Do You Know?: Rule the World.

Chapter 43 Something is wrong

After leaving Shou'an Hall.

Wang Ruofu was puzzled and couldn't understand why the emperor wanted to let Sheng Hong be the only one to enjoy the imperial meals in the palace.

"Do you think the official is going to be promoted again?"

Madam Liu smiled and said, "Madam, why bother overthinking it? Regardless of whether it's a promotion or not, it's a great blessing for the master to be valued by the government."

"Something's wrong, this is very wrong."

"Raise your children well and maintain a clean family tradition. How can officials and officials gossip about family matters like this?"

"Hua'er is already married, Ru'er and Ming'er are still young, and they haven't even left the house many times since coming to the capital. Although Changbai is a good student, he only has the title of scholar..."

Wang Ruofu directly excluded the people from Linqi Pavilion. She was seen twisting her handkerchief, her brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and she kept thinking in her mind.

"Could it be related to our future son-in-law?" As soon as he said this, he shook his head again, "It's true that being the third place winner is glorious, but there's still the first place winner before him."

Madam Liu said softly, "Don't waste your brains, Madam. Even the old lady can't explain it clearly. I'm afraid we won't be able to guess the emperor's intention even if we rack our brains."

"That's true." Wang Ruofu sighed softly and turned to look in the direction of Linqi Pavilion. "Since moving to the capital, the master has been much more indifferent to that vixen."

"The capital is full of people with many different opinions. My Lord is now favored by the Emperor, so he must be more cautious in his words and actions. It will be difficult for Miss Lin to use her shameful tactics in the past here."

When Mother Liu said this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in the eyes of the master and servant.

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After paying homage to his biological mother, Bai, Gu Tingye began to prepare to go to Bai Ludong Academy to study.

For the future of the Gu family and Gu Tingye, Gu Yankai personally wrote a letter, recommending him to several great scholars in the academy in sincere words.

Out of respect for Lord Gu, the great scholars naturally treated Gu Tingye differently and replied to the post early, inviting him to enroll in the academy as soon as possible.

Early this morning, the sky was slightly bright and a thin mist had not yet dissipated over the Bian River. As a close friend, Zhao Han naturally came to see him off.

Soon, the carriage from Ningyuan Marquis Mansion slowly drove over and stopped in front of the pier.

Gu Tingye got off the carriage first. Seeing Zhao Han already waiting there, he quickly walked over and said, "Brother Zhao, you're here early. Are you afraid that I might sneak away?"

Zhao Han smiled and said, "If you leave without saying goodbye, I will definitely chase you to the academy and settle this account with you."

"I'm afraid Brother Zhao doesn't have the time!"

"After you are appointed as an official in a few days, the affairs of the Hanlin Academy will surely keep you busy and overwhelmed."

As a place for the imperial court to store talents, the Hanlin Academy's work content is both noble and important, but also tedious and trivial.

Especially for officials who have just joined the Hanlin Academy, they need to undertake a lot of editing work, and it is common for them to become ill due to exhaustion.

"I'm here to see you off today, so don't mention these annoying things." Zhao Han smiled and waved his hand.

He remembered that when Zhang Juzheng was serving as an editor in the Hanlin Academy, he once wrote a letter to a friend complaining that he had to be at his desk all day in the Hanlin Academy, like a clerk.

Gu Tingye nodded with a smile on his face.

Not long after, Gu Yankai also got off the carriage, followed by Xiao Qinshi and his youngest son Gu Tingwei.

Gu Tingye took the initiative to introduce: "Father, this is my good friend Zhao Han, whom I often mentioned to you. He is also the third place winner in this year's imperial examination."

Zhao Han immediately followed the etiquette and bowed, saying, "I am Zhao Han, the younger generation, and I pay my respects to Lord Gu and Madam Qin."

Gu Yan stroked his beard and looked at the young man in front of him. Seeing that the young man had proper manners and extraordinary bearing, he could not help but nod.

"No wonder Zhong Huai always praises you in front of me. Seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved."

"It's a blessing for this brat to have a good friend like you."

Little Qin on the side had a gentle smile and curved eyebrows.

"No need for such formalities, Zhao Tanhua. Erlang is straightforward and doesn't have many friends in the capital who he can talk to." "Fortunately, he has now met a proper scholar like you, Zhao Tanhua. I'm sure that will help him settle down and study hard at Bailudong Academy."

Zhao Han bowed and said, "Zhong Huai is a man of generosity and righteousness. I have benefited greatly from his friendship."

Xiao Qinshi kept smiling and raised her hand to gently stroke her temples.

"Zhao Tanhua is really good at talking. If Erlang can learn even a little bit of your steadiness, then his father and I can rest assured."

Gu Tingye only glanced at Xiao Qinshi out of the corner of his eye and said, "Mother is right. If it weren't for Brother Zhao, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to concentrate on my studies so quickly."

"I will definitely learn from Brother Zhao in every way from now on and bring honor to the Marquisate."

Before Xiao Qin could speak, Gu Yankai's eyes were filled with satisfaction, and he said loudly, "Okay!"

"When you go to Bailu Cave, you must pass the imperial examination and come back!"

"Don't worry, father!" Gu Tingye bowed respectfully.

At this moment, a young servant in gray cloth clothes ran over from not far away.

"Second brother, I finally found you. I only ask that you cancel this account book before you leave so that I can report back." The servant stood in front of Gu Tingye, holding the account book and looking earnestly in the eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Yankai's face suddenly fell.

Gu Tingye glanced at the account book and said calmly, "Qianchunlou? I've never been to Qianchunlou since I came back from Yangzhou, so how could I have bought something on credit?"

"It is written in black and white on this paper that it is signed by the second son of the Gu family, the Marquis of Ningyuan, and it also has your seal."

"My seal?" Gu Tingye snorted coldly and ordered Shitou to bring paper and pen.

After dipping his finger into some thick ink on the tip of the pen, he pressed it hard on the paper.

"Take it and compare it carefully to see if it is mine."

The servant took the rice paper and compared it with the account book. He found some discrepancies and said hurriedly, "Second brother, you drank too much wine that day, so there must be some discrepancies with the current account book."

"It's only one hundred and twenty taels of silver in total. Please don't make it difficult for me."

"If I don't get the money, I'm afraid my boss will break my legs when I go back!"

The servant looked pleading and almost cried.

Gu Yankai's expression became increasingly ugly.

Xiao Qin frowned slightly and said softly, "My Lord, please calm down. There are many people here, so please don't blame Erlang in public. Anyway, I will pay this little money for him."

Then she put on a motherly look and looked at Gu Tingye, "But Erlang, you can't buy on credit next time. If it gets out, it will inevitably bring shame to the family."

"Your father has been praising you for being sensible these days. Don't let him down again."

These words seem to be full of care, but in fact every word is hurtful.

It not only confirmed the fact that Gu Tingye bought things on credit, but also implied that he would not change his bad habits and would only disappoint Gu Yankai's expectations.

How could Gu Tingye not hear the hidden meaning in Xiao Qinshi's words? He raised his eyebrows and said, "Mother, please don't put the blame on me."

"When the people from the fourth and fifth rooms go out for drinks, all of them are charged to my account."

"Anyway, I didn't owe Qianchunlou money on credit!"

Gu Tingwei stood aside and said cautiously, "I also don't think Second Brother bought it on credit. The money I used to drink recently was all given by Second Brother. Why would he buy on credit in a small Qianchunlou?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qin took advantage of the situation and gave Gu Tingwei a fierce look.

I can't understand how I could have given birth to such a clumsy son.

Seeing that Gu Tingye was so angry that he couldn't prove himself, Zhao Han said gently, "Since coming to Beijing, I have often had a drink and discussed papers with Zhong Huai. Let me see this account book."

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