Chapter Forty-Eight: The Dust Settles
Just when everyone was waiting for Emperor Zhou's decision, the news of the awakening of the imperial grandson suddenly came from the side hall, and everyone hurried to the side hall when they heard the words, which made this twists and turns of the game come to an end temporarily. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
However, what awaits Cheng Jinzhi is about to be another test, that is, the testimony of the boy who fell into the water. If he personally pointed out that he was the real culprit who pushed him into the water, then Cheng Jinzhi would only be speechless, and he would not be able to wash himself by jumping into the Yellow River.
Fortunately, he is still a child after all, and his lively and even naughty and stubborn nature is just due to his personality, but fortunately, his heart is not bad, or maybe he thought that Cheng Jinzhi had gone into the water to save him, and he finally told the truth in front of Emperor Zhou and returned Cheng Jinzhi's innocence.
It's a pity that although Cheng Jinzhi has a sense of relief, she doesn't feel very happy, on the contrary, she is physically and mentally exhausted, and her heart is even heavier.
Such a thrilling and dangerous thing happened the first time he entered the palace, offended the queen and the prince, and almost made the current saint seal his throat with a sword, which made Cheng Jinzhi, who originally had an infinite yearning for this solemn imperial city, frightened, and didn't want to stay any longer.
She is indeed a troublemaker, wherever she goes, she will break into trouble, and she will have to burden Gao Heng to deal with the aftermath for her, she really has a guilty conscience. Besides, this matter seems to have calmed down, but how can the crown prince and the queen be fuel-efficient lamps? When she thought that Gao Heng would have to deal with this sinister mother and son in the future, she didn't feel at all at ease in her heart.
Especially after thinking of Gao Heng's life experience, she hated these two more and more.
At this time, outside the palace, Emperor Zhou had already driven back to the palace, and Empress Zhao and the crown prince stood at the gate of the palace to watch Emperor Zhou's Luan drive away, and then returned to the palace together.
"Today is really cheap that Cheng Jinzhi, and let her go back so unscathed. As soon as she stepped into the palace gate, Empress Zhao immediately sank her face, "Your Majesty clearly intends to help Concubine Hui's mother and son, otherwise what you revealed in the main hall before, how could Your Majesty be indifferent after hearing it?"
Although Empress Zhao was resentful, the prince beside her did not complain, on the contrary, she calmly persuaded each other: "The queen mother is a little restless, some things seem to have no immediate results, but it does not mean that it has no value." ”
"Chen'er, what do you mean ......?"
"Whether Cheng Jinzhi kills people and sets fires, or the third brother pretends to be public and private, the purpose of the sons and daughters is just to plant a seed of doubt in the heart of the emperor, and only if this seed is planted, will there be a chance to take root and sprout in the future. ”
Empress Zhao's eyes fluttered and said: "Do you want your father to think that King Yan and Lord Cheng have formed a party and conspired? But Chen'er, if you do this, won't you trap Lord Cheng in injustice? Don't forget, if you want to ascend the throne steadily, we still have to count on him." ”
"The queen mother is relieved, and Seong knows whether he is blessed if he loses his horse. The prince raised his eyebrows meaningfully and smiled, "Erchen thinks that this chess game will soon have a new atmosphere." ”
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On the carriage back to the palace, Cheng Jinzhi closed his eyes slightly, leaned on Gao Heng's shoulder and said nothing. She had a lot to say, but she didn't know where to start, so she pursed her lips and chose to remain silent.
I don't know how long later, just when she was drowsy, Gao Heng's voice suddenly came from her ears.
"It's yours, right?"
She opened her eyes suspiciously, only to see that what Gao Heng was holding in her hand was actually the square handkerchief that Gu Hanqing gave him.
"This handkerchief... How could it be with you?"
Cheng Jinzhi looked at the handkerchief in Gao Heng's hand nervously, and his first reaction was not to take it away immediately, but to be a little overwhelmed, and he was stunned for a moment before taking it back.
"I picked it up from the lake where the accident happened, and when I went to visit Xu'er before, he said that he accidentally fell into the water because he snatched your important handkerchief. ”
"He's an honest kid. ”
Cheng Jinzhi smiled stiffly, but he didn't dare to raise his head to meet Gao Heng's eyes. This feeling is like a woman Hongxing coming out of the wall and being discovered by her husband, but Cheng Jinzhi knows in her heart which person she is pretending to be now.
was obviously afraid that Gao Heng would misunderstand, but in front of this man, she couldn't even say a word of honesty at the moment. I'm really useless, whether it's in trouble or emotionally, it's the same useless.
"He gave you this veil?"
Gao Heng's tone was very calm and indifferent, as if this matter didn't matter to him, but Cheng Jinzhi understood that since he asked this sentence, it meant that he actually cared.
"He gave it to me when I was a child, and I always carry it with me, so I'm used to it. ”
"You brought it with you because of habit?" Gao Heng raised his eyes slightly, his eyes reflected a little shallow loss, "Indeed, liking someone will become a habit." ”
"No, not what you say. ”
Cheng Jinzhi's heart tightened, and he just wanted to explain, but Gao Heng snatched the talk.
"The wild goose on this is very beautifully embroidered, if I remember correctly, the wild goose represents the meaning of lovesickness. One lovesickness, two sorrows, well, very appropriate. ”
"What the hell are you trying to say?"
Cheng Jinzhi looked at Gao Heng with a strange expression, only to feel that although he had a disapproving look on his face, from these meaningful words, she clearly smelled a few traces of strong sourness.
Cheng Jinzhi's first reaction was: "This guy, is he jealous?"
Her second reaction was: "This stubborn iceberg is actually jealous?"
Seeing Cheng Jinzhi suddenly smile inexplicably, Gao Heng frowned unnaturally, obviously a little puzzled.
"I'll go back and put it away, I won't take it with me again. ”
Cheng Jinzhi folded the veil and looked at Gao Heng seriously.
Gao Heng's eyebrows jumped: "What?"
"A lot of things become habits, but there are also a lot of things that change unconsciously. I don't want to tie myself to memories anymore, I want to cherish the people in front of me. ”
Cheng Jinzhi looked up at Gao Heng, his eyes were like stars, and his face was slightly red.
She was sure that when this slightly pretentious sentence was spoken, something that had been hanging in her heart finally fell to the ground.
Compared with the guilt and longing that she often has for Gu Hanqing, the self-deception imposed on her in the face of Gao Heng actually makes her even more uncomfortable.
"Oh. ”
"You... Don't want to say something?"
"Say what?"
"What do you ask me to say?"
Cheng Jinzhi's face changed, and he suddenly felt embarrassed by every cell in his body. finally mustered up the courage to be honest once, but Gao Heng's attitude was as tranquil as water.
Could it be that I have made a mistake in the situation and expressed my wrong feelings?
If that were the case, she would now be eager to dig a hole and drill into it.
However, just when Cheng Jinzhi was a little at a loss for what to do, Gao Heng's eyes darkened, and he suddenly grabbed her waist and kissed her pink lips heavily.
I felt that the lip flap was covered with a warm and moist warmth, and the elegant magnolia fragrance came to her face, which caught her off guard.
But this time, she didn't resist again.