The picture in front of him suddenly changed, and he returned to a mansion. It's so familiar, Ning Yan's memories have coincided.

"Third aunt, please, please, don't let them beat my brother, it's all Wan'er's fault, it's all my fault, I'm wrong, really wrong, please, don't punish my brother. I won't dare next time, I really won't dare. The young Zheng Wan's eyes were full of tears, and the tears did not fall in her eyes, she knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing, and a trace of blood came out of her forehead, her originally fair face was a little paler because of this red, and her lips were pale without a trace of blood.

Zheng Wan! Zheng Pingsheng is your weakness. Ning Yan looked at the fragile and stubborn girl in the illusion, her heart ached, and she couldn't help but think about the scene when she was beaten by the third aunt in the first few days. Ning Yan's hand trembled uncontrollably.

Zheng Wan? Ning Yan shouted faintly in her heart, when she was a child, she was protected by her brother Zheng Pingsheng, but now that her brother is gone, she must feel that there is no one to protect her in this world, how many things are hidden in her heart. Tears slid down Ning Yan's cheeks, bitter.

"Mother! He's your hope! Zheng Wan's words hit the nail on the head. Gu Qianqian was a little moved.

The corners of Ning Yan's mouth couldn't help but show a smile, sure enough, it was Zheng Wan, who always knew what others wanted most.

Zheng Wan, can you take a look at the people around you and look at us. You are not the only one, you still have us, I, Qiu Qi, Su Qin, we all want to protect you, Zheng Pingsheng is your obsession, why are you not our obsession?

"Brother Pingsheng will bring you endless glory. Mother! Zheng Wan's eyes burned. It's all my fault and has nothing to do with him. ”

"Huh, really? So tell me what you did wrong? Gu Qianqian's eyebrows were slightly raised, with a lofty posture. Gu Qianqian, who was not smiling, exuded anger.

"Wan'er shouldn't have sneaked out." Zheng Wan's slightly lowered eyes were full of unwillingness and stubbornness, but she has always been able to bend and stretch, and this little thing is not difficult for her, "As the daughter of the Taiwei Mansion, a famous and noble girl, it is unseemly to dress up like this, not only losing the face of the Taiwei Mansion, but also the face of the third aunt." ”

"What else?" Gu Qian's shallow toes raised his head proudly, and his eyes looked down at Zheng Wan.

Zheng Wan bit her lip lightly, and then said reluctantly, "The most important thing is to offend the eldest prince of the Uncle Mansion, such reckless things have caused trouble to the Zheng family." ”

"Humph! So you know who he is, I thought you didn't know anything. Gu Qianqian slapped the cup in his hand on the table, making a crisp sound, and his face trembled, this third aunt has a really big temper, and it is difficult for her to pretend to be so delicate in front of others, it is really amazing. Ning Yan really doesn't like this person very much, I'm afraid that Zheng Wan's thousand faces definitely have her credit.

"I was wrong." Zheng Wan's tone had regained her calmness, and she couldn't hear what she meant.

"Wrong? Do you know how much you have to pay for this mistake? Pingsheng, how can you indulge your sister like this, it's just nonsense, I really don't know what to do. None of the two of you let me worry, can you use your brain before doing things. Gu Qianqian stood up, personally took the whip in the maid's hand, pointed at Zheng Ling, and whipped Zheng Pingsheng's back with a backhand. Zheng Pingsheng frowned slightly, calmed down again, and in an instant, he never said anything, only lowered his head.

"Third aunt, I was wrong, I was wrong, I was really wrong, it's all my bad, if you want to punish me, punish me alone! Please, don't hit my brother. It's me who my brother wants to stop me, it's me who is bad, it's me who doesn't know what to do. It's all my problem. Uncontrollable tears were already covering Zheng Wan's face, and her eyes were full of panic, "Third aunt, my brother didn't do anything wrong." Brother, brother. I'm sorry. Zheng Wan hurriedly crawled to Zheng Pingsheng's side, her small body wanted to lie on Zheng Pingsheng's back, trying to block those whips, but Zheng Pingsheng backhanded, and Zheng Wan was protected in his arms.

Zheng Wan turned her head to look at her brother, tears couldn't stop flowing, her eyes were full of sadness, Zheng Pingsheng's pale lips showed a relieved smile, and her lips said silently, It's okay, don't cry, Wan'er, don't cry, don't plead, everything has a brother.

"Hmph, Zheng Wan, who do you really think you are? Do you think you can escape? Gu Qianqian pulled out Zheng Wan with his hand, pinched Zheng Wan's chin, lifted her face, and carefully looked at Zheng Wan's face.

"Third aunt, Wan'er is still young and ignorant, everything is my fault." Zheng Pingsheng was full of anxiety. "It's my fault as an older brother. It's all up to me. ”

Gu Qianqian glanced at Zheng Pingsheng lightly, and then looked at Zheng Wan viciously, "Zheng Wan!" If it weren't for you marrying a good family in the future, do you really think you can escape the beating? Your face is still in the past, this beauty is your capital, I won't embarrass it, Wan'er, what if you are the daughter of the Taiwei Mansion? Remember, you're just a concubine! You have to fight for your own status, act carefully in the future, don't let others catch the handle, especially if you have two sisters above, this time I will be locked up in a small black room to reflect on myself, how can the eldest son of the uncle's mansion be offended by our mother, and now Your Majesty is the only one who favors Concubine Xi, and her mother's Wu family has also ascended to heaven alone, and even your father will not easily offend them. It's good for you to directly say in public that the Wu family's son is not, and you plan to call Jing Zhaoyin to arrest him, do you have any brains. Gu Qianqian got up angrily and poked Zheng Wan's head with his fingers again and again.

"I..." Zheng Wan wanted to say something but didn't speak, only pursed her lips.

"What does the eldest prince of the Uncle Mansion want to do, that's his business, and it has nothing to do with you! A few pounds and taels by yourself, weigh and weigh, and think clearly before doing things. ”

The more Gu Qianqian spoke, the more angry he became, and his whole face was a little red.

Zheng Wan kept her head down, and the tears in her eyes were forcibly endured.

"Wan'er is also kind." Zheng Pingsheng looked at Zheng Wan worriedly.

"Kind? Hahaha. Gu Qian smiled disdainfully and glanced at his daughter lightly. That girl might have been snickering, but when she entered her uncle's mansion, she came to Ronghua and Rich. You are kind, but people may not appreciate it, don't be too self-righteous. For the sake of others to offend people who can't be provoked. Gu Qianqian put down the whip, "The more you talk, the more angry you become, you are really stupid, how did I teach you?" If it weren't for you holding the signboard of the Taiwei Mansion today, do you think you would still be standing here? Gu Qianqian said a lot of words in a shallow breath.

"Not everybody wants to rely on this kind of superiority." Zheng Wan was very unwilling, suddenly raised her head, looked at Gu Qianqian stubbornly, and her trembling lips showed the anger in her heart. "What the third aunt means, is her reluctance to indulge in lust? Third aunt, in this world, not everyone only has glory and wealth in their eyes! The people you care about don't necessarily care. Don't be a villain! ”

"What are you talking about? Am I a villain? Well? Gu Qianqian sneered, "Zheng Wan, you dare to say it." What does it mean to be orderly? You really lack discipline. ”

"Yes, you are my biological mother, but unfortunately we are not the same kind of people! If you want to fight, you can fight! Ning Yan suddenly held Gu Qianqian's hand pinching his chin, "I'm just your tool, a chess piece that can be used." Are you willing? Get married? But that's how you get a higher status. You and I know the yin in our hearts, why pretend to be filial to our mothers and children? ”

Gu Qianqian looked at his daughter and nodded, "You are really ruthless than me." But you are wrong, you and I are the same type, and we will do whatever it takes to achieve our own ends. So why are you coming out of this position today? ”

"Probably my conscience hasn't been extinguished." Zheng Wan's tone was full of ridicule, and she took a deep breath, "Third aunt, you seem to have forgotten one thing. Concubine Xi has no children until now, no matter how much she tosses and how she is favored, she can't get the support of the throne. Zheng Wan said coldly, as soon as she raised her eyes, the sharpness in her eyes made Gu Qianqian couldn't help but be surprised, this daughter of her is really not simple.

"Sooner or later, the child will have it." Gu Qianqian was a little impatient. "It's just a matter of time."

"Really? But there must be a lot of people in the palace who don't want her to be born, and this should also include His Majesty and his old man. Zheng Wan's smile was gloomy. Third aunt, what is a single pet? Then why didn't those women in the harem be dismissed, and they all stayed in the palace. This majesty pretends to be really affectionate. The emperor is the most ruthless. ”

"Smack!" A slap hit Zheng Wan loudly in the face, and there were five finger marks on her fair face instantly. "Shut up! Don't worry about the royal business! Zheng Wan, do you think your life is too long? I'm spoiling you. ”

Zheng Wan looked at Gu Qianqian stubbornly. The dissatisfaction in his eyes is too ostentatious.

"What's your expression? I don't think you're repentant at all. Gu Qianqian picked up the whip again and hit Zheng Wan on the back, "If I don't teach you a lesson today, are you going to turn against the sky!" I can't bear to hurt my face, but I can't hide the wounds on my body. You were born to me, otherwise you think I would care if you live or die, and you still don't know what to do. ”

Zheng Wan moved her lips and didn't say anything. The hot pain on her back stimulated Zheng Wan.

"Mother!" Zheng Pingsheng looked at Zheng Wan with distress, stood up suddenly, and held the whip. "No matter how you say it, Wan'er is also your biological daughter! How old is she, she can't afford to beat you like this. In any case, she had already confessed her mistake. ”

"You!" Gu Qianqian wanted to shake off Zheng Pingsheng's hand, but the whip didn't move. "Pingsheng, you're disobeying your mother, aren't you?"

"Yes! I'm willing to take the blame, but Wan'er is my sister. If I don't protect her, who will protect her, and who will come? Zheng Pingsheng's gaze is very firm. I will never allow anyone to hurt her, and neither should you! ”

Gu Qianqian held on to the whip, "Let go!" His eyes stared at Zheng Pingsheng coldly, and the two were deadlocked.

"Third aunt, brother. I went to the ancestral hall and thought about it behind closed doors, so you don't have to argue for me. All the reasons are because of me. Today's events are a foregone conclusion, and it is useless to say more. I'm willing to pay for it. Everyone should be held accountable for their actions. Zheng Wan looked at the two of them, suddenly got up calmly, smiled at Zheng Pingsheng, and said goodbye to Gu Qianqian, "I hope that the third aunt will stop being angry, Wan'er will never make such a mistake again in the future." Brother, you are the pride of your mother, and I should also be the pride of my mother, the three of us work together, after all, we are one who shares honor and disgrace. ”

"That's what it sounds like." Zheng Wan gave this step, Gu Qianqian eased up, and finally let go of the whip, "Since Wan'er knows that she is wrong, then this matter is over." Sheng'er, you are an elder brother, and you often mention your sister, after all, she is a dignified lady of the Taiwei Mansion, don't lose her identity. ”

"Pingsheng is white." Zheng Pingsheng's eyes were slightly downward, and he couldn't see the expression in his eyes clearly.

"That's all for my mother's life, if I want to go to the next level, I can only count on the two of you, don't let me down." When Gu Qianqian spoke, the corners of his eyes were crooked, and he returned to his gentle appearance, which changed his face extremely quickly. Ning Yan shook his head, sure enough, they were all ruthless characters.

"Pingsheng should keep it in mind." Zheng Pingsheng looked at his sister, and the look in his eyes couldn't make out the meaning.

"You've always been obedient." Gu Qianqian gently patted Zheng Pingsheng's shoulder. "That's what you say. As a mother, I am relieved. Let's go back and rest early. Today's business will be resolved. ”

"My mother also rested earlier. Pingsheng retired. ”

"Wan'er, don't blame your mother, it's also for your own good." Gu Qianqian walked to Zheng Wan's side and patted Zheng Wan gently.

"I'm white, I went to think about it behind closed doors, the third aunt, brother, rest early, your intentions, Wan'er knows." Zheng Wan's obedient appearance was indescribably lonely.

"Well, go ahead." Gu Qianqian nodded slightly.

Everyone left. Gu Qianqian's face changed again, sharp and sharp. Today's incident has offended Concubine Xi, the Wu family, a family that is already eroding the military power of the Zheng family, and it is time to deal with it well. What about Concubine Xi? It's not difficult to pull her down, a person who relies on beauty to get on top is just a good-looking skin. Gu Qianqian patted his clothes, and the show began.

In the ancestral hall, it was pitch black, and Zheng Wan knelt in front of a tablet with no name. My mind is full of today's events. Hahaha, that's ridiculous! What am I doing wrong? It's just a righteous statement, what about the eldest son of the uncle's mansion? Can he bully a civilian woman by relying on his family? Can you rob people's girls in broad daylight? This is Kyoto, the capital of Daqin! Under the noses of the officials, they dare to act like this, what kind of world is this, it is really sad and ridiculous! Zheng Wan couldn't help but show a hint of mockery. But a favorite concubine can be so arrogant and domineering, Emperor Qin Wen, is your position still stable? Hum! It's really unfounded. A person with a high level of beauty, it would be nice to have a few more beauties! Xi Guifei, tsk tsk, the face is good, but the brain is not good, it's too self-sufficient! The highest official of the mother clan is only three grades, do you really think that this court belongs to his family? Under the capital of this country, under the nose of Emperor Wen of Qin, it is still necessary to win the hearts of the people, and His Majesty is never a fool. This person who robbed his nephew of the throne, power is his favorite. Concubine Xi is really naïve, knowing talents is the key to her survival, and based on the palace, you must first understand Your Majesty's true desires. Zheng Wan spread out her hand and looked at her palm, turning her hand over the rain was just a fleeting thing.

The Wu family, just wait for the slow extinction of the clan. Wu Xi, you are not a queen yet, Your Majesty has been crowned the uncle of the country for a while, and you really think that you are a phoenix, and a sparrow will become a phoenix after flying on the branch for a few days? Hahaha, that's funny. The unstable position can be destroyed in a few hands, what will Gu Qianqian do this time? Father has already started to lay out, if he wants to move our Zheng family's army, he doesn't weigh his own ability, his father can be a captain in a short time, how can this kind of family be easily defeated? It seems that there is a good show to watch.

Zheng Wan looked at the tablet, who are you? Since I was a child, every time the third aunt is unhappy, I will kneel in front of this anonymous tablet, who are you? What is the relationship with Gu Qianqian? What is the relationship with me?

"Wan'er, I'm really sorry today, it's because my brother is not strong enough to make you suffer." Zheng Pingsheng was standing outside the ancestral hall at the moment, the winter wind was blowing cold and biting on his body, but Zheng Pingsheng couldn't feel it, closed his eyes slightly, and opened them again, "Wan'er, my brother will definitely become stronger, wait for me, I will protect you, don't let you suffer any grievances, do whatever you want." You have done nothing wrong today, and you should not be punished. Zheng Pingsheng looked at the ancestral hall with the door closed, stood for half a night, and the snowflakes fell on his body, accumulating a thin layer of snow, which was a little more vicissitudes.

Ning Yan looked at the scene in the illusion, indescribable feeling, her fingers couldn't help but want to touch Zheng Wan, this is the scene when Zheng Wan was a child? It's distressing that she has changed like this, and her personality that used to be flamboyant has now become, and the emotions hidden in it are very depressing. Tears inadvertently crossed the corners of Ning Yan's mouth. Zheng Wan, I'll protect you for your brother, okay?

Wait, the eldest prince of the uncle's mansion? Concubine Xi? Why don't you have any impression at all, when was there such a person in the palace? Ning Yan kept touching the jade pendant around his neck, carefully recalling the past. Wu Xi? The fox demon case? Oh, I remembered, and the picture in my mind came back to me. In my memory, many years ago, wasn't the protagonist of the fox demon case that shocked Kyoto Wu Xi? So, it turned out to be like this. Is there a shadow of Zheng Wan in the fox demon case? Or maybe it's Gu Qianqian's handwriting, speaking of which. They're so alike! Zheng Wan, Gu Qianqian, these two people must not be offended. So two more people are doing something together? Ning Yan hugged her arms. Thinking about it, I think it's possible, and I keep searching in my mind, and I guess I can catch a lot of clues. How old is Zheng Wan, so thoughtful? Maybe she had already planned it from the beginning, after all, the Wu family began to move the interests of the Zheng family.

Zheng Wan knelt for a while to recover, the hot pain on her back stimulated Zheng Wan for a while, this whip is really not covered, third aunt! You can do it.