In fact, at this moment, she didn't believe Yao Mengxian's statement. Something must have happened to Ji Yuying. Mrs. Tang hadn't come back yet, so she was probably dealing with the follow-up for Ji Yuying.
I say this just to save the Kong family’s face!
Kong Shuhuan reluctantly smiled at Yao Mengxian. She was panicking at the moment, but she couldn't tell Yao Mengxian about this matter, even if they were good sisters.
Gu Chengyu was also waiting boredly. In fact, the banquet was coming to an end. But the host hadn't come over yet, and Gu Chengyu couldn't leave even if he wanted to.
Lu Chen's eyes flickered, and then he said something unintentionally, "I don't know who killed the harm for the people. Who does Jin Yu think put the aphrodisiac incense?"
Gu Chengyu frowned. Lu Chen didn't know what it meant. Why do you always act so enigmatic? Didn't you just want to say that he did it?
From the time Lu Chen took him to Prince Jing's Mansion, he knew that this person was approaching him with impure motives. But he felt that as a sixth-grade official, what could he have that deserved such attention from others?
That day, a honey trap was used in Prince Jing's mansion. Wasn't that what Prince Jing meant? What did Prince Jing like about him?
Gu Chengyu smiled self-deprecatingly. Could it be that everyone saw his potential? He couldn't help but think arrogantly.
"I don't know. Does Brother Lu know?" Gu Chengyu said casually.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "Jin Yu is going back to his hometown tomorrow, right? It's a homecoming in fine clothes this time. It's a pity that I have never left the capital in my entire life!"
Gu Chengyu felt horrified when he heard this. Doesn't this guy also want to go with him? But don't.
"Brother Lu, is it not easy for you to see the cultural scenery outside the capital? It shouldn't be difficult for you to find a job outside the capital, right?"
Lu Chen really grinned this time, so real that Gu Chengyu could even see the smile in his eyes.
"It's a pity that I have already found a job in the capital. Otherwise, as you said, it would be a good choice to go abroad." Lu Chen's next words surprised Gu Chengyu.
"Oh? What kind of errand has Brother Lu planned? Why haven't I heard Brother Lu say anything about it? I'm here to congratulate Brother Lu first."
No wonder the world is envious of the children of these noble families. It is much easier for them to find jobs than the children of officials. And ordinary positions are still looked down upon. How can this not be enviable?
Lu Chen smiled mysteriously, "Not many people know about this matter, but I can tell you first that it is an official position of fourth rank."
When Lu Chen spoke, the smell of alcohol from his mouth met Gu Chengyu's side face, carrying the aroma of strong alcohol.
Gu Chengyu quickly tilted his head to the side and kept talking. Why are you so close?
Looking at Lu Chen's bright eyes, his eyebrows were almost twisted into a rope. Is he drunk?
"Congratulations to Brother Lu. However, drinking too much alcohol can harm your health, so Brother Lu should drink less!"
Gu Chengyu originally wanted to ask about Lu Chen's errand, but when he saw Lu Chen's appearance, he probably drank a lot and was probably drunk. He instantly lost interest.
Lu Chen was stunned when he heard this, and then burst into laughter.
"I can drink well! I'm not drunk. Do you think I'm drunk and talking nonsense?"
Gu Chengyu was speechless for a long time. Could it be that Lu Chen was stimulated by something today? He suddenly thought of Prince Jing. Could it be that he was abandoned by the First Chaos? He made a malicious guess in his heart and looked at Lu Chen's face, which also became strange.
After Lu Chen laughed, he suddenly became solemn and said, "Actually, it would be great if you could let it go."
Gu Chengyu was a little confused. What did he mean by letting him go?
Lu Chen poured the wine and said softly: "The crown prince will be established soon, and the capital will be in chaos soon."
Gu Chengyu then remembered that there had been rumors that the emperor wanted to establish a prince, but recently there had been no news and he had forgotten about it.
Is the news brought by Lu Chen accurate? No! In fact, Gu Chengyu knew that this matter was inevitable without Lu Chen's reminder.
The current emperor's health is getting worse day by day, and sooner or later he will have to establish a crown prince. Coupled with the pressure from the officials in the DPRK, the emperor cannot keep delaying.
So who will the emperor choose? The eldest prince that he prefers the most? Or the second prince who is his legitimate son?
As for the third prince, he always felt that both his power and character were too much for him to use. Did Wan Xuenian commit suicide before, and was it not clear to the emperor?
The last one, Prince Jing, believed that the emperor had not included him in the selection of the crown prince. In other words, Prince Jing had been kicked out in advance by the emperor.
But is Prince Jing willing to do so? No! If Prince Jing is not willing, then if the emperor chooses the prince, will Prince Jing resist? He does not know whether Prince Jing has made any plans in private.
And the other princes would not give in. No wonder Lu Chen said that the capital was going to be in chaos.
Gu Chengyu suddenly thought about Lu Chen and Qin Min who were planning an errand at this time? Why didn't these two people choose to avoid it? Why should they rush to do the errand?
It seems that these two people are already in a team, otherwise they would not choose to work at this stall.
After thinking about this, Gu Chengyu knew that he must not get involved. Otherwise, he might be involved in this torrent and become cannon fodder in the political game.
I don't know which team this Lu Chen is on. Is he Prince Jing? Gu Chengyu shook his head. None of this has anything to do with him. He can only concentrate on being his pure minister.
It seems that I have to keep a distance from Lu Chen in the future, otherwise it will be tragic if he is misunderstood and becomes a faction.
By the time Gu Chengyu left the eldest princess's residence, it was already more than an hour later.
Gu Chengyu exhaled. Why does something happen every time he attends a banquet like this? Can't everything go smoothly?
Taking the return gift from the eldest princess's palace, Gu Chengyu opened it and took a look. He found that the thing inside was very expensive, and it turned out to be a painting. There was also a jade pendant and a yellow jade paperweight next to it.
Looking at the quality of the paperweight and jade pendant, Gu Chengyu knew that these two items were not cheap, and even very expensive.
Gu Chengyu has not unfolded the painting. He plans to wait until he returns to his house to open it and look at it. The carriage is small, and if it is a precious calligraphy and painting, it will be easily damaged if it is opened.
This is an apology from the eldest princess's palace, and it is worth a lot of money.
And it was a thank you gift for the painting. When the boy handed these to him, he only conveyed his apology. But he knew that the painting he painted was to be dedicated to the Queen. The Princess's Mansion prides itself on strict rules.
Naturally, I would not take his paintings for free.
Although in the eyes of others, he also had advantages. However, the eldest princess's mansion would not take advantage of him, not to mention that they were not short of money.
"Jin Yu! Why are you running so fast? You go back and wait. I want to tell my parents that I will go back to my hometown with you tomorrow."
Suddenly, a carriage caught up from behind, and Zhu Pang's voice came from the carriage.
Gu Chengyu shook his head and laughed, this guy is just too playful.