Phi-Fic Chapter 441 Entering the Palace to Show Thanks (Edited)
Chapter 441 Entering the Palace to Show Thanks (Edited)
Early the next morning, Gu Dahai and others came to the manor to greet them.
When relatives meet, they greet each other warmly.
Although we communicate with each other every day, it is not as good as meeting in person.
After some pleasantries, Mr. Gu said, "Okay, let's pack up and set off for the capital. If we go too late, it might be considered disrespectful to His Majesty."
"Dad is right. There are few things in the capital that can be hidden from His Majesty. We have all asked for leave. I think His Majesty has already known that you have arrived in the capital. It is really not good to go too late." Gu Dahai said.
Everyone got busy packing up, preparing horses and carriages, packing gifts, and setting off for the capital.
Just as they were getting ready to set off, Shasha Daidai, who had been flying alone, finally arrived.
Seeing the two birds panting from exhaustion, Gu Fu couldn't bear it, so he fed each bird a bottle of spiritual dew, and the two birds regained their spirits.
Only after seeing the two birds recover and being taken care of by the smart housekeeper did the Gu family leave with peace of mind.
All the members of the Gu family who were working took leave today. Song Renjing often paid attention to the news of the Gu family, so he naturally got the news first.
After thinking about it, I knew that it must be Grandpa Gu and his family who had come to Beijing. Otherwise, with the Gu family's dedication to their work, they would not have asked for leave without reason, and asked for leave for all of them.
Since Grandpa Gu went to Beijing, then Sister Fuer must have gone to Beijing as well.
Thinking that he hadn't seen the little girl for several months and was about to see her, Song Renjing couldn't remain calm.
As soon as the Gu family's carriage entered the capital, the emperor got the news.
He glanced at his grandson and exchanged a look with Eunuch Pei beside him.
There was a look of understanding in the eyes of both of them. They finally found out the reason why the emperor's grandson was distracted all morning.
I guess the little girl that the emperor's grandson likes is coming to Beijing.
The two of them couldn't help but look forward to it. They had only seen a portrait of the little girl when she was young, and didn't know what she looked like now.
The boys in the Gu family are all very talented, but I don’t know how talented this little girl with little fame is.
I really hope that Mr. Gu can bring his family into the palace as soon as possible. Thinking of this, the emperor ordered: "Come here, pass on my oral order. When the Gu family arrives, just bring them to the emperor. There is no need to send a separate message."
"Yes, Your Majesty," a eunuch responded and went down to make arrangements.
The Gu family did not let His Majesty wait too long. The carriage of the Duke's Mansion was pulled by Shasha Daidai and two other BMWs.
With the majestic horses and the luxurious carriage, all the pedestrians on the road retreated, and the group entered the imperial city smoothly.
Wherever the horse goes, everyone will talk about it.
"Have you seen the horse of the official who just passed by? Do you know what breed it is? It's so beautiful!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.
"To be honest, I've been in the capital for so long, and this is the first time I've seen such a beautiful horse. Look at the shiny fur, which has a pearl-like luster. It's really rare."
"How can we, the common people, know the private affairs of the nobles? The nobles have so many good things, how can we have seen and known everything?"
Everyone discussed it for a while, but seeing that no one knew the breed of the horse, they just gave up.
These two beautiful divine horses, which were not like ordinary horses, became the topic of conversation for many people in the future.
The Gu family drove the carriage and rushed all the way to the palace gate.
There was already a young eunuch waiting at the door.
Seeing the carriage coming, he hurried out to greet it and said to the intelligent robot driving the carriage, "Excuse me, is this the carriage of the Duke of the Guardian?"
"Yes, sir!" The intelligent robot butler stopped the carriage and said, "Old Master, we are at the palace gate."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Gu lifted the curtain and led his family out of the carriage.
Gu Dajiang stepped forward, handed over a purse and said, "Thank you for waiting for me, this is my father, the Duke of Protector of the Country, who was personally appointed by His Majesty.
I have come to the capital today to pay my respects to Your Majesty and express my gratitude. Please, eunuch, pass on the message to us."
"I dare not, I dare not!" The young eunuch immediately refused. This man was the new noble of the capital, a favorite of the emperor's grandson. He was just a small eunuch who was ordered to come and welcome him, so how could he dare to accept money?
"I have come here to greet you on the orders of His Majesty. Duke, Crown Prince, ladies, and young ladies, please follow me," said the eunuch.
Mr. Gu bowed and saluted in the direction of the imperial palace, "Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness!"
"Please lead the way, sir."
"Please, Duke!"
The family was taken directly to the imperial study.
Old Master Gu, along with his children and grandchildren, performed the ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows to the emperor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness and for bestowing honor upon my Gu family. I am deeply grateful and overwhelmed. In the future, I will work diligently and tirelessly to serve Daxia with all my heart.
I am offering you a small gift as a token of my appreciation, and I hope Your Majesty will accept it."
As Mr. Gu spoke, the gifts brought by the Gu family were carried up by the palace guards.
The boxes were opened one by one, revealing all kinds of rare books, agricultural books, famous paintings, ornaments, medicinal materials, precious wood...
Everything necessary for life is included.
After reading it, the emperor nodded repeatedly, thinking that the Gu family was really thoughtful.
"Your Majesty, among the gifts brought by the Duke of Protectorate, there are two carts of precious wood. They are now placed outside the palace. Your Majesty, please make your decision." said the chief guard.
Looking at the boxes and cages placed from the front of the palace to outside the imperial study, the emperor was truly shocked.
Only then did he personally feel the generosity of the gifts given by the Gu family.
"My dear, you are too polite, and this gift is too expensive!
Considering the Gu family's contribution to Daxia, my rewards are totally insufficient.
But if the reward is too great, he might be envied and excluded by other ministers.
Your Gu family has just entered the capital, and the foundation is still unstable. It is not advisable to make too many enemies at this time. "The emperor explained to the Gu family.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind! It is the duty of every citizen of Daxia to contribute to the strength of Daxia.
Only when we have a country can we have a home. Only when everyone is well and Daxia is strong can our small home be stable. "
"Good! The Gu family is worthy of being the backbone of our Great Xia. No matter how much reward there is, it is worth it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After some greetings between the emperor and his subjects, the emperor chatted with Mr. Gu about some daily matters.
The emperor originally thought that the Duke of Protectorate was an ordinary farmer, and he had already prepared a topic before the Gu family entered the palace.
I also read a lot of books on agronomy, and combined that with my experience of growing a small vegetable garden over the years.
Your Majesty feels that he is well prepared and can have a chat with Mr. Gu.
Unexpectedly, after actually getting to know them, I discovered that everyone in the Gu family is truly outstanding from top to bottom.
"This must be Miss Gu Fu from your Gu family, right?" The emperor asked with a smile when he saw Gu Fu.
Gu Fu stood up and kowtowed to His Majesty before answering in a crisp voice: "Your Majesty, I am the daughter of the Gu family, Gu Fu."