Smoke Belt Slanting Street. Willow Alley.
The dark and reserved carriage stopped at the entrance of a small courtyard. The little attendant Zhao Ruyi went up and gently knocked on the door. The vermilion wooden door answered and opened. The pretty maid who opened the door was overjoyed when she saw the boy and asked, "Ruyi, Master is back?"
"Yes. Miss hasn't rested yet, right? " Zhao Ruyi asked. As he spoke, he stepped aside and invited Gu Qinglin, who had just gotten out of the car, into the courtyard.
"Not yet. Miss is drawing. She is practicing the ink line technique that Master taught her last time. She can't draw well and is angry with herself. "The maid was smart and naturally knew what to say to make her master happy.
Sure enough, Gu Qinglin showed a gratified smile and said, "The ink line technique is one of the most difficult three line techniques in the art of painting. It is on par with the Iron Wire Golden Hook Technique and the Forest of Dots and Lines. When I learned this ink line technique, it took me several years. Shu Huai wants to learn it in one night? "
"Master, Miss is worried that she can't draw well and will be called stupid by Master." The maid saw that Master was happy and said with a smile.
"Shu Huai is the most intelligent girl I have ever seen. How can she be stupid?" Gu Qinglin said loudly so that the beautiful concubine in the room could hear him.
Sure enough, under the moonlight, a girl in white stood at the door.
The girl's eyebrows were like a painting and her temperament was like an orchid. She just stood there quietly and didn't make people feel that she was stunning. Instead, she emitted a refreshing sense of beauty.
Jiangnan girls were gentle like water. Their temperament was like water. Even their bodies, skin, bones, and blood were made of water.
"Why are you here again?" Shu Huai stood at the door with a happy expression.
"I'm tired so I wanted to see you." Gu Qinglin said with a smile. He stepped forward and held the girl's hand, saying, "Xiao Cui said that you are practicing the ink line technique that I taught you?"
"I saw that Master's painting was smooth and smooth. I used it clumsily and had no sense of beauty. It was such a good painting, but it was ruined. I wanted to learn it well so that when Master tested me, Shu Yun would not be laughed at by Master. I didn't expect Master to come tonight. "Shu Yun smiled sweetly and softly said.
"Hahaha, then it's master's fault." Gu Qinglin laughed heartily. This woman was indeed extraordinary. Every frown and smile of hers could captivate one's soul.
"That's not it. It's just that Shuyun is worried about Master … "
"Alright, alright," Gu Qinglin interrupted Shu Yun. He knew what she was going to say, so how could she not be worried? However, when Shu Yun said it, he became even more worried.
He didn't want to talk about it or think about it. That way, he could enjoy the present.
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Gu Manor. It was also known as the Prime Minister's Residence.
Because there was only one Right Minister in the entire West Wind Kingdom, and the Left Minister had yet to choose a furnace. Therefore, everyone was used to calling the Gu Residence the Prime Minister's Residence.
As soon as the Prime Minister's residence was mentioned, everyone knew that it was Gu Qinglin's residence. There was no other.
Although Gu Qinglin was the son-in-law of the Song Family, he didn't want to be too close to the Song enterprise.
He was a poor scholar who made his fortune. Thanks to the Song family's attention, he had today's prominent status. Everyone said that marrying a woman of the Song family was a blessing to his ancestors.
Before when he had nothing, Gu Qinglin listened to them. But now that he was the Prime Minister, he felt a little uncomfortable listening to these words.
Besides, he had always been afraid of the Song family, and there was always a sense of oppression in front of the Song family.
If he got along well with his wife, that would be fine. But if the two of them quarreled over some trivial family matters, and his wife's family was too close, then what good would he have?
So he simply moved further away, so that his body and spirit could relax a little.
Inside the Gu Residence, a graceful and beautiful woman was drinking flower marrow tea. This was a drink refined from the flower marrow of a thousand-year-old ancient tree. It was like honey, like the essence of the soul. Cut a little and drink it with water every day, and it had the magical effect of prolonging life and maintaining youthfulness. Therefore, because she had been drinking this flower marrow for a long time, Song Que still looked like a young girl, without the slightest trace of age on her face.
Of course, this was sent over by her maiden family. Although her husband was the Prime Minister of the empire, it was impossible for him to drink this flower marrow tea. Even if the officials wanted to show their filial piety, they might not be able to find it.
At this moment, Rong Momo came in with a box of pastries and said in a low voice, "Miss, the master sent someone back. He said that he was busy with official business today, so he will stay at the Grand Council today. He won't come back to rest, and asked Madam not to wait for him. He also sent two boxes of pastries from Qiongyu Building. Would you like to eat one while it's hot? "
Rong Momo was an old woman brought by Song Que from the old house of the Song family. Even though she and Gu Qinglin had been married for many years, and the servants in the Gu Residence all called each other Madam or Madam, they still called each other "Miss".
Song Que also remembered their feelings. Besides, the title of "Miss" sounded intimate, which made her feel wonderful as if she was still in the Song family.
"Entangled with official business?" A cold smile appeared on Song Que's face as he said, "Is it really entangled with official business?"
"This …" Rong Momo didn't dare to answer this question. She was Song Que's intimate maid. Gu Qinglin had a mistress outside. Miss knew it, and she also knew it. However, everyone knew it, but there was no need to say it. Otherwise, it would be a fall out. It was not good for her to be restless at home.
"How many times is this month?" Song Que took another sip of the flower marrow. The cool feeling spread through her body, and the anger in her heart was instantly extinguished. Once again, he became calm and collected.
"The sixth time."
"What about last month?"
"Last month … only four times."
"It's getting more and more excessive." Song Que said coldly.
"Miss, I also think this is not right. The master never stayed out at night before. Later, it changed from once a month to two or three times, and now it has become five or six times … There are still a few days left in this month. If it goes on like this, I'm afraid that master will spend half of his time with that vixen. "Rong Momo said indignantly. "I don't understand. What's so good about that vixen? In terms of appearance, temperament, identity, status, and degree of pampering … how can she compare with Miss? She doesn't even deserve to carry shoes for Miss. "
What Rong Momo didn't know was that it was because her Miss was too pampered that Gu Qinglin had been under too much pressure for many years. He didn't dare and couldn't explode, so he could only release a little outside.
"Humph, the home flower is not as fragrant as the wild flower …" Song Que sneered again and again. "Gu Qinglin doesn't think about who he relies on to get the status he has today … Does he think that I can't do anything to him now that he has grown up?"
"Miss, don't be impulsive. The master treats you well. Moreover, the old immortal also relies on the master now, and likes to discuss many things with the master … "
"I understand. That's why I didn't do anything and let him be greedy for the flowers outside. However, if he gets worse, then he can't blame me … I won't do anything to the master. As for the little one outside, can't I do anything to her? She really doesn't know how to write the word 'death' when she tries to steal my man. "
"Miss, what do you mean?"
"I'll go back and cry with my eldest brother first and complain about my grievances … In this way, even if something happens, the family won't blame me anymore," Song Que said with a sneer.
"Miss, you're really thoughtful."
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The night was dark and silent.
Suddenly, the night was torn apart and the silence was broken.
A shrill voice spread through the entire Oblique Street, "There's a fire, there's a fire …"
Then, the shouts rose and fell one after another.
"Hurry up and put out the fire, help, there's a fire …"
"My house is gone, my house is gone, it's all gone …"
"Hurry up and run, you'll die if you don't run …"
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Bang bang bang …
Zhao Ruyi banged on the door desperately and shouted, "Master, master, hurry up and get up … There's a fire, there's a fire …"
Hu …
Gu Qinglin was sleeping soundly when he heard the knocking on the door. He sat up abruptly and shouted, "Ruyi, what happened?"
"Master, there's a fire … There's a fire in the Oblique Street, the neighbors are all on fire. It's very dangerous here, we have to hurry back …"
"There's a fire?" Gu Qinglin's first reaction after being immersed in official struggles for a long time was that someone was doing something to him.
Otherwise, why would there be a fire here for no reason?
However, it was not the time to pursue this issue.
He nudged Shu Huai, who had opened his eyes and was looking at him in confusion, and said, "Shu Huai, hurry up and get up, the neighbors are on fire, we have to leave quickly …"
"There's a fire?" Shu Huai had just gone through an intense sex, and his body was already weak. Now he was even more tired, and his voice was still muddled.
"Yes, there's a fire … Hurry up and get up, or you'll die." Gu Qinglin urged Shu Huai to get up as he changed his clothes with Zhao Ruyi's help.
Shu Huai woke up safely. Two maidservants ran in and hurriedly helped Shu Huai dress and comb his hair.
"Don't comb your hair, hurry up and get out …" Gu Qinglin shouted and pulled Shu Huai's hand to run into the courtyard. "Where's the carriage?"
"Master, the carriage is unloaded and the horses are resting … I've asked someone to set up the carriage."
"Hurry up." Gu Qinglin shouted.
The neighbors' houses on the left and right sides were all on fire. The flames reached the sky and thick smoke billowed. The small courtyard he was in was also attacked by the raging fire on both sides. The wooden structure of the house was quickly ignited, and then it was out of control.
Seeing that the room was starting to catch fire, the clothes and jewelry inside were most likely going to be reduced to ashes.
"The house …" Shu Huai exclaimed.
"The house can be rented again." Gu Qinglin comforted.
"But the white jade chess and calligraphy that Master gave Shu Huai are still inside …"
Gu Qinglin's heart warmed, and he held Shu Huai's cold little hand even more tightly. "That's not important, I'll send it to you tomorrow …"
The carriage soon arrived at the gate of the small courtyard. Gu Qinglin took Shu Huai's hand and was about to get on the carriage.
At this moment, a group of guards in the uniform of the City Patrol Division rushed over.
The leading officer was about to give orders to put out the fire when he suddenly saw Gu Qinglin, who looked a little golden under the illumination of the fire.
He was stunned, and then made a move that he would regret for the rest of his life.
Bang!
Young General Wuyan knelt on one knee and said in a clear voice: "Young General Wuyan greets the Prime Minister."
Seeing the chief officer kneel, the other young generals also knelt down.
"Greetings, Prime Minister."
"…"
Gu Qinglin's face was extremely gloomy. He glared at Wuyan fiercely, and then quickly got into the carriage.
"General, is that really the Prime Minister?"
"Prime Minister Gu? Why is Prime Minister Gu here? "
"Prime Minister Gu just … seemed to be holding a woman's hand …"
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"Shut up." Wuyan shouted angrily.
When he met Gu Qinglin's fierce eyes, he suddenly woke up. There were some things that he had to pretend not to know, and he had to pretend not to see.
He had committed a big taboo in the officialdom. He was afraid that he would soon be in big trouble, and even his life would be in danger.
Everyone looked at Young General Wuyan and found that his face was ashen, his body was trembling, and he could not stand up.
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After getting on the carriage, Gu Qinglin still felt angry.
After a busy day, he originally wanted to come to his lover's place to relax and relieve his tired body and mind. She didn't expect to be woken up by a sudden fire, and then she met an idiot who didn't know what was good for him.
"Wuyan …" Gu Qinglin repeated the name in his heart: "Since you can't speak, you don't have to speak anymore in the future."
Shu Huai was trembling with fear, and her pitiful appearance was even more lovable.
Gu Qingming held her in his arms and comforted her in a low voice: "Shu Huai, don't be afraid. Master is here, no one can hurt you."
"Master, I … I'm cold."
"It's okay, it's okay. It's just a house that was burned. I'll find you a better and more luxurious one. "
"I don't want to … I want to go back to Jiangnan."
"Shu Huai, aren't you going to kill me? Don't worry, no one can hurt you in Tiandu. "Gu Qinglin promised with a sincere face.
At this moment, Zhao Ruyi whispered outside: "Master …"
"What's the matter?" Gu Qinglin was disturbed and asked angrily.
"Master, where are we going?"
"…"
Only then did Gu Qinglin realize that with Shu Huai, they could not go back home. If they went back, Shu Huai would lose her life. They could not go to the Grand Council either. If they took a woman with no status to the Grand Council, their official reputation would be ruined.
Everything happened so suddenly. Where should he go now?
Gu Qinglin released Shu Huai, and restored his attitude and wisdom as the prime minister of a country.
"Ruyi, you send Miss to Yu Garden in the west city. I'll have someone send me to the Grand Council. Let Tit investigate today's matter. Be sure to investigate the cause and effect of the matter for me. I'd like to see who is behind this. "
"Yes." Zhao Ruyi replied in a low voice.
After Gu Qinglin gave some instructions, he looked at Shu Huai and said: "Yu Garden is a manor I have outside the city. It's quiet and comfortable. You can rest there for a while. When I'm done here, I'll pick you up. "
"Yes, Master." Shu Huai looked miserable and whispered.
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Another major event happened in Tiandu.
In a place called Yu Garden outside the city, 32 people were all killed. It was said that the ground was full of corpses. If it was not for a servant in the garden who ran to the nearby government office of Pingan County to report the case, no one would know that the whole family was killed.
When Chen Ang, the county magistrate of Pingan County, heard the name Yu Garden, he felt a sense of fear. He knew the origin of Yu Garden, and also knew what kind of powerful figure was behind it.
When Chen Ang personally rushed to Yu Garden with a group of constables, he almost fainted on the spot when he saw the tragic situation inside. He knew that his career was over.
Not only was his career finished, but he was afraid that his little life would also be lost.
Who was it that did such a heartless thing under his jurisdiction?
"Go … go …" Chen Ang fell to the ground and said tremblingly: "Help me up, get on the horse and go to the prime minister's residence. I'll personally … atone for my sins. "
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Bang …
The teacup in Gu Qinglin's hand fell to the ground and shattered. He asked with a pale face: "What … did you say? Something happened to Yu Garden? They're all dead? "
"Yes." Zhao Ruyi whispered. "The county magistrate of Pingan County, Chen Ang, is kneeling at the door …"
"Get out." Gu Qinglin growled in a low voice: "Tell him to get out."
Song Que happened to walk in. Seeing Gu Qinglin's shocked and lost look, he asked: "Master, what happened?"
Gu Qinglin's eyes suddenly looked over, and Song Que was shocked. What kind of eyes were these? Like a wolf, like a tiger, like the most ferocious beast.
Did he want to tear people apart and devour them before he was willing to stop?
"Master, you …"
"It's okay." Gu Qinglin retracted his gaze, forcibly suppressed the hostility in his heart, and said: "I'm going out to deal with something."
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Silk and satin were spread in the backyard.
If someone suddenly broke in, they would find such a strange scene.
The little shop assistant Huang Ergou stood there with a blank expression. Boss Mo and the lady boss stood in front of him and did not dare to breathe.
The boss and the lady boss looked as if they had done something wrong in front of the little shop assistant, while the shop assistant was like a lord judge.
Of course, at this time, no one would break into the backyard. Even if they wanted to, they could not. Before coming in for the secret talk, Li Muyang had already set up a prohibition around the small courtyard. It was impossible for an ordinary person to break through the prohibition that Li Muyang had personally set up.
"Who killed them?" Li Muyang's cold eyes swept back and forth between the two people's faces, and asked coldly.
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