After traveling through time, the four best friends were all targeted by the boss

Meng Yin looked at the two people who remained in the hall and couldn't help but narrow her eyes.

She tapped the table with her fingers occasionally, watching Gu Ling's arrangements in silence.

Gu Ling was arranging someone to find out the route to the Jueqing Tower. He pretended to be thinking, and finally decided on Zhang Zhuangzhu and Mei Ziqiu, the masters of the third and fourth halls.

The two were a couple and had been in the palace for decades, and they supported Gu Ling when he was chosen as the heir.

Those who were left behind were the first hall master Li Yang and the second hall master He Xiaotian.

After they left, Gu Ling turned around and saw Meng Yin leaning on the couch, seemingly thinking about something. He walked forward and sat next to her, resting his head on her shoulder.

"Ayin, what are you thinking about?"

Meng Yin came back to her senses and asked, "Gu Ling, are you suspicious of the first and second halls, so you let the third and fourth halls go?"

Gu Ling smiled and said, "I am a little skeptical and a little uncomfortable."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because when they chose the successor a few years ago, they supported Gu Huai."

Meng Yin was surprised and asked hurriedly, "Gu Huai? But isn't his health not good?"

Gu Ling said: "This is the problem. Gu Huai is in poor health, but they still want him to take the throne. They want to wait for him to die and then seize power and usurp the throne. What a wolfish ambition."

Meng Yin pondered for a moment and said, "Then why don't you get rid of them?"

Gu Ling explained: "They have some say in the palace. If I want to get rid of them, I have to produce evidence, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public."

"I see." Meng Yin sat up, a smile on her face: "Leave this to me? Is that okay?"

"Hmm?" Gu Ling hugged her waist, "Do you have an idea?"

Meng Yin shook her head and said, "Not yet, but..." She raised her eyebrows, "There will be a way when there is a way!"

Gu Ling lowered his head, his cheek pressed tightly against her ear, and said, "If you think of anything, be sure to tell me. I have to deal with the affairs of the palace these two days. Ayin, when we get the jade slip, we will get married, okay?"

Meng Yin turned around, hugged his face with both hands, and said with a smile: "Okay, but you have to wait until they all get the jade slips, because I want Nian Nian and the others to come and see me get married!"

Gu Ling nodded, held the back of her head with his big hands, and pulled her into his arms.

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After dinner, Gu Ling was handling official business. Meng Yin slipped out while he was talking to Lu Yun and happened to meet Duan Yan and Duan Ran.

"Sister Yin!" Duan Yan ran towards her with a bright smile, "Where are you going? Let's go out and play together!"

Meng Yin smiled and said, "Okay, but let me make it clear first, I have already finished talking about Gu Ling. There is nothing more to say."

Duan Yan's expression was depressed for a moment, but she immediately recovered and said, "Okay, let's go."

She turned around and shook Duan Ran's arm: "Brother, my wife and I are going out to play."

Duan Ran smiled and said, "Okay, be careful." He walked towards Meng Yin, "Miss Meng, I'll arrange two people to follow you."

Meng Yin waved her hand: "No need, Qiao Yi is following us."

Duan Ran looked around and saw Qiao Yi standing on the roof with his arms folded.

"Well, girl, try to come back as soon as possible, otherwise I'm afraid..." Duan Ran didn't finish his words, but Meng Yin knew what he meant. She smiled awkwardly, "I know, I know."

The two finally got outside. Meng Yin bought Duan Yan a candied haws and asked, "Duan Yan, you've been in the palace for a long time, right?"

Duan Yan nodded, quickened her chewing speed, and finally swallowed it. She said, "Yeah, my brother and I were saved by Lord Gu. At that time, the Duan family was raided, and because my brother was Lord Gu's good friend, he helped us."

Meng Yin stroked his chin and said, "Is that so? Did you notice anyone looking strange in the hall?"

Duan Yan said: "Yes, they are the masters of the first and second halls. I hate them the most."

Meng Yin asked: "Why?"

Duan Yan smacked her lips. "Because they always like to use their status to bully others. Humph! They think they are so great!"

Meng Yin looked up, as if thinking about something. In front of her was the Gu family's teahouse, with a very familiar figure standing at the door.

He was wearing a blue shirt and had half his hair loose, with an upright posture. He looked handsome but also a bit stubborn, and he would cough from time to time.

Meng Yin narrowed her eyes and pulled Duan Yan forward.

"Sister Yin, I haven't finished eating the candied haws yet!"

As soon as Duan Yan finished speaking, she was forcibly dragged to the bottom of the teahouse.

Gu Huai turned around, a hint of surprise in his calm eyes: "Miss Meng?"

Meng Yin nodded and said, "Gu Huai." She looked around and said, "Let's go in and talk."

She grabbed his arm without saying a word, took him with one hand and Duan Yan with the other, and quickly walked into the teahouse.

Gu Huai had a calm expression. He just watched her hold his hand and coughed twice.

Qiao Yi was terrified as she watched from behind. She looked around and immediately followed in.

Meng Yin took out the token and said to the shopkeeper, "I want a good private room."

When the shopkeeper saw the token, he immediately nodded and took the three people upstairs.

Before the door closed, Qiao Yi rushed in.

"Miss Meng..." She looked a little frightened and glanced at Gu Huai.

Meng Yin waved her hand and said, "It's okay, let's talk about business."

Qiao Yi remained silent. She didn't dare to tell her directly about the Lian Xin Gu.

Duan Yan was confused. She sat next to Meng Yin and said, "Sister Yin, why are we here? Who is this gentleman?"

"His name is Gu Huai." Meng Yin looked at him, "Gu Ling's cousin."

Gu Huai sat down and poured himself a cup of tea: "Miss Meng, are you trying to ask me if I am still colluding with Old Han and the others?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Qiao Yi and Duan Yan immediately protected Meng Yin, fearing that Gu Huai might do something suddenly.

Meng Yin held their shoulders and said, "Don't worry, he's not a bad person."

"Yes, did you receive the letter I sent you?"

Gu Huai nodded and took a sip of tea: "Received, and the paintings, I have seen them all."

Meng Yin asked: "What do you think?"

Gu Huai asked: "What does Miss Meng want me to think?"

Meng Yin frowned: "Nonsense, of course I hope you listen to me!"

Gu Huai supported his forehead with his fingers and looked at her silently: "As Miss Meng wished, I have not contacted them again."

Meng Yin's eyes lit up instantly, "Really?"

"Seriously." Gu Huai said, "I don't have to lie to you."

Meng Yin lowered his eyes: "Why is it impossible?"

Gu Huai said, "I can understand why Miss Meng doesn't believe me." He took out a letter from his arms and said, "Take a look."

Meng Yin took it and read it carefully. This letter was given to him by Yi An. The general meaning was to persuade him to continue to work with them.

Meng Yin threw the letter onto the table and clapped his hands: "Bad luck! Don't talk to people like that, or you'll shorten your life!"

Gu Huai paused, then returned to normal and said, "I didn't reply to him, I just came to Qilin City."

Meng Yin said with some concern: "Will they... do anything to you?"

Gu Huai shook his head: "No. They are probably very busy recently."

Seeing that he looked normal, Meng Yin thought so. After all, Gu Huai had the Gu family behind him, so they didn't dare to take any action.

Seeing that Gu Huai was always coughing, his face was pale, but his lips were a little rosy.

Meng Yin couldn't help but ask, "Have you... been ill for a long time? I know a miracle doctor, why don't you ask him to come and check you out."

Gu Huai smiled slightly: "Miss Meng, can you spare some time to care about me?"

“……”Meng Yin was speechless.

Gu Huai sat up straight and said slowly, "I was always dissatisfied before, but now it seems that I understand why they chose Gu Ling."

Meng Yin heard another meaning in his words and asked uncertainly, "Why do you say that?"

Gu Huai shook his head: "It's okay, I just said it casually. Miss Meng should have something else to tell me, right?"

Meng Yin suppressed the doubts in her heart and said, "Yes, I hope you can do me a favor."

"I don't need you to do anything. I just need your name... and the face of your confidant."