In the study, Gu Zhengbang and Jimo Shu walked out talking and laughing.
"Brother Shu, I haven't played in a few days, and I found that you are very good at chess, and you have some very sharp moves!" Gu Zhengbang praised with a smile.
Jimoshu said sternly: "Brother Zhengbang doesn't know. I got a chess book by chance a few days ago. Although it's just a broken copy, it inspired me a lot!"
"No wonder, I just said something was wrong. It turns out there is something good!" Gu Zhengbang said suddenly.
After saying that, Gu Zhengbang came closer, stretched out his hand and asked with a smile: "Brother Shu, can you let me study it?"
“No…..pop!”
With that said, Jimoshu slapped Gu Zhengbang's hand away, as if the matter was not discussed.
"Hiss, it hurts! Jimoshu, why don't you act lightly or harshly?" Gu Zhengbang complained, rubbing his handboard.
Jimoshu had no intention of apologizing. Instead, he showed a proud smile and said, "I'm not better at chess than you, but I finally found a good chess book and lent it to you for study? Am I not stupid?"
"Look at your appearance, you don't look like the high priest of the Sheng Kingdom?" Gu Zhengbang frowned and shook his head.
Jimoshu snorted coldly: "Don't use this as an argument. Starting next month, I will no longer be a high priest, but an idler!"
When this issue was brought up, Gu Zhengbang was silent for a moment and said, "Brother Shu, have you really thought about it?"
Jimoshu said as he walked: "Why are you still asking this now? You should know that I have already handed the resignation letter to the emperor!"
"I know this, but Brother Shu, I think there is really no need for you to leave the court so early. You can serve Shengguo and the emperor for a few more years." Gu Zhengbang advised.
Jimoshu smiled and shook his head. Instead of reviewing Zhengbang's words, he suddenly asked: "Brother Zhengbang, is lunch ready? I'm already hungry..."
Gu Zhengbang smiled and said: "Okay, okay, it's ready, I won't starve you!"
After saying that, Gu Zhengbang led Jimoshu to the pond in the garden.
There is a small arch bridge built beside the pond in Gufu Garden. One end of the arch bridge connects to the shore, and the other end connects to a platform in the pond. On the platform, there is a bamboo house with large windows on all sides. The architecture and interior decoration of the bamboo house
The designs are very elegant, and only when important and intimate guests come to the house, Gu Zhengbang will use this place.
Gu Zhengbang and Jimoshu walked side by side on the arch bridge. When they reached the highest point in the center of the arch bridge, they stopped in unison.
Gu Zhengbang said calmly: "Brother Shu, I won't hide it from you. In fact, it was the emperor who asked me to persuade you privately. The emperor means that you are an old minister. If you really don't want to be the high priest, it doesn't matter. You just need to retire."
If you want to take a deputy position, or go to a position that interests you elsewhere, there is no need to just leave."
Jimoshu clasped his hands behind his waist and stood on the bridge enjoying the breeze blowing on his face and admiring the beautiful scenery everywhere. He said slowly: "Brother Zhengbang, when you see the emperor, please convey my gratitude to the emperor. But the court
I really don’t plan to stay here anymore, or the life of a lazy idler is more suitable for me.”
Gu Zhengbang frowned, took a small step closer and said seriously: "You are not still concerned about the decision made by the late emperor eighteen years ago, are you? Brother Shu, the matter has passed. Now that the late emperor is no longer here, the new emperor is very open-minded and benevolent.
, don’t worry about that anymore!”
Jimo Shu was not impatient and said with a smile: "Brother Zhengbang, you misunderstood, I really am not caring about the past. Now that You'er has gone home to reunite with us, I am satisfied with this outcome!
Let the past be bygones, the past has faded into smoke... The reason why I resigned was simply because I was tired of it.
I am tired of the intrigues in the court. I am a reckless man who practices martial arts. From the bottom of my heart, I like to have casual relationships. But in the court, alas... after so many years, I have also offended people because of my personality.
Many colleagues, Brother Zhengbang, I am really tired and want to take a good rest, that’s all..."
Gu Zhengbang heard that Jimoshu was speaking from his heart. Seeing that he had decided to go, he nodded and said: "I understand. When I see the emperor, I will definitely convey these words to you. I believe the emperor can understand you."
mood."
Jimoshu nodded and smiled: "Thank you then, Brother Zhengbang."
Gu Zhengbang waved his hand and said: "You and I have been an old friend for more than 20 years. Isn't it too disrespectful to say thank you? Come on, go sit in the room and wait until I punish you with three drinks!"
After saying that, the two of them got off the arch bridge with smiles and walked side by side towards the bamboo house.
In the bamboo house, five or six dishes were placed on the bamboo table, including hot and cold dishes, a combination of meat and vegetables. The presentation was not exquisite, but they were all to the liking of Jimoshu and Gu Zhengbang.
Gu Zhengbang picked up the wine flask and poured wine into Jimosu's wine glass. He stretched out his hand and said, "First drink, drink it full!"
Jimoshu looked at Gu Zhengbang and smiled, then he picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"Okay!" Gu Zhengbang praised loudly, and then filled up the second cup.
Jimoshu didn't hesitate and killed it directly.
After Jimoshu finished the third glass of wine, Gu Zhengbang put down the wine bottle, picked up the chopsticks, and said with a smile: "Here, let's eat something to calm our stomachs."
Jimoshu took a mouthful of vegetables and put it into his mouth. While chewing, he said: "Brother Zhengbang, when I came in before, I saw that boy and he was peeking."
"That kid? Peeping?" Gu Zhengbang didn't understand what he meant.
Jimoshu told Gu Zhengbang what he saw outside the door.
Gu Zhengbang became happy after hearing this. He ate the food and said, "Brother Shu, it seems that boy is quite afraid of you. When he sees you, he is like a mouse meeting a cat, hahaha..."
Jimoshu frowned and said: "What is there to be afraid of! How can a man be so secretive and sneaky?"
"You are his future father-in-law, and you don't like him very much. He must be worried about being embarrassed when he meets you. It's not surprising." Gu Zhengbang said.
Jimo Shu said displeasedly: "Huh, next time I see him being so sneaky, I will...I won't agree to this marriage!"
Gu Zhengbang said: "What's the use of not agreeing? The emperor proposes marriage, you have to agree even if you don't agree!"
Jimoshu was suddenly speechless. After thinking for a while, he could only say: "Well...then I won't recognize him as my son-in-law!"
Gu Zhengbang took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Come on, you've only had three glasses of wine, why are you talking nonsense?"
Jimoshu sighed, slowly shook his head and said, "Oh! Yes, why am I talking nonsense after only three drinks?"
Gu Zhengbang went to help Jimo Shu pour the wine again and said: "Brother Shu, I understand how you feel, but your daughter is already eighteen years old. He is not like Qiaoer who grew up beside you. He has personality, independent opinions and strong opinions."
Can't you just follow the person you like?"
Jimoshu suddenly stared at Gu Zhengbang and asked in a slightly annoyed voice: "Didn't I follow the instructions? If I didn't follow the instructions, could I come to your place early in the morning today?"
Gu Zhengbang couldn't help but be stunned, then he put down the flask and asked: "Jimoshu, Chai Yan is a pretty good guy everywhere I look. Why do you look down on him so much? No, no, you have to be serious today.
Tell me carefully, I would like to hear what is going on..."