During the Laba season, Quan Qi mentioned something when he came to deliver the Laba Congee.
The Wang family of Eternal Peace County had been asking around for news about him. Now, they had come to ask the Lin family to hand over Gou Liang. In addition, Li Xi, the young Marquis, sent a New Year's gift. He said that he wanted to see Gou Liang before returning to the capital.
Gou Liang pondered for a moment. "Don't worry about the Wang family. I have my own arrangements. As for Li Xi, tell him to come see me tomorrow. "
Li Xi came as he was told. Compared to his sorry state at sea, he was now in high spirits. He was even taller than before. Gou Liang looked up at him impatiently. He waved his hand for him to sit down and said, "It seems that the young Marquis has gotten what he wanted."
Li Xi wanted to stand up and bow, but was stopped by Gou Liang. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your help. Otherwise, I would not have been able to convince the people."
Gou Liang said, "I have already accepted the gift. You don't have to worry about it. If the young Marquis is only here to express his gratitude, then there is no need to waste time. "
Li Xi smiled awkwardly and scratched his head. "You are a straightforward person. You are a slow-witted person. I will be leaving for the capital tomorrow. Otherwise, I will not be able to make it for the New Year's Eve banquet. Before I leave, I have to shamelessly ask you about something. King An's power is flourishing. His Majesty has been ill for a long time. He is also powerless in national affairs. Almost everyone in the court listens to King An and follows his lead. But that day, you said that King An was not to be feared … What is the reason? "
"The young Marquis should know my rules. What do you plan to give me in exchange for this information?"
Li Xi sat upright and said, "A few days ago, I heard something from an old man. I thought you would be interested."
"Oh? Tell me about it. "
Li Xi said, "This person was originally a poor beggar. Later on, he saved Sir Wu's life by chance, so he was kept in the residence to be taken care of. I temporarily stayed in Sir Wu's residence. That day, I saw him talking nonsense after drinking, so I mentioned an old story. "
"Twenty years ago, he killed someone with his own hands."
"That person was a handsome young man, but the expression between his brows was like a dry well, as if he had experienced a myriad of things, making people feel fear at first glance. The young man claimed that he had lived for too long and had lost everything he loved. He looked at the mountains and rivers, but there was no more fluctuation in his heart. He no longer had anything to live for. Therefore, he gave the beggar a thousand taels of gold and asked him to end his life. When the beggar saw that Huang Jin had a change of heart, he ruthlessly stabbed him in the heart and even buried him. "
"But after that, he fell seriously ill and almost lost his life. He saw all kinds of famous doctors and used all kinds of methods. He only recovered when he used up the thousand taels of gold."
Li Xi carefully sized up this Gou Liang's eyes, but seeing his indifferent expression, she could not figure out what he was thinking. She had no choice but to continue, "Everybody thought he was just talking nonsense, so I did not take it to heart. However, I didn't expect that the beggar would mention the Zhong Clan of Tianji Mountain. "
"The Zhong Clan of Heaven's Secret Mountain?"
"Exactly!"
Li Xi saw that he was finally interested, and her face showed some joy. She said, "Before the young man died, he left behind something, telling the beggar that he would be buried with him. However, the beggar saw that the jade was transparent and was a good thing, so he became greedy and kept it. Later, when he recovered from his illness, he was so scared that he buried the jade pendant again. However, later on, the beggar took a fancy to the beauty of a rich family's daughter and had designs on the jade pendant again. Unexpectedly, the jade pendant disappeared along with the young man's body. "
"That jade pendant had words on both sides. Although the beggar could not read, he still remembered them clearly and copied them down to keep them with him."
"That day, I found it novel and wanted to take a look. However, I did not expect that one side of the paper had 'Tianji Zhong Clan' written on it, and the other side had the words' Tianji Twins, only one remains. '"
Li Xi saw Gou Liang frown and could not help but lean over and ask, "Does Sir understand?"
Gou Liang looked at him with a smile that was not a smile, but the sharpness in his eyes was even more frightening than the scar on his face.
Li Xi's scalp tightened and he did not dare to ask again.
Gou Liang said, "Many thanks for the information, Young Marquis. Since that is the case, this one will give you a word. That day, An Wang was attacked by an assassin, and his son was injured, so there was no successor. Thus, Young Marquis, can you be relieved? "
Li Xi was shocked, but then his face showed great joy. Seeing that Gou Liang did not want to stay any longer, he tactfully took his leave.
After he left, the room was extremely quiet.
"Master, you … don't think too much."
Zhong Quan advised in a low voice.
The Tianji Twins, only one remains.
Even Zhong Quan could understand the profound meaning of this, let alone Gou Liang.
That young man was no doubt the previous Tianji Son. No one would have thought that such a turbulent character would choose to end up like this.
And if he died, he died, but he insisted on leaving behind such a prophecy.
Presumably, Zhong Yue's great-grandfather, the previous patriarch of the Zhong Clan, calculated that one of the twins was born in Tianji Mountain, while the other was born in the Zhong Clan of Shangjing. In order to seize the opportunity and prevent future troubles, there was enmity later. He had been dead for a long time, and the current patriarch did not have the intention to kill the original owner. It was clear that someone else was arranging these funeral matters for him.
As long as they found the other party, whether things were as they guessed, the truth would be revealed.
Gou Liang stroked his chest and laughed bitterly, "I didn't expect that it was because of me …"
Zhong Quan could not bear it and hurriedly said, "What does the ambition of a wolf have to do with you? This is the sin of the Zhong Clan of Tianji Mountain, not the master's fault. Please do not suffer because of others. "
Gou Liang shook his head and was silent for a while before saying, "Zhong Quan, since the matter has been concluded, then let's move the plan forward."
"Yes, master."
The end of the year was coming, and after eating the Laba Congee, the festive atmosphere was even more intense. After the fifteenth of the twelfth lunar month, the imperial court began to rest.
Tomorrow was the New Year's Eve reunion night, but on this festive occasion, a monstrous murder case shocked the imperial court!
The Wang Clan of Yongning was exterminated.
Except for Wang Haiyi, who was far away in Yangzhou, no one in the clan survived. No, not even a dog or a piece of debris was left, let alone a human.
It was winter, and snow was falling in Yongning Prefecture that night. If the mansion could be burned to the ground, then someone must have set the place on fire and intended to commit murder.
The Wang Clan of Yongning was a famous clan, and this case was no small matter!
Wang Haiyi's bloody letter was quickly delivered to the Emperor's desk. It turned out that he had almost been killed, but fortunately, he had been saved by a noble. When he heard that his family had been killed, he rushed back to Yongning Prefecture that very night with injuries, only to see charred corpses everywhere. It was a tragic sight. He cried tears of blood and begged the Emperor to uphold justice for the Wang Clan, and let the murderer pay with blood.
The Wang Clan was not an ordinary civilian, so the Emperor could not ignore it. He immediately ordered the Ministry of Justice to investigate the matter.
He was already having a headache, but the disaster was not over yet. On the third day of the first lunar month, there was news of an assassination in the East Palace!
Fortunately, the Crown Prince was unharmed, and only Zhong Yue was seriously injured and almost died. The Emperor did not care about Zhong Yue's life at all, but before he could relax, he received news that the Zhong Family had left Tianji Mountain and entered Daliang.
The Emperor was shocked and hurriedly ordered the imperial physician to the East Palace. Later, he learned that the East Palace had fallen to the point where they did not even have enough firewood.
The Emperor was furious. Although he wanted to teach Li Yan a lesson so that he would know his place, he did not want him to be mistreated by the servants. The Crown Prince was living a life worse than a eunuch in the palace. Was this not a slap to the Emperor's face?
Immediately, he took the Crown Prince, his wife, his youngest grandson, and Zhong Yue into the palace on the pretext that the assassin had not been caught yet. He also punished those who tried to take advantage of the situation. Even King An was warned and reprimanded.
In Tianji Mountain.
Looking at Zhong Yue's weak and dim vital fire, Clan Leader Zhong frowned. Master Zhong said worriedly, "I only hope that Chao can make it in time … Yue 'er has suffered such a great disaster, I wonder if he can be saved?"
Clan Leader Zhong said, "Yue 'er is destined, he will definitely be able to turn misfortune into fortune. Hmph, I just did not expect the Imperial Family of Daliang to humiliate our Zhong Family bloodline. Once Yue 'er completes his mission, I will let them have a taste of their own medicine! "
On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Zhong Chao and the rest arrived in Shangjing.
Seeing the weak Zhong Yue, Zhong Chao almost cried and quickly used a secret medicine to heal him.
One of the older uncles in the Zhong Family said angrily, "The Divine Predictor came to the world to save the people from disaster. That day when the Yan Country had an earthquake, it was our Zhong Family who saw the Divine Predictor and saved Daliang from disaster. Yet, you are repaying us like this, are you going to be enemies with Tianji Mountain?! "
The Emperor saw that Zhong Yue's face quickly regained color after taking the secret medicine. He thought about how he was almost killed by the medicine and was even more certain that Zhong Yue had done something to the medicine.
Hearing this, he suppressed the hatred in his heart and said apologetically, "Cough, cough, I have been sick in bed recently, I did not know that such a rebellious thing would happen. Zhong Yue was seriously injured in order to protect the Crown Prince, it is a great kindness to Daliang. I am grateful and only hope that he can recover soon. If there is anything you need, just tell the Crown Prince, I will do my best … cough, cough, cough. "
The uncles wanted to say more, but Zhong Yue said, "In that case, Zhong Yue thanks Your Majesty for your kindness."
After saying that, he used the excuse of having a family secret to discuss and politely asked the Emperor and Li Yan to leave the hall.
The Emperor said, "It seems that this Divine Predictor is not completely unreserved with you."
Li Yan's expression changed, but he still said respectfully, "Father, you are too serious. The Zhong Family of Tianji can only be friends and not enemies. I am only willing to share your worries, I have no other intentions."
The Emperor sneered and said no more.
Inside the room, Zhong Yue interrupted Zhong Chao, who was asking what had happened, and said in a serious voice, "Wait for me to recover. Brother, please return to the mountain with several uncles. Chong Hui has already made a decision about this matter."
Zhong Chao was startled, then joy surged in his heart and he asked, "Have you found a way to break the Life and Death Calamity?"
Zhong Yue nodded faintly, a cold light flashing in his eyes as he muttered, "The Calamity of Love is difficult. Those who cut off the threads of love need to cut off all ties, and it will hurt their lives. When I send him to the throne and enjoy the love of the Emperor, when his love is at its strongest, I will personally cut it off … This calamity can be passed. "
He had already seen through love. During his time in the Eastern Palace, he had seen the fickleness of the world and understood the emptiness of love.
He understood that only the power in his hands could not be replaced.
He no longer hesitated.
Breaking through the Calamity of Love, seizing the Mandate of Heaven and becoming the youngest Zhong Family Head, this was his life.
When Gou Liang saw this, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.
Very good, Zhong Yue, you have never disappointed me.
He was about to look again when he saw Zhong Quan push open the door and enter. Gou Liang, who was slowly learning to walk, stopped and looked at him with a smile. He raised his hand.
Zhong Quan fell into his gentle eyes and strode forward to pick him up. He asked in a low voice, "Master, are you tired?"
He wiped the sweat from Gou Liang's forehead and carried him back to the couch. Gou Liang shook his head and lazily leaned on him. He suddenly said, "Zhong Quan, get ready. We … it's time to return to the capital."
Zhong Quan's hand trembled as he poured water for him, causing the water to splash out of the cup. After a while, he nodded and said, "This subordinate will make the arrangements. We will leave after the fifteenth, is that okay?"
Gou Liang ignored his loss of self-control and agreed to his request. He also had Zhong Quan take him to wash up.
After swimming in the hot spring for a while, Gou Liang's legs became weak. Zhong Quan supported his waist so that he could float and lie down comfortably.
After soaking for a while, Zhong Quan carried him up. Gou Liang wrapped his arms around his neck and suddenly said, "Were you angry just now?"
Zhong Quan's footsteps suddenly stopped and he whispered, "This subordinate doesn't dare."
"Don't dare?" Gou Liang raised his head. His finger brushed across Zhong Quan's eyebrows that were soaked with spring water. He then lifted Zhong Quan's chin and said, "Then you are really angry."
"This subordinate …"
"Shh."
Gou Liang put a finger on Zhong Quan's lips, indicating that he should not speak. He smiled and said, "Let me guess … Are you afraid? Afraid that I still have feelings for Li Yan. Afraid that I … will find him to cure the poison? "
Zhong Quan pursed his lips and did not answer, but the hand holding him suddenly increased its strength.
Gou Liang laughed and called Zhong Quan a fool. He then ordered him to carry him to the shore.
Zhong Quan did not seem to care. When he wiped Zhong Quan's body, his hand lingered on Zhong Quan's chest. Gou Liang could not bear it anymore. He pinched Zhong Quan's hand and stared at him, "Who taught you to be so presumptuous?"
Zhong Quan looked down at him. Not only did he not let go, he pulled Zhong Quan closer to his chest and whispered, "Master, do you still miss him?"
"Him?" Gou Liang teased him, "Who are you referring to?"
Zhong Quan's eyes flashed with a trace of sharpness. Gou Liang's finger brushed across Zhong Quan's tight lips. He looked up and asked, "If I say yes, what will you do?"
He sat sideways on Zhong Yan's lap, his body completely naked. His slender waist was firmly grasped by Zhong Yan, and he nestled softly against Zhong Yan's chest … It was as if this peerless beauty belonged to him.
Zhong Quan lowered his head and pressed his lips against Zhong Quan's lips. He said firmly, "I will kill him."
Gou Liang laughed and could not stop. He simply hugged Zhong Quan's neck and buried his head in his neck, laughing heartily.
Zhong Quan did not know why he was laughing. For a moment, he was at a loss. He looked down at Zhong Quan for a long time. He reached out and took the cloak from the screen and put it on Zhong Quan to prevent him from getting cold.
Gou Liang asked him, "Do you know what you just said?"
When he spoke, his voice and eyes were full of laughter.
How could Zhong Quan not know?
Gou Liang asked him again, "In what capacity are you speaking to me?"
Zhong Quan looked down at him. The answer was clearly on the tip of his tongue, but he could not say it.
Gou Liang did not make things difficult for him. He considerately changed the question, "What do you want me to do? Or, what do you want me to do? "
Zhong Quan opened his mouth, but he still did not know where to start.
Gou Liang's eyes sharpened. He pinched Zhong Quan's neck and coldly said, "You only think of me as your master. Do you know that what you just did is enough to kill you a thousand times?"
"Master … I am not …"
"Not what?"
"I …" Zhong Quan's throat quickly slid. In the end, he spat out the most unspeakable thought in his heart, "Zhong Quan regards you as my master, and also … as my wife."
Gou Liang suddenly withdrew his hand. His face was suspiciously red. He pretended not to hear and said, "Bold servant, why haven't you helped me change my clothes yet?"
Zhong Quan's palm touched his flushed face, and the bravado from before faded away. His twinkling eyes carried a bit of bewilderment, and there was also an unerasable state of joy. That trace of affection lingered in Zhong Quan's eyes, making his eyes smile. Carefully holding Gou Liang's face, Zhong Quan gently said, "In this life, Zhong Quan only wishes for master. Loyalty, righteousness, and love are all for you. I will never look at anyone else again."
Gou Liang's face became even hotter. A bit of moisture appeared in his eyes, but he still stubbornly said, "Sweet words and promises of eternal love, but in the end, isn't it all for naught? Thinking back to the beginning … how could I know that you would not change? "
Zhong Quan kissed his lips and said, "What kind of man is he? Master, Zhong Quan has promised you a lifetime. Even if I die, I will never betray you. "
Gou Liang's eyes were filled with tears. Although he said it nicely, he reached out and hugged him tightly.
Zhong Quan smiled. He gently stroked his long hair and kissed the ends of his hair.
The rich fragrance of tangerine filled every corner of the room. Gou Liang tilted his head and let the kiss by his ear land on his lips. Their gazes met. It seemed like there were thousands of words, but it also seemed like there was nothing to think about. Zhong Quan held his face and kissed him deeply. It was an attitude that could not be refused.
Gou Liang closed his eyes and eagerly swallowed the hard-earned soul power. However, he could not taste it for a while. He could only hold him tightly. His fast heartbeat blended with Zhong Quan's. He was immersed in this kiss and even his favorite food was thrown to the back of his mind.
Zhong Quan could not help but press him down on the jade bed. His black hair was scattered, and his white skin was more lustrous than jade. It made him forget to leave.
Zhong Quan was a bit impatient, but he still restrained himself and did not take the next step.
"Master, today is not the fifteenth …"
He said.
Gou Liang woke up from his lust. Hearing this, his face was like dripping blood. He almost immediately became angry and raised his hand to slap him. In the end, Gou Liang resisted and pushed him away, saying, "Scram!"
"Master, what's wrong?" Zhong Quan was shocked.
Gou Liang covered his face. His eyes were filled with tears, "You, you dare to dislike me!"
Zhong Quan hurriedly pulled him back into his arms, "Master, why do you say that? Zhong Quan has never thought that!"
"Then just now you —"
Zhong Quan hurriedly pulled his hand, "This subordinate definitely did not mean that. It's just that Old Man Jiang has told me that the monthly poison release is very taxing on you. He wants me to restrain myself and not tire you out."
Gou Liang cursed the damned old man in his heart. He said with an embarrassed expression, "Oh … I understand. Carry me out."
Zhong Quan was not willing. He gently kissed the scar on Gou Liang's face. From beginning to end, he lingered back and forth.
"Master, in my heart, you are the best in the world. It has nothing to do with looks or romance."
"Shut up. Where did you learn this nonsense?"
"Master, if you like it, I will tell you with my heart …"
"I told you to shut up."
Gou Liang bit his lips. His moist eyes were dyed with a smile again. Zhong Quan could not help but press him down.
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