Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 560 - 396: Mrs. Lv is ill

Gu Chengyu being summoned by the Emperor has already spread throughout the Hanlin Academy, even those officials who are particularly interested in Gu Chengyu have received the news.

As a result, when Gu Chengyu returned to the Hanlin Academy, the colleagues he encountered on the way were exceedingly enthusiastic towards him. Even those superiors who were usually indifferent to him had pleasant expressions when they met, and even praised Gu Chengyu a couple of times.

Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but shake his head and smile wryly, as the saying goes, the bustling under heaven is all for profit, the scrambling under heaven is all for gain, these are merely people who follow the trends and power! This is the norm of the world, Gu Chengyu merely sighed in his heart twice, then proceeded to his office.

He didn’t go to Zhang Hai’s place; Xiao Quanzi would explain the matter to Zhang Hai clearly. Today is almost the end of the duty, Zhang Hai will naturally find him tomorrow to arrange future tasks.

"Ah! Jinyu, you’re back? What are you holding in your hands?"

Before Gu Chengyu entered the room, Ren Ge greeted Gu Chengyu, and was very curious about the Four Treasures of the Study held in Gu Chengyu’s hands. He didn’t expect it to be an imperial gift, he thought it was something Gu Chengyu acquired from elsewhere. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Gu Chengyu smiled and carefully placed the Four Treasures of the Study on the table, this is to be displayed now. After the duty ends, Gu Chengyu plans to preserve it, after all, the material of his own Four Treasures of the Study is not bad, that inkstick is made of pine soot, one tael of ink costs two taels of silver, the imperial gift is unnecessary.

"What exactly was the reason for the Emperor summoning you?" Liu Zonghan couldn’t help but ask, he really couldn’t think why the Emperor would summon an official who just entered the Hanlin.

Even Jiang Kenan put down his pen and listened attentively, he was also quite curious about this matter.

Moreover, this was the Emperor’s summoning, how could they not be excited? Ren Ge and Jiang Kenan haven’t been in Hanlin Academy for long, but Liu Zonghan is an old Hanlin. Except for celebrations or important days of the court, he doesn’t meet the Emperor.

He is a secondary sixth rank official, no need to attend court. The Emperor certainly wouldn’t point out to summon him singularly, even during shifts for consultation, he doesn’t meet the Emperor. The Emperor rarely surveys and summons officials on duty at night, so Liu Zonghan was very envious that Gu Chengyu could be summoned by the Emperor.

Gu Chengyu did not hide it either, he talked about composing lyrics in the Imperial Study Room, as for other questions the Emperor asked, of course, he kept his lips sealed.

"So the Emperor summoned you because your previous lyrics were popular throughout the Capital, and called you to compose two more?" Liu Zonghan regained his senses after initial surprise.

Indeed, isn’t it? Gu Chengyu just entered Hanlin Academy, and these days haven’t yet learned how to revise chronicles, Holy Teachings, or historian books etc. Since there is no achievement, how would the Emperor summon him because of this? He should have thought about it sooner.

Naturally, Ren Ge had a clear mind, he had guessed already. Just now when Liu Zonghan asked him, he hadn’t answered. He considers more than Liu Zonghan does, since the Emperor can appreciate Gu Chengyu’s poetry, will he frequently call Gu Chengyu to compose lyrics in the future?

This is a good opportunity to perform well before the Emperor! Gu Chengyu has been in Hanlin Academy several days, everyone thought the Emperor won’t remember Gu Chengyu? Who would have thought, not only does the Emperor remember, he probably has a deep impression!

Ren Ge and the others focused all their attention on the matter of Gu Chengyu being summoned, neglecting the Four Treasures of the Study placed by Gu Chengyu on the table. Gu Chengyu certainly wouldn’t purposely remind them, otherwise, wouldn’t that be blatant showing off?

"Jinyu! You really are lucky! The Emperor even likes that lyric, what did you write? Why not let us have a look too." Liu Zonghan also wants to see what kind of poetry the now famous Gu Chengyu can produce.

"Indeed! Jinyu, let us also read it once!" Ren Ge is curious about what lyrics Gu Chengyu composed in front of the Emperor, he is somewhat impatient.

"Hmm? What’s this? Is it the Four Treasures of the Study?" Jiang Kenan sharply noticed the Four Treasures of the Study placed in a corner on the inside of the table by Gu Chengyu. Looking at the outer box, it is indeed of pen and ink type.

Gu Chengyu could only sheepishly smile, today he has attracted enough attention, if he points out these are the Emperor’s gifts, won’t these people become more envious and jealous? He intended to be low-profile, but Jiang Kenan usually doesn’t speak, this time he actually opened his mouth.

"Ah! This box has the Ministry of Internal Affairs emblem, doesn’t it?" Ren Ge just finished speaking, immediately showed an incredulous expression toward Gu Chengyu.

"Ahem! Actually, it’s just now in the Imperial Study composing lyrics, and the Emperor casually rewarded me." Gu Chengyu also knew once these words were said, these three people would surely use eyes filled with envy and jealousy, to scrutinize him thoroughly.

Ren Ge only felt that the constant exerting of effort, trying to perform well before Zhang Hai recently was extremely foolish. Hard work is of what use? As long as the Emperor is pleased, isn’t it merely a matter of words?

Even if the Emperor summoned Gu Chengyu out of a whim, it can still help Gu Chengyu establish himself in the Hanlin Academy. Those who want to secretly cause trouble, certainly wouldn’t dare to rashly annoy Gu Chengyu.

Ren Ge thought to himself, perhaps tomorrow, Gu Chengyu would be able to break away from previous constraints, sweep away past shadows, and become infinitely glorious.

Gu Chengyu did not intend to show off, but since Jiang Kenan asked, if not to truthfully tell, that would seem too petty. After all, this matter will inevitably spread out, thus he does not need to conceal it.

"Ah! Jinyu! Did not expect the Emperor values you so greatly, even awarded you the Four Treasures of the Study. Quick! Open it, let us take a look!"

Liu Zonghan’s eyes nearly glued to that box, the expression of envy on his face was impossible to hide.

"It’s just the set I used when composing lyrics, the Emperor rewarded me." Gu Chengyu opened the box while explaining to the three, he only wished to lessen any resentment.

"It really is imperial ink, Jinyu! Since the Emperor appreciates you so much, you must take care to preserve them!" Ren Ge looked at the pen and ink in the box, his heart couldn’t help but feel bitter.

In Shangling Village, Mrs. Lv had a headscarf tied, lying listlessly on the kang.

"Old Madam, do you feel any better? Doctor Li has come, let him take your pulse!" The Dumb Granny said to Mrs. Lv who was resting with her eyes closed on the kang.

"You may send him away, my illness cannot be cured." Mrs. Lv waved her hands, then turned over, clearly not wanting to talk.

The Dumb Granny sighed, then went out to prepare to send Doctor Li away. A heartache needs heart cure, how is the old madam sick? It’s from missing Fifth Master.

The Dumb Granny left the room, heading towards the outer courtyard, on the way met Mr. Gu who was hurrying to the main room.

"Is the old madam’s illness any better? Did she say her head hurts? Let Brother Li take a look for her." Gu Chengchi has a clinic in the town, calling him back certainly won’t do. Fortunately, Doctor Li didn’t go out today, Mr. Gu invited him over.