In the middle of the night, he saw that even though Zhou Gu was telling him to go to Jiangning County, he was not happy in his heart, which showed on his face was a look of resistance and boredom.
He was thinking about ways to solve the problem, thinking that if he didn't solve the problem, he would be upset too, and he wouldn't be able to eat well or sleep well.
He thought for a long time, and finally he came up with a good idea, "Sir, you haven't been to Jiangning yet, have you? I heard that although Jiangning is a small place, it has very good customs and many interesting places, which are different from other places." They are all different and very prosperous.”
"Where did you hear that?"
"Travel notes."
"Which travel book? Why haven't I read it?"
"It was sent by the bookstore half a month ago, but aren't you upset because you were beaten by the old prince? I heard it was a travel note about Jiangzhou, so I just asked me to throw it out." Ziye said.
Zhou Gu thought about it carefully and realized that there really was such a thing. Because Jiangning County was in the Jiangzhou area, he was so bored that he immediately said, "Look for it now."
Midnight nodded and turned around.
Not long after, Ziye brought a brand new travel diary. He handed it to Zhou Gu, "It's from up here."
Zhou Gu reached out to take it, flipped through it for a while, and became interested, "So you can take the opportunity to go out to the capital to have some fun?"
Midnight nodded.
Zhou Gu immediately sat up again and urged him, "Then you go and clean up. I have never been out so far since I was a child. This time I can take the opportunity to go out to the capital to play."
After he finished speaking, he jumped out of bed and said, "Grandpa said we will set off in two days. What are you doing so late? Go and tell grandpa that I will set off tomorrow with the guard from Jiangning County."
He took the travel notes and walked out, "The Crown Prince went to Jiangning. I haven't seen His Highness for many days. I just happened to go to the East Palace to tell him and ask him if Jiangning is fun. For the rest, hurry up arrange."
After giving the instructions in one breath, he rushed out of Shuanglin Garden, went to the horse pen to lead the horse again, and left the house to the East Palace.
Ziye breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the young master wanted to go, he didn't have to worry about following him. He immediately went to find the old protector of the country.
The old Protector of the Kingdom went as soon as he heard Zhou Gu's explanation. He was still a little doubtful, "Isn't he unwilling to go? Why are you in such a hurry?" According to his original intention, the guard came all the way, and he had to let people rest. Before I leave in two days, I have to prepare some gifts for the Su family and Su Rong.
Ziye explained the reason.
The old Protector of the Kingdom puffed his beard and glared. Although Zhou Gu was not in a hurry to go to Jiangning because he wanted to see Su Rong, but he was still happy to go to Jiangning. He didn't say anything and nodded, "Well, it's tomorrow. Although time is urgent, But it’s not like we can’t prepare the ceremony.”
He called the butler over and ordered the gifts to be prepared, emphasizing, "The gift list must be thick. Everyone in the Su family should prepare a gift. In addition, the gifts for Miss Su Qi should be more valuable and prepare more. The gift list is prepared. Then, show it to me."
The housekeeper was shocked and responded quickly, thinking that the third young master's marriage had not yet been decided, but the younger master's wedding was about to be put on the agenda. It can be seen that the old master took the wedding ceremony so seriously. The future fourth young lady is none other than the one from Jiangning County.
As a result, the housekeeper and Ziye got busy respectively, and the entire Duke Protector's Mansion soon learned that Zhou Gu was leaving for Jiangning tomorrow.
The eldest princess was the first princess granted a title after Taizu founded the dynasty. She was titled Sheng'an. She was the legitimate daughter of Taizu. She was a sibling of the same mother as Emperor Taizu. She had a respected status. She married the only son of Lord Protector, who accompanied Taizu to conquer the world. , who is now the old Protector of the Country.
The old Duke Huguo accompanied his father to conquer the country. Taizu granted marriage to Princess Sheng'an to the Duke Huguo's palace.
Although the eldest princess of Sheng'an has her own princess palace, it has been vacant all her life. She has been living in the palace with the old protector, and the couple is harmonious.
The old Protector and the eldest princess of Sheng'an had three sons and one daughter. All three sons died in the battle, and one daughter married away to Nanling. Now there are only three daughters-in-law left in the house, as well as the four grandsons and five children left by the three sons. A granddaughter. Zhou Gu was the youngest, so the whole family doted on him.
The old Lord Protector finished his instructions and returned to the inner courtyard.
Princess Sheng'an saw him coming back and asked, "I heard that someone from Jiangning was sent here? Brother Gu is going to Jiangning immediately?"
The old Protector nodded, sat down and said: "There is still one month left, and the little girl will be old enough. The eldest lady of the Su family sent a letter to me asking what the agreement is? To put it mildly, the Su family will be happy to break the contract. "
The eldest princess of Sheng'an was stunned, "Is the Su family happy that our Duke Protector's Office breaks the contract?"
"That's what I mean." The old Protector commented, "The eldest lady of the Su family is very open-minded. She doesn't feel inferior to others because she clings to the Duke Protector's palace, and she doesn't flatter anyone. When the child chose the Su family to live in, she didn't Wrong choice. At least this lady, although she has never met anyone, reads between the lines and is sensible."
The eldest princess of Sheng'an sighed, "Eight years ago, the child passed away. We got the news. I wanted to bring him to the capital so that I could develop a relationship with Brother Gu, but you said you were afraid that the little girl would come to the capital to live in the country and protect the country. The government thinks that being under someone else's care will develop a sensitive mind, so it's better to stay in Jiangning. But it's good now. Brother Gu is not happy with it. Don't become a grudge. They will grow up together all their lives, but they will not be harmonious. Isn't it a crime? "
"Does that really ruin this engagement?" the old Protector asked.
"Brother Gu, are you saying that you would rather leave home than fulfill your engagement?" Princess Sheng'an asked.
"That's not true, he just looked unhappy." The old Protector shook his head, "I asked him to go to Jiangning in person to attend the little girl's haircut ceremony. Although I told him categorically that he could not regret the marriage, after he went there, if he saw The man, I feel very disliked, is still not willing to marry, and if the little girl also has no intention of marrying, then that’s it.”
Princess Sheng'an thought for a moment, "That's fine."
She comforted the old Protector, "You don't need to worry. That little girl hasn't grown up in front of us, and we don't know what her temperament will be like. If Brother Gu is not willing to marry someone after meeting him, there is no need to force him." , just let the eldest daughter-in-law recognize the little girl as her adopted daughter, and then choose a new marriage for her. It is better for two people to live in harmony for the rest of their lives. "
The old Protector agreed, "If we can't be husband and wife, we can just be brother and sister. After all, we have to take care of it."
"That's right. With this arrangement, the child's soul in heaven will not blame us." Princess Sheng'an said, becoming sad, "It's a pity that child, such a good child, died of illness at a young age Jiang Ning fate."
She was angry and resentful, "It's all the ambition of Liangzi, the great Wei Dynasty."
"Hey, it's useless to talk more. Let's talk about it after Zhou Gu goes to Jiangning and meets the person!" The old protector still hopes that this marriage will come true. "Back then, she sacrificed her life for righteousness and saved Daliang with her own strength. He also saved me from dying on the battlefield, which is a great righteousness for the country, and it is a kindness to me to protect the country. If that little girl marries in, I must not treat her only flesh and blood badly."
Princess Sheng'an nodded, "Of course, although Brother Gu is a bit wild, he is kind-hearted and sensible. If you tell him what happened back then, he might..."
The old Protector waved his hand to stop her, "The fewer people know about what happened back then, the better. That boy Zhou Gu is still too young and unstable now, so there is no benefit in letting him know about what happened back then. As far as I know, Jiang Ning They are also hiding it from the little girl over there, waiting for her to grow up. Even if those old things are known one day, it is not now. It is better to have more things than less things. Marry the person first and then talk about it. "
Princess Sheng'an thought about it and gave up.
After the old couple reached an agreement in private, they sent someone to call the eldest daughter-in-law, Madam Guogong, and told her about Zhou Gu's upcoming trip to Jiangning, Zhou Gu's attitude, and their plans.
The eldest princess of Sheng'an worships Buddha all the year round. The Duke's wife is in charge of all affairs of the Duke Protector's Palace. She is a decisive and clear person. After hearing the plans of the two elders, she nodded, "What the father-in-law and mother said is that the daughter-in-law has no objection, that's all." Let’s decide!”
She smiled again and said, "You two elders don't need to worry. Her child will definitely be right. Brother Gu is out of tune. I'm worried about wronging the girl."
The eldest princess of Sheng'an also smiled, "Have you ever said that about your own children? Brother Gu is still young. If he grows two years older, he will be more stable."
"His nature is like this. I wonder when he will be stable? He has been studying with the prince in the East Palace for several years, but he has not made any progress." The Duke's wife smiled and shook her head. "Look at His Highness the prince. He has been stable since he was a child. He is worthy of being a prince."
"The crown prince has a heavy responsibility. Brother Gu has no heavy burden on his shoulders, so he can't be compared. I don't think there is anything wrong with his temperament." Princess Sheng'an said: "Take that Qin Luan for example. After beating him, didn't he make a fuss about life and death? This is already very good. He has made progress in the past few years in the East Palace. "
The Duke's wife was puzzled when she mentioned this, "My daughter-in-law is also puzzled. I never heard that he likes that little girl from the Qin family. Why did he go and rob her?"
After she finished speaking, she added: "I just heard someone say that he left the palace and went to the East Palace. Today, Qin Luan was trained by the Queen and sent to the East Palace. Could it be that he got the news and went to see that Qin Luan?" Luan, right?"
"Nonsense!" The old Protector didn't know that Zhou Gu had left the palace.
When the eldest princess Sheng'an saw that the old protector was angry, she immediately said: "I don't think he is going to see that Qin Luan. He is still sensible. Maybe he wants to leave the capital and inform the prince."
The Duke's wife thought it was possible, "I have sent someone to follow him to the East Palace. Don't worry, Father, I will not let him mess around again."
The old Protector lost some of his anger and said, "This bastard has made people worry-free ever since he was a kid."
Zhou Gu naturally didn't know that his grandparents, grandparents, and mother had good plans for his marriage. After he rode to the East Palace on horseback, he happened to catch up with the palace people to send Qin Luan into the East Palace.
Zhou Gu himself was shocked, wondering what kind of bad luck he had, how could he get it by such a coincidence? I didn't come early, I didn't come late, but I came to the East Palace at this time, but I encountered this thing.
He wanted to turn around and leave, but the palace steward stopped him and said, "Hello, Young Master Zhou!"
Zhou Gu held the horse's reins, stiffened his body, and said with a sullen face, "I'm here to see His Highness the Crown Prince. I wonder if His Highness is here?"
The implication is, don’t misunderstand me, I’m not here for Qin Luan, I’m here to see the prince because I have something to do.
The steward of the palace smiled and said, "His Royal Highness is said to be here. Young Master, please invite me first."
Zhou Gu had been studying with him in the East Palace for several years. It was not until the prince took on important court affairs this year that he no longer needed to accompany him and could only wait for Jin Qiu to end. Therefore, when he comes to the East Palace, he never needs to be informed. He only needs to show his badge, and the people in the East Palace will let him in.
So Zhou Gu got off his horse and strode into the East Palace without squinting his eyes.
Qin Luan kept his head lowered and stood in an orderly manner without looking around. He had learned Gong Yi very well.
The steward in the palace was quite satisfied with Qin Luan's performance. After Zhou Gu left for a while, the steward of the East Palace came to greet him and took Qin Luan into the East Palace.
