Zheng Junyan suddenly understood and asked in a low voice: "Are there any social activities?" After entering the official career, there were more social activities. "Emotional connection" between colleagues, flattering invitations from subordinates, and winning over the hearts of superiors.
It’s basically hard to avoid banquets.
Gu Xinian hummed.
It would be fine if it were any other kind of entertainment, but it was a private banquet hosted by the prince himself. It would be unjustifiable if he did not attend. It can be seen that the opportunity to see Ye Qinglan is so rare. It is really difficult to choose...
Gu Xinian thought for a moment and finally made a decision: "I will have someone send a letter to the Prince's Mansion later, saying that I am slightly ill and will not go to the banquet tonight."
Zheng Junyan raised his eyebrows and chuckled in a low voice: "I didn't expect that my cousin would even turn down the invitation from His Highness the Crown Prince for the sake of the tenth sister."
Gu Xinian smiled faintly, and his eyes fell quietly on Ye Qinglan, who was smiling and whispering beside him.
In fact, he was surprised that he would make such a decision.
A man should put his career first and not spend all day long loving his children. He has never denied that he is an ambitious man. He is not only deliberately seeking revenge for his past life, but also eager to gain power and protect all important people. At present, it seems that he is an ambitious man.
Come on, the first goal has not been fully achieved, but the second goal is already close at hand.
With the strong rise of the Prince's faction in the court, the Third Prince's faction was suppressed and suppressed at every turn, and was already at a disadvantage. As the backbone of the Prince's faction, he had a deep relationship with the prince, and his natural scenery was infinite. The Minister of Tobe was old and smooth.
, if he can push or hide when something happens, he will hide. Qian Shilang is not his opponent at all. Today's Hubu is basically under his control. As long as the Hubu Shangshu retires, he will be the next Hubu Shangshu.
At this time, it was the time for him to let go and fight hard. The connection between him and the prince must be close and there must be no loss.
But these days, he was restless because of that girl. He even got caught while visiting Xianggui at night. Now that he saw her, he didn't even want to go to the Prince's Mansion...
It seems that there is only one way to solve this problem as soon as possible!
Gu Xinian began to seriously think about what kind of method he should use to marry Ye Qinglan back to his family as soon as possible...
Because of the arrival of brothers and sisters Ye Qinglan and Gu Xinian, Zheng Yun and his wife specially held a family banquet. In this way, men and women were seated separately. In addition to Ye Qinglan, Ye Qingning and Gu Xiyu, there were also Mrs. Xu and Zheng Min at the women's table.
As usual, they finished dinner quietly, and then went to the side hall to chat after Mrs. Xu's "kind" greeting. Zheng Min was a boring gourd, and Gu Xiyu didn't like to talk much. Mrs. Xu focused her attention on Ye Qinglan.
.
In fact, today's Ye Qinglan is no longer the same in the eyes of Mrs. Xu. Empress Gu's nephew and daughter-in-law, the future grandson-in-law of Duke Dingguo, and the future wife of the crown prince of Duke Dingguo, with such an identity and
Compared with the insignificant concubine before, there was a huge difference. Therefore, Mrs. Xu's attitude towards Ye Qinglan this time could almost be called kind. She first asked her about her current situation, and then kindly told her to stay longer before going back.
Ye Qinglan responded one by one with a smile. It seemed a bit unfazed.
Mrs. Xu saw this in her eyes and couldn't help but nodded secretly.
The men's table dispersed relatively late. Ye Qinglan never saw Meng Zijun's figure. She couldn't help but feel secretly strange. She couldn't help but ask Ye Qingning in a low voice: "Sixth Sister, why haven't you seen Cousin Meng?"
Ye Qingning sighed softly and responded in a low voice: "He has rarely come back since the Chinese New Year. Most of the time he lives in the residence provided by the Ministry of Punishment. The food and accommodation conditions there are not very good. Your brother-in-law has visited
I tried to persuade him to come back several times, but no matter what, he refused."
Perhaps, I am afraid that I will be touched by the scene when I come back...
Ye Qinglan lowered her eyelids, feeling a little astringent in her heart.
"You came suddenly this time. I'm afraid he didn't know it yet, so he didn't come back." As Ye Qingning was talking, he suddenly spotted a figure coming from the corner of his eye, and immediately reminded in a low voice: "Hey, Gu Biao
Brother is here, please stop thinking nonsense."
Ye Qinglan tugged at the corners of her lips silently, raised her head, and met Gu Xinian's eyes.
Once upon a time, those seemingly gentle eyes were actually cold, distant, and full of wariness. I don't know when, but the coldness in his eyes gradually melted away like spring snow, and was replaced by a faint smile and tenderness.
A flash of fear flashed through Ye Qinglan's heart. Meng Zijun's figure suddenly faded, and all she could see was the handsome man walking gracefully.
The past is forever the past. The man she is passionately in love with right now is Gu Xinian! He is slowly changing himself and trying to be good to her. She should also truly open her heart and respond with the same sincerity and feelings.
…
Ye Qinglan stared at Gu Xinian, a beautiful smile slowly bloomed at the corners of her lips.
Gu Xinian paused, and a burst of joy suddenly emerged in his heart. How could he not detect the subtle changes in Ye Qinglan's mood, how could he not detect it? That blooming smile was the first time Ye Qinglan truly opened her heart to him.
Smile!
The two looked at each other, and time seemed to have stopped.
Ye Qingning winked at Gu Xiyu several times. Seeing that she didn't make any move, he simply took her hand and walked away. He stopped after walking about 10 meters away. The maids were naturally more sensible and moved away without giving orders.
Far away, guarding the intersection.
The moon is sparse, the breeze is gentle, and the subtle fragrance of flowers and plants floats in the air. Looking at the beauty under the moonlight, she looks a little more graceful than usual. What's more, Ye Qinglan's natural beauty is unparalleled. Under the bright moonlight, she looks even more charming.
Gu Xinian's proud self-control was in jeopardy, so he couldn't help but take a step closer. From this angle, he could just lower his head and kiss her smooth face...
Just when Gu Xinian's mind was wandering, Ye Qinglan suddenly said softly: "Gu Xinian, if I told you that I actually feel more guilty for Meng Zijun, would you believe it?"
Gu Xinian's smile gradually faded and he looked at Ye Qinglan intently.
The name Meng Zijun has almost become a forbidden area between the two of them. Whenever it is mentioned, it always ends in a fierce quarrel. That night on New Year's Eve was a bloody lesson. Although the two of them retreated in the end.
One step, but the so-called peace and harmony is only on the surface. This name is like a thorn piercing deeply into his heart.
Unexpectedly, the first topic of conversation after a long separation would still be Meng Zijun!
Ye Qinglan's soft voice sounded low in the evening breeze: "That night, I was angry with you, so some of the words I said were unpleasant. The relationship between him and me is actually different from what you think. He and I
We have known each other for a long time, and he has always had a crush on me, but he has never confessed to me. Later, because of something, he and I had the opportunity to get along day and night. I like his humor and his cheerful enthusiasm, so,
When he finally plucked up the courage to confess his love to me, I didn't reject him. If we had a chance to get along well in the future, we would probably be a very loving couple. But God didn't give us this chance, and I just agreed to be his
My girlfriend had an accident. When I opened my eyes again, she became what she is now."
Gu Xinian listened silently and did not make a sound.
"The moment I met him again, I was surprised and happy, but also confused. I don't know why he came here." Ye Qinglan's tone was a little obscure: "Later I found out that after I had an accident,
In order to catch the person who shot the gun, he chased him regardless of his life safety. Although he caught the person in the end, he also died of excessive bleeding and serious injuries..."
Gu Xinian was finally moved: "So, you feel you owe him something?"
"Yes." There was a glimmer of water in Ye Qinglan's eyes: "I do feel sorry for him. He wanted to renew our relationship with me, but I ruthlessly rejected him. Whenever I think of this, I feel very sad.
"
Seeing Ye Qinglan grieving for another man, Gu Xinian felt very uncomfortable. But she was willing to open up her heart to him and tell the truth, which really made him ecstatic. All kinds of complicated emotions were intertwined together, and they became indescribably complex.
taste.
Ye Qinglan raised her eyes and looked at him pleadingly with her watery eyes: "I know that this world is different from my previous world. Women should not have too much contact with men to avoid gossip. I also know that you care about me in your heart.
, is not happy for me to meet him. However, I owe him a lot. If I were asked to cut off contact with him from now on, I would never be able to do it. Can you understand me? "
On the night of New Year's Eve, he reluctantly gave in and agreed that she and Meng Zijun could interact like ordinary friends. But both of them knew very well that he did not really agree to this at all. They would inevitably do it for Meng Zijun in the future.
There was a quarrel about something.
But now, she didn't use sharp words to provoke, nor did she deliberately confront him with a tough attitude. She just frankly exposed her softest part in front of his eyes, begging for his sincere forgiveness...
Facing her who was tough and determined, he could harden his heart and fight back without hesitation. But facing Ye Qinglan, who was so fragile, helpless and completely honest, he actually didn't have the strength to refuse!
Gu Xinian was silent for a long time, and then took a long breath: "Okay, I promise you that from now on, I will never argue with you about Meng Zijun."
He knew very well what the promise at this time meant.
From now on, he has to watch Meng Zijun randomly appear around Ye Qinglan. But he can't be jealous and pantothenic at will, nor can he obstruct it...
Ye Qinglan knew very well what kind of concession he was making by making such a promise. He was such a proud, conceited and possessive man...
Tears suddenly welled up and quickly moistened his cheeks.
Gu Xinian's last trace of reluctance also dissipated in her tears, and she sighed softly: "Don't cry, it was my fault in the past, and I will definitely change in the future, okay?"
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