Why didn't the emperor know that Gu Zhiyuan's defection was because Pei Jinting was causing trouble?
Although the matter has reached this point, it can be regarded as an open case. After all, it is very unpleasant that the matter has reached this stage. He put down the tea cup in his hand and turned his eyes.
He touched a pair of bronze talismans placed on the desk, picked up one of them and threw it hard, but his aim was tilted to the east, west, east, west, and almost hit Gu Zhiyuan who was huddled aside.
"You have turned a good marriage into such a mess. Do you still care about the law? If you were like this, you would be exiled to the army..."
"However..." the emperor paused, "I remember that you were calm, loyal and diligent in the past, so I will forget about being exiled..."
The ministers below all twitched their brows when they heard this. If Pei Jinting could be considered calm and loyal, it would be snowing this June.
Fortunately, the emperor's next words made all the ministers happy.
"Even if you are not exiled, I can't prevent you from losing your memory, lest you do such nonsense next time. I will apologize tomorrow."
"Additionally, fifty rods..."
Two men with fleshy faces and thick torture sticks in their hands entered the hall.
Pei Jinting also cooperated and went out of the palace. He said nothing when the cane was used, his head was covered with cold sweat and his face was pale.
After the cane was finished, the emperor waved his hand and said, "Send it to Pei's house and give it to his bride."
After entering the palace from Pei Jinting, Gu Qingyuan felt worried and worried, rolling around on the bed like flipping pancakes.
Pei Jinting asked her to go to bed early, how could she sleep?
If she was at the Imperial Mansion that day, she would not have thrown out the covenant to Pei Jinting just for the sake of quick gain.
Maybe things wouldn't be where they are today.
Even if she inevitably has to marry Lu Wenze, she can still find a way to divorce him.
She clutched the quilt underneath her tightly.
Gu Qingyuan, calm down, you can find a way.
Pei Jinting won't let her follow him into the palace, so maybe she can go into the palace by herself.
She also had the badge given to her by Concubine Lu, so there was no reason for Pei Jinting to be responsible for what the two of them had done.
If she tells the truth about the matter, it may alleviate some of everyone's anger towards Pei Jinting.
She has been alone all this time, relying on herself all the way to where she is now.
The mountains fall, the water flows. She can't just rely on Pei Jinting.
After thinking about it, Gu Qingyuan lifted the quilt and got out of bed, dressed herself neatly, and then called Shuangzhi in and told her to enter the palace.
At this time, hurried footsteps came from outside, "The young master is back."
Gu Qingyuan's face suddenly became extremely surprised, and she quickly got up and ran out.
Outside, Gu Qingyuan saw the bearer carrying a soft sedan in, with Pei Jinting sitting on it.
There is no longer the arrogance she saw in the past.
She saw drops of sweat falling on his head, and his face was as pale as white paper.
Also, his clothes, red clothes, are too red. If you look closely, you can see that they are not the original color, but the color after being soaked in blood.
He is injured!
Gu Qingyuan realized.
She staggered down the steps and threw herself next to the sedan chair, her voice hoarse.
"Why...why did you become like this...Your Majesty..." Looking closer, she saw the shocking blood marks on his shoulders and back.
She was beaten by Mr. Ruan once, and even though she didn't bleed, she was still in excruciating pain.
Wouldn't it be more tragic for Pei Jinting to do this?
He opened his half-closed eyes and curled the corners of his lips.
"Fortunately you didn't follow me into the palace."
Gu Qingyuan stood there, pursed her lips, watching him being carried into the house and placed on the couch.
Soon a doctor came to clean Pei Jinting and apply medicine. Gu Qingyuan stood in the corner of the couch, looking confused.
Until everyone dispersed, she and Pei Jinting were left alone in the room.
"You are my son, and I should protect you."
Gu Qingyuan came back to her senses. It was undeniable that she was confused because of these words.
He is not a lover, but his words are moving.
She was stunned as if she didn't expect that Pei Jinting's words would reveal a protective meaning for her.
She has not experienced many relationships, let alone flirting with men.
Such a straightforward show of affection left her Hao Ran at a loss.
She gently changed the topic and asked Pei Jinting what happened in the palace.
Hearing that Lu Wenze recognized Gu Yunniang's marriage, he nodded, "That's good. They are indeed a good couple."
It's wrong to think about it, why would her uncle Gu Zhiyuan talk such nonsense?
Anyone can tell that the preface and subtext of his words are inconsistent, but he just said it.
And he said it so confidently.
She asked, "What did you do with my uncle?"
Pei Jinting was startled for a moment, and then seemed to agree with Gu Qingyuan's words, "I will give them a big gift then."
Gu Qingyuan was a little dumbfounded. If it was really a big gift, Lu Wenze didn't know if he was in the mood to accept it.
She looked at Pei Jinting. He was lying on the quilt at the moment, his face was pale, and his hair was as black as crow feathers.
Qingjun's face looked a little tired.
Thinking that his injury was partly because of her, I felt a little weak.
By some strange coincidence, she stretched out her hand to push the hair aside from his forehead, and then she hurriedly took her hand back as if she had hit something hot.
Pei Jinting looked at her like a timid sparrow on a branch, and held her hand, his palm warm and generous.
He stared at the rouge color on Gu Qingyuan's face, not allowing her to dodge in the slightest, and spoke regretfully.
"It's a pity that we can't have a wedding today."
He spoke too frivolously, put her hand to his lips, and felt his warm breath on the back of her hand.
Gu Qingyuan winced with her fingertips, glanced at his injuries, and whispered, "The days are long and I won't regret it..."
Pei Jinting raised his lips and raised his eyebrows slightly, "I didn't hear you clearly. Please come closer and speak."
Gu Qingyuan was confused. They were the only two in the room. Even if she spoke softly, would he not be able to hear her clearly?
You can't hit his ear during the cane punishment, it will make him deaf.
She hesitated for a moment, lowered her head slightly, and someone grabbed the back of her head, forcing her to go further down.
Pei Jinting grabbed Gu Qingyuan's lips and plundered them fiercely. He put one hand around Gu Qingyuan's shoulders and hugged her very tightly.
Gu Qingyuan wanted to push him with her hands, but thinking of the injuries on his body, she almost suffocated from the kiss.
When he let her go, Gu Qingyuan's lips were swollen, and a trace of blood oozed from the corners of Pei Jinting's lips.
Pei Jinting stopped panting, rubbed his lower lip with his index finger knuckle, and when he saw the blood on it, he breathed heavily,
"If you dare to bite me, I will settle the score with you after I recover."
Gu Qingyuan was very dissatisfied with the charge that Pei Jinting gave her.
It was obvious that he had gone too far, the base of her tongue was numb, and her teeth accidentally hit his lips. How could it be her fault?
Pei Jinting saw her unhappy face, and his whole person became alive. He raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Not convinced?"
Gu Qingyuan pushed his hand away, and Pei Jinting grabbed the girl with her backhand, took the girl to the couch, and pressed her down.
"The injury on my back is very painful. I need to rest. You are here to accompany me."
Gu Qingyuan sneered, she didn't expect that the dignified young master would resort to such tricks.
She experienced too many things this day. Gu Qingyuan tried hard to adjust her breathing and try to stay awake, but she still fell asleep without realizing it.
She didn't know that after she fell asleep, the man beside her opened his eyes.