Chapter 50: The Undercurrent is Turbulent
"Whether it's cold or warm, whether it's self-deception or self-deception, it's all Gu Mou's own business, and I don't dare to bother His Royal Highness the Prince. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"
Even though the prince's side knocks were not completely useless, Gu Hanqing's attitude was still tough. When he was friendly with Gao Heng in the past, he had seen the prince's insidious cunning, and now in the face of such a cunning fox, indifference is the best counterattack.
"Does Young Master Gu admit it when he says this?" the prince smiled, turned his face and said, "Actually, this palace has been thinking that if Young Master Gu can cooperate with this palace, you and I will take what we need, then it will be like a fish in water for both parties." When the time comes, Princess Yan can not only review the young master's arms, but also take advantage of the situation to teach the third brother a lesson, which can be described as the best of both worlds, don't you think about it?"
Seeing that the prince finally couldn't hold his breath and stepped into the topic, Gu Hanqing's eyes were rolling, and the corners of his mouth showed a hint of mockery.
But listening to him only talk about cooperation, but not a word about the content of cooperation, obviously he is wary of himself and will not be easily informed.
"Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that she is Princess Yan, then she is already His Royal Highness King Yan's person, Gu will not, and he will not dare to covet it anymore. ”
Gu Hanqing said casually, but his heart still twitched a few times unavoidably.
"Besides, the secret arrow hurts people, and there is nothing you can do about the knife in the back, His Royal Highness King Yan has saved Gu Mou in danger several times, and this kindness Gu Mou has always remembered in his heart, and he can't shake it no matter who or anything. ”
Indeed, it is precisely because of this that when facing the relationship between Gao Heng and Cheng Jinzhi, he will be at a loss and have no way to start. After all, the words "Grace will take revenge" and turn their eyes into revenge are too bad and too cruel, and they are a weight that his life cannot bear.
"Does Young Master Gu mean the battle between my Great Zhou and the Western Jin Dynasty seven years ago?" the prince snorted coldly with disdain, "Young Master thinks that the third brother really fought bloody battles to save you?" Young master, don't forget, it is precisely because of this incident that he was promoted from an unknown prince to a king, how many secrets are there, there is no need to say more about this palace, right?"
"No, His Royal Highness King Yan is not such a person, understand him below. ”
When he heard that the facts he had always insisted on and determined suddenly had a different conclusion, Gu Hanqing's emotions suddenly became a little excited.
"You say you know him?" said the prince's tone was full of contempt, "If you really understand, how can you be trapped by love today? If he really regards you as a friend of life and death, how can he take advantage of his unpreparedness to snatch love?"
"His Royal Highness the Prince. ”
Gu Hanqing interrupted the prince's words, and his face was already covered with clouds. These words were so direct, without the slightest euphemism or disguise, that he trembled physically and mentally, like a fish in his throat.
And the prince proudly watched Gu Hanqing's face change, returned to his seat and took a sip of wine with interest, and then said slowly: "Not only that, it seems that the Cheng family, who you have always trusted and honored Young Master Gu, has also done some unkind things. ”
Then he pretended to sigh and said: "Alas, a person has experienced the triple blow of family, love, and friendship one after another, and even I, an outsider, feel sad and unwilling for you, Young Master Gu." ”
Gu Hanqing's eyes raised slightly when he heard this, and his gaze was solemn: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince investigated Gu so thoroughly, is it too well-intentioned?"
Originally, when he heard that the prince had learned about the matter between him and Gao Heng, Gu Hanqing thought that he might have sent someone to investigate in depth, or that someone in the know had not leaked the news. But now he even knows everything about himself and the Cheng family, and for this outsider, he seems to know too much.
The crown prince obviously also noticed that something was wrong, his expression became a little unnatural, and he hurriedly said: "Young Master Gu, the matter between you and the Cheng family, this palace only knows a little bit about the rumors, but don't forget, young master, now Lord Cheng and the third brother of the Yasukuni Gong have become in-laws, and they will definitely stand in the united front in the future, is this the situation that Young Master Gu wants to see?"
Gu Hanqing smiled indifferently: "Gu is just a mercenary businessman, he doesn't understand the situation of the dynasty, and he doesn't know how to fight for power. In Gu's heart, kindness has always been greater than fault, love is greater than hate, but I am afraid that the prince is the wrong person. ”
"Gu Shaomaster, people are good at being bullied, horses are good at being ridden, in this world, if you retreat a foot, people will enter a battle, rather than retreating at that time, it is better to strike first. Otherwise, you will just lose your loved one today, but you won't know what you will lose tomorrow. ”
Although the prince's face was still smiling, there were a few hints of threat and warning in his words.
"This palace doesn't ask the young master Gu to answer immediately, and asks the young master to go back and weigh the pros and cons and think about it. The prince deliberately approached and reminded, "You must think carefully before making a decision." ”
"In this case, thank you His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for your hospitality and teachings today, then Gu will leave first. ”
Gu Hanqing was not frightened by the prince's threat, but saluted the prince with a heavy face, and then turned to leave.
It was almost unitary when he left Qinfang Garden, and it was not until the moment he stepped out of the garden, looking at the clear sky in the suburbs, that the big stone hanging on his chest fell slightly.
This invitation seems to have come out of nowhere, but in fact it has been planned for a long time.
Every word the prince said just now was right in the heart, although he had tried his best to cover it up, but he still let the prince get a glimpse of his thoughts.
Gu Hanqing faintly felt that from the moment he returned to the capital and learned of Gao Heng's wedding to Cheng Jinzhi, it was like being swept into an unknown whirlpool, although there was no sound of water, there were waves. And behind this whirlpool, it seems that someone is silently manipulating all this in the dark, but no clues can be found.
However, this person is by no means just a prince.
But what is certain is that their purpose is obviously to come to Gao Heng.
What is happening today is just the beginning. Although he was able to flee for the time being, the prince had already said that, and if he could not give an answer that satisfied him, it would be tantamount to being his enemy, and he might be in danger at any time.
But what he is afraid of is no longer danger, but people's hearts.
After Gu Hanqing got on the carriage and left, another carriage soon stopped at the main entrance of Qinfangyuan, as if he intended to avoid the former.
When the carriage came to a stop, a well-dressed young woman stepped down, followed by a servant girl.
"This is the palace of His Royal Highness the Prince, who are you?"
The guard at the door stepped forward to stop him, his tone was cold and his attitude was tough.
But the woman didn't care at all, but raised her chin slightly and smiled.
"I also asked this little brother to report it, and said that the eldest lady of the Yasukuni Mansion, Cheng Sujin, the wife of the young master of the Gu family, asked to see His Royal Highness the Prince. ”