late night song

Chapter 17 The beginning of doubts
Rong Wang Qi Yinan’s wedding is coming soon.

The queen personally organized the ceremony, and its specifications were close to those of the prince. It was solemn and grand.

The queen knew that she was overstepping the rules, but still insisted on it. She obviously wanted to use this to show everyone in the court and the public that Prince Rong's more extraordinary status compared to other princes was the most legitimate choice to inherit the throne.

Emperor Ming knew this well but did not stop it. This made those ministers who had previously been on the fence and not take sides began to get ready to take action.

After receiving gifts, asking for good luck, banquet, waking up, returning home, etc., spring has quietly arrived.

After Qi Yinan got married and established a family, he held a family banquet and invited brothers and sisters from the royal family to come to the house to express their brotherly love.

Gu Yuchu originally didn't want to go to the banquet, but he had already declined on the day of the wedding banquet. Now he would make excuses to avoid it, which would inevitably make the queen and the prince dissatisfied and make everyone suspicious.

In order to meet each other easily in the future, she comforted herself and went through the motions, but she was still worried about a row of jewelry, clothes, etc. Gu Yuxin happened to come over and give her hibiscus and lotus seed soup.

"Sister, are you worried about going to the banquet?" Gu Yuxin could see her troubles at a glance.

"Yes, I don't like liveliness, and I'm even more tired of the open and secret fights between the royal sisters-in-law." She simply slumped on the chair, very listless.

Seeing her like this, Gu Yuxin smiled while helping to select the jewelry in the makeup box, and said casually: "Sister, can you take me there? I'm always trapped in the palace and have almost no chance to go out. I really want to see it. See what kind of monsters the royal ladies are, and they can make my sister so upset."

"You...haha...but..."

Gu Yuchu was amused by her sister at first, but then she felt a little embarrassed by her request. Logically speaking, it was normal for her to attend a family banquet with her sisters, but she couldn't estimate how big a stir Gu Yuxin's stunning appearance would cause. , and even worse, will it disrupt the frame opening arrangement.

"Forget it, since my sister is in such a difficult situation, just let me stay in the house." Gu Yuxin pouted her lips and acted coquettishly.

It happened that at this time, Qi Jie stepped into Linyue Pavilion and was curious for a moment when he saw this scene.

"What are you two sisters mumbling about? Can you tell me what you are talking about?"

"It's nothing. Yu Xin said that she has been bored in the palace for a long time. I thought it was normal for the palaces to bring their wives and sisters to the banquet of Prince Rong. I was about to report back to the prince." When Gu Yu first saw King Qin coming, he stood up quickly Get up and observe the remaining etiquette.In fact, she also wanted to take her sister with her, but she couldn't decide on her own. Now that Qi frame was coming, it would be more appropriate to let him make his own decision.

"What's so difficult about this? But your sister's appearance is so outstanding, I'm afraid that just one appearance will cause a lot of gossip. I think you can dress up as you like, and give those ordinary-looking ladies a way to survive. "Qi Jian thought for a while, and then joked.

"Thank you brother frame, thank you sister. Then I will go back to the room to tidy up now. I can't lose my sister's face."

Gu Yuxin was very excited when she got this opportunity. After staying in Prince Qin's mansion for so many years, this was the first time she attended a royal banquet.Everyone said that Ling Shui's eight beauties were so stunningly beautiful. She wanted to broaden her horizons this time. After saying that, she hurriedly walked out.

"Yu Xin is not young anymore. You have been married for two years, so it's time for her to worry about her marriage." Qi Jian sighed, but he didn't know that a casual joke stung Gu Yuchu's worries that had been wrapped up for a long time.

Yes, they will be together after all.

Gu Yuchu's mind was racing, and she silently took off her court clothes for Qi Jian, and found a pair of dark blue regular clothes for him to put on skillfully. She didn't say another word from the beginning to the end.

"Xiaochu, do you think it would be a good idea to betroth Yu Xin to King Han." Qi Jian noticed that she was absent-minded, and when the woman tied the belt for her, he suddenly suggested.

This question surprised Gu Yuchu. She raised her head and looked at him steadily for a while.

Is he sincere?

Or are you testing your own reaction?

"I don't know King Han, but Yu Xin's marriage must be in accordance with her own wishes." She lowered her head and replied calmly, and continued to work on the matter at hand. There was anger in her words, and there was something else. , she couldn’t figure it out herself.

"Does it follow her own wishes or yours?" Qi Jian hated that she meant something, and his tone became stiff unconsciously. "The prince is joking. I don't have any intentions. I just don't want to offend my sincerity."

Gu Yuchu tied his belt for him and raised his eyes to look at him calmly. Although he was respectful on the surface, he was a little angry in his heart. She just said a fair word, why did she get into trouble? Besides, this man was just a tough talker. , how can you really be willing to give up your care to others?

"The princess is so considerate."

Qi Jie taunted in a strange way, with a look of displeasure on his face.But he quickly adjusted his mood and continued:
"By the way, Xiao Yuan recently ordered people to check the border of Hehe Kingdom again. It was confirmed again and again that your brother had already died in the bandit rebellion at the junction of the Three Kingdoms. You, my condolences."

"what?!"

Gu Yuchu staggered back two steps, with a look of disbelief on her face. She thought about how she had just gotten a clue about her brother, so how could the news he brought be so different from it.

But how powerful the King of Qin is, is there any other possibility for what he has confirmed?
She couldn't help crying in a daze, thinking that her dream of reuniting with her brother had only been in vain for a few days.

But she still didn't give up. She took two steps forward, grabbed Qi Jian's sleeves with both hands, and shouted sadly: "How can the prince confirm his identity? But if he finds his jade plaque, what if it is someone else? No, it must be someone else." other people!"

Although Qi Zhen expected her reaction, he still couldn't bear to see her so sad. He reached out and hugged her tightly, patted her shoulder and comforted her gently: "Don't be sad, you still have me."

Gu Yuchu stared blankly in his arms with red eyes, then as if remembering something, she suddenly raised her head and asked: "But after asking insiders, my brother has a red birthmark on his right arm!"

"Well, confirmed."

The light in the woman's eyes flashed, and then bursts of tears came.Qi Lian was a little at a loss and was busy wiping her tears while continuing to comfort her.

"Don't cry. People can't be resurrected after death. You have to live well. This is what the deceased relatives want to see most."

For a moment, he regretted having lied to her. In fact, he had always known that Yuchi Jingheng was living well in Yunjing and holding an important position in Beiling Kingdom.

Not to mention, Yuchi Jingheng knew too much about the secrets of the old case. The recognition of their brother and sister would only create changes. Furthermore, the existence of this brother alone would also shake this woman's determination to stay by her side.

Therefore, he had no choice but to conceal it with all his strength and kept cutting off all sources from which she could find her brother.

In 12 years, everything was originally under his control, but after Liansheng reported to him about the medical clinic, he never thought that this matter would get involved again, so he quickly made up this lie, hoping to end it soon Her innocent thoughts prevented problems before they happened.

Afterwards, on the way to the banquet, Gu Yuchu remained in a daze and remained silent.

Qizhen held her cold hand tightly, wanting her to feel that he would always be her support.

But he didn't know that the mixed feelings in the woman's heart were not entirely due to the bad news he had brought.

That day at Tonglu Medical Center, Gu Yuchu had known that Liansheng was eavesdropping. Originally, she didn't want to hide the matter of looking for Jingheng from Qi Zhen, but for some reason, she still had the intention to tell the story about the birthmark on Jingheng's left arm. It used to be the right arm, but now...

Why did Qijia conceal the news that Jing Heng was alive?
Why should she be his princess?

Why not leave Yuan Xin and Ruan Qing alive to personally correct Concubine Xian's conspiracy?
Why not clear away the grievances of Concubine Yi and the Yuchi clan as soon as possible?

These questions were lingering in Gu Yuchu's mind non-stop, and she began to get confused. She once thought that as long as she followed Qi Zhen's steps, helped him overcome obstacles, and helped him ascend to the throne, she would successfully get everything she expected. , but now...

Is she wrong?
That old case was not as simple as she thought.

Gu Yuchu couldn't help but tremble a little.

What is the truth?
(End of this chapter)