Chapter 17: Covert Bribery
Gu Muzhi only felt that Qin Boyong was a little cold to him, but he didn't know what the reason was.
"Have fun?" Qin Boyong asked like this thoughtlessly, and Gu Muzhi felt even more inexplicable.
Gu Muzhi was not in a hurry to answer, but thought carefully about where he had offended him. Did he think he had run away and gone for a stroll? Thinking of this, Gu Muzhi felt aggrieved in his heart.
"Why did you wronged me, how difficult it was for me, I got lost on the street, if it wasn't for a kind lady to bring me back, I'm afraid you wouldn't have seen me."
Gu Muzhi observed Qin Boyong's expression, and after listening to Gu Muzhi's words again, his expression did not ease in any way, but became more and more gloomy.
Gu Muzhi was puzzled, and still didn't know what the problem was.
Thinking about it, she stood in place and was stunned for a while, and when she came back to her senses, Qin Boyong had already walked away.
Gu Muzhi didn't see Qin Boyong like this, she likes to put all the problems on the bright side and explain it clearly, and she doesn't want to be confused like this.
So he hurriedly chased after him, and when he turned his head and saw the place where Su Yue'er and Qin Boyong had drunk together, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
"You wait for me, I haven't made it clear yet." Gu Muzhi trotted all the way, tired and couldn't do it, but Qin Boyong walked too fast, and chased for a long time before grabbing Qin Boyong's sleeve from behind.
Qin Boyong looked at her dissatisfied, frowned and asked, "What is this?" β
"Why are you angry for no reason? It's okay at the lantern banquet, didn't Su Yue'er tell you something? β
But who knows, Qin Boyong actually denied it: "It has nothing to do with Su Yue'er, it's your problem." β
These words made Gu Muzhi confused, his own problem? What's the problem?
"It seems that when I was away, your relationship with Na Su Yue'er was going well, and you began to defend her."
Gu Muzhi lowered her head, her eyes were dim, and she seemed to be about to shed tears for a moment, but she was suffocated by her again.
"It's always been like this, Yue'er has been with me for two years, and your friendship with her will never be compared." Qin Boyong said lightly, but his eyes were always looking at the night sky.
Gu Muzhi was a little shocked in his heart, but more angry.
It's too late to say this now, since that's the case, why did you agree to take yourself back to Jingzhou in the first place and let yourself fend for yourself?
At this time, Zhou Xun's admonition to himself suddenly flashed in his mind: "Qin Boyong is just using you, you are his pawn, one day you will lose your use value, and there will be only one end: to be kicked away by him." β
At that time, Gu Muzhi didn't care, and didn't believe what he said at all, but now it seems that this is indeed the case.
"Yes, it's my fault, I'm sorry to disturb your relationship with Su Yueerlang."
After saying that, he ran away without looking back.
Although Qin Boyong was touched by this in his heart, he immediately returned to normal.
"Lord Wang, it's cold, go back and rest early."
Xiao Liu put on a long robe for Qin Boyong and said with concern.
"Hmm." Qin Boyong glanced again in the direction Gu Muzhi left.
"Find someone to follow Gu Muzhi and protect her secretly."
Su Yue'er, who was drunk, was sent back to her residence by the people in the house, but she still had no intention of sleeping.
The thought of drinking with the prince tonight made me feel overjoyed.
For the first time in two years, she was so close to the prince, and the prince's actions and words were all deeply imprinted in her heart.
Thinking that he had to take this opportunity to strike while the iron was hot and cook rice with the prince, then his position in the Qin Mansion would not be shaken in the future.
Not to mention a small Gu Muzhi, even if there are ten, I am not afraid. Thinking of this, Su Yue'er smiled happily.
"Lord Wang." Su Yue'er stood outside Qin Boyong's door and called softly.
"What are you doing at such a late hour?" Although it was late at night, Qin Boyong was still fighting at night, and it was the busiest time for official business.
"The concubine saw that the prince was still busy, and she was worried that the prince couldn't stand it, so she made some ginseng soup for the prince."
On weekdays, there are few things Su Yue'er has to do, Qin Boyong's diet and daily life never let her worry, and she doesn't need to worry about other things, what she can do is to go to the garden in her spare time, take care of flowers and plants, and go to the kitchen to improve her cooking skills when she is in high spirits.
Su Yue'er loves to cook food for Qin Boyong, after all, this is the only way for her to get close to the prince, so she has to cherish it.
"No need, Fang Cai Xiaoliu just brought a snack, you can keep the soup and drink it yourself."
The figure of the prince has not been seen yet, so he was turned away, and Su Yue'er was unwilling.
"That's... Is it okay to let the concubine go in and accompany the prince? The prince is thirsty, and the concubine pours tea for you; The prince is tired, and the concubine will hand you snacks. β
Su Yue'er waited expectantly for Qin Boyong's reply, and after a long time, the door opened.
Su Yue'er was overjoyed, thinking that the prince had personally welcomed her.
"Wangβ" was about to pounce on him with joy, but he was stunned.
"Madam, the little sixth son was instructed by the prince to send you back to the room, and the prince is already resting."
Su Yue'er was unwilling to glance into the house, and sure enough, the lights in the house went out at some point, she stomped her feet angrily, and went back to her yard with Xiao Liuzi.
In the next two days, Gu Muzhi had not seen Qin Boyong in the mansion, and he didn't want to go to him.
The courtyard suddenly became deserted, and no one else came in and out every day except for Lu Yuan's routine to check her body.
Gu Muzhi actually began to feel unaccustomed, often after finishing official duties every day, Qin Boyong would always come to see him.
Even Lu Yuan, who was very arrogant, noticed Gu Muzhi's strangeness and asked her with concern, but she was only perfunctory by Gu Muzhi.
"What? The prince is not here? Su Yue'er was dressed up slim today, standing at the door of the main hall and saying incredulously.
"It's spring, the prince is busy with official business, and he is busy outside all day, and it is rare for me to see him once."
Su Yue'er was extremely disappointed, and when she couldn't see the prince, she felt that there was no hope in life, as if she was born to live for the prince.
"Madame, your mother has brought a letter." The maid presented the letter to Su Yue'er.
How could a mother write a letter at this time? Could it be that something happened at home? With apprehension, Su Yue'er opened the letter.
After a while, her furrowed brow suddenly soothed, and a smile immediately bloomed.
Although there are only two short lines on the letter, it is enough for Su Yue'er to be happy about it:
Gu Muzhi's personal maid has been secretly bought by her mother, and everything is under control. Don't read it.
Mrs. Su's behavior is tantamount to sending charcoal in the snow, although Su Yue'er is extremely disgusted with Gu Muzhi, but because of her identity, there is no way to deal with her, now it is okay, she has her mother to help her.