Fortunately, I have the admiration of a beautiful woman, and I am the only one in this life.
In the valley house, Song Mu and Gu Qingqing met again, but it was not the sweet talk and the rubbing of the temples, but Gu Qingqing's sudden tears, which attracted Song Mu to step forward in fear.
The Gu family was drowned in noisy laughter.
Song Mu came with Tao Fengming this time and brought many betrothal gifts with him, which showed his attitude.
However, Song Mu strictly followed the Ming Dynasty's wedding rules. He first purchased a house in Jinling City, and then arranged it meticulously according to the wedding rules of the Wen Dynasty.
This serious situation immediately spread in the city, which naturally made others envious. Countless women in Jinling City have been in a low mood these days, and even the flower sign on the theater building is singing Song Dynasty poems every day.
In the early winter, Song Mu and the Gu family held a grand banquet in the city. Guests from all over came and it was said to be a good conversation.
Countless people in Jinling City saw the manor again on this day. The handsome young man wearing bright clothes and an angry horse made countless people dream about it.
Seeing the sedan chair coming out of the Gu house again made countless people sigh secretly, saying that the girl from the Gu family had such a blessing.
In the courtyard, Song Mu was wearing the uniform of the No. 1 Scholar. At this moment, he raised his glass and bowed among the guests. He heard congratulations and thanked him repeatedly.
Finally, before returning to the lobby, Tao Fengming and the old man of the Gu family were sitting together. Gu Shifan was also chatting with his fellow guards. Next to him was Lai Pingdong, the governor of Jiangnan East Road, who was also toasting with everyone.
When Song Mu came, everyone also stood up. Song Mu quickly bowed and raised his glass. After finishing the glass of wine, Lai Pingdong pulled him to sit next to him and said with a smile.
"Today is the great day for the number one scholar. Lai also came here to ask for a sip of wine. I hope you are fine, number one scholar of Song Dynasty."
The two had just met, and this time it was just a courtesy, and Song Mu also quickly handed it over.
Lai Pingdong waved his hands this time and looked at Song Mu with a slightly drunken expression, but there was a hint of smile in his expression.
"Song Zhuangyuan, when I first saw you in that valley, killing the demon king with the help of others, I knew that you would no longer be a fish in the pond!"
"Thanks to your admiration, the situation at that time still relied on your strength."
Song Mu grinned and said, but suddenly he remembered the scene when he met the other party in the Governor's Mansion. Lai Pingdong smiled, but then let out a slight breath. This time, he looked at Song Mu with an expression of pity, but Said again.
"That's all, the past has passed. I can't put it down to see such a talented person like you in Jinling."
"Now that your father-in-law is here, I will tell you directly."
"If the number one scholar of the Song Dynasty is willing to stay in Jiangnan East Road, he can choose the official position at will. I will give the letter to your majesty in the future, and your majesty will definitely accept it!"
Saying this, everyone at the table stopped using their chopsticks at this moment, and each of them looked at Lai Pingdong and then Song Mu with a slightly surprised expression.
This statement actually makes a lot of sense.
It goes without saying that Song Mu's identity today is natural. If he were to become an official in this city, there would be no hindrance. Moreover, he would be in the same city as his father-in-law, so it could be said that he had the best of both worlds.
Even Song Mu was moved when he heard this.
However, Song Mu did not say it directly immediately, but said to the other party with a smile.
"Song Mu is scared. How dare he make you work so hard. But after returning to his hometown to visit relatives this time, I may really bother you."
Song Mu said this, and Lai Pingdong's expression lit up when he heard this.
Although the words were ambiguous, there was still a chance, so he couldn't help stroking his beard and nodding.
Everyone around him also immediately showed a smile, and even the guests around him looked at him one after another, their eyes changing.
And now everyone toasted to celebrate again, and the atmosphere at the table was enthusiastic.
After drinking for three rounds, everyone talked about their own things. Song Mu also had a chat with Gu Chengxiu and Gu Shifan.
Lai Pingdong was about to leave in a hurry at this moment, but Song Mu chased him out. He was full of alcohol, turned around and looked at Song Mu, but his eyes were clear.
"Song Zhuangyuan, today is a good day for you, but I still want to say these words to you."
"Song Mu is all ears."
Song Mu was slightly surprised and said this while holding up his hands. Lai Pingdong handed the two letters into Song Mu's hands with a strange look on his face.
The two posts were different, but Song Mu clearly saw the signature on them.
One is from the left prime minister Feng Qi, and the other is from the right prime minister Tan Zhongye.
Song Mu was startled, and this time he looked at Lai Pingdong with confusion. Lai Pingdong was also looking at Song Mu, and after dispelling the smell of alcohol from his body, he spoke to Song Mu.
"The two posts were sent to you by order of the left and right ministers. The contents in them are Song Zhuangyuan's own taste."
Lai Pingdong lowered his eyes slightly at this moment, looked at Song Mu again and said slowly.
"The number one scholar should also know who I prefer in the court, right?"
Song Mu suddenly looked frightened and did not dare to answer randomly for a while, but Lai Pingdong waved his hand and said without any concern.
"It doesn't matter. What I said is that your right relative appreciates you very much. Although the Chang'an incident damaged the reputation of the number one scholar, I still love the number one scholar."
"This time is also the right minister's instruction. I have thought about it for a long time and feel that it is not a bad idea for you to stay in Aurous Hill."
Song Mu's face relaxed, and he quickly handed over his hands. However, his heart moved again, and he asked.
"Sir, I actually have something to ask of you."
Lai Pingdong raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, and immediately motioned to Song Mu to speak directly.
"My mentor was killed in a family accident in the past, but he has never been able to clear up the injustice. Now that my mentor is getting old, I really want to find out the reason."
"My mentor was involved in the tragedy in Ningbo City. I wonder if I could take a look at the files?"
After saying that, Song Mu immediately bowed deeply, cupped his hands, and spoke softly.
"I promise that this matter will be strictly guarded, and I beg you to show your kindness."
Lai Pingdong stayed silent after hearing this. After a moment, he held hands with Song Mu and said softly.
"Let's choose another day for this matter."
After that, the other party left. Song Mu immediately raised his eyes, looked at the other party's leaving back, and lowered his eyes slightly.
After a while, Song Mu put away the two posts in his hands, boosted his mood a little, and then walked into the house again.
There was another cheer in the house. That night, many scholars recited poems and expressed their heroic spirit. Song Mu also congratulated him with poems.
When it was late at night, Song Mu allowed Tao Fengming to rest before heading to the room.
In the bridal chamber filled with red curtains and the fragrance of flowers, Gu Qingqing was already sitting by the bed. When she heard Song Mu's footsteps entering the room, she sat upright.
Song Mu, who had already dispelled the smell of alcohol, hesitated for a moment before moving forward.
Lifting Gu Qingqing's hijab, Song Mu was also distracted for a moment.
In this world, Song Mu had never thought that a woman could be so pleasing to the eye, and at this moment, his heart was beating a little faster unconsciously.
Gu Qingqing raised her eyes slightly and looked at Song Mu, showing a slight smile this time.
Song Mu also smiled.
"Miss Gu..."
Gu Qingqing frowned slightly.
"Are you going to call me Miss Gu... today?"
Song Mu said quietly at this moment.
"Lady."
For a moment, the beauty's face was rosy and charming, which made Song Mu's heart anxious, just like a deer bumping around, and heat rising all over his body.
Then, the red candle was hot and the incense tent was swaying.
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