nucmednet Chapter 196 Gu Chengjin
Chapter 196 Gu Chengjin
Xinghan and Xingyun walked side by side, with a look of thought and emotion on their faces.
Xinghan suddenly stopped, turned to look at Miss Flower Bird, and asked softly:
"Just now in the study, I heard the Prime Minister mention his heroic deeds as a general, and I was impressed. The Prime Minister is a man of both civil and military talents, a rare sight in the world. He mentioned that he once saved the old emperor's life, which shows his loyalty and bravery.
Mrs. Lin, the mother of Miss Flower Bird, is also extraordinary. She once saved the princess' life, and her kindness is also profound. I wonder if there are more stories that we don't know about?"
Miss Flower Bird smiled slightly, with pride and tenderness in her eyes. She gently stroked her hair and said slowly:
"You two are right. Both the Hua and Lin families are loyal families. My grandfather, General Hua, was famous for his bravery. He was personally commended by the emperor in the palace examination and was named the top scholar. Later, when the barbarians invaded, he had made many outstanding military achievements on the border. In that crisis, he saved the old emperor who was trapped in the enemy's camp regardless of his own safety. Therefore, he won the emperor's favor and was named prime minister.
Although her mother, Lin, was born into a family of military commanders, she was gentle and talented. She had learned a little martial arts, but she was not that inclined to it and only knew the basics. She saved the princess at a palace banquet. The princess accidentally fell into the water and her mother happened to pass by. She jumped into the water and saved the princess despite not being able to swim. Her courage and sacrifice deeply impressed His Majesty the Emperor, who bestowed her with the title of "Lady of Imperial Consecration" to commend her virtue.
At this point, Miss Flower Bird's eyes became more gentle and firm:
"As for the Lin family, although martial arts have been passed down from generation to generation, in my generation, I am the only daughter in the family. Although I cannot fight on the battlefield like my ancestors, I have also practiced martial arts since I was young, and I am familiar with martial arts and know the ways of loyalty, filial piety, chastity and righteousness.
This also makes me understand more clearly that no matter whether a man or a woman, as long as they care about their country, they can contribute to the court and the family in their own way. I think this is one of the reasons why His Majesty the Emperor always trusts our Lin family. "
Upon hearing this, Xinghan and Xingyun both nodded in agreement, and their respect for the Hua and Lin families increased a little more.
It seems that the Lin family had only one daughter in Lin's generation, and Lin only gave birth to Miss Huaniao, so she was naturally very precious.
Half a month passed quickly, and under the careful treatment of Mr. Xinghan and Mr. Eryi, Lin's condition miraculously improved.
It was a sunny day. Lin, supported by her maid, walked slowly in the garden. Her face was rosy and the symptoms of vomiting had almost completely disappeared. She was glowing with a new life.
In order to express their deep gratitude to the two miracle doctors, the Hua family specially held a grand thanksgiving banquet.
At the banquet, Prime Minister Hua personally raised his glass to pay the highest respects to Xinghan, Eryi and the accompanying doctors:
"You doctors are so kindhearted that you not only saved my daughter-in-law's life, but also saved the happiness of the entire Hua family. Today, on behalf of the entire Hua family, I, Hua Haoran, would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you all!"
After saying this, he was the first to drink up the wine in his glass, drawing applause and cheers from the guests.
At the banquet, the Hua family also specially arranged a porridge-giving session, inviting the people in the city to join in the celebration, in order to thank God for his protection and gifts. The air was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, as if even the wind was sweet.
However, just as Xinghan and his companions were preparing to say goodbye to Prime Minister Hua and Miss Huaniao and embark on their journey home, Prime Minister Hua quietly pulled Xingyun aside, his expression solemn but with a hint of imperceptible expectation.
After everyone had dispersed and night had fallen, Xingyun slowly returned to the Xingyun Courtyard with a complex emotion on his face.
"Shen Li, Xinghan, I have something to say to you." Xingyun spoke as soon as he entered the door, with an unprecedented seriousness in his tone.
Shen Li and Xinghan looked at each other and saw curiosity and concern in each other's eyes.
They sat around the table, waiting for Xingyun to speak.
"Today, Prime Minister Hua asked me to talk alone and made a request that I never expected." Xingyun paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "He hopes that I... can marry into the Hua family and become Miss Hua Niao's husband."
After hearing this, Shen Li and Xing Han were both stunned, and then a complex expression appeared on their faces. They knew that this was a major decision for Xing Yun, and it concerned his future and happiness.
"You...what do you think?" Xinghan broke the silence first, his tone full of concern.
Xingyun smiled bitterly and shook his head:
"To be honest, I have never thought about this. I have always regarded flowers and birds as friends, and have never had any romantic feelings. But Prime Minister Hua's sincerity and the kindness of the Hua family made it difficult for me to refuse..."
Shen Li gently held Xingyun's hand and gave him silent comfort:
"This is a major event in your life, and no one can make the decision for you. But no matter what you choose, we will support you."
That night, the lights in Xingyun Courtyard were on, and the three of them sat around and talked until late at night.
In the end, Xingyun decided to give himself some time and make a decision after careful consideration.
Outside the Hua Mansion, the night was gentle, as if silently waiting for his answer.
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Early the next morning, the sun shone through the clouds and gently shone onto the bluestone slabs of the Yunbian Station.
Xingyun returned here with brisk steps, feeling the warmth of home but also a little helpless about the current situation.
Inside the store, the guys are busy and orderly, the newly launched dishes are well received, chain stores are springing up everywhere, and everything seems to be on the right track.
Xingyun was flipping through the draft of a new menu behind the counter, but a trace of boredom could not be concealed between his brows.
At this moment, the sound of a crisp bell and the door opening interrupted his thoughts.
He looked up and saw two men walking into the store. One of them had a handsome appearance and extraordinary temperament. The waiter beside him reminded him that this man was Gu Chengjin, who was said to be a potential successor to the city lord.
Xingyun suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen this face somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where it was.
"Dear guests, welcome to Yunbian Inn. What would you like to eat?" Xingyun walked forward with a smile in a gentle voice.
Gu Chengjin and Gu Chengrui beside him exchanged a glance. Both of them had a bit of worry on their faces, but they still responded politely: "Just serve some of the signature dishes. We are a little hungry."
After the two men sat down, Xingyun noticed that their occasional whispers were mixed with arguments, and the atmosphere seemed a little solemn.
Out of concern, he asked softly, "You two gentlemen seem to be worried. If you don't mind, why don't you tell me? Perhaps I can help you."
Gu Chengjin and Gu Chengrui stopped arguing and turned their eyes to Xingyun.
Gu Chengrui looked bold and powerless, and said sarcastically with disdain,
"You look so shabby, are you a poor student begging for porridge? Go away, we don't give money here. You want to beg for money from us and eat and drink for free? You are dreaming!"
Gu Chengjin raised his wrist to stop Gu Chengrui from using violence and said respectfully,
"Sir, if I'm not mistaken, you are the boss of Xingyun, right?"
Xingyun raised his eyebrows slightly, the corners of his mouth turned up, and a hint of appreciation and joy hung on his cheeks.