Chapter 1255 Five Measures!

Yijing Ancient Mansion
Reading the family letter sent from Liaoyang in the study, Gu Sansi couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Before, his wife, Wang, had sent people to deliver letters several times saying that she wanted to come to Yijing, but Gu Sansi rejected them all with reasons such as her old father needed someone to take care of him and Yijing had not been settled yet!

After being rejected, Wang stayed quiet for a while and did not write to Gu Sansi. However, just when Gu Sansi thought that Wang had recognized the facts and would not bother him anymore, Wang sent another letter today. In the letter, Wang once again brought up the idea of ​​coming to Yijing!

What’s different from before is that this time Wang not only proposed that she would come, but she also proposed that she would bring her two children and Gu Sansi’s old father to Yijing.

In the letter, Wang told Gu Sansi that his eldest daughter Gu Qianqian, youngest son Gu Quan, and his old father Gu Dahai had not seen Gu Sansi for several years. Everyone missed Gu Sansi very much, especially Gu Dahai, who was already 65 years old, an old man in his twilight years, and also suffered from rheumatism. He didn't have much time left!

Gu Dahai really wanted to see Gu Sansi again in his lifetime. Gu Dahai knew that Gu Sansi was now an important official in the court and the court's affairs could not do without him, so he did not plan to let Gu Sansi return to Liaoyang, but planned to go to Yijing himself.

Thinking about the description in the letter from his father Gu Dahai, Gu Sansi couldn't help but feel a little sour in his nose and his eyes suddenly red. He felt in his heart that although he had been promoted to a higher position and had more power in the hands over the years, he also owed a lot to his family!

While he was focusing on court affairs and the country, he also ignored the feelings of his family.
Thinking of this, Gu Sansi immediately wanted to send someone to bring the two children and his old father to his side, but when he thought that Wang would also come with them, Gu Sansi hesitated!

His wife, Wang, was the woman he married when he was in humble circumstances. She was a typical rural woman. Although she worked very hard and efficiently, she had a low level of education and only knew about trivial matters such as family matters, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar!

If Gu Sansi was still the same Gu Sansi, he might have tolerated Wang for the rest of his life and continued to live with her in Liaoyang.

But unfortunately, he is not the Gu Sansi who had unfulfilled ambitions and was ostracized by the Liaoyang officialdom because of his foreign ancestry. Now he is the powerful Minister of Personnel of the Great Zhou Dynasty!

So when I thought about that village woman entering my current life and even sleeping next to my pillow, I would see her every day when I opened my eyes.

Gu Sansi's mood would become extremely depressed, so he had repeatedly rejected Wang's request to come to Yijing and asked Wang to continue staying in Liaoyang to take care of his father and children.

Gu Sansi knew that what he did was wrong, and he also felt indebted to Wang, but he really didn't want to continue living with Wang!
To be honest, Gu Sansi sometimes really considered divorcing Wang, but Wang herself didn't want to. Although Gu Sansi was not by her side, she still had the title and honor of Shangshu's wife, which was what Wang liked...
Secondly, Wang did nothing wrong. Not only did she give birth to a son and a daughter for Gu Sansi, she also took care of Gu Sansi's old father. Although sometimes she was very resentful of Gu Sansi and Chen Wanting for living together and abandoning her and the children, and she said some sarcastic words in the letters, there were no major problems with her. When she was alone in Liaoyang, she was also very decent and did not cause any scandals!
Thirdly, Gu Sansi has always dreamed of becoming the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, and the entire Yijing court also regards him as the future Prime Minister. So even though Gu Sansi has never expressed it, in his heart, he has always regarded the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet as something that is in his pocket!
But it is not so easy to become the prime minister of the cabinet. Not only do you need to have the corresponding abilities and qualifications, you also need a good political image and cannot let people find any major flaws in your personal morality!
Therefore, if he divorced Wang, the hat of abandoning his wife would be put on Gu Sansi's head. Then the censors in the Censorate would unite to report him, saying that he had poor personal morals and was unworthy of his position!

This would be a huge blow to Gu Sansi's ZZ image and future ZZ prospects. It would also have a great negative impact on his future succession to the position of Prime Minister. So even though Gu Sansi had the idea of ​​divorce, he would only think about it in a letter at most and would never put it into practice!
In order to alleviate his guilt, Gu Sansi gave all the property in Liaoyang that Ye Mingsheng had rewarded him to Wang to dispose of, allowing Wang to buy whatever she liked. He hoped to make up to Wang in this way.

And now if he brought his children and old father to his side, he would have no reason to let Wang stay in Liaoyang. If he had to let Wang continue to stay in Liaoyang, the Censorate would definitely report him...
When he thought of this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but sigh, but after pondering for a moment, Gu Sansi's eyes gradually became firm!

Although he still didn't want Wang to enter his life, Gu Sansi really wanted to take his old father and children over. So for the sake of his children and old father, although Gu Sansi was very helpless, he was willing to compromise!

So now there is only one problem left, that is how to tell this matter to Chen Wanting and make Chen Wanting accept this decision!
Thinking of this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but frown. When he and Chen Wanting were sweet, he had solemnly promised Chen Wanting that he could not divorce Wang and marry Chen Wanting as his wife, but what he could do was to let Wang stay in Liaoyang forever, and Chen Wanting would be the only mistress of Yijing Ancient Mansion!

At that time, Chen Wanting was deeply moved by Gu Sansi's promise. She felt that she had not loved the wrong person and had finally found the one in this life.

However, at this moment, Gu Sansi was about to slap himself in the face and go against the promise he had made so solemnly!
And you have to know that Chen Wanting is pregnant. When Gu Sansi thought of this, he felt very embarrassed and didn't know what to do!

Just when Gu Sansi didn’t know how to talk to Chen Wanting, there were a few gentle knocks on the door. Gu Sansi was stunned at first, then he realized who was coming, his expression softened, and he immediately stood up and opened the door himself...

At this time, Chen Wanting and several maids were standing outside the door. Seeing Gu Sansi opening the door in person, Chen Wanting, who was pregnant, said softly with some apology:
"My husband, I hope I am not disturbing you at work?"

Gu Sansi smiled and shook his head, then helped Chen Wanting sit on the chair, and at this time Chen Wanting said with concern:
"Husband, I noticed that you have been suffering from insomnia recently, so I asked someone to make you some ginseng and black chicken soup. This soup is said to be able to calm the nerves and nourish the brain. You should sleep better after drinking it!"

Listening to Chen Wanting's words and looking at the fragrant ginseng and black chicken soup, Gu Sansi felt a warm current passing through his heart. He immediately hugged Chen Wanting in his arms and whispered:
"Wanting, you are so nice!"

"This is what I should do!"

While chatting with Chen Wanting, Gu Sansi also drank a bowl of ginseng black chicken soup. Although Gu Sansi did not look unusual, Chen Wanting could tell at a glance that Gu Sansi was worried, and immediately said tentatively:
"My husband, has there been any letter from Liaoyang?"

Hearing Chen Wanting asking about it, Gu Sansi was a little hesitant. He knew that a short pain is worse than a long one. Since he had already made the decision, he would always need to tell Chen Wanting about it. So, he might as well take this opportunity to tell Chen Wanting.

Gu Sansi raised his head hesitantly, but feeling Chen Wanting's gaze, he involuntarily gave up his previous idea and responded vaguely:

“Hmm!” Although Gu Sansi just replied with an “hmm”, Chen Wanting, who was familiar with Gu Sansi’s character, felt a bad premonition from this man’s ambiguous expression…
The atmosphere between the two people also changed from sweet to a little subtle. Just when Gu Sansi was hesitating whether to speak to Chen Wanting, Chen Wanting remembered that Bai Cui had warned her and immediately said:
"Husband, please bring my sister and the others to Yijing!"

Before Chen Wanting's words fell, Gu Sansi was already shocked to the point of not being able to believe what he heard.

Looking at Gu Sansi's expression, Chen Wanting also understood that once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back, and then she continued to speak against her will:

"Husband, I'm serious! Sometimes I think about how hard it is for my sister to take care of the children and father-in-law alone in Liaoyang, so why don't you bring her to Yijing!"

After hearing this, Gu Sansi asked in disbelief:

"Wanting, do you really think so?"

Chen Wanting was also a little surprised when she heard this. She didn't know what Gu Sansi meant by asking this, but she had already said it, so even though she wanted to say no, under Gu Sansi's gaze, she could only nod and say:
"Of course!"

Hearing Chen Wanting's affirmative answer, Gu Sansi was immediately overjoyed. He immediately kissed Chen Wanting and assured her again:

"Wanting, don't worry, even if she comes, you are still the mistress of the mansion..."

Listening to Gu Sansi's promise, it was Chen Wanting's turn to be confused. I just said a few polite words, why did you take it seriously? How did you promise me that you would not let Wang come to Yijing? Am I not the only mistress of Yijing Ancient Mansion?
While Chen Wanting was still confused about what was going on, Gu Sansi continued to explain:

"Wanting, you know me. You know that I have no feelings for her anymore. I only love one person in my life!"

"But my father wants to come to Yijing. He is old. If he doesn't come to Yijing, he won't have time. And my two children, I haven't seen them for a long time. They miss me very much!"

"I've already decided to let them live in the West Courtyard after they arrive, and the two of us will continue to live in the East Courtyard. What do you think, Wanting?"

Chen Wanting felt extremely aggrieved after listening to Gu Sansi's words, and couldn't help feeling a little regretful. She had listened to Bai Cui's words and tried to retreat in order to advance and pretend to be magnanimous, and now she had put herself in trouble. Facing Gu Sansi at this moment, she didn't say a word and just shed tears.

Seeing Chen Wanting's aggrieved look, Gu Sansi couldn't help but sigh and said:
"Wanting, I know I'm sorry for you!"

"But I also hope that you can understand and forgive me. After all, I am also a son and a father!"

After hearing what Gu Sansi said, Chen Wanting understood that Gu Sansi had made up his mind. She could not change Gu Sansi's decision. She immediately sorted out her feelings and said:
“I will obey you completely…”

After saying that, Chen Wanting stood up from her chair, bowed to Gu Sansi, and left the study. Looking at Chen Wanting's departing back, Gu Sansi shook his head helplessly.

Although the process was a bit difficult, Gu Sansi believed that Chen Wanting would eventually understand him. Anyway, he had solved the problem.

Sitting back in the chair, Gu Sansi began to prepare for work. Recently, there have been one problem after another in the court. The work method issue has not yet come to a conclusion, and some new news has leaked out from the Attendant Department!
The news revealed that the First Marshal intended to relax the laws, including no longer using tortures such as being cut into pieces or being torn apart by five horses. At the same time, there would be restrictions on punishments such as genocide, which would only be used in cases of treason.

Second, in response to some issues regarding the establishment of the new dynasty, the Marshal has decided to temporarily suspend the construction of the palace and also decided that the new dynasty will no longer use eunuchs.
Thirdly, because of the problems that had occurred in the construction of some dams, reservoirs, etc., the Marshal intended to establish a public disclosure system, requiring government offices at all levels to disclose some procurement details to the public during construction, so as to prevent anyone from interfering.

The Fourth Marshal intends to abolish some departments and reduce the number of staff in order to cut financial expenditures and alleviate the financial pressure on the court!

The Fifth Marshal intends to approve some businesses to engage in armed trade overseas and provide them with firearms, instructors and other assistance.

Although these five pieces of information have been leaked from the Imperial Household Department, they have only just been revealed, so they are currently only circulated in a small circle. Only a few cabinet members such as Cui Shao and Gu Sansi know about them, and they have not yet spread on a large scale throughout the court.

As for these five reform measures, several cabinet members have their own ideas...

(What do you think about the reform measures? Tongming is all ears!)

(End of this chapter)