Blissful Days After Widowhood

    In the afternoon of the same day, Gu Yincai and Wu Qingyi came back from outside—after all, the wild flower was transplanted by Wu Qingyi, so they stayed for a long time.

      No one saw her embarrassed appearance.

    Gu Yin just packed up, and Gu Ye came over not long after.

    The mother and son didn't talk well for almost three days. When they met, they said in unison, "I have something to tell you."

    Gu Yin let him speak first.

    Gu Ye sat at the table sorting out his thoughts, and after a while, he told Feng Yu what Xiao Luzi had done wrongly, and then said: "I used to make a decision in front of my mother. Aiming for the goal, he said to be the prince first. I didn't expect that I haven't become the prince right now. I'm just a king, and someone has already speculated on my intentions to do things. Feng Yu said that this is called "what's good for the top, what's good for the bottom" ', I am very touched. In the future, I should be more cautious in my words and deeds in front of others. If someone else asks you about my preferences..."

    Gu Yin said: "I can save it. The Empress has inquired with me before, but there is no one else yet. Don't worry, if it is anyone else, I will block it for you."

    Gu Ye nodded, "Mother might as well let me know while you are blocking me, so that I know who is too 'smart'."

    Such a person is too clever. If it is not for the sake of Xiaoluzi being Qian Sansi's apprentice, Gu Ye will not dare to use him in the future.

    "It's not convenient for me to tell Eunuch Qian. When he visits our restaurant next time, mother may wish to give him a few words."

    The craftsmanship of the Huaiyang cook, who was a **** for food, was very liked by Qian Sansi. Before, when he took a break from the palace and stayed in the outer house, he went to the food for the day once.

    Gu Yin nodded and took this matter to heart.

    After saying this, Gu Ye's dignified expression faded, and he asked his mother what was he trying to say?

    Mentioning this, Gu Yin had a shy look on her face, and her voice became softer, "Today your uncle asked me if I would like to marry him."

    Gu Ye learned a lot during class, and human etiquette is a very important lesson.

    When a man and a woman get married, they must worship the church.

    Gu Ye said strangely, "Aren't mother and uncle married long ago?"

    Gu Yin couldn't say that Gu Daya was not herself, so she used Wu Qingyi's rhetoric, "It was done in a hurry and simple, your milk killed a chicken, find me If you wear a red headband, you can light an oil lamp at home as a salute..."

    "That's the way it is." Gu Ye nodded, "Then our family has a good time now, so we must have a good time. Is the day set?"

    "Your uncle said it will be the Qixi Festival this year."

    Gu Ye calculated in his heart, "There are still four months left, I will be assisting in the palace examination in April, and there is no arrangement for the next time, so I can make time for my uncle. help."

    Gu Ye finished speaking, but he didn't hear his mother answer immediately, so he looked over.

    Gu Yinzheng observed his expression a little nervously, Gu Ye couldn't help laughing, "Why do you see me like this? Am I right?"

    Gu Yin shook her head and said no, "I promised your uncle first, but I was afraid that you would not agree, so I wanted to tell you about it as soon as I came back."

    "Why should I disagree?"

    "That's not..."

    Gu Ye nodded knowingly and laughed again, "What mother said is the old yellow calendar. I went to Wenhua Hall for class not long ago, so I told my uncle not long ago."

    Speaking of this, Gu Ye scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Of course, Zhier Mo Ruomu, I want to come to my mother to know that I felt that there was little time at home anyway, and I couldn't I kept staring at my uncle like before, that's why I said that."

    Gu Yin let out a snort of laughter, "What you said, you admit that you treated your uncle as a thief before."

    Gu Ye raised his eyebrows and said that wasn't it?

    "I wasn't there when Niang Xiantou married him, how do I know if he is worthy of you?" That time doesn’t count. It’s only been a few months since I went to Beijing last year. My uncle, you, and my grandparents treat me the same. I know it all. I sometimes think, when I was last year, why did my uncle and grandpa treat me so well? Later, I went to school and opened my eyes. Love the house and Wu', I understand."

    After talking about a big deal, Gu Ye took another sip of tea, and then said: "Uncle and grandpa love me, naturally because mother and grandma love me. No matter what else, just this, You can know that my uncle really cares about my mother. And the former mother also taught me that loving someone is to make her happy and make him happy. Mother is looking forward to me so much, so naturally I should treat my mother like this. ."

    Gu Yin's heart was extremely soft and she reached out to him, wanting to hug him.

    Gu Ye leaned over subconsciously, sat up immediately, and said righteously: "No, men and women are not seated at the age of seven. Although it literally means that men and women can't sit in the same place after the age of seven, The deeper meaning is that a seven-year-old child is considered a big child, and he should understand the defense of men and women. Just like Wu An used to sleep with Grandma or you from time to time, after the seven-year-old birthday, he would Only resting in my own room. So even if it's a mother, we have to keep our distance."

    Children these days are precocious, he is better than the average child, and now he is studying again, the big truth is more set after another, Gu Yin can't tell him at all, just smiled and said : "It's still a few days away. If you don't hug now, you won't be able to do it later."

    Gu Ye was really persuaded, and looked reluctant, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but lift up, "I really can't help my mother."

    The mother and son cuddled for a while, and soon it was evening.

    After the winner is settled, the three-day Spring Hunt officially ends.

    Emperor Zhengyuan held a lively celebration feast, rewarding a group of people who showed bravery in this spring hunt.

    And at the beginning, a very surprising rookie appeared - Wen Jia's Wen Lang.

    We all know this kind of hunting event, and although the civil servants are invited, the children of the civil servants generally follow the path of their fathers' imperial examinations, and rarely go to learn martial arts.

    Gu Yin heard someone mention it when she was chatting in Yashe, saying that although this Wen Lang can't be compared with the young old lady Wen, she is definitely much better than her father. When he was admitted to the jinshi examination, the articles he wrote were full of praise. As long as nothing went wrong, he would definitely be in the top 1 after the imperial examination. The third generation of the Wen family has come to an end.

    I didn't expect that he was actually both civil and military.

      In two days, Wen Lang came out on top.

    Gu Yin used to work in Wen's house and met Wen Lang several times.

    In my impression, he is still a young boy. Like his father, Master Wen, he likes spicy food.

    When she fiddled with the skewers, Wen Lang followed behind Mr. Wen without saying a word, rolled up his sleeves to help a skewer, and was inhaled hotly.

    I didn't think so, but after a few years, when I see you again, he is already a young man, and he is so outstanding.

    After a lively celebration feast, Emperor Zhengyuan and Wu Qingyi both drank too much.

    Emperor Zhengyuan was happy that soon after the new dynasty was established, he had already shown a happy and prosperous scene. Wu Qingyi, needless to say, was naturally because Gu Yin agreed to marry him in the morning.

    He was really happy, his eyes were straight from the drink, and his feet were staggering. After returning to the camp, he sat on a chair, thinking of himself, and Gu Yin twisted the handkerchief and wiped it for him He also happily wiped his face.

    When he saw it, Mrs Wang couldn't help but said, "It's a pity that the two children have both fallen asleep.

    If this were in modern times, Mr. Wang would definitely be the kind of parent who would take out his mobile phone to record and record it when he saw his child making a fool of himself.

    Fortunately, there is no such thing as a camera at this time, so Wang Shi just bit his ears with Gu Yin, and then said helplessly to Wu Qingyi: "How could I give birth to such a silly son of you!"

    "Mother, I'm getting married! I'm getting married!" Wu Qingyi couldn't see his mother's dislike at all, and happily announced to her.

    In the evening, after Gu Yin's mother and son finished speaking, they told Wang the news.

    So Wang was not surprised, but she couldn't bear Wu Qingyi's constant talk, Wang could only answer him, "Mother knows, mother knows!"

      I think you are messing around. Thinking about it now, it's still my mother who has the vision."

    Wang patted her chest and said that was not true.

    "At that time, I saw that my family was not ordinary people," she never mentioned that it was because Gu Daya was cheap, so she changed her mind halfway, "Although she didn't show it in the past few years What comes out, but in the next few years, it doesn't seem like me... that word is said, look far ahead!"

    The mother and son held each other's hands quietly, and they were more excited than each other.

    Gu Yin came in with a bowl of honey water, pulled their hands in a funny way, and said to Wang Shi: "He's drunk, why is my mother messing with him? Tomorrow I will leave for Beijing early in the morning. Mother, go and rest."

    Wu Qingyi's wine is not bad, although people are confused, but they just talk more and don't make trouble.

    Wang didn't stay to take care of him, and went back to his house.

    In the back, Gu Yin coaxed Wu Qingyi to finish drinking the honey water, and asked Wu Qingyi's servant to take him to take a shower and change into bedclothes.

    When she returned to the room, Wu Qingyi no longer talked much, but her eyes were still straight, and there was no need for Gu Yin to coax him any more. He hugged his quilt and spread it skillfully floor covering.

    He is drunk today, and he must be uncomfortable when he gets up tomorrow morning, so Gu Yin wants to change with him.

    The two said they were going to get married in half a year, so Gu Yin asked tentatively, "Or let's sleep on the same bed?"

    Anyway, even on the night that he ate deer blood, Wu Qingyi did not behave in any way. Gu Yin naturally felt relieved that he loved her so much.

    Unexpectedly, Wu Qingyi immediately shook his head and said, "No, I'll sleep down. After the ceremony is over, we can sleep together."

    I'm more particular than Gu Yin.

    He fell asleep soon after laying down. After Gu Yin went to wash up and came back, she didn't even mention her rest.

    In the early morning of the next day, Emperor Zheng Yuan led the civil and military officials to return to the court.

    After three days of rest, everyone became busy.

    Wu Qingyi has been idle for a while, but Gu Yin is busy, she hasn't gone to eat for three days to check the account, and the owner has to shoulder the responsibility.

    Fortunately, shopkeeper Zhou and Ge Zhuer are both smart people. Even if Gu Yin is away, they can take care of the business in the store.

    So Gu Yin was only busy for one day, and the next day was the same as usual, just go for half a day every day.

    At this time, Mrs. Wang was also busy. Last time, the two children were married by her head. This time, the two children are going to become a real husband and wife. Naturally, Mrs. Wang has to help.

    This is Gu Ye's first birthday after recognizing his ancestors and returning to his ancestry. Of course, Emperor Zheng Yuan wanted to do it well for him.

    It has been a while since he opened the palace of King Lie, and it has not come in handy. This time, Emperor Zhengyuan ordered someone to go to King Lie's mansion to hold a lively birthday banquet for Gu Yecao.

    Prince Lie's mansion only has servants from the palace, and there are no other masters. Naturally, the British mansion will help and lead.

    Gu Ye solemnly told his mother in front of him that he should understand the defense of men and women at the age of seven.

    He had a small quilt on Gu Yin's bed before, because he would talk to Gu Yin from time to time at night. It was too late to speak, so of course I fell asleep by the way.

    After returning from the outfield of the city, Gu Ye consciously took the little quilt away without anyone mentioning it.

    Gu Yin came back from Shiweitian this day, and saw what Wang Shizheng and Wu Zhong were talking about, their expressions were a little solemn.

    Gu Yin asked if there was something wrong with Gu Ye's birthday banquet?

    Wang shook his head and said, "It's not about Ono, it's the two imperial doctors that His Majesty placed in our family before. Today, he came to your father and I and said that now your father is in good health, Japan All they need is daily recuperation, they have completed their tasks and they should go back to the palace."

    Gu Yin nodded slightly understandingly, "Mother takes good care of father, and there are old doctors in the mansion, so there really is no need for the two imperial doctors to stay outside the palace all the time."

      While staying in the British government, although Wu Zhong and Wang Clan treated them with courtesy, they certainly couldn't help them get promoted.

    Since Wu Zhong's body is no longer in the way, people don't want to stay any longer, just let them go.

    Wang is not a narrow-minded person, and logically, he would not be entangled in such trivial matters.

    Gu Yinzheng was surprised, and Wang continued: "I didn't think it was anything before, thinking that people serve His Majesty, and they have been in our house for so long, if you want to go back, let me They go back. Then they packed their bags and left in the afternoon, and then I asked someone to clean up the yard where they lived before, and I learned something from the little servant who served them. "

    The two imperial physicians did not bring anyone from the palace, and the servant who served them was a servant of the British public mansion. Naturally, the two imperial physicians went outside the temple two days ago to ask Shen Hanchun for a Ping An pulse , and then when he came back, he wrote a letter to contact his former colleagues by lighting the lamp and boiling oil, and turned around and proposed to return to the palace.

    This is coherent, who doesn't understand?

     Mrs Wang sighed and said, "That girl has some connections with our family, and she was sent from our family to recuperate. You say she has good or bad things outside, not to mention her relationship with our family. Whether or not her reputation has an impact, it's just that she is so young that it's unbearable."

    Wang is soft-hearted towards the younger generation. Shen Hanchun saved Wu Zhong's life, knowing that she is dying, it is reasonable for Wang to feel uncomfortable.

    "Birth, old age, illness and death are human nature. We can't control it." Gu Yin comforted.

    Isn't a person who has any feelings, Wang Shi also put away her sadness and sorrow, "Yes, I was thinking of giving her a dowry, and now she is like that, dowry or something. Not to mention, keeping the money for her to spend on her own is the kindness she deserves for saving your father."

    Gu Yinfu nodded again, "But she is weak, and there are only a few maids who went out from our family. Giving a lot of money may cause disaster for her."

    "It's still as thoughtful as you think, then don't give cash, didn't I just buy the next property for our family, I'll share some of it with her, that shop has income all the year round, it's a gift She has given her a job. When she really wants to die, let's not take back those shops, and donate them in her name, which is considered to be a blessing for her. "

    This matter has been discussed, and the family is still busy for Gu Ye's birthday.

    First of all, it was the food for the guests on the birthday banquet. At this point, Emperor Zhengyuan pointed a few royal chefs to help, and there were also chefs from the British government. Hold hands, so it's a good solution.

    Gu Yin first asked the royal chef to draw up the menu, and then let her staff, who was always in charge of purchasing, go with the servants of Lie Wang's mansion to avoid the situation of shoddy charging or cheating money by making false accounts .

    Then it's time to draw up a guest list.

    The family of the British government must go there. Gu Yin only posted a post to Feng Yu at the Lu Guofu, which is equivalent to the British government.

    But thinking of what Gu Ye said before, you should be more cautious in front of people and not show your likes and dislikes in a big way. Gu Yin and Gu Ye discussed it. The post was invalidated, and a new one was written to invite them to stay in the house.

    Fortunately, the turmoil that broke out during the Spring Hunting period has not subsided. Qin Shi and Feng Yuan were embarrassed, and they replied that Qin Shi was still in poor health and Feng Yuan was in front of the hospital bed. After serving for a long time, I was afraid that I would be too sick. At that time, only Feng Yu would be the representative of the whole family, which was in line with Gu Ye's heart.

    This family is too light to deal with, and the rest will be easy.

    Gu Ye asked Emperor Zhengyuan for advice. Emperor Zhengyuan saw that he could be so fair to the Duke of Lu, so he simply asked him to come according to his grade, and all civil and military officials above the third grade sent posts.

    After the post was sent, the reply was received very quickly.

      Yes, most of the rest have an unclear relationship with the Duke of Lu, either Feng Yuan's former colleagues and subordinates, or they are related by marriage to the Feng family and have many entanglements.

    Gu Ye finished his homework that night, so he compiled a list.

    Gu Yin accompanies him to sort it out together, seeing him frowning at the list, pondering silently, she said: "You know the people above, and they are all with our family. , and you have nothing to do with each other, just treat them normally, don't bother."

    Gu Ye squeezed his eyebrows and said "um", then slowly said: "I used to think too simple. Before I just thought that I and Lu Xu are the same father's children, The origins are the same. As long as I am better than him and make him believe in me, the only good thing is naturally mine. I learned today that this is not the case. It turns out that there are so many people competing with me in the dark. "

      Now, she pointed to the top and said: "Look at the civil servants, there are Mr. Wen, Mr. Li... The generals have our family here, and some old minions like your uncle."

    The expression on Gu Ye's face became a little more relaxed, "Yeah, although there are two factions of military generals, the civil officials are headed by Mr. Wen. Speaking of which, it is thanks to my mother. You say Why am I so lucky, to have such a beautiful and gentle mother as you, and to eat and drink for me for several years, not counting, without you, Uncle and Mrs. Wen know who I am?"

    Gu Ye's words are not simply a rainbow fart, but the fact.

    Wu Qingyi is a pure minister, and will not participate in the struggle of the prince's faction, and the British government will not be able to go further, there are only disadvantages and no benefits to participate.

    If it wasn't for Gu Yin, whoever Emperor Zhengyuan is optimistic about, Wu Qingyi would definitely help whoever, not when Emperor Zhengyuan has not set up a prince, he has already separated the relatives among several princes .

    Mr. Wen, not to mention Mrs. Wen, or because of Gu Yin, the old man grew up watching Gu Ye from childhood.

    It is precisely because of this friendship that when Emperor Zhengyuan announced to the world to recognize the reunion, he named him a king. When the first censor jumped out to raise objections, Mrs. Wen did not Reluctantly, he turned back. No one else dared to jump out again, and Gu Ye became the Lie King so smoothly.

    "And if there is no mother, I am a wild child living abroad, and I will not have the capital to come to Beijing, and I will not see the grandmother and the emperor in the palace. How many years have you been outside? Think about it, if I come back in a few years, I will not mention what kind of person I will become, let's just say Lu Xu, this little crying bag is not bad except for being a little sticky now. But being taught by a mother like Concubine Feng, a grandmother like the Qin family, and so many people who secretly support the Feng family, what will it look like? Our brothers may become black eyes. Chicken, that's too bad."

    Gu Yin couldn't help laughing, "It seems to be the case, I am a cheater of your little brat. But I think you can go back to the right path even without me, it's just a little harder than now. "

    The mother and son were very relaxed when chatting privately, and sometimes Gu Yin would accidentally bring out some modern vocabulary.

    Gu Ye was used to listening, so he didn't ask what plug-in meant.

    "Lu Xu didn't even think about fighting with my brother, but these people can't wait to start standing aside. I have to give them some color to see."

    Gu Yin asked him what he was going to do, Gu Ye said first, "Don't worry, mother, I won't do anything harmful." Then he whispered into Gu Yin's ear.

    After a while, Gu Yin smiled helplessly at him, "You are too narrow."

    …

    Gu Yechen stayed in the Xiefang Hall the day before.

    In the early morning of the second day, he got up, and Xiao Luzi and others congratulated him first.

    In the sound of congratulations, Gu Ye had the illusion that he was celebrating his 60th birthday.

    He took out the gold and silver coins that he had prepared for a long time, and gave them to everyone.

    After he was dressed, Lu Xu also ran over and said, "Happy birthday, eldest brother!"

    While speaking, this little thing pouted and leaned in front of Gu Ye.

    Gu Ye blocked his approaching face with one hand and hurriedly asked him what he was doing?

    Lu Xu said: "When my mother concubine is born every year, I let me kiss her like this, so she is very happy. It's my first birthday with you, and I will give you one too. dear!"

    Gu Ye was about to say refusal when Lu Xu broke his hand and slapped him on his face.

    Yes, what's the excuse? He could only ask Xiao Luzi for a handkerchief and wipe the saliva from his face, while saying thank you to Lu Xu.

    Lu Xu was very generous, he said no thanks, and said that he could give him such a kiss every year in the future.

    Gu Ye's hair stood on end, and goose bumps appeared.

    The two didn't talk for a long time, because Gu Ye didn't have to go to class this day, but Lu Xu had to report to Wenhua Palace as usual.

    Before leaving, Lu Xu said to him, "Brother will wait for me at noon, and I will also go to your house."

    "Have you spoken to the royal father?"

    "I said it, the father agreed!"

    Seeing that she was going to be late, Lu Xu stopped messing with him, and asked Feng Yu to wait for him, and hurried to class.

    Gu Ye went to the Cining Palace, where the Queen Mother, Queen Zhou, and even Emperor Zhengyuan were waiting for him.

    The first half of the day was their family reunion, and Queen Zhou had already cooked him a morning meal.

    According to the tradition of their hometown, Shouxing eats a bowl of longevity noodles in the morning. Combined with what Queen Zhou and Gu Yin inquired about and Gu Ye's preferences, she personally cooked a bowl of elbows noodle.

    The elbow was marinated in advance, moderately salty and not greasy.

    Because the longevity noodles are a whole piece, Gu Ye sucked the noodles and ate them first, and then ate the sauce elbow, and soon he had a round belly.

    Emperor Zheng Yuan accompanied him to eat the meal, and he had to go back to the front to handle the official business.

    The Empress Zhou and the Queen Mother have nothing to do at all, so naturally they always accompany him on such special days.

    After seeing that it was noon, Gu Ye took Lu Xu out of the palace and returned to Prince Lie's mansion.

    At this time, the gate of King Lie's mansion was very lively, and the guests who came to the banquet were just one pass, and there were many ordinary people watching the fun.

    The people of the capital are generally not short-sighted people. It is reasonable to say that it is not uncommon for dignitaries to celebrate their birthdays.

    But what is rare is rare. When Gu Yechen was in a hurry, he didn't need the guests to give gifts, he only needed them to convert the things that were originally intended to be gifts into silver money.

    The real gold and silver sent here do not enter the treasury of King Lie's mansion, but are donated to the merit box at the door.

      ... in short, the subsequent use will also be made public.

    This is a good thing for the common people, shouldn't the common people come and see?

    There is a big box at the entrance of Prince Lie's mansion, next to the big box is a bill, and the accountant of the palace sits beside the bill.

    Whenever a guest comes to the door and donates money, the accountant will keep accounting and sing aloud how much money is donated by Mr. XX, his wife and Mr. XX.

    Then the onlookers burst into cheers and applause.

    Then listen and listen, someone will find something wrong and mumble: "Why are some of these officials dragging their family and bringing their family, and some people only come to represent the whole family... There are even quite a few people who love to show their faces in Beijing, why don't they come to join in the fun?"

    "Isn't that right? King Lie is His Majesty's eldest son. Although he is only seven years old today, he knows that he cares for the common people and helps the world at the age of seven. Is there anyone who doesn't deal with him?"

    In fact, many of those who deliberately stood in line also got the news in advance, so why not try to make up for it?

    But the replies have already been sent, and if they want to regret it again, Gu Ye didn't give them this chance at all. He only said that the guest list had been drawn up, and the banquet and seating arrangements had been arranged, and it was too late to make temporary changes. .

    These people are also helpless, so they can only prepare more generous gifts.

    For those who come to a banquet in a family house, it is natural to write that it is the home of a so-and-so official. For those who come alone, it is only a so-and-so.

    Single name, no family background, who knows which is which?

    Those who have made you lose both the face and the inside!

    After the lively birthday banquet that day, Gu Ye gave the heavy merit box and account book to Emperor Zhengyuan.

    To engage in such a large-scale charity fundraising, it is naturally the nod of Zhengyuan Emperor.

    Speaking of which is also worrying, he is not the kind of emperor who only knew a pleasure in the previous dynasty. The debts I owe have been used up a lot in the past few months.

    So after Gu Ye proposed this idea, Emperor Zhengyuan immediately agreed.

    As soon as people counted, Gu Ye collected tens of thousands of real gold and silver in one breath. Because there are many people, like the Wen family or the Wu family, who know that this is a charity fundraising, so they give a lot more, and the two hundred taels of silver bills are all piled up!

    Emperor Zheng Yuan asked Gu Ye if he wanted to subsidize him more privately. After all, it was the first birthday of the eldest son after he recognized his ancestors and returned to his ancestry, so it turned out to be a charity banquet for the court to solve problems. Now, let Emperor Zhengyuan feel sorry for him.

    Gu Ye waved his hand disapprovingly, "I have food and clothing, and I usually don't spend a lot of money. My mother's restaurant even gives me monthly money. I have enough. Let's talk about it. Many people don't look at my face, they look at your face, the face of the court, and they are extra generous when they know that they are doing good deeds."

    Emperor Zheng Yuan smiled admiringly, but he caught a short sentence in his words and asked: "You have not been working for Shiweitian, why does Qingyi's daughter-in-law pay you back?"

    "My mother is busy, and she has a headache looking at the accounts. The account in the restaurant is mainly in charge of the shopkeeper Zhou. The shopkeeper Zhou likes me and knows that I am a young owner, so of course he will not take the initiative to tell my mother. Don't give me wages." Gu Ye said nervously: "Father, please don't remind her, how many taels of silver a month!"

    The tens of thousands of taels of real money are not worth a cent, and the wages of a few taels a month are very tight.

    A gentleman loves money and takes it in a proper way. Emperor Zheng Yuan, who laughed until his stomach hurt, gave Gu Ye the word.