Chapter 163 Welcoming
Compared to Zhao Yinlian's worries, Gu Siqing's life was particularly comfortable after living in the prime minister's mansion.
She was used to dressing up as a man, and would occasionally dress up as a man for the convenience of going out. She often met Bai Ziyu for drinks, and if they both wore women's clothes, it would be a bit eye-catching.
"It's really nice to drink a glass of hot wine in winter, but the lychee wine is a bit strong, and even though I love drinking, I can't get used to it."
Bai Ziyu coughed a few times due to the spiciness, but still finished the last sip of the lychee wine in the cup.
"The winemaker said that this is how lychee wine needs to be brewed to bring out its full flavor. It's indeed mellow in taste." Gu Siqing said this while only tasting the lychee wine briefly.
Bai Ziyu glanced at her, smiled and shook his head, then asked the waiter to bring another pot of wine.
"Have you heard that the Ninth Prince is about to lead his troops back to the capital?" Gu Siqing asked Bai Ziyu with his forehead propped up, listening to the sounds of people flowing on the long street outside the window.
"If I haven't heard of such a big event, then my frequent visits to Zuixianlou would be in vain." Bai Ziyu's cheeks felt a little hot, and he thought to himself that the lychee wine was too strong and he couldn't drink it next time.
As smart as Bai Ziyu is, Gu Siqing believes that there is something behind her words. Bai Ziyu understands. Gu Siqing lies on the low table of the soft couch and plays with the flowers in the vase: "I am a little worried about you."
As if he had heard something interesting, Bai Ziyu came over, bent down to look at her, and put his hands behind his back.
"Oh, our Miss Gu is worried about me?" A mischievous look flashed across his eyes. When this person teases you, his eyes are as cunning as a fox.
Gu Siqing waved his hand angrily to push the man away, sat up and said seriously: "I don't believe you haven't thought about how Chi Hongyuan would react when he returns to the capital and knows about the side effects of the medicine you gave Rong Fei."
Chi Hongyuan is like a ferocious tiger. It is best to stay away from him and not see him so that there will be no trouble. If you make him angry, he will bite your neck off.
"I have thought about it." Bai Ziyu said calmly, raising his hand to tie up Gu Siqing's cloak which was slightly crooked.
"Why don't you leave the capital before he returns? To prevent him from being unreasonable and taking his anger out on you, why don't you go out and hide in my house outside the capital?"
Gu Siqing was too worried, her brows furrowed into the shape of a "川" character. She had made a deal with Chi Hongyuan, and before that, they had a pleasant cooperation.
She didn't dare to say that she knew Chi Hongyuan very well. After learning that the life of the person she cared about was shortened by ten years due to the medicine, she was not sure whether he would seek revenge on the person who gave the medicine.
Bai Ziyu was very happy that the person in front of him was worried about him, but he didn't take the problem she raised to heart.
"Do you think he can kill me? My medical skills can not only save lives, but also kill people. If he really attacks me, I can kill him back at any time."
Bai Ziyu lowered his hands, and one of his hands, hidden under his sleeve, stroked the dart hidden at the cuff.
Seeing that the person in front of him didn't seem to be joking, Gu Siqing blinked blankly. Yes, Bai Ziyu is a superb medical skill. He can save people, but he can also kill people invisibly with his medical knowledge.
Compared to her, Bai Ziyu has unquestionable ability to protect himself.
"But?" Gu Siqing tilted his head in confusion, thinking about what happened in his previous life.
Bai Ziyu picked up a piece of dried meat and started eating it, then asked with a smile, "But what?"
Gu Siqing frowned and shook his head absentmindedly. Bai Ziyu was clearly capable of protecting himself, and he was not even afraid of Chi Hongyuan, so why did he die at the hands of Tan Zhuoyan in his previous life?
Could it be that it was because Qin Zhuoyan's methods were too insidious and Bai Ziyu was caught off guard, so he fell into the trap and died?
"Don't think about it. If His Majesty the Ninth Prince really wants to take my life, it won't be an easy task. Instead of thinking about it, why not drink with me?"
A few days later, Chi Hongyuan led his soldiers back to the capital.
When he left the capital for the border, Chi Hongyuan was just the ninth prince who had just been released from the cold palace and was not valued.
Now that he has returned to the capital in triumph, he has already made great contributions to the Kingdom of Yue. When Chi Hongyuan went to the border, there were only a few people to see him off. On the day of his triumphant return, the people of the city lined the streets to welcome him, and it was very lively.
In order to boost morale and show the emperor's attention and praise for the outcome of this battle, the emperor personally went to the palace gate to welcome Chi Hongyuan's triumphant return. Even civil and military officials and several princes were present.
“I, your son, defeated the invasion of the Hu people at the border and did not let the Kingdom of Yue lose an inch of territory. Today I return in triumph and congratulate your Majesty that the country will live forever.” Leading the troops to the palace gate, Chi Hongyuan dismounted and knelt before the emperor to salute.
Chi Hongyuan was wearing a black armor, but after not seeing him for half a year, his facial features had become sharper, as if they were carved by a knife or an axe, with both heroism and hostility coexisting.
"Stand up, my son fought bravely at the border and wiped out the Hu people. I am proud of you."
The emperor patted Chi Hongyuan's shoulder heavily, his eyes full of admiration and pride for him.
The emperor's attitude towards his son, who had been neglected for many years and was actually very talented, changed 180 degrees. The princes following behind the emperor naturally noticed this.
"Ninth brother, you can't judge a person by his appearance. He has been locked up in the cold palace for so many years, not showing off his talents. But at the critical moment, he stood up and made military achievements for the Kingdom of Yue. Who wouldn't be surprised?"
The Sixth Prince stared at Chi Hongyuan. Chi Hongyuan looked very heroic in his armor. Only today did the Sixth Prince realize that this man's eyes were like a wolf's.
He implicitly sarcastically said that Chi Hongyuan was keeping a low profile in the cold palace, but in fact he was ambitiously waiting for the opportunity.
"When I was young, I was taught by Lord Sun that I should never forget the righteousness of my country and my family. I hoped to do something for my father and the people. If someone stood up when the three armies at the border were leaderless, how could it be my turn?"
Chi Hongyuan's tone was serious and helpless. On the surface, these words sounded insignificant, but in fact, they were full of sarcasm.
Hearing that Chi Hongyuan was scolding them as useless princes in various ways and no one stood up at the critical moment, the princes all looked unhappy.
Being unhappy with Chi Hongyuan was one thing. As early as when the news of victory at the border came frequently, they had already been wary of this man. Moreover, his mother, Concubine Rong, was now quite favored in the harem.
"I was very relieved that Yuan'er was willing to go to the border." The emperor frowned when he thought of the situation at that time.
Instead of Zhou Junyuan, in came Chi Hongyuan, a general who was as good as a military genius. At present, Chi Hongyuan was a great general who could not be found in the whole country, and one of the few generals that the emperor could use.
"I just did what I should do. I don't deserve your praise." Chi Hongyuan bowed to the emperor and said, "Even if I have to sacrifice my life for the Kingdom of Yue, I will do it."
After saying that, Chi Hongyuan raised his eyes indifferently and glanced at the princes standing behind the emperor.
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