Chapter Thirty-Eight: Peeling Back the Truth
Originally, Li Zhenzhen had thought that the next time she saw Su Junyan, she would have to put on a face at him and let him coax herself well before she would give up.
But when those who really saw him now, when they heard his voice, they didn't remember anything, and their hearts were only full of joy.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and said in surprise: "Brother Junyan, it's really you." ”
"It's me."
She finally realized that she was too excited, so she straightened her face, and her voice returned to calm, "Didn't you stay at Gao Wanwan's place, why did you come to me?" ”
The thick vinegar has long made the whole gauze tent pantothenic, and she doesn't know it.
Su Junyan laughed out loud and hugged her into his arms, "Zhenzhen, I miss you, I miss you very much." ”
She said disapprerovingly, "You lied to me again." We just parted for the night last night, and you're still staying at Gao Wanwan's. The beauty is in her arms, where can you take care of me. ”
"Don't you know? The beauties in the whole world are not as good as you? Su Junyan whispered in her ear, "In this world, you are the one who can make me worry." ”
Hearing this, Li Zhenzhen couldn't hold back any longer, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly, "Brother Junyan, why didn't I find you before?" Speaking of sweet words, there are still one set. ”
"Since it's sweet words, would you like to taste the taste in my mouth?"
As soon as the words fell, Su Junyan's kiss pressed over, making her breathless.
She could feel his friendship, and gradually, the unpleasant things were drowned out in his burning kiss, and disappeared.
After a long time, Su Junyan let go of her and said in a low voice: "Zhen Zhen, I didn't touch Gao Wanwan." ”
"I know."
Her voice was low, with a distinctly lonely hint of loneliness. He understands her thoughts, she loves him to the core, and naturally she is reluctant to share herself with other women, even if it is just a name.
"Zhen Zhen, Zhao Ji has been pressing me step by step in the court recently, and he wants to stand up for Zhao Wuyan." Su Junyan said in a low voice, "I hate the feeling of being pressed by others, so I plan to make a move." ”
"Huh?"
Su Junyan gently touched her cheek, "There is a reason why Zhao Ji has stood tall in the court for many years. I asked him to investigate him privately, but at most he committed some trivial things, which is not enough to prove it. If I want to do it, I have to start with Zhao Wuyan. I want to use Zhao Wuyan to force Zhao Ji to make a big mistake. So Zhen Zhen, I have wronged you. ”
Hearing this, Li Zhenzhen sighed, "Brother Junyan, in fact, if you treat Zhao Wuyan better, you probably won't have such troubles." ”
"Not necessarily." Su Junyan said slowly, "Zhen Zhen, my father is deeply thoughtful, I'm afraid that Zhao Wuyan will already start guarding against me the day he marries me." You know, he used to be in a high position full of killing. ”
Back then, the emperor killed other princes and forced the palace to ascend the throne, which was a well-known thing in several countries. Therefore, it is normal for him to guard against Su Junyan.
"Then Zhao Ji has long been a big problem for his father, so you can make your father feel at ease except for him." Li Zhenzhen said in a low voice, "Brother Junyan, you said, if you wait for a high position one day, will you live like this?" ”
Su Junyan put his hands on the pillow, lay on the bed, and laughed.
"Zhen Zhen, don't worry, I'm not my father."
Li Zhenzhen also lay down and lay down next to him.
"Brother Junyan, I have something to ask you."
"Zhenzhen, you ask."
"Did you arrange the Taoist priest who entered the palace today?"
"Yes and no." Su Junyan said lightly, "I just asked Su Heng to find him and let him talk about something." ”
Hearing this, Li Zhenzhen was a little curious, "Who was the person who arranged for him to enter the palace to offer medicine in the first place?" ”
"Probably Murong Yanran."
"What?"
Li Zhenzhen was extremely surprised and sat up suddenly.
"Some time ago, Li Defei's elder brother Li Shang escorted several remnants of the Northern Han Dynasty royal family back to the capital, and was assassinated halfway." Su Junyan said in a low voice, "Later, all the remaining royals were killed, but Li Shang survived. The queen thought that he was deliberate, so she thought about drugging herself and came out, so that Concubine Li Defei lost power. ”
"Then Li Shang really did it on purpose?"
"How could it be on purpose?" Su Junyan replied, "At that time, this matter attracted the attention of my father, and he sent someone to investigate it thoroughly. Li Shang was able to survive because he was caught by those vines when he was knocked off the cliff by the assassins, and he was lucky enough to survive. It's a pity that Murong Yanran can't accept this result. ”
"It seems that Murong Yanran is too obsessed." Li Zhenzhen couldn't help but ask, "Brother Junyan, how do you know these things?" ”
"Guess."
"......" Originally, she heard him tell the truth, it should be reasonable, but she didn't know that it was just a guess.
Su Junyan smiled slightly, "Zhen Zhen, anyway, that Taoist priest confessed that someone gave him a large sum of money, so that he could enter the palace to take the antidote to the queen at that time, and then accuse Concubine Li De of using evil arts." The other party came and went in a hurry, but accidentally dropped a handkerchief. I asked people to check that the owner of the handkerchief was Pei'er, who was next to the queen. You say, is it reasonable for me to speculate like this? ”
"Brother Junyan, how did you find out about that Taoist priest?"
"It's very simple, after I went back, I thought about it carefully, and I always felt that the queen's sudden poisoning was not simple." Su Junyan said slowly, "Zhen Zhen, think about it, if a normal person wants to harm people's lives, they must use poison to kill them directly." And the poison in the queen can drag on for three days, as if she wants someone to save her. So I asked Su Heng to stay where the emperor list was posted to see if there were any abnormal people. After waiting like this, I waited for the Taoist priest. After several tortures, he recruited them cleanly. ”
After his meticulous analysis, Li Zhenzhen felt that her friends were reasonable, and she couldn't help but admire, "Brother Junyan, you are really amazing." If it were me, I wouldn't have thought of it at all. ”
Su Junyan kissed her forehead, "Zhen Zhen, with me, you don't need to know how to mind and power, as long as you are carefree." ”
His life was full of blood, and she was his only pure land. He was willing to do everything in his power to protect her behind him, to block those scheming and killing.
"So, if the queen is dealing with Concubine Li De, then the one you asked the Taoist priest to mention extra is Concubine Chen Shu." Li Zhenzhen couldn't help but ask, "Brother Junyan, why?" ”
Hearing this, Su Junyan's ink eyes were full of darkness, and he said word by word, "Zhen Zhen, I recently found out that my mother died at the hands of Concubine Chen Shu back then. ”
Li Zhenzhen instantly understood, I am afraid that the puppet that was dug up was also from his hand. If his mother hadn't died at the hands of Concubine Chen Shu, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been sent to Zhao State as a hostage at a young age and suffered so much. However, then it is impossible for the two of them to meet and fall in love. Therefore, the things of the world really can't say blessings and misfortunes. It's just that if he didn't know himself, he could live a better life, and she was willing to let go.
However, there are no ifs in this world. They still met, so this life will inevitably depend on each other, and life and death will be entangled.
Li Zhenzhen suddenly realized something, "Brother Junyan, if you do this, doesn't the queen know that you are the driving force behind it?" ”
"It doesn't matter." Su Junyan smiled, "She has her purpose, I have my purpose, and they have nothing to do with each other." Even if she knew, she would be wary of me rather than exposing it. After all, we hold each other's grips in this matter. ”
Thinking about it, Li Zhenzhen's hanging heart fell to the ground.
Suddenly, Su Junyan said coldly, "Zhen Zhen, it may not be long before Gao Wanwan will get pregnant." ”
Hearing this, Li Zhenzhen couldn't help but jump. He obviously said that he wouldn't touch her, so how could Gao Wanwan get pregnant? Thinking of this, Li Zhenzhen couldn't help but punch him in the chest.
"You liar."
At this time, her beautiful eyes were covered with a layer of mist, biting her lip tightly, as if she wanted to restrain herself from letting tears fall, which was extremely pitiful.
Su Junyan grabbed her hand and said in a low voice, "Zhenzhen, listen to me, that child can't be mine." ”
"What?" Li Zhenzhen didn't quite understand what Su Junyan meant, "If that child wasn't yours, Gao Wanwan would be willing." ”
She could clearly see the tenderness for Su Junyan in Gao Wanwan's eyes, and there was absolutely no hint of hypocrisy.
Su Junyan still said lightly, "She thought it was mine." Zhen Zhen, you must know that there is a medicine in this world that can cause hallucinations. ”
I see, I don't know why, Li Zhenzhen actually sympathized with Gao Wanwan.
If she hadn't fallen in love with Su Junyan, Gao Wanwan would have been completely free from this game. Find a lover and spend this life in peace. However, she willingly entered the game.
It's just that when she chose to enter the Three Princes' Mansion, she must not have thought that Su Junyan would treat her like this. She did do something, but she wasn't so punished.
This is the first time, Li Zhenzhen feels that Su Junyan has gone too far.
How could his mind be so terrifying?
seemed to know what Li Zhenzhen was thinking, and Su Junyan hugged her into his arms.
"Don't be afraid of me. No matter how bad I am to others, I will only be good to you. Because you are the treasure of the palm of my hand. ”
"I know."
This night, Li Zhenzhen could no longer sleep. Just looked at the top of the tent and remembered what happened to her and Su Junyan when they were children.
At that time, she was carefree, so she didn't quite understand why Su Junyan always looked cold. Now she understands because he has been carrying too many things since he was a child.
Although his mother also taught him back then, the slaves who accompanied him in the past must have told him about the court of Chu State.
Some people, who have lived in other people's wings since childhood, are carefree. Some people have lived in hatred since childhood, so they have a heavy step.
At the dawn of the day, looking at the first rays of morning light shining through the window, Li Zhenzhen finally figured it out. No matter what Su Junyan has become, as long as he will treat himself well, then he will not fall into darkness forever.
He was just waiting, waiting for the sun to shine into his heart and dispel the gloom.
A month later, ten miles of red makeup in Huichi City, the second prince Su Junnuo married Gu Weizhi, the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The scene was grand and alarmed the people of the city.
Li Zhenzhen sat in front of the mirror, carefully painted her makeup, and then walked to the darkroom, looked at the Heart Devouring Gu that had grown, and smiled.