In just half a day, Concubine Shi was slapped twice in the face by Qin Di, which made her unable to hold it any longer. It's like watching her joke.

The Concubine Shizi watched Qin Di's back gradually drifting away, the sky outside had already darkened, the shadowy tree shadows swayed in the evening wind, and after a while, Qin Di's figure had disappeared in the shadows of the trees.

She really didn't stop for a while, and didn't give any face at all.

The wind in the courtyard seemed to be stronger again, and there was a rustling sound among the leaves, as if they were laughing.

The hall was unusually quiet, and needles could be heard falling.

Qin Di didn't bother to pay attention to Concubine Shi. As soon as she came out of the main hall, she saw a grandmother in her fifties, dressed in a rust-colored robe, waiting there, with a round face and gray hair combed into a neat bun. amiable.

"Third madam," the maid greeted Qin Di with a smile, and gave Qin Di a salute, "The slave maid used to serve by the concubine's side, and everyone called the slave maid Liu mammy."

"The third master instructed the servants to wait here for the third lady and lead you the way."

Mama Liu said that she was leading the way for Qin Di, but in fact, Gu Zezhi asked her to serve Qin Di during their stay in Luo'an City.

"I'm sorry, mammy, lead the way." Qin Di said with a smile.

Madam Liu smiled and showed Qin Di the way, introducing her to the palace along the way, such as which side was the courtyard of which house, which side was the garden, and so on.

Qin Di was really tired. Although it was not yet a watch, she already wanted to sleep, so she couldn't help covering her mouth and yawned.

Madam Liu knew how to wink, and when she saw this, she didn't say anything more, she just pointed to the east and said, "Third Madam, cross the small stone bridge in front of you, and you're there."

Qin Di responded, and couldn't help but yawned again, holding 120,000 sympathy for Gu Zezhi in his heart.

She could have a bed to sleep in at a glance, unlike Gu Zezhi, who was still busy.

Poor Gu Zezhi had just sat down and drank hot tea.

There were only three father and son in the study, and everyone else was sent back.

A moth flew into the lampshade, its wings flapped on the gauze lampshade and made a "flapping" sound, and the candle flame jumped and flickered...

Duan Wang's face was sinking like water, and he asked straight to the point: "Prince, what is Dong Pingbo here for?"

Gu Chenzhi hurriedly said, "It was King Yu who heard that I was ill and sent Bo Dongping to visit me."

Duan Wang did not place staff in the capital, but Gu Chenzhi did. He had received news from the capital more than half a month ago.

He also guessed that after Gu Zezhi came back this time, he must have told Duan Wang about the situation in the capital, so he was well prepared.

Duan Wang looked at Gu Chenzhi deeply, as if his eyes could penetrate his heart.

After a few moments, King Duan's expression softened a little, and he said in a serious tone: "Prince Duan, we should not have much contact with King Yu. You are the prince, and you represent King Duan's mansion. Then Uncle Dongping should have sent it away earlier, so as not to spread the word. Beijing, there is nothing wrong with it."

"You don't know what happened in the capital, do you?"

Following this, King Duan explained the series of events that had happened in the capital, and then emphasized: "Prince Yu's mansion is very ambitious, and sooner or later an army will launch a northern expedition, and our Duan mansion cannot join forces with it!"

Gu Chenzhi looked surprised and sighed: "So many things happened in the capital...cough."

He coughed several times in succession before he recovered and said solemnly, "Father, I understand."

"After my father told me last time, I understood."

Gu Zezhi raised his eyebrows when he heard Gu Chenzhi say "last time", glanced at Duan Wang behind the desk, and continued to drink tea calmly.

Gu Chenzhi was still talking: "King Yu did have this intention, and asked Dong Pingbo to be a lobbyist by visiting patients, but I have categorically refused."

"Father, don't worry, the son knows the importance and who is the orthodox."

Gu Chenzhi said something justly and righteously, and almost swore that he had no second thoughts.

King Duan has always valued this eldest son, and seeing his sincere expression, he was relieved and satisfied.

"Zezhi, what do you think?" Duan Wang looked at Gu Zezhi who was sitting by the window. He didn't notice that the corner of Gu Chenzhi's mouth froze for a moment in a position he couldn't see, and then maintained the original arc again. A solemn and respectful attitude.

Gu Zezhi didn't even look at Gu Chenzhi, and said with a smile, "Of course I believe in the prince, and I also believe in the father."

His voice is as gentle as usual, whether it is the speed of speech, the tone of voice, and the demeanor, it makes people feel comfortable.

When Duan Wang heard the words, he was very relieved. He felt that although the two sons misunderstood each other, the brothers were both clear-headed in the sense of justice.

Duan Wang felt as if he had solved a big trouble, and he felt a lot more at ease. He told Gu Chenzhi again: "Prince, if that's the case, send Bo Dongping away as soon as possible."

As King Duan said, he pondered in his heart, if King Yu really went on an expedition to the north, how many people in the Western Border Army would be able to mobilize to crusade the rebels...

"Yes, Father." Gu Chenzhi nodded solemnly.

After thinking for a moment, Duan Wang said to Gu Zezhi: "Zezhi, you have just come back, you have been tired all the way, rest early, if you have anything to do tomorrow, let's talk about it tomorrow. Also let your wife have a good rest tomorrow, don't use it for this king Please be safe."

"Prince, don't leave first, this king has something to tell you."

King Duan left Gu Chenzhi because he planned to discuss with him to verify how many troops, provisions, weapons, etc. were available in the western border.

As for Gu Zezhi, since he has the title and intends to stay in the capital, King Duan does not intend to let him intervene in the affairs of the Western Border, so as to avoid his brothers fighting for power and causing trouble for the family.

Gu Zezhi put down the tea cup. Before he could say a word, Gu Chenzhi couldn't wait to rush to say: "Third brother, your father is right, you are tired all the way, go back and rest early."

Gu Chenzhi looked at Gu Zezhi with a smile, his handsome face became even paler under the candlelight, and his eyes were unusually bright.

Gu Zezhi got up gracefully and said with a smile, "Father, Prince, then I'll go back and rest first."

He smiled lightly, like a spring breeze, and there was no trace of unwillingness or displeasure at all.

Gu Chenzhi's eyes darkened, and he said kindly: "Third brother rest well tonight, and tomorrow I invite third brother to go out to play, and our brothers have a good gathering. Over the past year, there have been many changes in Luo'an City."

Gu Zeyi responded immediately.

Looking at their brother Hele, Duan Wang only felt comforted, and a stone in his heart was half put down.

When Gu Zezhi left the study, there was a young man in Tsing Yi waiting for him.

Gu Zezhi walked towards the Neiyi Gate, and the young man walked beside him, only one step behind.

When no one was around, the young man said, "Third Master, Uncle Dongping came to Luo'an City last evening and lived in the inn."

"The prince met with him this morning. In the second floor of the Eight Immortals Restaurant, the two had a secret conversation together for almost an hour and a half."

"The prince made an appointment with Uncle Dongping to wash the dust for him tomorrow."

While they were talking, the two reached the door of Neiyi, Gu Zezhi made a gesture, and the young man stepped back lightly, and the dexterous figure soon disappeared into the darkness of the night.

Gu Zezhi, on the other hand, passed through the Neiyi Gate and continued toward the inner courtyard.

This is the place where he was born and raised. Even if he closes his eyes, Gu Zezhi knows how to walk, but in just over a year, he feels that this place is very unfamiliar.

Gu Zezhi walked forward unhurriedly, and the silver moonlight poured down, coating him with a silver halo, adding a bit of a cold temperament.

After passing through the winding corridors and the gates of the Moon Cave, a courtyard appeared in front of it. The lanterns hanging at the entrance of the courtyard illuminated a plaque with three big characters "Zhaohui Garden".

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Gu Zezhi's eyes stayed on the plaque for a moment.

In the past, when he was not married, he naturally lived in the front yard. This Zhaohui Garden was specially cleaned by his mother four years ago, thinking that he would live in it after he was married, and it has only been used until today.

"Third Master."

Along the way, there were maids and old ladies saluting him, and Gu Zezhi continued to walk forward without seeing it, until he came to the inner room.

When he came, Du Ruo backed out. There was only one light in the inner room, which was dim and dim.

Qin Di had already taken a bath, and fell asleep on the couch with his eyes closed.

Gu Zezhi sat down beside the beauty's couch and looked down at her. Under the candlelight, the hairs on her cheeks could be seen, and the blue silk just stood up casually with a purple hairband that hung down on her neck. The skin becomes more and more white as jade, soft and delicate.

Just looking at her like this, Gu Zezhi felt that his mood became brighter, as if the bright morning light had cleared away the layers of haze.

He stretched out his fingers and lifted the purple hairband around her neck, Qin Di seemed to sense someone beside him, snorted, and opened his eyes in a daze, "You're back."

Her red lips were slightly parted, she was half asleep and half awake, her voice was soft and waxy, with a hint of confused hoarseness.

Gu Zezhi gave a soft "um", and bent down to place a light kiss on her forehead.

When he was about to get up, she hooked his neck and kissed the corner of his lips. Those beautiful and clear apricot eyes were flowing under the candlelight, shining like bright pearls, charming and moving.

Gu Zezhi's pupils became deeper and deeper, and he said in a low voice, "Uncle Dongping is here..." There was a bit of restraint and depression in his voice.

Qin Di hadn't fully woken up yet, so he answered vaguely. She knows this, she heard what Duan Wang said today.

Gu Zezhi said again, "I'll go out and come back later."

He easily picked her up from the beautiful bed and put her on the step bed.

When he hugged him, Qin Di woke up completely, hugged his neck and kissed his temple again, "Go and do your thing, don't worry about me, I won't suffer."

The smile in Gu Zezhi's eyes was even stronger, the tip of his nose pressed against hers, and he rubbed it twice.

This girl really can't afford to lose.

Gu Zezhi stroked her cheek again and left.

Qin Di closed his eyes again, and after a while, he fell asleep again.

Since the original owner's wishes came to an end one by one, she hasn't had nightmares for a long time, and she didn't feel any discomfort even on the way westward, and she slept very well.

But this night, Qin Di didn't sleep well. She woke up in a daze several times throughout the night, knowing that Gu Zeyi didn't come back that night.

When it was almost dawn, she heard his slight footsteps, and then woke up suddenly and sat up with the thin quilt.

Qin Di didn't ask him where he was going at night. He leaned his little face on his shoulder, wrapped his arms around his waist, and rubbed like a cat, leaving her scent on him.

Gu Zezhi kissed her sweet and soft lips again, and said softly, "You stay in bed for a while, anyway, no one in the palace needs you to greet him."

Qin Di nodded and agreed, so he put the human-shaped pillow holding her back on the bed.

This time, slept very peacefully, and didn't get up until three poles in the sun.

After getting up, Gu Zezhi took Qin Di to Luo'an City.

Qin Di came to Luo'an City for the first time, and there were many places to visit, from the temples outside the city, to the market in the south of the city, to the beautiful mountains and rivers in the suburbs, to some rouge jewelry shops in the city and so on.

For a few days, the couple either went out to the city to run horses or went shopping, and they were very leisurely.

They also visited almost all the streets and alleys of Luo'an City, even a bookstore in a corner, Qin Di didn't let it go, and happily dragged Gu Zezhi into it.

Because the location of the bookstore is a bit remote, there are not many guests inside, only three or two people. As soon as you enter, you will be greeted by a strong fragrance of books and ink...

"Boss, where is the book of words?" She asked the bookstore owner with a smile, thinking that she just read the book of words in the capital, and it's better to take advantage of this trip to Xijiang to scan some book of words and go back, she hasn't read it yet. Xijiang's words book.

The bookstore owner saw at a glance that Qin Di and Gu Zezhi were either rich or expensive, and they were not poor scholars waiting to read books. They were very attentive, "Madam, please, all in this row."

"You can take a look, ma'am."

The bookworm in Qin Di's heart was hooked, and without being polite to the boss, he quickly picked up a blue book and read it. He was so fascinated by it that he forgot about Gu Zezhi.

Gu Zezhi didn't care, and wandered around the bookstore casually, feeling that this bookstore could barely be called a sparrow, although it was small, it had all the internal organs. Now that he's here, he also picks up some books.

The bookstore owner squinted his eyes with laughter, and said in his heart: It is indeed a distinguished guest!

Qin Di read seven or eight pages with relish, put down the booklet, and decided to buy it, with bright eyes.

This Xijiang dialect is really different from that of the capital. Many dialects in the capital are actually from the south of the Yangtze River, so they are more graceful and lingering, but this Xijiang dialect is much more unrestrained and unrestrained.

After a while, Qin Di gathered up a stack of books, and moved to a nearby bookshelf. He glanced at a booklet with the words "Jing Chunhua" written on the cover. An ancient poem appeared in his mind: Baicao Jingchunhua. , Lichun should be the best.

She picked up the copy of "Jing Chunhua" and turned the page.

Seeing this, her eyes widened slightly.

This...this...this turned out to be an erotic painting!

The two people in the picture are rubbing their ears and temples, their bodies are intertwined, half-naked and half-covered. The posture of the human body is drawn accurately and delicately, and even the layout of the house is depicted in great detail. Not only that, but there is also an erotic poem below the picture.

The moment Qin Di opened the book, he was a little surprised, but then he read it openly.

After all, compared to the modern ones, this erotic painting is quite subtle, but some poses are too challenging to the flexibility of the human body.

She commented silently in her heart.

She just took a look at it with the idea of ​​early adopters, until she found that the page was dark, and there was a person in front of her, and the shadow cast by the tall and tall man shrouded her.

She was slightly stiff, her eyelids jumped ominously, and she slowly raised her head to meet someone's half-smiling eyes.

Qin Ji: "..."

Qin Di: Ask for help online, what should do if get caught by man while watching an erotic palace picture?

Gu Zezhi smiled slightly and said dotingly, "Buy it if you like it."

Qin Ji: "..."

Qin Di was a little confused for a while, and before he had time to react, the copy of "Jing Chunhua" was piled up in the pile of words, and in the boss's "I understand I understand" eyes, he walked out with Gu Zezhi bookstore.

Until the two of them rode their horses out of the alley, Qin Di was still in a seemingly calm trance, the villain in his heart was rolling in and out.

"Third brother."

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from above his head, accompanied by a slight cough.

"Call-"

The two of them stopped their horses, and they all looked up to the sound, only to see a half-familiar face sticking out from the window on the second floor of a restaurant in front of the right.

It was Gu Chenzhi, the prince of Duan Wang.

Gu Zezhi didn't dismount and didn't plan to greet the other party, so he immediately greeted with a smile: "Sir."

Qin Difu sang Fu Sui and nodded, pursing his lips and smiling.

Gu Zezhi's words "Sir" attracted many pedestrians to stop on the road, all of them looked at Gu Chenzhi upstairs with different expressions.

After all, in the entire Western Xinjiang, there is only one Prince Duan.

After Gu Zezhi said hello, he rode away with Qin Di.

Gu Chenzhi didn't care about the gazes of passers-by below, and watched Gu Zezhi and Qin Di leave, his thin lips pursed into a straight line.

In the sun, his complexion became paler.

Gu Chenzhi suddenly asked: "They are all playing these days?"

This Luo'an City, Gu Chenzhi has been in business for more than 20 years, all of which are under his control.

In the past few days, Gu Zezhi and Qin Di's every move has been reported to him, nothing more than where to play, where to eat, where to go to incense, where to buy what...

"Yes, Lord Shizi." A middle-aged man in a blue shirt replied respectfully, "Today I went to the Chenghuang Temple in the south of the city, and then went to a small bookstore to buy some books, nothing special."

"After the third master returned to Luo'an City, he would play with the third lady every day, and he would not go unless the prince asked."

Saying that, the middle-aged man's eyes showed a trace of disdain, and he secretly said: "Men and gentlemen, how can there be a reason to revolve around your wife every day!"

Gu Chenzhi: "..."

It wasn't until Gu Zezhi's figure disappeared at the end of the street ahead that Gu Chenzhi withdrew his gaze and closed the window, isolating the noise from the street.

He gently tapped his right hand into a fist on the table twice, and his eyes flickered.

Could it be that they came back to Western Xinjiang this time just to serve tea to their father?

Thinking of what happened on the day of the tea ceremony, Gu Chenzhi's face was not very good, he took a sip of the wine cup at hand and took a sip of water.

The middle-aged man pulled out a disdainful sneer at the corner of his mouth, and said, "Master Shizi, the third master is probably afraid."

Even if Gu Zezhi made a lot of noise in the capital, and coaxed the emperor to give him a county king, so what? !

Gu Zezhi, the county king, is just an empty title. He has neither fiefs nor soldiers. He didn't have to see the prince's face when he returned to the western border. He had already been trained by the prince to be obedient.

No matter how much Sun Wukong made troubles in the Heavenly Palace, he would not be able to reach the Wuzhi Mountain of the Tathagata Buddha, and Gu Zezhi also did the same.

This is the western border, who can go beyond the world!

The middle-aged man's expression was determined, but Gu Chenzhi's face was still sullen, still thinking about what happened the day the tea was served. Qin Shi was too arrogant that day, she dared to swipe his face in public like this, but it was just Relying on Gu Zezhi's concentricity with her husband and wife, what's more, she may be doing this at Gu Zezhi's instigation...

Gu Chen drank the remaining wine in one gulp, and regretted it again, regretting that he should not let Gu Zezhi leave the western border and leave his control... Now Gu Zezhi is incapable of recognizing his identity.

Gu Chenzhi raised his eyes to look at the middle-aged man, his eyes were sharp, he saw the middle-aged man stunned and bowed slightly.

"My third brother has always been cunning, you continue to stare at it, don't be careless." Gu Chenzhi instructed.

"Yes, Lord Shizi." The middle-aged man bowed respectfully, and immediately, he refilled Gu Chenzhi's wine glass, trying to persuade him to drink less, but he didn't dare to say it after all.

At this moment, the servant who was guarding outside the elegant seat came in and said, "Master Shizi, Uncle Dongping is here."

Between the words, the sound of someone walking upstairs was vaguely heard outside, and the footsteps gradually approached.

Gu Chenzhi asked Dongping Bo Fang Yuande to meet here today, and nodded slightly.

He half lowered his eyes, looking at the clear and transparent wine in the wine cup, his eyes flickered.

Now that King Yu has a good momentum, it is the best time to start an army, and the emperor has hated King Yu for a long time. If the two sides fight, it will be a fight between snipe and mussels, and they will be able to gain the advantage of a fisherman by taking over the palace. .

That is to say, the father and king are too ignorant and loyal. What benefits have they gained by guarding the country for others in this barren frontier for so many years?

Thinking of what King Duan told him to expel Fang Yuande as soon as possible, Gu Chenzhi shook his head slightly and said to himself, "My father is sometimes too sensitive... He should always be like facing the problem of the inner house. It's better to be confused.

Gu Chenzhi's expression was calm, but his eyes flashed with ambition, and he felt more worthless for himself.

He is the eldest son of King Duan, but he is not a direct son. Since he was a child, he has been worried about the birth of a direct son in the house. Since he was a child, he has worked harder than others, and he must be the best in everything, otherwise others will say:

"Hey, it would be great if the princess could give birth to a heir!"

"It's a pity, the eldest son is only a concubine after all!"

It is clear that he has the blood of Duan Wang in his body, and he is obviously outstanding, but because his biological mother is not a princess, he seems to be inferior and has shortcomings.

Over the years, he has tried his best, roosters crowing, and he reads and practice martial arts every day. Ask him to seal the prince.

However, Gu Zezhi was born.

After having him, it was like a beast was chasing him behind him. Outsiders would compare him to Gu Zezhi in everything. As long as he made a little mistake, others would use a kind of pity or sigh. looked at him.

As if to say, he is not as good as Gu Zezhi!

He was not reconciled, nor was he willing to hand over everything he had worked so hard for so many years to Gu Zezhi!

Gu Chenzhi squinted his eyes, and his dark pupils became deeper.

"Uncle, please." The servant who just came to report came in with a middle-aged man in his thirties. The man was of medium build, slightly fat, with a red face and a sincere smile on his face.

"Master Shi." Fang Yuande greeted Gu Chenzhi with a smile and clasped his fists.

"Uncle, please sit down." Gu Chenzhi asked him to sit down.

The middle-aged man and the young servant exited together to guard the door for them.

Fang Yuande added wine to Gu Chenzhi himself, then handed the glass to him diligently, and asked with a smile, "Have you made up your mind?"

Gu Chenzhi hooked his lips.

Of course he thought about it. It should be said that he had already thought about it as early as the year before last when he sent someone to rob Gu Zezhi.

With Gu Zezhi, there is no Gu Chenzhi.

Although Gu Zezhi survived that time, they were destined to be on the same page.

He wants to completely destroy Gu Zezhi, the best way is not to kill him, but another way——

As long as he has the world, he doesn't have to worry about his descendants anymore, he can make Gu Zezhi kneel at his feet and beg him for pity.

He can prove to the world how ridiculous the difference between direct descendants and concubines is!

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