The queen is charming, but powerful ministers lure her to seize power and usurp the throne

Chapter 111

"When doing business, having someone is equivalent to having money. If you lose some money today to buy friendship, come and go often, you will naturally earn back the money."

Just as he was talking, a clear bell rang at the door.

Shui Po got up and opened the door.

As soon as Gao Hong entered the door, he saw the queen sitting by the window.

Not long after the beginning of winter, everything was depressed, and even the sky was dull. She was like a red plum in the vast snow, the only bright color between heaven and earth.

Everyone in the world knows that beauty is beauty, but this is evil.

He didn't pay much attention to the color of things, but at this moment, Gao Hong still felt amazing, and he could be drunk for years.

"Sit down, this is not a court, there is no need to perform those false etiquettes."

Gao Hong bowed slightly and sat down opposite Zhe Sang. He was a little surprised when he caught a glimpse of the roasted sweet potatoes in the stove.

With such a noble status, she is very skilled in doing these common things.

Before meeting the queen, Gao Zhihong knew that she was the daughter of Su Shangshu of the previous dynasty, and the rest was just a queen.

Later, when he went to inquire about it, he found out that it was such a fragile-looking woman who was supporting the Holy Spirit to make a comeback.

"I haven't congratulated you on your promotion yet. Today's lunch should be a celebration banquet." Zhe Sang said with a smile.

"It's me who should thank you for saving your life. How can I let you spend so much money?"

Due to Zhe Sang's special status, all the maids who were waiting inside, Xiao Si, were removed, and only Shui Po was waiting inside.

Gao Hong took the tea from Shui Bo and held it in his hands, as if to keep warm.

Zhe Sang smiled and said, "The northwest building is mine, so there is no reason for you to treat us."

Gao Hong was flashed by her smile and his heart skipped a beat.

She is cunning and a little proud.

"Is there anything wrong?"

He kept looking at Zhe Sang, a little confused.

Gao Hong looked away in panic.

"No, no."

Zhe Sang only thought that the disparity in status brought restraint to him, so he didn't take it to heart.

Gao Hong tightened his hands on his knees, feeling ashamed of his impoliteness just now.

"They say there is no dishonest businessman, I won't let you eat for free."

Gao Hong didn't dare to look at her smile anymore, and his eyes fixed on the tea cup. It was a fine Ru kiln, the sky was blue after the rain, the thin glaze was blooming, and the white air was dispersed.It reminded him of the West Lake in the misty rain in April, so beautiful and touching, yet confused and sad.

"What is the queen's order?"

"Sooner or later, Southeast Zhai and Northwest Tower will completely break up. I am not afraid of the Lin family, but there is still an emperor standing behind the Lin family."

"The official knows what to do."

Gao Hong is not stupid. He has been fighting with those people recently. After a little trial and error, he will understand the meaning.

Zhe Sang was about to say something when Yu Guangxian saw about twenty carriages. The most impressive one in the lead slowly stopped downstairs, and a slender figure came down from it.

He bent down, his official robes fluttering, very elegant.

The people behind him also came down and spontaneously surrounded him. Those officials who were singled out were also well-known people. Standing with him, they lost their light in an instant.

Everyone looked at the three words "Northwest Building" and felt a little surprised. When did Prime Minister Gu go to Dongnan Zhai for a host?
Gu Heng said lightly, "I am too short of money to go to the gold-selling cave in Southeast Zhai."

"The Prime Minister is incorruptible. I don't have any spare money. In the past, I was just a slap in the face to make someone fat."

Gu Heng was not in a hurry to go in, and stood leisurely at the door, carefully admiring the appearance of the northwest building.

The people behind him also raised their heads and stared with squinted eyes, as if trying to spot the flowers from the northwest building.

Gu Heng turned his head and said to the person next to him, "It looks more serious than Dongnan Zhai. Dongnan Zhai has a powdery air. I don't like it." The man's face was full of smiles and he hurriedly agreed, "Xiaguan used to be like this too. I think, look at this place, it’s so grand, so grand, so grand.”

A certain official with a swollen belly couldn't bear the clumsy talk of his colleague. He pointed with his fat hand and exclaimed, "Look, the cloud above the building is, yes, the biggest one. Isn’t it exuding colorful auspicious light?”

Gu Heng looked at the gray and ordinary clouds, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

Seeing that the onlookers nearby had had enough, he took a long step and went in.

Shui Po, who witnessed the whole process: My former master seems to have become stupid.

After only half a cup of tea, other officials came one after another. Nearly half of the officials in the court came, and the huge northwest building was actually full.

For those who came later, Shopkeeper Wang could only give them gifts one by one, help them reserve rooms for tomorrow, and have them registered.

Gu Heng's actions just now set off waves in Gao Hong's heart. Prime Minister Gu sometimes did not even give the emperor's face in the court.

I can't figure out what kind of leverage the Queen holds in her hands that allows him to act like this on the street.

Soon, the dishes were served one after another.

"These are the signatures of Northwest Tower. Try it and see if there is any room for improvement."

Gao Hong couldn't taste anything. He thought everything was delicious but tasteless.

Zhe Sang originally wanted to get closer to him, but he was so embarrassed that his hands shook when he was asked to pick up some food for him.

After dinner, Gao Hong said he would go back to handle official business. Zhe Sang originally wanted to leave him to talk about things in court, but seeing that his ears were red from nervousness, she decided not to do it.

"Wait a minute, the sweet potatoes are baked. You can bring one to warm your hands on the way."

With that said, Zhe Sang picked the biggest one for him and wrapped it in paper to keep it warm but not too hot.

Gao Hong took it with both hands, bent towards her to express his gratitude, and left in a panic.

Zhe Sang sighed, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

When Gao Hong went downstairs, he met Prime Minister Gu. He stayed aside and said, "I have met the Prime Minister."

Gu Heng ignored him and walked past him, as if he was very disdainful.

Gao Hong's relationship with the aristocratic family in the court was exactly like this.

Zhe Sang was carefully tearing off the skin of the roasted sweet potato, which was a little hot to the touch.

The sudden ringing of a bell startled her. She had seen the opening of the Northwest Tower, and Gao Hong had also seen it. She was planning to go back to the palace after a while.

Shui Po specifically ordered that there be no summons in the wing, and no one would be required to serve him.

Then who is coming?
"I'll go take a look. If anything goes wrong later, just run away first."

Shui Po opened the door, and Gu Heng gave her a cold look, "Come out."

Shui Po: Where is he so stupid?It's obviously as scary as before.

Seeing that it was Gu Heng who came in, Zhe Sang was stunned for a moment. He didn't ask anyone to tell him the news of her leaving the palace.

Gu Heng glanced at the sweet potato in her hand, and there was another one roasting on the stove nearby.

There were three in total, one for Gao Hong, one for herself, and one for Shui Po.

"When the queen leaves the palace, why don't you see me?"

Zhe Sang stood up, feeling a little guilty, "What can I hide from the Prime Minister? Now I can see it."

Gu Heng didn't say anything, he approached her step by step and looked down at her.

But her eyes drifted away, just not looking at herself.

He reached out and pinched her chin, forcing her to look directly at him.

"My queen is pretending to be confused again."

"The empress meets the minister, and the minister meets the empress, they are two different things."

　Southeast Zhai: Don’t go too far in certain professions. What is powdery air?We are obviously bookish!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)