Anyone with life experience knows that my brother-in-law is a powerful existence second only to my mother-in-law in the family.

When I treat him as a friend, I always feel that there is an invisible gap. Friendship is made up for my wife's sake.

But my brother-in-law cannot offend him.

He may not be able to overcome difficulties in the relationship between husband and wife, but he must be able to make trouble in the relationship between husband and wife. If his sister happens to be a brother-supporting demon, the family will be in chaos and never have peace.

Fortunately, Gu Qing has no concerns in this regard.

Judging from Zhang Huaiyu's appearance, she seemed to hate the Zhang family more than herself. So Gu Qing kicked it without any anxiety at all.

"Gu...Brother Gu, foolish brother Zhang Huaisheng, pay...to greet Brother Gu." Zhang Huaisheng quickly got up and saluted.

Gu Qing looked at him with a funny look: "The stomach doesn't hurt anymore? I was sweating on my forehead just now. Those few drops of sweat are very sincere. Did I kick it hard just now?"

Zhang Huaisheng laughed dryly: "It's not heavy, it's not heavy at all."

Gu Qing nodded, his eyes gradually showed coldness: "What did you call you sister just now? I didn't hear it clearly..."

Zhang Huaisheng lowered his head and said, "It's my fault that I've said something wrong..."

Gu Qing said coldly: "Apologize to your sister."

Zhang Huaisheng was obviously a character who knew the current affairs. He immediately turned around without hesitation and bowed respectfully to Zhang Huaiyu: "Zhang Huaiyu... Uh, sister, brother is wrong. I shouldn't speak nonsense. Please don't be as knowledgeable as me."

Zhang Huaiyu still looked at him coldly without saying a word.

Gu Qing smiled at her and said, "The peach blossoms in Qujiang Pond are blooming very brightly. Let's go and have a look? If you still want petal rain, I promise this time it will be more beautiful..."

Zhang Huaiyu finally smiled, gave him a blank look, and said, "Don't mention your petals raining, it's embarrassing."

The two were about to leave, and Zhang Huaisheng suddenly called him, not daring to look at Gu Qing's eyes. Zhang Huaisheng lowered his head and said softly: "Gu, Brother Gu, can you... help the Zhang family because of your family's friendship? The Zhang family is in deep difficulties. It is not only the matter of the three silk shops, but also offended the Du family. In the future, his father's promotion may be..."

Gu Qing shook his head: "You have been gambled and you are the one who spends money and enjoys it, but you want me to clean up the aftermath. Haha, you really dare to think about it. Don't help!"

After saying that, Gu Qing couldn't help but feel melancholy and resentful.

Now I am a marquis, why don’t there be any friend around me who set up a plan to prostitute me?

If you don’t tempt a little, how easy it is to degenerate me.

The two of them no longer paid attention to Zhang Huaisheng and turned around and left.

Zhang Huaisheng watched the two of them, with anger and helpless look in his eyes.

Even though he was a descendant of a virtuous prime minister, he was finally in a state of trouble. His father is now in his forties and is just a county magistrate, and Zhang Huaisheng is not the kind of cannon fodder character who has no eyesight. He knew that he could not afford to offend Gu Qing, so he didn't even dare to say anything harsh. After being rejected by Gu Qing, he could only watch him leave.

When Gu Qing and Zhang Huaiyu were walking out of the garden, they suddenly saw a sound in the bamboo forest next to the garden.

Zhang Huaiyu looked over vigilantly, and the sound in the bamboo forest stopped suddenly. Soon, two familiar figures walked out.

Zhang Zheng and Zhang Xie and his wife walked to Gu Qing with awkward look on their faces.

Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and saluted: "Greetings to Uncle Zhang, to Aunt."

Zhang Zheng was very depressed and just nodded lightly.

Zhang Xie smiled and said, "The spring is just right. I am walking around in the bamboo forest with your Uncle Zhang. Huh, where are you going?"

Gu Qing smiled and said, "The peach blossoms are blooming in Qujiang Pond. My nephew is planning to go and see Huaiyu. The spring is just right for an outing."

Zhang Xie smiled and said, "Young people should really be more active. Huaiyu is very happy to accompany Gu Xiannie. Don't make him angry, do you know?"

Zhang Huaiyu didn't say anything, her expression was as cold as before.

The atmosphere was a little stiff and cold, and Gu Qing smiled and smoothed out: "Thank you for your concern. Although Huaiyu is cold in character, she is very gentle inside and will not make me angry."

Zhang Xie wanted to speak but stopped, but sighed quietly but stopped talking.

The two said goodbye to Zhang Zheng and his wife.

The moment he turned around, Gu Qing and Zhang Huaiyu inadvertently saw Zhang Zheng's expressions, old, anxious, and a hint of helplessness about the situation. At this moment, Zhang Zheng was like a middle-aged man who suddenly lost all his money and fell into despair, full of helplessness.

If Zhang Zheng could not overcome this hurdle, it would probably be more than just three stores. What would happen if a county magistrate offended the celebrity in front of the prince? Zhang Jiuzhang's appearance may not be able to solve this problem. As one of the nine ministers, his face may not be effective in front of the prince.

After glanced at Zhang Zheng's expression, Zhang Huaiyu quickly turned her head and left without hesitation.

Gu Qing sighed inwardly and had to follow her quickly.

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Walking on the streets of Chang'an, the two were silent all the time, and the crowds were crowded around them, but Gu Qing could feel the coldness when he walked beside Zhang Huaiyu.

As he walked, Zhang Huaiyu's eyes turned red without feeling red. He still lowered his head and walked forward silently. Silent tears fell down his cheeks, pulling Gu Qing's heart hard.

A woman who was once so cool and calm still had a sad side after all.

Take out a white scarf from your arms and hand it to Zhang Huaiyu. Gu Qing sighed: "I will accompany you whatever you want, but please don't cry. Look at the passers-by next to you, they all think I've just beat you..."

Zhang Huaiyu pulled the corner of her mouth, took the handkerchief and quickly wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and said, "Gu Qing, I actually really hate the Zhang family. I hate everything about the Zhang family..."

"My mother was taken as a concubine by her father just to pray for a child. Because my mother's birthday was in line with her father, the generals said that her mother had a good appearance, so the Zhang family happily took her into the door..."

"Two years later, my mother gave birth to me. When he saw that he was a daughter, he turned around and left. I was a newborn person and I had never even been hugged by him. From then on, he ignored us. In the remote courtyard of the Zhang family, only we, mother and daughter, depended on each other, and there was no servant to serve..."

"My mother's life is like an object bought in the East City. When she bought it home, she found that the object was wrong and was not suitable for her wishes, and she could not return it to the seller. She had to throw it into a corner where there was no sight. She didn't even want to take a look at it, because this object reminded him of his past mistakes at any time. My mother was not his pillow, but his stain."

Zhang Huaiyu became more and more excited as she spoke, and her body trembled slightly involuntarily.

"What did the mother do wrong? Just because she gave birth to a daughter?"

Seeing that her emotions were about to get out of control, Gu Qing hurriedly grabbed her arm and pulled her into an uninhabited alley.

"Huaiyu, don't recall it anymore. I can't live with you when I recall the painful past. I will accompany you in the future. You are not an object, you are a treasure." Gu Qing said seriously.

Zhang Huaiyu leaned against the wall weakly, wiped away tears, her eyes became cold again, and she suddenly smiled self-mockery: "I hated him for so many years, and at that moment just now, I felt that he was pitiful, so I was so mean. I had even killed anyone, so why didn't I beg you..."

"Gu Qing, if you don't make things difficult..."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "Okay, I'll solve it. If you speak, I will definitely do it."

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After saying goodbye to Zhang Huaiyu, Gu Qing returned home and immediately called Han Jie.

"Send a few people to Dali Shizhi Du Hongjian's gate to stare. If you see his carriage and horses leaving the mansion and heading towards the East Palace, tell me immediately."

Han Jie took the order and left.

Two hours later, it was almost evening when the guards came to report that Du Hongjian's carriage and horses were leaving the mansion and heading towards the Eastern Palace.

Gu Qing had dressed up and ordered a carriage to take place, leading dozens of people to the East Palace.

When he arrived at the gate of the East Palace, Gu Qing got off the carriage and looked up at the magnificent gate of the East Palace. Gu Qing rubbed his face and smiled.

The Prince of the East Palace should indeed visit him, not only because of the Zhang family, but also because of his more important purpose.

Judging from the historical books of previous lives, even though this prince of the East Palace was not as wise as Li Longji when he was young, he was at least not stupid or confused. After inheriting the throne, he was barely considered a wise ruler.

Han Jie went forward to hand over the famous letter to the soldiers in front of the palace gate. The soldiers sent the famous letter into the door. Not long after, an eunuch came out with a whisk, bowed to Gu Qing, and smiled politely and thoughtfully: "Your Highness the Crown Prince has an order, please ask the Marquis of Gu County to enter the palace."

Gu Qing thanked him and followed the eunuchs into the East Palace.

After entering the door, Gu Qing found an opportunity to leave no one around and secretly gave the eunuch a small piece of silver cake. The eunuch pretended to refuse and then accepted it.

"This eunuch, I wonder if His Highness the Crown Prince has free time at this time?"

The eunuch collected the money and was more kind-hearted. He smiled and said, "Your Highness is having a banquet with several court officials. I was surprised to see the famous posts of Guxianhou, but I could see that your Highness attaches great importance to Guxianhou, so I immediately ordered my servant to go out of the palace to greet him."

Gu Qing asked again: "Can Du Hongjian, the Dali Department, be at the banquet?"

The eunuch recalled and smiled and said, "I have been here, Du Sizhi assisted His Highness for many years. His Highness is very dependent on him. He will call him to drink with him whenever there is a banquet."

Gu Qing nodded. Since Li Linfu's death, all forces in the court have had short-term chaos, and later gradually stabilized. Because of Li Linfu's death, Yang Guozhong had not yet become prime minister. The Eastern Palace took advantage of the situation to divide up many forces of the ministerial party. When Li Linfu was alive, with Li Longji's acquiesce, he suppressed the Eastern Palace to breathlessness. Now Li Heng can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

And that Du Hongjian was obviously from the Prince of the East Palace.

As the eunuch walked to the main hall of the East Palace, Gu Qing walked into the house with his whole crown.

The hall was filled with cups of wine and dancing, and the banquet was very lively. The graceful dancers were spinning and jumping in the wonderful music, closing their eyes, and the fragrant wind accompanied by their graceful figures, making people feel excited.

Seeing Gu Qing enter the hall, Prince Li Heng, who was sitting in the main seat, immediately clapped his hands and stopped the music.

Then Li Heng stood up and greeted him, laughing and said, "The Marquis of Gu County is a rare guest, and he has been lonely for a long time."

Gu Qing hurriedly bowed and said, "My minister Gu Qing, pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Haha, they are all their own family, so don't give vain rituals, but they become unfamiliar. Last year, I and Gu Qing were together in Mount Li for a while. It has not been seen for half a year. Come on, drink this cup and talk again." Li Heng handed over a cup of wine and said with a smile.

Gu Qing took it in panic, and without saying a word, he drank it all, and said, "It's not for invitation, it's me who took the liberty. Please forgive me for your crime."

Li Heng suddenly held Gu Qing's hand, patted his back, and sighed: "Gu Qing's talent is so talented that I admire him. I wish I could not sleep with you. How could I take the liberty? I could not ask for Gu Qing's visit."

Gu Qing smacked his lips.

"Sleeping at Dadan" means? It is said that there are nine bases of ten princes, aren't it...

Boys must protect themselves when they enter the East Palace.

He cheered up to deal with Li Heng's extraordinary enthusiasm. Gu Qing glanced inadvertently and found that Princess Wanchun was also at the banquet.

This princess is really...
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