Blissful Days After Widowhood - Chapter 331

The evidence collected by Emperor Zhengyuan was divided into several parts, part of which was naturally the confessions of people from the ocean-going shipping line, and several people who had an impression of Gu Ye escorted to Beijing.

The other part was the confession of the pier vendors in Hanshan Town. According to their descriptions, the portrait of Gu Ye, who was three or four years old at the time, was drawn, and the vendors who testified were all signed and deposited. It showed that they were not rhetoric, but to take responsibility. 

The appearance of Gu Ye was quite different from the appearance on the portrait when he lost. But if there was a portrait of three or four years old in the middle, it would be perfectly connected, and at a glance, one would know that he was the same person. 

The last part was naturally the evidence that Gu Yin and Mrs. Wang, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law worked hard to make a living in Hanshan Town. That part was not for others to see, but for Emperor Zhengyuan himself. 

If it was someone else who adopted Gu Ye, such as Feng Yuan, Duke Lu, Emperor Zhengyuan would kill him because of suspicion. 

But in the Wu family, the father and son of the Wu family believed in the Emperor. Also when the father and son thought that Mrs. Wang and the others were gone, one was seriously injured when he heard the bad news and suffered a stroke and almost lost his life. After which, he became a disabled person. The imperial doctor sent by Emperor Zhengyuan before said that Wu Zhong was depressed, and he was afraid that he would not have a few years to live. The other was depressed and lonely for several years, from the high-spirited general in the past to the taciturn appearance later. 

The tragic appearance of the father and son was still vivid in his mind. If the father and son could have that scheming, it would take several years to perform. 

What was wrong with that plan? The current throne was not in the hands of Emperor Zhengyuan at that time. 

And if they were all scheming, would they let Gu Ye go wild after he came to Beijing? 

Even if they really let him walk around, wouldn’t they change his age? 

A six-year-old child could be said to be seven or eight years old. Most people knew the previous situation of their family and would not doubt it. They would only think that their situation was difficult in the past, so the child did not grow well. 

Emperor Zhengyuan believed that he could not succeed in writing or martial arts, but he still had his own set of skills when looking at people. So he didn’t suspect the Wu family, but it was time for someone to check it together. 

He didn’t let him down. Back then, Mrs. Wang and Gu Yin; mother-in-law and daughter-in-law indeed met him because of fate. It was also a coincidence that Gu Ye was adopted. That little brat was only close to Gu Yin on the pier. 

On new year, Emperor Zhengyuan came to the court for the first time and he let Wu Qingyi go after the court. 

 …… 

Wu Qingyi went straight back home after he came out of the palace. 

Gu Yin didn’t go to her restaurant that day and Gu Ye didn’t go outside the city to check the boats.

Both of them stayed in the main courtyard and were planning for Gu Ye to go to study after the new year. 

“Tomorrow is the sixth day of the first lunar month. Old Master Wen and the others should all be free. I’ll take you and Wu’an tomorrow to discuss your enrollment.” Gu Yin thought about the ceremony and said, “Before the Lantern Festival, I’ll prepare admission fees for you.” 

Gu Ye had a gloomy face. Although he had already said it before, when it came time to go to school, he was still not happy. 

Mrs. Wang usually cherished him the most, but when it came to studying, she was not confused, she only said, “Xiao Ye, study hard and I’ll let the cook make you delicious food at home!” 

Wu’an also followed and comforted him, “In fact, studying is not tiring, and Mr. Mu is also very friendly, knowledgeable, and can do anything. When he lectures, he quotes scriptures and classics, which is interesting. Moreover, you can take a day off every five days, which is better than the average school. It’s less strict!” 

No matter how interesting the lecture, could it be more fun than outside? Moreover, taking a rest day after five days or something was really not tempting for Gu Ye who had been playing outside all the time, but it made him feel like he was in prison. 

Gu Ye looked at his mother pitifully and said, “How about I only go for half a day every day? I’m the owner of a ship line now, so I’m still busy!”

Gu Yin stopped writing and said, “Why do I remember that our ship’s documents are all done, the guys are recruited, and the crew are trained by your uncle’s people?” 

Gu Ye was speechless, just as Wu Qingyi came back, the little guy condemned him with his eyes – Why did you tell my mother everything?! 

On a normal day, Wu Qingyi wouldn’t help laughing. But he was so worried that day, he didn’t say anything after sitting to the side. 

Gu Ye didn’t look at him anymore, scratched the back of his head and said, “Then I’ll still write stories! The Story of Love ends until the end of the first month. If I don’t write a new story, who will advertise for my mother?” 

“Elegant Hall is doing that now,” Gu Yin said. 

Although the status of women was not as good as that of men, it was still women who were in charge of the central feed in the family. 

Elegant Hall was the most popular in the women’s circle. During the Chinese New Year, if the family wanted to go out to a restaurant to entertain relatives and friends, the female guests of Elegant Hall would naturally have their restaurant as the first choice.