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Chapter 212 The dowry of the mansion

"What books have I read..."

Guo Wei was very curious about this, and Guo Hao looked at him with a little guilty look.

"I have read the Analects of Confucius, Mencius, and the Book of Songs, the Book of Books, the Book of Rites, the Book of Rites, the Book of Changes, the Book of Changes, and the Spring and Autumn Annals..."

Guo Hao became less confident the more he said it. Although he was bored before and memorized all these books, he did not understand the meaning of it. Once Guo Wei took the school entrance exam, it would be easy to reveal his feelings.

"I've read a lot of books. Why do you say that you are a little unfamiliar with your studies? No wonder you can write such good poems, but you have read so many books."

Hearing Guo Wei's praise, Guo Hao lowered his head cleanly and said, "I have only read it, but I don't want to understand it very much."

"Haha, it's not easy to read it, but I heard that your family was very poor when you were a child. Where did those books come from?"

Facing Guo Wei's question, Guo Hao didn't know how to answer for a moment, and could only say: "I learned by chance that an old scholar should have stayed."

"The old scholar you mentioned should have the surname Qiu, right?"

Guo Wei said meaningfully, Guo Hao was shocked, and subconsciously looked up and saw Guo Wei looking at him with a smile.

"yes."

"No wonder, I have asked someone to check the archives of the palace. Your childhood sweetheart Qiu, his father was a young magistrate in the Sitianjian of Tang Dynasty, and he was a Jinshi when he was young.

Later, because of a mistake in the calendar deduction, Li Siyuan was dismissed from office and imprisoned in prison. Later, he died in prison for some reason."

After Guo Wei finished speaking, Guo Hao suddenly realized that Qiunan's father was an official from the Later Tang Dynasty, so it would not be surprising that he had books at home.

"It is thanks to your father-in-law whom you have never met. His tomb is in Chenqiaoyi, north of Bianliang. If you have the opportunity to worship him."

When Guo Hao heard the three words "Chen Qiaoyi", he couldn't help but feel moved. Is it so coincidental that his father-in-law was buried in the place where Lao Zhao raised his army.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Although Guo Hao was surprised, his face did not show it. Guo Wei nodded and said, "There is only so much I can do for you. Treat Ning'er well. You will preside over the imperial examination. I will let others do it."

"I obey the order."

Guo Wei has made arrangements, and Guo Hao can only obey the orders. The other Guo Wei didn't say anything and directly asked Guo Hao to go back to prepare for the marriage.

On the way back to Guo’s mansion, Guo Hao saw a mansion being cleaned up. It was not far from Guo’s mansion. Although there was no plaque on it, Guo Hao also knew that this was the Prince’s Mansion.

Guo Hao stopped at the door and suddenly saw an old acquaintance, which turned out to be Wang Shouen.

"Isn't this Duke Xu? Why did he look unhappy? Who messed with your old man?"

Guo Hao joked. Wang Shouen saw Guo Hao's face turned cold, but he didn't dare to be rude, so he bowed and said, "It turns out that it is the prince consort. Why do you ask clearly? It's not just to choose the prince consort's mansion for you. Your Majesty asked me to give up the house!"

Hearing this sentence, Guo Hao's depression suddenly disappeared. In fact, Guo Hao always felt that it was unfair to Wang Shouen being named Duke. This guy was so ruthless to Guo Wei before and was corrupt, so Guo Wei still kept him.

"Feel is your residence. You see this, why don't I go and talk to Your Majesty. I don't need this residence anyway. I actually have a residence!"

When Wang Shouen heard that Guo Hao was going to find Guo Wei, he quickly grabbed him and said with a smile: "Mr. Prince Consort, please spare me. Su Fengji almost killed me when you made the chamber of commerce.

If Liu Chengyou hadn't acted quickly and His Majesty was in time, my life would have been explained. Isn't it just a mansion? It would have been regarded as a gift to my son-in-law!"

Wang Shouen finally understood that Guo Hao's generousness was actually putting a trap for him. He, who was left behind in Xijing, dared to pay taxes. Even if he didn't dare to be greedy, the imperial court was not a fool.

After Wang Shouen was dismissed from office by Guo Wei, he returned to Bianliang to go around in relationships, but ended up hitting a wall everywhere. It was not until Guo Wei pacified that he became an official again.

"How dare I accept such an expensive gift? I don't have the courage of Duke Xu. I'd better ask His Majesty to return it to you!"

"No, don't, Your Majesty has actually compensated me. Don't worry, just stay there, don't be embarrassed!"

After Wang Shouen said that, he left with excuses. Guo Hao looked at Wang Shouen's back and shook his head. He had regarded this guy as his strong enemy before, but he did not expect that in less than a year, the situations of the two had been exchanged.

The Prince Consort's Mansion was being arranged, and Guo Hao was not interested in visiting. When he returned home, Li Fu looked at him with some concern.

Facing Li Fu, Guo Hao really didn't know how to speak. If he said he wanted to move out, Li Fu would definitely think more, but if he didn't say it, it would be even more sudden.

"Fu'er, I..."

"You need to say nothing, I know everything. Princess Yongning told me that she would come to our place secretly at that time. She didn't like that big mansion and wanted to live with us."

Guo Hao was a little surprised and puzzled: "She really said that?"

Li Fu nodded: "She told me that the palace in the palace is much larger than that house, but the house is too big and cold and empty, and it is not as stable as our small courtyard to live in peace."

Guo Hao was relieved when he heard this. On this issue, someone had to make concessions. Generally speaking, Li Fu could only compromise. Unexpectedly, Guo Yongning would cooperate.

"Okay, then let's live together. If it really doesn't work, I'll ask someone to dig a tunnel and open up the two yards. We can live anywhere at that time, and I won't leave you behind."

Li Fu felt much more at ease when she heard this. After talking for a while, Guo Hao returned to the study and began to think about what betrothal gifts to give.

If it is an ordinary family, Guo Hao will give some gold, silver, jewelry, silk, and satin. Although these things are a bit vulgar, they are real.

Moreover, Concubine Dong asked for a betrothal gift, which was actually out of respect. Otherwise, Guo Hao would not have to worry about it at all, because the prince-consort is equivalent to a son-in-law to a certain extent, and the betrothal gift is only etiquette.

In this way, if he wants to marry a royal princess, the betrothal gift cannot be too ordinary. At least he must be worthy of his identity. If he is compared with the dowry, Guo Hao will really become a son-in-law!

In order to choose the betrothal gift, he called Chen Lin back from Luoyang. Since Guo Hao left, this guy has taken Li Wanniang to settle in Luoyang. With Ang Lee there, he is very convenient for him to do anything. Moreover, he has returned from Hedong and the two have not met yet.

Luoyang is not far from Bianliang. The pigeon set off in the morning and Chen Lin arrived the next night. As a father, he had a beard, which added a bit of charm to his already handsome face.

"You boy is not good enough. You know I'm back, so why don't you come back quickly."

"This is not that the pig is still young and I really can't get away. Later, I heard that you were promoted, so I didn't rush to come back."

As he said that, Li Wanniang got out of the carriage, bowed to Guo Hao, holding a baby in her arms, and now she is less than one year old, so it is indeed difficult to travel.

"Okay, you kid is also a father and still has a beard. Why do I look so awkward? I really want to... Forget it, it's windy outside, hurry up and get in."

As he said that, Guo Hao let the two of them into the yard, Li Fu took Li Wan's mother away directly, while Guo Hao took Chen Lin into the study.

"I said Brother Guo, Lord Guo, you are so anxious to call me back. What's wrong? I've been traveling for a day and haven't eaten yet. If you have anything to do, don't wait for me to finish my meal!"

Guo Hao looked outside after hearing this and shouted, "Come on, have a drink."

After saying that, he turned around and looked at Chen Lin: "I want to marry Yongning, you should know this!"

"I know, this is a good thing. You will be the prince consort in the future!"

Guo Hao shook his head when he heard this: "I don't like this title, it makes me feel like I'm having a soft meal. It's okay if others call me. You don't allow me to call you in the future, otherwise I will be anxious."

"Hey, what's wrong with the prince consort? Your Majesty has a dismissed official position? Is there anything wrong with it?"

"This... I just feel awkward anyway. OK, I won't talk to you anymore. Please help me think about what bet gifts to give me. It's better to be more ingenious. I don't want to be compared."

Chen Lin couldn't help laughing when he heard this and said, "I thought it was a big deal. Isn't it just a betrothal gift? Do you want pearls from the East China Sea, corals from the South China Sea, ginseng from the Buxian Mountain, and snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountain. I have it at home.
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