The lonely penny emitted a dim light in Wanchun's white palm, and there were even faint oil stains on the copper coins, which seemed to be left behind by Gu Qing's hand after he grabbed the meat.

Wan Chun was so disgusted that he had goose bumps in his arms, and almost wanted to throw it out and wash his hands a hundred times.

"The people's rejoicing money... is only given one piece?" Wan Chun asked with disgust in his heart.

Gu Qing said honestly: "Not necessarily, the money I have paid out on my body, and only this article is left. To be honest, the arrival of His Royal Highness the princess made my wealth, which was not rich, worse..."

Wan Chun was stunned for a moment and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Touch your hand." Wan Chun ordered.

Gu Qing hesitated to stretch out his hand.

Wanchun pulled his sleeves, wiped the penny covered with oily flowers with her sleeves, and then put it into his belt, and said proudly: "I reluctantly can't accept your rejoicing money."

Gu Qing suddenly missed his previous life. At least the princess in her previous life would never dare to be so arrogant when she received money, otherwise she would not only be complained, but also be deducted by her mother.

Therefore, we should look at history dialectically. Although the traditional virtue of monogamous and multiple concubines no longer exists, the times are progressing. For example, as the profession of princesses, they have become more and more humble as the times change.

Can the princess who kneels toast? Dare to imagine the treatment of a father.

"Have you ever been injured in the forest fire the night before?" Wan Chun asked after a quiet moment.

"Thank you for your concern, I am not seriously injured." Gu Qing thought for a while and added: "I also want to thank you for turning the tide, taking over the imperial guards decisively, and quickly putting out the wildfires, otherwise the consequences of Your Majesty and Me will be unpredictable."

Wan Chun pursed his lips and smiled, "I am just a matter of duty in my ministers. I will just do the same for extinguishing fires. But Gu County Marquis, you are quite not simple. The forest fire that will surely die will be reversed by you and seek vitality for your father and everyone. If it weren't for you, today's Tang Dynasty would have turned upside down. Your contribution is not just to save the car, but to save the country. The father only granted you a county marquis, it is already aggrieved you."

Gu Qing smiled awkwardly, feeling a little surprised.

Did His Highness, this princess, come over with honey water? Her little mouth is so sweet that she slapped the rainbow fart even more than those eunuchs who congratulated her. I'm afraid she can't get a penny away.

After the business was finished, Gu Qing and Wan Chun fell into an awkward silence.

Although the two have seen each other many times, they are not familiar with each other. Strictly speaking, there is still a little grudge.

Wan Chun today is a bit strange. He always looks furious when he sees him, but today he is very polite and his tone is different. Wan Chun today looks like he finally has a bit of the dignified temperament of a Tang Dynasty princess.

Not long after being silent, Wan Chun stood up and said, "Okay, I am just here to see you and express my gratitude to you. After all, you saved your father, so I will leave now."

Gu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly got up to give him a gift.

Wan Chun took two steps and suddenly turned around and said, "Please pack up, maybe your father and the imperial concubine will return to Chang'an tomorrow."

Gu Qing was stunned: "So fast?"

Wan Chun glanced at the corner of his mouth and said, "The prince came to Huaqing Palace yesterday. He knelt in front of Yichun Pavilion for two hours. His legs were almost kneeling and his father was deposed before he asked someone to help him rest. The fire was strange on the eve of the night. It was impossible to find out that the former father could not stay in Huaqing Palace. Besides, a distinguished guest in Chang'an will come to Beijing to congratulate him tomorrow. The father decided to wait for him in Xingqing Palace."

Gu Qingqi said: "Which distinguished guest is worthy of His Majesty's personal return to Chang'an and wait for him?"

Wan Chun whispered: "Pinglu, Fanyang, the Jiedushi of the Three Towns of Hedong, An Lushan."

Gu Qing said in shock: "Who?"

"An Lushan."

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The next morning, Li Longji decided to set off for Chang'an.

Gu Qing still rode his low-key blue-topped carriage and sat inside the carriage as sank as water.

Li Longji returned to Chang'an this time. In the past, he was in the Huaqing Palace every year to avoid the cold. He would not return to Chang'an until the beginning of spring next year. He would have to stay in the Huaqing Palace for almost the whole winter, but this time he only stayed for a few days before returning to Chang'an.

Perhaps the wildfire made Li Longji lose his sense of security in the Huaqing Palace, but Gu Qing felt that what was more important was that he was going back to see An Lushan.

From Li Longji's decision, it can be seen how important An Lushan is in his heart.

It may be difficult to defeat this Hu man in the future.

The safest way is to gain greater trust from Li Longji, strive for his holy relatives to surpass An Lushan, and then fight with An Lushan openly and secretly in the court, forcing An Lushan to rebel hastily, or be exposed before he can rebel, and Li Longji noticed it.

Judging from Li Longji's accustomed to playing with balance, he should be very happy to see the ministers below fighting each other. As long as Gu Qing acts like a obedient pawn, Li Longji will use him more and more.

After all, who is the superior who doesn't like a chess piece that saved his life and listened to him? What's more, this chess piece has unpredictable skills and can live up to expectations no matter where it is placed on the chessboard.

Sitting in the shaking carriage, Gu Qingxin felt something and suddenly asked himself a question and answer from his soul.

"Why am I so good?"

"Accept your fate, your excellence is destined by heaven."

"Okay."

After walking for most of the day, the emperor finally returned to Chang'an.

After entering the city, Li Longji's ceremonial guards entered Xingqing Palace directly, while Gu Qing said goodbye and went home.

The carriage had just stopped at the door of his house. Butler Xu, who had been waiting for a long time, rushed forward and helped Gu Qing out of the carriage with both hands diligently and slightly flatteringly. As soon as Gu Qing stood still, he found that there were many people standing at the door. In addition to the servants and servants in his house, there were Li Shierniang, Li Guangbi, Zhang Jiuzhang, Hao Donglai, Shi Daxing and others. Zhang Huaijin had made some mistakes, but Zhang Jiuzhang was pinching the back of his neck with one hand, like a little rabbit held in his hand by a hunter, waving at him unwillingly.

Butler Xu took the lead in bowing to Gu Qing and shouted: "Welcome the Marquis back to the house!"

A group of servants lined up behind shouted in unison: "Welcome the Marquis back to the house!"

Gu Qing was startled and couldn't help but take a few steps back, saying in surprise: "What are you doing?"

Mr. Xu smiled attentively and said, "Congratulations to the young mansion for his title of county marquis. This is a great joy in our mansion. From then on, our family will be a veritable marquis' mansion, and the pomp that should be left is indispensable."

After saying that, Butler Xu pointed to the plaque on the lintel, Gu Qing suddenly found that his plaque had been replaced by "Qingcheng County Hou Mansion" at some point. The black-bottomed gold characters emitted dazzling light in the winter sun, as if pretending to be a successful slap.

Gu Qing only glanced at the plaque and stopped looking at it. He stepped forward a few steps and greeted Li Shier Niang Li Guangbi and others.

Zhang Huaijin finally broke free from Zhang Jiuzhang's clutches, rushed to Gu Qing, and circled around him first, making a sound in his mouth.

"I've actually been granted the title of Marquis. Tsk, Brother Gu, you are so awesome."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "In the future, Sister Huaijin can leave sideways when she goes out and report my name. As long as you bear the beating, you can guarantee that you can go home alive every day."

Zhang Huaijin laughed loudly, leaning back and forth without any manners, completely forgetting the etiquette that a woman should have. When she smiled, her mouth opened wide, and Gu Qing could even see her tonsils at a glance.

Zhang Jiuzhang's old face behind him could no longer hold back and snorted heavily.

Zhang Huaijin seemed to have been turned off the power switch, and her laughter stopped abruptly, and then her expression changed rapidly, as if she had changed her body, lowering her head and drooping her eyelids, unable to resist the shyness of the cool breeze.

Gu Qing was shocked. Is this girl going to be a demon again?

"Brother Gu is joking, Brother Gu is so funny, hehe." Zhang Huaijin took out a white scarf from somewhere, lowered her head and covered her mouth and chuckled, looking like a serious lady from the Tang Dynasty.

Gu Qing sincerely praised: "Miss Huaijin pretends to be a lady, there is no trace of performance, so realistic."

"Brother Gu, don't joke, A-mei is a lady, how could she pretend to be?"

Gu Qing advised seriously: "Sister Huaijin, forget it, it's too late. No matter how you pretend to be a lady, you can't hide your heroic appearance. Don't pretend, let everyone have a way out."

Zhang Huaijin was stunned for a while, and suddenly stomped her feet hatefully, turned to Zhang Jiuzhang and said, "Second ancestor, you can't blame me for rudeness. Brother Gu doesn't believe it at all. I can't do anything about it. I won't pretend anymore, it's too tiring!"

After saying that, Zhang Huaijin ran into the door quickly and threw a word when he was about to finish.

"Brother Gu quickly pack up. I'll treat you to roast lamb legs and drink grapes tonight. We won't be drunk."

Everyone laughed, but Gu Qing smiled relaxedly.

This is Zhang Huaijin. The look he had just been so terrifying.

Zhang Jiuzhang was so angry that his face turned pale. She wanted to teach Zhang Huaijin a lesson, but she ran away. Then she thought that Gu Qing and Zhang Huaijin got along quite well just now. Seeing that their relationship was getting more and more appropriate, if they let them develop, they might really achieve good things.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jiuzhang's angry face gradually faded, and a smile appeared unknowingly.

Li Shierniang stepped forward and smiled and said, "I really want to congratulate you on being named a county marquis. You have such a chance at a young age. God treats you very well. God has compensated you for the hardship you suffered when you were young."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "Auntie Li, I don't believe in God. I earned my title and official position with my own life. God didn't help me."

Li Shierniang smiled and sighed: "You are so disrespectful to ghosts and gods, you look very much like your father..."

Li Guangbi next to him snorted heavily and stepped forward and said, "Really, I should have given you a polite manners, but I just don't like it. I'm so big a kid. Why is the official position higher than me overnight? Do you know how many years it took me to sit in the position of Zuo Lang General?"

Gu Qing comforted her gentle words: "Don't make trouble for Uncle Li. My nephew is talented and lucky. He will naturally be much faster than you. Thinking about it, does Uncle Li accept this fact happily?"

Li Guangbi was furious: "I beat you up now, but I don't believe you dare to use military methods to deal with me..."

Zhang Jiuzhang patted Li Guangbi and cursed with a smile: "I'm so old, why are you competing with a junior? If you are slow to get promoted, you are not promising. Who can you blame? Let's go in, what does a bunch of people look like when they stand at the door?"

Gu Qing hurriedly invited everyone to the mansion. After taking a seat in the front hall, Butler Xu arranged for the servants to serve wine and food.

As the wine and food entered the hall, the atmosphere became warm. Gu Qing and the elders toasted for a while and chatted with each other for a few gossips.

Several elders were also observing Gu Qing secretly. Seeing that he was still humble and gentle after he was appointed as a marquis, it was no different from usual. He did not see any arrogant and arrogant look, and the elders also nodded and praised.

Zhang Jiuzhang stroked the wine stain on his beard and said, "Your Majesty suddenly decided to return to Chang'an. Is there any change?"

Gu Qing put down the wine cup, quickly glanced at Li Shierniang, and said in a deep voice: "An Lushan will come to Chang'an tomorrow to congratulate you."

The hall suddenly became quiet, and then Li Shierniang changed color and slapped the table and said sternly: "An Lushan! An Lushan!"

"Auntie Li, calm down!" Gu Qing hurriedly persuaded.

Zhang Jiuzhang said in a deep voice: "Twelve Niangs, the affairs of the temple cannot be determined by the world, so don't be confused."

Li Shierniang trembled all over and it took a long time to calm down and sighed: "In recent years, every time I hear An Lushan's name, I can't control myself from wanting to kill someone..."

Attention to Gu Qing, Li Shierniang said heavily: "Gu Qing, parents have a deep revenge, and they must be revenged!"

Gu Qing nodded: "I understand, but Aunt Li, this revenge cannot be repaid overnight. You must be able to stand by waiting. If you have to do so, you must not use force directly. Using force is the only way to do it. As the second uncle said, the matters in the temple will be decided by the temple."

Li Guangbi also advised: "Now Gu Qing has a bright future. Not only has he been appointed as a county marquis, but the important thing is to save His Majesty. The identity of the life-saving benefactor is even more important than that of the county marquis. With this identity, Gu Qing can do something to An Lushan. Even if it is a little out of line, I believe Your Majesty will not blame him easily."
To be continued...