Lu Chen's heart sank to the bottom. He had known Prince Jing for so many years. He thought he knew Prince Jing very well before, but now, he felt that he could not see through him more and more. But no matter what Prince Jing wanted to do, he could help.
There are only so many.
After seeing people's hearts for a long time, how could he know nothing about Prince Jing's temperament and plans? No matter how he covers it up and disguises it, there will always be traces to follow.
"Don't make it too obvious. Gu Chengyu is not easy to handle." Lu Chen looked at Prince Jing's tired face and finally softened his heart.
Prince Jing smiled. Even if Lu Chen knew that he had ulterior motives for Gu Chengyu, he wouldn't care. Sooner or later, Lu Chen would know what kind of person he was. Six years of friendship is not so easy to give up.
It won't be long before the showdown comes. If Lu Chen can stand on his side, it will give him an extra chance of winning.
Gu Chengyu looked at the begonias and irises in front of them that were blooming brilliantly under the sun. They were so colorful, and there were butterflies dancing on them. It was a beautiful time in spring, and it was a great time to enjoy flowers.
His thoughts couldn't help but drift away again. It was a pity that he was about to take the imperial examination. Otherwise, he would take his second sister and his family on an outing to avoid wasting this wonderful time. Gu Chengyu couldn't help but be entranced as he watched.
"Ouch!" Suddenly a delicate female voice sounded, shocking Gu Chengyu back to his senses.
Gu Chengyu looked in the direction of the sound and found a woman squatting on the ground. She seemed to have sprained her foot and couldn't stand up even if she wanted to.
Gu Chengyu glanced at the direction she came from. She probably came out of the garden. But Gu Chengyu didn't see this woman just now. He looked at the basket at his feet, which contained some petals, which must have been freshly picked.
The woman lowered her head, and Gu Chengyu didn't see her appearance clearly. However, what caught his attention was the woman's dress. He saw that she was wearing a mourning dress. Yes, it was a mourning dress. It seemed that during the mourning period, most of the elders in the family had just passed away.
Went not long ago.
Gu Chengyu saw that she couldn't stand up and seemed to be in pain. He had to look at the chamberlain who was standing not far behind him just now and asked him to come forward and take a look. Unexpectedly, Gu Chengyu turned around and found that the chamberlain was still standing just now.
I don't know where they went, but only the two of them were left here.
Gu Chengyu frowned, there was something wrong with this situation. There were only two of them here, a man and a woman alone, wouldn't there be trouble? Gu Chengyu suddenly felt that this was a conspiracy, he sat up in the pavilion, and planned to return along the previous route.
At this time, the woman seemed to have seen Gu Chengyu, and she quickly called out to persuade him to stay, "Sir! The little girl's ankle is sprained. Please ask the master to call someone for the little girl."
Gu Chengyu originally planned to ignore her and leave. Suddenly he heard her words and turned around to see that the woman was looking up at him.
The ancients said that a girl should be pretty and filial, and this is true. This girl is in her prime, with eyebrows like green feathers, eyes full of autumn water, and she is ready to cry. Look at her skin as white as snow, her waist as if she is bound, and her figure is set off by white mourning clothes.
Down, it looks even more weak and pitiable.
The woman bit her teeth lightly and looked at Gu Chengyu with hope. For such a fragile beauty, as long as he is a man, he will generally not refuse the beauty's advances.
The chamberlain hiding in the dark watched the two people's every move carefully. Even the prince had to nod and praise Miss Xi's appearance, so he was not afraid that Gu Chengyu would not be tempted.
This is the palace of Prince Jing. How can a filial woman run around? Even if she has some relationship with Prince Jing, she cannot run around in the palace. Gu Chengyu himself doesn't believe it when he says that this woman is acting like this and that there is no conspiracy.
In short, regardless of whether there was a conspiracy or not, Gu Chengyu was not sensitive to any of this. He glanced at the woman and left.
The woman didn't react until Gu Chengyu had already walked out of the pavilion and walked a long way.
She didn't expect that the boy would just turn around and leave without a trace of hesitation. For the first time, she had doubts about her flawless appearance. She put her hand on her fair and moist face and stroked it. The touch was still so moist, and she felt a little Senseless.
Not only her, but even the chamberlain standing in the dark was shocked. She didn't expect Mr. Gu to leave so simply and without any nostalgia. He was a eunuch and thought Miss Xi was really beautiful. He didn't know what Mr. Gu was. idea.
He quickly adjusted his robes, walked out of the darkness, and chased Gu Chengyu in the direction where he had gone.
Seeing that everyone had gone away, Xi'er had to stand up. She looked at her ankle, and there was indeed some swelling there. In order not to make Gu Chengyu suspicious, she really sprained her foot, but it was not that serious! She could still walk barely. of.
She snorted in her heart, who is this person? He looks better than Wei Jie, but his temper is so cold and cold, not at all similar to what the prince described.
Without asking for help, the woman picked up the flower basket on the ground and limped toward a small courtyard in the opposite direction.
When Gu Chengyu was about to arrive at Prince Jing's study, he heard footsteps chasing after him. Gu Chengyu knew who was behind him without looking back.
"Mr. Gu, why did you leave so quickly? My general had a stomachache and went to the toilet. When he came back, he saw that you were no longer where you were. He almost scared me out."
The waiter hurriedly caught up with Gu Chengyu, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and explained to Gu Chengyu with a flattering smile.
Gu Chengyu stopped, glanced at the chamberlain, and then said with a smile: "I'm sorry, Eunuch Lao is worried. Prince Jing should have calmed down by now, right? It's time for me to say goodbye. "
Prince Jing might have some ulterior motives in keeping him here, right? For example, the beauty trap just now
The chamberlain paused when he heard this, and then said with a normal expression: "Master, wait a moment, I will go and report to the steward."
The waiter felt a little guilty because he had not completed the task assigned by the prince.
Gu Chengyu didn't have to wait long before Xiao Chengzi came out in person.
"Sir! Your Majesty, please come in."
Gu Chengyu nodded and thanked her, then followed Xiao Chengzi into the study.
"I really neglected Mr. Gu today, I hope you don't mind." Prince Jing apologized to Gu Chengyu as soon as he saw Gu Chengyu come in.
When Prince Jing saw Gu Chengyu's undisturbed appearance, he knew that it had not happened. He was not disappointed either. If Gu Chengyu fell for the bait so easily, he wouldn't have to put in all this effort. It is easy to win over a person who loves women, but it is also easy to win over someone who likes women. It is easy to miss things for the sake of women.
Lu Chen was drinking tea at the table and did not interrupt, let alone look at Gu Chengyu.
"Your Majesty's words are serious. You are not in good health, so you naturally need more rest." Gu Chengyu didn't want to have close contact with these two people anymore. He was a little depressed. Why were so many people trying to take advantage of him?
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince is here!" A servant suddenly called outside the door, interrupting the words that were about to come to Gu Chengyu's mouth.