The topic suddenly changed and Gu Qing was a little slow to react.

She pondered for a moment and said, "If Zhang Bin truly has a backer in the capital, then being imprisoned in the Third Prince's residence is understandable. However, I'm afraid this move will only spark criticism in the court."

As he spoke, Gu Qing looked at Chen Zhizhou with concern in his eyes: "You must have been the subject of quite a few arguments these past few days."

Chen Zhizhou chuckled lightly, his laughter was indifferent, but his eyes exuded a frightening coldness.

"The old foxes in the court always smile but hide a knife. They rushed up to congratulate me on my good fortune and a job well done, but in fact they were all here to inquire about Zhang Bin's whereabouts. I kicked him out, so naturally I got the reputation of being spoiled and arrogant."

Gu Qing couldn't help but sigh: "You don't care about what others say, but I do feel sorry for you."

"There is no need to kick them out harshly in the future. Just persuade them with kind words." Although Gu Qing is smart, she is in the inner court and is not very aware of the complexities in the court.

Chen Zhizhou knew her good intentions and pinched her face with a smile.

Then he sighed deeply and said, "Madam, they are all scoundrels. If you treat them with a smile, they will become even more aggressive in the future."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Qing suddenly realized something and felt guilty about what he had just said: "I was the one who gave the wrong idea."

"That's out of the question. Madam, you have a point. In the future, I, your husband, will have to learn how to be a calculating old fox. I understand the principle of accumulated criticism destroying one's character."

Gu Qing couldn't deny it.

Chen Zhizhou is young now, and although he is very popular with the third prince, he is not yet in front of the emperor. If he becomes an important official in the court in the future, he will have to be more careful in serving the monarch.

In his previous life, Chen Zhizhou not only trusted himself too much, but also had too many opponents in the court, which led to the Chen family falling into trouble and being taken advantage of by others.

The sooner he thinks of this now, the more trouble he can avoid in the future.

Gu Qing couldn't help but smile: "My husband is far-sighted and sees more than me. So I wish my husband a bright future and a smooth journey."

Her greatest wish in this life is not only for him to live a peaceful life, but also for him to be able to display his martial arts skills and ambitions.

Become a good minister famous throughout the country.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing remembered that in his previous life, after Chen Zhizhou died, the third prince fell, the previous emperor passed away, and the fifth prince ascended the throne.

He was violent and stupid, and to satisfy his selfish desires he listened to the advice of the treacherous officials in the court and imposed heavy taxes on the people, making their lives miserable.

At the same time, the war on the border was tense. All the civil and military officials in the court were lazy and no one dared to lead troops. Several cities on the border were occupied by Mongolian cavalry.

The world is in chaos, with starving people everywhere, and the country is on the verge of collapse.

If Chen Zhizhou were alive, he would definitely not want to see such a scene. He would definitely take a spear and lead his troops to the northern border to suppress the rebellion and take back all the fourteen states of Yanyun.

Gu Qing's words were filled with sincerity and hope. Chen Zhizhou looked at her slightly moist eyes, and a heroic spirit surged in his chest, "As a husband, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

"I will."

Gu Qing repeated it silently in his mind, over and over again, as if he wanted to completely erase the ending of Chen Zhizhou in his previous life from his mind.

A cool breeze blew across the corridor, and both of them felt quite refreshed.

Chen Zhizhou watched the sun grow brighter and brighter, so he bent down and whispered, "Do you want to go back to the house? The midday sun is scorching, you can't stand it."

Gu Qing also felt that there was no need to stay in the sun for too long, so she nodded, opened her arms and let Chen Zhizhou carry her back into the house.

Feeling safe in his arms, Gu Qing couldn't help but subconsciously put her head on his chest to listen to his strong heartbeat.

Seeing this, Chen Zhizhou laughed and gently placed the man back on the bed, saying, "Tomorrow, after I apply the medicine on you, I will go to the palace with the Third Prince to have an audience."

"Entering the palace tomorrow?"

Gu Qing frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he relaxed a little. The sooner Zhang Bin was convicted, the less risk there would be.

only......

I'm afraid Zhang Bin will betray the second wife, and then put the blame on Chen Zhizhou, which would be self-defeating.

Furthermore, Your Majesty is not the Third Prince, and you are only as strict with Chen Zhizhou as you are with your subordinates. If you become suspicious of the Chen family, it will be a disaster.

Chen Zhizhou saw Gu Qing's doubts and asked, "Are you worried about the Chen family?"

Gu Qing nodded and said undeniably:

"My dear, perhaps I am just a woman, but since you want to escort Zhang Bin to the palace as soon as possible, you should also consider the issue of dividing the family."

"Otherwise, the first and second wives are in the same boat. Even if the second wife made the mistake, the first wife will be held responsible."

Chen Zhizhou sat beside her, his eyes clear of any hesitation or doubt: "You said you think like a woman, but as a husband, I think you have foresight."

"If it weren't for Madam's reminder, I wouldn't have noticed the Second House, and naturally wouldn't have thought of this. Now, there is no other way except to divide the family."

Chen Zhizhou snorted coldly.

If it were his personality, he would have just kicked the second wife out and completely solved the evil of this first wife.

Thinking of this, his eyes were filled with admiration and love.

Although Gu Qing, this little fox, is sometimes cunning, he always thinks about the things in the mansion more carefully than himself.

A feeling of pity rose in Chen Zhizhou's heart again.

If Gu Qing had not experienced the cruel family fights in the Gu family, how could he handle these things so easily and think more about them?

"Madam, from now on in this house, you can do whatever you want. You can scold or beat anyone you like. Your husband will protect you in everything."

Hearing this, Gu Qing was a little surprised by his words and laughed:

"Why do you think of this? I'm living well in the Chen family. My parents-in-law love me, and my husband loves me. It's a better place than the Gu family."

"The people from the second and third houses are difficult to deal with. I don't want you to suffer."

Chen Zhizhou gently stroked the side of Gu Qing's face, and his fingertips with thick calluses made her skin and heart feel slightly itchy.

A warm feeling lingered in Gu Qing's heart, and there was a gentle smile in his eyes, as if he wanted to melt Chen Zhizhou into his eyes.

On the other side, the Third Prince’s Mansion.

Zhang Bin was imprisoned in the deepest part of the water dungeon, guarded by three layers of soldiers and officers. He was the most serious criminal.

Following Chen Zhizhou's instructions, Le Feng assisted the Third Prince in guarding the prisoners and stood outside the water dungeon. No one except the Third Prince was allowed to visit.

That night, it was dark and windy.

The Third Prince's Mansion was peaceful. Inside the water dungeon, Zhang Bin was pinned to an iron pillar with an iron chain on his shoulder blades, unable to move.

Li Xiangji sent a close confidant and a doctor to bring him water every day to keep him alive.

Inside the dungeon, the sound of water gurgled. Zhang Bin lowered his head, his chest rising and falling slightly. From a distance, he looked like a dying man.

Le Feng made his usual inspection and saw Zhang Bin's lower body soaked in water, his abdomen swollen and pale. His eyes were cold, without any mercy, and he called out in a cold voice, "Zhang Bin."

The person on the pillar was weak and his fingers moved slightly.

Liao Feng knew that he was still alive, and his eyes fell on the iron lock of the deathlock. He checked it carefully before leaving.