My name is Chang An, your name is Gu Li

Gu Li got up earlier than Chang An today, but maybe it was because she had been pregnant for a long time, she still felt a little tired from time to time, so she wanted to close her eyes and sleep a little longer again.

She closed her eyes, and after carefully feeling the warm and familiar embrace, she died again. When she woke up again, the person holding her behind her was gone. She tilted her head slightly, and Chang An was sitting at the low table at this time. As if sensing Gu Li's movements, Chang An also stood up and walked to the bedside.

"Is Madam Gu awake?"

"Hmm..." Gu Li looked at Chang An aggrievedly and said, "Why didn't Chang Lang call me..."

"I feel so bad," Chang An helped Gu Li up, kissed her hard on the cheek, and then said, "Mother Gu is so tired every day, how can I bear to let her not have a good rest."

"Hmm..." Gu Li pouted and asked, "What time is it now?"

"It's past mid-morning." Chang An replied.

"Ah, I slept for so long." Gu Li was a little surprised at this time. He just lifted the quilt and got up, but coughed twice again.

"Cough cough..."

Chang An smiled and tapped her nose, saying, "Mother Gu's lung disease has improved, but it is not completely cured. The weather is cold now, and Mother Gu has lived for a long time, so her body is at its most vulnerable."

"Without me or the servants in the house, Gu Niang must make sure she is warm. Do you understand?"

Gu Li nodded, and then obediently pulled the quilt over to cover herself. After Chang An rewarded her again, he got up to get clothes. After helping Gu Li get dressed warmly, Chang An said, "The warm water I just brought, go wash up, Gu Niang."

"Okay." Gu Li sat in front of the bed and washed himself, while Chang An sat at the low table and discussed today's arrangements with Huaiqin.

"Is there any restaurant or stage open today? If there are any new plays, go and ask around. It would be best if you could reserve a seat or something." Chang An instructed.

But before Huaiqin could answer, Zhen'er's voice came: "Sir, Sanniang, Prime Minister Zhang and Prime Minister Yuan are here."

Chang An was stunned for a moment, then said, "Then forget about going out. I'm afraid I can't go out today."

"Yes, son."

"Mrs. Gu will be done washing up soon, so go and invite the two prime ministers in first."

Huaiqin agreed and turned around and walked out the door.

After Gu Li washed her face, Zhen'er handed the medicine to her and walked out with the basin. While Gu Li was drinking the medicine, Yuan Qianyao and Zhang Shuo also came in carrying things.

"Mr. Chang, Ms. Gu, long time no see." Yuan Qianyao walked up to them with a smile and said.

"Marquis Dingkang, Madam Marquis, how are you?" Zhang Shuo was not that familiar with Yuan Qianyao, and he came here purely because he was dragged here by Yuan Qianyao.

"Master Yuan, Prime Minister Zhang." The couple nodded slightly to each other, and then Gu Li, as the mistress of the family, said, "I am unable to personally entertain the two prime ministers due to my limited mobility. Please forgive me."

"It's okay, it's okay. Young Master Chang and I are friends regardless of age difference. There's no need to be so polite between friends." Yuan Qianyao was not polite. He sat down directly and put the basket in his hand on the table.

On the other hand, Zhang Shuo was a little polite, and said to Gu Li politely: "Thank you, Madam Hou."

After the pleasantries, Zhang Shuo sat down and said, "This is the gift I brought. It is some porcelain that I personally selected. I hope Madam Hou will not dislike it."

As he spoke, Zhang Shuo opened the basket, which was filled with some beautiful porcelain bowls and small porcelain bottles. Chang An raised his eyebrows - Zhang Shuo was famous for his love of porcelain utensils, and he gave these things to himself as gifts to make friends, which showed how much he valued this matter.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Zhang."

Yuan Qianyao saw Zhang's gift and said, "Oh, isn't this the latest batch of porcelain from the Xing kiln? Prime Minister Zhang is really willing to spend money on it."

Zhang Shuo shook his head and said, "I don't know the specific preferences of Marquis Dingkang and his wife, so I didn't dare to buy rashly, so I chose these utensils as gifts."

Chang An had already helped Gu Li sit down at the low table, and then said, "Here we are, guests. This is a proper etiquette. Prime Minister Zhang is an upright man. If we all dislike him, it would be a loss of face."

"Young friend Chang, you are really good at talking." Yuan Qianyao nodded at Chang An with a smile, then pushed his basket in front of Chang An and said, "My eldest daughter-in-law gave birth to a son a while ago. These are the clothes for the child that my second daughter-in-law personally sewed. I asked for two sets for your family."

"My second daughter-in-law's cooking skills are excellent. Would you like to take a look, young friend Chang?"

Chang An smiled and nodded, then picked up a set of clothes and handed it to Gu Li for her to see. He looked in the basket again and raised his eyebrows - two sets, really two sets, is he going to torment his daughter-in-law like this?

"Master Yuan, these are really two items?" Chang An asked with some surprise.

"Yes, two. If I say two, it means two." Yuan Qianyao said with a smile. After that, he leaned close to Chang An's ear and said, "Mrs. Gu's belly is so big, it's possible that there are two."

"And you have prepared two sets of equipment at home, so I'm sure you have made up your mind."

Chang An was stunned for a moment, then he and Yuan Qianyao looked at each other and laughed. After Chang An finished laughing, he asked, "Why did Master Yuan and Prime Minister Zhang come here today?"

"It's the winter solstice, and I have nothing to do, so I wanted to chat with you two. Besides, everyone at home is busy taking care of my grandson, so it's not appropriate for me to get involved." Yuan Qianyao said.

Zhang Shuo said, "I have something I want to ask Marquis Dingkang, and I came to pay my respects to him."

"I wonder what Prime Minister Zhang would like to ask you?" Chang An asked.

"Regarding the strategies for governing the country and maintaining peace, Marquis Dingkang has made several suggestions for the well-being of the Tang Dynasty. I would also like to ask for your advice." When Zhang Shuo said this, he leaned over and bowed towards Chang An, very respectfully.

Chang An was so frightened that he quickly reached out to help him, and then said, "Prime Minister Zhang, you must not do that."

"It doesn't matter who comes to give advice on governing the country and maintaining peace. It's all for the Tang Dynasty. Prime Minister Zhang, you have your abilities, and I have mine. We each have our strengths and weaknesses, but we can all contribute to the Tang Dynasty. Why bother asking for advice?"

"this......"

Chang An said, "Today is a day off, Prime Minister Zhang should have a good rest, and we won't talk about official business."

"Alright, alright, Prime Minister Zhang." Yuan Qianyao also came out to smooth things over, saying, "Madam Gu is still here, so let's not talk about this serious business."

"Okay." Zhang Shuo nodded in agreement, and then said, "Next time if I have time, I will definitely come and ask for your advice."

Chang An nodded, agreeing, and then said: "Since the two of you are here today, why don't you stay and have lunch together? There is a new addition to the Yuan family, so I will be the host."

"Or hot pot?" Yuan Qianyao asked at this time.

"And there are dumplings. If Master Yuan doesn't want to eat them, I won't force him." Chang An was used to Yuan Qianyao, who was very cautious in public but a naughty boy in private.

"I ate it, of course I ate it. I trust the cooking skills of the cook in Young Master Chang's family." Yuan Qianyao quickly gave in and laughed while stroking his beard.

Boys' friendship comes so fast and is so pure...

......

Yuan Qianyao and Zhang Shuo stayed at home to chat for a day. The next day, they both had to get up early to settle things at home - because today was the winter solstice. According to what Li Longji said, at lunch today, Eunuch Cheng would take him to Xingqing Palace.

Gu Li was sitting in front of the dressing table, touching her big belly, and asked, "Chang Lang, should I go too?"

"what happened?"

"I...I may not be able to go." Gu Li said hesitantly.

"What happened?" Chang An felt something was not right when he heard it, so he walked straight to Gu Li and asked with concern.

Gu Li lifted her skirt and showed her ankles to Chang An, who then asked, "Is the swelling in your feet getting worse?"

Chang An quickly figured out what happened, and Gu Li nodded, then pulled up her sleeves again, and her originally slender wrists became swollen. Chang An immediately felt distressed and reached out to rub her.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mother Gu. I have wronged you for the past seven or eight months." Chang An's eyes were full of heartache, and he had already started thinking about how to reject Eunuch Cheng.

But Gu Li comforted him, "It's okay, Chang Lang. It just got more swollen. It's not a big deal. I didn't go because I was afraid that others would see me and say something bad about Chang Lang."

Chang An sighed and said, "Why don't I not go either? I'll stay at home and take care of Mother Gu, okay?"

"No!" Gu Li shook his head and refused. "It was His Majesty who personally invited Chang Lang, and Chang Lang also agreed at the time. How could he not go?"

"But......"

"Don't worry, I'm at home and not going anywhere. Sister Qi and Sister Qi are at home. I'm safe. Chang Lang doesn't have to worry." Gu Li said as he smiled and kissed Chang An on the face.

"My Chang Lang is the future great official. If he goes today, he will probably be the centerpiece of the banquet. If I, a pregnant woman, go, it will be embarrassing for Chang Lang. Since I have edema, I won't go."

But Chang An still wanted to refuse, and said, "But I'm afraid that Gu Niang will be bored and lonely at home alone."

"Of course you'll feel lonely, but didn't I also go through this when Chang Lang went to the Imperial College before? This time won't make a difference." Gu Li consoled with a smile. Every time this time came, Chang An was like a clingy child, unwilling to leave at all.

"If Chang Lang is really worried, just get up early and go home early, don't talk nonsense."

"Okay, then I'll go early and come back early."