"You are a clever and bright girl, and you look very likable. I am going to hold an Autumn Water Feast next month. I wonder if you would like to join in the fun?"
"I am willing."
Gu Qing was delighted and agreed immediately.
Seeing this, the women who had just surrounded her immediately changed their tone and began to flatter and please her.
The wife of the Marquis of Fucheng rarely praises someone like this!
How could they not understand the meaning of these words?
Gu Qing realized that the time was almost right, so he said goodbye to the wife of the Marquis of Fucheng and went back to find Chen Zhizhou along the same route.
When passing by a long pavilion with a corridor, someone blocked my way.
The man in front of him looked at Gu Qing with an aggressive gaze, raised his fingertips and gently touched his lower lip, his expression slightly frivolous.
"Sir, please make way!"
Gu Qing felt uncomfortable being stared at by him, so he frowned and suppressed the anger in his heart.
This is in the palace, and she doesn't want to cause trouble!
"How dare you! Who are you from? How dare you disrespect the Fifth Prince?"
Before the man could speak, the servant behind him took the initiative and shouted loudly.
"Rong An, stop being rude!"
Li Xiangsheng scolded the servant unhappily, then turned to look at Gu Qingshi with a gentle look in his eyes, "Such a beauty, what if she gets scared!"
"I wonder which minister's beloved daughter you are?"
He spoke softly.
Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and immediately bowed and admitted his mistake.
"This humble servant, Gu, is my first time in the palace and has offended Your Excellency. I beg for your forgiveness."
"Gu?"
Such a beautiful girl, actually has someone else?
How sad and lamentable!
The smile on Li Xiangsheng's lips froze, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he searched his mind for a minister with the surname Gu. Suddenly, he remembered that his secretary, Zhongshu, was named Gu, and his eldest daughter had just gotten married and was promised to the reckless man Chen Zhizhou.
She won’t…
His eyes darkened, and he asked unwillingly, "Is your father the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, Lord Gu?"
"Exactly!"
Gu Qing nodded.
In addition to regret, Li Xiangsheng also felt angry.
Gu Yunzhao, this idiot, actually gave birth to such a beautiful daughter. It is such a waste to marry her to Chen Zhizhou!
"you……"
A trace of unwillingness flashed across his face. He opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by a sudden voice.
Chen Zhizhou thought the banquet was about to begin, and seeing that Gu Qing had not returned yet, he was worried and thought of trying his luck to see if he could find her.
I didn't expect that she was with the fifth prince!
Between them...
Chen Zhizhou frowned, was stunned at first, then immediately recovered as before, smiled and walked forward to embrace Gu Qing.
"Your humble servant greets the Fifth Prince."
After the greeting, he turned his head to look at the person in his arms, and said in a doting tone, "My wife has made me look for you very hard. The banquet is about to begin."
"Would the Fifth Prince like to join us?"
Li Xiangsheng looked at him putting his hands on Gu Qing's waist and suddenly narrowed his eyes.
"OK!"
Along the way, the atmosphere was very strange.
Gu Qing noticed that there was something wrong with Chen Zhizhou's aura and guessed that he must have misunderstood, but because Li Xiangsheng was there, he could only suppress it and explain it clearly after returning.
…
The Queen's birthday banquet was held in Laiyang Pavilion. The huge palace was packed with people, some gathered together to talk, while others hid alone in the corner.
In short, it was very lively.
Mu Zheng noticed Chen Zhizhou and Gu Qing with his sharp eyes, and approached them without any hesitation.
"Madam Chen, how have you been since we parted at the Dali Temple?"
He had a smiling face and spoke in a voice as soothing as the warm spring breeze.
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Qing's eyes.
Chen Zhizhou noticed her reaction and briefly introduced Mu Zheng's identity.
He is actually the prince of Mu Hou?
Gu Qing found it difficult to accept for a while.
At this moment, a spoiled voice sounded.
The woman in the pink skirt ran towards Mu Zheng, the delicate golden crabapple flower hairpin on her head swaying, making her look very lively.
"Brother Zheng, when did you come back?"
She looked affectionate and just as she was about to raise her hand to hold Mu Zheng's arm, he dodged her.
"It just arrived these past two days."
Mu Zheng took a step back without leaving a trace, putting some distance between him and the woman, and his tone was much more distant than when he spoke to Gu Qingshi just now.
The woman seemed to notice it as well, frowning and pouting.
"Brother Zheng, you don't like Yue'er anymore. When you were little, every time you came to the palace, you loved playing with Yue'er. Have you forgotten?"
However, since Mu Zheng has been chosen to be the third prince's tutor this time, he will be able to stay in the capital for a long time in the future!
The woman's expression instantly became happy again when she thought about seeing him every day.
"Brother Zheng, Yue'er heard that you returned to the capital, so she searched for a lot of new and interesting things. After the Queen Mother's birthday banquet is over today, I will take you to see them."
“No need!”
Mu Zheng refused without hesitation and used Chen Zhizhou and his wife as shields.
"Ninth Princess, I have already made an appointment with Mr. and Mrs. Chen."
Gu Qing and Chen Zhizhou were suddenly called and frowned at the same time.
This guy can tell lies without blushing or feeling nervous!
Gu Qing complained in his heart, but pretended to cooperate.
The Ninth Princess only noticed the couple at this time, especially when her eyes fell on Gu Qing. Seeing that she had red lips and white teeth and an elegant and refined temperament, she immediately felt an inexplicable hostility.
"You want to date Brother Zheng?"
Gu Qing widened his eyes and waved his hands hurriedly.
This princess really said something shocking!
"Princess Nine misunderstood. It was my husband and Prince Mu who hit it off right away."
She deliberately emphasized the word "husband" in order to dispel the Ninth Princess's unreasonable hostility.
I felt even more disgusted with Mu Zheng.
Why does this person always cause trouble for her every time he appears?
After saying that, she was still afraid that it was not enough, so she immediately rubbed against Chen Zhizhou's arms.
Chen Zhizhou understood what she meant and took her in his arms.
Seeing the loving couple, the Ninth Princess finally felt relieved and rolled her eyes.
"Since this is the person Brother Zheng has chosen, he must have some outstanding qualities. I love making friends with talented people the most!"
She took the initiative to extend an olive branch to Gu Qing, "I also feel very cordial when I see Madam, why don't we get together?"
Since the princess had spoken, how could Gu Qing dare to refuse?
Moreover, she also noticed that the Ninth Princess was straightforward and lively. Even though she was a little willful, she was definitely not an unreasonable person, and she was also fond of Mu Zheng.
Gu Qing ignored the look Mu Zheng gave him.
"I am a humble servant, and I am grateful that the princess does not despise me. If you are willing to step on my humble ground, I and my family will welcome you."
"Okay, that's settled then!"
The Ninth Princess nodded with satisfaction. The more she looked at Gu Qing, the more she liked her. Finally, she reached out and hugged her.
"This palace banquet has separate tables for men and women. Don't stay with them. I'll take you to the women's table."
Gu Qing was still a little uncomfortable with her enthusiasm.
…
It’s not so much that men and women sit at separate tables, but rather that they are separated by a screen.
As soon as the Ninth Princess led her over, she was summoned away by the head maidservant beside the Queen.
Gu Qing had been busy all morning and was too lazy to engage in insincere greetings with others, so he simply found a corner and waited for the meal to start in boredom.
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