Xie Yihua didn't know why he didn't collect the painting, but hung it in his room when he grew up, which attracted everyone's attention, but that's all.

In the end, Qi Lan's late-night delivery of paintings did not cause any waves in the Yanguo Mansion.

One is because he is not familiar with Xie Yihua, and it is obvious that he is just polite.

The second is because Qi Lan and Xie Yihua are nominally uncles and nephews, and nominally they cannot intermarry.

The third, and most important, Qi Lan and Xie Yihua's affairs catch the wind and shadows, and it can even be said that they haven't even seen a shadow, what can a painting represent?

But Princess Yin Duanmuxi came to the Yanguo Mansion with a generous gift to thank Gu Shu's junior, and even Qi Qingyan, and invited Gu Shu to go out to play together, but it was a sure thing to protect her under her wings.

King Yin is the leader among the generals, holding heavy soldiers, and his majesty has a deep brotherhood, Princess Yin is even more illustrious, quite pleasing to the Queen Mother, the couple will be all the grace inside and outside the inner court with one hand, how many wealthy dignitaries are eager to sharpen their children's heads, and go to the Yin Palace, but they are all rejected by the Yin Wang family......

But I didn't expect that a little girl who had just been in Kyoto for a short time and was not from a noble background actually got the blue eyes of Princess Yin, not to mention that the Yanguo Mansion was stirred up by this little girl, and the entire Kyoto circle can also be said to be a big surprise.

The Yanguo Mansion is still very kind, and after this day, there are suddenly a bunch of people who want to visit the Xie family, but in fact, they are rushing to see Gu Shu, no matter how high or low they are, they all refuse.

It's just that the eldest lady in the mansion of Yanguo has Gu Shu on her lips every day, calling her to her side, and she is very attentive, so she hopes that when Gu Shu goes out to burn incense with Duanmuxi, she will bring her daughters with her......

It's no wonder that the Hai family, although the status of the Yanguo Mansion is now as stable as Mount Tai, and there is no need to go to the Yin Palace, but Princess Yin Duanmuxi has always been highly praised among the women in Kyoto.

Therefore, what is the dignity of the elders in front of Gu Shu, the Hai family and the others don't care anymore......

Gu Ruosu wanted to stop her good daughters-in-law, but she didn't think about it, and before she could make a move, Gu Shu actually agreed to the Hai family and brought their daughters with her...... even, he even pulled her as a companion, and even after Xie Haoda, who was married outside, knew about it, he praised this Gu Shu's methods.

But no matter how sophisticated Gu Shu's methods are, anyway, the ending is happy, and the ladies in each room have begun to arrange decent clothes and jewelry for their daughters, and even in order to leave a good impression on Princess Duanmuxi of Yin, they also found several strict mothers to teach them etiquette rules.

Although this is quite a bit of a temporary cramming, but grinding the gun in the battle, not fast and light~

But this Xie Yi, this unrestrained leather monkey, is miserable!

But helplessly, the Hai family was really hard-hearted, and even Xie Hao'an came to rescue Xie Yi, but he was blocked back by the Hai family's rare toughness.

However, the plan can't catch up with the changes, and the people of the Hai family here are still working hard to "practice" their daughters, but just two days before the trip, the plan of the whole house to go out was vetoed by Xie Ruqing.

When Hai and the others heard the news at first glance, they seemed to be smashed in the head by a big stone, but then, they didn't understand, where would a good grandfather prevent his granddaughter from building a good reputation outside and fighting for a good future?!

The Hai clan and the Song clan rarely stood on the united front, ready to go to Gu Ruosu together to intercede, but before they could go to Gu Ruosu to intercede together, within half a day, they knew the specific reason why Xie Ruqing stopped them this time......

Everyone immediately died down, and did not dare to go to Gu Ruosu to intercede, but instead pulled their children in front of their son, and asked these children not to run around during this time.

There is no other reason for this...... It was only because the Nanban Mission, which was supposed to officially visit Dayong next month, actually crossed the sea without concealment, and after crossing the border pass, it suddenly accelerated its pace, and it can even be said that it only came to Kyoto at a speed of thousands of miles a day......

The secret guards of the Dayong Dynasty who were secretly following, even if they sent this information urgently, it was too late, and they couldn't stop the Nanban Mission at all......

Three days ago, the Nanban mission arrived on the outskirts of Kyoto......

They even wrote to the emperor, saying that they really admired our Dayong's imperial demeanor too much, so they hurried to Kyoto, and they can now be ready for the summons of the imperial court at any time......

Oh, although this is very high-sounding, but the discerning people can see that this Nanban mission can be said to be a bad person......

And the Dayong court was also surprised by the Nanban mission, and it was inevitable that it would be in chaos......

The courtiers had all kinds of speculations, what plotted against the important ministers, secretly stole the defense map, and even came to find the outrageous ideas of the treasures of the previous dynasty......

It's a pity that all the conjectures of the courtiers have no actual evidence to prove......

The courtiers discussed in the court for a whole day, but they still did not deduce the reason why the Nanban mission came to the capital in advance and how to deal with them......

In the end, the courtiers' arguments were stopped by the emperor, and it was decided that the delegation headed by the Ministry of Rites and Xie Ruqing would prepare to welcome the Nanban delegation into the capital three days later and participate in the banquet of diplomatic relations between the two countries......

Xie Ruqing, as the envoy who greeted the Nanban Mission this time, was not confused in his heart because of this incident, and he had any unnecessary concerns, but he felt that the burden on his shoulders was getting heavier and heavier......

However, Xie Ruqing's composure in the court still aroused the amazement of many courtiers, but how could they understand that on the day Xie Ruqing knew that the Nanban Mission was coming to the court, he already knew in his heart that this time he could not discuss diplomatic matters peacefully with the Nanban Mission, and it must have been full of dramatic twists and turns......

And Xie Ruqing has always known that his good junior brother Chu is scheming, and he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals......

Therefore, Xie Ruqing also expected the situation that is happening today to a certain extent......

Chu Ci's purpose this time is also obvious: Chu Ci wants to solve the current predicament of the Nanban by himself, and wants to get the maximum benefit for the Nanban mission in this negotiation......

He is an obstacle on the way for his good junior brother to maximize the interests of Nanban......

So...... Chu Ci suddenly went to Beijing ahead of schedule this time...... However, he also reminded him to a certain extent that Chu Ci was not sure and would not hesitate to use his family to find trouble for him in order to deal with him......

Of course, the other ministers who served in the same position as him also thought of this level......

As a result, the greeting group headed by Xie Ruqing really didn't care about the reputation and future of their grandchildren, so they directly encircled people in the mansion to ensure their safety......

However, unlike other people's families, other people's families are most worried about their juniors...... And Xie Ruqing is most worried about ...... But it is the only weakness in his life - Gu Ruosu

But fortunately, this time, after Gu Ruosu knew the reason, he was rarely very obedient, and he didn't refute him, let alone secretly run out to play......

On the contrary, he has been staying in the house obediently, and even occasionally comes to his study with a bunch of delicious food and drink...... Accompany him......

This made Xie Ruqing quite surprised and moved, and also gave Xie Ruqing more time to think about how to deal with Chu Ci.

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The day before Na Chu resigned and entered Beijing, Xie Ruqing finally arranged all the greetings and unexpected risk preparations with the courtiers.

And Xie Ruqing finally returned to his house early on such a cloudy, light, and sunny afternoon, sitting in front of his bookcase, dealing with the mountains of official documents.

When the sun gradually had the tendency to set in the western mountains, Xie Ruqing temporarily finished processing some of the 100,000 urgent official documents, and it was at this time that Xie Ruqing also discovered that Gu Ruosu, who had been leaning on the bamboo bed by the window lattice and watching the miscellaneous notes eating fruits, had already tilted his head and was half lying on the bamboo bed to sleep sweetly.

Xie Ruqing frowned, worried that Gu Ruosu would suffer from the cold, so she hurriedly took out a wide and thick cloak of her in the study room, carefully came to Gu Ruosu's side, and slowly covered her with a cloak.

But maybe it's because Gu Ruosu has been plagued by dreams these days and hasn't slept well, Gu Ruosu has just been covered with a cloak by Xie Ruqing, and Gu Ruosu opened his eyes in a daze.

"Hmm...... You keep busy with your business...... I'm sleepy, just sleep for a while......"

"It's okay, I'm busy, are you tired? Thank you for your hard work~"

"Nothing...... I'm also very happy to play in the house, the index is ...... You don't let me go out these days, I'm really hungry for food...... And you didn't bring me anything delicious back......" Gu Ruosu pouted and said.

"My good junior brother Chu Ci likes to make a fuss about food the most, and once, in order to threaten a high-ranking official to serve him, he did not hesitate to try his best to give his whole family, even the newborn baby, and put chronic poison in their food."

"Although, my junior brother should not have the courage to deal with me like this, but...... My junior brother, if he is really forced to be in a hurry, it is not impossible to ......," Xie Ruqing explained.

"Ah...... How can your junior brother be such a person...... Then I can't go out and play...... You can't bring me anything to eat...... I'm so embarrassed......"

Gu Ruosu was already in a low mood because of the fact that he was forced to leave the door these days, and now he heard that he couldn't even let Xie Ruqing bring him private food...... It's not very emotional......

Xie Ruqing naturally knew that her daughter-in-law's temperament and that she never wanted to be a canary who was confined in the boudoir, so she frowned very distressedly.

He moved his position without a trace, blocking the red sunlight shining in from the window for Gu Ruosu.

"I know I've wronged you these days, but I don't have any idea, my junior brother is too scoundrel, just wait......

At least...... Tomorrow, tomorrow I will be able to rush back from out of town with a new group of attendants that I have personally picked.

They are all strong in martial arts, and even proficient in voodoo, if you really want to go out, just take them with you, and go out~"

Gu Ruosu suddenly raised up and said in surprise: "Really!

But...... Isn't that going to be hard for you...... Didn't you say that you suspect that your junior brother will do everything...... Forget it...... I'll bear with it a little longer......"

Gu Ruosu wanted to accept Xie Ruqing's kindness very happily, but she was really embarrassed to add burden to Xie Ruqing, after all, now Xie Ruqing's task is related to the national fortune of Dayong Kingdom, and she doesn't want to drag Xie Ruqing back because of him......

"It's okay, if you really want to endure it for me, I'm afraid you won't be able to go out for two or three months, are you willing?" Xie Ruqing didn't wait for Gu Ruosu's reply, so he went on and said:

"Even if you are willing, I am not willing, I still remember the day I married you, I said, I must let you be the most unrestrained woman in the world, now, it is just a bad word, and it is not worth confined you to the house for so many days."

Gu Ruosu suddenly felt that Xie Ruqing's words were inconsistent, if it wasn't worth confined to her at home for so many days, why did she stop all of them from going out?

So, in Gu Ruosu's view, Xie Ruqing is a manifestation of love at the moment, as a red young man with red roots, it naturally makes sense for Xie Ruqing to understand the great love of the family and the country.

But Xie Ruqing seemed to know what she was thinking, and before she could ask, she said:

"It is indeed possible that Chu Ci will coerce me by murdering our family, but this is just a very risky method, and I don't think that Chu Ci will attack our family before the negotiations have even begun.

This is just an excuse to prevaricate them...... For the praise of the royal people, he won a good name outside, and he did not hesitate to use his identity as an elder to find the younger generation for opportunities, and he did not hesitate to beat gongs and drums to prepare...... Even, secretly investigated Princess Yin's preferences......

It's a bit of putting the cart before the horse and ridiculous......

First of all, although I have always told the Xie family not to always remember the friendship between us and Your Majesty, and remember the duty of a monarch and a minister, this does not mean that this relationship is not there.

Secondly, although the Xie family has a deep trust in His Majesty, and His Majesty also has a deep brotherhood with King Yin, the king's heart is unpredictable, and the two families have too close contacts, which will inevitably be used by people with intentions, and when the time comes, blessings will also turn into disasters.

Again, the Xie family should not be a flattering person, the Xie family is famous, the world is famous, and many students respect us because of my Xie family.

The Xie family's future should be bright and bright, and they can't be trampled on because of this. ”

Xie Ruqing said slowly, squatting down again, looking around for the Luo socks that Gu Ruosu kicked off, and then gently put on the Luo socks for Gu Ruosu.

In the end, after Xie Ruqing put on Luo socks for Gu Ruosu, she was silent for a long time and said:

"But...... In the beginning...... I really don't want you to go out, I'm afraid that something will happen to you, and if something happens to you, what do you want me to do......

I, Xie Ruqing, can't live up to this Dayong country that gave birth to me and raised me...... Nor can they live up to the teachings of their teachers...... But I can't bear to see you in danger, if there is really such a day, you don't blame me, I will choose Dayong...... But I ...... I'll go down to accompany you. ”

"Why did you say this all of a sudden, it's sad, I remember, when I didn't marry you, I was in that miasma place, there was no one behind you, no one to support, but I was never so afraid of those uncivilized people and the bandits who burned and killed and took captivity......"

"Now it's just a Chu Ci, your junior brother, besides, you are now the Duke of Yan Guo personally appointed by His Majesty, and the entire Dayong is supporting you in the back, why are you so afraid? It's not like you~" Gu Ruosu looked at Xie Ruqing, who was suddenly so heavy, for some reason, sadness came from it, but she forced herself to smile and encourage.

Xie Ruqing didn't speak for the time being, but just sat down beside Gu Ruosu, hugged the person into his arms, and said in his heart: [Fool, I used to be fearless because I didn't have any worries, and I didn't have the weakness that can be compared with the world in my heart...... But since I fell in love with you, everything has been different...... ］

"Maybe I'm old, so it's inevitable that there will be some sadness and sorrow, lady, you're right, I'm in a high position now, and behind me is a whole Dayong endorsing me, what am I afraid of? Nothing to fear......"

"Don't be afraid...... Xie Ruqing whispered.

"Well~ Okay~ I'm not afraid~ What am I afraid of~ Dayong is our territory, then Chu resigned to our territory, I don't care if he is a dragon or a tiger, I have to lie down well~" Gu Ruosu naturally found a comfortable position in Xie Ruqing's arms, and then said proudly.

Xie Ruqing looked at his daughter-in-law's posture and tone like an arrogant kitten, couldn't help but stretch her brows, and said with a chuckle: "Yes, Dayong is our territory, no matter who he is, he can't break ground on our head snake~"

The two of them snuggled up to each other like this, enjoying this rare "half-day leisure".

It wasn't until Gu Ruosu was brought up again because of Xie Ruqing's warm embrace that this peace was temporarily broken.

Xie Ruqing immediately touched Gu Ruosu's head, and then began to take off the hairpin on Gu Ruosu's head and said:

"You said yesterday that you had a very important dream, and you said that it was related to me, and you wanted to tell me, but you forgot what it was, why not, now, sleep for a while, dream again, and tell me the content of the dream again?"

"Hmm...... I did have a very important dream yesterday...... But I did forget what it was...... But I may not dream the same dream in my dreams......" When Gu Ruosu heard this, she suddenly felt even more sleepy, but she still maintained her only sanity and said so.

"It's okay, as long as you want to, you will definitely dream about it, sleep, rest for a while, wake up, I'll let someone make you your favorite sugar and oil poop...... " Xie Ruqing coaxed while continuing to disassemble the hair ornament on Gu Ruosu's head.

Gu Ruosu finally kicked the books on the side off the bamboo bed, and under Xie Ruqing's care, she unconsciously fell into a long dreamland, and in the dreamland...... Craving...... Dreaming again about last night's dream......

Without it...... Just because Gu Ruosu remembers...... Last night's dream...... It seemed to tell her the answer to all her doubts......

(End of chapter)