The two of them were whispering in each other's ears, and were obsessed with each other.
Liu Zhao gently stroked Gu Jiu's cheek and said softly, "Grandfather is old!"
Gu Jiu nodded, "I know."
"I observed my grandfather up close today and saw that he had many more age spots on the back of his hands."
"After all, he's almost seventy."
Liu Zhao said with deep understanding: "The older a person gets, the more suspicious he becomes. He always thinks someone is trying to harm him."
Gu Jiu looked at him and said, "If one day, you were sitting in that position, in your sixties or seventies, you might be like that too. You might even dislike me."
Liu Zhao looked at her with deep eyes, "I will never despise you even if I despise anyone else."
Gu Jiu snorted, "Even if you say sweet words, this lady will not be moved."
"This shows that you are the one who is truly blocking your emotions."
Liu Zhao used his opponent's spear to attack his shield, and he was very good at it.
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes at him and said seriously, "People change."
Liu Zhao took her hand and rubbed it gently on his stubble.
He said: "Some feelings will never change, and even if they do change, they will remain fresh over time."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I should write down what you said today. Twenty or thirty years from now, when you're old, I'll take it out and slap you in the face."
Liu Zhao nodded. "Okay, I'll write this down myself and stamp it with my seal. In a few decades, you can take it out and see if you can slap me in the face."
After saying this, he ordered someone to bring pen and ink, and he actually wrote it with his own hands.
Gu Jiu's cheeks flushed and he didn't know how to react.
It was not until Liu Zhao finished writing, stamped it, and placed the manuscript in front of her that she reacted.
"Keep them, don't lose them. These are all proofs. Decades from now, I'll be waiting for you to take them out and savor them."
Gu Jiu picked up the manuscript paper on which he had written down what he had said.
She should have been happy, but she had a stern face and threw the manuscript paper to him, "I don't want it. You keep it for yourself."
"Why are you throwing a tantrum again? Tell me what I did wrong."
Liu Zhao coaxed her.
Gu Jiu snorted. "In a few decades, if everything turns out just as you imagined, there's nothing wrong with holding out this manuscript. But if everything changes, holding onto this manuscript will only make you look ridiculous for trusting a man's words. Even a sow can climb a tree if a man's words are trustworthy."
Liu Zhao frowned, "Where did you learn such vulgar slang?"
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes at him and said, "Keep it to yourself."
Liu Zhao naturally refused, "I am waiting for you to slap me in the face."
She rolled her eyes at him. "Do you really want me to slap you in the face? If I really have the chance to slap you in the face, it means you've changed your mind. I don't like men who change their minds."
"But I cherish you. How do you know I'll change my mind before the time comes? Maybe you'll change your mind first."
Pooh!
The topic entered a strange pattern. The two had never had a serious heart-to-heart talk, but they were talking seriously about changing their hearts.
As they talked, Gu Jiu couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Okay, I'll take this manuscript. It'll be great to take it out and savor it decades later. Don't be embarrassed then."
"Nothing can embarrass this young master." Liu Zhao said in a loud voice, which showed that he was a thick-skinned guy.
Lin Shuping stood outside the door, looking hesitant as he didn't want to come in and disturb them.
Seeing that he was in trouble, Gu Jiu asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Lin Shuping looked at Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao hummed a yes before walking into the small study and bowing, saying, "Sir, Madam, Princess Huyang has been impeached, and the prince wants you to come over and speak to him."
Gu Jiu was curious, "Why was Princess Huyang impeached?"
Lin Shuping said somewhat embarrassedly, "They say the princess blasphemed the Buddha and committed adultery in the palace."
Phew!
Princess Huyang is a woman, how could she commit adultery in the imperial palace? And how could she be related to the Buddha?
What a mess this is.
Gu Jiu looked at Liu Zhao and asked, "Do you know anything about Princess Huyang?"
Liu Zhao shook his head. "I just arrived in the capital yesterday, and I haven't had time to inquire about Aunt Huyang yet. I'm going to go to my father first to see what's going on. It might take some time. If it's too late, don't wait for me."
Gu Jiu nodded and watched Liu Zhao leave.
Then, she called Xiao Cui and Ma Xiaoliu and asked them to go out and find out the news.
Since someone has impeached Princess Huyang, as the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire, there is a high probability that Princess Huyang has really done something wrong again.
…
Liu Zhao came to Bixi Pavilion to meet Prince Ning.
Prince Ning threw a few copies of the memorial to him and said, "These are sent by the Zhongshu Sheren of the Ministry of Personnel. Take a look first."
Liu Zhao looked through the copied memorial and couldn't help but frown.
"Father, is everything said above true? Is Aunt Huyang really having an affair with a monk?"
Prince Ning was very upset. "I have already sent people to investigate this matter. Whether it is true or not is not important. The key issue is that these impeachment memorials were placed on my desk the day after you returned to the capital. I will see them sooner or later. Based on my understanding of him, Huyang will be in trouble this time."
Liu Zhao asked expressionlessly, "What does father want his son to do?"
"Find this monk and kill him if necessary."
Liu Zhao shook his head, "The monk wants to find him, but he doesn't necessarily have to kill him."
"If you don't silence them, they'll leave evidence behind."
"Father, please call Aunt Huyang first and ask her what she has to say."
"You don't need to remind me. I have already sent someone to invite her. It's ridiculous that she even spared the monks."
Prince Ning was so angry that he died.
Huyang has been in chaos for a long time.
He doesn't care even if he has ten or eight mistresses.
But no one expected that Huyang was tired of playing with his lover and actually got involved with a monk. It was ridiculous.
Is she really not afraid of public criticism? Or of criticism?
Even if you are so hungry that you have no choice but to eat something, you should at least distinguish your status.
The servant reported that Princess Huyang had arrived.
Prince Ning was furious and said, "Tell her to get out of here."
Huyang was in high spirits, unaware that disaster was about to happen.
"Brother Wang, it's really rare that you actually took the initiative to send someone to invite me here today. Is there something good going on?"
Prince Ning angrily scolded, "What a bullshit, take a look for yourself first."
After saying that, he threw the copied memorial directly in Huyang's face.
Princess Huyang was a little confused, "Brother Wang, what do you mean?"
"Did you know you were impeached?"
Princess Huyang didn't care at all. "This isn't the first time I've been impeached. Why are you making such a fuss, brother?"
After saying that, she picked up the memorial on the ground and looked at it casually.
Princess Huyang had only read half of it when she burst into a rage, "Which bastard is slandering and spreading rumors? I will tear his mouth apart."
Prince Ning frowned, "Isn't the impeachment here true?"
Princess Huyang angrily said, "Nonsense, of course it's not true. Buddha, have mercy on me. I simply admire the young monk's profound Buddhist teachings. We've been together several times, and each time we've discussed Buddhism seriously. The content above is simply disgusting."
Am I not worthy enough to discuss Buddhism with the young monk? Does being with the young monk mean I have to do something shameful? Absurd! Shameless! I will never let this person, who spreads rumors and slanders me, go to court.”
"Little monk?" Prince Ning chuckled twice, "So, you're attracted to that little monk."
Princess Huyang was furious. "How could my brother be as despicable as those imperial censors? It's simply unbearable to look at. People like you are the ones who truly blaspheme the Buddha."
Prince Ning snorted, "Then tell me, when did you become interested in Buddhism? Did you go to see that little monk to discuss Buddhism, or just to see him?"
Princess Huyang felt guilty for a second, then said very firmly, "Of course it's to discuss Buddhism."
Prince Ning said with a stern face, "Very good! Tomorrow you will come with me to the palace and repeat everything I said in front of my father."
Princess Huyang was immediately frightened. "I won't go into the palace. My father will definitely scold me."
"Are you guilty?"
"I didn't do anything, what should I feel guilty about?"
Prince Ning angrily said, "Even if you didn't do anything, you have to make people believe you, especially make this old man trust you. You have seen the contents of the memorial, and it is now on this old man's desk. Even if you refuse to come to the palace on your own initiative, this old man will summon you. Instead of being passive, it is better to turn passivity into initiative."
Princess Huyang said weakly, "Then, I will go to the palace tomorrow. My brother, please protect me."
"When did I not protect you?"
Prince Ning was very dissatisfied and asked, "Where is that little monk? I want to see what he is capable of that makes you run to him every day."
Princess Huyang was anxious. "Brother Wang, what are you going to do? You can't scare the little monk. This has nothing to do with the little monk."
Prince Ning was surprised. He didn't expect Princess Huyang to defend a monk so much.
Moreover, it is rare to see Hu Yang defending someone like this, given that the two of them did not have any actual relationship between men and women.
The more Huyang acted like this, the more interested King Ning became in the young monk.
The more Hu Yangyue refused to let him see her, the more he insisted on seeing her.
He promised Huyang that he would not embarrass the young monk, but as soon as Huyang left, he ordered his men to find the young monk as soon as possible.
Hu Yang felt restless and stamped his feet, then went to talk to Gu Jiu.
…
Gu Jiu was lying down when a servant came in and reported that Princess Huyang had arrived.
"Please invite the princess in."
Gu Jiu sat up from the couch.
Princess Huyang rushed into the small study like a gust of wind, "Nephew's wife, you have to help me this time."
Gu Jiu greeted her with a smile, "Auntie, have some tea! If you have anything to say, please tell me slowly."
Princess Huyang picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp. She took Gu Jiu's hand and said, "My nephew's wife, you have to find a way for me this time."
"I can think of a way, but shouldn't you tell me what happened first? Otherwise, I can't help you."
Princess Huyang took out a handkerchief, wiped her eyes, and unexpectedly, she burst into tears.
Gu Jiu was stunned.
What happened? Is it necessary to do this?
"Little monk..."
"What little monk?"
"Wow……"
Princess Huyang suddenly burst into tears, "My nephew's wife, you must help me. It's me who has implicated the little monk. My brother the prince and father will definitely not let him go. What should I do?"
Princess Huyang couldn't stop crying.
Gu Jiu persuaded her and asked her questions bit by bit, and finally figured out the matter.
She stared at Princess Huyang, confirming again and again, "Is there really nothing going on between my aunt and the young monk?"
Princess Huyang nodded repeatedly, "I dare to guarantee with my head that if I lay a finger on the little monk, I will die a miserable death."
"In that case, this matter will be easy to handle."
Princess Huyang stopped crying instantly, "Nephew-in-law, do you have a good idea?"
Gu Jiu said softly, "Aunt should follow the prince's instructions and come to the palace to plead guilty. But the reason for pleading guilty is not because you are really guilty, but to clarify the truth. In the past, you lived a carefree life, which was indeed a bit unruly and attracted criticism.
Ever since you met the young monk and were inspired by his profound Buddhist teachings, you finally realized your mistakes.
You want to turn over a new leaf and become a new person, but you lack perseverance, persistence, and guidance. You need the young monk to explain the Dharma to you, so that you can turn over a new leaf and persevere in turning over a new leaf. That's why you've visited the young monk many times.
"The young monk is your benefactor, a sage who has never seen the world. One day, under his influence, you will be able to shed your dust and become a human being again."
Princess Huyang was stunned when she heard this.
"Nephew's wife, are you talking about me?"
She pointed at herself, as if to say, "How come I didn't know I had such a profound side to me that I had to turn over a new leaf and become a new person?"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily, brainwashing seriously, "Yes, I'm talking about my aunt. It was my aunt who met the young monk and devoted herself to starting a new life."
The Lord of Huyang County opened his mouth wide and was a little confused.
"Is this palace so aware?"
Gu Jiu was very sure, absolutely certain, and said righteously: "Aunt, of course, did not have such a high level of enlightenment in the past. But since you met the young monk, you have had such enlightenment. It was the young monk who inspired you, and the young monk is your guide.
All those who slander you and the young monk for having an improper relationship are all dark-minded villains. As the saying goes, benevolence is in the eye of the benevolent, wisdom is in the eye of the wise, and lust is in the eye of lust."
Princess Huyang's mind was in a state of confusion, like a ball of paste.
She was stunned by what Gu Jiu said.
It turns out that I had no dirty thoughts when I went to see the young monk. Everything was for the sublimation of my soul, for the purpose of finding spiritual sustenance.
It turns out that she also has such pure moments.
Princess Huyang nodded repeatedly, "You are right. I went to see the young monk to cleanse my heart and become a new person. All those who impeached me are shady villains."
Gu Jiu laughed, finally succeeding in cleaning Princess Huyang's head.
"Tomorrow, when Auntie comes to the palace to meet His Majesty, she will tell you exactly what happened. And let His Majesty know that you have made great progress even when no one knew about it."
…
The next day, Princess Huyang, accompanied by Prince Ning and Liu Zhao, stood before the emperor and spoke freely.
She talked about how the young monk had inspired her with the Dharma, making her realize how wrong her past life had been. Now that she had awakened, she wanted to start over.
She also talked about how important the little monk was to her, and how she would not have been able to hold on without him.
The relationship between her and the young monk was pure and noble, a simple relationship between a believer and a monk.
All those who impeached her and slandered her are shady villains, and those who are lustful will be more lustful.
At the end of her speech, Princess Huyang wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and cried, "Father, those people are truly shameless and despicable. They slandered me, and I accept it. It's my fault for being so absurd in the past. But they shouldn't have slandered the young monk and ruined his reputation.
When I think about the little monk being implicated by me and being labeled a lecher, I can't wait to rip those bastards' mouths off. Father, you have to make the decision for me. Don't let a good man be wronged!"
Prince Ning's mouth twitched, and he quietly asked Liu Zhao, "Did you teach me?"
Liu Zhao shook his head and whispered, "Xiao Jiu taught me."
Prince Ning was upset and said that it was impossible for Huyang to have such a high level of awareness.
How could such words as "deeply remorseful", "turning over a new leaf" and "starting a new life" come out of Hu Yang's mouth?
However, seeing Hu Yang's sincere look, King Ning had to admire Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu brainwashed Hu Yang to the point that even Hu Yang himself believed it. This is incredible.
Not only Prince Ning knew Huyang, but the emperor also knew Huyang.
Listening to Hu Yangdi's crying, the emperor's brows twitched several times.
Several times, I couldn't help but want to interrupt Hu Yang, I really couldn't stand it anymore.
How could such words come out of Huyang's mouth?
But seeing Huyang crying so miserably, the emperor held back and did not interrupt.
After Hu Yang finished speaking, the emperor snorted coldly, "Tell me, who gave you this advice? Turn over a new leaf and become a new man. You have all the concubines in your house, and you still have the nerve to say that you have turned over a new leaf. You are clearly deceiving me!"
Hu Yang shuddered, "When we get back, my daughter will dismiss all those people."
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