After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

Three days later, Mrs. Zhou was wearing gold and silver, with a smile on her face.

When Tan Zhixu saw her, he knew that she was getting closer to the third prince's concubine. The hairpin on her head was the best proof.

Perhaps Zhou didn't know that the hairpin was made by the third prince's concubine in Tan Zhixu's shop.

Seeing Mr. Zhou wearing a hairpin and strutting through the market, Tan Zhixu had a look of helplessness on his face. Mr. Zhou used to look smart, but how could he be so low-key at this time?

Even if she is now on good terms with the third princess, shouldn't she keep a low profile if the situation is so uncertain now?

Thinking of this, Tan Zhixu could only shake his head.

Mrs. Zhou originally came to show off to Tan Zhixu. Seeing her staring at him, Ms. Zhou smiled even more proudly. She twisted her waist and came to Tan Zhixu.

"Brothers and sisters, you have to go to the shop so early. It's really hard for you. You don't even have a male in the second room, so I can only watch you working hard to make a living. Hey, my sister-in-law feels really sorry to see you like this."

"Sister-in-law, it's not in vain that you care about me so much. I'm fine."

Tan Zhixu didn't give Zhou any face, so he refuted it directly.

Zhou's face darkened when she saw Tan Zhixu being so ignorant, and she was obviously a little angry.

Seeing this, Tan Zhixu smiled softly, "Sister-in-law, you are too angry. I was just joking with you, why are you still angry?"

"That hairpin on your head looks very familiar, doesn't it?"

"Oh, you can see it. It seems that you don't understand anything. This hairpin was given to me by the third prince's concubine."

Zhou looked at Tan Zhixu proudly.

The look in his eyes wanted to kill Tan Zhixu, as if to say, "Look, I am better than you after all." '

Tan Zhixu laughed inwardly, this Zhou family is really...

After thinking for a moment, Tan Zhixu suddenly realized, "No wonder it looks familiar. Isn't this the hairpin produced by our Houfu shop? Sister-in-law, this was given to you by the third prince's concubine?"

"Then what do these three princes and concubines mean? Since they are all going to give you gifts, why do they still give you things from our family?"

Tan Zhixu looked confused, his beautiful eyes full of doubts.

Facing Tan Zhixu's eyes that were all looking at the excitement, the glory on Zhou's face finally disappeared. She subconsciously clenched her hands into fists, trying not to embarrass herself too much.

"Really? It seems that the third prince likes this object very much, otherwise why would he give it to me."

"Well, I guess so."

Tan Zhixu understood, but his nonchalant expression was too obvious.

No matter how stupid Mr. Zhou is, he still understands that Tan Zhixu is just laughing at him.

But she couldn't get angry out of shame, as this would only allow Tan Zhixu's plot to succeed.

After a few casual words with Tan Zhixu, Zhou walked away in despair.

Seeing Zhou leaving like this, Tan Zhixu suppressed a smile.

Confirming that Mrs. Zhou would not come back, Tan Zhixu gave Guyu a look and said, "Go, give the hairpins in our shop to everyone, and ask all the ladies to appreciate them."

This is really not Tan Zhixu's intention to irritate the Zhou family. After all, there is a good goldsmith's shop in the capital.

After Guyu staggered out, Tan Zhixu was not idle either. She sorted out what might have happened in her previous life, and after confirming the movements of several princes, she directly sent a letter to Gu Huaijing.

At that time, Gu Huaijing was meeting with the fifth prince.

Everyone knew about Gu Huaijing's rescue a few days ago. It was reasonable for the fifth prince to come to thank him, but Gu Huaijing's face was ashen.

The fifth prince looked at Gu Huaijing, who was standing next to him, with an unfathomable smile on his face.

He was sitting in an elegant study, and the candlelight danced on his resolute face, reflecting a firm and complicated look.

He spoke slowly, revealing endless sincerity and expectation in his words: "You and I have known each other for many years, and I know that you are both wise and brave, and have a unique vision. Now that the palace is changing, I want to compete for the position of prince. This is not only about my personal interests." Honor and disgrace are also related to the safety of the country and the country. I need your help to achieve great things together." Gu Huai Jing listened to his words quietly, but his heart was as clear as a mirror. He knew what kind of person the fifth prince in front of him was and how ambitious he was. Exuberant yet hidden.

Now that the prince is firmly on the throne, the emperor's thoughts are like a needle in the sea, making it difficult to fathom.

Especially before, the emperor secretly summoned him and gave him a special status - as the prince's inspector, this important task was only known to him and the emperor.

However, there was so much complexity in the palace, and he knew that no matter how tight the secret was, it would be difficult to prevent it from being leaked.

Despite this, Gu Huaijing also knew in his heart that he had no way of judging whether the fifth prince had already learned about this matter.

This makes the situation more complicated and confusing, and also makes his position more subtle and critical.

With the emperor's trust and trust on one side and the ardent expectations of the fifth prince on the other, how should he choose?

This question weighed on his heart like a huge stone, causing him to fall into deep contemplation. His heart was like a dark cloud, and his face was even more gloomy.

Now the fifth prince's invitation was an invitation that could not be easily ignored. The hidden dangers and variables were like a huge stone pressing on his heart, leaving him unable to breathe.

"Master Gu?"

"Fifth Prince, I went to the dock a few days ago and injured myself."

"Oh, Mr. Gu, are you seriously injured?"

"Not really, it's just that I can't go out for the time being."

Gu Huaijing knelt on the ground without even looking at the fifth prince.

He said it so directly that Gu Huaijing could only refuse it directly.

In the end, the fifth prince didn't say anything else, he just smiled at Gu Huaijing and said, "During this period, Mr. Gu will have to recuperate at home."

"Yes."

After seeing off the fifth prince, Gu Huaijing's face turned dark and dark.

Teng Xi rarely saw his master like this. He was worried and took out the letter sent by Tan Zhixu.

Originally, I wanted to ask the master if he would like to invite Miss Tan to come, but I never expected to see Xin Gu Huaijing's expression become even more ugly.

"Master, has something happened?"

Gu Huaijing shook his head and said nothing more.

Things are getting weirder.

If what Tan Zhixu said is true, there will be chaos in the court.

"Where's Xu Xu?"

"My lord, my lord, Miss Tan is here. She said that the peach blossom drink you ordered at the restaurant yesterday is here. She brought it to you specially."

The housekeeper hurriedly came to the study. After hearing this, Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi couldn't help but look at each other.

Peach blossom drunk?

He was undecided.

Just when he thought of this, Gu Huaijing seemed to have thought of something again, and quickly got up and went out to greet him.

At this moment, Tan Zhi knew that Xu people had arrived in the courtyard of the Gu Mansion, "The civilian woman has seen Mr. Gu."

"Second Madam is very polite. Thank you very much for coming to deliver the wine in person. Please come inside."

"Yes."

The two of them looked really unfamiliar, and Teng Xi almost laughed out loud while standing next to them.

However, he knew that now that the fifth prince deliberately released the news that he was on good terms with his master, many forces must be watching the Gu family.

Be careful now just to be on the safe side.