"Who is your master?" These are troubled times, and Gu Chengyu doesn't meet everyone. c∮八c∮八c∮Read c∮书,⌒o≈
"The adults will find out when they get there, but it's not easy for the villain to explain."
"If you don't tell me who your master is, how can my master go?" Ming Yan glanced at the other party. He was wearing short clothes, and he could tell at a glance that he was in disguise.
Sneaky, that master must not be an upright person, otherwise why wouldn't he give his name?
The short-handed man showed his dissatisfaction with Ming Yan, but he still held back his reply and said, "Master Gu, my master said that we have something important to discuss, and please make sure to attend the appointment."
After that, he turned around and left.
"Hey? Why did this person leave?" Ming Yan was speechless. Whose servant is this? He is so arrogant and rude to his elders.
"Forget it, let's go back home first! How are the funeral arrangements for Aunt Li and Ding Shiba?" Gu Chengyu was wondering who wanted to see him. It couldn't be Prince Jing anyway.
Prince Jing will not use such a straightforward method. With Prince Jing's style, he will definitely make roundabout ways and make you have to go.
Gu Chengyu couldn't help but think of the fact that he had just met Prince Gong, could it be him? After all, he had said that he wanted to have a drink with him before, but he had never had any contact with Prince Gong before, so it should be impossible?
He frowned, no matter who he was, he had to leave.
At the end of Shenshi, the sky became dark. Gu Chengyu changed into a plain brocade cross-collar robe and headed towards Mingxiang Pavilion.
As soon as we entered Mingxiang Pavilion, the teahouse manager greeted us.
"Is this Mr. Gu?"
Gu Chengyu nodded. It seemed that he had greeted him in advance and did not know his true identity.
Like his Yuanxiang Teahouse, Mingxiang Pavilion will not close until the curfew. →8→8 Reading, ↓o≥ Since his teahouse invited storytellers and opera singers, other teahouses have followed suit.
It can also be considered a good place for wealthy and idle people.
"Exactly!"
The shopkeeper apologized and called a waiter to take Gu Chengyu up to the second floor.
Two strong men were guarding the door of a private room. When they saw Gu Chengyu, they quickly saluted, "Master has been waiting for the young master for a long time. Young Master, please come in!"
"I knew Master Gu would go to the appointment on time!" As soon as Gu Chengyu stepped into the house, he heard a familiar voice coming from inside.
"Your Majesty, please see me!" When Gu Chengyu saw that it was indeed Prince Gong, he quickly bowed and saluted.
"Master Gu doesn't seem surprised to see me. There are no outsiders here. Master Gu, there is no need to be polite. Please sit down!" Prince Gong smiled slightly, with an inexplicable light shining in his eyes.
Prince Gong is a prince, and instead of staying in front of his soul, he is here instead. He is probably looking for some excuse. But even if he has an excuse, he should not be here for long.
"The king is pressed for time, so let's get straight to the point. I know that my father called you to the bedside before his death and gave you his last words and perhaps an edict, right?"
Prince Gong stared at Gu Chengyu closely, carefully observing the subtle expressions on Gu Chengyu's face, not missing any trace.
The old god Gu Chengyu was there, "Not yet!"
If you tell too many lies, your face won't change. That's what he said in front of the queen and the prince. It makes no sense that he changed his tone in front of Prince Gong.
Although Prince Gong's eyes and aura were very oppressive, Gu Chengyu was still not afraid.
"Master Gu, let's not talk secretly. Who does my father prefer to inherit the country? You should know it. My father trusts you so much, but you have to let him down. How can you feel at ease?"
Prince Gong didn't want to go around in circles with Gu Chengyu. Since Gu Chengyu could come, it showed that he was a little dissatisfied with the prince.
"Before his death, the emperor only told the official to assist the new emperor. As for the rest, the official thought that the prince was overthinking, but he didn't."
Gu Chengyu always felt a little uncomfortable when meeting Prince Gong. Maybe it was because the impression he had during the first meeting was too bad, and he always felt a little uncomfortable after that.
Prince Gong looked at Gu Chengyu intently for a long time, "Mr. Gu, if the opportunity that should have been given to others was deprived by you and given to someone who has no chance, do you think it is fair?"
How much Prince Gong hoped that Gu Chengyu would choose him, but unfortunately judging from Gu Chengyu's behavior just now, Gu Chengyu seemed to be a little resistant to him. Getting along with him was not even as good as the fourth child.
Don't think that Gu Chengyu and Lao Si don't seem to be close. They even talk very little, so there is no intersection between the two. He always thinks that there is some kind of connection between the two, and there seems to be some tacit understanding.
This is his intuition.
"I don't know what the prince is talking about. No matter what, the prince is the legitimate heir. In five days, His Royal Highness will ascend the throne. Everything is a foregone conclusion."
"No! Whatever the prince can give you, I can also give you. You have to think clearly. I promise here that if you regret it, come to me and I will not turn you away. I will do it again.
Meet all your requirements, except the supreme throne."
Prince Gong felt that he had made it clear enough and showed the greatest sincerity, and for this reason he did not hesitate to expose his purpose.
When facing Gu Chengyu, he didn't even bother calling himself the king.
Gu Chengyu was a little surprised by such a straightforward Prince Gong. Prince Gong didn't have such a temper in the past. His strategy was not bad compared to Prince Jing's.
Gu Chengyu was even more surprised by Prince Gong's promise. Does Prince Gong value him so much? How could he not know?
"Although Jingyuan Mansion is not as wealthy as Jiangnan, it is not much worse. The prince's life in the fief should be good, so why take risks? It has been too long today. A relative in the clan has passed away, so I have to go back early, so I resigned.
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Gu Chengyu came here to confirm whether he was Prince Gong. Now that it was confirmed, he didn't want to waste any more time. He didn't want to deal with several heirs. It was too tiring.
With Prince Jing keeping the crown prince in check, it would be like stepping on a few boats, but the boat would capsize in the gutter.
Prince Gong's face suddenly turned livid. What did Gu Chengyu mean? Did he mean that he could just live a comfortable life in his fiefdom and shouldn't have such ambitions?
Gu Chengyu stood up, bowed to Prince Gong, and planned to exit the private room.
"Gu Chengyu! You are mistaking my good intentions for a donkey's liver and lungs." Prince Gong gritted his teeth and glared at Gu Chengyu, this little guy who doesn't know what is good or bad.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. As a minister, I will only assist the new emperor!" After Gu Chengyu finished speaking, he opened the door of the private room.
The two people outside immediately blocked the door. Gu Chengyu turned to look at Prince Gong, his hand already gently touching his waist.
Prince Gong looked at Gu Chengyu's vigilant look, and his expression suddenly worsened. After a long while, he waved his hand, "Let him go!"
Gu Chengyu left Mingxiang Pavilion without looking back. He really came to the wrong place today. If he had known that Prince Gong wanted to win over him, he would not have come.
Prince Gong looked at the slender figure walking away in the light of the lanterns in the market, his eyes full of unwillingness.
"Your Majesty! Since this person is so ignorant and will be a hindrance to our affairs if we keep him, why don't we give him to him?"
A fierce old man behind him made a gesture of wiping his neck, and Prince Gong immediately turned around and glared at him.