The Prime Minister’s Darling-Chapter 489 - 248 End (Third Update)
Chapter 489: 248 End (Third Update)
Chapter 489: 248 End (Third Update)
Ever since he noticed the boundless appetite of little Jing Kong, Brother Minmin classified him as a foodie.
Little Jing Kong: The real foodie in our home is actually my aunty.
“This is for you!” Brother Minmin gifted his beloved curved knife to Little Jing Kong.
This was no ordinary knife; it was his gift from the first birthday ceremony of ‘grabbing test’. People of Liang Country value these gifts dearly and would not give them away easily.
Little Jing Kong found it puzzling. As a scholar, what was he supposed to do with a knife? And he couldn’t see himself ever needing it in the future.
However, since it was offered with Brother Minmin’s good intentions, he gratefully accepted it and planned to reciprocate with a gift of his own.
To avoid the same situation as Brother Minmin, he opened his little box and let Brother Minmin choose by himself.
“Pick whatever you like!”
Many of Little Jing Kong’s items were quite battered and haphazardly arranged— while Gu Jiao had organized it before, it quickly descended into disarray again in no time. For a young Prince like Brother Minmin, who was accustomed to using gold, silver, and jade, it looked like a disaster scene.
Brother Minmin suddenly felt sympathy for his younger brother.
His brother’s family was so impoverished he couldn’t even afford proper toys.
When he returned home, he would definitely send over the best toys for his brother.
In order not to hurt his brother’s pride, Brother Minmin restrained the urge to close the cluttered box immediately. He then chose an inconspicuous little box.
He decided not to take the larger items that could perhaps fetch a good price and be helpful in the future.
Feeling his single knife gift was insufficient, he asked his attendant, “Do you have any silver with you?”
“Yes.” The attendant replied.
“Give it to me! All of it!” Brother Minmin ‘robbed’ the attendant’s silver. He then took out an old, yellowish note from the box, put the silver note inside, while leaving the box itself with his brother—who knows, it might be worth something too.
Reluctantly, Brother Minmin said goodbye to Little Jing Kong.
Afterward, the family set off on the road back to Liang Country.
The visit of the Liang Country emissary brought about profound changes in Zhan Country, which for the common folks meant just another topic of conversation. However, in the not so distant future, they might feel the impacts of these changes firsthand.
Because it was the year of Spring Imperial Examination, the two countries inevitably discussed the fascinating system of Imperial Examination. Liang Country’s system was far more complete than that of Zhan Country, not only due to the Wuju (Martial Examination) but also because Liang Country did not examine the eight-part essay, and instead added mathematics, jurisprudence, agriculture, and astronomy.
This had greatly expanded the comprehensive abilities of talented individuals. According to Gu Jiao, it was like taking an exam on both arts and sciences, implying that the path wasn’t only open for arts students.
Of course, the Four Books and Five Classics still occupied the most significant part of the exam.
The emperor thought this examination system was excellent. He was interested in astronomy and math so perhaps, Zhan Country could also learn a little from this system.
Much like how the Grand Old Marquis officially resigned, it was no longer up to him to take care of formal visiting emissaries – he spent these days recuperating at home.
After getting blackout drunk last time, the Marquis aggrievedly recalled that he had promised something during his drink. He was full of regret. How could he allow a hot head to promise anything about his son’s future?
The young man too certainly had odd tastes for his age.
Regardless, once a promise was made, it was tough to take back, especially for men of honor like Gu Chao. They would never go back on their words!
As such, on the day Marquis Gu fully recovered, the Grand Old Marquis decided to bring his son to meet his sworn brother with warmth in his eyes.
Seeing his father for the first time since being beaten up, Marquis Gu was quite surprised.
He greeted, “Father!”
“Hmm.” The Grand Old Marquis cleared his throat, asking, “How is your injury? Has it healed?”
Was his father showing concern for him now?
Marquis Gu was flabbergasted: “I am much better! I’m sorry, father. I am to blame for letting you worry.”
But he didn’t really worry about you.
The Grand Old Marquis lightly coughed and said, “I am here…there is a matter that I need to talk to you about, I…found your father.”
Huh?
Marquis Gu was completely puzzled.
Wait, if you found me a mother, I’d understand, but a father? What do you mean? You didn’t proceed to the advanced stage of refusing to respect age, did you?
The Grand Old Marquis noticed his mistake and quickly corrected, “I have acknowledged a father for you.”
What he said was no better than his first sentence. Wasn’t it said that military generals lack linguistic skills? If the old sacrificial wine maker was here, he would have found a hundred ways to express it more eloquently and clearly.
“Meaning, I have sworn a brother. According to seniority, you are also his son. You must call him father!”
The Grand Old Marquis decided it’s better to introduce his brother to his son.
Gu Jiao previously told the Grand Old Marquis that her surname was Gu. Initially, at the Taihe Martial Arts Academy, she used the surname Li. Later on, out of laziness to conceal her real surname, she continued using Gu.
There were many people in the Capital City with the surname Gu. The Grand Old Marquis not only did not suspect anything, but also felt a strong sense of predestined affinity—they shared the same surname and became sworn brothers! How rare was that!
The communication between the Grand Old Marquis and Gu Jiao was facilitated through the Taihe Martial Arts Academy. They would leave their letters, and responses to letters, at the academy. The Old Marquis left a letter for Gu Jiao, inviting her to meet at a tea house in the evening. He would bring his disobedient son along.
Gu Jiao responded quickly.
The reply contained only one word: OK.
After finishing her duties at the Medical Hall, Gu Jiao changed into her ‘Young Master’ special outfit. Wearing a flamboyant peacock feather mask, she happily went to the tea house.
Today, someone was going to call her father!
Gu Jiao waited silently in the tearoom, a bit excited. Her restless leg waved back and forth under the chair.
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The Grand Old Marquis was punctual. He didn’t let Gu Jiao wait for long.
He brought Marquis Gu to the second floor of the tea house.
“Young Master Gu is right here,” said the shop assistant with an enthusiastic smile.
“Gu? Father? The brother you swore to also has the last name Gu?” Marquis Gu felt a bit strange!
The Grand Old Marquis glared at him: “Do not offend him.”
“Got it, got it, how could I dare to offend him?” The Grand Old Marquis had been repeating this all the way, as if he was afraid that his son would do something improper.
What a joke! Even though he was a Marquis, he had spent many years in officialdom. Would he not know how to deal with people?
Just call him father?
A godfather or father in-law are still called fathers, aren’t they? His father’s brother, calling him father wouldn’t cause him any loss!
Creak. The Grand Old Marquis pushed the door open, with a brisk voice, “Little brother Gu, big brother has arrived!”
Little brother? Shouldn’t he be calling him ‘little old man’?
Marquis Gu was expecting someone around his father’s age, but instead, he saw a delicate and beautiful look face of a young boy.
Who also wore an incredibly charming peacock feather mask.
Marquis Gu was completely dumbfounded.
He was supposed to call this little guy…father?
Gu Jiao, filled with excitement, barely managed to contain herself. She sat up straight, her eyes wide open, and looked at Marquis Gu.
Call me, call me!
