C148 (2/2)
It was expected that in the next three to five days, Song Yanting's tongue would become swollen even down to his throat. Forget about food, even water would become a pain, it was just that he pitied that pool of golden carp, and estimated that it would be the entire carp feast on the table.
On the way back, Gu Yun saw that her expression was not too good, so he reached out to test the temperature of her forehead, ”What happened? ”I didn't catch a cold, but who dares to make you unhappy?”
”It's fine, I was just blinded by the wealth of the Song Clan.” Xie Jingxi didn't want to bring up the word Song Yanting at all, so when she thought about it, she felt like she was swallowing a fly.
Seeing that she did not want to say it, Gu Yun did not ask anymore, but there was a cold look on his face, and he reached out and pulled her into his embrace, ”You do not have to worry about the stocks that the Song Family will give you, I will give it to you to keep, although we do not lack that bit of silver, but do not reject it, just keep it as our daughter's dowry.”
”Where did you get your daughter?” Xie Jingxi rolled her eyes at him, ”What if you don't have a daughter?”
Gu Yun laughed heartily, ”Sooner or later there will be one. Since Xi is so anxious, then let's work hard during this period of time. If we give birth to a boy, then we won't give him the silver and we can earn it ourselves.”
Xie Jingxi laughed and hit him with the hammer, ”I have never seen someone so biased.”
Isn't this what they call being biased? Isn't this how the old man came here, looking at Song Yanchen, even though he is doing well, he started from scratch. As a man, you have to have some charisma.
These eight words were not even there yet, yet Gu Yun was already worried about his son's life. Xie Jingxi thought that he should still bear a daughter.
As the weather grew warmer, the wind from the south unavoidably blew into the capital. Then, the His Majesty could no longer sit still, and a few days later, he ordered Gu Yun to return to his post.
Gu Yun was severely ill, and looked to be extremely thin, when he wore his usual official uniform, he had obviously become a lot more relaxed. When he saw His Majesty, even His Majesty was able to see that he was well, ”Is Gu Qing well? It's been a long time since I've worked so hard, Gu Qing. ”
”Thank you His Majesty for your understanding, I dare not say that I have worked hard, staying at home for a few months is already the kindness of the His Majesty, how can I keep delaying matters of the court?”
Even Sheng Luan was severely injured, I almost had no face to face with the old Marquis, but Imperial Court and political affairs are complicated, and I cannot leave you, so I have to make you suffer a little. If one day you are not feeling well, I will definitely give you a leave of absence. ”
Gu Yun's body also made the His Majesty nervous. Although he had to rely on Gu Yun now, he did not dare to take's life as a joke. Thus, his words were filled with compassion.
”Recently, Shang Jia from the south has been causing trouble. I want to hand this matter over to your Ministry of Justice. I wonder if Gu Qing has any thoughts?”
Gu Yun replied: ”His Majesty, this subject thinks that we cannot tolerate this. The price of rice on the market has already doubled compared to usual, if we were to ignore this, the citizens will definitely suffer greatly.
The His Majesty nodded his head, ”What you said makes sense, but the implications are vast, which side does Gu Qing want to take?”
”His Majesty, this subject thinks that we should first start investigating from the southwest, where the most violent trouble occurred. This matter involves officials taking bribes and colluding with merchants, it is not enough to quell the anger of the people, in addition, the imperial government should support these righteous merchants, or we can accept some loyal merchants, and use them to prevent them from colluding with some corrupt officials.”
If the imperial government were to step in to support a group of merchants, they would have to give them the greatest amount of convenience, such as deducting taxes and reducing the cost of transportation. The corresponding merchants would also have to contribute generously when the country was in trouble, Gu Yun's intention was to allow the imperial government to better control these merchants, so as to better control the prices of food and food.
His Majesty muttered to himself for a moment, ”Then I will hand this matter over to Gu Qing. In addition, I have something that I have to ask of you.”
Gu Yun was startled, he thought, what's the matter? He had not heard about anything major recently.
Gu Yun said: ”Please speak, His Majesty.”
”Yes, during your absence, I have already allowed my second brother into the cabinet office to study politics, but I think that his personality is one of studying to the death, and the more he follows those stubborn old fellows in the court, the more he will lose his image. Gu Qing is a role model among the young court officials, and he is also very nimble in handling affairs, so I want to hand my second brother over to you, so there's no need to spend too much effort in teaching him how to handle matters when he is free.”
Gu Yun's heart suddenly skipped a beat, ”This subject is terrified, this subject's talent is shallow, I do not have the ability to educate Second Prince, I am afraid it is just a delinquent disciple, His Majesty, please reconsider.”
His Majesty laughed, ”We don't need to think about it anymore. It's no big deal, let's settle it like this, from now on, we will bestow upon you the title of Young Master.”