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Chapter 664: Class at the Sheng Family

Because the Duke Zhongqin's family came to propose marriage, the Sheng Mansion was decorated very lively.

By the time the Sheng family's carriage returned to the Sheng Mansion, the banquet was ready.

After Gu Tingye took a few bites of food at the banquet, he no longer had the heart to watch the two families flatter each other.

So he quietly left the banquet, and when he walked to a garden, he heard the lively sounds inside.

After Gu Tingye entered, he saw a group of people playing the game of pitching pots. This really touched Gu Tingye's heart, so he walked over without any hesitation.

What happened afterwards was basically the same as the plot.

Sheng Changfeng was so angry about losing that he almost lost all of Sheng Hualan's betrothal gifts. Later, Sheng Minglan stepped forward to resolve the problem.

However, this also made Gu Tingye and Sheng Changbai familiar with each other.

After Gu Tingye went to Yangzhou, the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion was not idle either.

Because Gu Tingyu was famous as a doctor, many people came to him for treatment, and his fame also spread to the palace.

That day, after the emperor left the court, he came to Queen Shen's palace.

The current emperor has no children. It’s not that he has never had any children, but they all died young. The more important issue in the court now is to appoint an heir.

The emperor was also very troubled, so he came here to hide away some peace and quiet after leaving court.

"Your Majesty, you are here."

"Well, I'll stay with you for a while. There's nothing else to do in court right now. Every day I'm talking about appointing an heir. It's really giving me a headache."

When Empress Shen heard the emperor talking about this, she thought of what her personal maid had told her about Gu Tingyu in the morning. She hesitated for a moment and still didn't say anything.

The emperor noticed something strange about Queen Shen.

"Queen, do you have anything to say to me?"

"Your Majesty, I heard that the eldest son of Ningyuan Marquis's mansion is a very good doctor. What do you think..."

As soon as the emperor heard what Queen Shen said, he knew what she meant. He was not unaware of this news.

In fact, his subordinates had already told him this when Gu Tingyu's health was gradually recovering.

He had also thought about letting Gu Tingyu try and have a child of his own. After all, it would be better to pass the throne to an outsider than to his own son.

But after thinking about it, he gave up.

The reason is that he is already old. If he really has his own child, when he dies, his son will still be young and will not be able to sit firmly on the throne.

"Empress, I have known about this for a long time. Do you know why I have never mentioned it?"

"Your Majesty knew it a long time ago? Then why..."

"Alas, I am already old, and my health has been getting worse in the past two years."

When Empress Shen heard what the emperor said, she also fell silent.

She knew this truth. How could she not know anything when she could sit firmly in the position of queen in the harem?

She knew that what the emperor said was right. Even if they really had a child and it grew up healthy, the outcome might not be good if the emperor could not wait until that time.

Both of them fell silent for a moment.

In the afternoon, the emperor returned to the imperial study and began to busy himself with state affairs.

But today, I find it difficult to concentrate on things that I can usually do.

"Hey."

"Your Majesty, is there anything troubling you?"

"What do you think? Should I ask the boy from Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion to come over and take a look?"

The father-in-law beside him didn't expect that the official was talking about this matter, and his heart tightened.

Although he has followed the butler for more than ten years, this is a matter related to the succession of the throne, so how could he dare not speak easily?

"Your Majesty, all of this requires the dictatorship of your Majesty. I don't quite understand this matter."

"You, I'm just chatting with you, why are you so nervous?"

The government also knew that such things were not something he dared to say lightly, and it did not blame him.

After hesitating for a long time, the emperor still hadn't made up his mind. After thinking for a while, he put the matter behind him and began to concentrate on handling state affairs.

 …

Two months passed quickly.

The Sheng family has already moved to Bian Jing. Gu Tingye told Gu Tingyu about this when he came back.

At this time, Gu Tingyu also knew that the plot was basically about to begin. Thinking about the imperial examination in a while, although he was confident, he still wanted to go to Sheng Mansion for tutoring.

During dinner, Gu Tingyu took the initiative to raise this question.

"Father, Tingye and I both want to take the imperial examination, but we both have no experience. Now that we are studying at home, we are somewhat limited."

"Well, you are right. What do you think? I will find a husband for you."

When Gu Yankai heard what Gu Tingyu said, he touched his beard and felt the same way.

The current situation is that the government and the literati jointly rule the country, and the noble class is in a suppressed position.

If one can enter the court through imperial examination, it is better to take the imperial examination.

"Father, I heard that the teacher hired by the Sheng family in Jiying Lane, Mr. Zhuang Xuejiu, is quite knowledgeable."

"Sheng family?"

Gu Yankai had never heard of the Sheng family, so he was a little confused for a moment.

"Father, it seems that the Sheng family that I followed Lord Zhongqin to propose marriage to has now been transferred to Bianjing."

"Oh, so that's it. Now I know."

When Gu Yankai heard what Gu Tingye said, he also realized that since he was just a small official, it would be easy for him to handle this matter.

After court the next day, Gu Yankai came to the Sheng family in Jiying Lane.

When Sheng Hong and Madam Wang heard that Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion was coming to visit, they all went to the main gate to greet them respectfully.

"Marquis Ningyuan has come to my house. I wonder why?"

After arriving at the main hall, Sheng Hong asked carefully.

He was just a minor official who had just arrived in Beijing. The sudden arrival of Ningyuan Hou really made him a little frightened.

After Gu Yankai explained the purpose of his visit, Sheng Hong finally felt relieved.

"My Lord, I am honored that your son can study in the Sheng family private school, but..."

"Oh, what's your concern?"

Gu Yankai looked at Sheng Hong's expression. He certainly didn't seem to want to reject him. He seemed to be in real trouble.

"My Lord, I'm telling you the truth. Zhuang Xuejiao came to my private school because of a favor. He has a strange temper, so I can't force him."

"Then please help me, Lord Sheng, to say a few good words. My sons Tingyu and Tingye have both passed the imperial examinations, and we hope that they can try their skills in the next imperial examination."

When Sheng Hong heard Gu Yankai say that both of them were juren, he was actually a little surprised and felt more confident.

After all, if that's the case, you can definitely come here.

By then, his private school would become really famous, which would also be of great benefit to him since he had just arrived in Beijing.

"If that's the case, Sheng will agree to it, and Zhuang Xueji should also agree."

"Okay, let's make it a deal. They will come over for class tomorrow."

After settling the matter, Gu Yankai did not stay long and left the Sheng family with Sheng Hong's respectful farewell.