Time Traveling: The Man and Wife Heads the House

The next day, Lu Zixiu and Tan Shi went out early in the morning according to the plan. They were going to eat the famous breakfast in the imperial capital - pancakes and fruits.

When they went out, Gu Xihe had just woken up.

Zhang Chi held him in his arms, looked at his bleary-eyed and flushed face, couldn't help but kissed his forehead, and said in a low voice, "Sleep more? There are still a few days left for the exam. When I want to sleep late, I can’t sleep.”

Gu Xihe turned over and said to him, "It's not comfortable to lie down like this. Brother Chi, help me up!"

"All right!"

Zhang Chi saw that his body was getting heavier and heavier, and it was difficult for him to turn over, and his heart ached.

He once thought of taking the exam for him himself, but, he recited poems and compose correctly, and he had no problem writing articles, but his handwriting was too bad.Compared with Gu Xihe's iron hook and silver paddle, his is like rotten straw, it's impossible to see.He studied with Gu Xihe for a few days, and secretly practiced a lot. Although he had made great progress, he was still far behind. He didn't want to lose Gu Xihe's face.

After Zhang Chi waited on Gu Xihe to wash up, a waiter came to ask when breakfast would be served.

Zhang Chi said: "It will be delivered in a quarter of an hour, just put it in the hall outside."

"Yes."

They lived so many days that the guys got to know their habits.The inner room cannot be entered, and all things are put in the hall outside, and Zhang Chi takes them in again.

Gu Xihe's stomach was getting bigger and bigger, and it was getting harder and harder to hide it.Fortunately, he didn't go out, and he didn't let people in, so no outsiders found out.

The breakfast is very rich, including millet porridge, wontons, steamed dumplings, pies, fried dough sticks, steamed buns, red bean cakes, almond cakes, pickled radish strips, and the table is full.

After Gu Xihe became pregnant, her appetite was much larger than before, but she still likes a light diet.And Zhang Chi is not picky about food, and often fills his stomach with the leftovers from Gu Xihe's meals.Once, Lu Zixiu laughed at him, saying that Gu Xihe was pregnant, and he also put on a lot of flesh.

The two of them were having breakfast when they heard hurried footsteps outside, and soon the door was pushed open, and Lu Zixiu came in panting.

As soon as he entered the room, he shouted loudly: "Xihe, it's not good!"

Zhang Chi put down the bun in his hand, frowned and said, "Mr. Lu, what are you doing in such a sudden surprise?"

Lu Zixiu ignored him, sat next to Gu Xihe, and hurriedly said: "Xihe, I heard some news, amazing news!"

Gu Xihe swallowed the rice porridge in his mouth, and said, "What news?"

"The emperor is gone!"

The spoon in Gu Xihe's hand fell into the bowl all of a sudden, making a crisp sound.

He stared blankly at Lu Zixiu, "The emperor died? Really?"

Lu Zixiu nodded vigorously, "Of course it is true! Now the gates of the imperial capital have been closed, and the imperial guards are guarding all the streets. Also, I heard that the crown prince ascended the throne overnight and changed the name of the country to Ning. Common people Everyone is discussing that this year's Enke is probably gone."

Gu Xihe couldn't help thinking, the emperor passed away and the country mourned for three years, not to mention Enke, even the normal exams would be cancelled.Even if the new emperor succeeds to the throne, if he wants to start the imperial examination, it will be next year at the earliest.

Zhang Chi wondered: "How old is the emperor? How can you say that he is gone? Didn't he just get a prince this year?"

Gu Xihe said: "If you calculate the age of the late emperor, it's just passed. As for how to say it's gone, it's not something we ordinary people can know."

Looking at Gu Xihe's gloomy face, Zhang Chi felt gloomy, "Xihe, we finally got here, but we can't take the exam. Alas!"

Lu Zixiu also said: "Yes! How many students are sad and disappointed by this!"

Gu Xihe lost his appetite at all, put down his hands, and said in a low voice: "There is no other way. During the national mourning period, all activities will be exempted. His Royal Highness just wants talents. He has just ascended the throne, and his foundation is unstable. You can't risk the disapproval of the world and act independently."

Lu Zixiu also sighed, "I didn't expect this to happen. Xihe, tell me, is your luck good or bad?"

His words reminded Zhang Chi, and he laughed, "Xihe, it's just right if we fail the exam, we can go back."

Gu Xihe also laughed, as Zhang Chi said, this is not entirely a bad thing.

However, "We just want to leave, and we won't be able to leave for a while."

Zhang Chi asked anxiously: "Why? You can't pass the exam, why don't you let people go home?"

Lu Zixiu also calmed down at this time, and explained: "At this moment, the city is under martial law, and no one can go out. We can only wait for the news, when the martial law will be lifted, and when can we leave."

"Okay!" Zhang Chi knew that what Lu Zixiu said made sense, "We'll wait. But Xihe, if the ban is lifted, we'll leave immediately."

Gu Xihe is now more than six months pregnant, so there is no delay.

"it is good."

Gu Xihe agreed, thinking in his heart that since Mu Xuan successfully inherited the throne, he should not be needed anymore.

Unexpectedly, at night, Mu Xuan quietly went to the Yingbin Inn.

He was still dressed in the same clothes, his face was a bit haggard, but his eyes were brighter than before. After seeing him for a few days, his body was even more awe-inspiring.

When he arrived, Gu Xihe was watching Zhang Chi's writing.

Zhang Chi stood in front of the table, bent slightly, supported the table with one hand, and held a pen with his wrist hanging on the other, writing stroke by stroke.

Gu Xihe leaned casually on the soft couch, squinted at Zhang Chi, his eyes seemed to be closed but not asleep, and gave guidance in a low voice from time to time.

The door was not closed, Mu Xuan couldn't help but lighten his steps when he saw this warm scene, and didn't let Tang Zheng make a sound.

He walked in slowly, and Zhang Chi just finished writing the last word.

His gaze swept across Zhang Chi's handwriting. The layout was good, but the basic skills were not enough. It was just a shelf, but it couldn't stand up.

If you take a closer look, it is Chen Ziang's poem: "When I think about the long distance between heaven and earth, I feel sad and weep. Those who know me say I am worried, and those who don't know say what I want!"

"Nice poem!"

Mu Xuan's applause scared the two people in the room.

Zhang Chi subconsciously went to look at Gu Xihe, and seeing that his face was normal, he stared at Mu Xuan, "Your Highness, can you stop being so scary? If you scare Xihe and the child in your stomach to the best of your ability, I... ..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Xihe had already stood up and pulled him to kneel down.

Gu Xihe bowed his head and said: "The grassroots Gu Xihe kowtowed to the emperor, long live the emperor..."

Mu Xuan bent down to help him up with his own hands, and sighed, "Xihe, don't be polite to me. I'm here this time to ask you two questions."

Gu Xihe said: "Sit down, let's talk slowly."

Mu Xuan nodded and asked Tang Zheng to wait outside.

Mu Xuan sat down on the throne, and Zhang Chi looked at him at a young age, pretending to be old-fashioned, and it was difficult to connect him with the king of a country.

"Xihe, Brother Zhang, since the two of you already know what happened, I won't say much. I came here this time to ask you how to deal with my brothers?"

Gu Xihe looked at him, and said calmly, "Your Majesty, it doesn't matter what brother Chi and I think, what matters is what you think."

Mu Xuan's face darkened, and his tone was a little irritable.

"Of course I have my own ideas. However, there are always some people making noise in front of me, and I need to stop their mouths."

Zhang Chi said: "Your Majesty, how did the previous emperor ascend the throne?"

"My father is the youngest child of the emperor's grandfather. When he ascended the throne, several of his elder brothers had already been confiscated by the emperor. Their land was far away from the imperial capital. Therefore, when the father ascended the throne, they had no It's beyond the reach of the whip. Although there are one or two uncles who are not convinced, but the father has been the prince for many years, his foundation is relatively stable, and he firmly controls the military power. They dare not do anything they want. But my current situation is different from him The same. My two imperial brothers are only one year older than me, so it should be reasonable to let them open their teeth and build a mansion now. I also have a few younger brothers, all of whom are only ten years old, and it is them who I have a headache for."

While listening to Mu Xuan's words, Zhang Chi used his brains, and when he finished speaking, he also had an idea.

"Your Majesty, since the two older princes are about the same age, let them marry and divide them up. This is the ancestral system, and no one will say anything. You will treat the younger princes as your own sons." Well, we'll separate them out when they're old enough."

Mu Xuan was stunned, "Being my son? But I'm not married yet!"

Zhang Chi said with a smile: "I mean, keep it as it is. When they reach their age, they can be divided out."

Mu Xuan stroked his chin and said, "I think so too, but my teacher said that there will be troubles if there are so many princes in the palace."

Gu Xihe smiled faintly: "Then what does he mean?"

"My teacher said that they and I are both half-brothers, so they must have ambiguity. It is better to let them out of the palace as soon as possible."

"Nonsense!" Zhang Chi slapped the table suddenly, "Your Majesty, you can't listen to them! If you let them out of the palace for such a small child, what will the common people in the world think of you?"

"Brother Chi!" Gu Xihe called him in a low voice, and Zhang Chi realized that he was too loud.

He lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, the common people will feel that you are not tolerant, and your younger brothers will feel resentful towards you because of this, and become enemies instead."

Gu Xihe also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, you should think twice!"

Muchen sighed, "I think so too. But I'm also worried. Now they are still young and have little thought. But what about when they get older? It's hard to say it's not a hidden danger."

Zhang Chi was silent. For an emperor, the most important thing is his throne, right?Family love doesn't exist, does it?He darkened his face and didn't want to talk anymore.

Gu Xihe glanced at him, and said softly: "Your Majesty, you should learn from history. If you look at the previous history, you will know what to do. In fact, as long as your ability is strong enough, what are you afraid of?"

Muchen thought for a moment, then laughed.

"What Xihe said is true. Let me think about it again."

Gu Xihe breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Your majesty, it is the blessing of the princes that you can think about it."

Muchen sighed, "Although they are not my mother, they are also my younger brothers. They are not too much, and I can still tolerate them."

"The emperor's heart is kind, he must be a good emperor for a while."

Muchen shook his head, "Xihe, I didn't realize until I sat in this seat that it is difficult to be a good emperor!"

Zhang Chi nodded, in full agreement.

Muchen stood up and said: "It's getting late, I won't bother you two anymore, I'll go back first."

Gu Xihe bent down and saluted, "Your Majesty, walk slowly."

Zhang Chi sent two steps away, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, when will the embargo be lifted? Xihe and I want to go back."

Muchen looked down at Gu Xihe's stomach, and asked, "Xihe's stomach seems to be getting bigger again. How many months?"

Gu Xihe said in a low voice, "It's been more than six months."

Mu Chen nodded, "It's time to go back earlier. But, I don't want to let you go! If you leave, who will answer my questions?"

Zhang Chi's face immediately changed. What does he mean?Do you want to keep Xihe?

"Your Majesty, you have so many courtiers, there must be someone who can help you?"

Muchen shook his head, "I only knew it when I became the emperor. Talent is rare! Although there are a few veterans in the court who support me, they are stubborn in their thinking and refuse to be flexible. Some of them have unclear thoughts, and I dare not treat them sincerely. What I want is an official who sincerely helps me and the common people. It is a pity that the imperial father passed away, and this year's imperial examination cannot be held as scheduled. If I wait another three years... Sigh! I don't know if three years later, this famous name will be in the world , what will become of it?"

Zhang Chi said: "Your Majesty, you can also join Koenke! At that time, we will promote a group of young courtiers who are sincerely devoted to you, and then we can act according to your wishes."

Muchen smiled wryly, "Gakoenke, to put it simply, what excuse do you use?"

Gu Xihe said: "Your Majesty, Brother Chi's words are justified. You want to add Koenke, and there are many excuses. For example, the emperor's wedding, for example, you have a precious son, for example, you..."

Muchen burst out laughing, "It's not too difficult for Xihe to say this."

Zhang Chi also laughed, "There is really nothing difficult, as long as the emperor works hard."

Mu Chen didn't understand the meaning of Zhang Chi's words, nodded and said: "Okay, I will definitely do my best!"

Zhang Chi took the opportunity to say again: "Your Majesty, can we go back tomorrow?"

"I really don't want you to leave! However, it's really not suitable for Xihe to stay in the imperial capital like this. So, take my jade pendants and go out of the city tomorrow! But," Mu Chen's tone became a little bit heavier, "Xihe And, you must come next year when Kaunke is added!"

Gu Xihe looked up at him, "Your Majesty, do you mind if I'm a twin?"

Muchen laughed loudly, "It's not the first day I know. If I mind, why would I come to you?"

After speaking, he laughed and walked out.

Zhang Chi looked at Mu Chen's back and had a good impression of him.

"This kid looks like he's doing something big."

Gu Xihe said: "Yes! How many children who grew up in the royal family are real children?"

Zhang Chi took his hand and sat down, "Xihe, since Mu Chen let you go, don't worry about it."

Gu Xihe glared at him, "Brother Chi, he is the emperor after all, so don't be so outspoken in the future."

Zhang Chi covered his mouth, "Yes, I won't mention him in the future."