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He was already seriously injured, but if he was too sad, the internal injury would be even more difficult.Xiaoer and others persuaded Ma Cheng, and told him some interesting things in the inner school to relieve his boredom.

While talking, Gu Yuanwu came in, and the waiter and the others hurriedly stood up to pay respects. Gu Yuanwu waved his hand and said with a smile: "There are no outsiders, so there is no need to be formal. Let's all sit down."

There is only one couch in this room, Ma Cheng is lying down, and Xiaoer and others sit on the footrest and talk to Ma Cheng.

Xiao Er glanced around the room, stood up hurriedly, went to the outer room and brought in a Taishi chair, placed it in the top position, and invited Gu Yuanwu to sit on it.

This room was originally Gu Yuanwu's temporary resting bedroom in the palace, because Ma Cheng lived, and Gu Yuanwu lived in the Sili Supervisor these days.

The furnishings in the room are exquisite, and there are two small rooms inside and outside, but they are not cramped, they are well arranged, from the bed to the decorations, although there are few things, each piece is of great value.On the outer wall is a pair of couplets with mud and blue background, the frame is very careful, and the red sandalwood scroll is matched with a high-quality jade version, which really does not match the handwriting on it.

When Xiaoer moved the chair, he took a quick look at it, and when he saw the inscription and private seal of the couplet, he understood a little bit in his heart.

It must not be easy for this pair of couplets to be hung in the bedroom so preciously by Gu Yuanwu, a master of calligraphy and painting.It would be fine if it was written by everyone in the present age, but this couplet, from the antithesis to the words, is very crude and naive, and it really doesn't match the exquisite furnishings of the whole house.

When Xiao Er saw it for the first time, he felt that something was wrong. Even a beginner like him knew that in the couplet, the last word of the first couplet should be in a humming tone, so as to contrast with the second couplet. It's right and neat, but it's far from flat.

I thought it was strange at first, but after looking at the inscription carefully, I realized that it was given to Gu Yuanwu by the present crown prince Song Ren.Presumably, it was the first pair written by the prince when he was first enlightened, otherwise Gu Yuanwu would not have cherished it so much.

Thinking of this, Xiao Er raised his head and glanced at the scroll again, his ears were full of things about the prince these days, and he heard a lot, Xiao Er couldn't help being a little curious about the prince who was almost poisoned to death.

Prince, what kind of person is he?

As soon as Gu Yuanwu entered the room, his eyes turned around the five children.Xiao Er went to the outer room to move a chair into the house, and Gu Yuanwu's eyes followed Xiao Er all the time, from the handwriting on the couplet to the clear smile on his face, everything was in his eyes.

Through unannounced investigations and deliberate probing these days, the behavior of Yunxiu and Lian Zui did not deviate too much from Gu Yuanwu's original expectations, but Gu Yuanwu was a little surprised by the child Xiao Er, who originally thought he was just an ordinary child Even if they can endure hardship better than others, it is just a necessary character for children from poor backgrounds.

But what Gu Yuanwu didn't expect was that Xiao Er was not only able to endure hardships, but also extremely smart and eager to learn. In just one month, he had already mastered the courses taught by Gu Yuanwu. Several times when Gu Yuanwu asked him about his homework, Xiao Er was able to speak more profoundly than other children, not only the understanding of what he learned in the book, but also some unique insights. If you study more, your future attainments will definitely be higher than his.

Of course, this is just one of them. To be used by the prince, knowledge is not the most important thing. The key is to see whether the person used is clever, flexible, able to protect himself while also grasping beneficial news. This person not only needs to be smart, but also To know how to wink, know how to manipulate, and know how to climb up, the secrets that a young eunuch can know are very different from the secrets that an inner court chief can know.

Once Xiaoer and the others entered the palace, even if Gu Yuanwu had the supernatural powers, he would be beyond his reach.How far they can get mixed up depends on their own abilities. If they get mixed up well, they will get promoted and get rich, and the crown prince will be enthroned. Abandoned sons may be ignored, or killed.

Gu Yuanwu didn't want to do that either, that's why he had to carefully check and escape the juniors.

After several trials, Gu Yuanwu discovered that Zhao Qing was as he had expected, ruthless, decisive, and never procrastinating in his work; even drunk, forthright, straightforward, with the brightest and most lively disposition, and the most loyal; Yunxiu was not as good, timid and fearful , Whenever there was trouble, he would cry in fright, and Gu Yuanwu had a headache. If these children hadn't talked about everything, they were as good as one person, and Yunxiu wouldn't be left behind if something happened. Just throw it out.

Finally, there is Xiaoer. The potential of Xiaoer really impresses Gu Yuanwu. Not counting the advantages mentioned above, there is another thing that Gu Yuanwu values ​​most. He has a calm temperament and doesn't panic when things happen. The most important thing is that he is especially good at observing words and expressions.

Take one thing as an example.

Gu Yuanwu thought that a few days ago, it was still early in the day, he went back to his room during lunch break to find an accessory, searched in the room, but couldn't find it, it was rewarded by the emperor, and he usually likes it the most, so he put it on the shelf. Enter Baoge.Just in a hurry, it happened that Xiaoer and others came to see Ma Cheng. After seeing the ceremony, no one else paid attention. Gu Zi entered the inner room, but Xiaoer stopped, bowed and asked Gu Yuanwu, "What's the matter, father-in-law?"

Since Gu Yuanwu entered the palace, he has gone through many storms and waves, and he has been able to be calm and calm, his expressions and movements are like carved out of a template, and his calmness has been integrated into his bones. Even if someone tells him that his father is dead, He would not show a half-faced expression in public, not to mention that he just couldn't find something, such a trivial matter, he would never change his face and show his emotions on his face.

So how did the ten-year-old figure it out?Seeing that he obviously hesitated for a moment when he stopped just now, he obviously thought about whether he should ask or not, and he didn't just mention it casually or ask rashly.

This is even more astonishing, Rao was as calm as Gu Yuanwu, he couldn't help but pause, and then replied lightly: "It's nothing."

Xiao Er nodded slightly, and didn't ask any further questions, just saluted and entered the inner room.

If he wanted to ask, Gu Yuanwu wouldn't care so much about it.It was because Xiaoer didn't ask any further questions that made Gu Yuanwu feel that this child is not simple, he advances and retreats properly, he won't be too rushed, and he won't be negligent and indifferent.The key is Xiao Er's attitude, neither humble nor obsequious, just right to the extreme.

It took only one month to learn such a complete set of life-saving methods that the old eunuchs spent a lifetime learning. I have to say that this child is too smart. is rare.

Gu Yuanwu looked at Xiaoer in front of him, and felt more and more satisfied: It is a good seedling, but it is still too tender, and it will need to be beaten before it can really mature.

Today is the fifteenth day of April, half a month later, it will be the day when Xiaoer and the others officially enter the palace as errands.It's almost time, and it's time to pick it out.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuanwu picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, and asked how Ma Cheng was injured.

Ma Cheng hurriedly bowed his body to answer, Gu Yuanwu nodded, then smiled and said: "I also know about your body, you can't do heavy work, if you want to live a few more years, I'm afraid you will have to hang yourself with medicine every day. You How can you hold on when you enter the inner palace as an errand?"

This was said bluntly and bluntly, Lian Zui couldn't help frowning when he heard it harshly.Yunxiu became nervous, looking back and forth among the crowd anxiously, Zhao Qing glared at Gu Yuanwu, wishing to ask him loudly: What exactly do you want to say.

The matter of Ma Cheng is their heart disease. After nearly a month of care, Ma Cheng's body has not improved, and his internal injuries have not healed for a long time. He has to take warming and tonic medicine every day. Coarse envoys and handymen are a hurdle that these young eunuchs who have just entered the palace cannot escape. With Ma Cheng's appearance, he might not be able to survive even half a year.

Xiao Er tugged at his sleeve, and his heart suddenly lifted.

In the past few days, the more he thought about it, the more something was wrong. Gu Yuanwu was kind to them again and again. Happiness and joy, the deeper meaning, is still impossible to think of with his current mind.

When I was at home, I developed the habit of pondering people's hearts and paying attention to everything, because my parents didn't like it, and if Xiao Er didn't think of something or couldn't do it well, he would be reprimanded by his parents. He really wanted to win in that poor family. Seeing a little affection from his parents, that's why he developed this habit. Unexpectedly, over time, the habit became natural, and it even became the capital to make Gu Yuanwu look at him differently.

Xiao Er didn't know why Gu Yuanwu helped them again and again, and he didn't know what he was going to say to them at this moment. He just heard that there was something in his words, and his attitude changed drastically. Knowing Ma Cheng's situation at this time, his heart couldn't help sinking.

After Gu Yuanwu said the beginning, he carefully observed the expressions on the faces of Xiaoer and the others, and after scanning around, he shook his head and snorted coldly: "After training for so long, I still have the same expression on my face, whatever I think in my heart. If something happens to you, how can I count on you. If you don’t fight, you’ll sell me out.”

The younger ones hurriedly knelt down, "Eunuch Gu is kind to us, no matter how bold the younger ones are, they dare not put Eunuch in danger."

Gu Yuanwu waited for Xiao Er and the others to express their determination, and said intermittently: "Get up. I know that you are all good children who value love and righteousness, otherwise I would not violate the taboo in the palace. , leave Ma Cheng in my room."

Xiaoer and the others got up anxiously, Zhao Qing looked up at Gu Yuanwu, and said with a sneer, "If you have something to say, please speak up, we are not ignorant of flattery, Ma Cheng's kindness, we will always keep it in our hearts, and we will never give up." will forget."

According to the rules in the palace, once a servant or maid gets sick, no matter what kind of illness it is, they will be sent to the Jingxi Hall immediately. Get angry with the master.No matter where the errand is, even if it is just a person who cleans the yard and cannot get close to the master at all, it is no exception.

The conditions in Jingxi Hall are extremely poor. Many powerless palace people died inside because of untimely treatment. This place, like the Huanyi Bureau, is a taboo in the palace. Once the servants of the inner court leave the palace, Arriving at these two places means that you can only wait to die.

Gu Yuanwu did take a risk by leaving Ma Cheng in his room to recover from his injuries.It's just that it took a month for him to point this out on purpose, what was his plan.