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

In the front hall of the Gu family, Gu Huaijing looked at Tan Zhixu with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

When Tan Zhixu saw Gu Huaijing's face softening slightly, he already guessed some of the things that had been troubling him in recent days.

Her eyes were full of understanding and concern, and she whispered comfortingly: "Everything in the world is unpredictable. Now that things have happened, let's make peace with them. Everything may turn around until the last moment, and it may not be a last resort. It will come.”

Gu Huaijing saw it in his eyes and felt pain in his heart. He didn't want Tan Zhixu to worry about him, so he pretended to be relaxed and responded: "Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion. I can handle this matter."

However, behind these seemingly firm words was his deep worry about the coming storm.

He guessed that there would be further moves on the emperor's side, and it would be an unpredictable contest, but he had to face it alone, just to protect everything they cherished together.

He and Tan Zhixu looked at each other and smiled. Although they had their own thoughts in their hearts, they both tried their best to hold up a peaceful sky for each other. This was their tacit understanding and their determination to survive the storm together.

"Is everything you said in your letter true?"

"It must be true."

Tan Zhixu couldn't say that she was reborn, she could only say that those were her inferences.

But facing Tan Zhixu's serious expression, Gu Huaijing became even more worried.

How did she learn these secrets?

Gu Huaijing frowned with doubts, "Xu Xu, tell me, is there something that happened that I don't know about?"

"No, don't worry, Mr. Gu. These are all inferred by the women who heard the ministers chatting in the shop. Nothing else happened."

"really?"

"really."

Tan Zhixu was serious, but Gu Huaijing didn't believe it.

If that were the case, would Tan Zhixu be so nervous?

He understood her, and she wouldn't be like this if he wasn't determined.

But since Tan Zhixu didn't want to say anything, he couldn't find out no matter how he asked.

After chatting for a few words, Tan Zhixu left.

I can't stay here any longer.

"Master Gu, I hope you take it seriously."

"inevitable."

The two of them came out of the front hall, looking unfamiliar again.

Those who observed in secret did not take this matter to heart.

Not long after Tan Zhixu left, the emperor summoned Gu Huaijing into the palace.

Naturally, the emperor already knew about Gu Huaijing's feat of saving the fifth prince in a critical moment.

Wearing a dragon robe, he was sitting at the head of the magnificent hall, with the Nine-Five Emperor screen symbolizing imperial power behind him. The aura of majesty filled the entire hall like an invisible pressure.

Gu Huaijing knelt down respectfully in front of the emperor, his lowered eyes concealing the ups and downs in his heart.

He knew that every word and every action at this moment could affect the entire court and even the world.

Although he was thinking about it in his heart, he did not speak for a long time, but quietly waited for the emperor's instructions.

In the end, it was the emperor who broke the brief silence.

His majestic voice echoed in the hall: "Do you think the fifth prince is more suitable to inherit the position of crown prince?"

As soon as these words came out, the air seemed to freeze instantly, and all eyes were focused on Gu Huaijing.

However, Gu Huaijing did not panic at all because of the emperor's question. He still maintained a calm and humble attitude, shook his head slightly, and responded firmly and respectfully: "Your Majesty, who is suitable to be the prince depends on you?" The Holy Judge. As a member of the imperial court, it is the duty of a minister to assist the emperor with all his strength in handling state affairs, and he will never overstep his authority or overstep his duty."

This answer not only showed his absolute respect for the majesty of the emperor, but also reflected his loyalty and responsibility as a minister, adding a bit of solemnity and solemnity to the originally tense atmosphere.

Although the emperor was satisfied with Gu Huaijing's answer, he frowned at his private contact with the fifth prince.

The warning in his words was like the biting ice.

"Gu Aiqing, I trust you and will not be tempted by interests. This time I ask you to participate in the fight for the prince. You should understand what I mean, right?"

"Yes, I understand."

"That's best. I don't want you to be selfish. After all, selfishness can harm others."

The emperor had something to say, how could Gu Huaijing not understand it.

Gu Huaijing didn't make much excuse for this. He knew very well that the emperor's beating meant that he was not really ignorant, but used it to send a signal to those who secretly supported the fifth prince: no small move could escape the emperor's eyes. , these machinations and machinations are ultimately difficult to achieve.

Sure enough, not long after the emperor finished speaking, a eunuch quietly left Qianqing Palace.

The emperor's imperial guards had a panoramic view of all this.

"Have you seen everything?"

The emperor's face was gloomy. Gu Huaijing still didn't understand something, so he didn't say a word and just nodded.

After leaving the palace, Gu Huaijing went directly to the familiar restaurant.

At this moment, his heart was ups and downs, looking at Tan Zhixu who was busy, his heart was full of complicated emotions.

He knew that the current situation was chaotic and unclear, and he only hoped that Tan Zhixu could stay out of the matter. However, as one of the leading merchants in the capital, Tan Zhixu might not be able to survive this princely dispute alone.

It wasn't until Tan Zhixu finished what he was doing that he noticed Gu Huaijing sitting down in the hall, which was very different from his past habit of going straight to the upper room.

She couldn't help but frown slightly, guessing that there must be something important, so she deliberately kept a certain distance to avoid attracting gossip from others. She walked up to Gu Huaijing and asked seemingly casually why she didn't go to the bedroom.

Gu Huaijing responded tacitly, stood up and saluted Tan Zhixu: "Second Madam, don't worry too much, I'm just here to drink and relax." His tone was flat and distant, obviously unwilling to discuss the matter in depth.

Seeing that Gu Huaijing had made up his mind, Tan Zhixu did not ask any further questions, but thoughtfully asked the shopkeeper to give him sobering soup.

After Gu Huaijing finished drinking, an imperceptible smile flashed across his face, and when he left, he did not forget to take a deep look at Tan Zhixu.

After Gu Huaijing left for a long time, Tan Zhixu called his personal maid Guyu.

"You go find Teng Xi..."

She understood that if she wanted to know what Gu Huaijing had hidden behind her, she might be able to get some clues from Teng Xi.

"Yes, girl, slave, go right away."

When Guyu found out about Xu Fufu's health, Tan left the restaurant.

Not long after, Guyu appeared in the courtyard full of flowers.

Within a moment, Teng Xi came in a hurry.

This girl was always straightforward and straightforward, and this time was no exception. As soon as she saw Teng Xi, her eyes flashed with concern and anxiety, and she asked without any hesitation: "Commander Teng, is Mr. Gu going to the palace to be arrested?" Has the emperor held him to account?"

Hearing this, Teng Xi suddenly looked confused and innocent.

He frowned slightly, confusion written on his face.

As a confidant around Gu Huaijing, he was naturally interested in his master's affairs, but he really didn't know about it this time.