Over there, Gu Yanxi finally met Wu Yong after waiting for half a day.
"Greetings, Prince."
"No." Gu Yanxi frowned slightly when she saw him in armor. "What's going on? Is there a war?"
Wu Yong took off his helmet and put it aside. He drank a whole pot of tea in one go before replying, "There has been unrest on the grassland recently. I learned last night that you had entered the city. I had planned not to go anywhere today and just wait in the mansion. I didn't expect to learn of unusual movements outside the pass before dawn."
"I heard that there has been no rain for more than three months. The grassland has been severely damaged and many cattle and sheep have died."
"Yes, I have submitted the petition."
Gu Yanxi hesitated for a moment, "I will report this to the emperor after I return. You can do whatever you want."
"That's great." Wu Yong's expression was visibly relieved. "I dare not lie. I'm afraid the border will be unstable."
"When has the border ever been stable? It's just a matter of defending it year after year."
Wu Yong was stunned for a moment, then he burst out laughing. That's right, isn't that the reason for the existence of the Wu family
Gu Yanxi took out a piece of paper from her bosom and said, "Watch these people carefully."
Wu Yong picked it up and opened it. Wow, they were the ones who were also famous in Yinshan Pass. "Do they have ulterior motives?"
"It's hard to say whether they have ulterior motives or not, but it's true that they have a conspiracy. If I say they are in the same group, can you believe me?"
"A group?" Wu Yong's face darkened. Some of these people were sworn enemies. He often heard people from his subordinates talking about the two sides fighting again. Who was he trying to deceive? !
"Just pay attention."
"Yes, I understand."
Gu Yanxi picked up the teacup and took a sip, "The Hua family can't attract too much attention, so be careful."
"Sir, the Hua family's current reputation has nothing to do with me. Elder Hua's ability is there, but he just made a move and achieved this effect. If you ask me not to use this person, I can't do it." Wu Yong smiled and didn't mean to agree. "I don't know how much I have saved with them. I still want to relax even more."
"How you use them is up to you. Don't mention them too much when you write to your superiors. You should understand that too much is as bad as too little."
Wu Yong naturally understood his concerns and nodded, saying, "Then I will take some of the credit first."
"It's good to know what's going on." Gu Yanxi looked at the man whose expression had lost its gloom, "Is your body completely healed?"
"Well, both the master and the disciple are quite capable." Wu Yong's eyes flickered slightly, "Why didn't I see you bring the princess with you this time?"
Gu Yanxi looked at him, her eyes as sharp as a knife. Just when Wu Yong was about to lose control and change the subject, he heard him say, "She will be here in a few days."
Wu Yong's eyes lit up, and then he started talking about something else as if nothing had happened.
Gu Yanxi looked at him thoughtfully. He always agreed with Shaoyao's wishes, so she would never have nowhere to go.
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The door of the study opened again only when the sun set.
Hua Baili, who was guarding the door, first glanced at his elder sister and reported, "Mr. Lu has been here for a while."
The father and sons all had complicated feelings, but no matter what they thought, they had to meet. To put it bluntly, the two of them were already in private, and who knew what would be said if others knew about it. Even if their status was not determined after they met, it was a clear path forward. The Hua family approved of it, so outsiders had no right to point fingers.
Hua Pingyu pursed his lips into a straight line. When had such a thing ever happened in the Hua family, a family that passed down poetry and literature? But Zhi'er was his daughter who had sacrificed a lot for the Hua family, and as a father, he had to grit his teeth and help bear the responsibility.
Gu Yanxi was waiting in the main hall accompanied by Hua Jiazi from the second house. When he heard footsteps, he went to the door to greet them. When Hua Yizheng and others came in, he bowed and saluted, "Young man greets all the elders."
It was a bit embarrassing to have such a person come to my house to meet the elders. Hua Zhi's face felt a little hot, but also a little happy, with a smile on her face.
Hua Yizheng saw him sighing inwardly from the corner of his eye, his expression softened, and he raised his hand to support him, "No need to be polite, my humble abode is so simple that Mr. Lu will laugh at me."
"I dare not." Gu Yanxi replied in a proper manner. She could obviously handle herself well in front of the emperor, but at this moment she felt her palms wet and her heartbeat quickened.
The host and the guest took their seats. Hua Yi was sizing up Mr. Lu, whom he had met several times before. Since Zhi'er said that his identity was complicated and could not be disclosed, he was certainly not an ordinary person. From his aura, it could be seen that he was not someone who was inferior to others. However, he did not know when such a person appeared in the capital. Could he have just arrived
He didn't want Zhi'er to be involved with someone of a complicated identity, but what Zhi'er said made a lot of sense. If a man didn't care about her, he wouldn't go to dinner with her regularly, wouldn't accompany her for thousands of miles, and wouldn't have the respect that moved Zhi'er.
There was another reason why they were willing to help her. It would be difficult for Zhier to find a suitable husband in the future. She was too capable. Even if someone married her, it was because of her ability rather than her as a person. There were too few men who could control her, and few men were willing to be suppressed by a wife who was too capable. It was difficult for couples to have harmony.
Now there is such a man who will not hinder Zhier from being the head of the family, and has enough ability to be on par with her. Just based on this point, they have to consider it carefully.
Sighing in his heart again, Hua Yizheng said: "I heard from Zhier that you have taken good care of the Hua family. I would like to thank you very much."
"I didn't do anything. It was Azhi who did it. Azhi helped me a lot."
Several people felt relieved after hearing this. It was good that he didn't rely on his achievements to be proud of himself. What they were worried about was that he would look down on Zhier because he had helped the Hua family.
Hua Pingyu suddenly asked, "Would the elders in Mr. Lu's family like you to get entangled with the Hua family like this?"
"Uncle, just call me Yan Xi." Gu Yanxi said calmly, "My parents are gone, so I don't need to explain my actions to them."
Are their parents gone? Hua Pingyu glanced at his father, which meant that they didn't need to worry about the other family looking down on Zhi'er, which was good.
The atmosphere was really awkward. Both parties felt a little uncomfortable, especially Hua Zhi. She simply stood up and said, "I'll go to the kitchen and take a look."
After Hua Zhi left, the room became even quieter, and you could hear a pin drop. Finally, it was Gu Yanxi who broke the silence, "The heavens and the earth can witness my sincerity towards Ah Zhi. I cherish and respect her, and I will definitely act out of affection but within courtesy, and will not do anything to tarnish her reputation. Please believe me."
His frank attitude made people feel good about him. Hua Yi was looking at the person below him. Although the scar on his face made him look a little fierce, the first person he saw when they entered the room was Zhier. The tenderness at that moment could not deceive people. He could also feel their nervousness. If he didn't care about their attitude, how could he be nervous
Putting aside all the concerns in your mind, this man is not bad.
PS: Does it feel a bit awkward? Of course, this chapter is about that feeling, and there is another chapter to come.