After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

The progress of water diversion in the west is relatively smooth.

Even if it doesn't rain, there is no shortage of water in the west now.

Nowadays, the government servants are working with the people to tidy up the fields, and the progress has been improved a lot. The people originally thought that it was hopeless to farm normally this year, but they didn't expect to catch up now.

Although some elderly people were unable to work in the fields, they also joined in and cooked meals with the women of the village every day.

Even though those strong men worked very hard, they still felt warm in their hearts.

Especially the government officials now work with them.

Teng Xi led many people to join this group of people, and Gu Huaijing was responsible for determining when the rainy season would arrive based on the terrain and climate every day.

In fact, the drought in the west is not only caused by celestial phenomena, but also partly caused by man-made phenomena.

The old man and the peasant woman came to Zhuangzi with food, and all the strong men ate with them.

Gu Huaijing and Tan Zhixu came over for inspection and couldn't help but smile when they saw this scene.

"It seems that the transformation plan in the west is very successful. When does Mr. Gu want to go back?"

"Hurry, let's go back when the seedlings here can sprout."

"it is good."

Tan Zhixu knew that Gu Huaijing didn't have to worry anymore, but his purpose of coming out had not yet been completed. Although he had received a commendation from the emperor for his disaster relief work, he still had to find some business opportunities before he could go back to work, otherwise he would be in trouble with the Hou Mansion. The old lady's brain must be suspicious.

Thinking about this, Tan Zhixu looked at Gu Huaijing.

"Master Gu, Gu Yu and I may have to go to another town in the next two days."

"what happened?"

Gu Huaijing didn't expect Tan Zhixu to say this, and he was a little worried.

But Tan Zhixu shook his head, "There is nothing else, I just need to find business opportunities for the Hou Mansion."

Tan Zhixu smiled very reluctantly, and Gu Huaijing was still a little worried.

"I'll help you?"

"Need not."

Tan Zhixu still wanted to handle this matter on his own, and it was hard to let Gu Huaijing, a court official, come forward.

Facing Tan Zhixu's rejection, Gu Huaijing frowned slightly.

Faced with Gu Huaijing's dissatisfied expression, Tan Zhixu was silent for a moment, "You are the imperial official, I am the second wife of the Hou family, and I am also a new widow. If you and I get close, how do you plan to deal with the rumors?"

What Tan Zhixu said was so true that Gu Huaijing could not allow any refutation.

He opened his mouth, but in the end no words of persistence came out.

It's just that Gu Huaijing looked at Tan Zhixu with some distress in his eyes.

At this time, there was no need for Gu Huaijing to say anything. She knew that he wanted to help and put in effort.

In Gu Huaijing's silence, Tan Zhixu took a few steps forward and stood opposite him.

Sensing Tan Zhixu's approach, Gu Huaijing raised his head.

The intersection of eyes made Tan Zhi feel a little embarrassed.

Gu Huaijing lowered his head to meet Tan Zhixu's phoenix eyes, "I'm not afraid of rumors!"

"I know, but I'm afraid."

Tan Zhixu looked at Gu Huaijing calmly.

With just one word, Gu Huaijing lost all his temper in an instant.

In the end, it was Tan Zhixu who comforted Gu Huaijing.

"Gu Huaijing, we can never go back to the past. You are good to me, I know, but I am the second wife of the Hou family."

Those words again.

Gu Huaijing had heard this kind of words from Tan Zhixu countless times, and now he didn't want to hear a word of it.

"Ask Teng Xi to accompany you."

"it is good."

After all, Gu Huaijing had to be reassured.

What's more, there is no rest here, and Tan Zhixu is not being pretentious.

Just let Teng Xi accompany him, maybe he can also bring Teng Xi and Gu Yu together.

They set out early the next morning.

Teng Xi originally wanted to tell Gu Huaijing, but was stopped by Tan Zhixu.

"Your master has been busy diverting water for irrigation these days. Don't wake him up today. It's not like you and I won't come back. It's better to let him rest more."

Teng Xi thought about it and felt that what Tan Zhixu said was right, so he gave up.

At this point, they went completely.

When Gu Huaijing woke up and learned that Tengxi and his party had gone to a town that was a day's journey from the west, he was only angry.

"Well done Fujiki."

At that time, Teng Xi, who was on the road, couldn't help but sneeze.

Tan Zhixu heard the noise coming from Tengxi and couldn't help but look at Gu Yu, "Gu Yu, go ask Commander Teng if he feels unwell?"

Gu Yu, who was waiting on the side, didn't expect Tan Zhixu to say this, so she subconsciously looked at Teng Xi outside the carriage.

Tengxi looked at Gu Yu while sneezing, "What's wrong, Miss Gu Yu?"

"Commander Teng, are you okay here?"

"It's alright!"

Teng Xi shook his head blankly.

Guyu turned back immediately.

When Guyu looked at Tan Zhixu, Tan Zhixu smiled helplessly.

Originally, he wanted Gu Yu to care about Teng Xi, but he didn't expect this girl to be so incomprehensible.

"Let's get on with it."

"Yes."

Teng Xi asked the coachman to speed up the journey, and Gu Yu accompanied Tan Zhixu, talking about what to do after arriving in the town.

"Girl, this time we are looking for business opportunities. What business opportunities do you think are the most suitable?"

"Girl, you said Commander Teng is following us, and no one from Mr. Gu's side will be following us. Will he be uncomfortable?"

"Also, you left without saying a word. Do you think Mr. Gu would be angry if he woke up and couldn't see you?"

"Oh, what should I do..."

Tan Zhixu originally wanted to have some tea and rest, but Gu Yu kept talking all the way, not to mention resting, her ears were not clear.

I didn't know that Gu Yu was so eloquent before.

Finally, Guyu's mouth went dry.

"Girl, are you talking?"

Hearing that Gu Yu's voice was hoarse, Tan Zhixu couldn't help but laugh, "Did you give me a chance to speak?"

Faced with Tan Zhixu's helpless expression, Gu Yu realized that she had talked too much. She smiled innocently, "Girl, I didn't mean it, I just..."

"Okay, I know you care about me. Let's take a rest. We still need a day's journey."

"Yes."

Guyu sat next to Tan Zhixu and fell asleep after a while.

Tan Zhixu watched Gu Yu sleep and breathed a sigh of relief.

You can also take a rest.

But Tan Zhixu didn't know that Gu Huaijing was in trouble just after they left.

Originally, a lot of silver was seized from the Nanhu Prefect, but today he found that the warehouse had been stolen and all the silver was lost.

Originally, the money was used to restore the vitality of the west, but now the money was lost, and it was still in the government office. As the patrol officer this time, he was naturally responsible.

Gu Huaijing looked at the empty warehouse and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

After hearing the yamen servant's report, Mr. Wang came over with his skirt in hand. When he came to Gu Huaijing, he also saw the empty warehouse.