"Miss Leng, your hair accessories are so beautiful." Gu Tingyu couldn't help but praise.
Leng Shuang paused, turned around, and glared at Gu Tingyu with a rosy face.
Gu Tingyu smiled, then reached out and touched Leng Shuang's earlobe, "Your ears are really red, are you shy?"
"I didn't."
Gu Tingyu smiled and leaned close to her ear, his warm breath sprayed on her ear, making Leng Shuang couldn't help but tremble, her cheeks instantly turned red, a flash of panic flashed across her face, and then she said
: "What are you talking nonsense about? Who is shy?"
Leng Shuang hurriedly changed the subject, "By the way, where are we staying tonight?"
"There is a village nearby. Let's go to the village and stay one night. We will think of a solution tomorrow." Leng Shuang suggested.
"Okay," Gu Tingyu nodded, and then asked, "Miss Leng, when did you learn medical skills?"
"This is what my mother taught me when I was a child," Leng Shuang said calmly.
"I see, then your medical skills must be very good. No wonder you were able to save and cure my mother-in-law." Gu Tingyu said.
Leng Shuang didn't say much. She speeded up. She didn't want him to continue to pursue her past. Her life was so simple.
Three days later, a carriage drove slowly towards the capital.
Gu Tingyu looked out the window, his expression indifferent, his fingers caressing the jade pendant hanging on his waist, which was his token.
"Your Majesty, don't worry, we will protect you," the coachman said, "but why don't you give the token to Your Majesty?"
Gu Tingyu shook his head: "I don't want to get involved too deeply."
"But your lord..."
"You don't understand," Gu Tingyu interrupted the coachman, "I know these things better than you. Stop talking about it. I'm begging you for this matter."
"Your Majesty," the coachman sighed.
Gu Tingyu opened the curtain and looked at the scene outside, a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes: "In these years, I have never returned to the capital, and I dare not go back. I just don't want to face them."
"My lord," the coachman hesitated, "have you really decided?"
"It's decided, I don't want to be the emperor, I just want to be an ordinary person, and I don't want to get involved in the fight for the right to inherit the throne." Gu Tingyu said firmly.
This is what he hates the most in his life, the fight for the right to be the heir.
"Your Majesty..." The coachman still wanted to persuade.
"Okay, stop talking," Gu Tingyu waved his hand, "This time when we return to the capital, we must pass on the news there. At least, my father and mother must know that I am alive and well."
The carriage stopped at the door of Gu's mansion. Gu Tingyu got out of the carriage and looked up at this once familiar house.
This place carries countless beautiful childhoods, the warm and happy life in my memory, but now it has become devastated and bruised.
He will never give up on these things!
Gu Tingyu turned around and left the gate of Gu Mansion, got on the sedan chair and rushed towards the palace.
——
"My concubine pays homage to your royal brother."
Gu Tingyu knelt on the ground and saluted.
"Get up," Zhao Guogong smiled and stretched out his hand to help him, "I heard that my brother has made meritorious service in Western Xinjiang. Why did he come back so soon?"
"My brother lived up to the divine grace and wiped out the rebels in Western Xinjiang." Gu Tingyu stood up and said with cupped hands, "It's just that I missed my relatives in the capital, so I returned early."
"It turns out I miss the people in the capital," Zhao Guogong laughed loudly and patted Gu Tingyu on the shoulder, "In that case, then stay a few more days. It's not interesting for you to stay in the capital anyway."
Gu Tingyu lowered his eyes and said nothing, as if he did not intend to accept Duke Zhao's words.
Zhao Guogong didn't mind either. After all, Gu Tingyu was an aloof child. He had been alienated from the royal family since he was sent to Western Xinjiang. If it weren't for Queen Zhao's relationship, he would probably never be willing to set foot in the palace in his life. Now he is willing to stay.
In the capital, he should be snickering.
"Since you are here
Well, I’ll take my leave now, I still have some government affairs to deal with.”
Gu Tingyu said respectfully: "Brother, please walk slowly."
After Duke Zhao Guo left, Gu Tingyu walked towards the inner hall.
In the inner hall, a woman dressed in pink sat in front of the dressing table. She slowly took off the veil on her face, revealing a charming and charming face.
This is Gu Tingyu's sister, Gu Yuning, who is also the current Queen Zhao.
"Are you back?" Gu Yuning's indifferent voice sounded.
"Um."
Gu Tingyu approached the bed and sat down: "Sister, what do you want from me?"
Gu Yuning looked out the window: "My father sent someone to invite me to have a meal just now. What do you think he said to me?"
"What?" Gu Tingyu raised his eyebrows.
"Father actually said that you are already dead." Gu Yuning raised a mocking smile at the corner of her mouth, "I really wonder if his head is broken and I can't live well."
Gu Tingyu was silent.
Gu Yuning snorted softly: "He said that I am the only bloodline of the Gu family, so he must cultivate me well. I would like to ask him, who should he rely on to cultivate the bloodline of the Gu family? Is it possible that he can do it himself?"
Gu Tingyu frowned slightly and said nothing.
"By the way, I heard from my father that you made meritorious service in Western Xinjiang and received a reward from the emperor. Is it true?"
Gu Tingyu nodded: "It does happen."
"Ha," Gu Yuning sneered, "I'm just saying, it's impossible for the emperor to suddenly realize his conscience and call you back to the capital. He really has another conspiracy."
Gu Tingyu lowered his head: "Sister, actually you don't have to worry. If I don't come back, the emperor can't do anything to me."
Gu Yuning looked at Gu Tingyu with a scrutinizing look in her eyes: "Of course I believe in your ability, but I always feel that the emperor's brother asked you to come back this time not just because of your meritorious service, he also intends to get rid of you."
Gu Tingyu was stunned.
"However," Gu Yuning laughed, "If you don't come back, we don't need to be afraid of him. I want to see what other tricks the emperor brother can come up with."
"What my sister said is absolutely true," Gu Tingyu curled his lips, "No matter what the emperor does, he can't escape the control of the imperial power. Over the years, he has become more and more stupid. I want to see how long this emperor can stay seated.
.”
Although Gu Tingyu's voice was calm, the light in his eyes revealed his desire for the throne.
Gu Yuning looked at him with a hint of surprise in her eyes. Then she sighed softly and whispered: "Ayu, I will definitely help you."
Gu Tingyu looked at Gu Yuning and pursed his thin lips: "Sister, no matter what it is, you just need to tell me and we can discuss it together."
"Um."
——
Three days later, the Northern Qi delegation left the capital.
At this banquet, the performance of the Northern Qi Emperor completely refreshed everyone's outlook. However, everyone was also happy to see the Northern Qi envoy fleeing in embarrassment and praised the Emperor for his wisdom and wisdom.
Of course, Gu Tingyu didn't hear these words of praise at all.
Gu Tingyu stood on the high tower, looking down at the bustling streets in the capital, with a fierce look in his eyes.
Gu Tingyu, we'll see!
When Gu Tingyu returned to Gu's house, Gu Changning and Gu Yuhan greeted him, holding his arms one on the left and the other on the right, calling him brother affectionately.
Gu Tingyu's face was cold, he flicked his sleeves and walked straight towards the main house.
"Brother Tingyu, I heard that you are back," Gu Changning smiled and pulled Gu Tingyu's sleeve, "You are coming back this time, aren't you going to the military camp?"
Gu Tingyu paused and turned to look at Gu Changning. His dark pupils were deep and distant: "Changning, do you know? I don't want to stay in the capital anymore. It's too depressing here."
"I know," Gu Changning said softly, "But brother Tingyu, have you forgotten what you promised grandma? Grandma said she hoped you would become a talented person and protect our Gu family."
Gu Tingyu shook his head: "I haven't forgotten.
"
"Then will you go back to Xijiang?"
"I won't go back for the time being," Gu Tingyu said calmly, "I want to stay in the capital for a few years and see how the people in Western Xinjiang live."
"Okay," Gu Changning said with a smile, "Then come with me to go sightseeing. Although Western Xinjiang is barren, the scenery is beautiful and suitable for tourism."
Gu Changning smiled and took Gu Tingyu's arm, "Brother Tingyu, let me tell you, there is a place in Western Xinjiang with many flowers. We can go and see it."
Gu Tingyu ruffled Gu Changning's long hair lovingly: "Okay, let's go see the flowers."
The two of them were walking hand in hand on the small road in the suburbs of Beijing. Gu Tingyu held Gu Changning's hand, and the two of them talked and laughed as if nothing had happened.
"Ayu," Gu Changning tilted his head and looked at Gu Tingyu, "You are in Xijiang this time, but are you married?"
Gu Tingyu nodded: "I'm married."
"That's great," Gu Changning said with envy: "Unlike me, who is busy all day long and has no time to think about marriage. Brother Tingyu, let me tell you, my parents recently arranged a marriage for me.
, but I'm not satisfied, you see..."
Gu Tingyu raised his head and looked at Gu Changning with warm eyes: "I think it might be better for you to get married at your age."
Gu Changning's eyes lit up instantly, and a pair of peach blossom eyes sparkled: "Really, you don't mind my age?"
"Silly girl, I don't mind your age. I remember you are a few years younger than me," Gu Tingyu touched Gu Changning's forehead, "But don't work too hard, just enjoy yourself."
"I also feel that I am quite comfortable now, but..." Gu Changning sighed, "I always feel that there is something missing in my heart."
Gu Tingyu smiled: "There will be a long time to come, there will always be."
Gu Changning looked at Gu Tingyu's gentle profile, and a faint light flashed in his eyes.
Gu Tingyu is a good man, as long as he can always stay by her side, that is enough.
As for his brother-in-law, hehe...
He wanted to see which one it was...
Western Xinjiang.
"Your Majesty, why do you want to let the tiger go back to the mountain?" General Chen asked puzzledly.
"Let the tiger return to the mountain?" Huangfu Hao sneered, "I want to let the tiger in."
"Ah?" General Chen didn't understand. "Your Majesty, my subordinates are stupid and really don't understand what you mean."