V007 My stand-in
"This is the first time you have voluntarily rejected this king. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info" Dugu Ranche's face showed a hint of cunning, "Dumping Night is one of the few people who dares to refuse this king. β
I chuckled: "It's the prince who is merciful, and he doesn't care about the night." β
"It's late, rest. The day after tomorrow, we will leave for Xia Yu. That's it. "The demon did not give me any more chance to refute or plead, but lay on his side, his arms raised calling to me.
Lying down silently, he withdrew his arms and gently stroked my forearm.
"It's not that this king doesn't understand your feelings, it's just that the night is not around, and this king will not be used to it." The whispers only met with the spurning in my heart.
Will he get used to being alone, too?
Tomorrow is the day to set off for Xia Yu, as usual, as a messenger, the emperor is going to practice for Dugu Dyeche.
There is a banquet in the palace, and the grade is extremely high.
I can't push it off.
With a hint of sorrow, I was taken into the palace by Dugu Ranche.
Before the banquet, Guyun Court summoned Dugu Ranche, I naturally didn't have to go, I thought I could rest when I had nothing to do, but I didn't want to have palace people to invite.
"The queen lady invites the side concubine to the imperial garden for a small gathering." The palace people were very respectful, so I had no reason to refuse.
I have to admit that I have a little selfishness, and I want to meet this noble woman in the court for a while. I want to find out, what kind of woman Gu Yunting likes.
Seeing her sitting there luxuriously, I knew that Gu Yunting's sentence: Although I can't give you the position of wife, it has always been in my heart......
Her name is Murong Zhi, and she is the only daughter of the Murong family among the four major families of Qiu Qian. has been loved since she was a child, but she is not arrogant. Virtuous and virtuous is what everyone says about her.
She was simply born for the position of queen. All manners, manners, and manners, and mannerisms, are praised as exemplars......
That's all I know about her.
"The concubine has seen the queen's mother." I am blessed, but I do not kneel. I'm used to being spoiled by Dugu Ranche, and I don't want to kneel anyone with my noble knees.
Seeing that I didn't kneel, Murong Zhi was obviously a little surprised. But fortunately, under the guise of being about to visit with Dugu Ranche, she was still kind to me.
"Concubine Fang, please get up and come and sit."
The tone of affection is just to make me better serve Qiu Qian.
Sitting at the table, the fragrant tea, the exquisite refreshments, the palace people carefully waiting, everything is so decent, everything makes me feel the nobility of the royal family.
Looking at Murong Zhi's delicate and tender cheeks, I began to understand why she could become the most noble woman in the country. She was born with a motherly temperament.
In his heart, he was a little sour, and some of Gu Yunting's words began to linger in his mind again.
Murong Zhi said a lot, but I didn't listen to a single one.
The gist of it is: In terms of respect and humility, she should call me a side concubine, but in terms of intimacy, she should call me the imperial sister-in-law to show her closeness.
It's hard for her to keep saying something nice.
"Imperial sister-in-law, imperial sister-in-law......" Murong Zhi's brows locked slightly, pulling my thoughts back.
"What?" Murong Zhi's call brought me back to my senses.
My distraction made the atmosphere extremely embarrassing, and Murong Zhi took a sip of tea and forced a smile.
I couldn't really smile at her.
"By the way, this palace has always been curious, how did the imperial sister-in-law and the prince meet? The smile on Murong Zhi's face was still the same, "That year, the prince suddenly brought back the imperial sister-in-law, and since then he has been pampered, which surprised everyone." β
"I'm with the prince...... It's in ......"
Before I finished speaking, I suddenly heard the voice of Gu Yunting behind me, and I couldn't help but feel excited, "Speaking of the encounter between the imperial brother and the imperial sister-in-law, the matchmaker is still me." β
There is something to say......
Murong Zhi stood up and saluted: "Really?" Why have I never heard the emperor talk about it. β
"If you don't believe the queen, you can ask the imperial sister-in-law." Between the eyebrows of Guyunting, there was a strong vinegar meaning.
"Whatever the emperor says, it's what it is." I had no intention of pestering him.
"If I say anything, the imperial sister-in-law's stubborn temperament will not be praised. Isn't it? β
"The concubine is not a stubborn person who loves to entangle, she just likes to be more serious. There are some things that concubines can't disobey. β
"You ......" Gu Yunting was speechless by my answer, "You really can!" β
Murong Zhi on the side looked at the conversation between Gu Yunting and me in a daze, and the suspicion and incomprehension between her eyebrows became even stronger.
I didn't want to debunk it, if my relationship with Gu Yunting was exposed, it would not be a favorable thing for me. But Gu Yunting has been chasing me.
"It's naturally good not to be entangled, but the imperial sister-in-law needs to know one thing, not entangled doesn't mean it didn't happen, some things are fate, I believe in fate." The implication is that I am his destiny......
I covered my mouth and chuckled, and a retort overflowed: "The emperor said well, some things are really destined, if you miss it, you miss it." β
Gu Yunting impulsively opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he still held back.
"I wish the imperial sister-in-law's trip to Xia Yu all the best."
There was a feeling of distress flashing in his forbearant eyes. But it was like something was hidden, and I couldn't understand it.
Once upon a time, I thought that Gu Yunting's heart was upright, but what I see today is different from the one I remember......
With a slight movement in his heart, didn't he already have a plan?
"Emperor Xie, the concubines will work with the prince to complete the mission of Qiu Qian." Polite words still have to be said, and it is very useful to cover up the panic that cannot be hidden at the moment.
Subconsciously, this trip to Xia Yu will not be so smooth, it must be "wonderful......
"Your Majesty," Murong Zhi finally couldn't help it, her husband was flirting with other women, and she couldn't bear it, "I just heard that the emperor summoned Prince Rui, I don't know where he is now?" β
"Hahaha, Queen Meng is missing." Dugu Dye Che appeared at the right time.
My heart tightened slightly, he naturally listened quietly behind for a long time, and the conversation between me and Gu Yunting naturally fell into his ears, so don't hear any flaws.
"The prince came at a good time, the banquet that the emperor ordered the palace to arrange has been prepared, so he will be sent to the table."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please do so." Dugu Ranche made a gesture of please, and when the group moved, I naturally followed.
The meal was tasteless, and he listened to the ministers flattering Chen Dugu with good words, and watched him accept everyone's toast one by one, until his face was slightly red, and he waved his hand again and again and said that he was drunk.
It wasn't until I got on the sedan chair that Dugu Ran Che straightened his face and looked at me seriously.
"Did you hear what the emperor said?"
"What did the prince say?" I pretended to be confused.
"Do you understand the meaning?" Dugu Ranche's expression was serious, and he clearly understood everything.
"Understood." I have only the head of my jaw.
"Well, is that a joy or a surprise?" Dugu Ranche pinched my chin and closed it in front of me.
"I ......" Before he finished speaking, he felt a warmth in his chest, and a hand was placed on his left chest, accompanied by his muttered words.
"This king can't trust you anymore......"
On this day, I did not want to sit in the claustrophobic carriage on the road, and the air outside made me feel comfortable.
Dugu Dye Che didn't stop me, but ordered someone to get men's clothes, and also ordered me to cover my face with a scarf.
After all, it is the prince's side concubine, and it is indeed a bit of a gaffe to get on the horse like this, and I was still wondering why Dugu Ranche was so generous, but when I was sharpened at noon, I got the answer.
I leaned alone on my horse and nibbled on dry food, and I saw someone bring delicate food to the wagon.
I was not surprised.
I stepped forward and lifted the curtain, only to find that the people in the car were dressed in my usual service, and even the masked scarves were exactly the same.
I was startled, but after a closer look, I saw clues based on my figure, this person turned out to be Gu Ting'er!
"Sister...... I ......" Gu Ting'er's face was red and white, as if she was both excited and guilty, and her words were incomplete.
I raised my hand and blocked it in front of her: "Needless to say, I understand." My sister's peace of mind is here. β
He lowered the curtain and returned to his horse, where the former man stood beside him.
"Girl, this is what the prince meant......"
Along with the title, it has changed, and Dugu Ranche's meticulous mind is really scary.
No wonder Dugu Ranche obeyed my simple requests, it turned out that the so-called envoy princess was not me at all......
"Hahaha......" laughed with his back to the sky.
Dugu Ranche's mind is really ingenious, in this way, it not only satisfies my desire for freedom, but in case Xia Yu wants to be unfavorable to us, he uses Gu Ting'er as a scapegoat, and ...... If Gu Yunting makes a move, the people he sent will not be able to rob me......
Kill three birds with one stone!
It's just that Gu Ting'er suffered, and she was obviously my stand-in, but she was still immersed in Dugu Ranche's honey pot that spoiled her......
"What's so funny?" Dugu Zhanche didn't know when he stood behind him. The former people have quietly retreated.
"It's the joy of the night, the prince is so kind to the night."
"Nothing can be hidden from your eyes." The slender fingers playfully ran across the bridge of my nose, and once it was cool, "The tip of my nose is sweating." β
"Don't you think that if you are so intimate with an entourage, it is easy to expose flaws?" My words made the smile on Dugu Ranche's face dissipate.
After accepting it, he turned it behind him, and looked up and said: "I think about it all night, I have wronged you in the past few days." Your identity can't be revealed, pretending to be the king's guard, and your name naturally can't be used. β
"If you understand the night, please give the prince another one." I hugged my fists.
"Hmm...... If you protect this king with Luran, I will call you to ......" Dugu Ran thought for a long time, "This king is also embarrassed, I am afraid that the name is not worthy of your ability......"
"The prince is too worried, and he is cheap at night." My heart fluttered slightly.
"If you are cheap, I am afraid that there will be no one in this world who is noble......" muttered a sentence that fell into my ears, and I could only listen to it as a joke.
"Ran." Dugu Ran suddenly said: "In the future, you and Ranran, the personal guard of this king, cannot be separated." Command to go down, all the ladies and maids cover their faces with veils, and those who show their faces will die! Those who leak the identity of the side concubine will cut off their tongues and hands! β
What a ruthless means, just to protect me, the most useful chess piece by his side......
It's hard to believe that Gu Ting'er is still smiling all day long, and she accepts the maid's service beautifully, but when I ride the horse and whip, she can only be the bird in the cage and accept the unknown fate instead of me.
I ran at the front of the line with Yuran, and behind me was Dugu Ranche.
He didn't say anything for a day, and when he arrived at the inn, he opened his lips: "Tonight, the king and the princess will rest together, and no one else will be disturbed except for Lu Ran and Tan Ran." β
The inn is very thoughtfully arranged, after all, it is an envoy, and Guyun Court must be arranged all the way.
In the evening, Dugu Ranche ordered to go down, he and Gu Ting'er rested in the inner room, and I and Yu Ran were guarding in the outer room, guarding in shifts.
I don't believe that Dugu Dye Che only defends to this extent, and his master hiding in the shadows must protect us from all sides.
Me and Ran are just a faΓ§ade.
It's just that I don't know that Dugu Ranche's protection for me is much more than that.
When he picked me up in front of Gu Ting'er and Yu Ran, and walked into the inner room, I turned around and clearly saw the crystal in Gu Ting'er's eyes.
Although it is with a smile and a blessing to us, the bitterness in my heart has long been overflowing.
"Why bother? Since you want to make a play, you just have to do it. I whispered in Dugu Ranche's ear.
"This king is protecting you." Until he put me on the bed, he said slowly, "This king believes no one but himself." β
He is really ruthless enough, others are loyal to him to death, but he does not believe anyone after all. It is true that only when the heart is as hard as he can achieve great things. But this person must also be tired.
"In fact, the skill of pouring the night can protect itself, and the prince does not need to be so cautious." I whispered.
"Now is not the time to test your strength, just stay by the king's side obediently, don't think about it." He traveled thousands of miles to bring me to Xia Yu, but he tied me to the waistband of his trousers and didn't let me do anything.
I have no bottom in my heart, I have been following the demon for a long time, and I am used to his tricks. The more he doesn't say anything, the more dangerous things are, and the less chance he has of success.
Could it be ......
I didn't dare to think about it, so I pinched the hand that the demon wrapped around me.
To be invincible, all he can do is not trust anyone; All I can do is trust Him with all my heart.
This has come to this, and there is no way back.
That night, I tossed and turned, and I couldn't sleep well.
Many images swirled in my mind, and many names flashed before my eyes.
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