It was the voice of a young man, with a low and sweet voice: "...Cousin, you can't stay so depressed. Not only will my uncle and aunt be anxious when you look like this, I also feel that it's not worth it for you..."
Ye Qingning's expression moved slightly, and he obviously recognized who the owner of the voice was.
Ye Qinglan was naturally confused and glanced at Gu Xiyu. Gu Xiyu also had a confused look on her face.
"Good men have ambitions everywhere, and we can't let people worry about being depressed just because of a mere woman." The man talked eloquently, and his words were extremely provocative: "As long as you nod now, I will immediately go to my father and ask for help.
You seek a good official position..."
Father? Ye Qinglan was shocked and instantly guessed the identity of the young man on the other side of the rockery.
Third Prince Zhao Zhang!
Listening to his voice, could it be that the other man who had been silent all this time was Gu Xinian?
Sure enough, I heard a familiar faint voice: "Your Highness, Third Prince, please stop talking. I am lazy by nature and have no interest in court matters."
When Gu Xiyu heard this familiar voice, her pretty face suddenly lit up. Just as she was about to call her eldest brother, she saw Ye Qinglan wink at her quickly and shake her head.
Although Gu Xiyu looked puzzled, she obeyed and kept her mouth shut. Ye Qingning quickly understood what Ye Qinglan was thinking and raised her eyebrows slightly.
The third prince and Gu Xinian specially chose such a secluded place to talk, obviously not wanting others to hear. The three of them should have stayed away, so it was probably not appropriate for them to eavesdrop so loudly!
Ye Qinglan blinked. We didn't eavesdrop on purpose, didn't we just happen to meet each other? Don't you want to hear what the two of them are saying?
Of course I want to...
Everyone is curious, and Ye Qingning is no exception. After hesitating for a moment, he finally nodded. The three girls' ears perked up in unison.
Ye Qinglan had the best ear, and even though they were separated by a rockery, she still picked up all the conversation between the two.
The third prince kept whispering to persuade Gu Xinian to join the court and serve as an official. Although his words were very subtle and cryptic, they always contained some meaningful hints. Gu Xinian remained unmoved and did not annoy the third prince directly.
But the rejection was very obvious.
The third prince tried to persuade him for a long time, but when he saw that he still looked calm and calm, he was naturally angry in his heart. But he didn't show it on his face at all, and said in a low voice: "Cousin, what happened four years ago, actually I
I have been complaining about you. The emperor and you are brothers, and I really shouldn’t take away your love. You have become a joke in the eyes of others. No wonder you have been decadent until now."
Gu Xinian was silent for a moment and said leisurely: "What do you think I should do, Your Highness?"
The third prince's eyes flashed with light, but his voice became deeper and deeper: "If I were you, I would never be able to swallow this breath. When you are alive, you should indulge in pleasure and indulgence. If someone is snatched away, you can just snatch it back..."
The last sentence was spoken in a very low voice, and one could only vaguely hear it.
Ye Qingning was shocked when he heard the drama, and his face changed. He couldn't help but take a step back. However, he happened to step on a few fallen leaves, making a rustling sound.
"Who?" The third prince and Gu Xinian's alert voices sounded at the same time.
Ye Qingning was already panicking. He didn't know how to respond. Gu Xiyu was not good at adapting and looked at Ye Qinglan at a loss.
It's too late to escape now!
Ye Qinglan was so anxious that she deliberately raised her voice and said with a smile: "Sixth sister, cousin Xiyu, look at this rockery, it's really unique." As she spoke, she tugged on Ye Qingning's sleeves hard.
Ye Qingning managed to come back to his senses and echoed: "Yes, this pool is also very beautiful!"
In just two sentences, two tall men's figures had already come around from behind the rockery.
Although he could tell who the person was from the words, Gu Xinian was still stunned for a moment after seeing the three girls with his own eyes. Then he frowned and asked in a deep voice: "How did you three get there?"
Here it comes.”
His face was ugly, and his tone was even harsher.
Ye Qingning had never seen Gu Xinian angry before and lowered his head unconsciously. Not to mention Gu Xiyu, who had already stood there with her hands tied like a child in trouble.
Ye Qinglan had no choice but to fight alone and said with a smile: "Just now, my aunt asked us to walk around the garden, so we walked over casually. I didn't expect such a coincidence that we met Cousin Gu and His Highness the Third Prince here. If there is any offense,
Please forgive me!" He cleverly avoided the small detail of overhearing the two of them talking.
Gu Xinian's face was deep and noncommittal, and his sharp gaze turned on Ye Qinglan's face, which made people feel secretly scared.
The third prince behaved in an easy-going manner and said with a faint smile: "My cousin and I were just chatting here for a few words. I didn't expect you to come over too. So I was shocked. There is no way it would be offensive."
Ye Qinglan could only continue to accompany the smiling face, sighing inwardly at the bad luck. She wanted to eavesdrop on a few conversations and take the opportunity to find out Gu Xinian's secret. However, she never expected that she would be caught before she could hear the main point.
Gu Xinian glanced at Ye Qinglan, then walked to Gu Xiyu and asked in a low voice: "Yu'er, when did you come here?" That girl Ye Qinglan never told the truth, but Gu Xiyu was much more honest.
Yeah. It’s absolutely impossible to lie to yourself!
As expected, a trace of uneasiness flashed across Gu Xiyu's face, and she looked at Ye Qinglan secretly.
Ye Qinglan winked at her quietly. Don't tell the truth. If Gu Xinian knew that they were eavesdropping on purpose, he would definitely be furious. By then, none of them would be able to eat and walk around...
Gu Xiyu has been getting along with her day and night recently, and they have a good understanding of each other. She actually understood what Ye Qinglan meant and replied seriously: "We didn't eavesdrop on you. Really, we didn't hear a word of what you just said."
…
Gu Xinian stared at Ye Qinglan with a half-smile: "Oh? Really?"
Ye Qinglan had the rare feeling that her ears were burning. But she could only endure it shamelessly: "Cousin Xiyu is right, we walked over there and didn't even know you were on the other side of the rockery." After a pause, he repeated his old words.
Zuo asked innocently: "By the way, are Cousin Gu and His Highness the Third Prince discussing something important?"
Gu Xinian looked at Ye Qinglan's pretense with cold eyes and resisted the urge to expose her. Huh, this girl lied without blinking an eye, and she even led the honest Gu Xiyu into trouble.
The third prince coughed and said with a smile: "Okay, it's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. It's better to meet by chance than to invite me. Since we are going to the garden, why not come together!"
No one had the courage to refuse the invitation of the dignified prince, so they had no choice but to accept it.
The third prince and Gu Xinian were very graceful and walked side by side in front. They consciously kept a distance from Ye Qinglan and others.
Ye Qingning's heart was beating wildly, and she quietly winked at Ye Qinglan. What should she do now?
Ye Qinglan shrugged slightly and made a helpless expression. Now that the matter has come to this, we can only take one step at a time. Let’s follow up first!
If the two of them deliberately wanted to expose the fact that they were eavesdropping, they would have questioned them rudely just now. Now that they are pretending to be fine, it means that the two of them do not want to make the matter a big deal, let alone let others know about the two.
It was a fact that people had spoken in private. Therefore, as long as they insisted that they were not eavesdropping, it is expected that two adult men would not do anything to these weak girls!
Facts have proved that Ye Qinglan is very accurate in reading people's thoughts. The third prince stayed with him for a while and then left on the pretext that he had something to do beforehand.
As soon as the third prince left, Gu Xinian's face darkened, his eyes flashed with anger, and his voice was cold: "You three are so brave. You dare to eavesdrop on us!" His handsome face darkened, and his eyes flashed.
With its cold and harsh light, people can't help but feel fear.
Ye Qingning only knew that Gu Xinian was approachable and easy-going, and had never seen his cold side before. He was immediately frightened and did not dare to say a word.
Gu Xiyu didn't feel much better either. She bit her lips in grievance, tears welling up in her eyes.
Ye Qinglan's heart also jumped, and then she quickly calmed down: "Cousin Gu really misunderstood us, we really didn't hear anything just now..."
"Yu'er, tell me." Gu Xinian didn't look at Ye Qinglan and coldly asked the most honest Gu Xiyu: "How much did you hear?"
Gu Xiyu reflexively looked at Ye Qinglan, but Gu Xinian's voice rang in her ears: "Don't look at others, look up at me, and answer my questions honestly."
Gu Xiyu had always been pampered and pampered by Gu Xinian. She had never been treated with such cold words. She felt very aggrieved. Tears were rolling in her eyes and ready to fall at any time. She could not say a word.
Seeing her like this, Gu Xinian felt distressed and helpless, but the anger surged into his heart. He looked at Ye Qingning coldly: "Cousin Qingning, tell me, what exactly did you overhear just now?
"
Ye Qingning knew very well that he must not admit it at this time, but Gu Xinian's condensed look was really terrifying. His lips trembled, and the truth was about to blurt out.
"This matter has nothing to do with the two of them!" Ye Qinglan took a step forward and stood face to face with Gu Xinian. She bravely looked directly into Gu Xinian's angry black eyes: "If Cousin Gu has any dissatisfaction, just come to me.
!”
Gu Xinian smiled instead of being angry, but with a cold and stern light in his eyes, he said slowly: "I'm finally willing to tell the truth. Okay, then let me ask you, when did you guys come here, and what did you hear?"
?Tell me the truth, without any lies!"
At this time, Gu Xinian lost his usual gentle appearance, and his whole person was like an unsheathed sword. His eyes were so cold that just one look could make people feel chilled.
Ye Qingning and Gu Xiyu dared to look at him, their heads almost dropped to their chests.
However, Ye Qinglan straightened her back and responded calmly: "Not even a stick of incense has arrived, and I heard His Highness the Third Prince persuading cousin Gu to join the court as an official. Also, he hinted that you should take Shen Qiuyu back...
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