From the birth of a son to the separation of Nuwa and her path to becoming a god

Meng Liu said: "Has it been found?"

"Reporting to the princess, the deceased Gu Bingwen of the Gu family used to be the crown prince. However, after Mr. Gu died of illness, his son also died of tuberculosis, leaving an orphan and a widowed mother. People in the Gu family have changed their minds according to the circumstances. Over the years, this has changed the relationship between mother and son. The two of them ignored it, and although they did not occupy the Gu family's property, they did not add insult to injury."

"In this way, the Gu family can be considered a clean family." Meng Liu held his chin in thought.

Lin Er added: "The Gu family is naturally smart. He has just taken the national examination and is very likely to be among the top three."

Will you try? By the way, this year's imperial examination has just ended. For a family like the Gu family whose ancestors were well-known but declining in the capital, their descendants can only study hard to get ahead.

No wonder Gu Zhixing was so old-fashioned. He must have been stupid in reading.

Meng Liu asked some more details, then packed up and went to bed.

The next day, Meng Liu walked around the princess mansion, doing morning exercises while getting familiar with her own territory. She had not had time to look carefully before, and had been busy familiarizing herself with the identity of the original owner.

Compared to the palace, her princess mansion is really not very luxurious, and the utensils and objects used are only a little better than those in ordinary homes.

Just as he was sighing, Jiang Xiangfu, Emperor Xuancheng's personal eunuch, arrived.

Eunuch Jiang's visit this time was ordered by Emperor Xuancheng, mainly to reward the princess with some items to calm the princess's shock.

Meng Liu knew that her speech at the Jokhang Temple had reached the emperor's ears. The emperor was happy that she flattered him, so regardless of her beating, the incident was over.

The items rewarded this time seemed to be much better than those used by the princess mansion. Meng Liu sighed in his heart, he was really not favored!

Cuilian smiled happily beside her. Apart from the New Year's Day, this was the first time the emperor rewarded them as princesses.

Meng Liu asked the maid to put the rewards in the warehouse and put them away. He took a bath again, packed them up again, and went out with others.

The carriage was swaying all the way, and the Gu family was really far away. She finally arrived before she could patiently win.

Although the Gu family has declined, the Gu family's house was built by the ancestors of the Gu family. It is quite big, even bigger than her princess's house. The door knocker is a little rusty, but the door is vermilion and very bright. It can be seen at a glance that it was recently built. Recently painted, the former grandeur can still be seen.

Cuilian stepped forward and knocked on the door. After a while, a clear male voice answered: "It's coming, it's coming, right now!"

The person who opened the door was a man about ten years old. Judging from his clothes, he must be Gu Zhixing's book boy.

Meng Liu suppressed what the maid was about to say and said gently, "I'm looking for your young master."

Taosheng looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, his face turned slightly red, and he stammered: "You...come with me."

The group of people followed Taosheng through the courtyard to the main hall, not even seeing a few maids or servants along the way.

Madam Gu was still wondering who it was. When she saw Meng Liu, she hurriedly wanted to salute, but Meng Liu supported her and signaled that there was no need to be polite.

Madam Gu was a little uneasy.

Meng Liu said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Gu, for rescuing the siege that day. I am here to thank you today."

She called herself me instead of me. Knowing that she meant no harm, Madam Gu breathed a sigh of relief: "It's just a simple task, princess, don't take it to heart."

Meng Liu shook his head: "The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring of water, as it should be."

Madam Gu agreed. Although the princess said she wanted to repay her kindness, she didn't bring anything with her. She didn't covet those material things, just because she was afraid that the princess would have other ideas. At the moment, there was no crown prince in the court, and the princess had a younger brother from the same mother. Even if she wanted to win over , nor should they find their declining Gu family.

Gu Zhixing walked upright and felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Meng Liu. Although he was old-fashioned, he was not a fool. The unmarried woman asked the man if he was married. The meaning was quite obvious. He hadn't slept well in the past few days and kept guessing. Could it be that I thought wrongly?

There had always been rumors in the capital that Princess Wen Ning was weak and incompetent, and that she knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy or painting, but when he looked at the princess at the Jokhang Temple, she was so dazzling that she was exactly the same as the rumors, which had nothing to do with it.

Princess Wen Ning is noble and beautiful, how could she fall in love with him? He repeatedly thought about what there was in him that the princess could plot. When he thought too much, he felt that he was a little overstepping and against the rules. But the less he allowed himself to think about it, the more he thought about it, so he didn't sleep well these past few days. He was now green and blue. black.

"Meet the princess." Gu Zhixing followed the standard etiquette.

Meng Liu looked at his face, it was really good, it was simply divine.

Gu Zhixing was not asked to stand up for a long time, but he did not move and kept his saluting posture.

Madam Gu hurriedly said: "Princess..."

Meng Liu: "No courtesy."

Gu Zhixing stood up straight. Madam Gu greeted Meng Liu to sit at the main seat, secretly pulled his sleeves and sat on the side, and ordered the maid to serve tea.

The family tradition is also pretty good. Although there is only one widowed mother, Mrs. Gu is very respectful and does not have bad habits such as flattery.

Meng Liu took a sip of tea and said, "I came here this time to repay Young Master for speaking out at the Jokhang Temple to save the siege last time."

Gu Zhixing handed over his hand: "Although I don't hold an official position, I am still a scholar. It is my duty to live on the emperor's salary and worry about the emperor."

This is not bad. Although Gu Zhixing only took part in the examination this year, he was selected to be elected early. He is exempted from taxes every year as per the regulations and can also receive a meager salary.

Meng Liu smiled: "It is my father who should share your worries, not me, so this favor must be repaid."

Before the mother and son of the Gu family could respond, Meng Liu, who had always disdained to beat around the bush, hit the straight line and said, "How about I pledge myself to you?"

Gu Zhixing's whole body turned red from head to toe. Madam Gu was also shocked, but she was able to hold her own. "Princess is joking, the Gu... The Gu family doesn't... dare not reach out..."

Meng Liu: "I just want to ask if you are willing?"

Although this was an answer to Mrs. Gu, Meng Liu's eyes looked directly at Gu Zhixing.

Feeling itchy all over from being stared at by her, Gu Zhixing cleared his throat and pretended to be calm: "Your Highness the Princess's marriage should be granted by the Emperor. I dare not agree to it at will. This is against the rules."

This person is really difficult to deal with. She didn't say that he promised that the two of them would get married immediately. Didn't they tell each other first, and if they were interested in her, they would go to the emperor to marry him.

Now it seems that Gu Zhixing is good-looking, but she really doesn't like his temperament. When he comes to follow the rules, her child will be one month old, so she might as well forget it and find another candidate.

Meng Liu told Cuilian to take out what she brought.

"In this case, I don't want to force others to do anything. Please accept these things, Mr. Gu."

Gu Zhixing wanted to get up and say no, but Mrs. Gu quickly stopped him: "It's his blessing that the princess likes him. He doesn't force anyone to do anything. Please take these things back, princess. Zhixing doesn't understand the style, and he's also worried about whether he's worthy of it." Come on princess..."