Gu Tingyu narrowed his eyes: "Who can change the emperor's decision?"
"My lord," the secret guard hesitated for a long time, "you...really don't want to go to the imperial city?"
Gu Tingyu sneered, his tone a bit cold.
"No, I'm not strong enough now to be an official in the court, and... I don't want to be restrained or controlled by others."
"But..." the secret guard frowned, "The emperor has issued an order. If you don't go, you will be disobeying the emperor's order!"
Gu Tingyu's smile became even thicker: "My father has always suppressed me over the years. I am not willing to accept it. I am not willing to be suppressed by him forever in this life! I don't like to be restrained!"
He has wanted to prove himself since he was a child, and now, he has done it.
But he still doesn't want to become an official in the court!
He would rather guard this huge Gu family!
"Your Majesty..."
"Forget it, please step back," Gu Tingyu waved his hand, "By the way, I remember that Mr. Gu and Imperial Physician Qin seem to have a close friendship. I would like to ask Imperial Physician Qin to make medicine for me."
Although Qin Yuyi has a weird temper, as long as he can afford the money, he is not afraid of rejection.
"Your Majesty," the secret guard hesitated for a while, "Actually, I have another way..."
"Um?"
"Don't the princess have a friend named Lan Yi? Lan Yi is good at medical skills. As long as the prince pays him with money, he will definitely be able to recruit him."
The corners of Gu Tingyu's mouth twitched twice. Use money to bribe Lan Yi? He couldn't imagine it!
"Okay, please step aside and I'll think about it."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Gu Tingyu waved his hand and asked the secret guard to retreat.
He looked at the scenery outside the window again, and finally left.
On the outskirts of Beijing, within the military camp.
Gu Tingyu sat in front of the table, tapping his fingers on the table. His handsome face was cold and cold, and there was a cold air between his brows.
Suddenly, his hand suddenly froze, and he slowly turned his head, his eyes falling on the girl standing at the door.
Dressed in a green shirt, she was pretty and elegant. She stood quietly behind him, her features were picturesque, and Gu Tingyu had an illusion in his trance.
It was as if the girl standing next to him was the girl he fell in love with for the first time.
It's a pity that the girl's face is still young and pure, and her charm has not faded away.
"Leng Shuang, why are you here?" Gu Tingyu's expression softened a little and asked...
Leng Shuang's mouth opened, but she stopped talking.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Gu Tingyu's hand caressed the tea cup, his brows tightened and his heart became raised, fearing that something might happen to Leng Shuang.
"Your Majesty," Leng Shuang's hands clenched the bundle, "I...I want to leave the palace and pursue freedom."
Gu Tingyu's body trembled.
His heart suddenly clenched, making it difficult to breathe.
He should have known long ago that once this girl Leng Shuang decided to leave, there would be no way to stay!
However, he couldn't bear it and couldn't bear her leaving just like that...
"Leng Shuang," the man smiled bitterly, "Where are you going? I'll accompany you."
At this moment, Leng Shuang burst into tears. She threw herself into Gu Tingyu's arms, hugged his waist tightly, and cried, "Your Majesty, I want to go to Beishan."
Beishan?
It is a high mountain in Beishan. It is covered with snow all year round and not a single blade of grass grows.
But……
"Leng Shuang," Gu Tingyu's eyes were firm, "I will accompany you wherever you want to go, but this time, I hope you make your own decision! If you want to go, I will go with you. If you don't want to go, I won't force you.
After all, we have all grown up and need to be independent."
Leng Shuang was stunned. She raised her head and looked at Gu Tingyu blankly.
"Your Majesty..."
There was a wry smile on Gu Tingyu's lips.
"I should have let go and should not have detained you in the palace. I just wanted to give you the best, instead of restricting you all the time. Leng Shuang, if you like it,
Then let's pursue our own happiness. I believe you will definitely meet a man who loves you and loves you."
He won't interfere with her decision, but he hopes... she won't leave him too far.
Leng Shuang's throat was choked with sobs: "Your Majesty, thank you, I know you really love me, I will not let you down, I will not cowardly escape again, since you are not willing to become an official in the court, I will accompany you
You travel around the world, and if you like the Four Kingdoms, we will travel to the Four Kingdoms!"
"good."
Gu Tingyu smiled and reached out to rub her head.
His fingers are long and slender, with distinct joints, and are extremely beautiful.
Leng Shuang's heart suddenly skipped a beat and she was a little nervous.
"Go and rest," Gu Tingyu stood up, "If you are tired, just sleep on the bed. I won't touch you."
Leng Shuang's cheeks turned red and she bit her lip: "Your Majesty, I will try my best to be your right-hand man and won't drag you down."
"fool."
The man curled his lips and smiled, his voice endearing.
Leng Shuang's heart felt hot, like spring water rippling.
She lowered her head, hiding the excitement in her eyes, and walked towards the door.
"Wait!" Gu Tingyu suddenly called out to her, "You have forgotten one more thing."
Leng Shuang was startled and looked at Gu Tingyu blankly: "What?"
"My jade pendant!"
When Leng Shuang got engaged to him, she wore the engagement jade on her body. It wasn't because she didn't want to take it off, but in fact...she was shy.
A touch of warmth emerged in Gu Tingyu's heart.
Even though this girl has been married into the palace for many years, she still maintains her original purity and simplicity, like a green lotus, pure and flawless.
"My lord."
Leng Shuang lowered her head and whispered: "I...I don't dare to see my mother."
Gu Tingyu was silent for a while, then he turned around and walked to Leng Shuang, stretched out his hand and took her slender arm: "I'll go find mother with you.
Leng Shuang's eyes widened in surprise.
"Don't you dislike your mother? Why do you still want to see her?"
Gu Tingyu sighed: "At the beginning, I was sorry for your mother, but over the years, I haven't been able to make up for it."
Leng Shuang pursed her lips: "As long as you figure it out, let's go quickly."
Gu Tingyu and Leng Shuang went to the south courtyard. During the journey, Leng Shuang remained silent.
She thought that the prince didn't like her mother, so he didn't want to see her.
Who would have thought that the prince would be willing to find his mother for her?
At this moment, she felt the tip of her nose was sore, and there were crystal tears in her eyes, and she almost fell down.
Your Majesty is really good!
He has changed so much for her! How virtuous and capable is she to marry such an excellent man?
In the south courtyard, the woman was leaning on a reclining chair with her eyes closed, and she opened her eyes after hearing the footsteps.
Her eyes fell on Leng Shuang's pale face, and a gloomy look flashed in her eyes, but it only returned to normal for a short moment.
"Shuang'er, are you here?"
Mother Gu stood up with a smile and faced Leng Shuang: "You have worked hard to take care of Yu'er during this time."
"It's okay," Leng Shuang shook his head, "I have nothing to do anyway."
As soon as she finished speaking, she caught a glimpse of Gu Tingyu beside her, her face slightly red, a little embarrassed.
"This is a gift for you," Gu Tingyu took out a hairpin from the brocade box and handed it to Leng Shuang.
Leng Shuang took it blankly, her hand holding the hairpin trembling a little. She raised her eyes and stared at the man in front of her, with tears in her eyes, but she smiled.
In this world...only the prince treats her the best!
"This..." Leng's mother looked hesitant and frowned, "Yu'er, this is a gift from the emperor, you'd better put it away."
Gu Tingyu frowned: "Mother, the emperor's reward is not valuable, you don't have to refuse."
Are the emperor's rewards worthless?
if
If others say this, Leng Shuang will definitely sneer at him.
But it was Gu Tingyu who said it, and she didn't question it.
Because every word Gu Tingyu said is the truth.
Leng Shuang inserted the wooden hairpin into her bun, then she touched her head and looked at Gu Tingyu in confusion.
Gu Tingyu's eyes always stayed on Leng Shuang and never moved away.
He seemed...to like her appearance more.
"Shuang'er, let me take you to rest."
Leng Shuang nodded obediently and followed Gu Tingyu into the room.
The door was slammed shut, blocking the blazing gaze from outside the courtyard.
Leng Shuang breathed a sigh of relief. She touched the wooden hairpin on her neck with her fingers and showed a bright smile.
Gu Tingyu built a courtyard in the backyard of Gu Mansion, named Bamboo Garden.
There are many green bamboos planted in this bamboo garden. The bamboo leaves are green and rustle when the wind blows.
In the courtyard deep in the bamboo forest, there is a table, and Gu Tingyu is sitting on it, drinking tea, and he is unparalleled in beauty.
Suddenly, a kitten rushed in. It was very fast and reached Gu Tingyu's knees in a few jumps.
"Meow!"
The little guy let out a sweet cry, and grabbed the hem of Gu Tingyu's clothes with his furry paws.
It raised its head and glanced at Gu Tingyu, then continued to lick its paws and narrowed its eyes with satisfaction.
Suddenly, it sensed something and raised its head suddenly.
I saw a woman in white standing outside the courtyard.
She is extremely beautiful, with snow-white skin, like a snow lotus, elegant and moving.
The little guy was startled, jumped down in a hurry, ran to Leng Shuang's feet and rubbed it, feeling aggrieved.
Why did the master bring her back?
She has obviously promised to stay here to accompany Gu Tingyu!
Leng Shuang knelt down and stroked its fur: "I know you are reluctant to leave me, but you must leave with me this time."
The little guy whimpered twice and lay pitifully in her arms.
Leng Shuang sighed softly and stood up slowly: "Your Majesty, I'll take my leave first."
She was about to turn around and leave, but she heard Gu Tingyu's indifferent voice.
"Wait a moment."
Leng Shuang was stunned.
She turned back and looked at Gu Tingyu in surprise.
"You want to come with me?"
Gu Tingyu slightly raised his thin lips, the slight arc revealing alienation.
His eyes always stayed on Leng Shuang's face and never moved away.
"Yes," Leng Shuang lowered his head, "In this life, I am destined to let the prince down. I hope the prince will find another beautiful woman."
Gu Tingyu said nothing, but his eyes gradually became colder.
After a long time, he spoke again: "I agree."
He didn't agree with Leng Shuang's leaving, but he needed to let her know that he really liked her.
Now that she has recognized him, he no longer has to hide her existence. This chapter has been completed!