Chapter 258: The right to support
Chapter 258: Power should be the backing
Mrs. Shangguan nodded, walked to the soft couch and sat down.
Mother Yang said: "It's already midnight, old lady, would you like to eat something first?"
Mrs. Shangguan thought for a while and said, "It's hot and I have no appetite. Give me half a bowl of japonica rice porridge."
Mother Yang turned around to give orders. After a while, a servant came in with porridge.
Mother Yang took it and handed it to Mrs. Shangguan.
Mrs. Shangguan finished her porridge and looked up at the hourglass. Two quarters of an hour passed, but the concierge still didn't come to report.
Mrs. Shangguan waited until the end of Xu, but the king still had not returned to the house.
Mother Yang advised: "Old madam, it's getting late, you should have a rest."
Mrs. Shangguan understood that the more trouble she encountered, the more she had to stay calm. She nodded, "Okay, rest, and ask them to come in and serve."
The maid and mother-in-law were ordered to come in and help Mrs. Shangguan wash herself.
Until the second quarter of the first lunar month, the king returned to the palace. He heard from his servants that Mrs. Shangguan had rested, so she rested in the study in the outer courtyard.
Gu Huayu walked Eunuch Gao to the door, watched Eunuch Gao's car go away, and then turned and walked into the courtyard.
Su Er looked at the fish charm in Gu Huayu's hand and felt it looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere.
Fugui said: "This fish charm is the same as Lu Liuye's."
After being reminded by Fugui, Su Er remembered that he had seen Lu Ziqin wear it in Shicheng.
Fugui then asked: "Princess, what does the emperor mean by giving the fish talisman? Well done, why did the emperor give the princess the fish talisman?"
Gu Huayu looked at the fish talisman in her hand, and she was also wondering why the emperor gave her the fish talisman.
At first, she was willing to reveal her life experience just to make it easier to take care of her grandmother and the others.
After revealing her life experience, the emperor gave her the honorable title of Princess, which was a great gift to her.
Why did the emperor give her the fish charm again for no reason? You have to know yourself, you are just the orphan of the emperor's old minister, and you are a female prostitute...
"Princess, does the Emperor like you?" Qing Yu opened his mouth and asked.
No wonder Qing Yu thinks too much, he is accompanying his master every day and has seen too many people who want to mislead his master.
Wang Qin raised his hand to Qing Yu, "Shut your mouth, what are you talking about? How many heads do you have to chop off if you dare to speculate on the holy will?"
What kind of beauty has your Majesty not seen? The emperor is really interested in the princess. He doesn't need to give the fish charm in a roundabout way, but he won't just carry the princess into the palace? "
Qingyu raised his hand to cover his head, looked at Gu Huayu timidly, and whispered: "It's so good, what kind of fish charm did the emperor give you? I have to think about it."
Wang Qin raised his hand again and scolded: "Are you still talking nonsense? Shi Niang is right, the princess has indulged you too much, allowing you to speak freely and not knowing what to say and what not to say."
Gu Huayu has lived in modern times for more than 20 years, and has long since accepted the idea that everyone is equal. She treats everyone without distinction and is extremely casual.
In the mansion, everyone is afraid of Shi Niang, but not their master.
Wang Qin continued, "There was an incident in the east of the city yesterday, and today the emperor sent someone to deliver the fish charm. I thought that the emperor should support the princess!"
Gu Huayu asked: "Why does the emperor want to support me?
Guiyun Pavilion is the property of Longyingwei, who obeys the emperor's orders.
We are facing Guiyun Pavilion, not the emperor?
Is it okay for the emperor to support those who come against him?
Leaving aside the issue of support or not, let’s just say that early this morning, Eunuch Gao sent a fish charm.
In other words, the emperor knew everything about what happened in the east of the city yesterday afternoon and last night. Then does the emperor know everything we have been doing these days? "
At this point, Gu Huayu felt a chill on her back and couldn't help but shudder.
Just imagine, what does it feel like to have a pair of eyes watching you behind your back whenever you do anything?
The expressions of several people became solemn. They had done a lot of big things recently.
Su Er said: "So, maybe this fish charm is a warning to us?"
Gu Huayu nodded, "This possibility cannot be ruled out."
Wang Qin took over and said: "In the future, we will act more cautiously."
Han Shi said: "No matter how careful you are, how can you hide what the emperor wants to know?"
Gu Huayu asked back: "As for the father's case, is the emperor aware of it or not?"
Han Shi knew that he had made a mistake, so he bowed and said, "I'm sorry, I was so arbitrary."
“Uncle Han, there is no need to apologize. I just want to know whether the emperor is aware of it or not?”
Wang Qin said: "Yesterday's incident made a big fuss, and it's normal for the emperor to know about it.
As for the affairs of the head of the family, I prefer that the emperor does not know about it.
After all, the emperor is also a human being, not an omnipotent Bodhisattva. Perhaps, the emperor was also secretly investigating what happened back then. "
Su Er nodded and said, "I don't think the emperor has much trust in the current Long Shadow Guard.
The emperor noticed the princess’s intention, so he helped the princess! "
Gu Huayu nodded, "Maybe, let's not speculate on others and do our own thing. If we don't wait, we won't be disappointed.
The emperor gave this fish talisman, no matter what the old man's intention is, I regard it as supporting me.
Let us accept this divine grace and investigate my father's case carefully. "
The emperor has ignored the affairs of the Hua family for more than ten years.
In Gu Huayu's heart, she had some resentment towards the emperor.
The news that Gu Huayu received a fish talisman from the emperor spread like wildfire, and the shock of every family in Beijing was no less than a bolt from the blue.
Cui Mingqing, Zhang Zhi, and Mu Zaixin were sitting around having tea after listening to the report from their subordinates. The three of them froze on the spot.
Mu Zaixin was the first to come to his senses, looked at Cui Mingqing and said, "Old Cui, we are in trouble!"
All three of them have been in the officialdom for many years, so they naturally understand what the emperor meant by giving the princess the fish charm at this moment.
Zhang Zhi said with a look of despair: "The emperor asked Eunuch Gao to go there in person, just to tell us that what happened yesterday is clear to the emperor. Is this a warning to us?"
Zhang Zhi regretted that his government affairs assessment had been outstanding for three consecutive years, and he was aiming to be promoted to another level by the end of the year.
Yesterday's incident has been reported to the emperor. Not to mention the promotion, whether he can keep his current rank is a question.
Cui Mingqing said apologetically: "I'm sorry, it was me who dragged you two down."
Before his subordinates came in to report, Cui Mingqing did not take what happened yesterday to heart.
There is a cousin in the family who is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and there is also Wang Xiang, a mentor, who can give some advice. Even these trivial matters can't be wiped out. Isn't all these years of officialdom in vain?
This matter happened to be brought before the emperor, which made him extremely frustrated.
Zhang Zhi felt annoyed and said: "There is no need to say this. We need to be more careful in our actions in the future. Lao Cui, have you accepted Commander Hua's favor?"
Cui Mingqing smiled and said, "That's about it. One of Commander Hua's subordinates said hello to me."
Zhang Zhi and Mu Zaixin didn't ask any more questions. After drinking two cups of tea, they each went about their business.
Hua Ruiming handed the note to the palace early in the morning, and the chamberlain asked him to go back and wait.
Hua Ruiming did not wait for the emperor to summon him when he returned, but he did wait for the news that the emperor had given Gu Huayu a fish talisman.
He was so angry that he overturned the table and said angrily: "What do you mean, Your Majesty? Do you think she didn't hurt Guiyun Pavilion enough? You even gave her a fish charm! Why don't you praise her to the sky? Just pack up Guiyun Pavilion." Give it to her!"
An Xu turned pale with fright, sent the servants around him away, and then said: "Master, are you willing to die? That is the emperor's wish."
Hua Ruiming looked at An Xu angrily, "I know it's the emperor's intention, why can't I just vent it at home?"
An Xu looked around and stepped to the side, "Okay, let me vent my anger first. When I am done venting, I will take care of it later."
Hua Ruiming glared at An Xu and walked away.
An Xu hurriedly followed, "Master, where are you going?"
Hua Ruiming said: "Get the car ready, I'll go to Wutong Lane."
An Xu became anxious and asked, "Sir, what are you doing in Wutong Lane?"
“You don’t have to worry about it!”
Gu Huayu was talking to Wang Qin in the study when the concierge came in and said, "Princess, Commander Hua wants to see you."
Gu Huayu and Wang Qin looked at each other. Wang Qin asked: "Why is he here?"
Gu Huayu shook her head, "I don't know. Take him to the living room and I'll see him later."
The servants retreat.
Wang Qin asked: "Princess, I will accompany you there."
Gu Huayu shook her head, "No, you go about your business. Make the form as I told you and make the budget first."
"Okay, I understand. Princess, please go and do your work first."
Gu Huayu put down what she was holding, got up and went to the meeting hall.
Hua Ruiming came over in a fierce manner. When he arrived at Wutong Lane, most of his anger had dissipated. Now that he saw Gu Huayu's presence, his anger had completely dissipated, leaving only a flattering look on his face.
He didn’t know what was wrong with him, but when he saw the beautiful flowers, he felt better for no reason.
“Yanran is here, come and sit here.”
Gu Huayu looked at Hua Ruiming, who was mainly a guest, and asked calmly: "Commander Hua, is there anything going on today?"
Hua Ruiming said with a smile: "Yes, yes, there is something. Yanran will sit down first, sit down and talk slowly."
Gu Huayu walked to the main seat, sat down, and asked, "What's the matter?"
Hua Ruiming said: "I heard someone reported the incident in the east of the city last night, and my brother came here specifically to apologize to you today.
I didn’t know that Half Day Xian was your shop, Yanran. If brother knew that Half Day Xian was yours, why would brother let people attack you? My brother did something wrong. Please forgive me Yanran. "
Hua Ruiming said, his eyes looking at Gu Huayu dishonestly.
Gu Huayu saw him looking at her chest lustfully and knew that his mind was not pure. He just said: "Nothing, Guiyun Pavilion has already paid the money, half a day's leisure is worth it. Commander Hua doesn't need to make a trip."
Hua Ruiming smiled and said: "Yan Ran's words are obvious. We are a family. If there is such a big misunderstanding, it is both reasonable and reasonable for the brother to leave."
Gu Huayu bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Commander Hua. I have received your apology. If there is nothing else, please come back."
At the beginning of the conversation, Gu Huayu unexpectedly issued an eviction order. Hua Ruiming felt a little unhappy, and the smile on his face froze, and he said: "Brother, I haven't come to see Yanran for a long time..."
Gu Huayu didn't wait for him to finish speaking, "It's a bad time for Commander Hua to come. I'm busy and don't have time to accompany Commander Hua."
Hua Ruiming said: "It doesn't matter. If anything happens to Yanran, go and do your business. Brother, you can take care of yourself. You don't have to worry about me."
Gu Huayu looked at Hua Ruiming and said, "Okay, you can do as you like."
When Gu Huayu returned to the study, Wang Qin said, "Sent him away? What is he doing here?"
Gu Huayu walked to the table and sat down, and said, "No, I'm in the living room. I came here specifically to apologize."
Wang Qin stopped what he was doing and said in surprise: "You left him in the living room and came here alone?"
Gu Huayu said: "Otherwise? Do you want me to stay with him? I'm busy and don't have time."
"You said you were busy and he still didn't leave?" Wang Qin asked.
Gu Huayu nodded, "It's hard to understand, isn't it? Is it so idle to be a commander?"
Wang Qin shook his head, "How do I know this? I have never been a commander."
At this point, Wang Qin suddenly thought of something and said, "Princess Princess, do you think Commander Hua's position as commander is empty?"
Gu Huayu thought for a while, nodded and said, "It's very possible."
After speaking, the two looked at each other and said, "Try?"
Gu Huayu stood up and said, "You continue to work, I'm going shopping."
Wang Qin asked: "Do you need me to compensate?"
Gu Huayu shook her head, "No, he doesn't dare to do anything to me."
Gu Huayu came out of the study and said to Qingyu: "Get the car ready, let's go to Taoyuan Street."
Qingyu bowed down and turned around to prepare the car.
Gu Huayu walked to the living room and saw Hua Ruiming leaning on the chair and smiling stupidly.
Gu Huayu raised her hand and knocked on the door.
Hua Ruiming opened his eyes and looked over. He saw Gu Huayu standing at the door. He immediately sat upright and asked, "Yanran, aren't you busy?"
Gu Huayu nodded and said, "I'm going to the shop on Taoyuan Street. Come over and tell you."
"Okay, I understand. If you have something to do, just go about your business." Hua Ruiming said.
Gu Huayu glanced at Hua Ruiming, said nothing, turned and walked into the yard.
Hua Ruiming suddenly reacted, chased to the door, and asked: "Yanran, you said you were going out?"
Gu Huayu stopped and turned to look at Hua Ruiming, "Yes, I want to go to the shop on Taoyuan Street."
Hua Ruiming immediately asked: "Then when will you come back?"
Gu Huayu shook her head and said, "I don't know. I went to the shop and also went shopping."
Hua Ruiming said, "I have nothing to do today, so I will go shopping with you. Yanran, let me tell you, I am familiar with the capital."
Gu Huayu waited for Hua Ruiming to catch up before walking forward. As she walked, she said, "Would you like to go shopping with me and not delay your work? You are the commander of the Long Shadow Guard."
Hua Ruiming's smile faltered and he said: "As for the Long Shadow Guards, they will handle the small matters and only come to me for the big ones. In such a peaceful and prosperous age, there are no big things. So, I have nothing to do."
Gu Huayu didn't ask any more questions. When she saw Qingyu driving out, she walked towards the carriage.
Before getting into the car, Gu Huayu turned around and asked, "How did you get here?"
Hua Ruiming pointed to the carriage at the door, "I came by car."
Gu Huayu glanced at the door and said, "Okay, let's get in the car."
Hua Ruiming smiled and responded, "Okay." He was about to get into Gu Huayu's car.
Qingyu grabbed Hua Ruiming's collar and pulled him away.
Hua Ruiming turned to glare at Qing Yu and was about to scold him when Gu Huayu said first, "I asked you to get into your own car."
Hua Ruiming saw Gu Huayu's face sinking, and did not bother to scold Qing Yu. He smiled and said to Gu Huayu, "Oh, I misunderstood. I thought Yanran invited my brother to take a car."
(End of this chapter)