King Zhenbei has a favorite

The matter of solving the case within a time limit was finally settled. I walked out of the palace with nothing to worry about. I felt that the sky was so lovely and the wind was cool and comfortable. Even a tree with no leaves on it looked so chic.

Gu Ting and the others felt very relaxed.

After walking for a while, Gu Ting noticed that Meng Zhen would secretly glance at him from time to time, and his face was still red, as if he was very excited, so he asked him, "What's wrong?"

Meng Zhen held back for a long time, took a deep breath, and clenched his fists: "You two are getting married, congratulations!"

Gu Ting blushed instantly, and at the same time he thought of this incident, he also thought of the unfinished kiss... He gave Huo Yan a hard look.

When Meng Zhen saw it, he thought there was something inside, so he raised his chin in a protective manner, and said to Huo Yan: "We like you so much, treat you so well, you can't bully him, don't think that once you get married, you can do whatever you want !"

Huo Yan had a half-smile, and looked at Gu Ting with deep meaning in his eyes, obviously thinking of that scene: "You can't do whatever you want... huh?"

Gu Ting blushed even more, and stared at him more sharply: "Don't talk nonsense!" He also held Meng Zhen and comforted him softly, "I'm fine, don't worry."

How could Meng Zhen not be worried?He was saved by Gu Ting, and he swore to repay him well, how could he watch his benefactor suffer?

"But you stared at him, your face turned red with anger, you must have been bullied by him!" He had a sullen little face, very worried, "Don't be afraid, there is still me, if you have any grievances, just say it, don't hide it In my heart, I support you!"

After talking about something he thought of, he looked down at himself. He was too weak and had no credibility at all. He resolutely pulled Meng Ce over, "I can't, and I—" Looking around, the words came to a sudden change of direction, "And my guards!"

But let's talk about the guards, no matter what, I feel that they are not up to standard, and the momentum is still not enough.

Meng Zhen stomped anxiously: "Hey! Anyway, you understand!"

Others didn't care much, he worried about himself first.

Meng Ce rubbed his younger brother's round head and sighed helplessly.

Huo Yan tried so hard to hold back the smile that he almost burst out laughing.

Meng Ce looked over coolly, as if warning.

Meng Zhen vowed to support his little friend: "Stop talking, what happened to you with the surname Huo! We are not afraid of trouble, we must repay blood with blood, tooth for tooth, and treat the body with the way of others. No matter how you bully you, you can bully him back, let him know how powerful we are!"

Gu Ting: ...

Do you want to kiss back?He looked at Huo Yan with a horrified expression.

Huo Yan was happy in his heart, calmly on the surface, and nodded seriously: "This king thinks this is right, this king is wrong, and deserves such revenge, come on."

He rolled up his sleeves slowly, looked at the position and angle of the light, and looked around for his eyes, as if he wanted to reproduce the scene at that time.

Gu Ting coughed fiercely and backed away: "No, no need."

Huo Yan approached him: "I want it."

"no need."

"I want what I want."

"I said no more!"

"Meng Zhen said so, obviously fairness is necessary."

One of the two retreated step by step, and the other bullied each other step by step, the atmosphere was a bit strange.Let's talk about quarrels, it doesn't look like it, the tone is very heavy, but the atmosphere is very intimate, let's talk about intimacy, it is a little sweet, but the words and actions are tense, full of distance, you will not let me back.

So what the hell is going on here?

Meng Zhen tilted his head, with a blank expression on his face, looking at this and then that, he really didn't understand.

Meng Ce understood everything, and took his hand: "Let's go."

"Ah? Let's go? Where are you going? No, I haven't asked about Hanting's marriage yet. They seem to be arguing!"

"It's okay, they will take care of themselves."

"But Tingting was bullied..."

"No, Huo Yan dare not."

Meng Ce was very determined, and the action of pulling his younger brother away was also very determined. What's so delicious about this kind of dog food!

When Meng Zhen was about to struggle again, Meng Ce skillfully carried him into his arms, performed lightness kung fu and ran away.

Meow meow meow?What exactly is going on!

Meng Zhen forgot about his little friend in an instant, and hurriedly looked around to see if there was anyone around, and gently pushed his brother's chest with his little hand: "You hug me again!" What if someone saw him!

Meng Ce pressed his younger brother's little hand: "Isn't it warm?"

Meng Zhen smiled openly: "It's naturally warm."

He stretched his hand into his brother's arms, and the warm body temperature pressed against his cold hands, feeling very happy.

Feeling that warming his hands through the clothes is not enough, he blinked, and put his hand on his brother's neck mischievously: "Brother is so warm!"

"naughty."

He said so, but Meng Ce didn't push him away. The curve of his lips was full of pampering spring breeze, and he pulled his hand down a little: "It's warmer here."

Gu Ting watched his little friend fly away at the slightest disagreement, sighed inwardly, and said that he would help him...

As soon as his hands warmed up, it was Huo Yan who held him: "Let's go back too, huh?"

It turned out that he was just joking.

While Gu Ting's heart relaxed, he tightened up again, looked around, and shook off Huo Yan's hand: "There is someone."

"Then..." Huo Yan approached, with a half-smile, "Is it okay when no one is around?"

Gu Ting glared at him angrily: "No! When did you become such, such a rascal!" I wanted to scold a hooligan at first, but it didn't feel right, it would be bad if someone overheard me.

The bottom of Huo Yan's eyes were bright and dark, as if there was a smooth flow: "I don't know, why don't you stop and help me think about it, since when did I become like this?"

Gu Ting really thought about it seriously, it must not be the first time we met, it was the jade pendant in front of the palace to support him later, the apology from Xuedi, the help from You Dachun's mansion, or the support in times of trouble between the chaotic fighters?

Before he knew it, he recalled all the process of getting to know Huo Yan.I don't look back and I still don't realize that the few months he and Huo Yan have experienced seem to be very short, but in fact they are full of turmoil. They have gone through life and death several times. Thrills are inevitable, and there are also unexpected tenderness and long-lasting love. .

There were some changes early on, but everyone ignored them, including themselves. Probably after he chased to the border dock and took care of the equally irrational and poisoned Huo Yan, everything began to change. .Huo Yan became stronger, and his attitude towards him was particularly persistent, and he was no longer so reasonable. After that time, the sense of distance between the two began to blur, and it was even more difficult to tell after the night watch...

In other words, from that time on, Huo Yan treated him—

Thinking on the verge of danger, Gu Ting pulled himself back, something is wrong!

He should have scolded Huo Yan well, how could a majestic prince be shameless, but in the end, it turned into his own aftertaste, recalling the past, noticing the other party's changes, and understanding the other party's feelings——

That sentence, 'Help me think about when it started', is simply a cryptic confession!

He was tricked by this bastard again!

When he came back to his senses, Gu Ting looked down in disbelief, his hand was being held obediently, and he walked a long way!

"Huo, Yan!" He gritted his teeth.

Huo Yan held his hand: "I'm here, what's the matter, are you hungry?"

Gu Ting gritted his teeth: "You bastard!"

"Didn't you know earlier?" He rubbed Gu Ting's head, "Hey, I booked a table for you at Baiweiju today, and you can have it when you go."

Gu Ting's attention was diverted again: "Booked a table outside? What about my house?"

Huo Yan raised his eyebrows: "You want to go back?"

Gu Ting was stunned.

That's right, he was taken back forcibly because he fell ill and fell into a coma.

Huo Yan narrowed his eyes: "Is this king's mansion not big enough, or is Curry not rich enough?"

Gu Ting: ...

"It's not a question of whether you have money or not. My family's mess has to be dealt with."

"Understood, the king will go immediately and continue to propose marriage."

Gu Ting's forehead twitched, "How dare you!"

Huo Yan: "Why don't you dare? It's not that you don't agree."

Gu Ting's eyes flickered slightly.

"You really don't agree, do you?" Seeing no one around, Huo Yan pushed him against the wall, "I said it's not acting!"

"I know……"

The other party's momentum was too scary, and his eyes were too oppressive, Gu Ting sighed helplessly: "You have to give me some time, let me think about it."

Huo Yan frowned: "It's not that I don't like it...why do you need time to think about it? What are you worried about?"

"Why do I have to tell you everything!"

Gu Ting was a little irritable, and his temper also came: "Why do you say that I must agree, and what you do, I must cooperate? Even if it's just a bad mood, can't I just say that I can't do it now?"

Huo Yan's eyes drooped slightly: "You are in a bad mood."

Gu Ting pursed his lips, not wanting to quarrel with Huo Yan.The weather is clear today, the sun is shining golden, Huo Yan came to propose marriage, it should be a day worth remembering, and he shouldn't be in a bad mood.

"I'm sorry, I'm not in a bad mood, nor angry, it's just too sudden and a little surprised." Gu Ting turned his head awkwardly, looking away, "Such a big matter is related to the rest of my life, you have to let me take care of it." think about it."

Huo Yan's throat rolled, he resisted the impulse in his heart, retreated, and let go of Gu Ting: "Okay, I'll give you time."

Gu Ting rubbed his slightly sore wrist, but still gave Huo Yan a glare: "Don't just come here to propose! The proposal I promised is a proposal, otherwise it is harassment!"

"Okay," Huo Yan nodded obediently, "How about going to eat?"

Gu Ting let out a long breath and followed.

Unexpectedly, after walking a few steps, Huo Yan said again: "If the Gu family dares to bully you again, this king will dare to come to ask for marriage."

Gu Ting: ...

Huo Yan: "Guzang Palace is still my palace, you choose one to live in, you are not allowed to go back home, and you are not allowed to stay in any broken inn."

Gu Ting: ...

If they refuse everything, Huo Yan is afraid that he will go crazy.

"Okay, let me think about it."

Where to live next, how to explain the relationship between the two, how to act out the following lines, because the matter of courtship has become very different, it is troublesome to think about it.

Gu Ting still stared at Huo Yan's back fiercely, and he would look for trouble!

Huo Yan turned around and gave him a piece of hot sugar cake.

Gu Ting: "Huh?"

Huo Yan: "Don't you like to eat this?"

He also took the opportunity to touch his little hand.

Before Gu Ting had time to be moved, he rolled his eyes: "My lord is really proficient in this play."

Huo Yan was very calm: "It's not acting now."

I have already asked for my relatives, the road to understanding has passed, and it is inevitable, this kind of intimacy is nothing more than normal!

Gu Ting snorted coldly: "Obviously, I'm acting every time in front of people, but in private, I deliberately stay away from each other. It's a pretense that I don't want to deceive others. After all, I'm not the only one who deceived me?"

After a long time, Huo Yan said, "That's right."

Gu Ting: ...

"You don't just recall it now, do you?"

Huo Yan immediately changed the subject, pointing to the candied haws not far away: "That looks pretty good, do you want to eat it?"

Gu Ting sneered in his heart, heh, what a mighty and wise man, the mast and scull were wiped out in smoke while talking and laughing, the King of Zhenbei who won the battle for thousands of miles, this guy is a fool!

After walking all the way and eating, Gu Ting chose to live in Guzang Palace.

The Gu family can't stay, and the inn is uncomfortable. If he is still a "sweet favorite", he can reluctantly live in the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, but Huo Yan has to ask for a marriage. The whole capital city knows that he is ashamed and shameless. Living in the past... It's a bit awkward no matter how you think about it.

It’s also good to live in Guzang Palace. You can stare at Meng Zhen and take medicine. This baby’s health is not good. If you don’t stare at him when he’s weak, he might be difficult in the future. This will also help intensify the conflict. King Zhenbei and King Guzang don’t deal Well, the whole capital knows it.

Stay home, don't forget to do other things.

Gu Ting still frequents various shops of the Gu family, enjoying all kinds of crafts.If the Gu family didn't admit their mistakes for a day, and if they didn't settle this muddled account for a day, don't even think about it!

He always felt that his family's attitude towards this matter was very strange, and his position was very unclear. Someone must be taking advantage of him, but who is this person?He didn't know, and he didn't find anything special recently, so he really wanted to find out.It's impossible for Gu Houtong to tell him the truth, and neither will Feng Shi, so let's force them to tell the truth!

A few days ago, the Gu family had been tossed to death, and Feng secretly promised benefits, various encouragements, and psychological construction. On this day, Gu Houtong finally mustered up the courage to find Huo Yan.

"Gu Zhizu went out..."

Huo Yan: "Oh."

Gu Houtong: "I still spend money from my family."

Huo Yan sneered: "Shangyuan Yezun is unparalleled in power and prestige. This king thinks that only a father who has done a very good job can dare to be so confident and spoil his son with a little money. Isn't it right?"

Gu Hou ventilated and stepped forward: "But that's my money! Are you just clinging to him like this? Is the Zhenbei Palace running out of money?"

Huo Yan lowered his eyes: "So you agreed to our marriage?"

Gu Houtong: "Huh?"

Huo Yan: "The king and the concubine are one. The money of the king is naturally the money of the concubine. The concubine can spend it as she wants, but if she doesn't want to be the concubine—"

Gu Houtong fought a cold war.

He dared not answer this question.How to answer?I agreed, what should I do if Gu Ting is disobedient and unwilling to marry?That little bitch is used to running away from home, and she always does what she wants, so what can't she do?Feng Shi would not agree either.If you don't agree, King Zhenbei will not help.

People have clearly said that Gu Ting's surname is Gu, he belongs to your family, and he should spend your money to become mine. Of course, I will take care of it, so you don't need to worry about it.

The problem is that they don't dare to fight and scold them in spite of their temper. The Prince of Zhenbei even begged, will they watch them bully Gu Ting?

This road, no matter how you look at it, is a dead end!

Huo Yan: "You can think about it slowly, come and see off the guests!"

Gu Houtong could only go back in despair...

So Gu Ting didn't know about all this, because the Gu family didn't come to him.

He was a little confused, he hadn't figured out how to take the next road, the palace banquet was tomorrow, it was impossible for others to have a countermeasure, this palace banquet was very likely to be a Hongmen banquet, so he couldn't allow him to think too much.

Everyone was busy, Gu Ting thought for a while, asked someone to drive a small carriage, sat in it and walked aimlessly.

The bustling capital city, the world of mortals, willows hanging down the embankment, and small households smoking.The sky is very high and blue, the wind is a bit cold, but there is no coldness that cuts the face.I don't know how long I walked, but slowly, the surroundings became quiet, the thin spring was entwined in the twilight, the distant mountains were like daisy, and the setting sun was gentle.

Gu Ting's heart gradually calmed down.

Before I knew it, I was back where I had been before.

Originally, Gu Ting didn't know him, but he felt familiar. He recognized him because of the lonely grave not far away and the woman in red dress in front of the grave.

Gu Ting thought about it seriously, today doesn't seem to be a special day, and the tomb doesn't look like it's newly built, why does the woman in the red dress always come to worship?

Same as last time, he didn't want to disturb, but looked around——

It's very empty here, and I didn't see a carriage. This girl is worshiping here now, how will she go back later?Don't invite unscrupulous gangsters like that day again, and suffer a loss in the end.

Nothing to do, he thought for a while, and simply sat down on one side, enjoying the beauty of the sunset, while thinking about his own thoughts.

It wasn't until the light dimmed and it was too late that he made obvious footsteps and walked over.

"The deceased is gone, madam, don't be sad and hurt your body."

Maybe it was the sound of his footsteps and the sense of distance that made people feel at ease, or maybe it was because the comfort was too gentle. The woman in the red dress didn't mind, she poured down the wine in the glass with her plain fingers, and sighed lightly: "Yes, dead People are heartless, only the living will be sad."

The distance was too far that day, Gu Ting only vaguely felt that this girl was pretty, but now that she looked closely, she was not only beautiful, but also very imposing, with stunning bones, facial features, and especially a pair of eyes that were rippling, very charming. She has a spirit of spiritual wisdom, but she doesn't like to smile, and the corners of her brows and eyes are cold, which reduces the color and adds momentum, with a sense of sharpness, she is completely an ice beauty.

What the ice beauty said was a bit subtle, Gu Ting thought for a while, and asked, "Excuse me, I don't know if this grave is—"

The woman's lips moved slightly: "Dead husband."

Gu Ting cupped his hands: "I'm sorry."

The corner of the woman's lips twitched, and she laughed at herself: "What's so rude? He just doesn't want me, abandons me, and I have to live on?"

Her eyes fell on the tomb without a stele, as if she could see someone through those years through this silent mound.

She looked like she was swearing, but Gu Ting felt that there seemed to be a look of loneliness in her eyes, so he comforted him: "Madam is very intelligent, it is his loss to abandon you, the years ahead are long, you will definitely be able to meet someone better."

The woman's eyes drooped and her voice was hoarse: "No, there will be no better person than him in the world."

Gu Ting felt that this woman was a bit strange. She was beautiful, possessed temperament and imposing manner, and she was not restrained. She seemed to be a very smart person. Looking at her clothes, she must be a good person. Being alone here, no matter how she felt, it was a bit subtle .

And she seemed to dislike the person in the grave, but she was actually sad. She really liked the person she lost.

Maybe it was the twilight that confused people, maybe it was because I was in a bad mood today, but Gu Ting didn't walk away, and asked again: "How long...how long have you been together?"

The woman paused with her fingertips: "I have known him since I was ten years old."

She looks like she's in her twenties now...that's at least ten years?

Gu Ting lowered his eyes: "Then he must like you very much."

"Huh?" The woman raised her head for the first time and met Gu Ting's eyes, "Why?"

Gu Ting smiled: "Madam, have you ever heard a word called husband and wife? Two people will become more and more alike after being together for a long time. If you have high demands on yourself, it must be because the other party also has high demands on yourself. Men have different personalities. The girls I like are different, but girls who are smart, beautiful, and have a different temperament will probably be admired by all men. Maybe you have made many changes for him in the past, but more may come from his unconscious leadership And guide, now you, he must like it very much, and it must be very regrettable that he can't accompany you."

The woman touched her face: "You mean... I have grown into the appearance he likes and admires the most?"

Gu Ting: "The fate of the years is shallow, but the past is profound. All the time has made you who you are today. It's nothing to remember deeply, and it's nothing to forget. Just remember to keep moving forward."

The woman was a little surprised: "You mean, I don't have to let go?"

Gu Ting smiled: "If it's more painful to let go, it's better to move forward with a load. People are growing up, who has nothing to be reluctant to let go, who has no unspeakable weight in their hearts, and who is not moving forward with a load? Sometimes too much If you care too much about it, you will lose your heart and go down firmly, and the years will tell you what you want."

The woman finally got up and turned to Gu Tingfu: "Thank you. Over the years, the words I've heard the most are to persuade me to give up and stop thinking about it. This is the first time I've heard the words of the young master."

Gu Ting cupped his hands in return: "I'm just saying it casually, there is no empathy for some things, it's good for Madam to think for herself. It's getting late, Madam doesn't seem to have a car, can I give you a ride?"

The woman's eyes slightly raised, as if she was very interested in him: "You?"

Gu Ting smiled again: "Madam, don't worry, I have informed my family before coming here, someone will come to pick me up later, Madam can use the carriage ahead, don't worry."

"Thank you."

The woman accepted this kindness, smoothed the corners of her skirt with her bare hands, and walked towards the carriage: "Young master taught me to cherish it, so I should cherish it myself. Time flies, hope to cherish the present, and the road ahead will not be disappointing."

Gu Ting's heart moved slightly, and he watched the woman leave, feeling that this lady was a bit strange, but also a bit cute.

As soon as the carriage left, a bay red horse came riding against the wind. From a distance, Gu Ting could see clearly that it was Huo Yan.

He stretched out his hand to say hello: "You came so soon?"

Huo Yan frowned: "Why didn't you call me when you came out?"

Beijing is very dangerous.

Seeing his face melt into the afterglow of the setting sun, his eyes couldn't hide the worry, and there was still a lonely grave standing behind him, Gu Ting suddenly didn't think about it so much, stretched out his hand, and smiled: "I would like to share a ride with the prince , I wonder if it is possible?"

Huo Yan's breathing was tight.

"of course."

The next moment, he took Gu Ting's hand, put him in front of him, and covered him tightly with his cloak: "Drive!"

The horse was fast, the wind was cold, and the man's chest was hot.

Maybe there is no need to worry about everything, no need to think too much, just follow this person, step by step, and go down firmly.

……

When the woman in the red dress returned to the capital, she thanked Gu Ting's driver and asked him to leave on her own, then turned around and walked across the intersection, and returned to her home.

But a Jinlingxiang car just arrived at the door, and followed it all the way, never leaving.

"My boss is back."

The concierge opened the door respectfully, and the butler greeted him, holding a pile of ledgers in his hand, and reported to her in a low voice.

In the capital city, where every inch of land is precious, this is actually a house with five entrances. Inside, there are all pavilions, towers and pavilions, and the decoration is also perfect, revealing luxury. The officials in the capital may not have this kind of enjoyment.

"...Who is the boss planning to do this business with?"

The woman walked into the hall and took a cup of tea: "Gu family, Gu Ting."

"what?"

The old housekeeper was very surprised. For this business, he checked all the possible people in the business field in the capital, and he was familiar with them. However, if the 'Best Love' was not too popular, he would not have known about Gu Ting.

"But he's not a businessman!" He was a little anxious, did the owner say the wrong name?

The woman drank tea in a leisurely manner: "Didn't you open a medicated diet shop? You can open a shop and do business, so you are a businessman."

The old butler became even more anxious: "Then the boss won't be able to make money?"

Do you think money is biting your hand for helping others like this?

The woman's willow eyebrows were slightly raised, and there was a dark light in her eyes: "What do I, Ye Pengzhen, want to do, whether I make money, how much I make, who dares to object?"

The hall fell silent immediately.

Of course I didn't dare to intervene... Who in the world doesn't know the name of the Goddess of Wealth?

I don't know what that Mr. Gu Ting did, so he fell in love with the God of Wealth, and he was about to make a fortune.