Qi Hao strode in, did not salute, but put his hands behind his back, and said coldly directly: "Father, the matter of Yun Qi's marriage, the son does not agree. ”

"I asked you to come here, not to ask for your opinion, but to inform you." The old emperor snorted coldly, his old face was still a little ruddy after the indulgence, and he was a little panting when he spoke, and said in a hoarse voice: "This matter, I have already settled with the Emperor of Yunguo, and when Zisang arrives in a few days, I will issue a document for the marriage between the two countries." ”

After hearing this, Qi Hao laughed angrily, shook his head and said: "Father, you should know better than anyone what kind of temperament your son has." ”

"Back then, for the sake of Ah Gu, Erchen was forced to marry Shen Biyun once."

"Such a thing against his will, Erchen will not do it a second time!"

Father-in-law Jia on the side sighed again after hearing this.

Qi Hao's reaction was really within his expectations.

The cow didn't drink water and pressed his head strongly, and the reason why Qi Hao was able to "bow his head and obey" back then was because the weakness was held in the hands of the old emperor.

And Gu Jinli died two years ago, and the only thing Qi Hao can be manipulated by the old emperor is the "little male pet" in the mansion.

However, Qi Hao loves "Lin Sheng" and is favored, and no one can figure out whether Qi Hao is true love for the "little male pet", or in order to prevent others from sending women to him, so he makes that greasy and crooked affectionate appearance in front of people.

Because he couldn't eat the weight of "Lin Sheng" in Qi Hao's heart, the old emperor really didn't want to attack "Lin Sheng".

But listening to Qi Hao's tone again, it seems that there are really no people or things in this world that can make him scruple.

Hearing this, the old emperor was annoyed, he slapped the table hard, and said fiercely: "Qi Hao, I might as well tell you now, as long as you agree to marry Zisang, I will immediately issue an edict to make you the crown prince after the two of you get married!" ”

"If you refuse, then I will not ask a disobedient son to inherit my throne!"

"Don't think that if I have indulged you for many years, you can be pampered and proud!"

"Without you, I still have Hachi!"

I have to say that the old emperor said this very ruthlessly.

was full of threats, and even Father-in-law Jia was so frightened that his legs weakened when he heard it.

For the average person, no one would refuse such a great temptation.

After all, marrying a Zisang princess and being able to sit on the throne is simply a good thing to have the best of both worlds.

With both the country and the beauty, who would be stupid to refuse?

It's a pity that Qi Hao is not an ordinary person.

In his life, he hates being coerced and enticed, especially things like his lifelong happiness.

married Shen Biyun back then, which aggravated the contradictions and misunderstandings between him and Gu Jinli, which was a hurdle that he could never get over in his heart.

But the old emperor didn't know how to repent and repeat the old tricks, which is too much!

Besides, Qi Hao has persisted in this battle for imperial power for so many years, if he really plans to do whatever it takes, where is there anything about Xiaoba now?

Even the old emperor may have been given a dose of medicine to death.

It was a position that he was bound to get, not a gift from anyone!

Word by word, Qi Hao's eyebrows and eyes were full of mockery: "What Erchen likes, he will get it, and no one can snatch it!" ”

"Anyway, Erchen is not a rare thing, no one wants to shoehorn it into Erchen!"

"The position of the crown prince, if the father really wants to give it to Xiaoba, the son has no opinion!"

"But...... Xiao Ba is still young, if his father is not afraid that he will not be able to catch it and fall, then just give it to him! ”

After that, his black robe blew a gust of wind in front of the old emperor, and then the person slammed the door and left without looking back.

"This son of a!" The old emperor was so angry that he scolded and forgot that there was a concubine Mei waiting for him in the side hall.

Concubine Mei listened to the words of the two of them word for word, she didn't expect the old emperor to directly mention the matter of establishing the crown prince, and covered her mouth in surprise, for fear that she would make a sound.

I have been by the old emperor's side for so long, and I have never heard the old emperor say clearly who he wants to pass the throne to.

Although Chen Zexuan and the Eighth Emperor had privately guessed the old emperor's intentions, and knew that the old emperor was between the Eighth Emperor and Qi Hao, and he was more interested in Qi Hao, but when he heard it with his own ears today, he still couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

How much does the old emperor favor Qi Hao, to the point that as long as Qi Hao is willing to agree to marriage, he will give him the throne?

Moreover, the eighth prince has always been respectful, filial and considerate to the old emperor, and has never had a time to disobey and refute the old emperor.

Comparing Qi Hao's words and deeds that made the old emperor angry just now, tsk, it really makes people not know what to say.

Perhaps, people's hearts are long-deviant.

To say that the palms of the hands and the backs of the hands are full of meat is a lie.

The back of the hand is a layer of skin, and the flesh is not as thick as the flesh in the palm.

Therefore, very few people can really make a bowl of water even.

Suppressing the emotion in her heart, Concubine Mei decided to send someone to find an opportunity to pass on the words of the old emperor and Qi Hao to Chen Zexuan at night.

After all, the marriage of Prince Li and Yun Qi is two major events.

Even if Qi Hao rejected the old emperor, he had to let Chen Zexuan and the Eighth Emperor know the old emperor's true thoughts.

Gonggong Jia listened to the old emperor's self-scolding a few words, and then couldn't help but step forward, glanced at the side hall, and gave the old emperor a look: "Your Majesty." ”

The old emperor understood, so he waved his hand and sent away Gonggong Jia, got up and went to the side hall.

When Qi Hao returned to the Fuyuan Courtyard, Gu Jinli was lowering her head and sitting on the piano table at the window intently playing the piano.

What she played was naturally the "Dementor Spell".

The sound of the piano is like gurgling water, and there is a demagogic power in the pleasant ear.

The three maids stood aside, and they all had expressions of immersion and inextricability.

As soon as the melodious sound of the piano turned, it immediately became murderous, like thousands of troops galloping, which made people feel excited.

Qi Hao thought that if such a song was played on the battlefield, it would definitely boost morale.

Raising his lips, he was swept away by the displeasure of the old emperor forcing him to marry, and couldn't help but call "Ah Gu", interrupting Gu Jinli's piano sound.

The corners of Gu Jinli's mouth twitched, a little unhappy.

It's rare for her to calm down in the past two days, read medical books, practice songs, and don't deliberately think about those troublesome things, but she is also quiet and comfortable.

When I saw Qi Hao, I remembered that I was slighted by Qi Hao in the carriage the day before yesterday.

Suddenly, the piano under his hand made a piercing sound.

The three maids woke up like a dream and looked at the door for some reason.

After seeing Qi Hao, they saluted one after another: "The slave has seen the prince." ”

Qi Hao nodded, and while walking into the room, he ignored Gu Jinli's cold eyes and chuckled, "What's the name of this song?" Last time you played it at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, it was very good. ”

After a pause, his tone changed: "However, the second half of the murderous spirit is too heavy, and it is suitable for playing during combat." ”

The speaker has no intention, but the listener has the intention.

Gu Jinli's body stiffened, and she felt a little weak.

That's right, the first part is confusing, making people immersed in it and losing their minds, and the second half is to be cruel and ferocious, so as to kill the enemy without leaving a piece of armor.

While Qi Hao was talking, the three maids retreated with great eyesight.

Withdrawing her hand from the strings, Gu Jinli sat down and didn't get up, and snorted coldly: "What are you doing here?" ”

"I missed you, so I came." Qi Hao looked at Gu Jinli quietly, and the words he said were very natural, without the slightest artificiality.

These six words, like a sudden fire branding, were gently imprinted on Gu Jinli's heart, fiery and fiery, melting Gu Jinli's sneering words.

Forced to be inaudible, she lowered her head, plucked the strings again, and played another tune beside her.

This "soul curse" cannot be listened to at will.

Especially for a smart person like Qi Hao, if he understands the deep meaning, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Qi Hao didn't feel embarrassed when he saw Gu Jinli deliberately snubbing him.

He sat beside her, no more, just a pair of eyes looking at her nimble fingers that fluttered over the strings.

Gu Jinli was stared at by Qi Hao without blinking, and she was uncomfortable, but she didn't want to talk to him.

She knew that once she opened her mouth, no matter what she said, Qi Hao would definitely be entangled endlessly.

So, it's better to leave him aside.

When he is bored to sit alone, he will naturally leave.

Qi Hao listened to the sound of Gu Jinli's piano not as smooth as just now, looked away, and inadvertently landed on the medical book on the side.

Remembering that Gu Jinli had the habit of making marks on medical books, Qi Hao raised her hand and picked it up, wanting to see what kind of knowledge she had been reading recently.

Who knows, before Qi Hao could turn the page, Gu Jinli snatched the book, as if there was something unsightly on it.

Seeing Qi Hao looking at herself with heavy eyes, she said angrily: "Don't touch other people's things, this is basic politeness, don't you even know this?" ”

Qi Hao smiled slightly and said in a deep voice: "But you are no one else." ”

"You're someone else." Gu Jinli put away the book, got up and left the table, and said in a cold tone: "Qi Hao, you go out, I'm going to rest." ”

Qi Hao sat motionless, and didn't look at Gu Jinli, he was silent for a while, his voice was very soft, "Ah Gu, my father summoned me to the palace just now." ”

Gu Jinli rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that the old emperor let Qi Hao enter the palace, what did it have to do with her?

Taking a deep breath, he turned his head and said with a wry smile: "Father said that as long as I marry Zisang, he will give me the throne." ”

This sentence slammed into Gu Jinli's head like a hammer, making her unable to react for a while.

Qi Hao looked at Gu Jinli's stunned appearance, thinking that she was unhappy, and hurriedly said, "However, I refused." ”

If it is someone else, he may ask "why" stupidly, and then Qi Hao can take advantage of this step to go down and say "because of you" affectionately.

It's a pity that Qi Hao's Ah Gu is indeed not an outsider.

Gu Jinli naturally knew the reason why Qi Hao did this, but she didn't show the slightest emotion.

In history, there are not many people who would rather be beautiful than beautiful.

Of course, it's not completely nothing, but it's just that it has a lot of infamy.

For example, the king of Zhou You, the princes of the Beacon Fire Opera.

For example, the king of Shang who fell in love with Su Daji.

Yun Qi marriage is beneficial and disadvantageous to Qi Hao.

Zi Sang is the princess of Yun Kingdom, Qi Hao's other identity is the concubine of Yun State, the old emperor of Yun Guo has only one stupid prince under his knees, and after the old emperor is a hundred years old, Qi Hao can use Zi Sang's hand to take Yun Guo into his pocket.

In this way, the dream of dominating the world has been realized, isn't that good?

Privately speaking, Gu Jinli hoped that Qi Hao would agree to the marriage.

Because, she didn't want to let herself be the reason for Qi Hao to give up the throne.

This "crime" is too heavy, and she can't afford this "responsibility".

For the throne, Qi Hao went to the battlefield at the age of thirteen to fight.

For the sake of the throne, he silently endured many alone.

Now that the throne is in sight, how can he just give it up?

Nails vigorously clasped the sheets under her hands, Gu Jinli bit her lip and said, "What do you want, it has nothing to do with me." ”

What is she going to say? What else can be said?

Say "Qi Hao, you are so great?" Or say, "Qi Hao, I'm so moved, but it's a pity that I'm going to live up to your affection?" ”

She couldn't think of anything to say in response to him other than a blunt distancing of the relationship.

He has done so much for her.

Those things overwhelmed her one by one.

Really, this sense of oppression is more serious than facing the indifferent and ruthless Mo Li.

Gu Jinli's reaction, although it still made Qi Hao feel a little sad, but fortunately, he didn't expect her to say a soft word before he told her about it.

Standing up, he pursed his lips and said in a low voice: "Ah Gu, the reason why I told you this is to let you know that no matter when, I will always have you alone in my heart. ”

"You don't need to respond to me, and you don't feel any pressure."

"It's all just my own decision, it's none of your business."

With that, he walked slowly out of the room.

Gu Jinli lowered her eyes, listening to the footsteps that were getting farther away, and the blood came out of her biting lip.

She herself said it had nothing to do with her, and he said so.

But does it really have nothing to do with her?

secretly reciting the name of "Qi Hao" in her heart, she only felt that her limbs were hurting.

The three maids guarding the door almost heard the conversation between the two just now.

They watched Qi Hao leave, and their eyes were full of admiration.

Of course, Aiyue is even more exaggerated, and tears are piled up in her eyes, as if she is very sympathetic.

Pushing Aiyue's arm, Ah Qiao was puzzled: "Aiyue, what's wrong with you?" ”

Aiyue sniffed, and said with tears in her eyes: "Lord Wang, he ...... He's so pitiful! ”

"Woooooooooo......oo For the sake of the master, he didn't even want the throne, woo woo woo ......"

"Really...... It was so touching! ”

Although Hexiang also felt the same, she looked back at Gu Jinli, who was indistinguishable and expressionless, but still restrained her emotions and whispered: "Okay, the master didn't say anything, you are crying like this, what kind of system have you become?" ”

Aiyue remembered the words she had read, the male protagonist tried his best to get back together, no matter how much hardship the process went through, but in the end the female protagonist was moved, and she couldn't help wiping her eyes, and said smartly: "If you don't say it on your face, maybe your heart will be as moved as I am!" ”

"Alright, shut up for me!" Hexiang really couldn't stand Aiyue's "self-inflicted affection", she was afraid that Aiyue would make Gu Jinli unhappy if she continued to talk about it, so she dragged her to the backyard.

Ah Qiao thought about what Qi Hao and Gu Jinli said just now, and felt that he would find an opportunity to send a message to the old mansion of King Nanyang.

Big things related to the throne can't be delayed at all.

The words of several girls also reached Gu Jinli's ears without exception, she kicked off her shoes, turned over, and faced the wall, leaving Ah Qiao with a back.

No one knows, her eyes are sour, her nose is sour, and her throat is sour.

The heart is also sour and heavy.

In the Qiu Ju courtyard, the incense in the house was so choked that people didn't dare to breathe hard.

Since Xueqin came back from Gu Jinli's courtyard on the day of the fight, she followed Gu Jinli's instructions and lit the "forbidden incense" in the palace in Mrs. Liu's house every day.

At first, smelling the familiar fragrance, Mrs. Liu still wondered, why did Xueqin take the initiative to give herself an order for herself when she was strongly opposed to sniffing this thing before?

In response to this question, Xueqin's explanation was to watch her master be depressed all day long, getting thinner and thinner, and wanting to make her master happier.

Mrs. Liu was very satisfied with Xueqin's intimate interest, so she has been indulging in the illusory world created by incense ever since.

Lying in bed for many days, Mrs. Liu didn't comb her head or wash her face, she was drunk and dreamed of death every day, and she really didn't listen to what was going on outside the window.

Because of the smell of "forbidden incense", her temper has improved a lot.

To be precise, it's not that Mrs. Liu doesn't lose her temper, but she doesn't even talk less.

It's either talking to yourself, or smirking with misty eyes.

This soulless appearance is both guilty and sad in Xueqin's eyes.

However, she had no choice but to do so.

However, Mrs. Liu also has occasional sober moments.

Seeing Mrs. Liu softly call herself "Xueqin", Xueqin felt that it would be good if Mrs. Liu could live in illusion all the time.

Forgot Qi Hao, forgot her troubles, she only has herself in her world.

Mrs. Liu was wearing only a white middle coat, and she probably hadn't changed for a long time.

In mid-July, the weather was still very hot.

Xueqin was worried that Mrs. Liu would not feel well, so she sent someone to bring water in, intending to give Mrs. Liu a bath.

Pinching her nose, Xueqin extinguished the incense in the incense burner, and then wiped Mrs. Liu's face with a wet handkerchief, and shook her gently: "Master, master." ”

Mrs. Liu opened her eyes with great difficulty, and it took a long time to see the person in front of her clearly, her voice was like a broken gong, and it was very ugly: "Xueqin? ”

Xueqin held the corners of her mouth and smiled stiffly.

While holding Mrs. Liu's shoulder, he whispered, "The slave maid serves you to take a bath." ”

Mrs. Liu seemed to understand whether she understood or not, and seemed to hear the "oh" sound that she didn't hear, and stood up with Xueqin's strength.

Maybe she hadn't gotten out of bed for a few days, and Mrs. Liu almost fell to the ground.

Fortunately, Xueqin hugged her waist in time, so she didn't fall.

Step by step to the bathtub, Xue Qin's tears fell.

Because, Mrs. Liu's weight has become so light and light.

It doesn't feel like the weight of a woman in her twenties, but like a teenager.

Moreover, there was not a single flesh on her body, and only a handful of bones were left in her emaciation.

Helping Mrs. Liu take off her clothes, Xueqin effortlessly helped her into the bathtub and began to carefully wash her hair.

Mrs. Liu's original hair was black and soft, but now it is dull and yellow, like a handful of grass, and Xueqin's heart feels like a big cut by a knife, and it hurts.

Finally couldn't help it, she held Mrs. Liu's shoulder, and choked up: "Master, ......"

Xueqin's tears fell on Mrs. Liu's skin, and she turned her head in confusion, and said with a wooden expression: "What's wrong with you?" ”

"Master......" Even if Xueqin has a thousand words in her heart, it is impossible to tell Mrs. Liu about her compulsion.

With red eyes, she saw Mrs. Liu looking at her blankly, opened her mouth, and had to find another topic: "Lord Wang...... He rejected his marriage to Princess Zisang of Yunguo. ”

"Your Majesty, I'm very angry."

The news of Qi Hao's refusal to marry has gradually spread.

If it was left behind, the old emperor of Yunguo would definitely be furious for the sake of face.

But he was so troubled by Zisang yesterday, and now even if he is slapped in the face by Qi Hao, the old emperor of Yunguo can only act as if he doesn't know it at all.

After all, it was a big deal to send Zi Sang away from the Yun Kingdom Palace first.

Of course, there are also many young talents among the children of the Yun Kingdom, but the old emperor of the Yun Kingdom feels that no one can subdue Zi Sang.

Therefore, it is better to throw this burden to Qi Hao.

Mrs. Liu's reaction was a little slow, and after a while, she rolled her eyes: "Oh, the woman that the prince doesn't like, even if it's a princess, it's useless." ”

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head and reached out to grab the rose petals floating on the water, not as excited as before, and there was almost no emotion on her face.

Once, as long as Qi Hao was mentioned, Mrs. Liu's eyes would reveal all kinds of light.

or admiration, or jealousy, or disappointment, or resentment.

However, now there was not a single color in her eyes, and she was godless and wooden.

Xueqin couldn't help crying, "Master......"

Even her favorite Qi Hao couldn't attract Mrs. Liu's attention, so it can be seen that this "forbidden incense" really damaged her body.

Gritting her teeth, Xueqin looked at Mrs. Liu, who was shrouded in mist, and she decided that from tomorrow onwards, she would no longer follow Gu Jinli's instructions.

Mrs. Liu is her master, but also her lover.

She doesn't want to watch Mrs. Liu go on like this anymore, she still prefers the previous Mrs. Liu who lost her temper when she was unhappy, her mood was cloudy, and her eyes were only bright for Qi Hao!

Thinking like this, Xueqin's heart that had been suppressed for many days was also a lot more comfortable.

After Qi Hao returned to the study, his eyes fell on the direction of the Fuyuan Courtyard through the window, and he said after a while: "Du Jiang, call Ah Bao back from the dark camp." ”

"In the future, let her stay in the dark and be Ah Gu's personal guard."

King Xuan's life experience was exposed, not only the Gu family, but also the whole Xuanwang Mansion suffered.

However, the men were sent to the frontiers, and the women were used as military prostitutes.

Ah Bao, as King Xuan's concubine, it stands to reason that he will not be able to escape.

It's just that she is not the real concubine in King Xuan's Mansion at all, she left King Xuan's Mansion in advance after receiving the news and was taken back to the dark camp.

She is cautious and careful, and she is a woman, so it is more convenient to follow Gu Jinli's side.

"Yes, lord." Du Jiang answered, and was just about to turn around, but turned around and hesitated: "Lord, the marriage is ......."

Knowing what Du Jiang wanted to say, Qi Hao shook his head and said slowly: "This king has made up his mind, you don't need to persuade this king anymore." ”

Du Jiang knew how deep Qi Hao's feelings for Gu Jinli were, but he didn't want to persuade him, because it was useless to persuade him.

It's just that since the last time the Eighth Prince begged for Longzhi grass from the queen to Jiang Shangshu's wife, the Jiang family has intentionally or unintentionally gotten closer to Guo Mingshun, and there is a great intention to follow Guo Mingshun to join the Eighth Prince.

Du Jiang felt that although the power was still in Qi Hao's hands, the current situation was very unfavorable to Qi Hao.

Qi Hao can not marry Zisang, but he can also refuse in a roundabout way, there is no need to argue with the old emperor in person.

Now, everyone in the court knows that Qi Hao is so disobedient to the old emperor, and his reputation must be even worse.

Of course, everyone only knows about Qi Hao's refusal to marry, but they don't know the inside story of the establishment of the prince.

Otherwise, the whole country will be in a mess.

Du Jiang sighed and walked out of the room.