Chapter 298: He Can't Afford to Gamble
Once something suspicious is connected, everything that follows can be rehearsed in the mind for a drama that may not exist.
The emperor strung together all the clues that could be recalled, and finally converged into a huge conspiracy.
He would always involuntarily doubt Gu Qingchi.
Even what Gu Qingchi has done over the years is normal, and no matter how much the emperor tempts, he has not found the slightest suspicious place.
But the result of each temptation will only allow him to settle down for a few days, and then he will fall into that strange circle.
He has always subconsciously believed that the reason why Gu Qingchi is not wrong is because he hides it well enough, not because he is peaceful.
After all, the amazing and brilliant child back then, although he was raised by himself, he couldn't confirm whether it was a disguise.
This throne was not easy to come by, and it took a lot of wind and rain to sit on it at the beginning, although those who knew were killed by themselves, but the emperor himself could not forget it.
Every night turned into a nightmare to torment him.
He was afraid that those nightmares would come true, so he couldn't afford to gamble.
Even the slightest possibility.
Compared to the emperor's occasional anxiety, Gu Qingchi's face was as contemptuous as ever. But only he knew in his heart that his heart was not as calm as it was on the surface.
When he was young, apart from his father and mother, the closest person to him was this royal brother.
Later, his father, queen and mother both passed away, and he also relied on Gu Qingyuan.
However, the day when all the disguises will be punctured, no matter how perfect the surface is, over time, it will be excavated into unbearable reality.
From the initial unbelievable anger and sadness, to the current breeze.
During this period, he experienced a lot of unbearable reflections, and in the end, the two were full of holes, and only hatred remained.
Gu Qingchi picked up the wine glass next to him and took a sip of it.
The hot and sharp wine went straight to his heart, choking him to even the corners of his eyes slightly red, but his lips involuntarily hooked up a sneer.
Due to the emperor's concerns, the banquet did not last long before it was dispersed.
When he left the main hall first, just passing by Gu Qingchi and Yue Zheng's side, his expression paused slightly for a moment, and then he retracted the haze and said generously: "It's dark and slippery, Ziheng should be careful when he goes back." ”
Hearing this, Gu Qingchi's lips were slightly hooked, and he lowered his head and said, "Yes." ”
Seeing this, the emperor didn't say much, turned around and walked out of the main hall, and Gu Qingchi also raised his head slightly.
The cold light hidden in the depths of his eyes was no different from the look in Emperor Fangcai's eyes.
When he came out of the main hall, probably because the road was slippery, Gu Qingchi really stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, there was a man who held him up.
"Is King Anling okay?"
Hearing Yue Zheng's voice, Gu Qingchi raised his head, nodded in thanks, and said, "It's okay." ”
He had the heart to remind Yue Zheng, but now was not a good time.
Therefore, Gu Qingchi just smiled faintly and said: "The general's demeanor is admired by this king, if he has time in the future, how about passing over the mansion to talk about it?"
Hearing this, how could Yue Zheng disagree? Counting, after marrying Lin Yanran, he had to deal with Gu Qingchi often. Although it is rumored that he is more gentlemanly, Yue Zheng always feels that he is not this kind of person.
So after listening to Gu Qingchi's words, he nodded directly and smiled: "But it's disrespectful." ”
There were eyes everywhere in the palace, and after Gu Qingchi said this, he didn't say anything more to Yue Zheng, nodded slightly, and walked towards Lin Chunyuan next to him.
He had to pick up Shi Miaoyu.
At this time, the banquet on the queen's side also came to an end.
When the news of the emperor's dismissal came, the queen picked up the wine cup, drank a glass with the people present, said a few words, and said with a smile: "It's not too early, everyone will disperse." ”
"Yes. ”
Everyone got up one after another, watching the queen walk out first, and then they walked together and walked out of the gate of Lin Chunyuan.
The room in the Shenghui Hall was the first to leave, but none of the men present thought of coming to pick up their relatives, and they all went to the palace gate together.
And these ladies also knew it, so when they went out, they were shocked to see * there.
Then there is some faint expectation, such a cold day is still waiting here, I don't know whose man it is?
The next moment, the person's identity was answered.
"Greetings to King Anling. ”
The people present were all one level lower than Gu Qingchi, so when they saw him, no matter what they were thinking, they all saluted first.
Gu Qingchi nodded slightly, signaling them to excuse themselves, and he walked to Shi Miaoyu's side and asked with a smile, "Why did you come out without getting dressed?"
The dragon in Lin Chunyuan's hall was hot, so Shi Miaoyu took off the big fur when he entered the hall, and he didn't feel cold when he came out at this time, the big fur was just draped on his shoulders.
At this time, seeing Gu Qingchi coming over to tie her big fur, she only felt a little Hao Ran in front of everyone, but she didn't think there was anything wrong with doing this.
"Well, I forgot when I came out, it's not cold. ”
Shi Miaoyu let him tie it, and then avoided his fingers a little shyly, but his eyes were dyed with a little joy: "Why are you here?"
"Naturally, I'm here to take you home. ”
When Gu Qingchi said this, he naturally held Shi Miaoyu's hand and felt the warmth of her palm, so he was slightly relieved.
Most of the ladies were older, and even the younger ones would not stare at people so directly, so after saluting, they all took their families to the palace gate.
However, among the little girls who have never been out of the pavilion, a few of them are happy with Gu Qingchi, so when they see this scene, they all feel a little heartbroken.
Shi Miaoyu felt a few eyes fall on her, bent her lips slightly, and quietly scratched Gu Qingchi's palm.
Well, it's all this person's fault.
The force was scratching like a kitten, it didn't hurt at all, but it made Gu Qingchi's heart itch a little, he looked down at Shi Miaoyu, and a doting smile appeared on his lips.
"Let's go, go home. ”
Hearing Gu Qingchi's words, Shi Miaoyu nodded in response, let him drag him, and walked out together.
When the two of them were talking, the picture and beauty could not accommodate the third person, but there was a third person to interject.
"Is the prince cold? It's getting colder and colder now. ”
The man's voice was deliberately suppressed with tenderness, and his eyebrows and eyes were also dignified and petty. It's just that if you look closely, you can see the jealousy in her eyes.
Xue Lingyao felt that she was about to be burned to death by jealousy.
When she saw Gu Qingchi just now, Xue Lingyao was still a little happy. But who knew that Gu Qingchi didn't look at himself from beginning to end, and that look was almost glued to Shi Miaoyu's body.
This vixen!
Xue Lingyao's heart was full of anger, but she still had to make a gentle appearance on her face, trying to speak to attract Gu Qingchi's attention.
However, Gu Qingchi didn't even look at himself, he still took Shi Miaoyu's hand and walked forward, without even stopping his steps!
Xue Lingyao was bored, and felt more and more embarrassed on her face.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Yuyan on the side bent her lips slightly, revealing a mocking smile.
This idiot.
Obviously, Xue Lingyao is not the only one who is angry now.
Zheng Wanwan, who was not far away, looked at this scene, the jealousy in her eyes became more and more obvious, she didn't expect that Gu Qingchi would protect Shi Miaoyu so much.
It's just that Xue Lingyao has hit a wall, and of course she won't ask for trouble at this time.
So her goal turned to Princess Qingluan.
Princess Qingluan was angry at this moment, and when she saw this scene, while she was angry, she subconsciously looked at Zheng Wanwan.
From Fang Cai's conversation, she still has a good impression of this Zheng Wanwan, and she is a little worried about Zheng Wanwan at this time.
She didn't want to see the sadness in Zheng Wanwan's eyes with just one glance.
This can be regarded as stimulating Princess Qingluan, and thinking of what Zheng Wanwan said to her before, she immediately walked a few steps quickly and called out to Gu Qingchi.
"Stop!"
Gu Qingchi and the others were walking forward, and they didn't want anyone to stare at them and walked a few steps in front of them.
Seeing that it was Princess Qingluan, Gu Qingchi didn't bother to pay attention to it, and took Shi Miaoyu's hand and spared it.
For this kind of brainless person, he didn't even bother to say a word.
Seeing that she was being ignored, Princess Qingluan became a little angry, turned around and stopped again, this time without waiting for Gu Qingchi to speak, she pointed at Shi Miaoyu and asked, "King Anling, are you sick in the brain? Such a poisonous woman, you are still so good to her?!"
After learning the true face of Shi Miaoyu from Zheng Wanwan's mouth, she felt that Gu Qingchi must have a brain disease, otherwise how could she marry such a notorious woman?
Moreover, I am still sick!
She didn't believe Zheng Wanwan's words before, but when she saw this scene at this time, she also faintly believed it.
With such a noble status, he can actually dress a woman in public, which is really fascinating!
But at the same time, she couldn't help but be envious and jealous, just a woman like Shi Miaoyu, and a man who cared for her in every way, and had the upper hand in everything, really couldn't swallow this breath.
Therefore, Princess Qingluan decided to come forward and expose Shi Miaoyu's true face!
Her voice was unusually loud, and the ladies did not go far, and when they heard this, they all looked this way.
Seeing that he had quickly become the focus of everyone, Shi Miaoyu frowned slightly, and just wanted to speak, he was dragged by Gu Qingchi.
She subconsciously turned around, and saw Gu Qingchi smiling at herself.
Then, Gu Qingchi's calm voice sounded: "What's the matter with you?"
Princess Qingluan was stunned for a moment, she had thought about what Gu Qingchi's reaction would be, but she didn't expect him to react like this!
That's too unreasonable, isn't it?
Shouldn't he refute it, or explain it?
After Gu Qingchi said this, he didn't look at her expression, and left with Shi Miaoyu.
And those women who wanted to see the excitement heard Gu Qingchi's warning voice, and they all hurriedly turned around and hurried towards the outside of the palace.
It's freezing on this day, and the excitement is not so good-looking. What's more, it's still Gu Qingchi's liveliness!
Seeing that they were walking away like this, Princess Qingluan suddenly stomped her feet and said, "What a fool!"
This King of Anling, who is blind with that face, is so stupid!
Zheng Wanwan obviously didn't expect such a result.
The hand she hid in her sleeve clenched fiercely, and the coldness in her expression could barely be hidden.
I have liked Gu Qingchi for so long, but I don't even have a look like this.
Faintly stunned, she made such an impassioned accusation, but when she saw Gu Qingchi glaring at her, she asked lightly: "What's the matter with you?"
Princess Qingluan was stunned for a moment, she thought about what Gu Qingchi's reaction would be, but she didn't expect him to react like this!
That's too unreasonable, isn't it?
Shouldn't he refute it, or explain it?