In addition to replying to Guo Wei, Guo Xin also wrote another unsigned secret letter. Taking advantage of the opportunity to accompany Zhang to listen to the Dharma in Xiangguo Temple, Guo Xin found an opportunity to give it to Yuanren, saying that the content was of great importance to the Fu family and needed to be Send it to Fu Zhaoxu immediately.
Guo Xin had already thought carefully about this decision. The move of the town would have little impact on the ministers of the DPRK and China, but it would be a big deal for the vassal towns in various places. Where to move it and with whom to adjust it would be directly related to the strength of the vassal town, at least. Being able to prepare early is never a bad thing. Guo Xin believed that he had a good relationship with the Fu family brothers and sisters, and Fu Zhaoxu should believe that what he said was true.
Soon, Guo Wei of Daming Prefecture in Yedu learned about the situation in Tokyo and wrote a letter saying that border affairs had eased and asked to lead the imperial army back to the court. The mutual criticism and fighting between Yang Bin and others was ended, and the atmosphere in Tokyo finally eased down again.
On the second day of the lunar month, Guo Wei led the imperial army through Chenqiaoyi, and he took his close associates into the city in advance.
After receiving the news at home, Guo Xin and other family members were waiting in front of the mansion early. At around noon, they saw Guo Wei wearing a gray plain robe and riding a horse with a group of accompanying knights and cronies.
Guo Wei did not stop in front of the door, but briefly greeted his family, and then said that he would go to the palace to see his Majesty soon, but he just went home to take a bath and change into official uniform.
Because it was dinner time, Mrs. Zhang suggested that Guo Wei eat at home first before going to the palace. Guo Wei agreed and asked Guo Xin and Guo Tong brothers to wait in the back hall.
Not long after taking a bath, Guo Wei, who had changed into a crimson round-neck robe, arrived in the back hall, followed by Wei Renpu, the minister of the Privy Council.
Guo Wei's beard had been neatly tidied, and he sat down and began to eat. After a long march, and with things on their minds, most people probably had little appetite. Guo Wei only ate porridge and rice, and it was obvious that he did not look relaxed.
Wei Renpu first reported to Guo Wei the reports from various places that the Privy Council had recently received. Except that Wang Wangang, the governor of Mizhou, requested the imperial court for reinforcements to attack Dishui Town, a stronghold set up by the Southern Tang on the north bank of the Huai River, there were no other major events worthy of attention.
Guo Wei kept nodding his head to express his understanding, and at the same time proposed that the Privy Council should draft measures to deal with the concerns.
Then Wei Renpu resigned, and Guo Wei also put down his bowls and chopsticks, turned to look at Guo Tong, and asked, "Have you not told the Wang family about that secret matter yet?"
Guo Tong's face turned red, and he said hesitantly: "The prince has been ill recently. The Wang family's daughter went home to visit her relatives the day before yesterday. When she came back, she claimed that the prince was depressed and became ill after returning from the Shi family banquet, so she asked the child what happened during the banquet. The child I felt that my father was on good terms with the prince, so I mentioned that matter and told her not to worry...I will go and tell her not to tell the prince yet."
Guo Wei's eyebrows wrinkled slightly: "Why bother? Regardless of whether Wang Zhang already knew it or not, this move will only create doubts between the two families."
However, Guo Wei has always been tolerant to his own family, and he did not forget to comfort Guo Tong at this time: "It doesn't matter, this matter is very important, and it can be hidden from the outside world, but it cannot be hidden from us in the court for too long."
Guo Tong responded in a low voice, and at the same time cast an apologetic look at Guo Xin.
Guo Xin was also dissatisfied after hearing this. It was two different things to inform the Fu family and Wang Zhang about moving the town. Even if the Fu family knew the inside story, at most they would have made preparations in advance and would not reveal it to others. Wang Zhang himself was at the imperial court in Tokyo, and Yi Zhen had little to do with him. If he turned around and told Shi Hongzhao and Yang Binsheng that something had happened, wouldn't he be the one to blame in the end? Did you cheat someone?
At this time, Guo Xin suddenly remembered that when the brothers were talking a few days ago, Guo Tong had mentioned to him that it was best to make his own decisions after marrying a wife. He also thought of Wang's overbearing and direct temper, and her mother's family was powerful. Guo Tong's behavior Seems quite "henpecked".
After having doubts, Guo Xin thought more and more that this was the case.
Guo Xin went back to the side courtyard of his house to read. After a while, Yu Niang came in to collect the letters he had posted. Guo Xin asked casually: "Does your sister-in-law often go back to the Wang family to visit her?"
Yu Niang put a volume of books on the shelf and nodded: "That's right. Mr. Wang has no children, so his sister-in-law often goes home to keep him company."
"So the relationship between brother and sister-in-law is not good?"
Yuniang thought carefully for a moment and asked doubtfully: "Isn't that true? It has been more than a year since Wang's sister-in-law got married, and she has never heard of any disputes with Da Lang on any matter. A servant in the house said that Da Lang once stopped my sister-in-law from gossiping about her frequent visits to her parents' home."
Guo Xin laughed, curled his lips and said, "Sometimes the quality of the relationship cannot be seen from the surface. Just like I have a very good relationship with Yu Niang, but sometimes I am very rude to Yu Niang."
"Yes." Yu Niang responded with a trembling voice without comment, and continued to organize the books.
The afternoon sun was very good, and the brightness and angle of the light shining into the study were just right. You could vaguely see the outline of Yuniang's waist and legs through her clothes.
Guo Xin couldn't help but put down the book and looked at Yu Niang. There were too many things going on recently, and it had been a long time since he had admired her carefully in broad daylight. Yu Niang has a slim figure and long and well-proportioned legs. When she reaches for the books on the upper shelf, she will stretch her arms to reveal a section of white and delicate forearms. The material on her back will also be tighter, and the two curves behind her are made of The width becomes narrower and then wider, reminding Guo Xin of a horse's back.
However, to some extent, the association between the two cannot be regarded as groundless.
Guo Xin had been busy in the study for a long time. As soon as he finished cleaning up, a servant came to him and said that Guo Wei had returned from the palace and asked Guo Xin to go to Guo Wei's study for discussion.
In the study, Guo Wei had taken off his official uniform and put on his plain robe again. He was kneeling and writing in front of his desk. When he saw Guo Xin come in, he just raised his chin to the side and motioned for him to sit next to him first.
Guo Xin sat down and silently observed Guo Wei's thoughtful writing.
Guo Wei's eyebrows are thick and long, which should be a symbol of generosity and deep heart in terms of appearance. When he is thinking, he will frown slightly unconsciously, making his expression serious and solemn. Guo Xin could still vaguely feel the feeling of respect, love and fear for this face deep in his memory.
Guo Xin himself also feels that Guo Wei is a very special existence. Perhaps because of historical reasons, compared to other family members such as Guo Tong and Zhang, Guo Wei is both close and distant in his eyes, both dreamlike and extremely real. people.
However, Guo Xin is still willing to maintain absolute trust and love for Guo Wei, not only because of etiquette and blood status, but also because Guo Wei lost his parents at an early age and experienced a life of being homeless, which made him attach great importance to his family's feelings and his love for Guo Wei. No doubt he is this person's real father.
Soon Guo Wei finally put down his pen, turned around and said, "Brother Yi is thinking about the long term now, which I didn't expect."
Guo Xin guessed that Guo Wei was saying that he could get in touch with Hou Yi, so he smiled and said: "On the way to the march, my son's daughter-in-law and her grandson came to ask for help. It was just a coincidence. My son never counted on the Lu State. I will repay you in the future, but it is unbelievable that the Duke of Lu attaches great importance to this matter and insists on asking his grandson to recognize me as his adopted father."
"If Erlang was just an ordinary general, Duke Lu would not have done this."
"Well..." Guo Xin agreed with Guo Wei, "I think Duke Lu is interested in the father behind the child. But he did give us some advice on moving the town."
Guo Wei stroked his beard and nodded: "Although they are old, they have many old officials in the court, such as Feng Dao and Hou Yi, but they have many connections and deep roots in Tokyo and other towns. We still need to respect them more, at least we cannot treat them casually. .”
"But this is not why I called Erlang. Dalang has been married to the daughter of the Wang family for more than a year. Brother Rong's son has begun to learn to read. Your mother and I also need to start thinking about Erlang's important affairs."
Guo Xin suddenly had a headache. At this chaotic moment, Guo Wei first cared about such a thing when he came back?
Guo Wei continued: "I have been thinking about it for a long time. Since my family has the Wang family as a relative, the court no longer needs to rely on Erlang's marriage to make a marriage. The only people who can plan are feudal towns. Among the towns, those with prosperous and famous families are just Prince Linqing, the late emperor's maternal brother Murong Yanchao, and Wei Guogong are three families. However, the daughter of Murong's family is still young. All the daughters of Prince Linqing are married. Only the youngest daughter was married to Du Chongwei's son. The Du family is still widowed after being imprisoned. The most suitable age She is still a Duke of Wei, and her eldest daughter is named Jinlu... I think Brother Yi has seen her before?"
Guo Xin almost wanted to say that not only had he seen it before, but he was also very familiar with it. But then he thought of Zhao Luan. In fact, the Zhao family might not be an option.
However, Guo Wei had no intention of discussing it with Guo Xin. Calling him here was more like informing him about the matter: "I would like to write a letter to discuss the matter with Duke Wei first. If Duke Wei is interested, we can meet him face to face when he comes to Beijing on the Shengshan Festival." Talk."
Do you really want to marry a girl from the Fu family? Guo Xin had never thought about this before, but when Guo Wei actually brought it up, Guo Xin was still unprepared, but of course he had no reason to object. Whether it was beauty or background, the Fu family girl was simply perfect!
Unexpectedly, Guo Wei actually made a joke at this time: "I heard that Wang Zhengjun, the empress of the former Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, whenever she was promised to marry someone, she often died when she married the man's family, and she could not get married for a long time. Later, when fortune tellers looked at her, she It is said that she is the mother of the world, but the result is that she will be the queen.
The eldest daughter of the Duke of Wei was once said by a fortune-teller to be of great nobility, and she was promised to marry Li Shouzhen's son Li Chongxun first. Then Li Chongxun died in Tokyo, wouldn't Erlang be afraid? "
However, Guo Xin didn't find it funny at all after hearing this, because it was Fu Jinlu who conspired with him to kill Li Chongxun!
