In order to verify the authenticity of what Gao Ye said, the first problem they faced was how to enter the heavily guarded Yunsheng Temple.

As a royal Taoist temple, Yunsheng Temple is tightly guarded by imperial guards. Unless you are a prince or a noble, it is difficult to set foot in it.

Needless to say, all people entering and leaving will be recorded in the book. If he goes there rashly, it would be difficult to avoid the eyes and ears of Zuo Xiang and his son, so Feng Zhan Ye needs a reasonable and legitimate excuse.

In the morning, Feng Zhanye and Wu Fangzheng were preparing to pack some books and go to the main residence for classes. After thinking it over, Gu Qingzhi finally came up with a not-so-decent plan.

"Aye... since it's early spring, why don't you invite Miss Zuo San to go to Yunsheng Temple for an outing?"

As soon as Gu Qingzhi finished speaking, Feng Zhanye's body froze.

Wu Fang, who was standing by, also looked at her in shock. "Oh my god! Brother Gu, are you crazy? Our master couldn't avoid her, so why did you let him approach her? Isn't this like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth?"

Wu Fang's analogy was not quite appropriate. Feng Zhanye's expression became even uglier after hearing it, and he couldn't help but glare at him fiercely.

"Who is the sheep!"

Wu Fang scratched his head: "Ah? Isn't that what you said? Well, the meaning is almost the same. We can't let the master sacrifice his appearance, right?"

"Boom"

As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Zhanye grabbed the brocade box containing writing brushes and ink and threw it at him.

Wu Fang quickly hugged his head and barely escaped the disaster.

It's getting more and more ridiculous.

Gu Qingzhi looked at the young man's gloomy face and hurriedly explained: "It's not what you think. In order to avoid the surveillance of the main mansion and successfully sneak into Yunsheng Temple, we have to find a suitable excuse. This is the most foolproof way."

Although the young man looked reluctant, he did not refute. He just dragged Wu Fang out of the door, leaving Gu Qingzhi alone in the back hall.

She couldn't help scratching her head: "Does this mean you agree? Or don't agree?"

It’s true that the older a child gets, the harder it is to guess what he or she is thinking.

In the evening, Feng Zhan Ye finished his class and brought back the news that Zuo Lanxin agreed to go to Yunsheng Temple with him the next day.

Gu Qingzhi looked at the young man reading in the back hall, and could almost imagine how reluctant he was when he extended the invitation to Zuo Lanxin.

When she came to her senses, she saw the boy staring at her.

"Are you satisfied now, sister?" Feng Zhanye asked with some resentment.

Gu Qingzhi knew that he was still a little angry, so she patiently walked over and touched his head.

"Angry?"

Feng Zhanye avoided her hand, glanced to the side, and said with a pursed mouth: "No."

Gu Qingzhi laughed: "I'm doing this so that we can go to Yunsheng Temple smoothly."

Feng Zhanye muttered "I know" and continued to do his homework.

Gu Qingzhi wanted to say something to comfort him, but seeing that he was concentrating on his studies, she decided not to disturb him. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she suddenly felt her wrist being pulled.

She turned around and saw the boy looking up at her.

"Sister Azhi, why did you suddenly ask me to help Gao Ye in the teahouse yesterday?"

Feng Zhanye stared at her, slightly increasing the strength in his hands. Candlelight flickered in his slender eyes, but the light seemed unable to penetrate his eyes.

This question startled Gu Qingzhi, and her wrist was gripped tightly.

The boy seemed to be afraid that she would be hurt, and afraid that she would break free, so he applied force carefully, controlling her without causing her any pain.

He seemed to have noticed something and stared at Gu Qingzhi inquiringly, causing her heart to tighten.

"I just think that since he is someone you knew when you were young, he might be able to help you in the future, so you should be willing to help him."

Gu Qingzhi couldn't possibly reveal her true purpose. Besides, she knew what would happen in the future, and no one would believe her even if she told it, so she had to make up a reason.

The young man stood up and moved slightly closer to her face. He had a faint scent of ink all over his body. Red hair hung down from his hair, sticking to the sides of his face, and the corners of his eyes were slightly red.

Feng Zhan Ye is getting more and more handsome now.

Gu Qingzhi felt a little guilty when she was looked at, but she still looked at him. This excuse might sound a little flimsy, but Feng Zhanye just stared at her for a long time before finally letting go.

"My sister is more active in helping him than I am."

The young man's voice was low and aggrieved. He gently rested his forehead on Gu Qingzhi's shoulder, as if complaining about her neglect of him.

His gaze made her feel a little overwhelmed and she couldn't help but turn her face away.

Feng Zhanye's insight is getting stronger and stronger. Gu Qingzhi felt guilty for a moment and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Although he was usually childish towards her, he was never this aggressive. She gently pushed Feng Zhanye, trying to make him understand her position.

"Aye, I'm not interested in Gao Ye's affairs, and I won't be partial to him. I'm really just thinking about your future. Since I promised to be your sister, I have to be responsible for your future."

Feng Zhanye raised his head when he heard that. A barely perceptible light flashed in his slender eyes. He let go of Gu Qingzhi's hand and smiled at her.

"I know, Sister Azhi."

Gu Qingzhi patted his head gently, an indescribable feeling welling up in her heart. Feng Zhanye had gone through many difficulties to get to this point, and she saw it all.

It may seem too far away to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion now, but she will make it a reality no matter what.

Early the next morning, the outing team from the Prime Minister's Mansion set off for Yunsheng Temple.

Zuo Lanxin specifically asked Zuo Fuhong to use the most luxurious carriage in the house, just so that she and Feng Zhanye could have a more spacious and comfortable carriage.

However, to her surprise, Gu Qingzhi also entered the carriage following Feng Zhanye.

When she and her maid saw Gu Qingzhi's face, the smiles on their faces froze immediately.

The carriage was very quiet, and the four masters and servants looked at each other in silence.

Feng Zhanye adopted the attitude of out of sight, out of mind, and simply closed his eyes to rest. Gu Qingzhi sat between him and Zuo Lanxin, absentmindedly thinking about how to investigate when they arrived at Yunsheng Temple later.

Zuo Lanxin finally found an opportunity and would not let it go easily.

Gu Qingzhi was lost in thought when she suddenly felt someone bump into her. Before she could react, Zuo Lanxin, who was dressed in pink, pushed her aside.

"Brother Ye, are you thirsty? Do you want to eat some fruit? These are the new tribute cherries this year. Would you like to try them?"

The little girl was holding a glass plate in her hand. She deliberately pushed Gu Qingzhi aside and sat between her and Feng Zhanye, with a sweet smile on her face.

She deliberately leaned closer to Feng Zhanye, with her whole body almost resting on his arm.

Feng Zhanye opened his eyes, looked at her, suppressed his annoyance, picked up a cherry and took a bite.

The bright red color, the sweet and sour taste with fresh juice, made him think of the scene in the carriage on the day he entered the palace.

He glanced at Gu Qingzhi and his eyes fell on her lips again.

Like a cherry, you can't help but want to take a bite.

A blush gradually appeared on his ears, and this scene happened to be caught by Zuo Lanxin. She was stunned and looked at the distance between herself and him, as if she had misunderstood something.

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