Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 344: The Past Is Desolate
Lu Ning smiled slightly, poured himself a glass, and paid tribute to Gu Zhili: "Master Gu, if you don't mind, I would like to take your Highness's place and have a few drinks with you!"
Gu Zhili was startled, then twisted his beard and laughed and said, "Okay! Since the leader of the Lu Gang is so elegant, I will stay with him until the end!"
Gu Jiyun quickly raised his glass and said, "My father is old and the doctor said you should not drink too much."
He turned to look at Lu Ning and smiled maliciously: "I have long heard that the leader of the Lu Gang is in trouble. I wonder if I can give you a favor and how many drinks will I have with you?"
Lu Ning smiled faintly, raised his glass and said, "I dare not say anything else. In terms of drinking capacity, I have never been afraid of anyone!".
King Yi suddenly held her hand down, with a worried look on his face: "Today is just a family dinner, and no one is forcing you to drink, so why do you need to show off?"
Lu Ning slowly withdrew his hand and suddenly became polite: "Your Highness has saved me several times today, so it doesn't matter if I drink a few drinks for you! Besides, today is Mr. Gu's birthday, and there are singing and dancing, but if there is no wine,
Isn’t it a disappointment!”
After that, she drank a few more drinks with Gu Jiyun without hesitation.
The sound of drums and music in the flower hall was lively, and the strong fragrance of musk from the incense burner overflowed.
The people at the dinner table were chatting happily, laughing constantly, and it was just polite nonsense.
What surprised Lu Ning was that although Gu Jiyun looked sickly, his drinking capacity was not inferior to his own. Even after several heavy drinks, his expression remained unchanged.
Just at this time, a little maid came over and reported: "Master, the clothes of Gang Leader Lu have been dried."
Lu Ning was overjoyed and quickly stood up, cupped his hands to Gu Zhili and said, "In that case, I'll excuse you for a moment. I'll come as soon as I can!"
After that, she took off King Yi's cloak and gave it back to him, then followed the little maid to the backyard to change clothes.
King Yi looked at the wind robe in his arms and was lost in thought for a moment: The fragrance on it could no longer be distinguished from his own or from Lu Ning's. The body temperature was his and hers...
"Your Highness! Are you okay?" Gu Zhili saw the strange look on King Yi's face and quickly asked with concern.
"It's nothing, I'm just a little tipsy." King Yi put down his wind robe and instantly regained his usual smile.
Seeing Lu Ning walking away, Gu Zhili drank a glass of wine and sighed deeply, his face filled with worry that was so thick that he couldn't get rid of it.
King Yi smiled lightly and asked, "Why do you sigh, Master Gu?"
Gu Zhili stood up, bowed deeply to King Yi, and said sincerely: "To be honest, I'm inviting Your Highness to a banquet today. I actually have something to ask for!"
King Yi didn't seem to be surprised. He turned the ring on his thumb and said casually: "Master Gu, why did you say this? Not only do you have Wang Su behind you, but you have also become a relative of the emperor by marrying a daughter. This king is nothing but
This is an idle clan, so how can I help you?"
"Your Highness, you can't say that!" Gu Zhili said worriedly: "This matter concerns the eldest prince. He is your relative. I'm afraid you are the only one who can speak to me!"
King Yi's smile was faint, he pondered for a moment, and then said: "I have also heard about Chengzhen's affairs. Perhaps I can say a few words in front of the emperor about other matters. But this matter... Chengzhen has touched
If the bottom line between the king, his ministers and his son is revealed, I really can’t open my mouth…”
"Your Highness, you can't just watch the eldest prince suffer and just do nothing!"
Gu Zhili shouted loudly and ran to King Yi. He lifted his robe and knelt down with a "pop" sound:
"Thinking of the love between husband and wife, the little girl voluntarily accompanied the eldest prince in confinement. So far, no news has been released about the two of them. I really have trouble sleeping and eating! I hope that His Highness can help and save their lives! I wish
I will go through fire and water for His Highness!"
King Yi stood up, gave a little support, and said helplessly: "I am really touched by your concubine's feelings for Chengzhen. But I am touched, but this matter that offends Long Yan cannot be done by me in just one or two words.
Resolved."
"What should we do?" Gu Zhili stood up slowly with the help of Gu Jiyun and swallowed: "If the emperor punishes me, my family may be implicated! I'm afraid this matter will also implicate Lu Ning!"
After saying that, he gave King Yi a meaningful look.
King Yi pondered slightly and said unhurriedly: "Master Gu has worried too much about this matter, and also found the wrong person! You are worried about your concubine here. I believe Liu Bingwen and the queen are more worried about the eldest prince than you. They are here
I will always try my best to plead for mercy.”
Gu Zhili nodded slightly and sighed: "Your Highness is right, the old minister has also thought of this. But the old minister is really worried about Liu Bingwen, and is afraid that if he comes forward, it will cause trouble!"
King Yi curled his lips and said calmly: "Master Gu's worries are not unreasonable. It's just that you don't have to worry so much about this matter. This matter has hurt the emperor's face, and the emperor will naturally punish him! But he can only
It was just that the eldest prince was confined and no other punishment was imposed. There was still room for change in this matter.
The emperor is still angry at the moment, and no matter who goes, it will undoubtedly add fuel to the fire. We can only wait until the emperor calms down, and then let Wang Su persuade him, and the eldest prince will be safe and sound!"
Gu Zhili suddenly understood and quickly bowed to King Yi: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice! I have been taught a lesson!"
As soon as he straightened up, a guard came over in a hurry and whispered a few words in his ear.
Gu Zhili's face suddenly changed slightly, and then he looked at King Yi awkwardly.
King Yi was slightly startled and asked, "But what happened?"
Gu Zhili twirled his beard and sighed: "Your Highness, please forgive me! The doorman came to report, and just now the Crown Prince came to the door and took Lu Ning away in person. Lu Ning didn't have time to say goodbye to you, so he sent someone to apologize to you and said that he would change his mind.
I came to apologize every day."
King Yi frowned, feeling that this incident was sudden and strange.
After a pause, he still smiled calmly and said: "It's getting late today. I still have some family matters to deal with in my palace, so I will go back now."
Gu Zhili's face was full of shame, and he hurriedly raised his hands and saluted: "It's my fault that I didn't treat you well. I hope Your Highness won't be blamed! I asked Ji Yun to take you back home!"
"No need!" King Yi stood up, waved his hand, and said calmly: "I have to leave first, Lord Gu, please stay!"
After saying that, he hurriedly left Gu's house with his entourage.
The Gu family and his son put King Yi into the carriage and stood at the door watching him leave.
When the carriage turned a corner, King Yi immediately opened the door and told Tie Lin: "Go to the Zhuang Tower quickly and ask Lu Ning if he wants to go back!"
"Yes!" Tie Lin heard the sound and immediately turned his horse's head and ran towards the village building.
King Yi looked at Tie Lin's leaving figure, worried about Lu Ning, and felt vaguely uneasy.
——A big gift——
The few sycamore trees in front of the Wuzhuxuan are vigorous but not noisy. The small courtyard with lush bamboo trees is filled with the mottled shadows of the setting sun. The pearl curtain is rolled up high, and a slender figure can be vaguely seen on the bamboo couch.
The purple chesswood in the copper incense burner exudes a strong floral aroma, and the upper half of the hourglass is empty.
King Yi stared at the manuscript in his hand, but found that he had not read a single word after so long.
Putting down the book, he stood up and tried to move his numb hands and feet.
He walked out of the door with his hands behind his back, looking into the lush forest, but he was worried: Tie Lin hadn't returned yet, and he didn't know Lu Ning's safety yet.
He felt a little regretful that because he didn't want to see Hu Qi, he didn't go directly to Zhuang Tower to find out what was going on.
He was worried that Gu Zhili would send Lu Ning to others after failing to get him drunk.
However, after thinking about it, he gave up the idea: If Lu Ning made a mistake, he would not spare the Gu family and his son, and they would not be stupid enough to go against him!
But if Gu Zhili made a desperate move and sent Lu Ning to the emperor, even he would be helpless!
Thinking of this, he became even more anxious!
The eldest prince's loss of power once again shattered Gu Zhili's dream. Now Gu Zhili will definitely try it if he has any chance!
He thought carefully about today: Gu Zhili used himself to deceive Lu Ning, and sang with Gu Jiyun, forcing Lu Ning to perform. They finally subdued Lu Ning, how could they let this opportunity pass so easily!
Thinking of Lu Ning's safety, he could no longer sit still! If Lu Ning made a mistake because of his own negligence, he would be responsible.
Thinking of this, King Yi immediately called his guards to prepare the car and went to Gu Mansion to explore.
Just when he was about to leave, he saw Tie Lin hurried back with a gloomy expression. Several of his followers were carrying a huge box.
Seeing Tie Lin's expression, King Yi's heart sank and he quickly asked: "Is it because Lu Ning didn't go back?"
Tie Lin lowered his head and lowered his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "The people from the caravan said that the leader of the Lu Gang never came back after he left!"
King Yi frowned and said coldly: "Gu Zhili is so brave! Even I dare to deceive you! Let's go to the Gu Mansion to ask for an explanation!"
"Yes!" Tie Lin answered with cupped hands. When he turned around and saw the big box, he hesitated and asked: "Your Highness, what should I do with this box?"
Only then did King Yi notice this finely crafted sandalwood box, and couldn't help but wonder: "Where did it come from?"
Tie Lin replied seriously: "When I came back, I saw Gu Zhili's men bringing this box, saying it was a big gift for His Highness. I didn't have time to open it, so I wanted them to send it over first!"
King Yi walked around the box, full of doubts: "Today is obviously Gu Zhili's birthday, why do you want to give me a gift? What kind of gift does it need to be packed in a big box?"
The two guards carrying the box complained breathlessly: "One person can fit such a big box! It must contain a mountain of gold!"
King Yi suddenly stopped and looked stunned—Human? Why didn’t he think of it just now?
He shouted in a hurried voice: "Put the box down and get out first!"
The two guards looked at each other, a little confused, but did not dare to ask any more questions. They had to carefully place the box on the ground, exit the door with Tie Lin, and close the door.
King Yi frowned, walked slowly around the box with his hands behind his back.
He opened the box carefully and was suddenly surprised:
Inside the small box, Lu Ning was curled up with her bare feet. The snow-colored gauze was as thin as cicada silk, tightly wrapping her exquisite body, and a pair of jade feet like ice flowers overlapped together.
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