A family of three travels through time together, and the golden finger is turned on

Wearing a bright red top scholar robe, riding on a tall horse, looking at the people on both sides of the street, I also experienced the feeling of riding a horse at full speed in the spring breeze, and seeing the splendor of flowers in Chang'an in one day.

"Gu Can, don't be so complacent." After the Qionglin Banquet, the prince passed by Gu Can and snorted coldly.

"Is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asking Lord Gu for the top scholar position again?" Zhang Shu and Lin Jinshi hurried over upon seeing this scene.

"I was wondering where you got the confidence from, but you have a good trick." The prince saw the two men standing in front of Gu Can and a plan came to his mind. The best blow to a woman is her reputation.

"People with a bad heart see everything as dirty. Perhaps by tomorrow, my affair with them will be known throughout the streets. Your Highness, I seek justice for the people of the world, and even more so for myself. Yesterday's events are still vivid in my mind. I can strike the drum of public hearing once, and I will strike it a second time. I come from a merchant family, and I was born to trample on reputation. How about you?"

Gu Can took a step forward. The prince saw the murderous intent rising in his eyes and staggered in fear.

"I am the Emperor's chosen number one scholar. In front of all the civil and military officials and the people of the city, you have entrusted me with such an important task. Your Highness, whose reputation is being damaged? Your Highness, whose face is being lost? I heard that Miss Xiangzhi fell ill after returning home yesterday. I am truly flattered that you still have time to attend the Qionglin Banquet."

"presumptuous."

"I have indeed been insolent. Now I shall take my leave." After bowing, Gu Can turned and left.

Zhang Shu and Lin Jinshi looked at each other and bowed to take their leave.

"Your Highness, please accept it." The prince's men stepped forward with fierce eyes and made a gesture of wiping their necks.

"Didn't you listen to what she said? Yesterday's events are still fresh in my mind. You're touching her and the Gu family at this time. Are you disrespecting me? It's too late for the crown prince to be abolished, right?"

"Your Highness just now."

"I must redeem myself from her after I've lost face. After all, I'm the Crown Prince, and my attitude is enough to make her suffer. She'll certainly beg me for mercy in the future. She's talented, beautiful, and wealthy, and she's valued by our father. Her value is no less than Gu Xiangzhi's."

"Your Highness has a far-sighted vision."

"Let's go to the Prime Minister's Mansion. That old man values ​​his reputation the most. What happened yesterday must have left him with a grudge."

After the prince had walked away, Gu Can glanced back. Sure enough, a child of the royal family couldn't be so foolish. He was ambitious yet flexible. How could such a person be so deeply in love with Gu Xiangzhi that he would disband his harem? Was it because this was just a fragment that it was so strange?

"Gu." Lin Jinshi wanted to step forward, but he took a step back because he was concerned about what Prince Gang said.

"You and I have been classmates for three years, and now we serve in the same court. If you are so deliberate, it will make you look guilty. Just do as usual." Gu Can naturally understood his concerns.

"That's right. The emperor has entrusted you with an important task. We will have to rely on you for promotion in the future." Zhang Shu walked forward with a smile.

"Actually, we don't have a very deep friendship." Gu Can looked at him and suddenly took a step back.

"······It's very hurtful for you to say that."

"You have to go to court tomorrow, so go back early." Lin Jinshi suddenly smiled when he saw Zhang Shu's aggrieved look. He really envied his friend for always being so generous and open.

"I don't think I'll have a good time in the near future. Once I've sorted out those things, I'll treat you two to tea."

"Just let us know if you need anything. After all, our two families can't let you take advantage of us, especially since Xiao Jin is here. They won't dare to do anything too reckless." Zhang Shu said

"Now that the emperor values ​​you, they dare not do anything to you for the time being. As long as you make achievements soon, the emperor will naturally protect you. We are both in the Hanlin Academy. This is my Lin family's heirloom jade pendant."

"That's not necessary. I won't hesitate to help you if I need anything. Although I look a bit dull, I'm not as unsympathetic as you think. I know what I'm doing, don't worry."

"Okay." Seeing that Gu Can insisted, Zhang Shu and Lin Jinshi naturally would not force him.

The next day was a grand court meeting. After it ended, Gu Can went to the Ministry of Works to take up his post.

"Your humble servant greets Master Zhang."

"It's Xiao Gu who's here. No need to be so polite. This is the head, Wu Wen. Since you've just arrived, let him take you to familiarize yourself with the Ministry of Industry."

"Thank you, Chief Wu. I will withdraw now."

"Okay, okay, go ahead. If you have any questions, just ask Xiao Wu."

"Yes."

"Minister Gu, this is your seat. Please familiarize yourself with it first. Do you have any instructions?" Wu Wen brought Gu Can to her office.

The office was quite large, but it looked abandoned for a long time, with a lot of old junk piled inside and cobwebs in the corners. This show of power was too childish.

"Okay, Chief Wu, please sort out the water conservancy files from the past few years. Don't worry, just give them to me within three days. Also, could you tell me where to get the carpentry tools?"

"Okay, Minister Gu. I'll bring the tools to you in a moment."

"Thank you."

"Your Excellency is very kind."

Looking at the 130-square-meter office, Gu Can felt truly delighted. Zhang Shangshu was truly a kind man. There was even a 200-square-meter weedy yard outside. It was clear they were planning to banish her to the cold courtyard, which was exactly what she wanted.

Who else except the emperor could have such a large office area in the palace?

It just so happened that she needed a place to do her research.

Manager Wu quickly delivered the tools that Gu Can wanted.

"Do you need my help?" Master Wu asked again.

"That's alright. I'll find you when I need you. Go and do your thing."

After seeing off Wu, Gu Can closed the courtyard door, took out two puppets, and moved all the clutter in the room out, cleaning it inside and out. Among these clutter, there were many things that were very useful. Gu Can did not hesitate.

Gu Can would report to court every day and then tinker in the small courtyard. Occasionally, servants from the Gu Mansion would come carrying boxes to deliver something.

A month passed in a flash, and Gu Can hadn't made any progress. The Minister of State had to file a complaint with the Emperor.

"Gu Can, is it true?" the emperor asked directly.

"Your Majesty, I have a memorial to make." Gu Can pulled it out of his sleeve. A young eunuch came over and presented it to the emperor. After reading it, the emperor was overjoyed.

"Are you serious about what you said?" the emperor asked happily.

"It's in the Ministry of Works courtyard. The Emperor can send someone to check it out at any time."

"Oh, in that case, everyone, please follow me and see what kind of gift our Minister Gu has prepared." Since the emperor said so, the civil and military officials naturally had no choice but to follow.

When Gu Can opened the door to the courtyard, the smooth cement floor caught everyone's eye. When they walked in and saw the transparent glass on the window, they couldn't help but gasp.

"Is this transparent glass? It's actually used to install windows. Minister Gu is too extravagant." Wan Huan, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is the prince's man.

"This is not colored glaze, it's glass. Can you guess, gentlemen, how much does a piece of glass like this cost?" Gu Can was not annoyed.

"Glass? I think it's a kind of colored glaze. This quality would cost at least a hundred taels of silver."

"The Qi royal family loves colored glass products, and their manufacturing technology has always been top-notch. Our Great Zhou has only been established for fifty years, and most of our colored glass is purchased from other countries. Colored glass is fragile, and a piece this large would cost at least five hundred taels."

"Hahahaha, my dear, just tell them how much this glass costs." The emperor was very satisfied after seeing it, and he was in an even better mood after hearing these people's speculations.

Apart from anything else, the royal family of Qi State loved colored glass very much, and everyone in Qi State followed suit. However, they had never had such transparent colored glass, let alone one that was so luxurious as to be able to use it as windows.

This technology alone can fill the national treasury.

"This piece of glass costs five hundred coins."

"What? How is this possible? Five hundred coins for such a big piece, and it's transparent. How is it possible for it to be this hard and translucent?" The Minister of Works immediately rushed forward and examined it carefully.