Chapter 20: The Eldest Princess

I think Gu Huaijin sent someone to report in advance, before the sky was clear, the prime minister's mansion was brightly lit, and there were already small servants waiting at the door, and I was not surprised to see Gu Huaijin's chariot coming.

Before the carriage stopped, Wangshu jumped down and went straight to the house, it was still raining lightly, and Linglu couldn't catch up with her with an umbrella.

In a hurry to learn the news, Lu Zhengze and Gu Wanyan only had time to put on their coats, and as soon as they arrived at the porch, Wangshu rushed over and hugged him.

"Uncle, I don't have a home."

As soon as Wangshu saw the landing of Zhengzheng, the grievances in his heart immediately ran out, and tears fell uncontrollably, crying so badly.

Lu Zhengze patted her back, and tenderness was rare on her usually serious face.

"What is that kind of home going to do, like an iron cage, I can't accommodate you in such a big place here?"

It doesn't matter if you don't comfort you, as soon as you comfort Wangshu, she cries even more. Lu Zhengze didn't urge her, and when she had cried enough, he took the initiative to raise his head.

Wangshu glanced at Gu Wanyan beside Lu Zhengze, a little embarrassed.

My aunt has always been in poor health, and now that it is still raining outside, her resentment has been vented, but she has let them stand in the cold wind for so long, which really shouldn't be.

She wiped her tears, "Uncle, I've cried enough, you and your aunt should go into the house." ”

Gu Wanyan looked at her and couldn't help but smile: "It's much better to cry out of this grievance." You can rest assured that you will not be without a home. As long as your uncle and I are in this world for a day, this Prime Minister's Mansion will always be your home, and I see who dares to gossip. ”

She turned her head and asked the attendant what she was, and seeing that the attendant nodded, Gu Wanyan said, "I have already asked people to clean up the East Chamber." Come, my aunt will accompany you to have a look. ”

Wangshu nodded obediently, but suddenly remembered Gu Huaijin. Looking back, there was still his figure, and even the carriage outside the door was gone.

My heart suddenly became empty. She saw that her uncle was so anxious that she forgot to say goodbye to him.

Before she could calm down, Gu Wanyan had already pulled her into the East Chamber. Looking at the scene in the house, Wangshu was stunned.

Gu Wanyan really had a heart, and deliberately chose a spacious and bright room, which seemed luxurious for her to live alone. Although the arrangement was hasty, the decoration of this ornament was meticulous, and the layout was very similar to her boudoir in Xiao Mansion.

"If anything is missing, tell me. Packed up in a hurry, there are always things you didn't expect. ”

"That's great." Wangshu touched the quilt on the couch, which was also made of Yunjin, and even the pattern of Jingruique was the same. Wang Shu was moved, and turned his head to Gu Wanyan and owed a debt, "Uncle, you bothered." ”

Gu Wanyan looked at the glimmer of the sky through the carved window, as if she remembered something, and sighed with some emotion: "When you saw me before, you only called 'eldest princess' in one mouth, although it was respectful, it was also interesting to listen to it, but now this 'aunt' voice makes my heart warm." ”

"Young and ignorant, I only saw the nobility in front of you, but forgot the friendship between you and my uncle." Thinking of the past, Wangshu was also a little ashamed.

"Over the years, although your uncle has left the house to build his own house, he has always been worried about you and your mother. Although your mother is not the same mother as him, she takes the most care of him in the house. Although there were some misunderstandings later, this sentiment can be dispersed if it is said to be scattered. In that huge Lu Mansion, he just remembered your mother, and this brother-sister friendship was not inferior to me and Your Majesty. ”

Wangshu naturally knew her concerns, "Aunt don't worry." Over the years, my mother also regretted her choice. Mother and uncle have a deep affection, even if there is a misunderstanding, there will be no estrangement in their hearts. ”

Gu Wanyan pursed her lips and chuckled, "When you say this, I will also feel at ease." ”

"It is really a blessing for my uncle to be able to marry a wife like my aunt, to take care of him wholeheartedly, and to think about him."

Gu Wanyan didn't seem very happy because of Wangshu's praise, and there seemed to be a sadness in his eyes, "If he can think like you, I will be content." ”

Wangshu's heart jumped. She thought of Ye Yixin's matter, for fear of touching the forbidden place in Gu Wanyan's heart, so she quickly changed the topic.

"There is something that my aunt told my uncle. In order to protect me from entering the Xiao Mansion at night, His Royal Highness was afraid that his father would make things difficult this morning, so he asked his uncle to prepare early and maintain it a little. ”

"Huai Jin is a good boy, but it's a pity that his mother died early, and he lost his protection at a young age......" Gu Wanyan sighed, but he could also see it, "Don't worry, your uncle's feelings for the late queen are now transferred to that child, even if you don't say it, he won't let it go." ”

Wangshu was surprised in her heart, she didn't expect her to be so clear about the affairs of her uncle and the late queen, and she didn't shy away from it, and she didn't mind it. Such generosity is also a miserable love for my uncle. In addition to sighing, it is inevitable to give birth to a trace of admiration.

Gu Wanyan is not in good health, and if he stands outside for a long time, he will be unbearable and tired.

Wang Shu could naturally see that she sent Gu Wanyan to the door. When parting, Gu Wanyan patted the back of her hand and comforted: "Here, you can only live in peace." Even if your father wants to come here to raise people, he has to weigh his own weight in front of me. ”

Wangshu lowered his eyes gratefully, "Thank you aunt for your protection." ”

Above the court, Xiao Lingheng was really angry, and he spoke to Gu Huaijin.

The prince broke into the courtier's house in the middle of the night, which is really absurd.

Gu Chengye heard this, and was about to reprimand Gu Huaijin, but heard Lu Zhengze say: "The court is originally a place to discuss politics, doesn't Xiao Yushi think it's a little ridiculous to move family affairs to His Majesty?" ”

Xiao Lingheng saw him helping Gu Huaijin, and he was already angry in his heart, and he was even more excited this time, "How is this a family matter?" His Royal Highness's mind is not focused on government affairs, not only taking care of the little girl's marriage, but also taking the little girl away, isn't this ridiculous? ”

"Your Majesty, Lord Xiao didn't say everything, and the ministers came to supplement it." Lu Zhengze glanced at Xiao Lingheng and decided to strike first, "Here's the thing. Recently, the eldest princess has been in a depressed mood, and the ministers are busy with affairs, so she wants to find someone to accompany her. It happened that she had seen Wangshu before, and she was very happy, so the minister entrusted His Royal Highness to go to Xiao Mansion to pick up people. Who knew that His Royal Highness heard the sound of dispute coming from inside outside the mansion, and he was worried, so he ordered someone to break in. ”

Xiao Lingheng knew that he was lying, and even brought out the eldest princess as a companion. His Majesty and the eldest princess have a deep relationship, so they will naturally be partial. Just as he wanted to refute, Gu Chengye had already asked, "Dispute?" Why the dispute? ”

Xiao Lingheng saw that he couldn't hide it, so he replied truthfully: "It was the minister who arranged a family affair for the little girl, and she didn't like it, so she willfully wanted to run away from home." ”

"Refusal?" Gu Chengye was a little surprised when he heard this, "The daughter-in-law of the Xiao Yushi family is the girl who saved me outside the enclosure that day, right?" It seems that although this woman is heroic, she is also really difficult to train. I was a little curious, what kind of relationship did Xiao Gong marry her to make her so resistant? ”

"This ......" Xiao Lingheng didn't want to say it, for fear that Gu Chengye would suspect that he had the intention of forming a party. Now he was lured into the pit step by step by Lu Zhengze. He glanced at Cao Kunyang and lowered his head in resignation, "It's Cao Shaofu." ”

Cao Kunyang was named by him, knowing that it was not a good thing, and his face turned red.

Gu Chengye was a little shocked, "This Cao Gong is nearly fifty years old, and your daughter is only in her twenties at most." Xiao Gong, this is your own daughter. ”

When he said this, Xiao Lingheng's face could not hide the shame.

Gu Chengye shook his head and sighed, "In my opinion, it is understandable that Miss Xiao escaped from marriage. Since the imperial sister likes her so much, let her stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a few more days. ”

When the dynasty was dispersed, Gu Chengye pointed at Xiao Lingheng with hatred of iron and steel, "Xiao Lingheng, Xiao Lingheng, what should I say about you." Ordinary women can't be so bad, how can you do this...... It's not easy for me to take care of your family affairs, but I do have to worry about it! ”

Xiao Lingheng thought to himself, there are more ordinary people who marry their daughters like this, not to mention in the palace, even if Gu Chengye is so old, there are so many young and beautiful women who squeeze into the palace gate one after another. He said this because he was afraid that he would form a party and become stronger.

Although he thought so, his face still lowered his eyes knowing that he was wrong, "What Your Majesty said is very true, minister...... Reconsider. ”

After Gu Chengye left, Xiao Lingheng turned to look at Lu Zhengze, his face was not good, "Since Your Majesty has said so, then it will be bothering Lu Xiang to take care of the little girl." ”

Lu Zhengze smiled humbly: "Where is Xiao Yushi, she is my niece, and I can still treat her badly." I was happier when I visited Shu in the Prime Minister's Mansion than in the Xiao Mansion. ”

"Isn't that just right?" Xiao Lingheng ignored the ridicule in his words, snorted coldly, and walked away.

Lu Zhengze did not leave with the ministers, but stood in place. Gu Huaijin looked at him and knew that he had something to say to himself, so he didn't leave immediately.

After the crowd dispersed, Lu Zhengze took Gu Huaijin to a secluded place, "Your Highness, you tell me honestly." Why did you run to Xiao Mansion in the middle of the night? Could it be that you have a mind for Wangshu......"

"I'm nothing to do with her." Gu Huaijin hurriedly interrupted his words, but he felt a little weak, so he coughed lightly, "It was the eyeliner I planted in the Xiao Mansion to report the news to me, Xiao Wangshu was kind to me before, but now she doesn't want to marry, so I naturally can't sit idly by." ”

"Really?" Lu Zhengze was a little unconvinced, staring at him as if he wanted to see something on his face.

Gu Huaijin adjusted slightly, and calmly met his gaze, "Naturally, it's true." ”

Lu Zhengze was relieved, "If it's to repay the favor, it's fine." If you really like Wangshu, you should let me know in advance, and I can get you an idea. ”

Lu Zhengze walked out with his court clothes in his hand, and when he walked down the steps, he didn't forget to warn Gu Huaijin, "If it's not sincere, I advise you to dispel your thoughts as soon as possible." If I let me know that you put all that effort into Wangshu, I won't let you go. ”

Seeing that he said it bluntly, Gu Huaijin immediately clenched his fists and softened, "Uncle Lu, don't you know me yet?" I'm not the fifth brother, where are there so many fancy intestines. You are so kind to me that you will lend me a hundred dares, and I will not dare to tease your niece. ”

"It's for the best." Lu Zhengze nodded with satisfaction.

Gu Huaijin looked at his distant back and touched his head blankly.

Who has he offended lately? The two nephews took turns to look at his face. Besides, Xiao Wangshu is not an ordinary woman, where does he dare to play with her feelings, it's not that he doesn't want to live.

Gu Huaijin thoughtfully touched the scar on his waist.