In the afternoon, Zhulan wanted to lie down for a while, so Changzhong left the main courtyard to find his niece Yuwen. When the girl signaled that her niece was in the study, Changzhong said in surprise: "You are actually painting?"
Yuwen put away her pen and asked, "Why can't I draw?"
"I haven't seen you come to the study a few times."
Yuwen washed her hands and motioned to the girl to wash her pen, "Uncle, is there something wrong with my niece?"
Chang Zhong put down the post in his hand and said, "Take a look."
Yuwen picked it up doubtfully, then put it down and said, "Zhuo Guyu not only plotted against Gu Sheng's reputation, but also wanted to ruin Gu Sheng's marriage."
Not everyone can accept Gu Sheng selling paintings. If one really appreciates Gu Sheng's paintings, Gu Sheng will become completely famous in the capital.
Changzhong, “I think it’s pretty good.”
Yuwen was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "I don't think Gu Sheng cares about it either."
Chang Zhong thought that if Gu Sheng cared, he wouldn't sell paintings. Gu Sheng is a very practical person, "I heard that Gu Sheng bought another shop?"
Yuwen, "Uncle, where did you hear about this?"
The little uncle hasn't seen Gu Sheng for a long time. Maybe she hasn't been stared at for a long time.
Changzhong smiled, "His shop was purchased through the future prince-in-law."
Wu Shiheng's temperament is very popular in the capital, and he is the future prince-in-law, so he has a bit of respect everywhere. Shops in the capital are not easy to buy, and Gu Sheng does not have the connections, so the person who helps is the future prince-in-law.
Yuwen said, "It's only been a while, Mr. Gu is very good at saving money."
"Yes, he is a person who lives his life."
Gu Sheng hated Zhuo Guyu the most at the gate of the Hanlin Academy when he was at the Yamen. Every time he talked to him, he was always at the Yamen because there were the most people there.
Zhuo Guyu's smile didn't reach his eyes, "I'm waiting for Mr. Gu."
Gu Sheng had a half-smile on his face, "I'll be there on time."
Changzhi heard someone laughing and looked back. Two sage men were snickering. When he noticed that his eyes were not smiling, he looked at Zhuo Guyu and said, "I will be there on time."
Gu Sheng thought for a moment. He knew Master Zhou didn't care about him selling paintings, but he wasn't sure whether Master Zhou cared about his paintings being appreciated. When Master Zhou nodded to him, Gu Sheng loosened his grip on his palms. Sweated.
Zhuo Guyu smiled at Gu Sheng, turned away, and there was still a smile on his face. He didn't understand, where did Gu Sheng catch the emperor's eyes
The New Year is approaching recently, and there are no major events in the court. The emperor has repeatedly asked Gu Sheng to study in the palace, but he has not been able to get it once. He cannot be pressured by Gu Sheng.
Gu Sheng waited for his elder brother to pick him up. Recently, it was his eldest brother who picked him up.
Gu Yan saw his brother's expressionless face, "But what happened?"
Gu Sheng told Zhuo Guyu about his invitation. Gu Yan turned his head and looked at his younger brother, "You have accumulated a lot of wealth in the past six months. Please stop selling paintings when I ask for them in the future."
Gu Sheng said, "The emperor knows that someone asked me to paint."
Gu Yan was stunned, "Huh?"
The emperor actually knew about this
Gu Sheng recalled that day, when he knelt down to plead guilty, the emperor was not angry. He asked him to get up with a smile and said he would live a good life. He left the palace in a daze. When the cold wind blew again and again, he felt at ease, at least he would not be afraid in the future. Being brought up to talk about things.
He really didn't care about Zhuo Guyu's appreciation of his paintings, and he wasn't happy to be tricked.
At the door of the household, Zhou Shuren twitched his beard when he saw the fat face on the window of the Wang family's carriage, but walked forward, "Why did you go to the household department instead of going home after leaving the Yamen?"
Wang Ju, "Come up, I'll take you back to your home."
Zhou Shuren said, "...it is always my son or grandson who takes me home."
Wang Ju, "..."
Zhou Shuren laughed and got on the carriage. Wang Jue glared at Zhou Shuren, "How old are you and you still take advantage of me?"
Zhou Shuren snorted, "No matter how old I am, I can take advantage of you."
Wang Ju snorted, "I came to see you on business."
"I knew you wouldn't send me home for no reason."
Wang Ju took out a book from the carriage cabinet and said, "This Mr. Feng Qing is my sister-in-law, right?"
Zhou Shuren drank tea to warm up, "You guessed it and still asked me?"
Wang Ju held the book and said, "There's more than one volume, what about the others?"
Zhou Shuren drank tea slowly, "Just wait."
Wang Ju put the book back, thinking in his mind that he would not wait. Anyway, his granddaughter-in-law was here. "There must be many people guessing who Mr. Feng Qing is?"
Zhou Shuren sneered, "There are many smart people in the capital."
Several princes have been learning these books since childhood. A person's secret is a secret, and it is not a secret if more people know it. Even if they know it, they will not publicize it, let alone ask him for answers. To put it bluntly, they don't want to be compared with women. So I don’t want to talk.
The more the emperor promotes it, the more they will keep silent.
Wang Jue touched the book and said, "What a pity, sister-in-law."
Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes, "Do you need this book to study the Wang family?"
Wang Ju, "Of course I have to learn it. I have already inquired that it will be sold in the bookstore in seven days."
Zhou Shuren touched the deed in his arms and felt better.
Wang Ju asked, "Will there be any changes to the imperial examination in the future?"
Zhou Shuren asked, "Isn't it good to have changes?"
Wang Jue was silent, and then said quietly: "You said that only with change can there be innovation, so change is right."
It's just that he is a little uncomfortable with it after having been passed down for a long time.
Zhou Shuren smiled in his eyes, "Only with changes can we have a better future."
It is not bad to stay stuck in a rut, but progress requires change.
Arriving at the door of Zhou Hou's mansion, Wang Jue looked at Zhou Shuren who got off the carriage, "I've already sent you to the door of your house, why don't you treat me to a meal?"
Zhou Shuren waved his hand without looking back, "If you don't invite me, I'll leave without seeing you off."
Wang Ju watched Zhou Shuren enter the house speechlessly, and then looked at the book in hand. Yang was so surprised. Then he sighed, how could he be a simple person who could manage several Zhuangzi so well, and someone who knew the inside story? , many people couldn't sleep.
In the main courtyard, Zhulan read the deed and looked up when she heard footsteps. Shuren had already changed his clothes and came out, "Give me two hundred taels a year? Did I read that right?"
Zhou Shuren said, "Yes, I will give it every year."
Zhulan pointed to the deed and it said, "As long as the heirs of the Zhou family are alive, there will be two hundred taels every year."
If the Zhou family suffers a disaster in the future, with this deed in hand, as long as the dynasty does not change, the royal family will recognize it. Two hundred taels a year can afford scholars and live a prosperous life.
And this is not a disguised guarantee. If the Zhou family does not rebel and the family is destroyed, the descendants will have a way out. This is a guarantee left to the descendants.
Zhou Shuren felt lighthearted because of the deed, "This is what I bargained with the emperor. The emperor wants to give you a sum of money."
He was stupid and only made a one-time deal. These books were compiled by his wife with great pains. People's memories are limited and they are not photographic. Many of the topics in the books were compiled by her. She also had to study various books. Wife There are many books on the bookshelf, all of which are hard work.
Zhulan put the deed away carefully, "I'll ask the kitchen to cook a few more of your favorite dishes. You are the hero today. Let's eat later."
Zhou Shuren watched his wife take out the box with a smile, and saw her thinking deeply, "What's wrong?"