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Wuyi told him: "Madam Mei has passed away!"
Gu Yu was shocked and lost his color: "How could Mrs. Mei have passed away? There wasn't even a hint of wind before." In his impression, Mrs. Mei had always been spirited and energetic, how could she just leave like that? He also thought about the time when he followed Song Mo to the Jiang family's house, Mrs. Mei made green bean cake to treat them, and he and Cai Xiu played together, Mrs. Mei just sat under the veranda smiling at them with her eyes full of kindness... That warmth and comfort was something he would never be able to forget his whole life...
He burst into tears.
"How could this be? How could this be?" Gu Yu choked with sobs, her tears blurring her vision. "Why didn't Tianxi tell me? Otherwise, I would have rushed back..." Her heart was filled with regret, and she asked Wu Yi, "When did Madame Mei pass away? How many days has Tianxi been gone?"
His emotions infected Wuyi.
Wu Yi's eyes were instantly filled with tears, and she sobbed: "After Master Jiang left, Madame Mei was not feeling well. Afraid that our young master and second master would worry, she endured it without showing any signs. Shi An is also in the outer courtyard, knowing nothing about it. If our young master hadn't been worried about Madame Mei and sent Yan Gong with some medicine and supplements to visit her, I'm afraid we wouldn't have known that Madame Mei had been bedridden for several days... Madame Mei only managed to instruct Yan Gong to take good care of the young master before she passed away..."
Gu Yu couldn't bear it anymore.
A hurried footsteps came from outside.
"Hasn't big brother returned from Huzhou yet?"
The tender voice was full of deep worries.
It turned out to be Song Han.
Gu Yu was shocked and couldn't help but ask: "Why didn't Tian En go to Haozhou?"
Wuyi lowered his head and muttered, "The Duke said that the journey is long and Second Master has a lot of homework to do. It's enough for Young Master to represent the British Gongfu."
Gu Yu's face turned red with rage and he said, "Isn't Madame Mei the grandmother of Tian Xi and Tian En? No wonder Eldest Aunt is no longer here, this bloodline has been severed, hasn't it?"
England is being too heartless in doing so.
The words had just fallen. Song Han walked in with a hum.
"Big Brother Gu," he saw that Gu Yu's eyes were slightly red-rimmed, "are you also here to find my big brother?"
His ink-black eyes were filled with deer-like terror.
Gu Yu's heart softened and he couldn't bear to blame Song Han. He nodded and said, "I just returned from Jiangnan... I didn't expect Madame Mei to have passed away."
Song Han's tears fell like rain: "When will big brother come back? I didn't even get to see my grandmother for the last time... I miss mother..."
Gu Yu's eyes were moist, and he awkwardly comforted Song Han: "It's okay, it's okay. Ya Wen will be back soon, and Mei Furen knows you have a lot of homework, she won't blame you..."
Song Han burst into tears.
A guard with a respectful expression walked in, half pleading and half helpless, and whispered to Song Han: "Second Master, the Duke is looking for you everywhere. You'd better follow me back to the upper courtyard quickly! Otherwise, if the Duke blames us, I won't be able to explain..."
Song Han rubbed his eyes.
Gu Yu jumped up and slapped the guard's face, scolding: "Damn it, what right do you have to speak here?"
The guard's name was Li Daxing. He could be sent by Song Yichun to Song Han's side. Not only because he was loyal to Song Yichun, but also because he was highly skilled and agile. Although he didn't expect Gu Yu to suddenly attack, Gu Yu had only practiced boxing for a few years and his hands and feet were slightly more agile than others. Compared to Li Daxing, who had been practicing martial arts since childhood, the difference was huge. With Li Daxing's skills, it would be easy to dodge Gu Yu, but this move of Gu Yu's was specially practiced. As a result, Li Daxing was hit squarely and solidly.
He stared at Gu Yu in shock.
Gu Yu took a few steps back, waving his hand. The two attendants who followed him rushed to Li Daxing's face like lightning, punching out, and the room was filled with the sound of wind whistling like torn silk.
Li Dashi's face changed greatly, and he thought of the rumors about Gu Yu having two imperial guards with exceptional martial arts skills by his side at all times...
He hastily retreated while shouting "Second Master" to Song Han for help, but did not dare to counterattack with all his might - the British Duke had previously instructed him not to easily conflict with people from Zou Zhi Tang.
Gu Yu didn't even glance at Song Han, her expression cold and stern as she stared at her two attendants.
Two attendants nodded in agreement and ruthlessly punched Li Dajun...
Song Han's eyes were dim and he wanted to speak but stopped.
Li Dàshèng's martial arts skills were inferior to those of Gu Yu's two bodyguards, and he had some reservations, losing the initiative. After a few rounds, he was beaten to the ground by Gu Yu's followers.
Gu Yu was still dissatisfied and loudly shouted: "What kind of thing are you? You dare to point at my nose and talk to me. Beat him hard, beat him to death, it's for me."
The two continued to beat Li Daxing, who had been bruised and battered for a long time, but the falling fists and feet were obviously not as powerful as before.
A loud noise of footsteps came, and before the person arrived, he said: "Young Master Gu, spare your hands, spare your hands! It's all Li Daxing being unreasonable, offending you, please Young Master Gu, for the sake of our young master, don't lower yourself to his level..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Yichun's aide Tao Qi hurried in.
"Master Gu!" He smiled and bowed to Gu Yu.
Gu Yu revealed a look of "forget it, I won't bother with you" and slightly nodded at the two attendants, who quickly got up and stood behind Gu Yu.
"Take him away!" Gu Yuwen said with a dignified and noble tone, "If you don't understand the rules again in the future, don't blame me for not showing mercy."
"Thank you, thank you!" Tao Qian hastily bowed and gestured to the people beside him to support Li Daxing and hold Song Han's hand, chatting with Gu Yuhuan.
Song Han wanted to struggle free from Tao Qian's heavy hand, but was instead gripped even tighter.
He resigned himself and stopped struggling.
Tao Qi left with Song Han and Li Da Sheng from Yi Zhi Tang.
Gu Yu's eyes stared at Song Han and Tao Qi's hands clasped together again, his face gloomy.
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Song Mo soon found out about this scene in Yizhitang.
He lifted the curtain of the horse-drawn carriage and gazed out of the window for a long time without saying a word.
Yan Chaoqing's eyes flickered slightly.
They were following the old county town of Zhengding.
Will the young master go see Miss Duan?
Song Mo gazed quietly at the distant city walls, only to see them disappear into the distance. She then put down the curtain, turned around and sat properly, saying lightly to Yan Chaoqing: "This matter, I'm afraid it will be necessary for Mr. Yan to pay more attention in the future."
Mrs. Mei suddenly passed away, and they didn't get a chance to ask Song Mo about his parents' past affairs.
The current Jiang family is in a state of disarray, with the elderly being old and the young being young, and not even one person who can make decisions. Fortunately, Shi Anjiang has rich experience on the jianghu, at least he can guarantee the safety of the women and children in the Jiang family.
Yan Chaoqing respectfully replied "yes", and comforted Song Mo: "Young Master, don't worry, there's no wall that doesn't leak in this world. As long as we pay attention, we'll be able to find out some news sooner or later."
"I hope so!" Song Mo sighed softly.
Thought of Dou Zhao.
What is she doing?
On a warm winter day, was she tending to her flowers in the flower house? Or was she sitting by the window on the large heated bed, going over accounts with the steward?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile and ask Yan Zhaoqing: "How's the matter with Gu Yu?"
Yan Chaoqing smiled with a grin: "I really didn't expect it, Gu Yu's arrogance is more arrogant than anyone else when he's being arrogant, and his seriousness is more serious than anyone else when he's being serious... The several officials of the Ministry of Works were flattered by him to the point where they couldn't find their way north. They said that the Minister of Works, Luo Wei, had memorialized the Emperor to open up the old path on the east side of Kaifeng City, and the Emperor had already agreed. Let Gu Yu find the Minister of Works - the University Scholar of the Zhongji Hall, Mu Chuan, to smooth things over. From now on, if there's anything else that needs to be done in the Ministry of Works, it'll be easy to find Master Gu."
"This is the Wang family's business." Song Mo heard this and also burst out laughing. "He's snatching food from a tiger's mouth, he'd better be careful."
"So, if Gu Gongzi is serious, he's also a man who gets things done." Yan Chaoqing smiled and said, "These days, Gu Gongzi has been getting close to the son of the Marquis of Yan'an, Wang Qinghuai. He plans to work with Wang Qinghuai on the matter of opening up the grain market in Kaifeng."
Song Mo raised an eyebrow and sighed, "Gu Yu, you've really grown up." His tone was relieved yet nostalgic, like a parent who had just witnessed their child take their first steps.
Yan Chaoqing burst out laughing.
Song Mo also smiled for a while, then his expression gradually solidified, and he said thoughtfully: "For five consecutive years, the Yellow River has been bursting its banks in Kaifeng, and the Ministry of Works has proposed to repair the old city walls of Kaifeng several times. The Emperor has not approved it. In recent years, the national treasury has not been abundant, how can the Emperor afford to dredge the Grand Canal and also dredge the Yellow River section in Kaifeng? This matter involves the struggle between several cabinet ministers... Liang Jifang's ability is limited, and he is not enough to intimidate other senior officials. Who will ultimately control the cabinet's intentions is still unclear. We must pay close attention."
Yan Chaoqing nodded solemnly and said, "Young Master, I'd like to recommend someone to you."
In the past, Song Mo was just the eldest son of the British Duke's mansion. For major events, the British Duke would take charge, and he only needed to assist from the side. Now that Song Mo and the British Duke had fallen out, things suddenly became complicated, and he felt a bit overwhelmed on his own.
Song Mo also had a mind to cultivate his own staff, but there were no good candidates. Upon hearing this, he smiled and said: "Please speak, Mr. Yan."
His surname is Liao, his name is Qing, and his style name is Bifeng. He was a juren in the year of guiyou, and he is from the same hometown as me...
Yan Chaoqing said, Song Mo's mind wandered a bit.
Chen Qu Shui is a talented person, unfortunately, Dou Zhao's side can't lack him either.
An idea flashed through his mind, and he quickly gathered his thoughts, listening carefully to Yan Chaoqing's introduction of Liao Bifeng.
At this time, Chen Qu Shui was talking to Dou Zhao about the Song family: "…most people who knew me were eliminated by Song Yi Chun's purge. I'll disguise myself and probably no one will recognize me."
"No way!" Dou Zhao immediately vetoed Chen Qu's proposal: "Before Song Mo has an absolute advantage, you absolutely cannot show your face in the capital. I'll let Cui Thirteen handle this matter. He now has Tian Fugui's help and is very idle."
"Miss," Chen Quanshui's expression turned serious, "Breaking off the engagement with the Wei family, the key lies in the wife of the Shengguo Duke. Do you think that at Cui Shi San's age, he can grasp the thoughts of the duke's wife?"
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Sisters and brothers, I'm Kawen...~~~~~(_
This is also a spur to oneself.
Cheer yourself up and you will definitely get over this hurdle.
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