Jin Shu faintly heard a little panic from her attitude, and stopped joking with her master, so she went away.

Qin Huaiyu threw the letter in his hand into the charcoal basin, and waited until it was burned to ashes, then he turned around and went back to the inner room to change clothes.

Gu Mingyuan came faster than the news, and it was just past tea time, when Jin Shi came in and replied, "The prince has arrived." ”

Qin Huaiyu had just changed his clothes, and was braiding his hair by the brocade book, when he heard this, he subconsciously turned his head back, and was almost pierced to his scalp by the hairpin.

Jin Shu hurriedly confessed, Qin Huaiyu waved her hand casually, fortunately, her hair was almost combed, and she only took the hairpin to fix it, so she got up and walked out.

When he walked to the door, he was taking a look at Gu Mingyuan.

"Say hello to the prince. ”

The maids and maids saluted together, Qin Huaiyu suppressed the eagerness in his heart, and he greeted him and asked, "Didn't you say that it took about half an hour, the prince went to meet with his uncle?"

I don't know if it's Qin Huaiyu's illusion, she hasn't seen her for the past few days, she always feels that Gu Mingyuan looks a lot haggard than before, and her face is tired, which makes people a little unbearable.

In the first month, it was the coldest season, it was a little late at this time, the cold wind was in the bones, and Gu Mingyuan's body was cold.

However, when he saw Qin Huaiyu, his coldness melted away a little, and as she entered the room, he casually handed the cloak to the maid, and he replied: "I've already met with them, how are you doing these days?"

In fact, because he was afraid that Qin Huaiyu would wait for a long time, he deliberately let people say it later, and he didn't have much to say to the people in Zhuangfu, so he just had to say a few words of greeting.

In addition, there is also a hectic situation in front, there are guests everywhere, Gu Mingyuan is here, but it is restrained.

Hearing what he said, Qin Huaiyu nodded in response, poured him a cup of tea to warm his hands, and instructed the human: "Go and bring tea and fruit snacks." ”

After that, he asked Gu Mingyuan: "Are you hungry now, will I let the maids bring the food?"

Seeing that she was going to work, Gu Mingyuan stopped her with a smile, waved her hand to let the maid go down, and said, "Don't be busy, just sit down." ”

When he said this, he carefully looked at Qin Huaiyu's expression, and saw that there were no such overly sad looks, so he breathed a sigh of relief slightly.

When he was in the capital, what he was most worried about was that Qin Huaiyu would be so sad that he couldn't swallow it.

After all, in this environment, it is inevitable that the heart will be infected.

Qin Huaiyu didn't know what he was looking at, so he touched his face suspiciously, and asked, "But there is nothing on my face?"

Hearing this, Gu Mingyuan smiled and pinched her face again, and said vaguely: "It's nothing, has anything happened in the house these days? Mother is okay, she's fine, right?"

Except for the second Mrs. Zhuang making trouble, the rest is not a matter, and as for the mother, the mood is also stable.

Qin Huaiyu shook his head, told him about the events of the past few days, and said at the end: "Everything is fine here, but I heard that something happened in the capital?"

Gu Mingyuan didn't plan that the affairs of the capital would be hidden from her, plus she had her own connections, it was really easy to find out the news.

The reason why he didn't let people send a letter to her before was just because he didn't want her to be scared.

Therefore, Gu Mingyuan didn't hide it at this time, he said it from the beginning one by one, just swept past those thrills, and only said: "Although Concubine Jing has escaped now, her lair has almost been figured out, especially the group of rudder people caught before, there are a lot of things in their mouths." My father's illness is a bit serious, and it seems that he has been drugged, but the master is not there, so I can't be sure. Fortunately, Master has already sent a letter saying that he will be back in two days, and he must have a way to do it at that time. ”

He reports good news but not bad news, but Qin Huaiyu is not so easy to be fooled.

Hearing what he said, his first reaction was to sigh and say, "Is the prince injured?

This is true, but the latter sentence is true.

But Gu Mingyuan didn't say this, only smiled and said: "Do you see that this king doesn't seem to be easy, don't worry, although he is a little tired, he is still under control." ”

In fact, there are many things that are not under his control, but he is always unwilling to let Qin Huaiyu worry.

Qin Huaiyu also knew his character, so he nodded, but he didn't say anything.

At least she saw people now and knew that Gu Mingyuan was indeed safe, which also made her put her heart down.

After asking what he wanted to know, and confirming that Gu Mingyuan was fine, Qin Huaiyu was worried about Gu Mingyuan's body, so he didn't say much, and asked the maids to pass the meal, and after eating, the two of them rested early.

The next day, I got up before dawn.

Today, Mrs. Qin was buried, and last night the house was lit up almost all night, and it was still dark outside at this time, but the noise in the house continued, and the mourning music had already been played.

Gu Mingyuan kowtowed to Old Madam Qin along with the children and grandchildren of the mansion, and saw that Qin Yi also came in a hurry.

Yesterday, he was going to come with Gu Mingyuan, but there was a temporary change in Beijing, so it was a little late, but fortunately, before the burial of Old Madam Qin, he, as a son-in-law, kowtowed in a proper manner, and had a simple greeting with everyone, and when the time came, he went out with the funeral procession.

Although Gu Mingyuan is the respect of the prince, but this time he only followed the crowd as a grandson-in-law, he didn't feel anything about himself, but it made those juniors a little frightened.

I want to talk to people, but I am afraid that I will annoy people by saying a wrong sentence, but my mind is not on the old lady.

Gu Mingyuan was not cold-faced during the whole process, but he was indifferent, so that appearance persuaded many people who wanted to talk to him.

It's a pity that there are always those who don't have long eyes.

"Lin Jiao said hello to the prince. ”

The person who came was dressed in filial piety, and he was born with a good appearance, because he cried, and his eyes became more and more misty and misty, quite moving.

Gu Mingyuan didn't recognize the person who came, and Qin Huaiyu went over to talk to Zhuang Yuelan at this time, and he was the only one standing on the side, looking at the person who came at this time, he only bowed his head and signaled, which can be regarded as paying attention to the person.

Seeing Gu Mingyuan's cold attitude, the woman bit her lip and continued: "Cousin, I really neglected you too much, you are so easy to come to the house, how can she leave you here alone." It's windy outside, so why don't you go inside the account to take shelter?"

Because there are monks and monks along with the funeral, there are practices on the way, so there is a dojo here, and there is also a place for the family to rest temporarily.

Gu Mingyuan was originally unwilling to squeeze with people, but when he saw this woman's invitation at this time, his expression narrowed slightly.

Over the years, there have been many knowledgeable people, and she can know what she wants to do at a glance, but this is the funeral of the banker, and the woman's dress is also an immediate family, he has no intention of looking for trouble at this time, so he simply said indifferently: "No need." ”

After saying this, Gu Mingyuan wanted to turn around and leave, but was stopped by the woman, and there was a little more grievance in her eyes: "Lord Wang, but did Lin Jiao say something wrong? I apologize to you." ”

When she saluted, the earrings on her ears were swaying, and the neck was slender and white, and her movements were also elegant with the elegance of a family girl.

The action is good to learn, but unfortunately the rules are not half a point to see.

Gu Mingyuan didn't even look at her this time, and happened to see Qin Huaiyu coming over, because he said, "Mother, it's decided?"

At that time, it was Zhuang Yuelan who called Qin Huaiyu over, saying that there was something to ask.

Seeing her coming at this moment, his indifference was instantly swept away.

Qin Huaiyu glanced at Zhuang Linjiao on the side, and saw that the expression on her face was different, nodded and asked, "Well, mother said to let us go over." ”

Zhuang Linjiao on the side was furious by her eyes, but she didn't know what she thought, because she bit her lip and said: "Don't get me wrong, cousin, I just saw that it was windy outside, so I wanted to invite the prince to come over and sit down, I didn't mean anything else." ”

Qin Huaiyu didn't want to deal with her, but when she heard it now, she couldn't help but snort and said, "What do you want me to misunderstand?"

There was no contempt in that look, but it didn't take her seriously.

This Zhuang Linjiao is the youngest daughter of the second lady, one year younger than Qin Huaiyu, and inherited her good looks...... And brainless.

Therefore, Qin Huaiyu has always been reluctant to pay attention to the other party, but it is one thing to ignore it, and it is another thing to be harassed by the other party.

Qin Huaiyu's words and expression fell in Zhuang Linjiao's eyes, and she felt more and more humiliated, she bit her lip, and tears appeared in her eyes: "Cousin, I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing, don't blame me." ”

If she really apologized, Qin Huaiyu didn't bother to pay attention to the other party, but unfortunately she said that she was apologizing, but those eyes looked at Gu Mingyuan like hooks, almost sticking to him.

Qin Huaiyu sneered in her heart, she is still there, is this when she is blind?

Therefore, she only said lightly: "Since you know that you have said the wrong thing, then go and kneel." ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhuang Linjiao's eyes widened instantly, and she asked in disbelief, "Cousin, you let me kneel?"

Qin Huaiyu nodded after a while, and then ordered the guards, and said, "Look at her kneeling, if her kneeling is not standard, you can teach her." ”

It's a shame!

Zhuang Linjiao has been pampered by her parents since she was a child, and even her grandmother, although she doesn't like her, she doesn't have too much harsh criticism.

Now that he was suddenly punished by Qin Huaiyu like this, he instantly couldn't stand it: "Cousin, I know I can't speak, but you don't need to punish me like this, right?"

When she said this, she looked at Gu Mingyuan again and said, "Lord Wang, I really have nothing to do with you, it's my cousin who misunderstood." ”

The people in front of him are pitiful, if they were replaced by other men, I am afraid that they would have softened their hearts a long time ago.

Gu Mingyuan is not another man, but a man who can only see Qin Huaiyu in his eyes.

So he didn't pay attention to Zhuang Linjiao's words at all, but looked at the guards and said: "Can't you hear the princess's orders? ”

As soon as his words fell, Zhuang Linjiao was pressed to the ground by the guards and forced her to kneel.

Not only that, but his mouth was also blocked by a handkerchief, and the other party in the province cried, disturbing the Dharma next to him.

As for Gu Mingyuan, he left directly with Qin Huaiyu, without even giving each other a look.

Qin Huaiyu was just talking before, who knew that Gu Mingyuan actually did this, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Lord Wang, this is too ...... Beware of getting the word out and letting people say you're small-bellied. ”

The other party didn't care, just looked at her and asked, "Then what do you think, this king is?"

The man in front of him asked seriously, but Qin Huaiyu shook his head and smiled: "Naturally, you are not." ”

"That's fine, what does it matter to me if everyone else says. ”

What he said was reasonable, but Qin Huaiyu's heart was a soft mess, and his fingers subconsciously hooked his palm.

Being so bad by her, Gu Mingyuan subconsciously grabbed her hand and said softly: "Don't make trouble." ”

Qin Huaiyu's prank succeeded, and the sadness in his heart eased a lot, and then looked at the battle of his grandmother's burial, although he still couldn't help crying, but in the end, he didn't feel dark in front of him.

By the time it was all over, it was already dusk.

After everyone returned to the Zhuangfu, they sent the guests away one by one, so that the funeral was completely handled.

Gu Mingyuan and the others naturally lived in the house, and originally said that they would leave today, but now that it is this time, it is not safe to travel at night, plus Zhuang Yuelan almost fainted from crying, and she was lying in the room at this time, so it was changed to tomorrow.

Because her mother was uncomfortable, Qin Huaiyu didn't go to the family banquet at night, and only accompanied her mother in the room.

Qin Yi hasn't been back for many years, and he is a hot figure in Beijing, such a brother-in-law, several men in the house want to get closer, so he didn't dodge it, and he went over to socialize with Gu Mingyuan.

When the moon was in the middle of the sky, Qin Yi came back, and although he drank some wine, he was still sober.

Before entering the door, he first went to the side room to wash up, changed into smoked clothes, and confirmed that the alcohol on his body was almost gone, and then went to the inner room.

Zhuang Yuelan was already asleep, and Qin Huaiyu was picking up the lanterns with small scissors.

Qin Yi's steps slowed down a lot: "How is your mother?"

Hearing this, Qin Huaiyu whispered, "Mother just slept and couldn't take tea time, and my father came back just in time, so I was ready to leave." ”

As she spoke, she smelled the smell of wine on Qin Yi's body, and brought over the sobering tea she had prepared earlier, and said, "Father, let's drink some tea, it's sobering, so that you don't have a headache tomorrow." ”

His daughter was very caring, Qin Yi was relieved in his heart, and he drank in response, seeing that it was not too early, he ordered the maid to send her back to the room.

Who knew that when she went out, she saw Gu Mingyuan standing outside the door waiting for her.

"Why is the prince here?"

Hearing Qin Huaiyu's inquiry, Gu Mingyuan smiled slightly and didn't answer, just took her hand and carefully advised: "Be careful of the steps." ”

In fact, it was nothing, although it was only a few steps, he was still worried that Qin Huaiyu was alone, so he came to pick her up.

He didn't say it, Qin Huaiyu could vaguely guess a few points.