Zhang Xiaofang didn't have the slightest strength to parry, and Gu Chengen's domineering internal force rushed into her body, making her limbs and bones seem to burst.

"It hurts, it hurts!" Covered in cold sweat, her once bright little face was full of pain at this time, "Gu ...... Gu Chengen, you might as well kill me! ”

"Zhang Xiaofang, you don't like restraint by nature, you are free and casual, and you are used to relying on this kung fu to be domineering." Gu Chengen looked at Zhang Xiaofang coldly, and said quietly: "Martial arts should be the most precious thing for you. ”

"I abolished your martial arts, I think it is better to relieve your hatred than to kill you!"

After that, he struck Zhang Xiaofang's back with all his might, completely dispersing her internal force.

"Ahh raised his head and exhaled, and then Zhang Xiaofang fell to the ground lightly like a broken kite.

The white undershirt was already stained with blood from the shoulders, and the clothes were soaked with sweat, so the body was dirty.

Blood from the corners of her mouth dripped down the ground along with her tears.

The ground was cold, but it was far less cold than her heart.

A gust of wind blew, and she watched Gu Chengen's hair being blown up by the wind, and his cold face was very similar to when the two met for the first time two years ago, when he was tense with her.

The heartache was unbearable, but Zhang Xiaofang pulled her lips and smiled.

Such a smile, in Gu Chengen's eyes, was even more uncomfortable than seeing her cry just now.

Squinting his eyes, Gu Chengen squatted down, and there was still unabated anger in his voice: "Zhang Xiaofang, what are you laughing at?" ”

Zhang Xiaofang was silent, the corners of her mouth were more curved, and the meaning of ridicule and disappointment was heavier.

This sad smile was full of provocation in Gu Chengen's eyes.

"Yun Peng." Gu Chengen waved his hand at Yue Yunpeng, a touch of cruelty crossed his eyes, and he turned his head and ordered, "Bring a bowl of Juezi soup." ”

Yue Yunpeng thought that Gu Chengen's abolition of Zhang Xiaofang's martial arts was already a punishment, but he didn't expect that he would be angry after abolishing her martial arts, and he even fed Zhang Xiaofang Juezi soup, and couldn't help but be stunned for a while.

Needless to say, everyone knows what Jekoko soup means to a woman.

Zhang Xiaofang has not yet married a parent, if she loses the ability to give birth, she will have no martial arts in the future, and she will not be able to have children, which man will dare to ask her?

Zhang Xiaofang listened, and the smile on her face froze instantly.

The hatred that burst out of her in the blink of an eye finally made Gu Chengen's heart feel a lot more comfortable.

Gu Chengen's title of "cold-faced Hades" is really worthy of its name.

Ruthless, knows how to destroy a person, knows how to torture a person.

Indeed, as Gu Chengen said, what she loves most in her life is freedom.

Without martial arts, how will she walk in the rivers and lakes in the future? How to live happily and chicly?

can't have children, she can't enjoy the happiness of being a mother like an ordinary woman, how can she be a complete woman?

Swallowing her tears, she bit her lip and sneered: "Gu Chengen, you have a reputation as a waiter in the Criminal Department!" ”

"Listen to only one person, how can you ever be fair and selfless to me?!"

"You are clearly a mediocre person who doesn't distinguish between right and wrong!"

The moisture gathered in Zhang Xiaofang's eyes made Yue Yunpeng a little unbearable.

Actually, he doesn't hate Zhang Xiaofang too much.

Although Zhang Xiaofang has done something wrong, she has already paid the price for what she has done, wouldn't it be a bit cruel to deprive her of the right to be a mother again?

After hesitating for a moment, Yue Yunpeng asked in a low voice, "Master......"

Gu Chengen threw Yue Yunpeng a cold look, and he couldn't be ignored: "Go quickly!" ”

"Yes, master." Yue Yunpeng had no choice but to go to the kitchen as instructed.

There were only two people left in the room, Gu Chengen and Zhang Xiaofang, who looked at each other coldly, and no one spoke again.

Zhang Xiaofang was weak and paralyzed like mud.

With messy hair covering half of his face, his embarrassed appearance is even more powerful than when he accompanied Gu Chengen all the way through the mountains and mountains to escape back to the capital.

At that time, all he was unkempt and disheveled like a beggar.

And now, the embarrassment is scarred and his heart is full of holes.

The heart, like a lamp, had already been extinguished when Gu Chengen's sword stabbed him.

Coupled with this bowl of medicine that has not yet been boiled, her feelings for Gu Chengen have been completely cut off.

The bitterness in his heart made Zhang Xiaofang close her eyes.

She didn't want to see Gu Chengen again, this cold-hearted and cold-faced man.

Even now, before today, she never thought about marrying anyone other than Gu Chengen.

Since there is no one in my heart, there is no talk of giving birth to children for whom.

It's just that whether to live or not to be born should not be decided by others.

The body is her own, and this feeling of being manipulated and stifled is really uncomfortable.

What's more, this person is ......

Seeing that Zhang Xiaofang seemed to have accepted her fate, Gu Chengen snorted coldly, and didn't bother to talk nonsense with her anymore, so he got up and sat on the chair next to him.

Soon, Yue Yunpeng came in with a bowl of steaming medicine, breaking the silence in the room: "Master." ”

Gu Chengen nodded, pursed his lips and said, "Feed her." ”

Yue Yunpeng whispered in his heart, "Offended", and then helped Zhang Xiaofang up and poured the medicine in the bowl into her.

Zhang Xiaofang closed her eyes tightly, and her compliance was a little unexpected, which made Gu Chengen and Yue Yunpeng a little surprised.

It's just that Yue Yunpeng, who was close, still found tears in the corners of Zhang Xiaofang's eyes.

"Whoosh!" Suddenly, a sharp arrow broke through the window and shot towards Yue Yunpeng's hand holding the medicine bowl.

Yue Yunpeng's face was shocked, and he immediately let go of his hand and picked up the sharp sword that was thrown by Gu Chengen on the ground.

Gu Chengen also realized something, and instantly stood up from the chair.

"Wow", and sure enough, the next moment, many people flew in from the window.

When Zhang Xiaofang heard such a big movement, she opened her eyes and saw the brothers in her village, and her tears were more like a flood that broke the embankment, and they were out of control.

There had never been a time when she saw them so gracious.

Brother Gouzi, who was holding a meteor hammer, stood at the front, and after seeing Zhang Xiaofang lying on the ground, he strode over, and shouted with distress in his eyes: "Xiaofang! ”

"Brother Dog......" was powerless to let Brother Dog hold him, Zhang Xiaofang was like a duckweed, and finally found a harbor to rely on.

"Xiaofang, don't be afraid, Brother Dog is here, no one can hurt you." Touching Zhang Xiaofang's scabbed wound, Brother Dog carefully removed his hand.

His eyes moved to the porcelain piece of the broken bowl on the ground, and he turned his head to glare at Gu Chengen angrily, looking like he was about to bite him to death: "Gu Dog Officer, what did you feed Xiaofang just now?!" ”

"Huh!" Gu Chengen's gaze swept from Brother Dog to the brothers in the village, and sneered: "You thieves have come just in time, and this squire has been worried about nothing to ask the emperor for merit and reward recently." ”

"After this squire has wiped you out, I will send someone to destroy the Black Wind Village, which is also a great achievement!"

"You dare!" Hearing that Gu Chengen was going to destroy the Black Wind Village, Brother Dog was in a hurry, and he was about to step forward and smash Gu Chengen's head with a flying meteor hammer.

Gu Chengen quickly flashed back and dodged.

Seeing Yue Yunpeng fighting with Brother Dog with a sword, Gu Chengen shouted to the outside world: "Come on, take down these thieves together!" ”

As soon as the words fell, the guards outside rushed in.

Suddenly, the house was in chaos.

Zhang Xiaofang was protected by the little six sons, who had grown a lot taller, and shrank in the corner.

Probably because the movement in the house was too big, or it could be because of excessive blood loss, in short, Zhang Xiaofang had a splitting headache.

She coughed heavily, coughing and coughing, and coughing up blood.

It turned out that when Gu Chengen abolished his martial arts just now, because Gu Chengen's strength was too violent, and he was drugged, he injured his internal organs.

"Sister Xiaofang!" Seeing this, Xiao Liuzi screamed in fright.

On the other side, Brother Gouzi hurriedly turned his head, and after seeing Zhang Xiaofang vomiting blood, he panicked, and before he could dodge Gu Chengen's palm, Yue Yunpeng also took the opportunity to kick him in the leg.

Brother Gouzi gritted his teeth, threw out the meteor hammer vigorously, and ordered the brothers: "Protect Xiaofang, withdraw!" ”

No way, Zhang Xiaofang is the most important now.

As for killing Gu Chengen, it will be a long time coming!

"Yes!" Naturally, the brothers knew what was going on, so they also stepped back and prepared to retreat.

Xiao Liuzi picked up Zhang Xiaofang, struggled to dodge the attack, and jumped out of the window.

Before jumping, Zhang Xiaofang in his arms glanced at Gu Chengen deeply, it was despair and determination to never see each other again.

Seeing this, Yue Yunpeng didn't intend to let go of these bandits, so he took the bandits who were about to flee with a bang.

"No need." Suddenly, Gu Chengen raised his hand to stop him: "Let them go, this servant will wipe out the Black Wind Village sooner or later." ”

Yue Yunpeng didn't understand why Gu Chengen suddenly changed his attention, so he looked at him puzzled.

Seeing that Gu Chengen's eyes fell on the pool of blood on the ground, he was somewhat grateful in his heart.

Hinting at the guards leaving, he stood aside, waiting for Gu Chengen's next instructions.

Gu Chengen was probably because of the happy fight just now, and the anger in his heart had gradually dissipated.

He stared silently at the dark red blood that was about to dry, and clenched his fists slightly.

For some reason, Zhang Xiaofang was lying on the ground covered in blood just now, and his heart twitched inexplicably.

Taking a deep breath, he said in a muffled voice: "Tell me to go down and let the kitchen stew more tonic for Die'er in the near future." ”

Yue Yunpeng responded: "Yes, master." ”

Gu Chengen flicked his sleeves and walked towards Qi Die's yard.

At this time, in the Fuyuan Courtyard, Gu Jinli was concentrating on practicing the "Dementor Spell".

In the dead of night, her fingers flew, and another sleep-inducing song echoed.

She was so engrossed in it that she didn't notice Chen Zexuan standing behind her.

Chen Zexuan didn't dare to lean forward, and he was hidden in the dark from a distance.

On the way to the Fuyuan Academy, he didn't dare to stop for a moment while performing light skills.

A heart is also not at peace in panic.

Now that I have seen Gu Jinli, I can be regarded as settling down.

The sound of the piano is long, like a refreshing tea, which makes people feel refreshed and don't want to think about anything.

Those troublesome mundane worlds seem to have disappeared after hearing the music.

Chen Zexuan sighed secretly in his heart, the song that the man in black gave to Chen Zexuan was really magical.

And Gu Jinli's playing is also very skillful, presumably it won't take many days to be able to exert the highest level of the "Dementor Spell".

Looking at Gu Jinli's slender back, Chen Zexuan thought that on her weak shoulders, she would experience more violent storms in the future, so she couldn't help but sigh in distress.

Gu Jinli's fingers paused, and he stopped suddenly, and turned his head with a "pout": "Who?" ”

As she spoke, she threw the silver needle out of her sleeve with a "whoosh".

Chen Zexuan was stunned, but he didn't expect Gu Jinli to be so vigilant and cautious when she was concentrating on playing the piano, and she felt distressed again.

With a tilt of his head, he walked out of the darkness and said softly, "Sheng'er." ”

Seeing that familiar outline gradually became clear in the candlelight, Gu Jinli's eyes lit up, "Brother? ”

Chen Zexuan was dazzled by the surprise on Gu Jinli's face, and a trace of sweetness overflowed in his heart, "Sheng'er, why haven't you slept so late?" ”

Gu Jinli walked up to Chen Zexuan, pulled him to sit down, tilted his head and asked, "It's so late, why didn't my brother sleep?" ”

"Come to me, but what's the big deal?"

Chen Zexuan didn't want to tell Gu Jinli, he just came over because he missed her.

His eyes moved slightly, and he smiled: "It's nothing, it's just that Master asked me to come over and see how your 'Dementor Spell' is practicing." ”

After hearing this, Gu Jinli pursed her lips and said, "Master only has these things in his heart, and he never cares about my life or death in King Ning's Mansion. ”

When she said these words, she just complained casually, but she didn't really complain about it.

However, listening to Chen Zexuan's ears, it was very unpleasant.

Because, what Gu Jinli said was the truth.

Not to mention that the man in black doesn't care about Gu Jinli's life or death, even he, an apprentice for more than ten years, has never really given a little love.

The two of them are like two chess pieces for the restoration of the man in black......

Chessman? He was hurt by those two words.

Gu Jinli saw that Chen Zexuan suddenly fell silent, and his face was a little heavy, thinking that he was worried about himself, so he quickly explained: "Brother, don't think about it, I'm just talking casually, don't worry about me." ”

Chen Zexuan sensed Gu Jinli's nervousness, suppressed the complexity in his heart, and smiled: "You are not a person who suffers, I am not worried." ”

After a pause, he asked again, "I heard...... You've been drugged? ”

Gu Jinli's face froze, then she nodded, and said coldly: "Yes, it's Mrs. Liu from Qiuju Academy." ”

Speaking of Mrs. Liu, she couldn't help but smile happily: "However, she also suffered retribution, and she actually ...... with the beast."

Although the words are only half spoken, they are enough to arouse a lot of imagination.

"Hey, don't mention this nasty person." Gu Jinli poured Chen Zexuan a cup of tea and handed it to him: "Brother, among the ministers of the court, who else is willing to belong to the Eighth Prince?" ”

Chen Zexuan took the teacup, thought about it, and said in a low voice: "Among those people, I think the Jiang family can be used by us." ”

"The Jiang family? Which Jiang family? Gu Jinli frowned and asked, "But Jiang Guogong's Mansion?" ”

"Yes, Jiang Guogong's Mansion." Chen Zexuan took a sip of tea and continued: "Back then, because Jiang Yuan, the only seedling of the Jiang family, died, Jiang Guogong was also stimulated to follow. ”

"Although the Duke of the Kingdom is gone, Jiang Shangshu still has some influence in the court."

"So I think it's better to take advantage of Jiang Shangshu's neutrality now, and let's win him over."

Gu Jinli also took a sip of tea and pondered: "Jiang Guogong is a person who is deeply hidden, how does my brother plan to start?" ”

"Jiang Shangshu's wife has suffered from a hidden disease for many years, and she fell ill again a few days ago, and she needs Longzhi grass to cure it." Chen Zexuan showed a deep smile and smiled very surely: "In the queen's hand, there is a very precious Longzhi grass. ”

Saying this, Gu Jinli understood, "When the Eighth Prince gives Longzhi grass to Jiang Shangshu, Jiang Shangshu will also owe the Eighth Prince a favor." ”

Chen Zexuan said with a smile: "Even if Jiang Shangshu doesn't immediately express his attitude and choose a position, for the sake of that Longzhi grass's face, he will not do anything unfavorable to the Eighth Prince." ”

Gu Jinli was overjoyed, and blurted out: "In this way, the Eighth Prince's chances of winning are even greater!" ”

Standing at the door, Qi Hao, who raised his hand and was about to knock on the door, slowly took it back.

Although I knew that her body was no longer in serious trouble, I still couldn't help but think about her for a day.

After a busy day of work during the day, I finally stayed up until the evening, and I was going to sneak a glance at her from the window and leave, but I didn't expect to hear her piano sound floating out of the hibiscus courtyard from a distance.

When I got closer, I found that the light in her room was still on, and it turned out that she hadn't slept yet.

After struggling for a long time, I mustered up the courage to knock on the door and enter.

Even if she treats her coldly and mocks her, as long as she can look at her, she is always satisfied.

He didn't hear the words of the two of them, who knows, but he heard her last words.

Her cheerful tone revealed her expectations for the Eighth Prince and her belief in defeating herself.

"As long as the eighth prince has a firm foothold in the court and has the highest voice among the ministers, then the throne must be his!"

His heart ached slightly, Qi Hao didn't have the courage to continue listening, turned his head and walked out of the courtyard lightly.

His eyes see more clearly today than they did yesterday.

However, at this moment, he did not want to push the door to see the two men in the room who were plotting to get rid of him.

However, he could imagine that the expression on her face when she said this, a pair of big black and white eyes were bright, and the smile on her little face must have been bright.

Stopping, he turned his head to look back in the direction of the Furao Courtyard, and muttered bitterly, "Ah Gu, what should I do?" ”

"Lord Wang, the night is cold, you should go back and rest." At this time, Du Jiang appeared behind him and put on a cloak for Qi Hao.

Qi Hao was wearing a thin coat and an extra cloak on his body, and the coldness in his heart barely faded a little.

After another glance at the Fuyuan Courtyard, Qi Hao turned to leave.

Not long after Qi Hao left, Chen Zexuan also reluctantly returned to the old mansion of King Nanyang.

Gu Jinli saw that the candles on the candlestick were about to burn out, and she was ready to go to bed.

As soon as I took off my clothes, my head suddenly hurt badly.

It was as if someone was holding a needle and pricking it in the temple, and it stinged very much.

I rubbed a few big holes, and then I felt more comfortable.

It's a little strange, but thinking that maybe she has soaked in the cold pool water, which caused the discomfort, Gu Jinli didn't take it seriously.

Blowing out the faint candlelight, she lay down and closed her eyes and slept.

On the second day, just after breakfast, Qi Hao was called to the palace by the old emperor.

The reason is nothing other than that, but from Wei Liao's mouth, he learned that Qi Hao's eyes had improved, and the old emperor was happy, but also because he hadn't chatted with Qi Hao about major events in the court for a few days, so he sent someone to Ning Wangfu to deliver a letter.

In the imperial study, after Qi Hao saluted the old emperor, he raised his eyes to see that the folds on the old emperor's face seemed to be more and deeper, and the tone of his speech was rarely more respectful than before, and he also carried a touch of rare concern: "Father's body, how are you doing recently?" ”

Seeing that Qi Hao cared about him, the old emperor sighed and said, "My father is old, and his body is like this." ”

"It's you, you're young, but don't be like a medicine jar."

Signaling Gonggong Jia to move a chair for Qi Hao, the old emperor waited for Qi Hao to sit down, and then said in an accentuated tone: "Since your eyes are almost better, it's time to get busy with business." In the future, it is time to go up and go up every day, and it cannot be abandoned any longer. ”

Qi Hao said "um", showing very little deference, listening to the old emperor's chatter.

"That's right." The old emperor remembered something and asked, "The day after tomorrow is the birthday of the Queen Mother, what do you think?" ”

This question, the old emperor also asked the eighth prince before, and the eighth prince answered it decently, and the old emperor now wants to hear the opinion of his favorite son Qi Hao.

Qi Hao knew that what the old emperor wanted to hear was not his opinion, but his attitude towards the Queen Mother.

After all, because of such and such problems before, he, as the queen mother's favorite grandson, had an unhappy quarrel with the queen mother.

And this time to organize the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, it can be seen whether Qi Hao still has a grudge against the Queen Mother.

How to say, one is the mother of the old emperor, and the other is the heir to the throne selected by the old emperor, and the old emperor privately does not want the two to lose harmony.

Qi Hao said lightly: "Father, the queen mother is old and doesn't like to make noise. Moreover, the national treasury has been tight recently, and the birthday banquet should not be too luxurious. ”

"So, Erchen thought, it's better to make it simpler and invite the ministers above the fourth rank of the court into the palace."

Qi Hao's answer is similar to that of the Eighth Prince, but it is more straightforward than that of the Eighth Prince.

The eighth prince only said that everything should be done according to the queen mother's wishes, as long as the queen mother can be happy, everything will be worth it.

Qi Hao's words went to the heart of the old emperor.

The old emperor looked at Qi Hao, and there was some expectation in his eyes: "The treasury is indeed a little nervous, this is something I have been worried about for the past few days." ”

"Fourth, do you have any solutions?"

"This ......" Qi Hao already had a countermeasure in his heart, and when he saw the old emperor posting a document, he pretended to hesitate and said: "Yes, I'm just afraid that my father won't agree." ”

When the old emperor heard that there was a way, his frowning brows also relaxed: "You can talk about it." ”

"Among the merchants in Beijing today, the Yin family's business is the largest, involving almost all kinds, and shops are all over the place. It is not necessary to say that it is a rich country. Qi Hao looked at the old emperor's face and continued: "If the purchase and purchase of materials needed for the future dynasty and harem are all planned by the Yin family, this is tantamount to telling the world that the Yin family has the support of our royal family behind them. ”

"This is good and bad for the Yin family."

"The Yin family does not need to pay taxes to the royal family every year like the merchants next to them, but they need to ensure the materials in the palace and the military camp."

"Father thinks this is feasible?"

In the palace, from the old emperor, the queen mother, the queen and other concubines, to the palace maids, eunuchs and other subordinates, the cost of the palace is an astonishing amount.

And there are so many people in the barracks, not to mention that.

Let the Yin family ensure the material needs of these two parties, but it is really a big hemorrhage!

The old emperor felt that this was a good attention, and nodded: "I think it is feasible, but I am afraid that the Yin family is unwilling, after all, there are a lot of materials needed in the palace and military camp." ”

"This father can rest assured." Seeing that the old emperor did not object, Qi Hao said in a deep voice: "Erchen once had a five-fifty business with Yin Zike, but the big deal is that Erchen's five points are not needed, and then use the money and connections in Erchen's name to facilitate the Yin family's business." ”

As soon as his words changed, Qi Hao did not forget to instruct: "However, we have to open up sources and reduce expenditures." ”

"Erchen thinks that whether it is the people in the palace or the ministers, they must be diligent and thrifty in their clothing."

"Only in this way will the need be reduced to a minimum."

Indeed, with Qi Hao's connections and the special glory of the imperial businessman, the Yin family's business will only get bigger and bigger, and the shop will only become more and more prosperous.

Besides, the money the Yin family has earned in the past two years is far more than the materials needed in the palace and the military camp combined.

In comparison, it's a drop in the bucket.

The old emperor looked at Qi Hao's eyes and admired it very much: "Well, your suggestion is good." ”

"During the Gaozu period, he advocated frugality and vigorously opposed extravagance."

"Now, when the treasury of my country is empty, I should inherit the virtues of my ancestors."

Turning his head, he said to Jia Gong: "Xiao Jia, pass on my order, from now on, no one is allowed to advocate wealth and luxury, especially the lord of the harem, you must set an example!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Gonggong Jia answered and went out to convey the old emperor's order.

A big stone in the old emperor's heart fell to the ground, his eyes fell outside the window, and he caught a glimpse of the purple-clothed figure in the direction of Shoukang Palace in the distance, and said slowly: "Xuan Shizi enters the palace every once in a while to ask the Queen Mother for peace, and he has been in Beijing for so long, and he doesn't know what he is thinking." ”

Qi Hao looked at the old emperor's line of sight and said thoughtfully: "Uncle Nanyang's health is getting worse and worse, and there are rumors that he will not live until next autumn." ”

"Oh?" The old emperor had never heard of such rumors, so he asked excitedly, "Is the rumor credible?" ”

Although Qi Hao was at odds with Chen Zexuan, he respected the hero King Nanyang very much in his heart.

Seeing the old emperor's impatient appearance, he was a little uncomfortable, but he still said: "I don't know, rumors are always rumors, and you don't know if you can trust them until you confirm them." ”

The old emperor's old face instantly showed a disappointed expression, and he displeased Qi Hao and said, "Okay, it's not too early, you can go back." ”

Qi Hao saluted and left with a similar face.

When he walked to the path leading to Mingyang Palace, he remembered the picture of the Eighth Prince and Gu Jinli, who had been drugged, hugging each other that day, and his eyes darkened.

After adjusting his mentality, he stepped into the Mingyang Palace, wanting to have a good chat with the Eighth Prince.

Talk about the brotherhood that has been stranded in the past two years, and talk about the weak royal love when you grow up.

Unfortunately, the eighth prince went to the queen's Fengluan Palace, and Qi Hao could only go to the military camp first.

When passing by the Imperial Garden Pavilion, he saw a woman dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, and saw that it was a strange face, so he intercepted a little maid who was carrying pastries to the direction of the pavilion and asked, only to know that this woman was Li Meier, one of the two concubines selected by the old emperor at the concubine selection ceremony, and she was also a big celebrity by the old emperor's pillow recently, and the new favorite concubine in the harem.

Qi Hao was not interested in the old emperor's woman, and the moment Li Mei'er looked over, he strode out of her sight.