Chapter 55 I'm waiting for you to separate

Gu Ci came to the Wen Mansion because of a piece of exciting good news.

His father, Duke Gu Chengye of Zhenguo, will be returning to Beijing soon.

At that time, he listened to the advice of Nian Xi and... Pei Yan, and wrote a letter to his father, asking him to pay more attention to the developments in Beiliang.

I just wanted to be prepared.

However, I didn't expect that this investigation would actually reveal Beiliang's evil ambitions.

Gu Chengye was a cautious man. He sent several secret agents deep into Beiliang. One of them risked his life to report back that Beiliang Prince Huyantuo had a cavalry under his command. The cavalry was supported by the whole country. The horses were strong, the soldiers were brave, and they trained day and night.

Not only that, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also sent people to gather more accurate information.

Huyan Tuo was ambitious and had long wanted to move south. He had previously annexed several large and small countries in the Western Regions, captured prisoners of war, and enriched his national strength. He was not weak due to successive natural disasters.

The cavalry under Hu Yantuo were brave and invincible, but they kept it a secret from Da Jing. While Da Jing was gathering food and grass and preparing for a major attack, Hu Yantuo was also ready to attack from the south.

Gu Chengye has already come up with a plan to deal with this.

Of course, Gu Ci did not mention these military and national affairs in detail.

He originally thought that his father would not be able to return to Beijing until early next year at the earliest. Now that the plan to return to Beijing has changed, it means that he and Nianxi will soon get married.

Gu Ci had already made up his mind. Since Nian Xi was still young, they could arrange the engagement first and then get married when their father and brother returned triumphantly after defeating Northern Liang.

As long as the marriage is signed and they have a legal status, no one can destroy them.

Gu Ci shared the news that his father was returning to Beijing with Nianxi as soon as possible.

Nian Xi seemed very excited, "Then there won't be any accidents, right?"

Gu Ci smiled and nodded, "Of course. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. General Gu will never let the enemy's scheme succeed."

When talking about his father and brother, Gu's words were full of pride.

Nian Xi clapped her hands happily, "That's great."

In that way, Gu Ci would no longer have to endure the pain of his father and brothers' martyrdom, nor bear the fate of loneliness and misery, and would be able to always be as dazzling and bright as it is now.

Like the blazing sun hanging in the sky.

Gu Ci's eyes, which were as bright as morning stars, were within reach. He leaned over and touched his forehead with hers with a smile, "Yes, that's great."

It was getting late, and Gu Ci left the Wen Mansion. He always took the main road of Yiqiao Street to go home. But today he was in such a good mood that he wanted to go find Qin Lang for a drink, so he turned into the small road.

Who knew that this sudden idea would happen to coincide with Pei Jian walking out of the corner gate of the Wen Mansion. As he walked, he turned back and talked to the people inside the gate.

At a certain moment, Gu Ci's blood seemed to be frozen, and he froze in place, unable to move at all.

Pei Jian ran into him head-on.

With just one glance, Pei Jian saw through Gu Ci's thoughts.

They grew up together and knew each other well. Moreover, Gu Ci's feelings were clearly written on his face.

"Curious about how I know about Jiaomen?" Pei Jian glanced at him and said slowly, "Nianxi can bring you here, why can't she tell me?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and tense.

Gu Ci stared at Pei Jian.

She endured it until her teeth ached, then she controlled her intention to rush over and kill him, and said coldly, "Nian Xi is not a name you can call."

Pei Jian curled his lips and said sarcastically, "I didn't call her that, but I have called her that many times. How many days have you known her? What do you know?"

He rushed all the way from Lan County back to the capital, just to see her, but he couldn't. Gu Ci could sit in the reception hall of Wen Mansion and drink tea openly, but he was like a thief in the narrow corner door.

Nowadays, you can't even be a thief, otherwise you will be blocked here and questioned.

All the fatigue, grievance, embarrassment and sharp pain made Pei Jian even more harsh:

"Come to think of it, didn't you already know what I was thinking? Why didn't you expose me then? Don't tell me about brotherhood, then why are you so indifferent now, or are you simply afraid that you will snatch Nianxi away?"

Gu Ci has regained his senses by now.

He knew Pei Jian was forcing him to get angry. He refused to admit the secret in his heart and the panic he felt when he saw Pei Jian appear at the corner gate. He would not let this shameless person in front of him get what he wanted.

Gu Ci wanted to force a smile, but found that his face was stiff. He was not yet an adult and did not have the sophistication of Pei Jian. In front of the person in front of him, he could not even pretend.

"You don't know yet? My father will be back soon, and Nian'er and I are getting engaged."

Pei Jian was stunned for a moment. He had just returned to the capital and had not yet met the crown prince, let alone the inside story. However, the Duke of Zhenguo was able to return to the capital, which must be because the spies sent to Beiliang discovered important intelligence.

Engagement

He clenched his fists, veins popped out on his hands, and his face looked extremely ugly. But he was more polite than polite. Although he was in great pain, his tone was still calm:

"Even if you don't talk about engagement, what does it matter if you get married? There are couples who get divorced after many years. How can you guarantee that she only loves you?"

His flippant words and nonchalant attitude were like pouring fuel on the fire. He was also blatantly showing off his nonexistent moral bottom line.

I'm waiting for you to separate.

Even if you get married, I won't give up.

No man could stand having his wife coveted by someone, let alone Gu Ci, who was a hot-blooded young man. Pei Jian's words stirred up all his anxiety and anger, like a raging wave, and he just wanted to tear the person in front of him to pieces.

Why are there such shameless and despicable people in this world? Gu Ci couldn't figure it out.

"Do you really have to fight with me?"

Pei Jian was too lazy to even raise his eyes and asked sarcastically, "You are worthy?"

His former best brother was now confidently competing with him for his beloved. Gu Ci could no longer endure it, so he let go of the reins and rushed forward with his fist.

Pei Jian was already fed up with Gu Ci's expression.

It was obviously him who stole someone's wife, it was obviously him who was the thief, but he still looked so pitiful as if he had been betrayed. How ridiculous, Pei Jian never bothered to snatch someone else's wife, what he wanted was always Nian Xi, Nian Xi who belonged to him.

Just as the two were about to fight, a familiar laugh suddenly came from the alley.

"Shi Zhang?"

Wen Yuanqiao was walking back from a date with a friend. He had been so inspired to write two poems that fit the occasion and were praised by many that he had to drink a few more glasses.

Afraid of being caught by his wife if he went back through the main gate, Wen Yuanqiao planned to go directly back home through the corner gate, but he did not expect to run into Pei Jian at the door of his house.

Not only Pei Shizhang, but also their daughter's sweetheart often came to their house to pay their respects.

"Aono? Why are you here too?"

Wen Yuanqiao had drunk too much and his thinking was slow. In addition, it was dark at night, so he did not notice the two people's strange expressions and odd atmosphere.

He helped the servants get off the horse, holding one in each hand, and without waiting for the two men to speak, he led them to the corner gate, "What are you doing standing outside the gate? Come on, come in and talk to your uncle."