Chapter 78: No Talk about Human Affairs on the 9th Day
Chapter 78: No Talk about Human Affairs for Nine Days
Gu Zhuo was very calm about this.
Everything in this world is ultimately caused by people, whether it is the summer festival or the government affairs, it all comes down to that same sentence.
——Human resources are everything.
Given the queen's daring temperament and means, it is not unimaginable that she leaked the details of the summer festival to her daughter. It is very likely that she just did it casually.
Lin Wanyi suddenly thought of a question and said, "Will you blame me?"
"What's your fault?"
Gu Zhuo said: "Is it your fault that you didn't take the initiative to reveal the questions to me?"
Lin Wanyi hummed and said, "Although I always thought you wouldn't have such thoughts until what I said just now, as a friend, I should at least ask you a question, so that you won't secretly blame me in your heart while I still know nothing about it."
Gu Zhuo looked at her strangely and said, "Are you serious about what you said?"
"…Why do you say that?"
"What else? It's been a long time since the day at Baima Lake. It's only now that we have the time to talk to each other. Before this, you didn't have the opportunity or time to reveal the questions to me."
Lin Wanyi was speechless because what he said made so much sense.
She coughed several times, trying to ease her embarrassment, and then said, "Then you better listen carefully from now on."
Gu Zhuo said: "Yeah."
Lin Wanyi said seriously: "First of all, the most important news is that the princess has decided to accept a disciple during this summer festival."
This sentence has nothing to do with the leak of questions, but it is indeed the most important news of this summer festival.
It is well known to the world that Her Royal Highness the Princess is at the highest point in the world today in terms of both realm and power, and few people can be compared with her.
More importantly, she has never accepted even one disciple and has always been alone.
There is no need to elaborate on the meaning behind this, it can be fully described in a very simple sentence.
——After one night, he was above ten thousand people.
After hearing this, Gu Zhuo looked towards the direction of the imperial city, was silent for a long time, and said, "This is indeed very important."
Lin Wanyi said: "So this year's summer festival is several times more difficult than previous years."
At this point, her smile became more self-deprecating, and she said, "This is probably why my mother secretly leaked the test questions to me in advance."
Gu Zhuo said: "Maybe she wants you to become the eldest princess's apprentice."
"maybe."
Lin Wanyi didn't comment, thought about it, and asked curiously: "Are you interested?"
There is another thing about the eldest princess that is well known to the world.
——She was once one of the most famous beauties in the world.
The reason why the word "once" is used to describe her is not because her face is no longer beautiful as she ages, but because her realm and status are so high that people dare not criticize her.
What young man in the world wouldn’t want to have such a master?
Gu Zhuo didn't even think about it and said, "I'm not interested. I can't possibly take her as my master."
Lin Wanyi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect his answer to be so decisive and unconditional. She was very surprised.
After the accident, she felt inexplicably happy. She didn't know whether it was because she had lost a very strong competitor or for some other reason.
Gu Zhuo glanced at her, without reminding her that the smile on the corner of her lips could no longer be suppressed, and asked: "And then?"
Lin Wanyi finally came to her senses and continued, "There are no specific exam questions for this year's summer festival."
Gu Zhuo understood.
There are no specific test questions, which means that everything will be tested in this summer festival.
The realm, understanding and character will be tested, as well as the formations, elixirs, talismans, luck, the direction of the earth veins and other things related to cultivation.
"My mother means..."
Lin Wanyi recalled for a while and said seriously: "There will be countless paths leading to the end of this summer festival. How to choose a path that suits you is the most important and crucial thing."
Gu Zhuo asked: "She didn't tell you?"
Lin Wanyi admitted frankly, saying, "This is me participating in the summer festival, not her. It's impossible for her to do everything."
Gu Zhuo didn't think so, and said seriously: "If she tells you clearly which path you should take, then you will definitely give up that path."
Lin Wanyi raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Do you think I'm a person who doesn't listen to advice?"
Having said this, she seemed to be really angry. She took a few quick steps forward, then turned around and stopped.
Gu Zhuo stopped, thought about it seriously, and said, "You will listen to advice on other matters, but I don't think you will listen when it comes to things related to your mother." Lin Wanyi laughed.
Before she could speak, Gu Zhuo continued, "Besides, I think you will listen to what I say."
Lin Wanyi's smile froze slightly, thinking that this sentence was too confident, and asked unhappily: "Why?"
"Because I'm your only friend."
Gu Zhuo's voice was full of matter-of-factness.
Lin Wanyi's smile suddenly disappeared.
She slowly turned around, looked up at the night sky that was cut into pieces by the branches and leaves, looked at the moon that was broken into millions of pieces, and fell inexplicably silent.
Gu Zhuo stood side by side with Lin Wanyi, looking at her profile, the beautiful lines that were not blurred by the moonlight, and suddenly realized something.
Just when he began to hesitate whether to say anything about it...
Lin Wanyi's voice fell into his ears, no longer as crisp and clear as before, and there was a sense of timidity?
"Actually...I have a secret."
"Ah."
"After the summer festival is over, if my ranking is still good, I will tell you this secret. Can you listen to it then?"
"it is good."
Gu Zhuo looked at her, and seeing her eyes gradually becoming firm, he understood what she was thinking.
This is good.
Time is indeed the most wonderful thing in the world. It allows people to have everything, whether it is money or determination.
On the rest of the way, the two did not separate suddenly. They still had things to talk about. They did not go their separate ways without saying a word like they did that night at Baima Lake.
Maybe it was because Gu Zhuo needed to carry the pot of wine for Lin Wanyi.
Maybe it was because Lin Wanyi still had some details about the summer festival to tell.
In short, the two did not say their final goodbyes until the side door of the Lin Mansion appeared before them.
"See you at the summer festival."
"very soon."
"Yeah... it's been a few days."
"There are only nine days left."
Gu Zhuo spoke softly and handed over the pot of wine in his hand.
Lin Wanyi took the wine, put it aside, looked at him and said, "Thank you."
Gu Zhuo said: "You're welcome..."
The words stopped abruptly.
Lin Wanyi suddenly took a step forward, opened her arms and hugged him gently, without stopping for a moment.
She loosened her hands, picked up the pot of pear blossom snow again, pushed the door open and walked into the house without looking back, leaving only a word with a smile.
“That’s really rude.”
Gu Zhuo was speechless.
……
……
Time always passes quickly when people want to catch it, and is unwilling to stay even for a moment.
During these nine days, Gu Zhuo did not leave the room of the inn. All his attention was focused on the summer festival that would take place soon, to face a challenge in his life that he had not seen for a long time.
As a result, all things became silent and no longer spoke to him about human affairs.
However, the hustle and bustle in the capital never stopped. The news about the banquet held by Master Xiu Hu spread quickly, and the words "It's your own destiny" were circulated in the streets and alleys, causing Gu Zhuo to receive more comments such as pride and arrogance. The conflict that night was naturally also known to people. The attitude shown by the Qin people towards this was naturally ridicule and indifference. They felt that the so-called pride of a small country like Southern Qi was really pretentious, and there was a lot of disdain in their words.
Rumors enveloped the entire divine capital like a hot summer, bringing endless excitement to people, but also endless grievances.
Until the morning of the tenth day.
Summer festival is coming.
The gods suddenly became quiet.
(End of this chapter)