Chapter 250 Beautiful Lady
Zhao Yuxuan's horse was frightened, but still won the championship.
This leader is of extremely high value.
The emperor was in a bad mood, but he still rewarded Zhao Yuxuan generously, giving him five newly tributed Ferghana horses and a Star-Moon Sword passed down by the previous emperor.
The court officials all looked at Zhao Yuxuan differently.
Zhao Yuze looked dejected.
There were only five Ferghana horses presented as tribute this time. He asked his father for one, and his father said that he would distribute them to the princes after the competition, but his father gave them all to Zhao Yuxuan.
And there is also the Star-Moon Sword of my royal grandfather, which has been passed down from emperors of all generations!
Does this mean that my father wants to make Zhao Yuxuan the crown prince?
Concubine Jiang felt exhausted all over.
King Ping An said nothing.
Yuan and the court officials of the eldest prince's party had their own thoughts.
The emperor and the empress dowager both returned to the palace with gloomy faces.
Gu Huan sat in the carriage on the way back home with a smile on her face.
For the first time, I experienced the joy of winning through political schemes.
The one who arranged that hidden arrow was none other than Mu Junyan.
After shooting the arrow, the men immediately retreated and no one noticed in the chaos. When the game was over, it was discovered that the horse was injured, but the men had long since hidden themselves among the guards and disappeared without a trace.
Gu Huan returned to the Duke of Yong's Mansion. While untying her cloak, she whispered, "Ask the boy Chiyu brought back to come over and see him."
Donghua, who took her cloak, knew who Gu Huan was talking about. She handed the cloak to Dongqing and left.
After a while, Chu Huai was brought to Lanyue Pavilion.
Gu Huan had changed into a light-colored casual skirt and was sitting in front of the tea table, making tea herself.
Chu Huai's severed hand had been reattached by Doctor Shen, fixed with a wooden board, tied with a bandage, and hung around his neck.
Chu Huai didn't expect to be brought into the Duke of Yong's Mansion. The person who brought him here refused to say anything, which made him frightened. However, he was treated well and his heart gradually calmed down.
At this moment, I saw the quiet but beautiful young woman sitting upright, with a sense of nobility in her every move.
It must be the wife of Duke Yong!
Chu Huai didn't dare to look at her face. He knelt down suddenly, and his knees hit the bluestone slabs heavily. The sound made people tremble all over.
Gu Huan paused while holding the pot. She looked up at the boy who was kowtowing on the ground. She couldn't help but smile and said softly, "Doesn't it hurt?"
Chu Huai was stunned by the soft and beautiful voice. He didn't expect that the wife of Duke Yong was so amiable.
I wanted to look up but didn’t dare, so I could only lie on the ground.
"Go back, Madam. I'm not hurt. I beg you to help me get justice for my brother!"
Chu Huai's voice was filled with tears.
"Get up and speak slowly."
Chu Huai thanked him and got up.
Gu Huan smiled and said, "Come over and have some tea."
Chu Huai was stunned, and looked up suddenly, meeting those clear eyes. His face turned red for no reason, and he quickly looked away.
He walked forward properly, stood about ten feet away from Gu Huan, folded his hands on his abdomen, and lowered his head.
Gu Huan smiled and said, "You sit here. I can't hear you clearly from such a distance. How can I help your brother get justice?"
Chu Huai's face was tense. He moved over carefully, straightened his back and sat half of his butt on the wooden block.
"Tea."
Gu Huan personally handed over a cup of tea.
The slender jade fingers held up the transparent white porcelain teacup, almost blinding Chu Huai's eyes.
This hand is so beautiful.
Chu Huai was so scared that he quickly closed his eyes, not caring about his injured hands, and tried to stretch out his trembling hands to take it.
Gu Huan found it funny and looked at the boy's face.
His face was tense and his back was straight. His injured wrist was weak, but he still stubbornly tried to lift it up.
Gu Huan was amused and teased him deliberately: "It's impolite to accept the tea without opening your eyes."
Chu Huai quickly opened his eyes upon hearing that, and suddenly met those soft and smiling eyes, his heart thumping.
His eyes were darting around in fear and he quickly took the teacup. Due to being too nervous, he used too much force with his injured hand and grimaced in pain.
The teacup in her hand almost fell, but Donghua was quick to catch it.
Donghua said with a straight face: "Be careful, this teacup is a unique piece from the imperial kiln awarded by the palace. If you break it, you will lose your life."
Chu Huai was so frightened that his face turned pale: "Hmm, hmm, hold it steady..."
Staring at the white porcelain teacup in his hand, his face flushed and he cried, "Madam, can you change to a rough bowl for me to drink tea?"
Gu Huan was happy: "Just drink this cup, it's not that expensive, just drink it."
Chu Huai didn't dare to say anything more. He carefully picked up the tea and drank it in one gulp.
Donghua said in disgust again: "You are drinking like a cow. This is the tribute tea from Southern Xinjiang that is worth a fortune."
"Ah..." Chu Huai said with a bitter face, "Sister..."
Donghua couldn't help but laugh and took the teacup from his hand: "Since you call me sister, I won't tease you anymore."
Chu Huai wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Thank you, sister."
"What's wrong with your brother? Why do you hate him so much that you want to kill Jiang Jingchuan?"
When Chu Huai heard the question, he immediately stood up and bowed to Gu Huan.
"Madam, my brother's name is Chu Run. Our parents died early, and it was my brother who raised me. He didn't become a prostitute voluntarily, he was forced to do it. My brother was originally a scholar, and he failed the imperial examination in Beijing two years ago. Because he had spent all the money he brought with him, he wanted to find a way to make money in Beijing, earn some money to go home, and also earn some money to support my studies."
As Chu Huai spoke, he couldn't help crying.
She sobbed and sobbed, "Who knew that he would be favored by the Crown Prince Jiang and imprisoned in the South Pavilion. But he is a good citizen and has the title of a scholar. How could my brother's innocent body be tarnished? He was unwilling to be humiliated and naturally refused. I didn't expect that he would be tortured to death."
Gu Huan had never heard of it before, so she looked up and asked Chi Yu: "What is the South Pavilion?"
Akabane was a little embarrassed: "That's it..."
Donghua said, "I know that the South Pavilion is the most famous place for young men in Bianjing. The guests on weekdays are both men and women. The South Pavilion is very beautiful, with many separate rooms for guests to choose young men.
The young waiters are not only good-looking, but also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. The lobby on the first floor is for tasting tea and watching the performances of the waiters. Then you can choose your favorite waiter to go to the room, chat with him, or enjoy his singing and dancing performances. Of course, there are also overnight stays. ”
Akabane glared at her: "Why do you know so much?"
Donghua blinked: "I've been there."
Akabane's eyes widened: "You've been there! Why would a woman like you go to a place like that?"
Donghua raised her eyebrows: "I'm going back because I'm a woman. Should I go to the brothel?"
"you!"
Akabane was furious, but didn't know what to say.
Gu Hua rarely saw Chi Yu getting angry, so she looked at Dong Hua with amusement and pretended to be surprised and asked, "Can women go too?"
Donghua nodded, "Yes, most of the people who go there are wealthy widows. Oh, and there are also widows from royal families who go there secretly."
Akabane blushed: "So, if you're not a widow, what are you going to do?"
Donghua rolled her eyes at him and said, "Because I saw you go in, I followed you in."
Akabane: “…”
Gu Huan looked at Chi Yu: "Have you checked?"
Chiyu nodded: "Yes. After the master found out about Chu Huai, he asked his subordinates to investigate. The boss behind the South Pavilion is Jiang Jingchuan."
Gu Huan raised her eyebrows: "It's him again? Jiang Jingchuan is really confident. I guess he has already found out everything that Nanguan did, right?"
Akabane clasped his fists: "Yes."
Gu Huan nodded.
Mu Junyan must have made arrangements. Now we just have to wait for the news about the emperor choosing the crown prince.
"Chu Huai, you should stay here and recover from your injuries first. Are you ready to participate in the Autumn Examination?"
Chu Huai was asked and bowed respectfully: "Madam, I want to participate in the autumn examination."
"Okay, I'll recommend a teacher to you. You don't have to worry about anything, just go all out for the autumn exam. If you pass, wouldn't that fulfill your brother's wish and make up for all he's done for you?"
Chu Huai's eyes were red, and he nodded vigorously: "Thank you, Madam."
Gu Huan smiled softly and said, "You are a good person with a bright future."
Chu Huai stared blankly with his eyes wide open.
Madam Beauty said he has a bright future!
Gu Huan stood up and looked up to see the silly look of the boy. She thought that her two younger brothers would be as old as him in two years.
I smiled at him and said, "You are about the same age as my brother, so you can be my brother from now on."
Chu Huai's eyes were dazzled by her brilliant smile.
Such a good and beautiful lady...it's so pitiful that she has lost her husband.
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