"Reporting to the official family, after Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan left the palace gate, he went to the Imperial City Department to handle many confidential information related to the Liao Kingdom.
After being busy for about an hour, I went straight back home..."
In the palace, in the imperial study room, Zhao Ji, an official, was standing in front of his proud painting "Picture of Wintersweet and Mountain Birds".
While sipping wine, I admired the two five-character quatrains with the same font and content, except for the signature and monogram.
In his ears, there were constant reports of the whereabouts of Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan.
"... Wu Shangshu sent a letter to summon him, and Xiao Gao, the number one scholar, has already gone to Wu Shangshu's residence."
"This kid has been working hard for half a year. He just came back and is still busy with state affairs. It's really hard on him."
"Explore again, ah no... Yang Jian, go to Wu Shangshu's residence and find out what's going on."
Yang Jian was stunned for a moment, then he respectfully accepted the order and hurried away. It seemed that the officials couldn't wait to know the final result.
It just so happened that I also wanted to have a good chat with Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan.
The officials had really taken great pains to arrange his marriage, and they had to make him understand.
After Yang Jian left, the official Zhao Ji also sighed deeply. He had done so much and hoped that Xiao Gao could understand the painstaking efforts of his teacher.
At this moment, Gao Zhang finally met Wu Zhizhong, an old gangster with a bad joke on his face.
"My nephew has met Mr. Wu."
After giving a respectful salute, Gao Zhang sat upright and then squinted his eyes as if aware.
Then I saw the side of the screen behind Wu Zhizhong, an old gangster, revealing a skirt that was slightly swaying at that time. hehe……
She is indeed a smart little Di Ji, she is declaring her presence.
Seeing the changes in Gao Zhang's eyes and expression, Wu Zhizhong naturally understood that Gao Zhang had seen something. He smiled and looked at the child kindly.
"My dear nephew, do you still remember the agreement you made with me in front of your master?"
Gao Zhang let out a long sigh and saluted Wu Zhi.
"I didn't expect Mr. Wu to be so kind to my nephew, in order to fulfill his long-cherished wish to marry his daughter to my nephew.
He even doesn’t hesitate to offend the official family in front of hundreds of officials. It’s hard for my nephew to repay such kindness..."
"..."
The smile on Wu Zhizhong's face froze, and he always felt that this kid was just kidding.
However, he was always grateful to himself both inside and outside of his words, and it was really hard for him to say anything.
The important thing is that his stepdaughter Wu Fujin is staying behind the screen.
This made Wu Zhizhong feel like a second-rate dealer or middleman. The point is, even though you can't make any difference, you still have to do it.
After a few useless words with Gao Zhang, Wu Zhizhong cleared his throat and acted like a loving father.
"Fujin, come here quickly and meet Xiao Gao, the champion."
As soon as he said this, Fu Jin, who had just deliberately exposed the skirt of his skirt outside the screen, couldn't help but stiffen.
Not long after, Gao Zhang saw the charming little lady Fu Jin walking out from behind the screen.
The luxurious aqua blue dress and the pretty face with flushed cheeks were inlaid with a pair of bright eyes that could speak, looking at him shyly.
Seeing the appearance of the Maode Emperor, who was as delicate and gentle as a Jiangnan woman, Gao Zhang subconsciously stood up and bowed respectfully.
"I have met Her Majesty the Emperor Ji..."
"The Nu family is now the daughter of the Wu family and has nothing to do with the Tian family. Please ask Brother Xiao Gao not to call her by the wrong name again."
"Yes, yes, it was a slip of the tongue by Mr. Gao, please be patient, madam."
Then, Gao Zhang wanted to say something, but Wu Zhizhong, a veteran, sat here with a stern expression.
Gao Zhang was not willing to have an in-depth communication with the young lady in front of a third person, so he saluted Wu Zhi, not knowing what to say.
Wu Zhizhong glanced at Fu Jin, who was squirming, and then glanced at Gao Zhang, who was staring directly at him.
Finally, he curled his lips helplessly and stood up.
"Well, I have some small matters that I need to deal with. Zhu Xiang will come back soon."
"Fu Jin, please entertain Xiao Gao Zhuangyuan for your father, don't lose etiquette."
Fu Jin, who also felt very embarrassed, couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He felt happy and bowed to his stepfather Yanran.
"Father, please go. My daughter will entertain Brother Gao well."
When Wu Shangshu took a square step and left the room, Fu Jin glanced at Gao Zhang in front of him shyly, and quickly lowered his head.
"Brother Xiao Gao, you won't blame my father, right?"
"Which dad? Oh no, no, no, I don't blame anyone, how could I blame you?"
Whether it's your ex-father or step-father, they are neither people I can afford to offend, okay?
Besides, your father did that for the sake of my future. And I was also in pain at that time, actually making such a joke with Wu Zhizhong.
As a result, Master caught the opportunity to make such a move, which is not a loss at all. After all, this little sister Fujin has dealt with her many times. Except for a little tea, she has a pretty good personality in all aspects.
Otherwise, there would not be so many courtiers who would be willing to frequently ask the official to marry this girl for their own son.
Gao Zhang moved forward, looked at the shy and happy Fu Jin, thought for a while, took the initiative to reach out his hand, held her slightly trembling hand, and asked softly.
"But don't you feel aggrieved by this?"
Fu Jin held his hand with Gao Zhang, raised his head, looked at the beloved whose image was already engraved in his heart with bright eyes, shook his head and said firmly.
"I don't think so at all. In fact, my elder brother also advised me before.
But I just feel that you are the only one I like, brother Xiao Gao. If I can’t marry you, I will become a monk. "
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After Wu Zhizhong walked out of the door, he quietly moved to the side and stood there with his ears open, wanting to hear the exchanges in the room.
Listening to the heartfelt words of Empress Maode, Wu Zhizhong could only shake his head, envying Gao Zhang for his good fortune.
Thinking about it, the officials probably knew their beloved daughter's feelings very well, so they came up with such a drama.
It not only fulfills the daughter's wish, but also prevents the lover's career from suffering a setback.
I am the middleman who is tired, but then I think about it, at least in the eyes of outsiders, I can be regarded as Xiao Gao's real father-in-law.
The only son Wu Yanfu became Xiao Gao's brother-in-law. It was a good thing to have such a resourceful and emperor-favored Wenquxing as a relative.
Not to mention how much it helped his career, at least a hundred years later, for his own sake, Xiao Gao, who has always been quite familiar with human affairs, should probably take care of him.
Just when Wu Zhizhong was listening to the corner and thinking wildly, he saw the housekeeper leading the official's confidant, Yang Jian, into sight...
(End of chapter)
