Zhao Xinzhi, the marquis of An, the eldest brother of Empress Zhao, was the uncle of the dynasty. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

A high-ranking official like this should have turned his hands into clouds and rained in the treacherous court.

But as we all know, he withdrew from the court dispute many years ago, and now he has an idle temperament, does not care about world affairs, and just lives a free life with a false title.

However, without the hustle and bustle of fame and fortune, I am happy and comfortable.

At that time, the tea in the house was fragrant, and the bamboo leaves outside the window were newly frosted.

An old man dressed in Xuanqing clothes, tall and slightly thin, sat on top of each other, looked at the chessboard on the table, his calm eyes suddenly sharpened, and then he felt a crystal clear white piece from the chess box, cutting off the way of the sunspot.

"It seems that Young Master Gu's mind is not on the chessboard. ”

His gaze was still on this chess game where the outcome had been decided, and he didn't look up at Gu Hanqing, who was sinking like water on the opposite side.

"It's Marquis Zhao's superb chess skills, and Gu can only bow to the upper hand. Gu Han sighed lightly, looking at the sunspot that cut off his back path, his eyes were deep, "Besides, even if Gu wins this game, Marquis Zhao won't let me go, right?"

Zhao Xinzhi raised his eyes when he heard this, and a vague smile overflowed from the corner of his lips: "Then if I say that if Young Master Gu wins this game of chess, I will let you go, will the young master go all out?"

"Gu Mou has always disliked trying to think about hypothetical questions. Gu Hanqing pursed the corners of his lips lightly, "Besides, Marquis Zhao doesn't look like such a child's play." ”

"Life is short, it's better to do what you want, so serious, but you will be tired. ”

Zhao Xinzhi lifted the teapot and poured hot tea for Gu Hanqing, blurring the expression on his face.

Although I have always heard that Zhao Xinzhi has been far away from the court, idle clouds and wild cranes, he has always been a relative of the prince.

In addition, Gu Hanqing had never dealt with him before, and he didn't know whether he was an enemy or a friend, even if he had a kind face at this moment, it still made Gu Hanqing feel cramped and uneasy, and he remained very vigilant.

In other words, Gu Hanqing couldn't guess what kind of thoughts the seemingly calm old man in front of him had?

If he really has put aside his fame and abandoned the red dust, why would he be willing to help the prince imprison himself here?

But if he hadn't, would his withdrawal from the court over the years and his retreat without being involved in disputes be just an illusion that confuses people's hearts?

Gu Hanqing thought fiercely in his mind, and his hand couldn't help but clench the sunspot that had not fallen in his palm. Seeing that the hazy smoke in front of the two was about to dissipate, he raised his hand and threw it into the chess table on the table.

"Marquis Zhao can have such a free and uninhibited mentality, Gu is very impressed. ”

He recovered his face and held the tea Gu in both hands to return the salute, looking at the green tea in the cup, he hesitated for a moment, and finally asked the doubts that had been troubled in his heart for a long time.

"Then since the Hou Ye has chosen to have no quarrel with the world, why do you have to ......?"

"I know what you want to say, young master. ”

Zhao Xinzhi calmly interrupted Gu Hanqing's words, and said without hesitation, "The young master wants to ask me, why did he want to help the prince to abuse him this time, right?"

When Gu Hanqing heard this, his hand holding the tea Gu couldn't help but tremble slightly: "Gu doesn't dare." ”

"In fact, the reason is not as complicated as Gu Shaozhu thought. Zhao Xinzhi stretched his eyebrows and said unhurriedly, "Although my nephew is deeply guilty, since he has come to the door, I, as an uncle, naturally can't sit idly by." ”

Although Gu Hanqing accepted an answer on the surface, there was a hint of doubt in the corners of his eyes: "From this point of view, then Gu should not ask the Hou Ye why he wants to help the prince, but should wonder, why did the prince suddenly find the lonely Hou Ye to help?"

He leaned over slightly: "Zhao Hou is a smart person, he should know that Gu Mou is now guilty, in case His Majesty knows about it, the private collector will commit this crime, but Hou Ye will bear it." ”

"Young Master Gu, the old man hasn't finished what he said just now. ”

Zhao Xinzhi put down the tea Gu and smiled lightly, staring at Gu Hanqing, his eyes were faint.

"I just said that I can't sit idly by, but now that Young Master Gu is in my mansion, it is up to me, the master, to decide whether to go or stay. ”

Gu Hanqing's eyebrows trembled, obviously hearing a little emotion from Zhao Xinzhi's words, but he still cautiously suppressed the undulating ripples in his heart, and said tentatively with a calm expression: "Then I don't know what kind of hospitality Marquis Zhao wants to fulfill?"

But Zhao Xinzhi did not answer his question directly, but got up without hurrying, walked to the mottled window and sighed lightly.

"My nephew is just too anxious, and he always only wants to do things for immediate gains, not for long-term reasons. Someday, we have to make a big mistake. ”

Seeing this, Gu Hanqing also got up and walked slowly to Zhao Xinzhi's side.

"If Zhao Hou has a guide or two by his side, presumably the prince will be able to avoid those ravines. ”

"The young master is wrong. Zhao Xinzhi's gaze still fell outside the window, "Everything in this world, all living beings, all fates are doomed." Non-human can change. ”

Gu Hanqing's pupils tightened, only to feel that although these words sounded uneventful, they suddenly made people feel extremely heavy.

But he wanted to refute it, but he couldn't find any reason to fight back forcefully.

Even though he has thousands of family fortunes and unlimited scenery, what he really wants is as unattainable as the steaming clouds on the horizon.

This is probably the cruelest and most helpless place of fate, right?

"It's about to get windy. Zhao Xinzhi looked up at the floating clouds rolling in the sky, and his tone was flat, "Young Master Gu should leave early." ”

"Zhao Hou, you..."

Gu Hanqing was shocked, Huo Ran turned his head and looked at Zhao Xinzhi in disbelief, he didn't expect him to let himself go so lightly.

"Then the prince's side..."

"It doesn't matter. Zhao Xinzhi smiled freely, "The young master should be worried about himself now, not about me." ”

"Master, His Royal Highness King Yan is here. ”

At this time, the servant of the house suddenly entered the house and came to report it.

As soon as he heard Gao Heng's arrival, after a short and fiery surprise, a glimmer of joy flashed in Gu Hanqing's eyes that had been silent for a long time.

"His Royal Highness King Yan can find me here, it's really admirable. ”

Zhao Xinzhi's eyebrows moved slightly, and then he looked at Gu Hanqing, who had a clear complexion, and raised his hand to make a send-off gift.

"Since someone came to pick up the young master, the old man won't send it. ”

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Outside the Hou Anhou Mansion, Gao Heng stood expressionlessly at the door, waiting for the messenger from the servants in the mansion.

And Cheng Jinzhi couldn't bear the anxiety in his heart, and paced around nervously, almost rushing directly into the mansion to ask Zhao Xinzhi for someone.

"Why hasn't there been any movement yet, will that Marquis Zhao be a thief and refuse to see you?"

Gao Heng glanced at her lightly, and his tone was tepid, "You be quiet, and he will be willing to see you." ”

"I ......"

Cheng Jinzhi stopped her steps sullenly, looking at the door a little depressed, and suddenly saw a white figure walking slowly towards the door, which made her feel refreshed.

"Eh, someone's coming. ”

She said and was about to rush forward, but she had only taken two steps when she suddenly stopped her heel and stared at her.

In the next second, the whole person froze in place like a cold stone statue.