It's not a nice thing to say, but it's pretty much true.

After the Zuo Wei corruption case, Gu Qing's temperament and demeanor did change in the eyes of outsiders, and what kind of changes were there, Hao Donglai and Shi Daxing couldn't say, they could only say that Gu Qing looked more humane than before, from the mentality to the demeanor, Gu Qing looked less indifferent, his face had some human fireworks, and there were more obvious joys, sorrows, and sorrows.

Hao Dong said that he had a "human touch", which is probably what he meant.

Gu Qing also felt that his mentality had changed somewhat, maybe the light of the righteous path was shining on him.

People with good intentions have soft facial lines like the spring of rejuvenation.

Zuo Wei's corruption case seems to be the first time in Gu Qing's two lives that he is completely unwilling to act for his own interests, before this, Gu Qing's heart is mostly selfish, he does not want to care about things that have nothing to do with him, let alone intervene in disputes and troubles that have nothing to do with his own interests, the world has never treated him gently, why should he be kind to the world?

After Li Shiniang said those words to him at the grave of his parents, Gu Qing decided to intervene in the Zuo Wei corruption case, the original intention at that time was not to let his only relative disappoint him, he was afraid of losing this relative.

Later, the corruption case came to light, and Gu Qing's mood became clear for some reason.

Perhaps, in the sealed corner of his heart, God prepared an unopened gift for him, which was the long-lost kindness of nature to make up for the debt owed to him in two lifetimes.

After perfecting the matter, Gu Qing felt very good, and there was a sense of achievement based on morality, just like someone coldly dragged him out of a dark corner and forced him to bask in the sun, he went from the initial refusal to the gradual liking, and finally felt that it was actually not bad to live in the sun.

How can a person with a good nature get used to being dark for a long time? He would have been entitled to soak up the sun.

"Shaolangjun, Lao Shi and I have not been idle these days, we have bought four shops in the east of Chang'an City, one of which is used to sell our gossip newspapers, and the other three are used to sell porcelain from Shuzhou, as for the elements, it is still distributed according to the previous distribution, how about it?" Hao Donglai asked.

Gu Qing raised his eyebrows: "I haven't paid for the store yet......"

The two shopkeepers hurriedly shook their heads: "No, no, the foundation of our life in Chang'an City is your porcelain kiln in Qingcheng County, and the gossip newspaper in Chang'an City, both of which are from the hands of Shaolangjun, this can be regarded as Shaolangjun's share of the money, the money to buy the shop is shared by me and Lao Shi, we can't eat ready-made without doing anything." ”

Gu Qing nodded and said: "Yes, I will treat you as my own people, so I won't worry about you in money, if anything happens to the shop in the future, the official matter will be handed over to me." ”

The two shopkeepers smiled.

Most of the businessmen who do business in Chang'an City have an official background, and the bigger the business is done, the deeper the background, if there is no background and dare to do it in Chang'an City, sooner or later it will be swallowed up, and the businessmen have always been vines attached to the powerful and officials, and it is impossible to grow upwards without support.

In the afternoon, Yang Guozhong came.

In this Zuowei corruption case, if you say that the biggest winner is Yang Guozhong.

Gu Qing secretly rubbed the layout and command behind the scenes, Yang Guozhong was the person who executed, and the two worked together, although Li Linfu was not brought down, but Li Linfu was also cut by half, and after handing over the power of the Yushitai, Li Longji took the opportunity to hand over the Yushitai to Yang Guozhong, and now Yang Guozhong has another official position, that is, the imperial historian.

This is only a superficial benefit, and the greater benefit is that with Li Linfu being cut from power, Li Linfu's henchmen noticed that the court's demeanor was wrong, so they quickly changed the court, and most of them turned to Yang Guozhong's disciples.

Most discerning people can see that Yang Guozhong is the next candidate for prime minister, and Li Linfu is already declining, and seeing that the general trend is about to go, taking refuge in Yang Guozhong is the most in line with the interests of officialdom.

After this corruption case, Yang Guozhong not only justifiably took over the Yushitai and became the principal of the supervision power, one of the three powers of the court, but also the power of the court has risen sharply, and it has gradually formed a force that cannot be ignored, and it is one step closer to the position of prime minister.

Even Yang Guozhong himself didn't expect that he would be able to get such huge benefits from a corruption case, and the person who prompted him to get all this was Gu Qing.

Yang Guozhong now admires Gu Qing so much that he can be said to be in the ground, although the official ranks of the two are very different, but Yang Guozhong no longer dares to ignore this young man, judging from the current situation, if he becomes an ally with Gu Qing in the court, then he can sit back and relax for at least ten years.

With Gu Qing's ability, I am afraid that in another ten years, he will already be an important minister in the court, and at that time, the alliance between Yang Guozhong and Gu Qing will slowly turn sour, and it may not be necessary that they will become enemies of each other. But at this stage, Gu Qing's person Yang Guozhong must be befriended.

This time, Yang Guozhong took the initiative to come to the door, and he actually brought a gift, and he was really particular about being a person.

Gu Qing warmly received Yang Guozhong and welcomed him into the front hall from the door.

Yang Guozhong was obviously in a very good mood, he laughed heartily from time to time, and said a lot of praise to Gu Qing's humble house with a clear conscience, and Gu Qing believed it a little, and felt that he really deliberately made his home look like a small farm yard for the sake of elegance, not because he had no money.

Sit in the front hall, serve wine and food as usual, no matter what time the guests come to the door, they are all entertained with wine and food, so in the big families of the Tang Dynasty, sometimes early in the morning you can hear bursts of silk and bamboo bell music from the mansion, it is definitely not that the host has been high all night, but the guests come early in the morning, and the host entertains with wine and food and kabuki.

There are only wine and food in Gu Qing's mansion, and there is no Kabuki, and Yang Guozhong feels a little dull after drinking two glasses of wine.

"Brother Gu Xian is when he is young and romantic, why is there no kabuki entertainment in the house?" Yang Guozhong looked around left and right with a pair of indecent eyes, and did not see the beautiful Kabuki, and finally had to put his evil eyes on the two ugly maids who were cleaning in the courtyard, and after looking at it for a while, he decisively withdrew his gaze, and kept blinking his eyes, maybe his eyes were spicy.

Gu Qing sighed: "My family is poor, and I can't afford to buy kabuki to entertain myself, I really can't stand Brother Yang, if Brother Yang doesn't dislike it, why don't you dance for Brother Yang himself?" ”

Yang Guozhong was taken aback, and hurriedly smiled dryly: "No need, how can a foolish brother be a vassal and elegant person, just want to hear a sound......

Gu Qing enthusiastically recommended himself again: "Brother Fool's singing voice is also quite moving, if Brother Yang doesn't dislike it......"

"Not necessarily! Haha, drink and drink, come, drink to win! ”

Gu Qing sighed gloomily, you really still dislike it......

Of course Yang Guozhong dislikes it, if Gu Qing's unhappy face is matched with a sultry dance, let's not talk about it, the picture is too contrary and dare not think.

Afraid that Gu Qing would recommend himself again without skin and face, Yang Guozhong hurriedly changed the topic.

"This time, the foolish brother can hold the supervision power of the court in his hands, all relying on the help of the virtuous brother, the foolish brother is grateful, if the virtuous brother needs help in the future, he can say to the foolish brother, the foolish brother will definitely go to the soup......"

Gu Qing smiled and thanked him, but in his heart he regarded Yang Guozhong's words as a fart.

What kind of person Yang Guozhong is Gu Qing knows very well, everyone is just temporarily embarrassed to cooperate a few times, just maintain the surface plastic brotherhood, so there is no need to be distracted.

However, Yang Guozhong's promise this time was obviously distracted, and he took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"I see that the virtuous brother is still only a six-grade long history, if the virtuous brother is interested, the foolish brother can run for the virtuous brother, and the official position of the virtuous brother will be promoted, I don't know what the virtuous brother wants? Which official position did the virtuous brother fall in love with, although he said that the official position below the fourth grade was not a big problem. ”

Gu Qing smiled and said: "It's really not necessary, it's enough for a foolish brother to be a long history, and I don't have the idea of being promoted for the time being." ”

This refusal Gu Qing was also distracted. It's not that he doesn't want to be promoted, Gu Qing just doesn't want to be promoted through Yang Guozhong. After coming to Chang'an, Gu Qing has been quietly observing the court situation, and he found that Li Longji is a master of checks and balances, and he uses the imperial balancing technique to the fullest.

When it comes to the court faction, Gu Qing does not dare to get too close to any faction rashly, and it is in Gu Qing's interests to maintain the current posture of not being a group or a party, and at the same time, it will not make Li Longji dissatisfied with him.

Yang Guozhong's answer to Gu Qing was quite surprised.

is really an incomprehensible young man, the middle-aged old guy with a lot of beard has sharpened his head and drilled up, no one can refuse the temptation of promotion, but Gu Qing refused calmly, isn't the young man the age of grandeur? Why did Gu Qing behave like an old fox who had only cultivated for many years, and he was incredibly calm.

"Brother Xian really doesn't want to be promoted?" Yang Guozhong stared into his eyes, trying to find out Gu Qing's true thoughts from his eyes.

Gu Qing said with a smile: "It's really not necessary, and the foolish brother said something ugly, although Li Xiang's power has been weakened a lot now, but Brother Yang don't forget, the officials are still in the hands of Li Xiang, and the transfer and dismissal of officials in the DPRK and China still need Li Xiang's nod, and Brother Yang may not have much effect in helping the foolish brother to run." ”

Speaking of Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong gritted his teeth and said coldly: "Being old and not dying is a thief, and this old thief doesn't know when he will lose his breath, and he will block the way of you and my brother." ”

Looking at Gu Qing, Yang Guozhong said expectantly: "The virtuous brother has many ideas and unique strategies, it is better to help the foolish brother think of ideas, and simply kill him." ”

Gu Qing showed a treacherous face, and said gloomily: "I have a plan, now Li Xiang is suffering from a serious illness, and there are rumors in Chang'an City, saying that Li Xiang's life will not be long, we might as well buy the person who fed the medicine in his house, and put some poisons such as arsenic and crane top red in his medicine, the amount of medicine is slight each time, and after taking it for a long time, it can speed up the speed of Li Xiang to take the crane west to rank in the immortal class......"

Yang Guozhong gasped, this young man ...... What a vicious mind!

So Yang Guozhong immediately made a secret decision, after returning home, he would check his backyard kitchen, and add a system in the house to test drugs, and every dish he ate in the future must be tested for poison before entering his mouth.

"This count...... A bit adventurous, right? Yang Guozhong said worriedly: "If the incident happens, I'm afraid that you and my brothers will be caught in it, it's better to let it be, anyway, the old thief won't live long, don't fight these days sooner or later." ”

Gu Qing said indifferently: "Since Brother Yang is unwilling, then Brother Fool didn't say it." I am only responsible for coming up with ideas, and it is Brother Yang's business whether to adopt them or not. ”

Yang Guozhong said with a smile: "Thanks to the virtuous brother who does not give up, in the future, you and my brother should help each other in the court, and also assist the Son of Heaven to do some vigorous deeds." ”

Gu Qingruo smiled meaningfully: "Of course, if Brother Yang needs Brother Yang's help in the future, I also hope that Brother Yang will lend a hand to help Brother Yang." ”

Count the days, it's almost the end of the year. At the end of each year, civil officials, military generals and foreign envoys from all over the country will come to Chang'an City to congratulate.

An Lushan ...... It's time to enter Beijing, right?

…………

When Zhang Huaijin came to look for Gu Qing, it was already evening.

Today's Zhang Huaijin is a little weird, first of all, he is too polite, where does Zhang Huaijin need to be reported when he enters the door, the little foot lifts his leg and kicks, and the whole person rushes in like a mouse, sometimes the porter doesn't even see the person clearly, and he sees a black shadow dangling in front of him, very mysterious.

And today Zhang Huaijin came to the door, and actually stood outside the door and asked the housekeeper to report first, and he was so polite.

The second is that Zhang Huaijin didn't talk nonsense today, but seemed very silent, standing in the courtyard like a lady, and the people of the Gu family who were familiar with Zhang Huaijin's style were frightened, and they all bypassed her far away with a frightened expression.

When Gu Qing walked out of the front hall, what he saw was Zhang Huaijin's shy rose quietly blooming, Gu Qing was startled, and then immediately wondered if his home was haunted......

Seeing that Zhang Huaijin was so abnormal, Gu Qing had to take the initiative to give an extremely shameful brotherly meeting gift, trying to make everyone's state normal.

"Third brother!" Gu Qing hugged his fists and said goodbye to many years of joy.

Zhang Huaijin hung his head and was silent: "............"

"Third brother!" Gu Qing's heart became more and more frightened, what happened to this stupid girl? He was not lightly ill.

“…………”

"Third brother!" Gu Qing accentuated his tone.

Zhang Huaijin lowered his head and replied shyly: "Huaijin has seen Brother Gu......"

Gu Qing was so shocked that the cold hairs on her back stood on end, and she took three steps back in a row, looking at her in disbelief.

"Ho...... Who is the demon, who dares to take away my third brother's soul and quickly appear in his original form! Gu Qing shouted abruptly.

Zhang Huaijin turned around shyly and said coquettishly: "Oh, Brother Gu is not making trouble!" ”

Gu Qing smiled dryly, then smiled, turned his head and shouted at the housekeeper: "Go to the Taoist temple and invite an old Taoist priest to come, let the Taoist priest bring the guy who eats, and prepare the altar!" ”

Courageously approaching Zhang Huaijin, Gu Qing trembled and reached out to probe her forehead: "Third brother, are you okay?" Third brother, did you take the wrong medicine or did you eat poisonous mushrooms? Do you need the second brother to call you a doctor? ”

Zhang Huaijin finally couldn't hold back anymore, and glared at him angrily: "I'm fine!" I didn't get sick and didn't take medicine, let alone poisonous mushrooms! ”

Gu Qing nodded calmly: "Understand, understand ......"

Turning his head and whispering to the butler again, "...... By the way, ask a doctor to come, brain or gynecology. ”

With his hands on Zhang Huaijin's shoulders, Gu Qing shook her vigorously: "Third brother, wake up, you are normal, I am your second brother." ”

Zhang Huaijin struggled to break free of him, and said angrily: "What's wrong with me? People are from the prime minister's family, and the serious ladies are good! ”

"Third brother, don't make trouble, it's normal for you to catch turtles in the moon and the five oceans for nine days, your current appearance makes the second brother very worried......"

Gu Qing said and suddenly pinched her left and right cheeks with one hand, and said solemnly: "Open your mouth, stick out your tongue and let me see." ”

Zhang Huaijin's pink and tender face suddenly looked like a pinched ball, and he couldn't help pouting, the flesh was very cute, and he subconsciously stretched out his little tongue, and the small pink tongue was exposed outside the mouth, which made people's hearts shake, such a beautiful and lovely little tongue, it was a pity to use it for eating.

After the tongue stretched out, Zhang Huaijin realized that something was wrong, hurriedly retracted his tongue, glared at him and said, "Even if it's over, it's not sick!" ”

Gu Qing was not a doctor after all, so he couldn't tell where she was sick, so he had to say, "What's wrong with the way you look today?" I need a plausible explanation. Even the second brother is no longer called, is it that you and I have finished brotherhood? ”

Zhang Huaijin said angrily: "I...... I will never call you second brother again, I don't want to be a brother with you anymore! ”

Gu Qing narrowed his eyes: "Did I offend you?" ”

"Nope! I just don't want to be a brother to you! ”

Gu Qing sighed helplessly: "Zhang Huaijin, you have to be reasonable, there must be a reason not to be a brother, right?" ”

Zhang Huaijin was full of resentment and couldn't speak, so he turned around angrily and said: "No reason, I just don't want to be a brother, you have to call me Sister Huaijin in the future, and you are not allowed to call me the third brother again." ”

Gu Qing had a serious face: "Don't make trouble, even if you want to change your words, I will only call you Brother Huaijin in the future, where did you come from?" It's rotten. ”

Zhang Huaijin stomped his feet angrily: "You ......"

Gu Qing felt a little lost in his heart, and sighed gloomily: "Third brother, you have changed. ”

Seeing Gu Qing's lost appearance, Zhang Huaijin felt a pain in his heart, and hurriedly said, "Second brother, I haven't changed." ”

Gu Qing turned his resentment into joy, and said with a smile: "You still call me second brother, I'm very happy." ”

Zhang Huaijin consciously lost his words, but the words he said were so difficult to collect that he was so angry that he could only stomp his feet.

Before she could regret it, Gu Qing reached out and grabbed the back of her neck, carried her out like a pet, and said happily: "In order to celebrate the reunion of your brotherhood, the second brother decided to invite you to eat in the East Market, and if you want to eat and buy, just tell the second brother, the second brother invites you." ”

Zhang Huaijin kicked his legs hard and struggled, and said angrily: "Don't treat me as a child, I'm already a big girl, and don't call me the third brother anymore!" ”

"I know, I know, third brother."

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The two scuffled and walked out of the door, the butler prepared a carriage, and the two got into the carriage and went straight to the East Market.

When he got out of the carriage in Dongshi, Gu Qing was still carrying Zhang Huaijin, and Zhang Huaijin was reluctantly carried by him by the back of his neck, and looked around angrily.

Gu Qing said as he walked: "If the third brother has anything you want to buy or eat, just tell the second brother, and the second brother will buy it for you." ”

Zhang Huaijin pretended to be a girl very unsuccessful today, and his heart was full of frustration, and he said coldly when he heard the words: "I don't want anything." ”

"The third brother Mo and the second brother are polite, the second brother will be separated from the third brother in two days, and he will leave Chang'an, let the second brother do his best for you before leaving."

Zhang Huaijin was taken aback: "Where is the second brother going?" ”

"Go to Princess Yuzhen's Taoist temple, and on the day of the Double Ninth Festival, I agreed with the two princesses, and I can't break my trust."

Zhang Huaijin thought that the second ancestor Weng had said that Princess Wanchun had affection for Gu Qing, and couldn't help but hurriedly say, "I want to go too." ”

"Third brother, don't make trouble, they didn't invite you. Besides, I went to avoid the limelight, not to play, and I estimated that there was nothing interesting in the Taoist temple, so I waited for me to come back in Chang'an. ”