Chapter 1 Elope or Enter the Palace?
Chapter 1 Elope or Enter the Palace?
Jianping 12 years, October.
Just after the Winter Clothes Festival, the first snow came. The north wind was cold, and the dripping water turned into ice. This year's winter seemed to be extraordinarily cold.
In the ice and snow, the courtyard of Gu's family in Jinyang City was surprisingly quiet, no one was walking around in the corridor, the red plums on the branches were wilting, and even the tea room was devoid of fireworks.
In the room, there is a man tied to the floor by the window, seventeen or eighteen years old, with jade as his muscles and bamboo as his bones, clean and elegant, he has lost his youthful immaturity, and has not yet grown into a youthful character, his eyebrows and eyes are stunning and slightly green, It was Gu Ting, the concubine son of the Gu family.
His eldest brother, Gu Qingchang, the eldest son of the Gu family, sat on the upper chair, dressed in gorgeous clothes and a crown, with a relaxed posture, a large pure white fur collar around his neck, and a hand stove with filigree inlaid jade begonias in his hand. It couldn't be more comfortable.
"The king of Zhenbei is a little older, he is not yet 30 years old, he has not married a wife yet, and he is strong... You don't like men, what are you dissatisfied with? How comfortable?"
The kidnapped person did not respond. Gu Qingchang held the stove in his hand and continued slowly: "The king of Zhenbei uses his soldiers like a god, and his power is poured into the court. He is Yan Luo with a cold face at the border, and he is also the backbone of the Great Xia Chengguo. Father also made this decision for your own good. Let me tell you the truth, resistance is useless, don't make trouble, it will not be good for the prince's reputation."
Gu Ting's eyes drooped slightly: "Forcing him to raise male pets, will his reputation be improved?"
Gu Qingchang clapped his hands and sneered, "You're quite considerate of others."
The king of Zhenbei has guarded the border for generations. The late old prince once had the grace of saving the lives of Gu’s parents. He once made a decision at the dinner table. The old prince was worried about his son Huo Yan’s character and always suspected that he would not be able to marry a wife when he grew up. Said that if Huo Yan is over 20 years old and has not married yet, please ask the Gu family to show kindness and give it to him personally.
As a joke, because the token was given, it became a less formal engagement.
The Gu family is flourishing, and the juniors have sons and daughters, but time has passed, the family has its own considerations, and it doesn't want the daughters to marry over at all. Who knows if Huo Yan is reliable, and now supporting the palace alone, it seems quite powerful, maybe When did he die in battle? How old is the younger brother below?
Furthermore, in recent years, the situation in the imperial court has been delicate. The emperor has always suspected that the king of Zhenbei has great achievements and is suspected of rebellion. He has repeatedly suppressed it. Why bother to give a hand, do you think life is too long?
It's better to send a useless bastard there.The king of Zhenbei has not married a wife yet, and women do not touch his body. There are many rumors in the market. Although there is no solid hammer of good manliness, it is not a big mistake for the Gu family to have such a guess.
Even if Huo Yan was really angry, the Gu family would say that everything was a misunderstanding, and an apology and an apology could cover it up...
Gu Ting understands all of this.
He didn't go in his previous life.He fled and went to the man.
Thinking of the past, Gu Ting felt a little sick. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths before he could speak quietly: "Brother actually doesn't want me to go." He looked at Gu Qingchang, his eyes slightly raised, "After all, I'm a bastard, and I really hugged my thigh , a rising tide lifts all boats, what should I do if it overwhelms you?"
Gu Qingchang squeezed the stove, his eyes darkened: "So I really want to help you, brother, don't you like Mr. Jiang? As long as you don't make trouble, are willing to leave home, and go to him quietly, I can also consider it." .”
Sure enough, everything was the same as in the previous life.
He was stupid in his previous life, thinking that as long as he took a brave step, happiness would be within easy reach.
The corners of Gu Ting's lips showed lines of laughter: "I'm running away with Mr. Jiang, so you're happy?"
Gu Qingchang gritted his teeth: "Of course, then everything in the house will be mine!"
Gu Ting almost laughed out loud: "You are the eldest son, and I am the concubine, even if I elope with someone else and there is no stain, everything in the house is yours."
Gu Qingchang froze.
Gu Ting looked at Gu Qingchang, his eyes were quiet: "Are you envious of me?"
What an obvious thing, why didn't I see it in my previous life?
Gu Qingchang stood up abruptly: "Why should I envy a bastard! What do you have that I can envy!"
"I envy who I like, you can say it generously, and you can fight hard to make a choice, but you," Gu Ting smiled, "as the eldest son of the family, inherit the lintel of the family, and you will marry a wife and have children in the future. If you like Mr. Jiang, you dare not say it can not say."
Gu Qingchang dropped the hand stove to the ground: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Gu Ting ignored his anger, and quietly raised his head to look at him: "Actually, you are not reconciled, and you don't want me to go to him, but you just want to encourage him, because that's what that person wants, right? Brother, your heart aches. No pain?"
"No!" Gu Qingchang was categorical and growled loudly. He didn't know whether he was telling Gu Ting or himself, "I only associate with Mr. Jiang to make contacts. It will be of great benefit to me and the Gu family in the future!"
Gu Ting sneered coldly: "Dare to do things but dare not speak out. They are all used in secret, despicable."
Gu Qingchang narrowed his eyes: "What did you say?"
Gu Ting shook his head, and smiled again: "It's fine that you're so despicable."
See it clearly, figure it out, and you won't be deceived by him in the future, and you won't feel half guilty in retaliation.
Gu Qingchang really didn't want to continue this bad conversation: "What did I say just now, did you hear clearly!"
"Understood." Gu Ting's eyes slowly slid across the table and landed on the other person's face, "It's just that brother helped me so much, I feel ashamed in my heart, and I feel a little embarrassed not to reciprocate."
He said he wanted to give back, but his eyes... were clear and cold, like the never-melting white snow on a high mountain, not enthusiastic at all.
Gu Qingchang suspected that this younger brother didn't want to repay a favor, but wanted revenge.
The corners of Gu Ting's lips rose: "I won't go to find Mr. Jiang, and I won't like him in the future, brother, are you happy?"
Gu Qingchang: "Are you serious?" After saying a word, he realized that he was a little too eager, coughed twice, "I just asked casually."
"of course it's true."
Gu Ting felt physically sick when he thought of the past in his previous life, thinking that you should keep that garbage for yourself.
Gu Qingchang hesitated.
Gu Ting then said again: "I want to go to King Zhenbei, and if I get favored in the future, I may be pampered and take revenge for everything you have done to me, but Mr. Jiang is completely yours... you You have to think carefully and choose carefully.”
Gu Qingchang knew what the family meant. He personally didn't support Gu Ting's going to Zhenbei Wangfu because of this concern. In contrast, if Gu Ting went to find Mr. Jiang, Zhenbei Wang didn't even know that such a person existed. Getting angry for Gu Ting?Mr. Jiang has always been gentle and courteous, and he is a good friend, so he will not hurt him casually.
Mr. Ke Jiang——
He really can't let go.
Thinking that he will not be the one who stays and flies together in the near future, he feels very uncomfortable.
He didn't want Gu Ting to pester him anymore.
How to choose?
Suddenly, he remembered the word "be favored" in Gu Ting's words...
Who is Zhenbei Wang Huoyan?Iron-blooded wrists, strict military management, have never married a wife, no sweetheart, how strong will they be, how can they follow others around?Who did Gu Ting think he was, if he dressed up casually and said something nice, Huo Yan would be able to like him?
Just dreaming!
Gu Qingchang: "I'll untie your rope right now, and send you to Zhenbei Palace."
"No, I won't go to Zhenbei Palace." Gu Ting refused.
Gu Qingchang narrowed his eyes: "You lied to me?"
Gu Ting shook his head: "How could that be? I just think that the prince has a strong wrist and a firm mind. No one has walked to his bedside for so many years. He must be very defensive. You can like me, it is not the best policy to go directly to the mansion, I need to operate outside in advance."
Gu Qingchang: ...
He untied the rope for Gu Ting.
Gu Ting moved his wrist and reached out to him.
Gu Qingchang didn't understand: "Huh?"
Gu Ting: "The token, sooner or later I have to enter the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion. Without a token, how can I win the trust of the prince? I still have money. I'm going north this way. The mountains are high and the ground is cold. You have to feed me and clothe me warmly."
Gu Qingchang: ...
After turning around and leaving for a stick of incense, and then coming back, Gu Qingchang gave Gu Ting a jade pendant and a dozen banknotes.
Panlong jade pendants are firm and warm, elegant and luxurious in color, fine in texture, and exquisite in carving. At first glance, you can tell that they are good things that ordinary people can't afford or can't use; bank notes are very common, but the number and denomination are different. unusual.
Gu Qingchang: "The road outside has been cleared for you. The things are given to you, and the money is also given to you. From now on, you can take care of yourself."
Gu Ting took the things with a smile: "I will report to the end, I still need a horse."
Gu Qingchang gritted his teeth: "It's ready for you!"
Gu Ting: "I'm leaving now, thank you brother!"
He didn't even change his clothes. He went to his room and put on a cloak, called his servant Wu Feng, and left Gu's house without taking anything.
Gu Ting's speed was too fast, Wu Feng hurried to catch up with the horse whip: "Master, where are we going?"
Gu Ting's voice melted into the wind: "Jiuyuan!"
"Didn't you say you won't go to Zhenbei Palace?"
"I have to find him!"
It turned out that it was not an excuse to get out of trouble... Wu Feng looked at his master, a little dazed.
The red cloak, the white horse, the pleasant voice, even the whistling north wind is not so bleak, the snow is falling on his hair and his shoulders, he doesn't seem to be cold at all, the smile spreads from the corner of his lips, deep into his eyes .
His master has always been good-looking, but how long has it been since he has seen such a wanton young man?
No matter where the road ahead is, as long as it can make the master happy, it is the right road!
Wu Feng's heart was warm, and he asked loudly, "Then where do we start?"
Gu Ting said with a smile in his voice: "Start by opening a shop and telling everyone that I am the favorite of King Zhenbei!"
what?
Wu Feng accidentally fell off the horse.
Isn't the young master playing too big this time?
Five miles away, Liu Yiting.
It was snowing all over the sky, and a young man in a white robe was cooking wine in a red oven in a pavilion, holding a scroll in his hand, with an elegant figure, and his temperament was more elegant than his figure, making it unforgettable at first sight.
A servant came to report: "Master, the time has passed."
The white-robed youth glanced at the flying snow outside the pavilion, a slight smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes were calm: "No rush, he will come."
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