After the general's legitimate daughter was reborn, the ascetic prime minister pinched her wais

"I heard that King An was assassinated in the mansion two days ago. King An was furious and said, 'At the beginning of June, beware of villains', and began to clean up and review the people in the mansion. But somehow this word got out! All the nobles from the aristocratic families were here They all followed suit and took this opportunity to track down the people in the house."

"really?"

Gao Wenxi also didn't believe there was such a coincidence.

"It's absolutely true. Even the Prime Minister's Office started taking action today."

He then nodded and said: "Since the fox Chu Xu has joined, there is nothing wrong with us joining."

They were worried about this matter. After all, the wood carvings could not be known to outsiders, so everyone thought Zhang Hai had just stolen something. If you go to such great lengths to fight for someone who stole something, it will arouse suspicion.

Now that this trend is here, everything seems to be logical. But Gao Wenyan thought it was such a coincidence. She didn't believe it was just good luck, so she ordered Bi Xi to check Prince An's Mansion secretly.

General Gao was in a good mood and asked Gao Wenxi to take full responsibility for the matter. He then went to Liu Zongzheng's mansion for the banquet, taking Gao Wenyan along with him, saying he wanted her to relax.

If it had been anyone else, Gao Wenyan would have refused. However, she had a good impression of Liu Zongzheng. When the Gao family was in trouble, he interceded several times for the Gao family, and was eventually demoted from his official position for this. Gao Wenyan was very grateful to him.

It was Liu Zongzheng's birthday, so the banquet was lively, gorgeous but not extravagant.

Gao Wenyan never liked to participate in these things, so everyone in the court knew that General Gao had a little girl who was loved by all, but not many people had actually dealt with her.

"Your daughter is here too? Okay, okay! You're so proud of me as an old man! Please take a seat, please take a seat!" Liu Zongzheng smiled from ear to ear.

After all, Liu Zongzheng is also a Jiuqing, so naturally many dignitaries came tonight. Chu Xu was the last to arrive, but Liu Zongzheng stood up to greet him without delay, leading him to the main seat.

General Gao knew clearly that he was sitting next to him, but he didn't raise his head and continued to chat and laugh with the neighbor.

There were many noble ladies from aristocratic families at the table. When they looked at Chu Xu, they couldn't help but feel a little curious. This man became a very popular minister at a young age. He was only twenty-three years old when he became prime minister. He was the youngest prime minister since the beginning of the dynasty.

Chu Xu was wearing a dark purple coat today, and his long ink-like hair was tied up. The warm yellow light fell on him, and his face was as bright as a crown jade, and he was looking forward to it, but he also had a sense of alienation. Intimidating.

Gao Wenyan also followed the crowd and took a look at him, and had to sigh that such an appearance made people feel relaxed and happy just by looking at him.

He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, drank the wine in the glass, and looked sideways at her, hiding a smile. Gao Wenyan's peeping behavior was caught on the spot. When he turned around, he accidentally knocked over his wine glass and his skirt suddenly got wet.

"I'll be back as soon as I go."

"Go for a walk and don't get into trouble."

General Gao waved his hand and let her go.

After three drinks, when the atmosphere was at its most lively, Gao Wenyan found a break and quietly left the table. She walked aimlessly in Liu's mansion, and the wet areas of her skirt were already half dry.

She has not participated in such a lively occasion for a long time.

Tonight, she had been observing everyone at the banquet. Who was being disrespectful and flattering, and who was hiding a knife in their smile. She analyzed and noted them one by one in her mind, hoping that she would not get caught in the wrong way in the future.

"It's rare for you to come to such an occasion."

She turned around and saw Chu Xu walking out of the night, stepping on the moon.

"I've met the Prime Minister."

"No need to be polite."

There was a faint smell of alcohol, mixed with the incense on his body, passing by in the wind.

"The Prime Minister is still ill and should not drink too much."

"Shhh."

"It's a secret." Chu Xu smiled.

So Gao Wenyan couldn't help laughing: "If there are people around here, how can the Prime Minister say hello to me?"

"I haven't seen the girl for a long time, so I thought I wanted to say hello."

Knowing what he meant, Gao Wenyan said "hmm" and explained: "I was injured a few days ago and I am not allowed to go out at home. She is almost better now. I should be able to continue teaching Miss Chu in a few days."

"Anyone else can hurt the girl?"

Gao Wenyan stretched out, casually leaned against the rockery behind him, and said leisurely: "Who am I? There are so many ways to hurt people."

She once thought that as long as she practiced martial arts seriously, she could protect everyone. However, throughout the ages, how many brave and skillful generals have died in dark and treacherous courts? That is the most cannibalistic place, where there is no bloodshed and intrigues.

"Then... has the girl ever thought about seeking shelter?"

Gao Wenyan raised his head and realized that the two of them were very close. Through the aroma of wine, he could faintly smell a hint of medicine. Chu Xu looked at her with his eyes half lowered, as if the surrounding lights were shining into her eyes.

She couldn't help but feel shaken, and a trace of panic flashed across her face. He quickly looked away, but the words he spoke again were firm.

"Never."

Hearing this, Chu Xu smiled, took a step back, and returned to the distance they should have.

"There are still things in the house, so I'll take the first step." Looking at her, Chu Xu added: "Young lady, I take care of you. I hope to see Huang Pa as soon as possible."

Gao Wenyan respectfully saw him off and stood there for a while to enjoy the cool breeze before turning around leisurely.

General Gao had taught her since she was young that she should never give her back to others. Once she did, her life would be entrusted to her. So she always only believed in herself.

Gao Wenyan took out the jade pendant, and half of Guanyin's face flickered in the light, seeming to be kind and kind-hearted, but also looking on with cold eyes. What will the other half of the face that has not been carved look like?

When she returned to the banquet, the atmosphere was far less lively than she expected. Only her father was still drinking and chatting with friends. Looking at Chu Xu's position again, it was empty. It was obvious that the person had moved away.

From the fragmentary words around him, Gao Wenyan pieced together the whole story. It turned out that it was Xie Shen and Mr. Xie who said something wrong that offended Chu Xu.

I heard that Chu Xu became cold-faced on the spot. In the end, he gave Lin Zong a positive attitude and only deducted Xie Shen's salary for half a year before walking away.

Gao Wenyan remembered Xie Shen. When the Gao family was in trouble in his previous life, he was the one who most wanted to get a piece of the pie, and he often did things to add insult to injury.

So she couldn't help but gloat in her heart, offending Chu Xu, and he would suffer a lot in the days to come. And Xie Shen was obviously aware of this, with a dejected look on his face.