Changzhi motioned for Gu Sheng to sit down. Gu Sheng skillfully picked up the teapot and then the boiling kettle, rinsed it carefully and took out the tea leaves he brought.
Chang Zhi just watched quietly, waiting for a pot of tea to brew before speaking, "Where did you get the good tea?"
Gu Sheng poured a cup of tea, "The emperor rewarded Mr. Wu, and Mr. Wu shared some with me."
Chang Zhi picked up the tea cup and took a sip. This was the spring tea that had just been sent to Beijing. "You are here just to make me a pot of tea?"
Gu Sheng squeezed the palm of his hand, then took out the written date from the official sleeve secret pocket, and opened it carefully, "There are some good days above, please take a look."
Gu Sheng was helpless and agreed to end the marriage proposal in the spring, but Lord Zhou said that his nephew was getting engaged, so he could only wait. Waiting and waiting did not wait until Lord Zhou hinted, and he understood that Lord Zhou was not feeling well.
In the end, Wu Shangheng was so painful that he gave him some tribute tea, and then he gained the courage to come to the Hanlin Academy.
Changzhi glanced at the dates on the paper. One was ten days later, one and a half months later, and the last one was one and a half months later. "Actually, I also looked at the dates."
Gu Sheng was worried, but he had no choice but to ask, "When is your best day, sir?"
Chang Zhi held back his reluctance and pointed at half a month later, "It's a good day."
According to the time, it is time for the eldest brother and the younger brother to return to Beijing.
Gu Sheng's heart went up and down, then he smiled stupidly, stood up neatly and saluted, "Thank you, sir."
Changzhi gestured for Gu Sheng to sit down. This kid attracted attention when he came to the Hanlin Academy. Everyone looked at him and said, "Sit down."
Gu Sheng also knew that he had lost his composure, and when he saw that the tea in the adult's teacup was gone, he quickly refilled it.
Changzhi asked, "How are you going to live happily after you leave the Hanlin Academy?"
Gu Sheng had a smile on his lips. In the future, the place where the prince-in-law would stay would be a sinecure. He had been supported by the prince-in-law in the past, and the incident between him and the head of Anhe County had spread, so he was able to get along quite well. He didn't have much to do, so he could busy himself with his own affairs. , this is the day he wants.
Gu Sheng said whatever he thought, "Everything is fine."
Changzhi also thinks it's good. In the future, the prince-in-law will represent the idle rich and powerful. Gu Sheng has good friends with these people and can live well without him having to take care of them.
The next day, after the morning court, Zhou Shuren followed the emperor back to the palace and discussed with the emperor the taxation of several seaports in the past two years.
After the matter was discussed, the emperor asked: "Do you think anyone will take the initiative to confess to me?"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "There are smart people."
In the past two years, major cases have occurred in the imperial court one after another. The emperor used his iron and blood tactics to shatter the courage of countless people. Didn’t the emperor seize the opportunity and wait to be liquidated
The emperor snorted, "I only give you three days."
Zhou Shuren thought about taxation, "The increase in taxation is a good thing, but with too much money and the filial piety of merchants, not many people can keep their true intentions."
There were many people who gave him gifts out of selfishness, but not everyone could keep their true intentions like him.
The emperor knew clearly that it was clarity that gave rise to headaches. When the water was clear, there would be no fish. He sometimes turned a blind eye. Unfortunately, not many people could withstand the test.
The emperor said quietly: "The officials in the harbor have been transferred frequently enough."
Zhou Shuren said: "It is still necessary to strengthen control."
All precautionary measures have been taken.
The emperor was thinking about it, and then the prince came in with his grandson in his arms. The emperor smiled and said, "Are you awake?"
The prince smiled and said, "My son has been playing for a while."
The emperor took his grandson and asked, "What did you eat in the morning?"
The prince said: "I ate a bowl of egg custard and some fish porridge."
Zhou Shuren looked at the emperor's grandson, and he also liked it. He had to say that the emperor's grandson was really lovable. He rarely saw the emperor's grandson crying, and he always smiled at everyone. Of course, being good-looking was a plus.
At this time, Eunuch Zhang came in, and the Minister of War and other officials arrived. Zhou Shuren did not want to hear it and wanted to leave. The emperor handed his grandson to Zhou Shuren, "You will take care of him for a while, and you will stay for dinner today."
Zhou Shuren looked down at the emperor's grandson in his arms. The little emperor's grandson grinned and showed his millet teeth, "Master."
Zhou Shuren looked at the prince, who was very happy. He could only carry the emperor's grandson out of the study, followed by the female officer who took care of the emperor's grandson.
Master Gong and others happened to come over and saw Zhou Shuren holding the emperor's grandson at a glance. Master Gong's eyes widened.
These people often see the emperor's grandson. They are very happy that the emperor values the prince's eldest son. At the same time, they also know how important the emperor's grandson is to the emperor and the prince. They can take a look at it when they enter the palace, but they have never touched it, let alone holding it in their arms. inside.
Mr. Wen was in a panic. The emperor's eldest grandson was obviously very familiar with Zhou Shuren, which meant that Zhou Shuren often hugged the emperor's eldest grandson!
Even his grandfather, the crown prince, does not have this honor. Why!
Zhou Shuren nodded to the ministers and then left with the emperor's eldest grandson pointing the way.
Lord Gong began to think about it, and then looked at Lord Wen out of the corner of his eye. Everyone present had more thoughts in their minds.
The emperor's eldest grandson can already walk. Zhou Shuren watched the emperor's eldest grandson walk. The villain was very smart and shared good things. Then Zhou Shuren got the emperor's eldest grandson's bead string, which looked very familiar!
Eunuch Zhang explained: "This is a string of beads that the emperor has worn for many years."
After hearing this, Zhou Shuren stuffed the beads into his sleeves without looking at Eunuch Zhang who was hesitant to speak.
The emperor's eldest grandson saw it, tilted his head and thought for a while, but also wanted to go through his small treasury. Eunuch Zhang was heartbroken when he saw it.
Zhou Shuren was too embarrassed to ask for it anymore, so he took off the jade pendant he was wearing and said, "This is also a good thing. It was given to me by the Emperor."
The Supreme Emperor had given him many things, and now he wanted to be angry with the Supreme Emperor. He felt uncomfortable because he had been wearing this jade pendant for many years.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Zhang hurriedly collected it for his grandson, fearing that he would break it.
Huangsun discovered that there was a hidden pocket in the official embroidery. He had looked at it several times, then came over and dug it out with his hands.
Then Zhou Shuren's purse was turned out, and Zhou Shuren's flesh ached. His wife had just given him his monthly allowance this month, and he smiled dryly, "This cannot be given to the emperor's grandson."
It's a pity that the emperor's grandson didn't let go, so Eunuch Zhang smiled unkindly.
When the emperor came over after the ceremony, Zhou Shuren was wilted. After hearing Eunuch Zhang's explanation, the emperor laughed and said, "Look at your future."
Zhou Shuren covered his heart and said, "I got the silver because of my youngest son. As soon as I got the money, I distributed it to several grandsons. You really think I have ten thousand taels. This is all the silver I will use this month!"
The emperor picked up his grandson and said, "Well done, let him dig. You can learn how to do it, but you can't learn how to dig like your master."
Zhou Shuren pinched his deflated wallet and said, "The money in the treasury is saved by digging."
The emperor cleared his throat, "That."
Zhou Shuren knew that staying for a meal was no good. Every time he stayed for a meal, the price was high. This time, the loss was even greater.
The prince took his son and secretly told him well done. The little guy thought his father was playing with him and chuckled.
Zhou Shuren is even more depressed!