Returning home in the afternoon, Guo Shao and Fu Ermei stopped by the gatehouse between the first and second entrances, and took the opportunity to look at the recent income and expenditure accounts of the mansion with Bai Xiangu. He did not look at it in detail, but just looked at the total amount, because now he no longer felt that he was short of money.
The hot afternoon sun and high temperature made Guo Shao not want to move much. His mentality was completely different now. With his high position, he had unfettered power, a lot of wealth, and beautiful wives and concubines. His desires had faded because he had everything he had longed for.
What he wants now is a state of mind and situation where he feels at peace, among which the situation is the most important.
Guo Shao flipped through the accounts, his mind was not on them at all, and he quickly returned with his second sister.
Walking across the familiar curved corridor bridge in mid-air, Fu Ermei spread out a green silk fan in her hand, covered her forehead with it, turned her head and smiled: I don’t want to get as tanned as my husband.
Guo Shao chuckled as a reaction. After a while, he said casually: Second sister, did you notice that the Queen Mother only rewarded Li Yuaner and ignored others.
Fu Ermei whispered: My eldest sister is quite good at putting on airs. She is considering that Li Yuaner's father is a general of the imperial guards, otherwise no one would pay attention to her.
You're saying bad things about her so soon, Guo Shao joked.
Fu Ermei pouted and said: I didn’t say anything wrong about her.
Guo Shao said: I took you to Beiyuan today to relax. I originally wanted to save trouble, but it backfired. Now I understand that even if you have many wives and concubines, some things can only be done by two people. One more person can only play a supporting role.
Fu Ermei seemed to be thinking about something. The two of them walked under the shade of the trees, very slowly; Ermei walked very slowly, and Guo Shao was cooperating with her. Whether in battle or in life, he was willing to cooperate with others.
At this time Fu Ermei said: What you said on the Lantern Festival that year, you worked so hard to stand in front of me; I just lived a life of luxury and waited, without doing anything, and I was still picky about you, so I allowed you to be greedy and take in many concubines.
Taking a concubine is because the world allows rich men to take concubines, and it has nothing to do with other things. Guo Shao said clearly, "It's not a question of who pays more between me and my second sister."
Guo Shao said calmly: I was just a part-time blacksmith before, and I was not supposed to marry a beautiful noble woman like the second lady of the Fu family. But later I went through thousands of mountains and rivers and finally became qualified, so I was able to get what I had worked for. It was not for the second sister, but for myself to have more opportunities; so you don't have to feel indebted.
Fu Ermei said: But when you think about it, it’s still quite unfair.
The world has never been completely fair. Guo Shaodao, think about those stupid, drooling, weak, ragged beggars on the street. Even if they see a craftsman who can make money and eat a full meal by forging iron, they will feel that the Creator is unfair. We can only blame God.
Fu Ermei gently held Guo Shao's hand and said, "My husband is so amazing. He can think of everything."
After talking for a while, they were already in the living room in front. Fu Ermei looked up and whispered: You have neglected them, why don't you pick one to accompany her? It's strange, I should have my period these two days, but it hasn't happened yet. However, I still won't sleep with you.
Guo Shao said casually: Could it be that she is pregnant
Fu Ermei said: You have only been back for half a month, so soon
Guo Shaodao: The period between two menstrual periods is the most dangerous period for pregnancy. Once you become pregnant, you will no longer have your menstrual period.
My husband seems to know everything. Fu Ermei lowered her head shyly, and after a moment she said expectantly, "Hurry up and find Lu Xiaoniang to take my pulse."
Madam Lu placed her finger on Fu Ermei's wrist, and after a long time she changed one finger and said: Congratulations, madam, you are pregnant.
The real Fu Ermei put her hands on her slender waist and looked down at her belly.
Madam Lu said: If I can't even determine this kind of pulse, I dare not diagnose people. Maybe at most half a month, I can't tell by looking at the stomach.
Her husband, Fu Ermei, grabbed Guo Shao's arm in public. Guo Shao was stunned, rubbing his hands and pacing back and forth for a few steps, then sat down and held Ermei's waist and said: I haven't been a father yet, and suddenly I didn't come back to my senses. How should I raise him in the future? Guo Shao thought seriously for a while, turned his head and looked at Ermei. How to raise this child, I'm afraid it will be different from other children.
Fu Ermei didn't seem to notice the meaning of Guo Shao's words, and she said excitedly: I have always wanted to give birth to children for my husband. Please give him a name.
Don't worry, I'll think about it first. Guo Shao was still rubbing his hands.
Lu Xiaoniang stood up and said stiffly: I'm leaving.
Guo Shao reached out and touched the bag, and it was empty again. Lu Xiaoniang glanced at it and said: I don’t want your waist buckle, I’m not the one who collects waist buckles for you.
Guo Shao was speechless.
At this moment, Li Yuaner whispered from behind: Madam Lu, please feel my pulse. I haven't had my period in the past few days.
After a while, Lu Xiaoniang let go of Li Yuaner's hand and looked at Guo Shao in disbelief: She is also pregnant, and it's almost the same, it's still very early, probably only half a month.
Fu Ermei giggled, and Li Yuaner's face flushed. Guo Shao stepped forward and said a few nice words, still thinking about a lot of things.
When he came to his senses, Madam Lu was gone. Guo Shao said, "Tell Jingniang to send someone to the palace to tell the Queen Mother. And then tell Lu Chengyong to send someone to General Li's mansion to tell Yuan'er about the happy event."
At this time, Yang Yue'e and Yulian also walked into the hall. Yang Yue'e stepped forward and knelt down and said: Congratulations, Madam and sister Yuan'er.
Guo Shao saw Yu Lian's brows drooping and looked like she was worried. Guo Shao understood her. She couldn't have children anymore, so it was inevitable that she would feel a little sad at this time. No amount of comfort would help.
Yu Lian said softly: I will cook tonight and make something delicious to congratulate you two.
Guo Shao saw it all, but said nothing. Later, he found an opportunity to tell Li Yuaner, "In a few days, Yuaner and I will go back to my mother's house and talk to your father. Tomorrow is not the right time."
"Yeah." Li Yuaner responded gently.
The next morning, Guo Shao was a little late for the Palace Front Office. He saw several high-ranking military officers sitting in the lobby from a distance. When he reached the gate, he heard Shi Yanchao's voice that made anyone uncomfortable: "You, Li Chuyun, are one level higher than the commander of the Palace Front Office. I will obey your military orders. I am not afraid of your playing dirty tricks. But I am going to say this today. I just don't accept your words.
Yang Biao's voice said: Why do you
Shi Yanchao snorted coldly: What's all this nepotism and brotherhood? Yang Biao, who do you think you are? I got this position by fighting with every sword and spear. There's nothing we can do about it. It's our fault that we don't have daughters to be concubines.
Shi Yanchao and Li Chuyun were also annoyed. "You should make it clear today. My little daughter didn't eat a grain of rice from your family. She can marry anyone she wants when she grows up. Why did I marry my daughter before I was promoted to the commander-in-chief of the palace? Take out the imperial edict and read it again. Zhao Kuangyin rebelled, and we should support the country. What you mean is that you think Zhao Kuangyin was wronged and I shouldn't have been promoted."
Haha, Shi Yanchao laughed, I don't buy your tricks, what do you mean by flattery and loyalty? Let me ask you one thing, have you ever fought in the battlefield? How many people have been killed in the battlefield? The people in the imperial army of the Great Zhou Dynasty want to be submissive, this is what they look at, why should I be submissive to you
At this time, Guo Shao walked into the hall. Everyone stood up and saluted, saying: "Greetings to Inspector Guo."
Guo Shao's gaze lingered on Shi Yanchao's face, but Shi Yanchao still had an annoying expression of a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water. However, he would not say that he was dissatisfied with Guo Shao because Guo Shao had indeed won many tough battles. The fact that he killed thousands of Liao cavalry in the battle of Zhuozhou alone was enough to surpass Shi Yanchao's military achievements by several blocks. He could not say anything; because the few battles he had won were under Guo Shao's command, but he was often surrounded and killed before.
Guo Shao glanced at Li Chuyun again. Li Chuyun was quite considerate and patient. When he saw Guo Shao coming in, he didn't say a word and stopped arguing with Shi Yanchao.
Bang. Guo Shao threw his helmet on the table next to him and sat down on the chair in the middle. Did the Privy Council give him a new defense map
Everyone stopped paying attention to the noise. Li Chuyun's voice was still filled with excitement: No one has been sent yet.
Guo Shaodao: It's time to go today, let's sit and wait. Let's talk about the military pay first.
His behavior was straightforward, his speech was very clear, but his voice was not loud, and his gentleness was sharp and capable. Over time, the generals were accustomed to Guo Shao's style, which wasted no time at all.
Moreover, Guo Shao seldom spoke of those profound principles in public, but always asked directly about specific and clear details. For every specific problem, he could quickly come up with solutions that were effective and reasonable.
He did a really good job in the Palace Front Department.
After talking about other things, the Privy Council had not yet arrived. Guo Shao said: The defenses of the cities in Tokyo will be deployed according to the deployment at the end of last month. If the Privy Council sends a map soon, we will start the deployment tomorrow. If there is nothing else, we will disperse.
Everyone stood up and saluted, then left the hall one after another and went to their own offices. Of course, if someone ran away at this time, as long as there was no military order from the Privy Council that required the generals to confirm together, it would usually not affect the operation of the Palace Front Department.
Gao Huaide caught up with Guo Shao in the corridor and said casually: "Guo Du Dianjian has not been to the military camp for a few days, and Dong Zunhui is also resting. He asked me to meet you in the Palace Front Department and tell you that his mother's birthday is the day after tomorrow, and if it is not the tenth day, there will be no banquet, and only a few relatives from Tokyo will be invited to have a meal.
Sister-in-law. Guo Shao smiled and said, I am also a relative, I will definitely go.
Gao Huaide and Dong Zunhui are both capable men. Since they have asked for help, we must give them face. Guo Shao turned to Lu Chengyong and said, "Please mark it on my schedule and remind me the day after tomorrow."
Lu Chengyong clasped his fists and said: Yes.