain cannot keep up, it is only a matter of time before chaos breaks out again."
Zhuifeng suddenly realized what was going on, and then he heard Yuchi Shuo coldly ask, "Zhuifeng, how long have you been with me?"
Zhuifeng was shocked and said respectfully, "Your Highness, it's been ten years."
"After ten years, you should know the consequences of privately speculating and discussing your master's thoughts."
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