Fengmou Jiangshan

Chapter 143 Jiancui Pavilion Prepares for a Rainy Day

"Don't take this matter to heart, Mu Aiqing!" Gu Qinghua sighed in a thousand troubles, and looked at him with bright eyes without evasion: "On that day, I have no choice but to punish Aiqing! Family prestige cannot be violated, otherwise, how will I explain to my ancestors in the future? Besides, it will also preserve Ai Qing's reputation!"

The reputation of a minister bullying his master is not good!
"The guilty minister dare not! Your majesty's words will only make the guilty minister even more ashamed!" Mu Hongru stood up again, bowed his head slightly and cupped his hands upwards and said: "The criminal minister has already understood your majesty's painstaking intentions. In my heart, only Thank you!"

"It's good that Mu Aiqing understands," Gu Qinghua smiled comfortably, nodded and said, "In this way, I can rest assured! In the future, Mu Aiqing should do her duty as before, don't avoid suspicion, let alone have scruples, be good Be loyal to the country and serve the imperial court!"

Gu Qinghua smiled, and said these words slowly, but his heart was densely tense.As long as Mu Hongru is not a fool, he should understand the opposite meaning in her words; if he can really realize it and take advantage of the rapid retreat at this time, it is not impossible for her to keep him safe and wealthy for the rest of his life. Few, it is better to be able to turn hostility into friendship than to fight each other.She wanted to reassure others by keeping him safe.

The King of Political Affairs, however, responded calmly without changing his face: "Yes, the guilty minister must do his duty to serve his father, be loyal to the court, and dare not slack in the slightest! In this way, we will live up to His Majesty's grace!"

A trace of disappointment was hardly noticeable on Gu Qinghua's face. It seemed that he would never give up!Anyway, this is what she expected!

This is the end of the matter, there is nothing to talk about between the two!
"Mu Aiqing's words are very true!" Gu Qinghua nodded with a smile, and casually babbled a few official polite words with him, and Mu Hongru resigned tactfully.

Gu Qinghua leaned lightly behind the imperial seat, lowered his head, and intentionally or unintentionally fiddled with the Yue kiln celadon tureen tea bowl in his hand, suddenly put the tea bowl on the imperial case, got up and said: "Come on, change clothes!"

Liu Zhongming was coming in to answer Su Jun's words, when he heard Gu Qinghua's order, he subconsciously stopped and stayed in the palace in a proper manner.

In a short while, Gu Qinghua took off the luxurious and dignified court clothes, and put on the light clothes that he usually wears.She is wearing a pea-green lake silk skirt with gauze, lightly embroidered with a few lotus patterns on branches, her hair is curled upside down, with slanted temples combed, and the hair hangs behind her head like black satin.On the temple is a white jade head-turning hairpin, with a thin golden tassel on the mouth of the dragon, and a fingernail-sized pearl at the end, which swings slightly with the movement, making it a little more agile.

"Su side husband has been here?" Gu Qinghua raised his eyes and looked at Liu Zhongming.Where did she not see his hesitant expression just now?Su Jun's departure from the palace was very secretive, Liu Zhongming didn't know about it, so Gu Qinghua only asked this question.

"Responding to Your Majesty, Su's side husband has indeed been here. Just now His Majesty was summoning the King of Cheng'en County, and the old slave advised him to go back first." Liu Zhongming cheered up, feeling that Su Jun was favored in his heart, and hurriedly said with a smile : "Why don't the slaves pass him on?"

"No need!" Gu Qinghua shook his head and said, "I just want to go out for a walk, let's drive Chengqing Palace!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Liu Zhongming hurriedly agreed, and led the maids and eunuchs, surrounded Gu Qinghua and walked towards Chengqing Palace.

Su Jun didn't expect her to come, so he rushed out to greet her, and said with a smile, "Why did Your Majesty come in person? Just send someone to summon me!" He looked up, the sun had not set yet, and the weather in August was exactly During the year when the remaining heat is at its peak, the bright sunlight shines brightly on the ground, and even though the flowers and trees in the palace are carefully tended by a dedicated person, they still have a gray and withered look.

Gu Qinghua said a little sullenly: "I want to take a walk, so I will come to your place to sit for a while!"

Su Jun then turned his head and ordered Xiao Dengzi to tidy up the Jiancui Pavilion in the bamboo forest, put out tea, melons and fruits, sat in the hall with Gu Qinghua for a while, and then walked to Jiancui Pavilion.

There is a large bamboo forest in the Chengqing Palace where Su Jun lived. In the forest, a two-story square building was built with bamboo, which is Jiancui Pavilion. The tables, chairs, and couches in the building are all made of bamboo. It is small and exquisite, very elegant. , and also push the window to see the layers of bamboo sea, the green leaves are lingering, and the oriole and birds are dripping from time to time, and the layers of green leaves are very pleasant. It is a good place to cool off in summer.

After Gu Qinghua and Su Jun went up to the second floor, they pushed back the eunuchs and maids who followed them, and ordered them to stay outside on the first floor.

Gu Qinghua didn't ask Su Jun about Xia Zhongshu right away, but first talked about Mu Hongru, and she couldn't help being angry: "This man really has a thick skin! At this point, I thought he would know his way back. Who would have thought that it meant immortality! Hmph, since he wants to bring about his own destruction, then I will fulfill him!"

Su Jun held her hand and squeezed it lightly, comfortingly said: "Your Majesty, Mu Hongru has been calling the wind and rain for more than ten years, how could he be willing to quit so easily? Your Majesty don't need to be so idle."

Gu Qinghua frowned slightly in disgust, and said disdainfully: "Reluctant to quit? Hmph, all this shouldn't belong to him in the first place, why should he be so reluctant! Since he himself is shameless and unwilling to die well, then don't blame him. I will show no mercy!"

Xiguo has always attached the most importance to the veterans of the previous court. Mu Hongru is a veteran who was relied on by the former emperor Gu Fengqing. Generally speaking, when the new emperor succeeds, the old ministers only need to retire and live in a proper way. In the future, even if big old accounts are uncovered in the court, they will not have much to do with him.Once a pillar of the country like Mu Hongru, he doesn't have to worry about his life being in danger after retiring.However, he clearly has no intention of quitting.

A gust of wind blows gently, the twigs and leaves rustle, and the light and shadow that shakes the ground intertwine.

"Your Majesty has taken the title of King of Discussion from him this time. Although he doesn't show it on the surface, he may make some moves in secret." Su Jun looked at Gu Qinghua and said.

Gu Qinghua sneered and said: "His movements can't be fast! He should be very clear that I am no longer Wuxia Amon in the past. If he wants to hide his movements from my eyes and ears, he will not be fast! He can move, and so can I. By the way , Xia Zhongshu, is there any progress?"

Su Jun was a little embarrassed, and said in a deep voice: "Master Xia said that he will not help each other."

"The two don't help each other?" Gu Qinghua's eyes widened in disbelief, and a wave of anger rose from the bottom of his heart.

Can't help each other?This man is so bold, he puts on the posture of watching a play?
"He eats the king's salary and assumes the official position of the court, but he still speaks out that the two don't help each other?" Gu Qinghua gritted his teeth, his face turned blue and white.

If Xia Zhongshu didn't make a statement, it would be justifiable, but he not only made a statement, but also made it clear that he is not helping each other!

"What's the reason?" Gu Qinghua breathed a sigh of relief, and asked Su Jun in a tone as calm as possible, anger was brewing in those eyes full of autumn water.I'm in a bad mood today, who wants to add another layer of bad mood!
reason?Su Jun's heart beat again.Of course, the real reason cannot be said, otherwise, Gu Qinghua might send an order for Xia Zhongshu to come and see him!
"Your Majesty," Su Jun's eyes were turbulent, Gu Qinghua asked him as soon as the words fell, he answered the conversation in a leisurely and natural way - he knew that as long as he showed a little hesitation, he didn't need to say anything .

"Uncle Xia has always had a weird temper," Su Jun sighed helplessly, and said, "Although he said that he would not help each other, he still helped us. For the Mu family, his threat is always there, so they They can't be without scruples. As long as they have scruples, they have to reserve some manpower to defend the embankment in advance. Isn't this also a help to us? Besides, if there is something wrong in the city, how can the Nine City soldiers and horses not perform their duties? Come out to maintain order? Qing'er, he has been in the Nine City Military Division for more than ten years, and no one can really control that team except him. At this time, it is not appropriate to transfer easily so as not to overwhelm the enemy."

Hearing what he said, Gu Qinghua made some sense, and couldn't help lowering his eyelashes, wondering what he was thinking.She suddenly raised her head, smiled at Su Jun, and said, "Xia Zhongshu, is his relationship with your family complicated?"

"Complicated?" Su Jun was stunned: "Where does this start!"

"Otherwise, why would he say such awkward words?" Gu Qinghua pondered: "You are right, even though he said that the two will not help each other, but the duty of the Nine City Soldiers and Horses is obvious, and he may not stand by when the time comes. But, why do you want to talk so badly, he loves and hates your father and you, maybe?"

"...Your Majesty..." Su Jun's face almost turned green.Love it or hate it?Love it and hate it!

Yes, Master Xia still cared about his father very much—even though he said it harshly, he could feel the intention behind his resentment.

But, do you want to use words like "love and hate"...

Gu Qinghua himself felt it too, couldn't help but "puchi" a smile, took Su Jun's arm and leaned over his shoulder, biting his lip and laughing incessantly.

Su Jun was really annoyed, he couldn't help but hummed softly, and was about to get up with a flick of his sleeve.

"Don't, don't be angry!" Gu Qinghua simply couldn't bear it anymore, giggled a few words, then put away his smile, pulled Su Jun and said to him: "I just said that casually, don't be angry!"

Su Jun had no choice but to turn his face away, seeing her frown relaxed, her anger gone, her cheeks dizzy, Jian Shuiqiu's pupils glowing with affection, bright and charming, so he also smiled, pinched her cheek lightly, and said: "It's rare for Your Majesty to be happy, that's all!"

Gu Qinghua sighed again, and said: "If you don't get rid of the old thief, how can I really be happy? By the way, I am going to let Mu Tiannan go back to the county palace."

"Oh?" Su Jun raised his eyebrows, his eyes fluttered, and he listened intently to her next words.

"Princess Cheng'en is feeling a little unwell these days. I want Mu Tiannan to go back, let Xianglin go with him, and check the situation of the county palace. What do you think?" Gu Qinghua straightened his hair on the sideburns , looking at Su Jun.

Su Jun nodded: "That's fine, Mu Hongru has just been deprived of the title of Prince of Discussion, and His Majesty asked Su Jun to return to the mansion at this time, which also showed the intention of comforting the outside world. Everyone may have some thoughts in their hearts when they see each other. This time, the water can be muddied even more."

"That's what I mean too." Gu Qinghua nodded.Don't let Mu Tiannan go back and thump a few times, how could the water be muddy this time!

(End of this chapter)