Gu Yu was still wondering how he could be so honest, and after asking Lan Yan, he found out that Jun Xian was back.
Thinking of the second uncle Jun who was a gangster in Jiangnan, Gu Yu's thoughts turned around.
The water bandits led by Uncle Jun's second uncle played a major role in ending the Jiangnan rebellion in a short period of time.
Prince An's rebels are surging in waves, and the imperial troops are still arriving. She is stirring up trouble in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are people chasing her everywhere.
It was Uncle Jun who took her and Junze in.
While guarding Tongning County, it was Uncle Jun who led the water bandits to form a line of defense on the Jiangnan Canal.
Finally, Shao Wuji led his army to arrive, but Jun Xian avoided his attack in time and hid by the river, hiding his merit and fame.
Those water bandits left a deep impression on Gu Yu.
Although her eyes were still injured when she was in the water bandit village, she could still tell with just her ears that these water bandits looked careless, but in fact they walked with style and behaved in an orderly manner.
It's a demeanor that only comes from military training.
Gu Yu had heard that Jun Xian was a maniac about doting on his sister, and now the child that Queen Xiaoming had bought with her life was demoted to a commoner by the Holy Emperor and imprisoned in the Fifth Prince's Mansion.
Jun Xian must not be able to bear this violent temper.
Gu Yu raised the corners of her lips when she thought of the little family concern that Junze still had for the Holy Emperor.
With Jun here, it would be difficult for Junze not to make a decision.
Poor Junze.
Gu Yu felt a little distressed.
But not much.
After Gu Yu washed up and had a quick bite, she heard that someone from the Wang family was visiting.
The person who came was none other than Wang Pei's follower Wang Qi.
Gu Yu looked this man up and down.
Wang Qi stood there, wondering why Gu Yu looked at him like he was picking vegetables at a vegetable market.
Wang Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead, lowered his head and asked, "Mr. Gu, our father sent me here because he wanted me to ask why you hit him at that time."
Gu Yu did not answer directly, only said: "Master Wang, please sit down and have a sip of tea."
Wang Qidao: "I can't care less about Young Master's promotion. I'm eager to reply, so I won't drink tea."
Wang Qi knew that Gu Yu was able to secure the position of Duke of Zhenguo at such a young age, and also relied on Wen Hansi to gain much attention from the Holy Emperor, causing Prime Minister Wang to suffer losses several times. He must be a ruthless character.
Wang Qi knew that his cleverness was not enough in front of Gu Yu, but Wang Pei was a fool and insisted on him coming over.
Wang Qi could only muster up his energy.
Gu Yudao: "Master Wang, you are not giving me face."
Wang Qi was sweating, and he quickly sat down and said, "Don't you dare. Just call me Wang Qi. I can't be called a young master."
Gu Yu did not change his words and said: "The Wang family has been standing for hundreds of years and has countless branches. Although your branch is not as prominent as Prime Minister Wang's family, it is not bad, so why can't you afford it?"
Wang Qi didn't understand what Gu Yu meant, but he still said: "A small family, I don't dare to praise you as a young man."
Gu Yudao: "Young master Wang is backed by the Wang family. He can obviously become an official by studying, so how can he start working as a follower next to Wang Pei?"
Wang Qi became even more nervous. It seemed that Gu Yu had checked him, but he didn't know to what extent.
Wang Qidao: "I am not good at studying and cannot be an official."
In fact, this was not the case. Wang Qi was very smart and passed the scholar examination at the age of seventeen. With the Wang family as his backer, it was no problem to pass the imperial examination.
It's just that Wang Cheng wanted to choose a reading companion for his unsatisfactory son this year, so he chose Wang Qi from the clan.
Wang Qi became Wang Pei's little follower from the humble Wang clan.
He did not follow Wang Pei's lead to improve his studies. Instead, he followed Wang Pei and neglected his studies day by day and fell down.
However, there are blessings and misfortunes, and he has brought a lot of benefits to his family with his cleverness.
Entering an official position may not necessarily bring glory to one's family, but being by Wang Pei's side can lead to prosperity and wealth easily.
Gu Yudao: "Does Mr. Wang just want to be a follower next to Wang Pei all his life?"
Wang Qi's smile stiffened.
Of course not.
That idiot Wang Pei never knew when he would commit suicide. If it weren't for Prime Minister Wang's support, he would have died eight hundred times.
He had long planned to make some more money and get some benefits, so he would find an opportunity to stay away from Wang Pei and cherish his life.
Wang Qi was very sober. Although Gu Yu's words were right, he would not turn to Gu Yu and betray the Wang family.
There have always been struggles between poor families and aristocratic families, but no dynasty or generation has ever been able to defeat aristocratic families.
In his opinion, Mr. Gu's support for a poor family is tantamount to hitting an egg against a stone.
Wang Qidao: "Young Master Gu is joking. I am the prince's companion, not his follower."
Gu Yu secretly thought that this Wang Qi was actually a really smart man.
Gu Yu said calmly: "Young Master Wang can obviously be a master, but he has to be a follower. He is in front of the horse and behind the horse, and he is careful to serve you. It is unexpected. At best, he is a follower, and at worst, he is a coward."
After being told this by Gu Yu many times, Wang Qi couldn't keep the smile on his face no matter how good his temper was.
But Gu Yu's status was far above him, so he could only endure it.
Gu Yu said: "It's a pity that Mr. Wang is obviously a good material for studying, and he is also alert and intelligent, so he may not be able to make a career."
Wang Qidao: "Young Master Gu, if you have something to say, you might as well say it directly."
Gu Yu changed the subject and said, "Does Prime Minister Wang know that Mr. Wang is coming to our palace?"
Wang Qi's expression stiffened.
Of course, he couldn't let Prime Minister Wang know that he was here to question Wang Pei, otherwise Prime Minister Wang would not kill Wang Pei, but would deal with him.
Wang Pei is not taboo about meat and vegetables, no matter how absurd it is, it is okay, but if it is so absurd that he wants to get involved with Young Master Gu, it is too much.
The last time Wang Pei asked him to deliver ivory mats to the Zhenguo Palace, Wang Pei was injured and was uncovered.
Now that Prime Minister Wang knew that Wang Pei was determined to give up, he even sent him to visit Gu Yu.
Adding the two things together, there is no good fruit to be had.
Gu Yu said this now, which made Wang Qi's hair stand on end.
Wang Qidao: "I am the fourth master Wang's companion. I work for the fourth master Wang. Does it matter whether Prime Minister Wang knows or not?"
Gu Yudao: "Young Master Wang is fine as long as it doesn't hinder him. Pingsha, send someone to take Prince Wang back to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Wang Qi stood up with a groan and said: "Wang Qi is just a little person. He can't afford the trouble of Young Master Gu and sent someone to take me back."
With all this fanfare, what exactly does Gu Yu want to do?
Wang Qi was very uneasy.
Gu Yudao: "Little people can also be very clever. I admire Prince Wang's intelligence very much. I think it's a pity that Prince Wang wastes time by Wang Pei's side and looks at the faces of his masters. I look forward to the day when Prince Wang picks up the book."
"After all, being the master of a small family is more comfortable than being the dog of a wealthy family. At least you don't have to worry about the owner being unhappy one day and beating the dog to death with just a word."
Without saying much, Gu Yu never thought that Wang Qi would switch sides with just a few words.
Just plant a seed and let it sprout.
He extended an olive branch to him, and whether he could take it or not would all depend on whether the little bud could sprout.
Wang Qi couldn't help but feel annoyed, he was so angry at Gu Yu's words, but couldn't show it.
Why is it that he is so smart and easy to handle around Wang Pei, but as soon as he meets Gu Yu, he is led by Gu Yu everywhere.
Gu Yu said: "Pingsha, see you off."
Wang Qidao: "Young Master hasn't answered our master's question yet, why did you slap our master?"