Spring Girl's Notes

After this happened, Zhu Zhongjun bid farewell to the queen mother the next day and wanted to leave the palace.

This time, the queen mother did not keep them.

The Empress Dowager reflected that she loved Zhu Zhongjun's children too much.

This favor made King Jin feel jealous.

If things go on like this, it adds to the resentment.

The queen mother decided to alienate Zhu Zhongjun's family a little bit.

Children's jealousy is undisguised and shown; while other people's jealousy may be hidden deep in their hearts without showing it.

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These days, Gu Jinzhi's discomfort in the early stages of pregnancy has gradually faded away.

She has a little morning sickness every morning, but it doesn't affect the state of the whole day.

She has a lot of energy.

Zhu Zhongjun wrote to Luzhou, asking Chen Dingwen to take people north.

Chen Dingwen never rested day and night, and hurried to the capital.

On the first day of February, Chen Dingwen arrived.

In addition to asking him to arrange the defense of the other hall, Zhu Zhongjun also entrusted him with an important task: teaching children to practice martial arts.

In this way, both Yanshan and Yanying have things to do, so they won't bother Gu Jinzhi every day, and Gu Jinzhi will have time to raise his baby in peace.

Gu Jinzhi was very satisfied with this arrangement.

With the children away, she spent almost every day with her mother.

Song Pan'er also declined all social interactions, and stayed with Gu Jinzhi all day long.

The third day of February is a good day to travel.

Gu Xiuzhi set off today and returned to Yanling Mansion.

The day before his departure, Gu Jinzhi gave him a silver note of 1000 taels as Cheng Yi.He also gave him a letter of recommendation, which was a personal letter from the famous Confucianist Cheng Surong.

Cheng Surong once won three yuan in a row, and has a very high reputation among scholars.

Sanyuan refers to getting No.1 in the provincial examination, general examination, and palace examination.

This is a top-notch genius that only emerges once in hundreds of years.

With his recommendation book, Gu Xiuzhi can visit many famous Confucian scholars on his way south, to increase his reputation and fame, and to learn some experience.

Gu Xiuzhi happily accepted the letter of recommendation, but refused to ask Cheng Yi.He said: "Father and mother have already given enough silver taels, Seventh Sister doesn't need to spend money."

"Parents belong to parents. Seventh Sister belongs to Seventh Sister." Gu Jinzhi smiled, "Besides, Seventh Sister is not short of money. Don't show off your wealth along the way, but don't save money when it's time to eat and live comfortably."

Gu Xiuzhi declined repeatedly.

Song Pan'er said from the side: "...You take what your seventh sister gave you. On the way to meet teachers and friends, you have to bring some gifts to the door. You need money everywhere. Besides, when you return to Yanling Mansion, go Look at Aunt Hong, buy some gifts and go over there."

Gu Xiuzhi was surprised and looked at Song Pan'er in disbelief.

He was not sure whether Song Pan'er was lying or sincere.

He secretly raised his head and glanced at Song Pan'er.

Song Pan'er smiled a little.

Gu Xiu's way is.

then.He kowtowed to Song Pan'er.

Brother Xiu was about to leave Beijing, and Song Pan'er asked him to visit his uncle and second uncle.Tell the uncle and the second uncle.

The second uncle didn't say anything, but told him to have a safe journey.

The uncle asked, "Why don't you go to Yanling Mansion if you don't study hard at home?"

The uncle also said that he was born in an official career, and he puts more emphasis on reading.But among the heirs of the family, none of them loves to read, including his son.Only Gu Xiuzhi is okay and willing to take reading as his duty.

The uncle never talked to Gu Xiuzhi.He didn't want to make Gu Xiuzhi proud and complacent, but he paid close attention to this nephew in his heart.

Now I hear he is going on a long journey.I can't help being a little disappointed.

"...My nephew remembers that a gentleman established the world, read thousands of books, and traveled thousands of miles, so he wants to travel south, visit famous Confucian scholars in the south of the Yangtze River, and teach them." Gu Xiuzhi said respectfully.

The uncle listened and didn't speak for a long time.

He didn't agree with Gu Xiuzhi's behavior.

But Gu Xiuzhi's words also have some truth.

After a while, the uncle said coldly: "In that case, let's go."

Gu Xiuzhi could also find out the uncle's dissatisfaction.

He was a little disappointed and went home.

By the third day of February, Gu Xiuzhi's luggage had been packed.Song Pan'er sent him an old and experienced steward, and two clever servants to take care of Gu Xiuzhi along the way.

Gu Yanzhen and Brother Xuan sent Gu Xiuzhi to Tongzhou all the way.

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After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the husbands of Xiaoshi and Xiaoshi have already come to the house to sit in the library. The two brothers have to get up early every day to study, and have lunch with their husband in the outer courtyard; , Song Pan'er was a little lonely.

Gu Jinzhi then accompanied her.

During the period, some people also came to visit Song Pan'er.

Song Pan'er is not arrogant, she will meet almost everyone.

She also goes out to visit other people.

Gu Jinzhi can take the time to go home and see the child.

But most of the time, Song Pan'er was at home, taking care of Yan Shao for Gu Jinzhi.

Song Pan'er also often looks through the almanac.

There are no good days in February, so when she gets engaged to Brother Xuan, it will not be until March at the earliest.

Gu Jinzhi had something to say, but he didn't know how to say it several times.

She saw that her mother was no longer so harsh on Gu Xiuzhi, and her personality was much gentler. She wondered if she could tell the truth about Brother Xuan.

The girl from the Cai family that Brother Xuan is looking for is already engaged.Her betrothed is a Juren from the south of the Yangtze River.The student's surname was Fang, and his name was Yu Yu. He was born in a prominent family in Zhejiang.

Enke had not been banned before, and that Fang Yuxiu was the student with the highest voice for the champion this year.

Many powerful families tried to win him over before he won the number one prize.

Somehow, he took a fancy to Cai Yan.

The Cai family does not have a title, and someone who used to be a third-rank official was considered lonely among the nobles in Beijing.

Cai Yan was able to stand out from the crowd and was favored by Fang Yuxuan. Gu Jinzhi thought that she must be a beautiful woman.

And she was so bold and had been in contact with Brother Xuan for so many years without being discovered, so she should also be smart and resourceful.

I don't know if she changed her mind when she heard that Brother Xuan was going to marry the Zou family, or if she had always chosen Brother Xuan as a backup.

As Brother Xuan's sister.Gu Jinzhi would rather be the first type.

Brother Xuan didn't know.

The Cai family and Fang Yuxuan did not publicize this matter, and they probably waited for the results of the palace examination to be announced before mentioning it.In this way, titles on the gold list and wedding candles in the bridal chamber are excellent gimmicks.

Not many people know about it now, but Gu Jinzhi's third sister-in-law knows about it.

So, the last time Gu Jinzhi asked her, she said that she had no unmarried cousin.

As for brother Xuan, he definitely doesn't know.

He must be full of confidence in Cai Yan.He thought that no one could break up the relationship with Cai Yan since he was a child.He thought that Cai Yan would definitely wait for him loyally.

Now that Chunwei is outlawed, I heard that the Cai family will marry Cai Yan in June.

This matter will have to be said sooner or later.

"Mother, in case brother Xuan doesn't like that girl from the Zou family, what should I do?" Gu Jinzhi said again, she remembered this question, she asked her mother once.

Her mother's answer was the same as last time: "What does Brother Xuan know? The relationship between husband and wife is all about getting along slowly..."

Gu Jinzhi smiled.

Mother was already actively looking for a matchmaker.

And Cai Yan's order to marry cannot be changed.

Mother here.Gu Jinzhi didn't intend to say anything.

Gu Jinzhi planned to have a talk with Brother Xuan in person.

On the eighth day of February, Brother Xuan came back from Tongzhou.Gu Jinzhi invited him to his home.

This matter, sooner rather than later, she should tell Brother Xuan before others tell him.

Gu Jinzhi's words were not embellished, Brother Xuan could know this matter more objectively.

Gu Jinzhi knew about it before the Lantern Festival, but he was not sure about it.How to tell Brother Xuan is the best way.

Thinking about it now, this matter.There's no point in being fancy, and the best thing to do is tell the truth.

She was blunt, and told Brother Xuan about Cai Yan: "...No one knew about it before. Now, more and more people know about it. You have to know, so I told you. Even if Cai Yan and Fang Yuxi resigned, and Mother was unwilling to marry her, and it was impossible for the Cai family to resign. Brother Xuan, this road will not work..."

Brother Xuan opened his eyes wide and looked at Gu Jinzhi in astonishment.

He couldn't believe it.

Fang Yuxuan's reputation in Beijing has also risen in the past few months, Brother Xuan has heard of it.

He always thought it was none of his business.

But in the blink of an eye, such a tragedy happened, and he couldn't recover for a long time.

"What... what?" After a long while, he turned pale and asked Gu Jinzhi.

Gu Jinzhi repeated the words again.

Brother Xuan's face turned pale.

"Why?" Brother Xuan murmured meaninglessly, "How could it be?"

Gu Jinzhi got up, walked to Brother Xuan and sat down, holding his hands.

"Brother Xuan, there is no fragrant grass anywhere in the world..." Gu Jinzhi said.

Before she finished speaking, Brother Xuan stood up with a bang, and broke free from Gu Jinzhi's hand.

He was at a loss, his lips were white, and he said in a little panic: "Seventh sister, I'm going out for a while."

He didn't want to listen to Gu Jinzhi's comfort.

"Are you going to Cai's house?" Gu Jinzhi asked him.

Brother Xuan didn't answer, just went outside.

The guards blocked the way.

Gu Jinzhi followed, pulled his arm, and said, "Brother Xuan, don't be confused. The Cai family girl's engagement is already done. If you come to the door and make trouble, not only you will become a joke , she was also suspected of being unfaithful. Do you think, mother will allow you to marry her?

Even if Mother loves you, Uncle and Aunt will not allow you to break the family style like this.If you go to the door now, you can't marry her and ruin her marriage. Are you going to force her to death? "

Brother Xuan stopped suddenly.

His eyes became unfocused, and he just muttered: "I don't force her to death. It's her, she wants to force me to death...Why did she force me to death?"

His voice gradually rose.

Gu Jinzhi squeezed the back of his hand hard.

It might be because of the severe pain, Brother Xuan came back to his senses, his eyes finally became focused.

He looked at Gu Jinzhi, and tears welled up: "Seventh sister, I really can't believe it. Don't promises in this world count?"

"Promises are all bullshit." Gu Jinzhi said rudely, "If you want to live well, you still need to look at the man's future and family status. Brother Xuan, Aunt Cai is a smart person. She is not bad, and you are too." There is nothing wrong, you have no destiny, you need to accept this reality..."

Brother Xuan's tears welled up in his eyes.

He shook off Gu Jinzhi's hand and ran out.

Gu Jinzhi asked the guards to follow him, and he was not allowed to leave the house.

The guard came back quickly and said that Brother Xuan had returned to his yard.

He locked himself in the house. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)