Although Gu Qing was reluctant to leave his mother, he thought carefully and realized that they had come out in a hurry today and all the neighbors had seen it.

Even if she doesn't think about herself, she has to think about her mother.

We also need to consider the overall situation and temporarily maintain Gu Yunzhao's face.

Gu Qing clenched his fists in his sleeves, regretting that he couldn't take his mother away from here as he wished.

"Mom, you really don't want to leave here?" Gu Qing asked again.

Xu's eyes flashed with a hint of hesitation, and then, as before, a faint and gentle smile appeared on her face: "Why do you always ask this, kid?"

"Mom can't leave the Gu family." Xu sighed.

Gu Qing didn't understand what she meant, so she said seriously, "Mother, when your daughter is strong enough, you can do whatever you want. You won't be wronged by the Gu family anymore, okay?"

Xu nodded, tears in her eyes: "It's getting late, you should go back."

Gu Qing was helped up by Chen Zhizhou. She looked back every few steps, her eyes full of concern and worry for her mother. After leaving the yard, she glanced around the familiar Gu family, and her eyes suddenly became cold.

Chen Zhizhou put his arm around her waist and whispered in her ear, "Whatever you want to do, your husband will be with you."

"good."

After explaining the affairs of Cuihuayuan, Gu Qing and Chen Zhizhou asked Gu Yunzhao for instructions and left the Gu family.

The study of Gu Mansion.

The guard half-knelt before him and said, "Master, Chen Zhizhou's men are guarding the yard. Our men can't find out what's being said inside."

Gu Yunzhao's eyes were filled with intriguing meaning. "Forget it, how are things going at Dujuan Pavilion?"

"My aunt knows the master's painstaking efforts, but the second young lady fainted from fright and hasn't woken up yet."

Gu Yunzhao snorted coldly and threw the brush on the table, "Gu Qing is really ruthless!"

"The young lady's temperament has changed drastically now. Master, you need to make more plans."

"Xu is in the Gu family. No matter how powerful Gu Qing is, he can't cause any trouble. He can only be obedient." Gu Yunzhao smiled, and his eyes like an old fox showed a gleam.

The current situation can still be stabilized. Once the person in the palace takes action, Chen Zhizhou's days will be over.

…

Inside the carriage, Gu Qing was still worried about his mother, and his face remained gloomy.

Chen Zhizhou handed her the chilled lotus seed yogurt from Furong Pavilion and waved his hand to spread the aroma. "Want to try it?"

It was already past noon, and because of the Gu family's affairs, Gu Qing had not had lunch yet. Her stomach growled twice, but she had no appetite. She hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she didn't want to offend Chen Zhizhou, so she leaned forward and took a bite.

The lotus seed pastry was sweet and delicious, and the chilled taste made people feel instantly refreshed. Gu Qing's appetite was aroused, and he took the pastry from his hand and began to eat it slowly.

Seeing this, Chen Zhizhou deliberately teased her: "Why are you holding it?"

"Use the energy you used to throw a tantrum at the Gu family before. Don't be so reserved in front of your husband."

Gu Qing: “…”

"I'm wondering what my mother is worried about. I can't understand it, and I can't figure it out. I asked her just now, but she refused to tell me."

Chen Zhizhou soothed her, "Won't you know it the day she wants to tell you?"

"As the saying goes, a forced melon is not sweet. You have your plans, and my mother-in-law has her own ideas."

Hearing this, Gu Qing nodded: "What you said makes sense, but..."

She raised her eyes and met Chen Zhizhou's, and for a moment, she wanted to tell him all the secrets in her heart.

But she didn't dare, she didn't dare to block these few opportunities.

"But I want my mother to leave the Gu family."

Chen Zhizhou raised his eyebrows.

This was the first time he heard Gu Qing take the initiative to talk about the Gu family. His eyes darkened. "If you want, your husband will help you."

Gu Qing's eyes turned red and she shook her head, "This is too naive and too risky. Just pretend I never said anything."

"What do you think about the Gu family?" Chen Zhizhou has always been outspoken. Now that he regards Gu Qing as his wife, he never suppresses the doubts in his heart.

Gu Qing's heart trembled slightly, as if someone was holding her tightly, and the pain made it difficult for her to breathe.

Familiar memories surged in her mind, and she was speechless for a moment. The next moment, the carriage stopped suddenly, and due to inertia, she fell suddenly into Chen Zhizhou's arms.

The sudden accident interrupted their conversation. Chen Zhizhou held Gu Qing firmly and said softly, "Don't be afraid."

Fortunately, Chen Zhizhou was there to protect him. Otherwise, if he had hit the carriage, the consequences would have been disastrous. Gu Qing shook his head and sat back down: "It's okay, thanks to you."

The next moment, Chen Zhizhou waved his hand to lift the car curtain and asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"

After Liao Feng had gathered information, he returned and reported, "Master, there's a quarrel ahead, blocking the road."

"Pei Shaoheng, who do you think you are? Are you worthy enough to study with us?"

"If the Duke hadn't recommended you, would you be worthy?"

When Gu Qing heard the name Pei Shaoheng, she couldn't sit still anymore and said, "Husband, shall we go take a look?"

Chen Zhizhou hesitated for a moment. Gu Qing was never interested in such things. Le Feng's words just now only revealed one message.

Pei Shaoheng.

"Okay." Chen Zhizhou smiled, got off the carriage first, personally carried Gu Qing down, and led him around the crowd.

In the crowd, two playboys were teasing Pei Shaoheng, tearing his sachet and clothes, and verbally humiliating him.

Pei Shaoheng, who was in the middle of it, said nothing and didn't even hold back, as if he was used to such scenes.

Gu Qing recalled his previous life. The powerful imperial teacher did not participate in the party struggle at first, but his words could change the emperor's attitude towards the fifth prince.

In this life, she must make Pei Shaoheng her own as soon as possible.

"How about you crawl on the ground and bark like a dog for me?" The leader kicked Pei Shaoheng, who lost his balance and fell to his knees with a thud.

The dude next to him chided him, "Don't you want to scream?"

"There's no Duke to protect you now, scream!"

The common people couldn't bear to watch, but they didn't dare to provoke these people. They were all well-known playboys in the capital. I'm afraid the only one who could be on par with them was the devil Chen Zhizhou.

Pei Shaoheng was kneeling on the ground with his clothes in disarray and his exposed skin was covered with wounds. His frail body could not withstand the punches and kicks from these people.

"You don't want to scream, right?" The leading man grabbed Pei Shaoheng's scalp and slammed his head hard on the ground. A blood clot as big as a fist appeared on his forehead.

Seeing the sighs, those who couldn't bear it turned around and left, but soon there were only a few people left watching the show.

"You kid, you're so tough!" As he said that, the man grabbed Pei Shaoheng's hair and slammed him to the ground. Gu Qing couldn't help but frown, and a trace of disgust appeared in his eyes.

Chen Zhizhou had been observing her expression calmly. When he saw her face change, he turned his head to glance at Pei Shaoheng who was kneeling on the ground.

There are very few people who can interest Gu Qing.

This kid is one of them.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhizhou's eyes turned a little colder.

"stop!"