After the death of the first emperor, all officials, nobles and pawns in the capital, must observe filial piety for the emperor for twenty-seven days, and stop marrying for half a year to show respect for the emperor.
The nobles of noble families who have always enjoyed themselves had to stop their usual entertainment activities, closed the door and secretly ate some meat and tooth sacrifices, but went out all wearing sackcloth and coarse clothes, and their faces were full of sorrow.
The late emperor stayed in the palace for 21 days, and finally he was given the posthumous title of Chun.
The new emperor was young and did not know how to handle state affairs, so the Zhou family, who was promoted to the empress dowager, began to accompany the young emperor to handle the affairs of the state, and taught him carefully with several emperors. Filial piety and respect, the two soon won the honorary medal of "filial piety for a mother and a son" recognized by the courtiers of the Dafeng Dynasty.
As the second young girl in Ningping's Mansion, Gu Rujiu didn't hear much about the affairs of the state, but only vaguely heard the two brothers mentioning that the new emperor's body was not very strong, and the others were rarely mentioned.
In fact, this is also normal. The new emperor is young and has no strong forces to support him. The right to speak in the court is entirely in the hands of the Queen Mother Zhou, so the new emperor does not seem to be that important.
This can be concluded from the difference in the frequency with which fathers and brothers mentioned the new emperor and the queen mother of Zhou.
It is hard to say whether a young emperor who is not very strong can live to be in charge of the government. Who would rush to show loyalty to him at this time? These aristocratic families in the capital have always been calm and would not bet easily. This is the reason why even if the dynasty changes, the aristocratic family can still stand.
Because it is still in the period of filial piety to the late emperor, this year has been a bit boring, and it is a pity that the little sisters Gu Rujiu made friends can't get together to play together.
From the beginning of enlightenment, noble ladies of aristocratic families have to learn a lot of things, not to mention the art of riding, archery, poetry, painting and music, but also the appearance and conversation.
Compared with his current life, Gu Rujiu felt that his previous life was really rough, and because of this, he was impressed by the noble ladies from aristocratic families who were proficient in various talents.
"Girl, Master and Madam invite you to have dinner in the main courtyard." Baolu walked into the house and waited for Gu Rujiu's last words before she said with a smile, "Girl's words are getting better and better."
"You tell them that every day, how come I didn't see it." Gu Rujiu put down her pen, feeling that her handwriting looked okay, but she lacked a bit of character. Other Transmigration girls have always been proficient in playing, playing, singing, poetry, and poetry. When she came to her, she was simply a hindrance to her colleagues.
Mu Xiang and Qiu Luo stepped forward to clean up the books and cases for her, and Qiu Luo also persuaded: "How old are you, girl? Although we servants don't know how to write, but even the master said that your calligraphy has spirituality, so it is obvious that really good."
Several other maidservants who were close-fitting smiled and agreed in unison, and even the maid Er and other maids who held a copper basin and waited for Gu Rujiu to wash her hands, nodded vigorously.
Gu Rujiu let them coax him, and walked towards the main courtyard with a smile full of four personal maids. When she entered the main courtyard, she saw that the whole family was there. After she stepped forward to greet her parents, siblings, and sister-in-law, she sat down next to the Yang family, "Father and older brothers were full of joy, but what good things happened?"
"It's really a good thing," Gu Changling said while stroking his not long beard, "In a few days, the emperor wants to reward ministers with merit. Our family is fortunate to be highly valued by the emperor, and we can also get one or two awards."
Gu Rujiu knew in his heart that a reward that could make his father show obvious joy was definitely not a reward of gold and silver jewelry, but more likely a real title or official position.
The Gu family was barely considered a second-class end-of-line family, and there were no particularly prominent people in the past two generations. Even the first-class uncle of his father was only promoted from the third-class uncle after he entered the palace and let the late emperor value his calligraphy and painting.
Now that Empress Dowager Zhou is in power, it is possible to take care of her family, but in terms of closeness and distance, that is also the benefit of the Zhou family. What does it have to do with their Gu family
Gu Rujiu didn't want to understand, and Gu Rujiu didn't bother to think about it anymore. With a tender white and soft bun face, she smiled sweetly at Gu Changling, "Dad, tell me quickly, what does the emperor want to reward our family?"
If the two sons were so impatient, Gu Changling would have reprimanded them long ago, but the one who spoke was his most beloved daughter. Looking at his daughter's black-and-white eyes, he couldn't bear it, and unconsciously brought out a two-point smile: "Today, when greeting the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager wants to be the emperor's teacher for her father, teach the emperor's calligraphy and painting, and become a nobleman. Two wait."
Gu Changling's calligraphy and painting are very popular among literati, especially his calligraphy. Even several reclusive celebrities in the Dafeng Dynasty praised "rare character, flying dragon and phoenix", which is evident. It is precisely because of this that among the Gu family, they are the most respected and respected in the capital.
"Really?" Gu Rujiu's eyes suddenly turned into a crescent moon, "This is really great. When the emperor is in charge, you can win a duke back."
"It's good or bad," Yang Shi sighed, "Have your husband ever met the emperor?" No wonder she poured cold water at this time, it's just that her husband is a little naive and born to be an optimist. Among the four sons and daughters, only the youngest daughter follows his temperament. If the father and daughter are allowed to imagine this way, their Gu family will become a first-class family in the capital tomorrow.
The Empress Dowager Zhou and the emperor are not biological mothers and sons. The emperor is young and frail. This emperor teacher looks beautiful, but he may not be so glamorous behind it.
"Why haven't I seen it? I just glanced at the face in the past, and only talked a few words in private today," Gu Changling said with admiration, "Although the emperor is young, his words and deeds are very graceful, and his appearance is even more beautiful. Like jade racing against the moon, it makes people forget the vulgarity when they see it, and it makes people happy to talk about it.”
"Your Majesty is very good-looking?" Gu Rujiu heard the words Ruyu Saiyue, and she suddenly regained her spirits and asked, "Is it really that good?"
"Naturally this is the case, and more importantly, the emperor is a child who understands etiquette and benevolence, and the queen mother raised him very well," Gu Changling said with emotion, "It's a pity that Princess Cheng died early, otherwise the emperor I'm afraid it will be even more shocking."
The emperor's biological mother came from the Sima family, and the Sima family was a first-class family. People from their family had always been imitated and respected.
Yang shi looked at her husband and daughter, the two "face-seekers" happily chatting about the appearance and bearing of the young emperor, and sighed helplessly. Fortunately, the other three children were not as innocent as their fathers. , otherwise she would really be heartbroken.
"Madam, don't worry too much, the matter is a foregone conclusion, it's useless to think too much," Gu Changling, who was chatting with her daughter, took time to tell Yang, "Besides, I'm only teaching the emperor's calligraphy and painting, so there's nothing to worry about."
Yang was startled, looked at her husband, couldn't help laughing, and didn't know whether he was naive or knowing. These years seemed naive, but I don't know if it was God's will or a coincidence, but their days passed by. the better.
Gu Zhiyu and his younger brother Gu Cunjing silently listened to their father and younger sister chatting from the emperor's appearance to the pastry shop on East Street. Gu Cunjing said bitterly, "Mother, when will dinner be served?"
Yang Shi had no choice but to let someone pass the meal, so she turned to Gu Changling and said, "Wash your hands and eat, my daughter is still young, don't tell her this." What would you say to the young daughter about how outstanding another boy looks like
Gu Changling also realized this, coughed dryly, and changed the subject bluntly: "Jiu Jiu, how's your calligraphy practice recently?"
Gu Rujiu silently looked at Gu Changling, who was a little soft-hearted by her daughter's stare, and said with a smile, "Eat, eat."
Although the Gu family is quite particular about the outside, but after closing the door, there are no troublesome rules. Yang's has always been gentle and doesn't like to be that evil mother-in-law, so when the two daughters-in-law are at the dinner table, they don't need to make unnecessary rules.
After lunch, Gu Changling suddenly said: "By the way, I forgot to say one thing just now, when I left the palace today, the queen mother mentioned this girl for a long time, saying that she had not seen her for several years and wanted to invite her into the palace to see it. ."
"Which day can the queen mother say?" Yang Shi was not surprised when he heard the words, but just asked this question.
"I didn't say that. It's just a few days left and right. You first prepare the things that you will use when you enter the palace for a long time. When the queen mother calls, you won't be too busy." Gu Changling said this, and specifically said to Gu Rujiu, "The Queen Mother is a gentle elder. You don't have to be nervous. Whatever happens on weekdays, it's just as well when you enter the palace."
Gu Rujiu blinked and looked at her father. Does this mean that their family doesn't need to hold the Queen Mother
Seeing what the girl was thinking, Gu Changling blinked and made an expression that she knew but didn't say.
So Gu Rujiu understood that her father was optimistic about the young emperor, but he still had some concerns, so he would not be in a hurry to stand, but he would never let the emperor misunderstand him.
Knowing her family's position, Gu Rujiu was relieved. She was still a little worried. Because of her relationship with the older generation, it would be a little troublesome for her to become a firm queen mother.
It's not how much she understands the government, but in the history she has learned in her previous life, she has seen too many bloody cases caused by random positions.
The blood and tears of history tell us a truth, don't see temporary scenery, long-term prosperity is the right way.
Thinking of this, Gu Rujiu couldn't help but think, if this little emperor is as good as his father said, it would be better to live longer.
Gu Changling was right. Two days later, the Queen Mother Zhou in the palace sent two fifth-rank female officials in the palace to take Gu Rujiu into the palace.
I don't know if it was the Queen Mother's intention to lift her up or if she had other deep intentions. The frame that the Queen Mother arranged for Gu Rujiu was not an ordinary carriage, but a regulation by the county monarch.