Song Mu announced his return in his own way, which also brought Gu Shifan's birthday party to a new level.
Such a flamboyant and unrestrained way was done by Song Mu after careful consideration. Although Gu Shifan was not clear about his current predicament, he also knew that it was difficult and that there was someone who was making things difficult for him behind his back.
As the son-in-law at the moment, Song Mu also had the strength of the Imperial Academy. Even if he did not participate in the water transportation matters under Gu Shifan's charge, he still had to use his own strength to find peace for the Gu family.
Sure enough, after the news spread instantly, many people came, and the Gu family was full of people.
Song Mu, on the other hand, has already withdrawn to the backyard. The protagonist of this birthday should be Taigu Shifan.
At this moment, in the backyard, Song Mu was talking with several officials from Jinling.
These were all the people Song Mu knew when he was giving lectures in Jinling. Gu Zhizhi was also among them now and was talking to Song Mu.
"Song Zhuangyuan, we just said that it is impossible for you to fall into disgrace in Western Xinjiang like that. We are very happy to come back this time."
Several people nodded one after another, and Song Mu also bowed his hands to them. He also knew that everyone had spoken up for him in the past, so they were all trustworthy people.
"Song Mu is ashamed, I have made you all worry so much."
Everyone also raised their hands, their faces a little embarrassed, and even more so with a bit of reverence. What Song Mu just said made everyone feel that Song Mu at this moment was a true scholar.
At this time, Gu Zhizhi hesitated for a moment, then raised his hands towards Song Mu and said.
"Song Zhuangyuan, in fact, we are here to confirm your return, and secondly, we want Song Zhuangyuan to help us solve an urgent need."
Song Mu was stunned when he heard this and motioned for Gu Zhizhi to continue.
"When the first champion of the Song Dynasty gave a lecture in Jinling, we had a sudden enlightenment, and then we formed a society in Jinling, based on the practice of what the champion of the Song Dynasty said."
"Everything was fine at first, and even scholars like us have made a lot of progress. However, in the past two years, the government seems not to allow us to form associations, especially saying that our theories are crooked."
"During this period, there was still a scholar in the city who made rude remarks, and the government also wanted to clamp down on it, so we are waiting..."
After hearing this, Song Mu finally understood what the other party meant, and this time he raised his hand and said.
"Song knows this and will say some fair words to you. We, the literary dynasty, want to worship literature and culture. Such suppression must be unreasonable."
Hearing what Song Mu said, everyone looked happy. At this moment, they only felt that things were getting better, but at this time, a voice sounded next to them.
"I know what you are talking about. It is complicated, but I can handle it for you, and you don't have to worry too much."
Everyone turned around suddenly when they heard these words. When they saw that the person who came was actually the Governor, everyone looked a little frustrated. Song Mu also quickly bowed and handed over.
Governor Lai just waved his hand and said a few words of encouragement to everyone to study, and they left in good spirits.
There were Gu Chengxiu and Sun Qinghe in the courtyard. They also wanted to get up, but Governor Lai held out his hand to stay. Several people sat down and all looked at Governor Lai.
Song Mu poured tea for Governor Lai. Governor Lai took a sip of tea and then looked at Song Mu. The expression on his face seemed to be curious and worried. After a while, he put down the tea cup and sighed softly.
"Song Zhuangyuan, I am very impressed by you."
"Regardless of writing and military strategy, there are probably few people in the Wen Dynasty who can compare with you."
Governor Lai said with great emotion. Gu Chengxiu and Sun Qinghe next to him also smiled. At this moment, Sun Qinghe also looked at Song Mu and spoke immediately.
"My nephew's level of cultivation is already comparable to that of Lan Xian. Alas, when I found out about you that day, it was really..."
Sun Qinghe sighed, but waved his hand and said that there was no need to say more about the past. He only said that Song Mu's age and state now attracted much attention in the Wen Dynasty. What the future will bring, no one can see clearly.
Song Mu grinned and held his hands.
At this moment, several people asked Song Mu a few more questions, but then the conversation changed. Governor Lai suddenly looked at Song Mu and spoke.
"After Song Zhuangyuan returns to Jinling this time, what are his plans next?"
Several people looked at it one after another, and Song Mu was stunned for a moment, then lowered his eyes and said.
"Now Song Mu naturally wants to spend time with his family. As for other matters, we may need to consider them in the long term."
After hearing this, Governor Lai also lowered his eyes, suddenly raised his eyes to look at Song Mu, and said.
"Then the champion of Song Dynasty, when do you plan to go to Chang'an?"
Everyone who heard this was stunned. Sun Qinghe even frowned and spoke to Governor Lai without hesitation.
"Sir, you..."
Song Mu was also stunned, and he hesitated to answer.
Governor Lai also knew the reason, but he sighed and said.
"Zhuangyuan of the Song Dynasty, although Chang'an has nothing to do with you, I have an idea behind what I said."
Song Mu looked at him, and Governor Lai immediately spoke to Song Mu.
"In the past few years since the number one scholar of Song Dynasty was absent from the Wen Dynasty, do you know what happened to Your Majesty?"
When Song Mu heard this, his heart couldn't help but tighten, and he quickly spoke.
"As your Majesty said, does your Majesty have any differences now?"
Song Mu seemed to hear something different from this. During this period, he was eager to return home. He really had no way of knowing what was going on in the court. At this moment, his face was full of confusion.
Gu Chengxiu and Sun Qinghe, who could hear this, looked at each other, and the man who came over also lowered his eyes slightly and remained silent.
Governor Na Lai pursed his lips and then said.
"To be honest, I know that Your Majesty is currently ill."
"In the past few years, your Majesty's health has been deteriorating for some reason. Even if the scholar investigates, he doesn't know the reason. I only know that your Majesty has become ill due to overwork, his cultivation has stagnated, and his body is aging quickly."
Song Mu stood up suddenly and immediately felt that there was something wrong with this. However, Governor Lai just looked at Song Mu and sighed.
"Zhuangyuan of the Song Dynasty, I want you to go to Chang'an, but it is because the party disputes in the Wen Dynasty are getting worse now. Your Majesty is issuing orders arbitrarily, and the court seems to be a mess."
"Now that the East Palace is weak and there is turmoil in all directions, Chang'an and I have seen chaos."
As soon as he said these words, Gu Chengxiu next to him coughed, and Sun Qinghe also frowned slightly and said with a grin.
"My lord, I'm afraid this is an exaggeration. Although Prime Minister Feng and Prime Minister Tan have differences, their policies are clear. Today, the Wen Dynasty can be considered half of its prosperous age."
Song Mu's expression paused when he heard these words. He roughly understood what Governor Lai meant. At this moment, he lowered his eyes slightly and thought a little.
"What Mr. Sun said is true. I also thought that I was worrying too much, but I couldn't help it..."
"The number one scholar doesn't have to find it difficult. In the current situation, I don't want the number one scholar to turn the tide, but I want the number one scholar to solve your majesty's problems."
"The number one scholar is now at the Hanlin level and can already do a lot of things."
Song Mu also heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. What Governor Lai said may have been a bit too flattering, but Song Mu did have the idea of going to Chang'an.
Now that I have this strength, what I can do is no longer so simple.
But Song Mu didn't expect that Chang'an would look like this now.
Song Mu was a little confused as to what the reason was, and he was also worried about whether there was something demonic about it.
After a while, Song Mu looked up to the north, then lowered his eyes and said.
"Thank you for your advice, sir. Song Mu will consider this matter carefully."
"We should go to Chang'an, but this time, we shouldn't do that again."