The county magistrate's daughter only wants to farm

Chapter 229 Arrival in the Capital

Gu Chenshuo looked at his sister's face, which looked like she was waiting to win a big prize, and couldn't help laughing and said, "Sister, what are you looking forward to? What do you think your grandfather does?"

"Could it be the Duke or something?" Gu Yin blinked.

That's how novels are written. All the heroines who travel back to ancient times have an extraordinary and powerful background. She is a time traveler as well, so it's not too much to give her the identity of the granddaughter of a duke, right?

For the first time, Gu Chenshuo flicked his sister's forehead and said, "You've read too many storybooks! If grandfather was a duke, why would father come here to be a small county magistrate?"

"Hiss! It hurts." Gu Yin covered her forehead and said disapprovingly, "That's not necessarily true. Maybe my grandfather is strict in running the family and is stubborn by nature. He refuses to use the back door and insists that Dad go out on his own to make a living!"

"That makes sense, but you're only half right."

"Which half? Duke?"

Gu Chenshuo couldn't help but flick her again, causing Gu Yin to glare at him.

He then smiled and said, "Grandfather is stubborn by nature."

"No way?" Gu Yin's dream was shattered, and she said, "Does our family really have no background at all?"

Gu Chenshuo's expression was indescribable, "It was there before, but now it's gone."

"Why?" Gu Yin asked.

"Because some things happened during the reign of the previous emperor, my grandfather was too stubborn to give in, which angered the previous emperor and led to his demotion."

"From what position was he demoted?"

"From the third rank Chief Censor to the fifth rank Supervisory Censor." Gu Chenshuo sighed.

Gu Yin's eyes widened slightly, "Demoted two levels in a row! So cruel?"

"Hush." ​​Gu Chenshuo said cautiously, "Don't say this carelessly. If someone hears it, it may lead to heresy."

"Don't worry, brother. We are at home now. I will definitely be careful outside." Gu Yin comforted him, and he became curious again. "But, what happened at that time?"

Gu Chenshuo recalled, "I was only eleven years old at the time, so I don't remember the specific details. It was probably because of the alchemy. The late emperor was in poor health in those years, so he listened to the words of those Taoist priests and recruited a large number of Taoist priests to the palace to refine the golden elixir. He collected a large number of precious medicinal materials and minerals, which consumed a lot of manpower and material resources. The late emperor also neglected state affairs because of this."

"My grandfather joined other imperial censors to write a letter of advice and remonstrance. After many unsuccessful attempts, he even died during the morning court session. This angered the late emperor, and he was immediately dismissed from his post..."

Oh no! Grandfather is so stubborn!

Gu Yin's eyes widened, and she was secretly amazed in her heart.

"The late emperor was quite rational." Gu Yin didn't want to excuse the late emperor, but as the saying goes, when the emperor is angry, blood will flow for thousands of miles. His grandfather was only demoted two levels for angering the late emperor. This punishment was a blessing in disguise.

Gu Chenshuo nodded in agreement.

Gu Yin asked him about the other people's situations and wrote down everything he said.

Three days later, next to the carriage outside the courtyard gate.

Xue took Gu Yin's hand with a worried look on her face and said, "Yin'er, why do you have to go to the capital? Wait another year, and your father will most likely be transferred to the capital. Wouldn't it be good to go with your parents then?"

"Mom, didn't we agree on this?" Gu Yin held Xue's hand and said coquettishly, "I will go with my brother, and we will come back after he announces the results."

She has been in Ning County for two years. If she doesn't go out to play, she will soon get moldy.

Besides, all the businesses in Ning County that can be opened have been set up, and all that’s left is to wait. If not now, when?

"Alas, since you are determined to go, then mother can't stop you." Xue sighed lightly, frowned slightly, and warned, "Dad and mom are far away. If there is something you can't solve, don't be stubborn. Remember to go find your grandfather, understand?"

"I know, I know." Gu Yin responded repeatedly, her ears almost callused.

Gu Huaiyi stepped forward and patted Gu Chenshuo on the shoulder, saying, "Don't be too nervous, take the exam calmly. Also, keep an eye on your sister."

It's not about taking care of her, it's about looking after her. The father and son looked at each other for a few seconds. Gu Chenshuo understood and nodded in agreement.

The carriage started slowly, and Gu Yin grabbed Gu Chenshuo and asked him questions in the carriage.

It was rare for Gu Chenshuo to see his sister so excited, and his mood also improved. He smiled and asked, "Are you so happy to go to the capital?"

"Of course!" Gu Yin said without hesitation.

"Then why haven't you mentioned going there in the past two years since you came to Ning County?"

It would have been fine if Gu Chenshuo didn't mention it, but Gu Yin felt depressed when she mentioned it. She rolled her eyes and said, "Is it because I don't want to go? It's because my parents have been stopping me from going."

Ning County has been building roads outward all the time, and the road leading to the capital was the first to be built. It only takes half a day to go to the capital. If her parents had not strictly stopped her, how could she not go and take a look.

Perhaps Gu Yin's resentment was too obvious, Gu Chenshuo smiled and comforted her, "I see. But your parents' worries are not unreasonable. You've been in Ning County before, and you've always had trouble."

Gu Chenshuo was talking about the incident where Gu Yin was wrongly arrested by Qin Tiancheng.

"That was all an accident." Gu Yin waved her hand, then suddenly remembered something, looked at her brother with a mischievous expression, and said, "Brother, it's been so long, have you missed Ruorou?"

Gu Chenshuo's face flushed and he asked in reproach, "What are you talking about!"

"Oh, sister, I'm not blind. I don't think I can't see the abnormality between you two." Gu Yin pouted, "Besides, a beautiful lady is a good match for a gentleman. There's nothing to be shy about."

Gu Chenshuo looked at his sister helplessly and said, "My sister is very successful in business, but she is not sensitive to status at all. We can't afford to marry someone like Miss Song."

"Who said that?" Gu Yin disagreed with this. If she was not sensitive about her status, she would not have hesitated for so long. But now it is different. "Even if we are not a good match now, it will definitely be different in two years."

"Let's not talk about Dad's achievements in Ning County, let's just talk about you, brother, taking the imperial examination this time. Don't you have any confidence at all?"

Gu Chenshuo pursed his lips and said nothing.

"Everything depends on human efforts. Brother, you must seize the opportunity to get what you want, otherwise if you miss it, it will be gone." Gu Yin encouraged.

Gu Chenshuo's eyes flashed with contemplation, and after a while he said, "Sister, you are right, but my first priority in going to the capital is the Autumn Examination. I will talk about other things after the exam."

"You are so clear-headed!" Gu Yin gave a thumbs up and said with a smile, "Brother, just rest assured and prepare for the exam. I will help you keep an eye on the people."

Gu Yin laughed secretly in her heart after she finished speaking. Song Ruorou never forgot to ask her brother indirectly every time she wrote to her. This guy couldn't get away for a while.

Gu Yin stopped to rest three times on the way, and after eating all the snacks prepared in the car, their carriage finally arrived at the city gate.