Perhaps because of the heavy rain, Zhou Ruijing came back earlier than usual. It's just in time for dinner.

After Zhou Ruijing came back, he didn't dare to enter the house immediately, so he stood under the porch and took off his clogs, shoes and socks, and took off the coat that couldn't drip water, and then walked in. Perhaps his clothes were wet and blown by the wind, his face did not look very good, and his lips were a little dark. Apparently frozen.

Gu Wanyin listened to the girl's advice, and hurriedly took a thick dress and came out. When they saw him like that, they hurried to clothe him. Zhou Ruijing shook his head and pushed it away: "The clothes inside are also wet." Go into the house and change it. Only then did she find that Zhou Ruijing was embarrassed, and even her hair was a lot wet. At that moment, she couldn't help frowning: "Why didn't you have an umbrella?" "Otherwise, how could it be raining?

As he spoke, he went into the inner room. Zhou Ruijing shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The wind and rain are too big, how can you cover it?" If he didn't have an umbrella, he was afraid that if he rushed into the rain, he would be soaked if he couldn't run ten steps. Where is it still raining? It's clearly splashing water.

"Why don't you take a shower?" Although Gu Wanyin was asking, she had already turned her head to the door and ordered: "Bimei, go and get some hot water, and prepare a pot of bath water for the prince."

Zhou Ruijing had no choice but to put on a middle coat and go up to warm it up, waiting for the shower to finish.

Gu Wanyin sat on the edge of the bed and wiped his hair, and couldn't help but complain: "What's going on this day?" It's really unsettling. It hadn't rained for many days, and it was too dry. Now it's raining, so that's it. If this continues, I am afraid that the next two days will be a flood. According to her, if it rains, you should not go to the yamen, such a heavy rain. Isn't this the case when you arrive at the Yamen? When I came back, I was soaking wet again. This goes down. How can people stand it? Zhou Ruijing is so young and strong, but the other old Confucians, who are powerless, still have to fall ill?

The Holy One is too inconsiderate of these officials.

As if to see her thoughts, Zhou Ruijing smiled at the corner of his lips, and a trace of tenderness flashed in his deep eyes: "If it rains and snows, you won't go to the yamen, who will handle national affairs?" Since you have taken it, you should do it well, otherwise it will be criticized. Just thinking of what she said about the red plague, he was also worried. But he refused to show it. Let her worry.

For a while, Gu Wanyin waited for him to take a bath and change his clothes, and then the two of them ordered to set the meal.

As soon as the meal was served, I saw the nectar in the old lady's house come in through the curtain. The hem of the shirt is also a lot wet. Thanks to the winding corridors along the way, there are winding corridors leading to various courtyards. Although I don't usually use it much, this rain is very useful.

"The slave and maid ask for peace to the princess and the princess." The nectar is full of blessings, and the figure is beautiful and exquisite. Even if the hem is much wetter, it does not reduce the slightest fēngliu;

Gu Wanyin glanced at it and lowered her gaze. A slight smile was raised: "Why did you come here now?" But what did the old lady command? ”

"The old lady is not at ease, let me come over to see the prince." Manna smiled back without being humble or arrogant, with a down-to-earth and generous attitude, neither humble, but unable to find anything disrespectful. It's a little different from other girls. And. When Ganlu spoke, she looked at Zhou Ruijing and said.

"Oh?" Gu Wanyin nodded. He said softly: "When the prince came back, it was raining, but he had already taken a hot bath and changed his clothes, and even drank ginger soup." You go back and tell the old lady that there is nothing wrong with it, so that the old lady does not have to worry. After speaking, he paused, and said with a smile: "But you don't have to rush back, I'll let someone pass the word for you." You've eaten here before you go. Today, we have chicken soup stewed in the kitchen, and you just have a bowl to warm your stomach. ”

Ganlu raised her head, and her face seemed to be a little frightened: "How can the slave and maid dare to receive such a gift from the princess?" ”

"What are these words?" Gu Wanyin smiled brightly and gently, and her eyes were even more kind: "You have done your filial piety in front of the old lady for me and the prince, but we just returned a bowl of chicken soup, what is it worth?" You don't have to excuse yourself, just eat and drink with confidence. If anyone dares to chew his tongue behind his back, I and the prince will not let him go first. ”

Since they have all said so, it is natural that Manna can no longer refuse. At that moment, Haoya bit her pink lips, and Ying Ying gave Zhou Ruijing a blessing: "Thank you for the favor of the princess and the princess." ”

Zhou Ruijing nodded lightly: "Go ahead." ”

"Bimei, you can take the nectar to dinner. But if you want to be good, don't neglect the nectar. Manna is a lovely person beside the old lady, if you are lazy, I will not protect you. He joked with a smile. Gu Wanyin sat down again, picked up chopsticks and cooked for Zhou Ruijing: "The prince said this very well last time, and I made it specially today." Try. ”

Bi Mei took the nectar and went down. When he went out, Ganlu quietly glanced at Zhou Ruijing, and then lowered his eyes and flashed a trace of gloom.

Gu Wanyin naturally looked at the bottom of her eyes, glanced at Zhou Ruijing with a smile, and ate by herself. is no longer cooking for Zhou Ruijing. He didn't like this when he ate, she was just deliberately pretending.

Ganlu's mind is also too clear. However, what made Gu Wanyin feel most uncomfortable was Zhou Ruijing's attitude towards nectar, which was obviously different from other girls. She knew in her heart that Zhou Ruijing was because Ganlu took care of the old lady diligently, and she knew her when she was young, so her relationship was naturally different from that of other girls.

Just looking at the manna like that, she still felt like a fish in her throat, so she deliberately made such an action in front of the manna.

She didn't know that Zhou Ruijing had already taken her look in her eyes, and after she cast a smile and a smile, a light smile appeared in his eyes. In addition to finding it interesting, it was more of a surprise - I didn't expect her to have such a side. It will defend and protect itself in this way, and it should not be coveted.

After eating, the two sat down in front of the lamp and read their own books.

It's just that today both of them seem a little impetuous, and they don't even put down their books at the same time. Gu Wanyin looked at Zhou Ruijing's frowning appearance, and asked softly, "What's wrong with the prince?" ”

"I'm wondering when the rain will stop." If this continues, the river will be swollen. However, this year's levee is only repaired in previous years, and I wonder if it can hold back the water. Thinking of this, Zhou Ruijing couldn't calm down.

"It stopped in the middle of the night." Gu Wanyin saw that the rain seemed to be lighter, so she comforted him. Not only was he worried, but she was also thinking that if it rained like this again, the grain and vegetables from outside the city would not be able to be transported, and there would be some problems. Rice noodles are easy to say, after all, who in the big family hasn't hoarded some food? However, this vegetable could not be hoarded, and could only be transported into the city every day from the Zhuangzi outside the city. One day or two days can still be persevered. But as time goes on, it's not easy.

"Hmm." Zhou Ruijing no longer talked about this topic, and said instead: "The saint begs for rain and gets rain, and he is in a very good mood. I can't say it, your uncle and third uncle will be reinstated in a short time. ”

Gu Wanyin was overjoyed when she heard this: "That's great." The Gu family was affected by Concubine Rong, which made the Gu family lose face all of a sudden. If the capable official is reinstated, then the Gu family's face will look much better. When the time comes, Gu Changfei's continuation will be easier. There are also a few girls in the clan who are waiting to be married, so it is easy to find their in-laws. At least, Li doesn't have to worry anymore.

But what about Concubine Rong? …… Gu Wanyin hesitated for a moment, but still didn't ask. Concubine Rong's affairs belong to the inner courtyard of the Son of Heaven, and they, the flat-headed people, should not inquire about it.

"I've already done your brother's business." Zhou Ruijing talked about Gu Congqi again: "There are many people in the school, and children will inevitably have disputes. Besides, I only learn some of the Four Books and Five Classics, and I can read and write, but if you want to learn real skills, it's better not to go to school. ”

"What does the prince mean-" Gu Wanyin glanced at him with some suspicion. If you don't go to school, do you invite a master to come and teach? This is a good way, but the master is not good to invite.

"A few days ago, the third aunt knew that I was looking for a master for Cong Qi, so she told me to find one for the third brother by the way." Zhou Ruijing smiled slightly: "It's just that the master who is willing to come to teach is not easy to find." ”

Gu Wanyin sighed, picked up the scissors and cut off a section of the wick: "Isn't it?" ”

"But they can go to the door and learn." Zhou Ruijing's smile did not decrease, under the flickering candlelight, Yin's eyes were bright, but the lines on his face were softer than before: "The master who taught the six princes at the beginning has promised me to let them go to his house every day to be taught. ”

Gu Wanyin was immediately overjoyed when she heard this, her smile was bright, and her eyes were bright: "Really? The tone was a little incredulous. After all, how could such a good thing fall on Gu Congqi's head! has been a teacher for the prince, so there is no need to talk about knowledge. In terms of reputation, there are only benefits and no disadvantages!

"Nature is true." Zhou Ruijing showed a hint of a smile, "How could I lie to you?" ”

Gu Wanyin was so happy that she almost didn't know what to say. She knew in her heart that it would not be easy for the master to agree. Otherwise, it wouldn't have dragged on for so long. Thinking about Zhou Ruijing, it must have taken a lot of effort, right? It's hard for him to be so busy during this time, and he has to do this for her.

A thousand words, in the end, only turned into a grateful look and a smile.

Zhou Ruijing also didn't say anything, the two faced each other in pairs, and suddenly Zhou Ruijing smiled, but raised his eyebrows and said: "Should the lady repay me for her husband?" ”

Gu Wanyin was stunned: "How does the prince want me to repay?" ”

Zhou Ruijing looked at her with burning eyes, and saw that her cheeks were hot, and then he whispered over and said something in her ear. Immediately, it made her ears red. Although he never nodded in response, he did not refuse, he just bowed his head and lowered his head, his cheeks were flushed, and his eyes were indescribably chic. Seeing the turmoil in Zhou Ruijing's heart.

Reaching out to take Gu Wanyin by the hand, Zhou Ruijing took her to the bedside, and put down the tent ...... himself;