The old east wind comes to dream

Chapter 15

Fortunately, there was a crowd of people at the entrance of the Guozijian, everyone was too busy to take care of themselves, and the carriage behind them blocked this scene, so this scene was not noticed by too many people.

Even better, when Chu Lan wore men's clothing, even if a few people saw it, they would just treat her like a young boy, and at most she would just smile and turn to pay attention to her own family affairs.

Chu and Gu hurriedly separated, Gu Zizhan blushed in embarrassment, she naturally lowered her head and did not dare to look into Chu Lan's eyes with affection in her heart, so she missed the shyness that flashed in Chu Lan's eyes and the embarrassment hidden behind her temples. Reddish pinnae.Neither of them noticed that Liu An, who was standing by the carriage of Prince Yu's Mansion in the distance, looked extremely surprised when he saw this scene.

Fu You hurried forward and admitted his mistake very bravely: "Oh, it's all my fault for being careless. My family's Gu Shizi is delicate and weak and can't stand it. I will apologize to my little cousin for her."

Chu Lan narrowed her eyes slightly, and looked at Gu Zizhan, "Gu Shizi, are you from his family?"

When Gu Zizhan heard the words, his hands were shaking, "No, no, no, Ah Lan, listen to me, I have nothing to do with him."

However, Fu You was suppressed by Chu Lan's suddenly strong aura, and he fell into the dust, and blurted out: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it belongs to your family, and Gu Shizi's beard and tail belong to your family!" After finishing speaking After that, I felt a flash of light in my mind, and I covered my mouth in disbelief.Could it be that academic exchanges and soul collisions between top scholars can also be impure?

Seeing him like this, Gu Zizhan knew that this guy must be thinking wrong, so he quickly pressed his mouth and shouted into his ear: "Brother Fu, go home quickly! Schoolwork is stressful these days, you have worked hard, now I'm dizzy too!"

He raised his eyes and saw Duan Yong coming here, so he hurriedly pushed Fu You back and stuffed him into Duan Yong's arms. "Cong Yi, quickly escort Master Fu home!"

Duan Yong was so loyal, he stretched out his long arms and hugged Fu You by the waist.

Fu You couldn't break free, his aggrieved eyes were almost red.

Seeing that they were arguing violently, Chu Lan stepped forward to stop Gu Zizhan and Duan Yong, and when Fu You broke free from Duan Yong's arms, she said to him solemnly: "Cousin, hurry up and go home, I heard that uncle's welcome banquet, It was ready in the morning."

Upon hearing this, Fu You's face immediately collapsed.Not caring much, turned around with a tragic expression, and ran away with the burden in his arms.

The uncle Chu Lan was talking about was his father, Fu Song. His father prepared no good banquet for him. Before the meal, he had to take the annual exam questions. If he did not answer well, the banquet would become a bamboo board. Fried meat and butt blossoms.Every time the annual exam is over, the butt has to suffer again, and the punishment will be heavier if you go back late.Fortunately, he felt that he did well in the exam this year, and it is rare that he has some confidence.

Seeing Fu You running away, Gu Zizhan still hadn't recovered his senses, he was stunned for a moment before he realized, with a smile on his face, he bowed to the end, "Thank you, Lan, for this year's exam!"

Chu Lan watched her pursed her lips and smiled softly, and said in a low voice, "It seems that we, Chengcheng, have a plan in mind."

Gu Zizhan had a bright face, "Thanks to Alan's suggestion, there are not too many students taking the exam this year, so I should be able to squeeze in."

Chu Lan glanced at Gu Zizhan's sachet tied around his waist, and the corners of his lips curled up again, and said lightly, "Then I'll go back first." After finishing speaking, she turned around and got into the carriage.

Gu Zizhan stood there dumbfounded, and couldn't help asking, "Are you leaving now?" He didn't even say five words.

Chu Lan lifted the curtain of the car, saw her dumbfounded, laughed in her heart, shook her head and only sighed softly: "Don't forget the agreement between you and me." After saying that, he put down the curtain of the car, and Bai Er drove away slowly in the carriage.

In the car, thinking of Gu Zizhan's appearance, Chu Lan inadvertently curled the corners of her lips.I haven't seen him for a long time, but this person is still as stupid as ever, and I can't help but want to tease him.Jian Wei at the side was quite surprised, it's rare for her young lady to have such a relaxed and carefree expression, could it be that that stupid Gu Shizi has such magic power?

Gu Zizhan was still immersed in the scene of getting along with Chu Lan just now.

The warmth in Chu Lan's arms made her a little overwhelmed.

Thoughts drifted to Chu Lan's last sentence, agreement, what agreement?

Suddenly, Gu Zizhan realized belatedly, could it be, could it be, Alan agreed to marry her? !

Yes, it must be this agreement!

The great joy came overwhelming, Gu Zizhan wished he could roll and scream on the spot.After recalling Chu Lan's look and tone when he said that sentence a few times, Gu Zizhan tried his best to restrain himself so as not to lose his composure too much.

Also, A-lan, A-lan called her by her nickname just now!

Today is really an auspicious day!

Gu Zizhan, who was dazzled by joy, was led by Duan Yong back to the carriage of Prince Yu's mansion. His feet were still a little weak when he got in the carriage, so he naturally missed the long follower Liu An's hesitant expression.

Back in the mansion, King Yu was waiting for her unusually.

Gu Zizhan went back to change his clothes first, then King Yu called Liu An and asked a few simple questions.

Thinking of Gu Zizhan and Chu Lan's close embrace, Liu An finally couldn't hold back, and said, "My lord, my lord has a close relationship with a man. If you look at it, look at it, I'm afraid someone will suspect you have a broken sleeve." addiction." After that, he carefully told King Yu what he saw today.

Seeing that King Yu had a strange expression after hearing this, Liu An didn't dare to say any more, consciously peeking through the big secret of his eldest son, and hurriedly retreated tremblingly.

When we had dinner together, after King Yu asked Gu Zizhan how he was doing in the exam, he also talked and laughed with her while encouraging her.Gu Zizhan didn't dare to take it lightly, and spoke to King Yu with all his energy. The two of you talked to each other, and outsiders looked like a kind father and a filial son.

Her careful look was naturally noticed by King Yu, but he did not show any displeasure, instead he smiled and said to Gu Zizhan: "I heard that you worked very hard in the Imperial Prison, Ah Che. You were injured before, remember Take care of your body, don't worry your father."

Gu Che was surprised, and only dared to lower his eyes and nod.Then I heard King Yu continue to say: "Actually, you don't need to do this. You are eighteen now, and I have written a letter to His Majesty to recommend you to the imperial court. In the spring of next year, you can go to the Ministry of Industry to practice first."

Gu Zizhan was even more surprised.

Dazhao didn't set up the position of prime minister, and all affairs, large and small, were brought together to the emperor. When the emperor couldn't take care of it alone, he would assign it to the princes, and they would look over it first, and then submit important matters to the imperial court.Therefore, although the King of Yu did not take any official position, he had taken the job of the Ministry of Industry since the beginning of the founding of the Tai/zu.Although Tai/Zu drove them back to their respective fiefdoms in order to weaken the rights of the princes in his later years, King Yu was made an exception and stayed in the capital because of his service to Emperor Tianshun.Moreover, Emperor Tianshun has only one son, the crown prince, and at the beginning he was very dependent on King Yu, giving him a lot of power, but now it is difficult to take it back.

Seeing King Yu gradually gaining power, Emperor Tianshun probably regretted it a lot now.

Now that King Yu said this to Gu Zizhan, he obviously intended to put her under his care.But at the same time, it is also a kind of surveillance.

Gu Zizhan was puzzled, but he couldn't say much, so he could only respond, "My son is very grateful to my father, and I will definitely study hard in the future, and I dare not live up to my father's expectations."

Hearing what she said, King Yu smiled with satisfaction, and then slowly said: "My son is different from the old days. We should have a big picture when dealing with things, and we should take a long-term view. You must know that everything you do for your father is for you. You should also be more generous, so you don't need to worry about your two brothers." After finishing speaking, his eyes swept across her face, but there was no joy or anger.

When Gu Zizhan heard this, her heart tightened. She couldn't understand the first sentence, but she knew that King Yu's latter sentence was beating her to discipline Gu Hong.Gu Zizhan forced a smile, "Son, I made it down. I didn't have much contact with my two younger brothers in the past, so I'm afraid my words were inappropriate."

King Yu nodded, leaned forward suddenly, and said in a low voice, "You have to remember, you are different from them after all."

After dinner, King Yu planned to let Gu Zizhan leave.But thinking of what Liu An said today, he still couldn't hold back, and asked, "My son is grown up now, but does anyone have any affection for someone that surpasses that of friends?"

What he said was a bit convoluted, Gu Zizhan turned around in his heart a few times, and he realized that he couldn't believe it, King Yu was gossiping about her love life?There was another click, could it be that something about the discussion between her and Chu Lan had been heard by King Yu?Steady his mind, he replied calmly: "Father is joking, my son has no favorite person."

King Yu took a deep look at her, and suddenly frowned and turned his face away: "You should always keep in mind that your status is special. When you meet men on weekdays, you must be cautious and not be too intimate."

Gu Zizhan frowned imperceptibly, nodded in response, "Don't worry, baby."

It is now late autumn and October, but when Gu Zizhan left, he felt that his clothes were wet with cold sweat.In the many words that King Yu said today, it seems that there are other deep meanings. Is it a beating or a temptation?

But there is one thing she knows very well, King Yu has a deep mind and hides too many secrets!

Thinking of this, Gu Zizhan wanted to escape Prince Yu's Mansion even more.But obviously, the time has not yet come.The current her, not to mention confrontation with King Yu, even this mere Prince Yu's mansion, she can't break free.

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Five days later, the results of the Guozijian's annual exam came out, and Fu Song handed it directly to Emperor Tianshun.On the same day, Gu Zizhan received an edict ordering her and King Yu to enter the palace to face the saint.

Gu Zizhan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the turning point she has been waiting for for a long time is coming?

Sure enough, after entering the palace, Emperor Tianshun praised her greatly.Because all the examination papers were graded with vague names, several examiners jointly recommended the ten most outstanding examination papers, and then brought them to Emperor Tianshun to disassemble the candidates' names on the spot according to the ranking.Therefore, even Emperor Tianshun did not expect that Gu Zizhan answered the paper that was unanimously promoted as the leader, which surprised him.

Later, because Gu Zizhan's writing in the annual examination was capable, well-organized, and meticulously analyzed, and he showed good speculative talents, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials recommended him to Dali Temple on the spot. Emperor Tianshun also agreed, and arranged Gu Zizhan It started with the Si Cheng of Dali Temple.Just entering the court is an official position of the sixth rank, which is really a great grace of the emperor.

But this is completely different from the arrangement that King Yu originally envisioned.Immediately, he refused on the grounds of Gu Zizhan's ignorance, and asked Emperor Tianshun to send him to the Ministry of Industry to practice.

Emperor Tianshun didn't answer him immediately, instead he waved his hands with a smile, and said, "Five emperors, you and all your lovers should step down first, and let me ask Ah Che how he thinks first."

King Yu and Gu Zizhan were both shocked. Emperor Tianshun said he wanted to ask Gu Zizhan what he meant, but deliberately sent King Yu away, obviously because he wanted to talk to her alone.

King Yu's face was a little stiff, but right now it was not easy to show Fu Nitian Shundi, so he had no choice but to agree.Before leaving, King Yu glanced at Gu Zizhan, the warning could not have been more obvious.

After King Yu went out, only Emperor Tianshun and Gu Zizhan were left behind.

Emperor Tianshun was much older than King Yu, and his beard and hair were all gray.Although he was smiling, his fierce imperial aura still made people dare not look directly at him.

Emperor Tianshun sized up Gu Zizhan, raised his eyebrows and smiled, and said, "Just tell me what Ah Che thinks, and you don't need to worry about your father."

Gu Zizhan sighed in his heart, "Old fox", and could only reply respectfully on his face:

"Junjun and ministers, father and son, the king guides the ministers, and the father guides the son. It is Che's great fortune to be appreciated by His Majesty and loved by his father, and he dare not say anything to refuse. Moreover, Che has not yet reached the crown. The nephews in the family should still act according to the words of the elders, Che dare not comment."

Her answer, while satisfying Emperor Tianshun, was somewhat unexpected, so he couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

Gu Zizhan lowered his head even lower.

What she said clearly said that she was a junior and she had to listen to the words of the elders in her family.But it started with the set of sayings of the monarch and his ministers, father and son, so how to choose, it is naturally the monarch before the father.

In Emperor Tianshun's view, Gu Zizhan didn't say where she wanted to go at all, but he made a statement that she would go wherever he asked her to go.

It is in line with the emperor's mind.

Emperor Tianshun couldn't help laughing, and encouraged him: "I have few heirs, seeing you nephews is like my own son. Ah Che's knowledge is very good, he is the first class among the clan's children, and even the crown prince is in front of me. I appreciate you very much. When you went to the Ministry of Industry, you were only working under your father’s command. It’s better to stand on your own and go to Dali Temple to experience it first, and you can become the prince’s reliance in the future.” After all, it seemed casual He glanced at Gu Zizhan, but his aura did not decrease at all.

Gu Zizhan hurriedly knelt down to salute, and said, "Che will follow His Majesty's will, and dare not betray His grace."

Emperor Tianshun asked her to stand up with a smile, and said: "Ache can just call my uncle the emperor, the whole family, why bother to look outside like this."

Gu Zizhan quickly responded.He also heard Emperor Tianshun say: "Ache can go to the East Palace and walk with the prince more in the future. You are brothers, you should support each other and get closer."

Seeing that Gu Zizhan responded respectfully, Emperor Tianshun smiled and asked her to back down.

Later, Emperor Tianshun issued a decree.Gu Che, Fu You, and Wang Shuli were among the top ten in the Guozijian annual examination, and the other seven were assigned to serve in the six ministries.Except for Gu Zizhan who was appointed as the prime minister of the sixth grade temple, Fu You and Wang Shuli both started as the seventh grade Sizhi.Everyone was sent home first, and five days later, on the first day of November, they officially entered the yamen.

When King Yu found out, he dropped the teacup angrily, but he had no choice but to do so.

Gu Zizhan entrusted Duan Yong to secretly pass the news to Chu Lan, and made an appointment to meet at the Taotie Tower in the east of the city the next day.But he didn't expect to meet Fu You at the door.

She originally ran out of Prince Yu's mansion in the name of meeting Fu You, but now seeing Fu You, she felt guilty for a while.

Seeing that Fu You was so enthusiastic about him and wanted to come over to hook his shoulders, Gu Zizhan only felt a flash of inspiration, and suddenly became suspicious. Could it be that the king of Yu beat her that day not to be too close to men, saying that Fu You would not succeed? ?

At that moment, I only felt that the wound on my head that had already healed began to ache again.