I am a winner with Chinese poetry

He asked Yuan Shanzhang for these documents and newspapers not to show off his collection, but because he saw the great value they contained.

In this era, the transmission of information was not as convenient and fast as in modern society, so each newspaper carried a large amount of information. This information included the dynamics of various aspects such as politics, economy, and culture. In his opinion, the value of this information was more useful than those empty names.

After saying goodbye to Yuan Shanzhang, Gu Yunzhou headed straight back home. As soon as he entered the house, Qin Shi grabbed his sleeve with a worried look on her face: "Brother Yun, I ran into Master Gu when I was out today!"

A flash of coldness flashed across Gu Yunzhou's eyes, but it quickly faded. He supported Qin and walked towards the osmanthus tree in the yard, where tables and chairs were placed. After helping Qin sit steadily, Gu Yunzhou continued to ask, "Mother, where did you meet him? Did he say anything bad to you?"

"No, Young Master Gu didn't even see me. He was sitting in a carriage, seemingly heading out of the city. I only glanced at him hastily. Brother Yun, do you think he'll take revenge on you? After all, there's such a deep hatred between our two families, and Young Master Gu has an uncle who's a high-ranking official in the Imperial Capital!"

Qin seemed a little frightened and uneasy. She had finally lived a few days of peace, but suddenly seeing Gu Tianqiao immediately brought out the insecurity hidden deep in her heart.

"Mom, don't worry, it's okay. No matter where you are, you have to be reasonable, right? Besides, Gu Jin and his son brought this upon themselves. All evil deeds will be exposed when the heaven and earth examine their consciences. Gu Tianqiao dared to provoke and question him. I didn't need to do anything, and countless Confucian scholars would find trouble with him. The same goes for the Gu family's eldest branch. The higher the position, the more you cannot afford to make a mistake. We just need to be ourselves, not break the law, and do our duty. Don't worry too much, Mom!"

Gu Yunzhou comforted Qin with a relaxed expression. Looking at her son, she reflected on his appearance and realized there was no need to worry too much. After all, Yun Ge'er was a Confucian scholar, and she had heard a lot of praise for her son from outsiders in the past few days. Thinking of this, Qin felt relieved.

"Okay, mother thinks too much. Brother Yun, are you hungry? I saw that the carp was very fresh today, so I asked the kitchen to stew fish soup for you. Drink more later. I think you seem to have lost some weight recently!" Qin said distressedly, her eyes full of concern.

She felt a little relieved and stopped worrying about it. Instead, she took her son's hand and looked at him lovingly. However, in just a few months, Gu Yunzhou had grown a lot taller, but his body was still thin. Qin frowned and made up her mind to nourish her son well.

Meanwhile, Gu Tianqiao, who was being constantly talked about by the Qin family, was having a hard time. After his self-examination, he lost the opportunity to become a disciple of the great Confucian scholar of the Fang family due to his misconduct. This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Gu Tianqiao, who had always aspired to follow the Confucian path.

Furthermore, the Wen Palace was shattered, and he was reduced from a promising Confucian scholar to a useless person. This double blow plunged Gu Tianqiao into deep despair. He felt that his life was hopeless, and he spent his days in a daze, drowning his sorrows in alcohol.

For the first two days, he was completely devastated and even considered giving up his life. However, fate always seemed to like playing tricks on people. Just when he was at his most helpless, Mrs. Gu, Gu Tianxue, came all the way to find him and slapped him hard.

"Pa!" A crisp slap rang out, and Gu Tianqiao slowly raised his head. His face was expressionless, except for his dead eyes, which stared lifelessly at the person before him—Gu Tianxue. Her eyes flickered with anger and disappointment, and she felt deeply saddened by Gu Tianqiao's dejection.

"Brother, how can you be so depressed? Are you going to be defeated so easily?" Gu Tianxue's voice trembled slightly, as if he was trying hard to control his emotions.

"How long are you going to be decadent? Now, my father and younger brother have died tragically, and my grandmother has fallen ill in bed due to excessive grief. And what about our enemy? He has gained both fame and fortune, and enjoys endless praise. Are you really willing to go on like this?" Gu Tianxue's words were like a sharp sword, piercing deep into Gu Tianqiao's heart.

Gu Tianqiao's face turned pale, veins popping out on his forehead. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood dripping from his fingertips. However, he was completely unaware, Gu Tianxue's words echoing in his mind.

Yes, he hadn't yet avenged his blood feud, and that villain, Gu Yunzhou, was still alive and well. As long as Gu Yunzhou wasn't dead, he couldn't rest in peace. He couldn't let his family's sacrifice be in vain, and he couldn't let his enemy go unpunished. Thinking of this, Gu Tianqiao's eyes gradually regained clarity, and a firm determination surged in his heart.

Gu Tianqiao slowly stood up. He took a deep breath and said to Gu Tianxue, "Thank you, Tianxue, for waking me up. Don't worry, from today on, I won't sink into despair anymore. I will cheer up and avenge my father and brother."

Gu Tianxue watched as her eldest brother, finally recovering from his depression, finally burst into tears. She was only 17 years old, her father and brother tragically killed overnight, leaving the Gu family stigmatized. Her fiancé's family also canceled the engagement, and her grandmother, unable to bear the blows, fell ill. She had no choice but to shoulder the responsibility of the Gu family. Once she had stabilized things a bit, she immediately headed to Jinzhou County to search for Gu Tianqiao. Fortunately, her eldest brother had regained his composure, and she was finally able to let out her grievances, fear, and panic.

After leaving the Gu family, Gu Tianqiao did not go directly to the capital, but chose to return to the Gu family's old house in Liuyun Town. Although Gu Jin and his son had been reduced to ashes in Tiandiwen's heart, Gu Tianqiao still built a cenotaph for them and buried them in the ancestral tomb.

After the funeral ceremony, Gu Tianqiao knelt quietly in front of the grave and prayed silently. He hoped that the ancestors of the Gu family would bless him to successfully seek revenge and let those who had hurt their family receive the punishment they deserved.

After arranging his funeral, Gu Tianqiao decided to sell part of his family property and resolutely left Liuyun Town with the money, heading for the Imperial Capital to seek refuge with Gu Huai. However, due to his grandmother's poor health, his grandmother and sister had to travel by sea, and they eventually reunited in the Imperial Capital.

But before heading to the Imperial Capital, Gu Tianqiao made a detour to Jinzhou County. Sitting in his carriage, he listened through the window to the chatter of the people on the street, their voices praising Gu Yunzhou nonstop. Every word of praise was like a sharp blade, piercing his heart and fueling his desire for revenge.