Chapter 182 No One Can Compete for the Crown Prince's Position
"It's nothing important." Xie Suzhou's eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I just wanted to meet the Duke's wife."
Gu Yunchang looked up in shock, unable to believe that her son, who had always treated her coldly, actually wanted to see her. Her cheeks immediately lit up with joy, "The dishes are all here. They're all the ones you picked up last time. I guess you like them."
As she spoke, she waved towards the door, "Come and sit down, or the food will get cold."
Xie Suzhou looked at her deeply, a wry smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he sat down beside her obediently.
Even Acorus noticed his abnormality and looked at him frequently.
"I was assassinated in the suburbs of Beijing yesterday."
Gu Yunchang paused while picking up the food, her eyes widening in disbelief, "He was...assassinated?"
Xie Suzhou nodded, his eyes deep. "There were seven or eight thieves, all skilled in martial arts. I spared one of them, and after torture and interrogation, I discovered they were all Tang Song's men."
Hearing this, Gu Yunchang trembled uncontrollably, with horror flashing in her eyes, "How dare he——"
"He dared to poison Madam, so how could he care about me?" Xie Suzhou raised an eyebrow and looked at her, his eyes full of scrutiny. "If I sue Tang Song for murder, what will Madam do?"
If Gu Yunchang tried to persuade him, he would get up and leave without hesitation.
"You don't need to sue me, I will go to the palace myself."
Xie Suzhou was stunned for a moment, and there was a dazed look in his eyes as he looked at the person in front of him.
"I'm the daughter of the Gu family. Even the emperor has to give me some face. I'll go and ask for justice myself. I don't believe there won't be someone who can make the decision for us!" Gu Yunchang tightly grasped the bamboo chopsticks in her hand. When she frowned, she looked even more like Xie Suzhou. "Don't worry, I will definitely seek justice for you and make Tang Song pay the price."
"I was wondering why Ah Cheng rushed out yesterday. Before I could send someone to ask about it, I received an invitation from Ah Cheng. She said you need to see me." Gu Yunchang's face was grim, and she almost bit her lip. "I didn't know...you actually went through all this yesterday. I'm sorry for you."
"If I hadn't accepted Tang Song in the beginning, perhaps none of this would have happened..."
"I'm not injured, ma'am, don't blame yourself." Xie Suzhou suppressed the slightly raised corner of his mouth, because her few words made him feel better. "Even if Tang Song wasn't there, I would have disappeared in that fire."
Gu Yunchang looked up, confused, "What do you mean by that?"
Xie Suzhou raised his eyelids, his eyes indifferent, "If Madam wants to find out the whole story, why not go to Ziyun Villa in the suburbs of Beijing and take a look."
In his previous life, he had some impression of the girl from the Gu family.
Duke Su was over sixty years old and his first wife died of illness. However, only three months later, he married a second wife, who was said to be the widow of his deceased best friend.
After Gu Yunchang's death, the Grand Tutor's hair turned white overnight. General Gu, who was stationed in Dandong, rushed back to the capital and threatened to kill the hypocrite Tang Yuan with a knife to seek justice for his sister. Unfortunately, before he arrived in the capital, he encountered a landslide and died under the mud. The two elders of the Gu family lost their daughter and son, and could not bear the blow, so they committed suicide by taking poison.
From then on, the Gu family came to an end, and a powerful military family disappeared from the eyes of the world.
Gu Yunchang spent the whole afternoon in a daze. She did not doubt Xie Suzhou and followed his instructions and headed straight for the outskirts of Beijing.
Ziyun Villa is not a big place, and the surroundings are quiet. There are endless peach trees on both sides, and a row of flower pots at the base of the wall, with flowers in full bloom. There are three exquisite small rooms in the yard, with the doors half open, and you can vaguely see the people inside.
Gu Yunchang got off the carriage, walked slowly to a corner of the yard, and looked at the two people under the tree in a daze.
"Wanqing, you've been wronged living here." Tang Yuan stared at the person in front of him, his eyes gentle and a smile on his lips. "When I find the opportunity, I will definitely take you to the capital."
"Brother Tang, there's no need to bother. It's nice and quiet here." Cen Wanqing was wearing simple clothes, clean and elegant, and her eyes curved when she smiled. "After Yongcheng left, thanks to you, Brother Tang, you have always taken care of me. You also took Song'er to the mansion and raised him so well. I really can't repay your kindness."
"Why bother talking about this between you and me?" Tang Yuan smiled and shook his head, his eyes filled with tenderness. "For the past eighteen years, you and I have been by each other's side. I have long considered you family."
Cen Wanqing's hands hung down at her sides, tightly clutching the corners of her clothes. Upon hearing this, she gave an awkward smile, "Brother Tang, it's getting late. You should go back quickly, otherwise my sister-in-law will be waiting anxiously."
"Wan Qing..." Tang Yuan frowned, unwilling to leave. "Don't you know how I feel about you—"
"Brother Tang." Cen Wanqing raised her beautiful face, her expression somewhat solemn. "Although I come from the countryside, I have my own integrity. I will never be a concubine who is not in the public eye."
Tang Yuan's frown suddenly relaxed, and he smiled, "Don't worry, I won't let you down. I won't welcome you into the mansion until everything is settled."
"Before Yongcheng passed away, he held my hand and begged me to take good care of you and your son. I promised him that I will not break my promise." Tang Yuan softened his tone and whispered, "Song'er's position as the crown prince is undisputed. In the future, he will inherit everything from me. Then, you and your son can see each other every day."
"Wanqing, wait for me."
Cen Wanqing had a grim expression on her face. She watched him leave and stood alone under the tree for a long time.
At the back of the courtyard, Gu Yunchang heard the conversation between the two and watched the carriage of the Duke's Mansion slowly leave. Her body softened and she almost fell to the ground.
"Madam!" Chang Pu lowered her voice and quickly caught her falling body. She glared at the receding carriage and said with gritted teeth, "This adulterous couple, this slave must kill them with her own hands!"
Gu Yunchang held her wrist, took a deep breath, and forced herself to calm down. "Don't act rashly."
"Madam, are we supposed to keep putting up with this?" Changpu's eyes were red with anxiety, and he looked at her with a look of heartache. "It wasn't just eighteen days, it was eighteen whole years. Madam, you've been raising someone else's child for eighteen years for nothing! They're ganging up on us. If we keep putting up with this, it will only embolden them!"
"Tang Yuan is a man of deep thoughts. If I can't defeat him with one strike and make him unable to stand up again, he will definitely look for an opportunity to counterattack." Gu Yunchang calmed down and said softly, "He is ruthlessly plotting against me, and he doesn't know that I have something on him."
"Come with me back to the Gu family."
"yes."
From afar, Xie Suzhou stood on the hillside with his hands behind his back, looking coldly at the villa at the foot of the mountain.
"Doctor." An Zhicheng came over quietly and said in a deep voice, "The prince is already waiting at home."
Xie Suzhou responded softly, withdrew his gaze from the woman, turned and left. The wind blew the corners of his shirt, and no one noticed his presence.
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