Anyone with life experience knows that the brother-in-law is the most powerful person in the wife's natal family, second only to the mother-in-law.

Even though I regard him as a friend, I always feel that there is an invisible barrier, and the friendship is all for the sake of my wife's sake.

But my brother-in-law cannot be offended.

He may not be able to overcome all obstacles in the relationship between husband and wife, but he must be able to make waves in the relationship between husband and wife. If it happens that the sister is still a brother-supporting demon, the family will be in a state of chaos and never have peace.

Fortunately, Gu Qing didn't have any worries in this regard.

Looking at Zhang Huaiyu's appearance, she seemed to hate the Zhang family more than herself. So Gu Qing's kick was without any uneasiness at all.

"Gu...brother Gu, stupid brother Zhang Huaisheng, greet...brother Gu." Zhang Huaisheng quickly stood up and saluted.

Gu Qing looked at him funny: "Your stomach doesn't hurt anymore? There was sweat on your forehead just now. Those few drops of sweat were very sincere. Was the kick I just gave you hard?"

Zhang Huaisheng laughed dryly: "It's not heavy, not heavy at all."

Gu Qing hummed, and his eyes gradually showed coldness: "Why did you call you sister just now? I'm deaf, so I didn't hear clearly..."

Zhang Huaisheng lowered his head and said, "You foolish brother made a mistake. It's my fault..."

Gu Qing said coldly: "I apologize to your sister."

Zhang Huaisheng was obviously a person who was aware of current affairs. He immediately turned around without hesitation and bowed respectfully to Zhang Huaiyu: "Zhang Huaiyu... uh, sister, brother is wrong. I shouldn't speak indiscriminately. Please stop talking, sister."

Be familiar with me."

Zhang Huaiyu still looked at him coldly and said nothing.

Gu Qing smiled at her and said: "The peach blossoms in Qujiang Pool are blooming beautifully, let's go and have a look? If you still want a rain of petals, I promise it will be more beautiful this time..."

Zhang Huaiyu finally smiled, rolled his eyes at him, and said, "Don't mention your rain of petals, it's so embarrassing."

The two were about to leave when Zhang Huaisheng suddenly stopped him. Not daring to look into Gu Qing's eyes, Zhang Huaisheng lowered his head and whispered softly: "Brother Gu, for the sake of our family friendship, can you...

…Can you help the Zhang family? The Zhang family is in deep trouble, not only because of the three silk and satin shops, but also because they have offended people from the Du family. In the future, my father’s promotion may be..."

Gu Qing shook his head: "I've been whoring and gambling, and you're the one spending money to enjoy it, but you want me to clean up the aftermath, haha, you really dare to think about it. You won't help!"

After saying this, Gu Qing could not help but feel sad and resentful.

Now that I am honored as a Marquis, why don’t I have any good friends around me to set up a whore for me?

Without some temptation, you would never know how easily I can fall.

The two stopped talking to Zhang Huaisheng and turned to leave.

Zhang Huaisheng watched the two of them off with anger and helplessness in his eyes.

Although he is a descendant of a virtuous prime minister, he will eventually die. His father is now in his forties and is just a county magistrate. Zhang Huaisheng is not the kind of cannon fodder with no eyesight. He knows that he cannot afford to offend Gu Qing.

He didn't dare to say harsh words, and after being rejected by Gu Qing, he could only watch him leave.

When Gu Qing and Zhang Huaiyu were walking out of the garden, they suddenly saw a noise in the bamboo forest next to the garden.

Zhang Huaiyu looked over warily. The noise in the bamboo forest suddenly stopped. Soon, two familiar figures came out.

Zhang Zheng and Zhang Xie walked to Gu Qing's side with embarrassed expressions on their faces.

Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and saluted: "Greetings to Uncle Zhang, hello to Auntie."

Zhang Zheng had a very dull temperament and just nodded lightly.

But Zhang Xie smiled and said: "The spring weather is just right. Your Uncle Zhang and I are walking around in the bamboo forest. Haha, where are nephew Gu Xian and Huaiyu going?"

Gu Qing smiled and said: "The peach blossoms in Qujiang Pond are blooming just right. My foolish nephew plans to go with Huaiyu to have a look. The spring scenery is just right for an outing."

Zhang Xie said with a smile: "Young people should really be more active. Huaiyu should stay with nephew Gu Xian and don't make him angry, you know?"

Zhang Huaiyu said nothing, his expression as cold as before.

The atmosphere was a bit tense, but Gu Qing smiled and smoothed things over: "Thank you for your concern, auntie. Although Huaiyu has a cold temper, he is very gentle at heart and will not make me angry."

Mr. Zhang Xie hesitated to speak. He sighed quietly but stopped talking.

The two said goodbye to Zhang Zheng and his wife.

The moment they turned around, Gu Qing and Zhang Huaiyu inadvertently saw Zhang Zheng's expression, which was old, anxious, and a little helpless that the situation was over. At this moment, Zhang Zheng looked like a middle-aged man who suddenly lost all his money and fell into despair. They were full of emotions.

helpless.

If Zhang Zheng can't get over this hurdle, I'm afraid it's not just a matter of three shops. What will happen if a county magistrate offends a celebrity in front of the prince? Zhang Jiuzhang may not be able to solve this trouble even if he comes forward. As one of the Nine Qings

, his face may not be of much use in front of the prince.

After glancing at Zhang Zheng's expression, Zhang Huaiyu quickly turned his head and left without hesitation.

Gu Qing sighed secretly and had to follow her quickly.

…………

The two of them were silent as they walked on Chang'an Avenue, surrounded by crowds of people, but when Gu Qing walked beside Zhang Huaiyu, he could feel waves of coldness.

As he walked, Zhang Huaiyu's eyes turned red unconsciously, but he still walked forward silently with his head lowered, silent tears streaming down his cheeks, tugging at Gu Qing's heart.

The woman who was once so chic and calm eventually had a sad side.

He took out a white handkerchief from his arms and handed it to Zhang Huaiyu. Gu Qing sighed: "I will accompany you in whatever you want to do, but please don't cry anymore. Looking at the passers-by, they all thought I had just beaten you..."

…”

Zhang Huaiyu twitched the corner of his mouth, took the handkerchief and quickly wiped away his tears, took a deep breath, and said: "Gu Qing, I actually really hate the Zhang family. I hate everything about the Zhang family..."

"My mother was taken as a concubine by my father just to have a son. Because my mother's birth date coincided with my father's, fortune tellers said that my mother had the appearance of a man, so the Zhang family happily took my mother into the family..."

"Two years later, my mother gave birth to me. When he saw that she was a daughter, he turned around and left. I was not even held by him when I was born. He ignored us from then on. In the remote courtyard of the Zhang family, there were only

We, mother and daughter, depend on each other for life, and we don’t even have a servant to wait on us..."

"My mother's life is like an object that was bought in the East Market. When I got home, I found that the object was wrong and not to my liking. I couldn't return it to the seller, so I had to throw it into a corner where it never saw the light of day.

He doesn't even want to take another look at it, because this object always reminds him of his past mistakes. His mother is not his pillow, but his stain."

The more Zhang Huaiyu talked, the more excited he became, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

"What did the mother do wrong? Just because she gave birth to a daughter?"

Seeing that her emotions were almost out of control, Gu Qing hurriedly grabbed her arm and dragged her into a deserted dark alley.

"Huaiyu, don't reminisce anymore. Reminiscing about the painful past is making things difficult for yourself. I will stay with you from now on. You are not an object, you are a treasure." Gu Qing said seriously.

Zhang Huaiyu leaned against the wall weakly, wiped away his tears, his eyes became cold again, and suddenly smiled at himself: "I have hated him for so many years, but just now, I felt that he was pitiful. He is really cheap. I even killed people."

But why can’t I be so cruel..."

"Gu Qing, if it's not embarrassing..."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Okay, I will solve it. If you ask, I will definitely do it."

…………

After saying goodbye to Zhang Huaiyu, Gu Qing returned home and immediately called Han Jie.

"Send a few people to watch in front of Du Hongjian's gate in Sizhi, Dali. If you see his carriages and horses leaving the house and heading towards the East Palace, tell me immediately."

Han Jie took the order and left.

Two hours later, almost in the evening, the personal guards came to report that Du Hongjian's carriage and horses had left the mansion and were heading towards the East Palace.

Gu Qing straightened his clothes, ordered the carriage to be prepared, and led dozens of people towards the East Palace.

Arriving at the gate of the East Palace, Gu Qing got off the carriage and looked up to see the majestic gate of the East Palace. Gu Qing rubbed his face and smiled.

The Prince of the East Palace really should pay him a visit, not only because of the Zhang family's affairs, he also has a more important purpose.

Judging from the history books of his previous life, even though the Prince of the East Palace was not as wise as Li Longji when he was young, he was at least neither drowsy nor confused. After inheriting the throne, he was barely a wise king.

Han Jie stepped forward and handed the name card to the soldiers in front of the palace gate. The soldiers sent the name card into the door. Not long after, a eunuch came out with a whisk in his hand, bowed to Gu Qing, smiled politely and said: "Prince

Your Highness has an order to invite Marquis Gu to enter the Luan Palace."

Gu Qing thanked him and followed the eunuch into the East Palace.

After entering the door, Gu Qing found an opportunity when no one was around and quietly handed the eunuch a small piece of silver cake. The eunuch accepted it after pretending to be evasive.

"This chamberlain, I wonder if His Highness the Crown Prince has any free time at this time?"

The eunuch accepted the money, his attitude became more kind, and he said with a smile: "His Highness was having a banquet with several courtiers. He was a little surprised when he saw Gu Xianhou's name card, but the slave could tell that His Highness valued Gu Xianhou, so he immediately

Order your servants to come out of the palace gate to greet you."

Gu Qing asked again: "Can Dali Si Zhi and Du Hongjian be at the banquet?"

The eunuch recalled for a moment and said with a smile: "Yes, Du Si has been assisting His Highness for many years. Your Highness relies heavily on him. He will be invited to drink with him whenever there is a banquet."

Gu Qing nodded. Since Li Linfu's death, the various forces in the court had been in chaos for a short period of time. Later, they gradually stabilized. Because of Li Linfu's death and Yang Guozhong had not yet worshiped the prime minister, the East Palace took advantage of the opportunity to carve up many forces in the prime minister's party. Li Linfu was still alive.

At that time, with the acquiescence of Li Longji, the East Palace was suppressed until it was breathless. Now Li Heng can finally breathe a little easier.

And that Du Hongjian was obviously a member of the East Palace Prince's party.

As the eunuch walked outside the main hall of the East Palace, Gu Qing put on his clothes and straightened his hat before entering.

In the hall, cups and glasses were exchanged, singing and dancing were taking place, and the banquet was very lively. The graceful dancers were spinning and jumping in the wonderful music with their eyes closed. The fragrant wind accompanied the graceful figures, which made people's hearts stir.
To be continued...