The butler asked: "Master really recommended Mr. Gu to be the governor of the capital?"
Xie Mao snorted coldly, "Of course! Letting Gu Zhili continue in the northwest will only ruin my good fortune. Doesn't he want to go back to the capital? I will help him to make his wishes come true. But Gu Zhili wants to enter the sixth department, This official will not let him wish."
The butler was a little worried, "Master, will Mr. Gu's appointment as the governor of the capital hinder the East Palace?"
Xie Mao smiled complacently, "He didn't dare, and he didn't have that ability. Now the empress is seriously ill, and based on what I know about Gu Zhili, at this time, he dare not move around, but is more contented than ever.
Even if one day the empress dies, at that time, I will have my own way to let him board the boat of the East Palace.
At that time, he will have to ask the official what he wants. If he owes the official, he has to pay back the principal with interest. "
The butler immediately said: "My lord is wise. I think that the best way to restrain her is marriage."
Xie Mao narrowed his eyes slightly, "There is no rush for the marriage right now."
From the bottom of his heart, Xie Mao did not want to marry Gu Zhili. If it were Pingnanhou Mansion instead, he would be willing.
Pingnanhou's mansion is much stronger than the Gu family, and Pingnanhou himself is very influential in the court.
In a blink of an eye, Xie Mao laughed again, "After Mr. Gu's family returns to Beijing, our two families will come and go frequently. As for relatives, naturally we will get closer as we go."
The butler looked puzzled.
Xie Mao didn't explain either. I just thought in my heart, after my sister returns to Beijing, I have to let my wife and sister have more contact, so as to build a relationship with the Peaceful Nanhou Mansion.
At that time, he will come to find a way. Maybe they can really be in-laws with the Peaceful Nanhou Mansion.
…
A few days passed in a blink of an eye.
Everyone is paying attention to the case of Mr. Zhang, the prefect of the capital. After all, so many people have been implicated.
Everyone is also guessing who has the opportunity to take over the position of Mr. Zhang.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Kai Yao suddenly made a decree to promote Gu Zhili, governor of Jinzhou, to the post of governor of the capital.
Many people who got the news were at a loss.
Who is Gu Zhili
After listening to the explanation, it turned out that he was a nephew of Marquis Pingnan, a descendant of Marquis Pingnan's direct line, and everyone suddenly realized.
It turned out to be the nephew of Marquis Pingnan, no wonder His Majesty appointed him as the governor of the capital.
Looking at Gu Zhili's qualifications, he is indeed qualified to be the governor of the capital.
The news spread to Pingnan Houfu.
Ping Nanhou lost his temper in the study.
The Grand Master of the Hou Mansion, Gu Zhiwen, the eldest son of Marquis Pingnan, was waiting beside him, "Father, calm down."
Thinking silently in his heart, the old man is very old and has such a temper, so he doesn't know how to cherish his body. Anger hurts the liver, so I have to ask the imperial doctor to come over to see the old man.
Marquis Pingnan was furious, "How do you let the old man calm down? Which bastard is plotting behind the scenes, why did His Majesty suddenly appoint Zhili as the governor of the capital
Governor of the capital, hmph, it sounds nice, but it's a splint, no one can afford to offend, and one has to bear the responsibility when something happens.
In case Zhili was in office and encountered a difficult matter, one of them could not handle it well, and the whole family would be implicated.
Which bastard came up with the idea, it's clearly trying to harm our Gu family. "
Gu Zhiwen coughed softly, "Father, be careful that walls have ears. According to my son's understanding, when His Majesty asked about this, Li Sizhong had some advice. Then His Majesty decided that Cousin Zhili would be the governor of the capital."
Marquis Pingnan frowned and asked, "Which Li Shizhong?"
Gu Zhiwen said softly: "The master of the harem."
Pingnan Hou suddenly realized.
Li Shizhong is the empress's empress, he suddenly suggested that Mr. Gu Zhili and Mr. Gu be appointed as the governor of the capital, obviously, this was the empress's intention.
Behind the empress is the East Palace.
Thinking of the East Palace, Marquis Pingnan couldn't help but think of Xie Mao.
Could this matter have something to do with Xie Mao
Reminiscing about the matter that the former governor of the capital, Mr. Zhang, was arrested by Zhi Jinwu, Donggong might panic from top to bottom.
Thinking of this, Marquis Pingnan gritted his teeth and said, "This matter may be written by Mr. Xie Mao."
Gu Zhiwen was surprised, "Xie Mao? No way. He knew that the position of governor of the capital was not very flattering, but he still let his brother-in-law take up the position. I'm not afraid that my cousin Zhili will hate him."
Ping Nanhou snorted coldly, "You think Xie Mao is too simple. This person, in order to achieve his goal, will use any means.
In his position, it is the best choice for Zhili to be the governor of the capital. Xie Mao is really shameless. "
Gu Zhiwen frowned, "Father, how do we explain this to Cousin Zhili?"
Ping Nanhou said: "To tell the truth, Zhili was tricked by Xie Mao this time, you have to remind him not to associate with Xie Mao.
Even his stepwife, Mrs. Xie, was not a good man.
It's a pity that everyone didn't expect Xie Mao to get to where he is today, and Zhili was fascinated by beauty. The cause that was cast that day has created today's fruit. "
Gu Zhiwen said: "Father is too pessimistic."
Marquis Pingnan waved his hand, "Don't talk about that. Go write a letter. Since His Majesty has issued an imperial decree, you ask Zhili to pack up and bring the whole family back to the capital before the Chinese New Year. I haven't seen him for many years. , I don’t know if he has made any progress in these years of experience outside.”
Gu Zhiwen smiled and said, "Father, don't worry, I know that my cousin has made a lot of progress. To be a parent officer in any place is still in the northwest. This is not something that ordinary people can do."
Pingnanhou laughed, "Our sons from the Gu family are all good."
…
The letter from the Marquis of Pingnan arrived in the northwest three days before the official document.
Master Gu's expression changed after reading the letter.
Master Ma and Master Liu are on the side.
Master Ma saw Master Gu frowning, so he asked, "What is your lord worried about?"
"Look."
Master Gu put the letter on the table.
Master Ma and Master Liu stepped forward to read the letters.
Huh
How could this be so
The two masters also frowned.
After reading the letter, Master Ma said: "A letter from the Hou's mansion, this matter must be true. My lord, since the official document is already on the way, we should make plans early."
Mr. Liu stroked his beard and said, "The governor of the capital is the third rank. In terms of rank, your lord has been promoted. It's just that it's not easy to be an official."
Mr. Gu doesn't know that the position of Governor of the capital is a hot potato and it's not easy to sit.
There are as many nobles in the capital as dogs. If a nobleman breaks the law, he should be interrogated by the governor of the capital.
It's just that noble people are noble people after all. If noble people break the law, whether they should be tried or not, and to what extent, these are all knowledge.
Otherwise, if you are not careful, you will offend people.
What's worse is that the battle for the heir apparent in the capital is becoming more and more intense.
As the empress became seriously ill, all kinds of monsters and monsters ran out.
Faced with these ghosts and monsters, the governor of the capital city may be dismissed from office if he fails to deal with them.
If it's just dismissal, that's fine. At least save your life.
I'm afraid not only lose the official, but also lose the head, and even implicate the whole family, the whole clan.
The more you think about it, the more sweat will be on Mr. Gu's forehead.
Xie Maoshuzi used such treacherous tricks to plot against him.
Master Gu gritted his teeth.
He really underestimated Xie Mao.
I thought that after arresting the spies before, Xie Mao was warned and would settle down.
Unexpectedly, Xie Mao turned back and slapped him back.
So far, it's useless to think about it.
The official document is already on the way, and soon, he will pack his luggage, hand over the official duties, and leave Jinzhou.
Mr. Gu ordered the two masters to sort out the official affairs and deal with what should be dealt with. If it cannot be handled, it will be handed over to the left-behind officials.
Then, Master Gu went to the upper room in the backyard to meet Mrs. Xie.
After taking care of her for more than half a month, Xie's body has already recovered.
The originally skinny cheeks became plump again, looking good and blessed.
Seeing Mr. Gu coming to the upper room, Mrs. Xie got up to greet him.
"Why did the master come here so early today?"
Mr. Gu said expressionlessly: "I received a letter from the Hou's Mansion and learned something."
Mrs. Xie laughed, "Could it be a happy event?"
Master Gu smiled indifferently, the smile didn't reach his eyes.
"It's indeed a happy event. My husband is going to be promoted."
"Ah! Congratulations, master, congratulations, master." After being shocked for a while, Mrs. Xie suddenly became happy.
She asked: "I don't know where the master is promoted."
Mr. Gu said: "The governor of the capital."
Xie was taken aback for a moment, and then was ecstatic again.
Beijing! After more than ten years, he was finally able to return to the capital.
Mrs. Xie immediately laughed, "That's great, the master has fulfilled his wish and can finally return to Beijing."
Mr. Gu said calmly: "I have to thank my uncle for this matter. If it weren't for my uncle's efforts, I would not be able to return to the capital for my husband."
Master Gu's tone was indifferent, but Mrs. Xie was so sensitive, she could clearly hear the gnashing of teeth.
Mrs. Xie immediately restrained her smile, and asked cautiously: "Is the master not happy to be able to return to the capital?"
Mr. Gu had a half-smile, and instead of answering, he asked, "Why do you think uncle helped me go back to the capital?"
Mrs. Xie shook her head, "I don't know."
"Then do you know what is the job of the governor of the capital? What is in charge of?"
Xie tried to ask: "The governor of the capital should be like the governor of Jinzhou, in charge of the entire capital."
Master Gu smiled, "Ma'am is right. Then I will ask you again, who is the biggest in the capital?"
Without hesitation, Mrs. Xie said, "Of course it's the emperor..."
Before he finished speaking, Mrs. Xie had come to her senses.
The governor of the capital sounds very dignified, but this is not an easy position.
Mrs. Xie was a little nervous and flustered, "Is the master not satisfied with this position?"
Master Gu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "My uncle helped me, I don't even have time to thank you, how can I be dissatisfied."
Of course I can't believe this.
Mrs. Xie hurriedly said, "Master, this matter has nothing to do with my concubine."
Mr. Gu looked indifferent, and said: "Of course I know that this matter has nothing to do with you. However, madam, why don't you try to think about it, why is uncle so enthusiastic about helping me?"
Xie shook her head again and again, she knew the answer, but she couldn't say it.
She held Mr. Gu's hand, "Master, why are you so sure that this matter was done by elder brother? Maybe this is a misunderstanding. As an official of the Eastern Palace, elder brother should not have the right to decide the appointment of the governor of the capital."
Lord Gu nodded, "You're right, brother-in-law is indeed not qualified to decide the appointment of the governor of the capital. But don't forget, behind him is the prince, and behind the prince is the empress. Is this enough? "
Mrs. Xie burst into tears, "My lord, calm down. Although the position of Governor of the capital is not good in every way, he has returned to the capital anyway.
Our family, young and old, ate sand in the northwest for eight years.
Seeing that the children are growing up day by day and have reached the age of marriage, I am very anxious.
You can't just find someone in the northwest and arrange the children's marriage.
Master, when you return to the capital, please beg your uncle and the others to think of a way to transfer you away from the governor of the capital, okay? "
Mr. Gu snorted coldly, "Things can only be like this now. There is still some time before returning to the capital, and everything should be dealt with. In addition, for the sake of the children, I hope that you will spend less time with you when you return to the capital. The big brother and his family come and go."
Mrs. Xie nodded again and again, "Master, don't worry, I have already seen clearly what Eldest Brother is like. For the sake of the child, and for the sake of the Master's future, I will never do anything for Eldest Brother no matter what.
In addition to the festivals and festivals, the exchange of etiquette. For the rest of the time, I cut off contact with him, and I will never add trouble to the master. "
Master Gu stared at Mrs. Xie, "I hope you will do what you say and don't let me down. Otherwise, for the sake of the child's future, I should be ruthless."
Mrs. Xie shivered all over, "I will keep the master's words in my heart."
Mr. Gu stood up, "Return to Beijing, make good preparations. I will come back another day for my husband."
"The concubine dare not delay the master's business."
Mrs. Xie sent Mr. Gu to the gate before returning to the room.
Once back in the room, Mrs. Xie collapsed on the floppy floor, drained of all her strength.
Chun He brought health-preserving soup, "Madam, drink some."
Xie waved his hand, "Put it aside, drink it later."
Chunhe put the soup bowl on the table and whispered, "Madam, don't worry, the master's attitude is obviously much better than before."
Xie Shi smiled, but it was a wry smile.
How much the master respected her before.
Because of the elder brother's matter, the master's attitude towards her has plummeted.
Xie was very sad.
How much effort she had to spend to make the master untie his knot.
It's all my brother's fault.
Before, half of what Xie said to Mr. Gu about cutting off contact with Xie Mao was sincere.
She was really hurt by her elder brother Xie Mao. I was angry and annoyed in my heart, extremely resentful.
She really made up her mind that from now on, she will never help her elder brother Xie Mao again.
It's just that I have to go back to the capital now.
After returning to the capital, it is inevitable to meet each other.
When we meet, we have contacts.
I'm afraid there will be a lot of trouble at that time.
Mrs. Xie rubbed her brows, "Chunhe, give me an order. I will be returning to the capital in a few days, so let everyone prepare early. If you want to take it away, pack it up quickly.
In addition, order the sewing room to hurry up and make the winter clothes. In order to avoid the severe cold when returning to Beijing, everyone will suffer from frostbite. "
"Your servant obeys. Madame, do you have any other orders?"
Mrs. Xie said: "Shops in the city and farms outside the city must be disposed of as soon as possible."
Chunhe was surprised, "Doesn't the wife keep the shop and the farm? If I sell it at this time, I'm afraid it won't fetch a high price."
Mrs. Xie shook her head, "Don't keep the shop or the farm. Why do you keep this poor place in the northwest.
After taking the money, when I return to the capital, I will rebuild the Zhuangzi and the shop.
In addition, someone had to be sent to the academy to inform Liu Lang that he should return home early. Since he was going back to the capital, there was no need to stay in the academy to study.
There are better academies and better masters in the capital. During the period before returning to Beijing, he just stayed in the mansion to study his homework. "
Chunhe responded, "I will send someone to the academy to inform the Sixth Young Master in a while. Madam, do you want to inform Mrs. Fu Yin about the matter of returning to Beijing?"
Mrs. Xie nodded, "It won't be too late to notify after the official document comes out. But by then, Mrs. Fu Yin should have heard from Mr. Fu Yin that we are going back to Beijing."
Things were roughly arranged, Xie breathed a sigh of relief.
I was finally able to leave the northwest and return to the capital.
Although Master Gu and Xie Mao had conflicts, Mrs. Xie was still very happy in her heart.
After looking forward to it for so many years, it finally arrived today.
The news of returning to Beijing quickly spread throughout the government.
Some people are happy, some people are sad.
Master Gu brought his family back to the capital, and the servants in the mansion would definitely not take all of them away.
Some people will definitely be fired.
And most of these people signed live deeds.
After Master Gu's family left, they had to find work again.
When the Gu family gave birth to a child, everyone smiled happily.
After so many years, I was finally able to return to the capital.
Thinking of the colorful world in the capital city, I get excited.
"Girl, good news, good news."
Xiaocui ran back to Zhilan Courtyard excitedly, "Girl, good news, I'm going back to the capital."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, "Why go back to the capital? Make it clear."
Xiaocui took a breath, and then said: "I heard that the master has been promoted, and he is in the capital. Soon we will all be able to return to the capital."