Gu Yun was still immersed in the news of Bei Man's envoy and Li Feng's broken leg. He didn't react for a while and asked inexplicably, "Miss Chen? I can't say that I'm familiar with her. She doesn't like to talk to people. Why? "
Shen Yi felt indignant and said, "She worked hard as a military doctor for you in that damned place in the northwest for so long. How can you say that you can't say that you're familiar with her?"
The four words' heartless and fickle 'had already escaped from Commander Shen's eyes.
Gu Yun, "… Ah?"
Shen Yi looked at him angrily.
One of them wasn't in the right state, while the other was extremely angry. They looked at each other in dismay for a while. Gu Yun finally reacted and said, "Ah!" He looked at Shen Yi with a strange expression, "What do you mean?"
Shen Yi, who was usually chatty, suddenly shut his mouth. His cheeks were tense, and he looked like a martyr who wouldn't open his mouth. He heroically welcomed Gu Yun's malicious gaze and became a gourd without a mouth.
Gu Yun raised his eyebrows innocently and poked Shen Yi's chest with a finger, "I say, Lord Shen, didn't the saint tell you that 'don't inquire about indecent things'? In broad daylight, you and I are bachelors, is it appropriate for us to gather together and inquire about a young lady's matters? "
He remembered Shen Yi's rude scolding just now and immediately took the opportunity to put the knife back, "Dirty."
Shen Yi, "…"
For no apparent reason, Gu Yun had picked up such a huge weakness of Shen Yi's and was in a very good mood. His waist was no longer sore and his back was no longer hurting. He strolled out of the room and even whistled a tune that was quite similar to his flute skills.
"Zi Xi Gu!" Shen Yi gritted his teeth and chased after him, "You … You …"
You bastard!
In order to not insult his superior in broad daylight on the street, Shen Yi used all his strength to hide the latter part of his sentence.
Gu Yun had entertained him enough. The two of them had already shaken off the guards and were walking towards the Imperial City together. Only then did Gu Yun say seriously, "Miss Chen's character is unquestionable, and she is also very capable. For people like you, I reckon that she would have no problem beating up three to five people at once."
Although this sentence was asking for a beating, Shen Yi didn't feel offended when he heard it. Instead, he listened with relish. Especially when Gu Yun talked about how he met Chen Qingxu for the first time on the pirate ship in Jiangnan many years ago.... Shen Yi...............
"As for her temperament, likes and dislikes, and so on … It's not convenient for me to know. Maybe Changgeng is more familiar with her." Gu Yun paused, "But I want to tell you about her family background."
"I know about the Chen family in Shanxi," Shen Yi continued, "They have produced divine doctors for generations. They practice medicine to help the world. Their family is very upright."
Gu Yun sneered, "You've inquired about it clearly. Are you planning to go to their house to propose marriage?"
Shen Yi said seriously, "The three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts are indispensable."
Gu Yun, "…"
This brother of his was a weirdo. In his early years, he had read a basket full of books and was deeply influenced by the traditions of the aristocratic families. However, the aristocratic families only talked about "etiquette" to outsiders and treated people with strictness. Behind closed doors, they were a group of hypocrites who had a tacit mutual understanding.
Only this one from the Shen family was different. In the eyes of outsiders, he abandoned the Hanlin Academy and entered the Spiritual Pivot School. Later, he degenerated and became a wanderer. It could be said that he was known for "deviating from the orthodoxy". On the inside, he was a "see no evil, hear no evil" person. He was so serious that he mingled with a group of old ruffians all day long.
During this period of time, Chen Qingxu stayed in the capital and went through big and small disturbances. This Chen family member from the Linyuan Pavilion probably had a lot of contact with Shen Yi. However, under these many contacts, he didn't dare to say anything to her face. He only dared to come to Gu Yun to inquire about her behind her back.
Listening to this, he probably didn't even understand the relationship between the Chen family and the Linyuan Pavilion. Until now, he still felt that Chen Qingxu was purely devoted to serving the country!
Gu Yun sighed secretly. Shen Yi was such a blockhead. He simply didn't seem like someone who worked under him.
"Then I'll tell you something you don't know. Don't spread it. The Chen family of Shanxi Prefecture isn't an ordinary family that practices medicine. They are the mainstay of the Linyuan Pavilion," Gu Yun said in a low voice. "I heard from Elder Zhong that Miss Chen seems to be the head of the Chen family. If that's the case, it's unlikely that she will marry you to be the wife of the Admiral."
Shen Yi was immediately stunned.
Gu Yun thought for a moment. "How about this? I'll find someone to talk to you and see what she thinks …"
"No, don't," Shen Yi hurriedly said. "It's too abrupt."
Gu Yun: "…"
He felt that he was a little anxious. However, according to Shen Yi's personality, it was very likely that he would never be able to get a wife in his lifetime. Thus, he gave advice with experience. "You can't be anxious about this kind of thing, Brother Jiping. If you don't do it right, someone else will beat you to it. At that time, you won't have anyone to reason with."
Shen Yi thought for a moment and shook his head. "Don't do it first. Let me think about it."
Gu Yun shook his head after hearing this. He knew too well that if a man hesitated after hearing about the woman's identity and background, it was mostly to the extent of being "a little interesting." It wasn't to the extent that he had to marry someone. However, it wasn't appropriate for him to comment on this kind of thing. He just said nonchalantly, "Alright, you think about it first. If you need me, just tell me."
Shen Yi didn't hear this sentence. He was still immersed in his own thoughts. He seriously analyzed it to Gu Yun. "I really didn't understand this situation before. However, after hearing what you said, I also feel that it's not appropriate."
Gu Yun: "Hmm."
Shen Yi: "Then there's no other way. I can only wait until this war is over. Then, I'll hang up my seal and resign. I won't be a general anymore."
Gu Yun: "…"
He almost fell off his horse.
Shen Yi said with a frown, "It's just that I feel that it's ominous to propose marriage before the war is over. For people like us, if we're too concerned, it'll be easy to be restrained on the battlefield. It'll be dangerous. If something happens, won't we delay the other party? Sigh … I'm afraid that if we go after the war, we won't be able to wait for each other … It's really hard to satisfy both sides. Zi Xi, what do you think we should think of to make irrelevant people retreat? "
"… You don't have to worry about this. As far as I know, Miss Chen has this ability." Gu Yun paused for a moment. He narrowed his eyes and suddenly laughed.
Shen Yi was baffled, "What are you laughing at?"
Gu Yun: "I'm laughing at you. You passed the exam with literary talent, but the next day, you went against the Hanlin Academy and entered the Spiritual Pivot Academy. You only made some achievements in the Spiritual Pivot Academy. Just as people were guessing that you were going to be the successor of Duke Feng Han, you bid farewell to the Spiritual Pivot Academy and entered the Black Iron Camp as an Armorer. Step by step, you got to where you are today with outstanding military achievements. Finally, in the eyes of others, you've taken a step to reach the heavens … You saved the Emperor from the siege of the capital and rendered meritorious service. You might even be conferred the title of Marquis immediately.
Shen Yi continued to smile miserably. He originally didn't have great ambitions. All these years, he had been adhering to the heart of a nanny, taking care of this and that. He just followed Gu Yun blindly. Unfortunately, there was too much bloodshed around the Marquis and he accidentally made a name for himself. He didn't get what he wanted, so there was nothing he couldn't bear to part with.
Some people's hearts changed and changed beyond recognition in three to five years. There were also people who were like still water, walking a hundred and eight thousand miles, but their original heart didn't change.
Gu Yun looked at him and suddenly felt a little emotional. The slight depression that rose slightly when he heard about the matters in the palace disappeared without a trace. He intimately hooked Shen Yi's shoulder and patted it.
"If you need Miss Chen in the future, let me run errands." Shen Yi didn't notice the ups and downs of the Marquis's mood at all. He was still worried and worried and unknowingly started to ramble endlessly, "It's just … Sigh, don't you think it's not good for me to always look for people who don't have a status? In the future, will they think I'm not too decent? Sigh, Zi Xi, say something … Forget it, you don't need to say anything. You're not too decent in the first place, I think … "
General Shen entered the process of repeatedly arguing and doubting himself.
Gu Yun: "…"
Although there was no need to change his original heart, it would be good if he could change this point when he nagged endlessly.
Gu Yun's ears were filled with Shen Yi's endless chatter. He had a splitting headache from his nagging and finally couldn't bear it anymore. He whipped Shen Yi's horse's butt and took the opportunity to escape.
At the same time, the news that King Yan had been invited into the palace even though he was still in the suburbs spread like wildfire. It did not take long for the news to reach the ears of the people in the capital. Fang Qin was at home. A few of his aides and henchmen sat around him. Due to the turmoil in Jiangbei, Fang Qin felt like he had been forced into this mess.
To Fang Qin, Lu Yang's party was a bit like a bad tooth. Although it grew in his mouth, it was often inflamed and painful. Not only was it difficult to chew, but it was often hindered. Pulling it out wasn't a bad thing. But he didn't expect that Yan Wang had so many tricks up his sleeve. The bad tooth he pulled out now had too many implications. Yan Wang wasn't in the capital, but he had taken advantage of the fact that he hadn't come back to his senses and took the initiative to gain the upper hand by taking the canal into his pocket.
Now that the Canal Office had been established, factories all over the country sprouted like bamboo shoots after the rain. It was already an irreversible fact. With Fang Qin's many years of experience in the officialdom, the next step was a series of reforms such as the land tax, civil commerce, and so on. He wanted to be "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." But he didn't expect that Yan Wang had already "built one path in the open but secretly moved another in the dark" when dealing with him. He took one step and calculated ten steps. In the end, he was still one step behind.
Previously, when Fang Qin first took charge of the Ministry of Revenue, which was full of diseases, he had a honeymoon period with Yan Wang's Grand Council. At that time, the country had fallen into enemy hands. It was difficult to move forward, and there were many things waiting to be done. No one had yet to fight with anyone. The whole court was friends in adversity. They used to be hard-pressed together to find a way to turn the situation around for the country. They respected and admired each other's talents. Who knew that they would part ways so quickly?
Sometimes, Fang Qin couldn't help envying Jiang Hanshi. If the two of them were in each other's shoes, Fang Qin believed that he would be much more capable than people like Jiang Chong and Xu Ling. If his surname wasn't Fang, even if he was just a seventh-level minor official who had bitterly studied for ten years …
But it was useless to think about these things now. Yan Wang was determined to wash away the old power. After the turmoil in Jiangbei, the butcher's knife had been exposed. Now, they were like fire and water.
One of the aides carefully said, "Sir, I heard that when the foreigners invaded, the Emperor mentioned passing on the throne to Yan Wang. This time, he was in such a hurry to summon him to the palace … Even if the world is peaceful and the Emperor doesn't want to do that, the important minister who entrusted the Crown Prince to him when he was young can't run away. Should we make plans early?"
Fang Qin came back to his senses and narrowed his eyes.
Another person said, "Originally, when Yang Ronggui rebelled in Yan Wang's name last time, the Emperor might not have no grudges. However, he played the trick of injuring himself to gain the Emperor's confidence and used the opportunity of being injured to temporarily avoid the danger. After being silent for such a long time … now that the Emperor has dispelled his doubts, he is taking advantage of this opportunity to return to the capital to take up his post. I'm afraid he is going to start making big moves."
Fang Qin was actually a bit hesitant. He gently stroked his beard and said, "Bei Man sent a messenger. Jiangnan is still preparing for war. I'm afraid there will be another war in two or three years. The Canal is in the ascendant, and the refugees in the entire territory have just settled down. If we move against Yan Wang now, will it harm the country? If that is the case, I'm afraid I will bear the infamy of a sinner for all eternity."
The aide smiled and said, "Your loyalty to the court is evident and admirable. However, the court may be able to continue without Yan Wang. Merchants are despicable. The so-called 'righteous merchants' can't escape their profit-seeking nature. As long as it doesn't harm their interests, what does it have to do with them who has the final say in the court? With Master Fang's concern for the country and the people, even without Yan Wang, we can still settle down the refugees and continue fighting. However, you have to think clearly. Yan Wang's ambition is obvious. He is in a high position. Sooner or later, he will find a way to place his own henchmen in order to suppress us. If we let him eat away at us without any regard for the law and the heavens, one day we won't be able to protect our lives. "
Everyone immediately chimed in.
"Although Yan Wang is talented, his actions are too radical. If we let him continue like this, I'm afraid he will bring disaster to the country and the people."
"Master Fang can't back down anymore. If we let him take the position, I'm afraid he won't be able to tolerate us …"
Fang Qin sighed. He stretched out his hand and pressed down, suppressing the noise in the hall. He turned to his trusted aide and said, "Go and bring 'that person' here."
A storm that had been brewing gathered once again.
Changgeng, who was completely unaware, left the palace and returned to the Marquis fu. He didn't know what Li Feng said to him, but he seemed to be in a good mood. As soon as he returned home, he looked for Gu Yun to be lovey-dovey. He pestered him and didn't want to let go.
Gu Yun didn't ask him what Li Feng said to him when he invited him into the palace. He could roughly guess from his expression. He used his chopsticks to knock away Yan Wang's hand that was not holding the bowl and chopsticks properly and was climbing onto his leg. He pretended to mention inadvertently, "When do you plan to return to the imperial court to take up your post?"
Changgeng rubbed the back of his hand and tried to curry favor with Gu Yun. He looked at him absent-mindedly and said, "I'll go back after resting for two days. His Majesty said that he doesn't have enough energy right now and wants me to return as soon as possible. Zi Xi, you should eat more."
Gu Yun waved his hand, "It's too late. Just eat something to fill your stomach. It's uncomfortable to eat too much. Have you heard that Calais Yinghou sent someone over?"
"En," Changgeng nodded. He held down Yan Wang's hand that was reaching for the teacup and poured him a bowl of soup, "It's up to Marshal Gu to decide how to discuss this matter."
"When a wild beast is seriously injured, it will often pretend to be dying to lure the enemy to lower their guard. Then, they will suddenly attack. You must be careful." Gu Yun said this and glanced at Changgeng. He blew open the vegetable leaves in the soup and drank it in one gulp.
Changgeng was stunned. He suddenly felt that Gu Yun's words were not only about the barbarians, but also seemed to be reminding him of something.
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