On the third day after returning to Beijing, Guo Song came to Guo Ziyi's house.
Guo Song was brought into the back house by Guo Feng, Guo Ziyi's eldest grandson. Guo Feng was ten years older than Guo Song. He once served as a guard in the palace. He is currently not serving as an official and is managing the family business in the palace.
"A few days ago, my grandfather praised me for not caring about personal honor or disgrace, putting national affairs first and taking care of the overall situation. He also said that we would get together when you come back."
Guo Feng was a relatively upright person and had a good impression of Guo Song. Although he criticized Guo Song for refusing to return to his family, he was full of praise for Guo Song's service to the country, especially Guo Song's disregard for personal safety when he went to Anxi as an envoy.
"How is your health?"
"My health is not bad, but I get up more frequently at night as I get older, and I don't sleep well."
"You should also pay attention to proper exercise or going out for a walk, which will be good for his physical and mental health."
"Yes! The imperial doctor also said so."
The two walked while talking, and soon arrived at the back house. Guo Ziyi was not in the room, but sitting in the garden basking in the sun. The sun was good today, warm and warm, and there were several maids standing behind her.
Guo Song stepped forward, knelt down and saluted, saying: "My grandson Guo Song is here to see your old master!"
Although Guo Song did not admit that he was the Guo family in Lingzhou, he still regarded Guo Ziyi as his grandson, which could be regarded as admitting that he was half of the Guo family.
Guo Ziyi smiled slightly and said: "Good boy, get up quickly!"
Guo Ziyi can see the Central Plains war reports every day. Of course he knows the role Guo Song played on the Central Plains battlefield, especially the Battle of Xuzhou, the key battle to reverse the situation in the Central Plains. It was Guo Song who led his army to win.
Guo Ziyi read the prince's report specially sent to him by the emperor, and was impressed by Guo Song's keen judgment and decisive attack, defeating Li Na's army in one battle.
Although it is unlikely that Guo Song will return to the Guo family in Lingzhou, Guo Ziyi still hopes that Guo Song can admit in his heart that he is of the Guo family.
"When did you come back?"
Guo Song stood up and said respectfully: "My grandson came back the day before yesterday. I wanted to come to visit my old master yesterday, but some things delayed me, so I came here today. I hope everything is well with my old master."
"I live a good life. I eat well and sleep well. I should have no problem living to be a hundred years old. Maybe I can see my great-great-grandson. Feng'er, hurry up and arrange for your son to go on a blind date. I'm waiting to hold my great-great-grandson!"
Guo Feng was a little dumbfounded and said quickly: "Grandpa, he is only nine years old. It is too early for a blind date."
Guo Ziyi was in a good mood and spoke very humorously. He glanced at Guo Song again and said with a smile: "You brat, when are you going to get married? You will be alone soon, but you are still single. Do you plan to marry the princess? The emperor is not
I have this idea!"
Guo Song was startled and said quickly: "I came here today because I also want to say this. I have no elders in the capital. Maybe when I get married in the future, I will have to ask my old husband to be my elder, for example, to propose marriage for my grandchildren."
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Guo Ziyi chuckled, "Then tell me first, whose daughter do you like?"
"She is the daughter of Xue Xun, the former doctor of the East Palace Zanshan and the current governor of Jian County. We are very fond of each other."
Guo Ziyi nodded, "I know Xue Xun. He is from the Xue family in Taiyuan. He is a son of a famous family. He is upright and dares to tell the truth. His daughter should also be a good character. It's just that he is in Jianzhou now, so it is not convenient to ask for marriage.
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"He may come back to report on his duties at the end of the year."
"Well, when he comes back at the end of the year, I will personally propose for you."
Guo Song was overjoyed and thanked him profusely. Seeing that Guo Ziyi was a little tired, he said: "My grandchildren will not disturb my old master's rest. I will leave now and come back to visit another day!"
Guo Ziyi nodded, "Let Feng'er take you out. Also, I want to tell you, don't take Chang Gun seriously. This kind of person has no tolerance and his phase will not last long."
"Grandchildren, remember this!"
Guo Song bowed and retreated.
Guo Feng sent Guo Song out. At this time, Guo Song took out a drawing and handed it to Guo Feng.
"Is this a spring bed?" Guo Feng asked curiously.
A spring bed is a narrow bed made of bamboo or rattan, but what Guo Song drew on the drawing was a lounge chair. He smiled and said: "This is not a spring bed, it is called a lounge chair. It is made of bamboo or rattan. The old man can usually
It will be very comfortable if you half lie on it, but there is no way to lean on the couch, and the old man's waist cannot bear it. My brother can find a carpenter to make one according to the drawings."
The more Guo Feng looked at it, the more reasonable it seemed to him. He happily said: "I'll go find a carpenter to make it tomorrow!"
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After returning from Guo Mansion, as soon as he arrived in front of Qingxu Palace, Qingfeng hurried over and said urgently: "Uncle Master, there are two officials from Jingzhao Mansion waiting for you. They seem to be here for a case."
Guo Song's thoughts changed and he immediately understood that they must have come for Yuan Ju'er's case. They had come to see him, but he was not in the capital. When he returned to the capital, of course they would come again. This was also their duty.
Guo Song nodded, "I understand!"
He quickly walked into the courtyard where he lived. Two officials sitting in the courtyard immediately stood up. The leading official clasped his fists and said, "Is this Mr. Guo?"
Guo Song nodded, "I am Guo Song, and you two are..."
Although Guo Song had resigned, his title was still there, so the two officials were very polite to him. The leading official introduced: "I am Song Yun, a judicial officer of Jingzhao Prefecture. This is my colleague Zhang Qing, who is also a member of the Jingzhao Prefecture.
The officer responsible for handling the case, we are here to understand some of the situation and hope that you can cooperate."
Guo Song waved his hand, "Then go inside and talk!"
The three of them walked into the living room, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Guo Song also ordered his entourage to make tea. Song Yun bowed slightly and said: "We came here once a few months ago, and we were received by the temple master Li Tianshi. Guo Shijun must also know what happened.
It’s about the case of Yuan Juer’s disappearance.”
Guo Song smiled lightly and said: "Why is it called a missing case? He couldn't be found for several months. He should be dead."
"Because no body was found, we cannot be sure that he is dead. Maybe he is still being detained somewhere, so we can only call it a disappearance case, which is considered a criminal case."
Guo Song shook his head, "I think it's inappropriate to classify it as a criminal case. You don't know whether he was kidnapped? Maybe he went out to enjoy the mountains and rivers, and unfortunately slipped and fell into a deep stream. Maybe he
If you went to Lingnan to visit Lingnan or went to sea, and then came back after a year and a half, this shouldn't be classified as a criminal case!"
The two of them looked at each other, and it seemed that Ambassador Guo was a little bit over the top. Song Yun smiled bitterly and said: "Okay! Regardless of whether it is a criminal case or not, since the family has reported the case, we have to investigate because someone reported it and said
Guo Shijun had a conflict with Yuan Ju'er two days before he disappeared, and we also investigated it. It seems that Guo Shijun killed Yun Ju'er's men."
"It is true, but we are competing openly, so it shouldn't be considered killing!"
"This kind of private gambling fight is not reported by ordinary people and is not investigated by officials. It is not the focus of our investigation. However, because of the conflict between Guo Shijun and Yuan Ju'er, he became the subject of investigation into Yuan Ju'er's disappearance.
Of course, you are not the only one, a total of thirty-two people need to be investigated. This is a routine matter, please understand."
"I understand very well. What do you need to investigate me for?"
"First of all, we need to know, do Shijun and Yuan Ju'er have any personal enmity?"
"Before the conflict on Qingqiu Island, I had never heard of this person, let alone any personal vendetta."
"After Yuan Ju'er's men were killed, did they send anyone to avenge the envoy?"
"Maybe he has this intention! But I didn't feel it. The next day I reported on my work at the court. As everyone knows, I had a conflict with Chang Gun, and I was forced to resign. Yuan Ju'er's little conflict and Chang Gun's
Compared with the contradictions, they are simply not worth mentioning. If Chang Gun was killed, maybe I should be the number one suspect. I would publicly threaten him in the court and ask him to wash his neck and wait..."
"Cough! Cough!"
Song Yun coughed twice, interrupting Guo Song. Guo Song unscrupulously criticized Chang Xiangguo, making the two of them frightened.
"There is one more important question."
Song Yun asked: "When Yuan Ju'er disappeared, Shijun also left Chang'an. Why did Shijun leave Chang'an? Where did he go after leaving Chang'an?"
"It's... hard to say. I don't want to answer this question."
Song Yun's tone became a little unkind, "But the Yuan family insists that Shi Jun is the biggest suspect in Yuan Ju'er's disappearance. Mr. Yuan thinks that Shi Jun is hiding from crime by leaving Chang'an."
"Master Yuan thinks?"
Guo Song secretly sneered in his heart. As expected, Yuan Xiao's ghost lingered and came out again. He said coldly: "It seems that Jingzhao Mansion is working on behalf of the Yuan family."
"Shijun Guo, please watch your words!" Zhang Qing said sternly next to him.
"Okay! Since you must want to know, then I will tell you frankly."
Guo Song took out the emperor's gold medal from his arms and placed it in front of them, "I went to work for the owner of this gold medal. If you don't believe it, you can ask him himself."
When the two saw the words on the gold medal clearly, their expressions suddenly changed. They stood up together. Song Yun stammered: "I'm being abrupt, please forgive me. The investigation is over here and we won't come back again."
The two of them fled in embarrassment. They came because of pressure from the Yuan family and there was no evidence at all. Unexpectedly, they hit a big nail, which made the two secretly hate the Yuan family.