dognovel Chapter 558 One life, one pair
Chapter 558 One life, one pair
At the beginning, Shen Zhinian's impression of Gu Jinxiao was just that of their mortal enemy in their previous life.
But in this life, their identities and positions are different, and they no longer have any confrontation in the political arena. Shen Zhinian treats the other party as an irrelevant passerby.
Later, it was only to repay favors that we had various interactions.
After learning that the hundreds-year-old mountain ginseng was Gu Jinxiao's heirloom, Shen Zhinian couldn't help but feel complicated when she saw this man again.
Sister Zhao said that she didn't want her to reveal what she already knew, lest General Zhou would say that Sister Zhao couldn't keep a secret.
Besides...some things would be awkward for both of you if they were said out loud.
Tacit understanding is the best option.
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly and said, "Master Gu, there is no need to be so polite."
"The new year is coming, and I wish you, Lord Gu, a prosperous career and a bright future!"
Gu Jinxiao still looked as if he was keeping people at a distance, but a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes: "Thank you, Empress Xianfei."
"I also hope that one day I can serve as the envoy to confer the title of Empress Xianfei again."
Shen Zhinian is now one of the four concubines. If she is promoted again, she will be a noble concubine.
Gu Jinxiao's New Year's wish was exactly what she wanted.
It was not appropriate for the two of them to chat for too long. After this episode, Gu Jinxiao slightly turned sideways and lowered his head to make way.
Shen Zhinian led the palace servants and walked straight to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Gu Jinxiao raised his head and stood there looking at her back as she gradually walked from the darkness to the light.
There is no rule in the Great Zhou that prohibits the prince consort from serving as an official in the court, so Princess Yunshu and Princess Qingyang can rest assured that they like Gu Jinxiao.
Seeing Gu Jinxiao leave, Princess Yunshu, who had always been proud and arrogant, did not follow him even though she liked him, because of her status.
However, the lively Princess Qingyang immediately followed out and naturally saw the scene where Gu Jinxiao and Shen Zhinian were talking.
There were many palace servants around them, and the two of them just met, so they performed the most normal greetings.
Princess Qingyang didn't think much about it and greeted him with a smile: "Master Gu!"
When Gu Jinxiao's eyes fell on her, he still looked indifferent and calm: "Greetings, Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Princess Qingyang couldn't hide her joy on her face. She smiled and waved her hand: "Master Gu, I've said it many times that you don't need to bow when you see me."
Gu Jinxiao simply said: "The country has its own laws, the palace has its own rules, etiquette cannot be abolished."
Princess Qingyang sighed secretly.
Why is Master Gu always like this? He is obviously young, but he is very old-fashioned, like an old scholar.
But with his stunning face, it's hard to hate him at all.
Princess Qingyang didn't dwell on this question any more. A hint of embarrassment appeared on her face: "The moonlight tonight is so beautiful."
"There are too many people at the palace banquet, and it's too noisy. I want to enjoy the moon outside, but it's dark and the road is slippery. I'm a weak woman, and I'm scared."
"I wonder if Lord Gu would be willing to accompany you?"
When she said this, Princess Qingyang winked at Gu Jinxiao playfully.
Her Royal Highness the Princess, who is cute, lively and noble, invites you in such a coquettish way that few men can resist.
Gu Jinxiao just said expressionlessly: "There are many guards in the palace, and the safety of Her Royal Highness the Princess will definitely not be in any trouble."
"My minister retire."
Princess Qingyang stared at his back and stamped her feet anxiously: "This piece of wood!"
"I am not afraid of danger at all. It is, it is..."
"Is he really incapable of hearing it, or is he pretending not to be able to hear it?"
Her personal maid Hua Rong hurriedly comforted her, "Your Highness, Princess, you know that Lord Gu has always been like this. Otherwise, he wouldn't be this old, let alone marrying a wife, and he wouldn't even have a concubine at home."
Another personal maid, Yuemao, also smiled and said, "Yes. If Master Gu was a man who understood the ways of the world, I'm afraid the children would be running all over the floor by now."
After being comforted by them, Princess Qingyang felt much better: "What I like most is that Lord Gu never looks at women more. If anyone can marry him, the harem will be extremely quiet."
"Only he can realize a woman's most desired wish, to be together for the rest of her life."
"But... I like his way of keeping women at a distance, but I am often irritated by this..."
Although the prince consort did not dare to take a concubine without the princess's permission, which man did not have several concubines before getting married?
Even after marriage, they dare not have sex with other women openly due to the majesty of the royal family. Who can guarantee that they don't want to?
Because of this, men like Lord Gu are even more precious.
Huarong and Yuemao looked at each other, feeling helpless, and could only continue to comfort: "Maybe, maybe one day, Master Gu will come to his senses?"
Princess Qingyang sighed: "I hope so..."
Gu Jinxiao had already gone back, so she naturally had no intention of appreciating the moon: "Let's go, let's go back to the table."
"Yes!"
……
A remote mountain village far away from the capital.
Xiao Yueying and Li Cairong have been settled here by King Jin since they faked their death and left the palace.
Xiao Yueying kept her word and really asked someone to take the token and release Li Cairong's family.
But everything Li Cairong did was a capital offense. If people knew she was still alive, not only she but also her family would be wanted by the government.
The best thing to do now is to cut off ties with the family and let them live a stable life.
As for her... there is no turning back. She can only stay close to Xiao Yueying and hope that one day the Third Prince can ascend to that position. Only then will she have a chance to survive!
Xiao Yueying was already dying, and after faking her death and leaving the palace, her health became even worse. Recently, she has been lying in bed, waking up less every day than Jiang Shuren did.
Even the doctor said that she should be in the next few days...
When she finally woke up, Xiao Yueying tightly grasped Li Cairong's hand and said, "...after I die, you, you will follow Prince Jin."
"You have the ability to disguise yourself. Even if he doesn't value you, you will still have a place in the Prince Jin's Mansion."
"I... I have already arranged a way out for you. You must take my place and live well... In the future... In the future, you must help the Third Prince ascend the throne!"
After all, even if the Prince of Jin could successfully get rid of the emperor, he would still be a traitor and loyal and righteous people would surely restore order!
In the end, the only one who can legitimately inherit that position is your Majesty's prince!
Li Cairong understood that even if Prince Jin kept her because of her abilities, she was Xiao Yueying's person and Prince Jin would never truly trust her.
Once she is no longer useful, she will be dead!