The son-in-law is a thief

Gu Ruyang suffered from insomnia, and she regretted why she didn't go to Zhaoyang's room to drink that glass of wine, maybe it would make her sleep more peacefully, so she just tossed and turned on the bed for a few times until the sun came from the east again. After rising, Gu Ruyang sat up from the couch. She rubbed her swollen eyes. Gu Ruyang suddenly felt that what the sages in the books said was right. Sure enough, people should not think too much. She couldn't imagine what happened yesterday. He kept his eyes open and thought about what happened with Zhaoyang all night.

Gu Ruyang called the maid at the door in again. The clothes Zhaoyang prepared for her were indeed cumbersome enough, and with Gu Ruyang's patience, she was in no mood to put on these clothes one by one.

After everything was in order, Gu Ruyang carefully walked to the door, she carefully poked her head out to look at Zhaoyang's room, she got up early today, and the three or five maids in front of Zhaoyang's room were also in a hurry, and some took Holding wooden basins, some holding a plate of hairpins, and some carrying flowers, they should be ready to wait for Zhaoyang to get up.

Du Yong always emphasized yesterday that it was just a deal between her and Zhaoyang, which made Gu Ruyang feel entangled. She could go directly to Du Yong to continue their discussion on the deal of Nianguicheng, but she would rather wait After Zhaoyang finished cleaning up, he went to mend the guilt he felt for rejecting Zhaoyang yesterday. On the one hand, he was responsible for the Gu family's fleet, and on the other hand, was his true feelings for his friends. It was the first time that Gu Ruyang was in such a dilemma.

Sitting in front of the mirror, Zhaoyang is different from Gu Ruyang who is opposite, the glass of wine last night allowed her to sleep peacefully, but there are countless troubles that came with her, especially the staff behind Qin Li'an, Qiaoniang's people stayed near the East Palace for a long time, and they even placed people in the prince's important henchmen, but there is not much news about the staff member named Chu, who can be called a real dragon who sees the way but never ends.

"Princess," Feng Di said, holding a bronze mirror in his hand, "Today's makeup is quite satisfactory."

Zhaoyang pulled back her thoughts and looked at herself in the glasses. In fact, her makeup had never changed when she returned to Nianguicheng, because no matter what kind of modification it was, it was just to set off the bustling capital.

"Princess, are you still going to the meeting hall today? Just now I heard from Chang Shi that Master Kong, the head of the Department of Rituals, will come to visit the son-in-law this afternoon." Feng Jian asked with a bow. Zhaoyang usually handles some government affairs when he is in the mansion. Only then did the matter in hand be returned to the imperial court, but there are not a few of Zhaoyang's staff who are officials in the court. Now that Zhaoyang has returned to the mansion, someone will naturally report to Zhaoyang.

Zhaoyang summoned the maid with a hairpin, and she chose a simple gold hairpin to pin on her head.

"No, they have to get used to the days when I'm not at the mansion. Also, what is this Kong Pu doing here? Did he ask the son-in-law to endorse it? Just send someone to send him back later."

Zhaoyang raised his head to look outside the door again, and said, "Where is the son-in-law?"

Feng Jian also turned his head towards the outside of the door, then bowed and replied: "Just now, the maid of the son-in-law said that she went out with the son-in-law early in the morning, and I'm afraid she went to Master Du."

"Oh." Zhaoyang felt lost for a while. These days, Gu Ruyang has always relied on her, including the matter of returning home this time. Gu Ruyang also readily agreed, but yesterday Gu Ruyang was unwilling to say a word to her. It is clear that with the increase in the transaction between Nianguicheng and Wanshigang, there will be more and more conflicts, and sooner or later she and Gu Ruyang will be like this, but this estrangement is faster than I imagined.

"Let Chang Shi prepare the carriages and horses. I haven't returned in January. I want to go for a walk. By the way, I will go to Nanshi to see if there are any good-looking materials. By the way, I heard Master Sun said yesterday that I found a piece in the Hong Study Room a few days ago. Good jade, Liu Lang didn't know where he came across when he went out to sea a few days ago, and the jade pendant lost a corner."

"Yes, princess." Feng Jian slapped again, and winked at the maid behind him to make arrangements.

"Princess, do you still call your son-in-law?" Fengdi asked.

"No." Zhaoyang said: "She has come to return to the city, so she will naturally have her affairs to take care of."

That's what Zhaoyang said, but she felt very disappointed in her heart. Gu Ruyang was naturally not like others in her heart. If Chen Qingchuan was really married at that time, then he would be married if he married, but that person It became Gu Ruyang. Although Gu Ruyang is a woman, she is not regarded as a hero. When they were in Wanshigang, the two had disagreements, but it was more because Gu Ruyang treated her tenderly. The arrogant young man who reads back to the city does not have the so-called city thoughts of a young talent in the court. She is her, and Zhaoyang sees a very real person, who is also someone who is willing to be close to, and if possible, someone she is willing to fall in love with .

Zhaoyang didn't look out any more, and asked the maids to bring some accessories. Zhaoyang chose a few simple outfits, and after getting up, the maids fixed a few belts for her, and then went out. Go, walk out of the door, and a maid came back to say that the chariots and horses were ready, and asked General Huo to send dozens of Qianniuwei to go with him.

Zhaoyang bowed his head to indicate that he heard it, and walked out of the courtyard, Zhaoyang was stunned just as he stepped over the threshold, who would have thought that Gu Ruyang would stand under the screen wall outside the courtyard, she was dressed in a beautiful dress, with a jewel on her head , with her hands behind her back, Xiyang Chuqi reflected on her face, her blue pupils became deeper, this is a wonderful person, no matter how many times she sees her, she always falls in love with her.

"Didn't Fuma go out?" Zhaoyang stood in front of the courtyard, and the spring breeze stroked her hair on the temples.

Gu Ruyang showed her hand behind her back, and saw that she was holding a pink crabapple in her hand. The crabapple hadn't fully opened yet, but it was the budding that made it more beautiful.

"Where did the son-in-law get the crabapple?" Zhaoyang asked, she remembered that there were no crabapple in her princess's mansion.

Gu Ruyang looked at the flower and said, "So it's called Begonia, I've never seen this flower before."

Zhaoyang walked towards Gu Ruyang, and came to Gu Ruyang's side. Zhaoyang looked at the flower again, and she explained: "This flower originally grew in Beilu, and someone with a heart probably brought it south."

"Master Wang, the right servant of the household department, has planted crabapples." Feng Jian reminded from the side, and Wang Shilang's house is next door to the Princess Mansion.

"Just say why I haven't seen it before, it turned out to be a flower from Hokuriku." Gu Ruyang put the flower in front of his nose and sniffed it, and then said: "It's a pity, it's not fragrant."

"Begonia is really fragrance-free." Zhaoyang said and took Gu Ruyang to the side yard. Since Gu Ruyang didn't look for Du Yong, she took this man and took Gu Ruyang to see Nian Guicheng. It is also an excellent thing. Wanshigang has the strength of Wanshigang, and Nianguicheng naturally has the beauty of Nianguicheng.

"Flowers need to be fragrant to be good. I picked them in a hurry just now, so I didn't pay attention when I took them down." Gu Ruyang looked regretful.

"There is a story about Begonia Wuxiang." Zhaoyang walked leisurely.

"Oh?" Gu Ruyang was a little curious: "What story."

Zhaoyang said: "It is said that Haitang was originally a fairy in the sky, and she has always admired a god, but unfortunately she couldn't reveal her heart, so she could only hide her heart and fell in love secretly. Later, she was discovered by the ruthless Queen Mother and beat Haitang to death. It enters the mortal world as a flower, so it hides its fragrance like hiding its thoughts until it withers at last."

Gu Ruyang looked at the flower in his hand, but laughed again: "It's such a beautiful flower, probably those literati and poets added random allusions to it."

"Why does the son-in-law care about whether she smells good or not?" Zhao Yang asked.

But Gu Ruyang stopped, she turned her head to look at Zhaoyang, her eyes looked from top to bottom, and suddenly raised her hand with the flower, and inserted the begonia on Zhaoyang's head.

"The princess is beautiful and fragrant, so this flower must be fragrant to be worthy."

Zhaoyang's body decoration today is mainly simple, and this flower is placed in Zhaoyang's hair, which is a finishing touch, but Zhaoyang is stunned, thinking that Gu Ruyang went to Du Yong's place, so why did he ever go to Du Yong's place? Thinking that it was because she saw a beautiful flower she didn't know and ran to pick it for herself, Zhaoyang's heart naturally warmed up. She knew that although Gu Ruyang was both women, Zhaoyang felt that the two seemed to be more than one. here.

"The son-in-law has a heart." Zhao Yang said, her face was also slightly flushed.

Gu Ruyang looked at Zhaoyang's followers behind her, she waved her hand to signal them to stop first, Zhaoyang's followers would naturally not listen to Gu Ruyang's orders, Zhaoyang didn't know why, but still let people cooperate with Gu Ruyang , the entourage stopped, and only Zhaoyang and Gu Ruyang were left walking forward side by side. The colors of the flowers and plants in late spring gradually darkened, and the two of them paired with this colorful courtyard was quite exquisite.

Gu Ruyang sighed, and said to Zhaoyang: "I didn't have a good rest last night, so I woke up before dawn this morning."

Zhaoyang looked at Gu Ruyang, waiting for her to continue.

"I've thought about it for a long time, and I don't think the relationship between you and me should be just like this?" Gu Ruyang said.

Zhaoyang's heart tightened, and she couldn't help clenching her fists. She unconsciously wondered whether Gu Ruyang felt the same way as herself.

"What does the son-in-law mean?"

"I think we should be close friends," Gu Ruyang said, "I talked a lot with Mr. Du last night, and he always said that between you and me is just a deal, and I know that the deal between Wanshigang and Nianguicheng is imperative , but it is precisely because of this that I have a knot in my heart."

Gu Ruyang saw that Zhaoyang's face suddenly became solemn, and she hurriedly explained: "I, Gu Ruyang, have friends all over the world, but getting along with the princess feels the most special. Whenever I'm with you, I feel like I'm in the sun, and I always want to spend more time with you." I don't know why you stay for a while, so... so I don't want to alienate our relationship because of business matters, since we are sincerely cooperating, I think we should be close friends apart from our identities."

Perhaps this answer was beyond Zhaoyang's expectation, but it was reasonable. Originally, Gu Ruyang would give himself the courage to confirm those expectations. In the end, Gu Ruyang only regarded himself as a friend, and Zhaoyang suddenly felt that he was a friend. What's the difference with this Haitang, but it's just a delusion and secret in my heart, it's just that this delusion sprouted in my heart and was strangled to death by Gu Ruyang's honesty.

"Princess, what do you think?" Gu Ruyang asked.

Zhaoyang squeezed out a smile: "Naturally, I think... the same is true."

"That's really great." Gu Ruyang looked excited: "Then how about going to your room for a drink tonight?"

"Tomorrow I have to meet my father, and I will have a long time to drink." Zhaoyang looked at the attendants who were still waiting behind him, and said: "I have to go to Nanshi today to choose some jade for Liulang, so I won't be with the head of the house." .”

"Huh?" Gu Ruyang hadn't visited Niangui City yet, so he thought Zhaoyang invited him to go with him.

"By the way, Mr. Kong, the Minister of Yizhi, will come again today. Yesterday's "Haikou Discussion" really had nothing to do with him. As the head of the Department of Yizhi, Mr. Kong also wants to do his best for the son-in-law. This time, in order to prevent the occurrence of yesterday's Misunderstanding, let Mr. Du join in." Zhaoyang said with a cold face.

"Ah? Are you still here?"

"Master Gu, then I'll go to Nanshi first. You remember to go back to the east ear room of the front yard. Master Kong will naturally come to you in the afternoon."

After saying that, Zhaoyang turned and left, leaving Gu Ruyang standing in the courtyard with a blank expression on his face. The spring breeze blew, and a few blooming petals still fell.