"It's not time to tell the truth yet, I'm just taking precautions, otherwise my mother will be the first to fall out with me."

Gu Changting sighed, and Xin Nian was a little curious now. She put her arms around his neck and asked: "I have noticed before that you and the prince seem to be less close, but not to this point. What happened again?"

?It actually made you want to cut ties with the Liao family?"

Gu Changting was silent for a long time. Just when Xin Nian thought he would not speak, he suddenly whispered: "Do you still remember the case of the murder of the Xixia envoy?"

Xin Nian was already half lying in his arms, stroking his hair. When he heard this, his eyes widened. Then he stood up suddenly and said in shock: "You... you mean that case... and... the future...

The part that surfaces?”

Gu Changting nodded solemnly and said softly: "Actually, if you think about it carefully, are those officials crazy because of poverty? Or are they desperate because they owe loan sharks and they take risks? And... why are they all working together? One person loses his mind and goes crazy,

Everyone else has gone crazy? What is the reason that caused them to commit such a murder that shocked the world in order to make money? Who can make them unite and become almost monolithic? Also, of course, the tributes from the Xixia mission are all

Rare and rare treasures, but after the tragedy, who has so much energy to secretly smuggle so many tributes into the warehouse and exchange them for money?"

Xin Nian was completely paralyzed. The only person who could have such a powerful method was the emperor. And under the emperor, only the prince could do it reluctantly.

No wonder...no wonder Gu Changting was bound to the prince's camp from birth because of his identity, but he finally broke up with him, but...it's not right either.

Xin Nian frowned and muttered: "You are the smartest person, and you never base your suspicions on the prince. Whenever you suspect the prince, you must not only rely on guesswork, but must have some evidence. But I don't understand that the prince is already so noble.

, is he still short of money? Even if he is short of money, the Liao family is behind him. As you said, there is no way he would be so poor that he would go crazy and cause such a tragedy. What is going on? "

"Yes, what is going on? Not to mention His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who is more than ten thousand people, is the Liao family, which is also a big family. Nian Nian, you only said that our palace relies on the farm and industry to make money every day, but

The palace always abides by its duties, so what path does the Liao family not take, secretly or openly? What business does it not do? In terms of money, how can Duanqin's palace compare to it? Why has it come to the point where mother and Jiaru have to spend money on their own property and pay for it?

?”

Gu Changting smiled bitterly. Xin Nian looked at him, even his voice trembled, and said softly: "Come to think of it, although you Gu Changting are a decent person who doesn't rub dirt in your eyes, you are not incapable of adapting. No matter whether it's the prince or Liao,

Regardless of the clan, no matter what they do, as long as they can keep the glory and wealth of Prince Duan's palace, with your natural identity, you will recognize it just by pinching your nose, how come you...are unwilling to join in?"

"Yes." Gu Changting did not answer Xin Nian, but still just nodded: "Nian Nian, you really understand me. I am not that noble. Although I am not complicit, I am not going to betray this natural camp. I am

Prince Duan, my mother is a concubine born in the Liao family. Even if we have different temperaments and political opinions, at most we will have less contact. I will try my best to serve the country and the people and do more good deeds."

Yes, this is the truth. Gu Changting is far from noble enough to betray the prince's camp in order to safeguard justice, even at the expense of Prince Duan's palace and his family. Unless...

"Did the Emperor's side... reveal any clues?"

Xin Nian trembled when he heard his own voice: This is a battle for the right to inherit the throne. Since ancient times, the dangers of court battles cannot be compared to this. Of course, if you win, you can rise to the top in one step, but once you lose, you will be doomed.

.

Gu Changting looked at her in surprise. After a long while, he smiled softly and pinched her face: "As expected of me, Niannian. You didn't get involved in this before, but you are so sharp."

"Is the Emperor really interested?"

"I can't tell at the moment." Gu Changting shook his head: "I feel that the prince's holy family seems to be even more prosperous than before."

"Then why do you... Even if you are planning ahead, it's still too early. Let's have another look."

"Based on my intuition." Gu Changting looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "After all, I still have some understanding of the emperor; besides... the Liao family is in the limelight now, just like we set off firecrackers and fireworks

, when it blooms at its most splendid and lively, it’s time to burn out and come to an end.”

Xin Nian nodded and remained silent. Gu Changting looked at her, and his heart suddenly moved. His hand around her shoulders tightened, and he whispered in her ear: "Nian Nian, if, I mean if, the prince's side

It’s really unreliable. Tell me, who should I turn to?”

Xin Nian rolled his eyes at him and whispered: "Are you testing me? How did I know about the fight in the court?"

"This is not a test, but even if you say it casually, I won't take it seriously. You also know a few princes, so we can just treat it as a small talk between husband and wife."

Xin Nian blinked twice and suddenly said softly: "Perhaps... the fifth prince can consider it? Although he has a bad reputation outside, I feel that the emperor seems to value him very much."

Gu Changting was so surprised this time that he even let go of his hand unconsciously. Xin Nian almost slipped down and subconsciously put his arms around his neck and said angrily: "What are you doing? You are the one who brought me here. Now

Let go if you tell me to let go?"

"Sorry, sorry, I was too shocked."

Gu Changting hurriedly hugged her again, and then asked: "Nian Nian, you are obviously not just talking casually. My husband wants to ask you for advice. Why do you think the emperor values ​​the fifth prince? He has not been crowned king yet."

Xin Nian muttered: "I think of the day when Eunuch Xue came to deliver the decree, the time when you were crowned king. Do you still remember how he comforted you at that time?"

Gu Changting thought about it carefully for a while and said with a wry smile: "My heart was full of grief at that time, and I didn't pay attention to what he said. What? Did you pay attention?"

Xin Nian nodded: "My memory is not that good. I can remember it word for word, but I clearly remember that Eunuch Xue said that I want you to express your condolences. After the old prince died in the battle, there will be no one the emperor can rely on."

It’s just the Crown Prince, the Fifth Prince and you and a few others..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Changting nodded and said, "Yes, I am a little impressed by what you said. Eunuch Xue did indeed say that at that time. Sure enough... Sure enough..."

Sure enough, he said two words in a row, but didn't go on. Xin Nian already had a clue in his mind, so he asked curiously: "Then what kind of person is this fifth prince? I heard from Aunt Gu that his image in the rumors is not very good.
Chapter completed!