After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times

Chapter 1109 - 1093: Kindred Spirit (Part 2)

Fu Tinghan’s eyelids twitched but did not open.

Zhao Hanzhang smiled, gently lifted the quilt, and got up, "Then you continue to sleep, I’ll get up first."

Zhao Hanzhang changed clothes and went to the adjacent room to wash up. Ting He and other servants were already waiting. After attending to her, there was movement in the main room.

Ting He said, "This morning Nanny Ren from the Princess’ courtyard came over to ask if the lady and gentleman will be dining at the other residence today?"

Zhao Hanzhang thought for a moment then said, "Today I need to see Mr. Ji, and also enter the palace to see the Little Emperor. Just say we’re busy with official duties, and if we have time in the afternoon, we’ll return for dinner."

Zhao Hanzhang washed her face and applied some things, then asked, "When did the snow fall last night? Was it heavy?"

"It fell in the second half of the night, not heavy. Early this morning when people woke up, they all said it was an auspicious snow."

"Indeed it is auspicious snow," Zhao Hanzhang laughed, "This is the third snow of the year; none were particularly heavy but thick enough to cover the wheat. Go prepare a gift for when we visit Mr. Ji’s residence to see Guo Pu."

Ting He acknowledged and asked, "But what does Mr. Guo like?"

Zhao Hanzhang thought for a moment then said, "Forget it, I’ll get some draft paper from Ting Han later, find a good box to put it in."

Ting He was dumbfounded, "Gift, gift draft paper? Even if it’s used by the gentleman?"

Zhao Hanzhang tapped her forehead and said, "Don’t underestimate his draft paper; to those who understand its value, it’s priceless."

Ting He began to ponder, she needs to talk to Fu An, from now on, even used paper from the gentleman should be kept well, can’t be thrown away carelessly.

Zhao Hanzhang stretched in the courtyard, and after warming up, she returned indoors. Fu Tinghan had also washed up, and they had breakfast together before going to Ji Yuan’s residence.

Fu Tinghan brought along his manuscript on calculating the Five Planets, of course, it’s not a draft but carefully calculated with some unclear points. Just right, since Guo Pu excels in numerology and astronomy, he wants to consult with him.

Ancient stargazing techniques and celestial calculations were quite advanced, even in modern times, they remain ahead of the West. Their theories are timeless and carry mysteries yet unresolved.

He never dares to underestimate any ancestors.

He carefully organized the manuscript and placed it in a box, feeling somewhat anxious, "Would it be inappropriate to give this as a gift?"

"Not at all, gifting involves catering to one’s interests, and this is precisely what he likes," Zhao Hanzhang affirmed, "He will definitely like it."

Fu Tinghan imagined himself receiving unsolved puzzles and discussing them together, he would be very happy too, so he nodded, closing the box, "Let’s go."

The two went to Ji Yuan’s residence together. Ji Yuan anticipated their visit and was early at the door to welcome them.

Zhao Hanzhang asked, "Did you sleep well last night, sir?"

Ji Yuan said, "I slept well, but I wonder if my colleagues did."

Zhao Hanzhang laughed loudly, unapologetic for the difficulties left behind that prevented them from having a good New Year.

Ji Yuan invited them to a pavilion in the garden, which had a second floor with large windows. Guo Pu was on the second floor admiring the snow around the stove.

Guo Pu was drinking warm wine; seeing the three approaching, he quickly got up to greet them, "I, Guo Pu, salute the Great General."

Zhao Hanzhang courteously said, "Please, no need for formalities. I’ve long heard of Mr. Guo’s great name; today I see there’s no exaggeration. I heard that Kuai Yi and others could safely reach Luoyang entirely due to your guidance, avoiding many dangers along the way."

Guo Pu wasn’t modest, directly saying, "It’s merely small tricks; minor disasters can be avoided, but major catastrophes are harder to dissolve and rely on timing for early preparation."

"Oh? Then what major disasters does Great Jin face within this year?"

Guo Pu’s eyes suddenly lifted, looking directly at her, after a moment he suddenly smiled, "No major natural disasters, only some county-level droughts and floods causing imbalance, but with the Great General’s ability, it will soon stabilize."

Zhao Hanzhang said, "Then it’s human-made disasters?"

Guo Pu said, "Misfortune may be where fortune lies; it’s possible this might be the Great General’s blessing. Providence has changed because of your virtue; as long as you do not follow the paths of Prince East Sea, Gou Xi, and others, then there are no major disasters for the country."

Zhao Hanzhang laughed heartily, raising her wine cup, "Good, I accept Mr. Guo’s auspicious words!"

Guo Pu’s gaze flickered as he drank the wine; he thought she might ask about destiny.

After all, who can resist such temptation?

King Langya had asked, even Wang Dun subtly investigated, yet she didn’t mention it at all, directly diverting the topic to another issue, "The court is lacking talents like Mr. Guo, would you be willing to stay in Luoyang and serve?"