Beyond Gold and Jade [Rebirth]

At the end of April, it is the season of flowers.

Gu Chen hadn't been to this courtyard for a long time. The last time he attended the funeral for the new emperor, he came back overnight and left in a hurry before dawn, so he didn't notice that Funing Court had changed its appearance long ago.

It turned out that the lotus pond in the yard was no longer planted with water lilies, and the clear water reflected the blue sky, floating clouds, and flashing fish.

I don't know where the running water is drawn, and several hollow bamboo poles are connected, and the sound of the water is rushing, which doesn't seem noisy, but has a kind of leisurely feeling in the mountains.

There are several weeping willows leaning against the pool, and a swing is hung on the willow tree in the center. In front of the swing, more than a dozen thick wooden stakes are stuck in the water, forming a round wooden bridge, leading directly to the shore.

There is a small square pavilion on the shore, and there is a nine-foot-high platform built beside the pavilion, which is presumably A Li's "Star Observation Tower".

On the side of the Star Observation Tower is a bamboo forest, and a path paved with red and white stones leads all the way to the east wing where Ye Chongjin sleeps.

It seems that only the old pagoda tree remains unchanged.

It's just that the child who was swinging under the tree that year has grown into a young man, and he is lying in his arms and pretending to sleep.

A gentle look flashed in Gu Chen's eyes. This layout is not like the courtyard where the prime minister's son lives, but rather like an old man who has retreated to the mountains.

Now, he somewhat understands that what he gave A Li was not what he wanted.

The maids have already made the beds and waited respectfully aside.

Gu Chen put the boy on the couch, stroked his soft temple hair, and said: "Everyone step back, and bring in a pot of hot water later."

Xia He agreed and led the crowd out.

A few years ago, most of the maidservants who served in the yard were married or went to work in other yards. Even Nanny An went to the countryside to provide for the elderly. Only two old people, Xia He and Qiu Zi, were left. I don't know who he is, I just feel that this man's aura is very intimidating, and... he is too close to the master.

There was a bold girl who gently pulled Xia He's sleeve and asked, "Sister Xia He, which family's young master is this? Why haven't I seen him before?"

Now that Nanny An is not here, Xia He took her place in controlling the servants in the courtyard, and said: "Whoever you belong to, we are always unattainable, just serve carefully, don't cause trouble for the master. "

The girl stuck out her tongue, she didn't dare to ask any more, and those who were ready to listen to the excitement, all of them lost their minds.

Qiu Zi pulled Xia He into a corner, and whispered, "It's been seven years, I never thought that the one still remembers our master, I thought..."

Xia He said: "Why do you think that the Holy Majesty will inherit the great line and ignore our little master?"

"That's not true, it's just that it was rumored outside before,"

She carefully looked around and made sure that the person was gone, then she leaned into Xia He's ear, and said: "It is said that the Holy One is cold-blooded and ruthless, and he can do anything to his brothers. King Ming was forced to death by him, and the virtuous king sent his partner to the border gate." , there is no way out, even the young sixth and seventh princes have been detained, and folks are spreading rumors that the Holy One is the reincarnation of the Lord of the Underworld, and he is commanding all Yin soldiers."

"It's a bunch of nonsense. I think it's someone with a heart who intentionally smeared the Holy Majesty. Look at Xiaoyao Wang, he is not good. It can be seen that Ming Wang and Xian Wang made mistakes first, and the Holy Majesty will convict. Don't listen to the wind, it will rain."

"But……"

Xia He covered her mouth, "It's all right to let me listen to these words, if you let someone who cares listen to it, you will suffer."

Qiu Zi quickly shook her head, expressing that she did not dare.

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Ye Chongjin was pretending to be asleep at first, but the man didn't want him to be safe. He removed his shoes and socks and took off his outer shirt. After taking off the outer shirt, he stretched his claws into the inner shirt again.

The close-fitting clothing was lifted, bringing a gust of cool wind, and his delicate skin touched the air. He couldn't help but shuddered. Before he got used to it, a palm with a thin callus slowly stroked his chest. It's not slow, it seems to be probing, more like teasing.

Ye Chongjin trembled slightly, his back slightly bent under the hot and numb stimulation, and he couldn't bear it anymore.

"Gu Chen, don't stop yet."

He tore off his shirt, but the man smiled at him shamelessly and asked, "Stop pretending?"

Ye Chongjin bit her lip and muttered, "I just woke up."

Gu Chen didn't get serious with him either, he stuffed a wet sweat towel into his hand, and said, "I drank wine today, wipe it off before going to sleep, so as not to feel uncomfortable."

Ye Chongjin took the wet cloth, wiped it, and asked, "What do you mean by what you said to my brother today?"

Gu Chen raised his eyebrows, "Which sentence?"

"You said, if you were my brother, you would feel uncomfortable, this sentence."

Gu Chen leaned his back against the edge of the bed, tapped his finger on the low cabinet beside the bed, and made soft noises one after another. There was no emotion on his face, and he asked, "If it's a brother, will Ah Jin agree to have fun with me?"

"Of course not." He replied firmly.

Sure enough.Gu Chen raised his lips, a pleasant smile flashed across his eyes, turned over and pressed Ye Chongjin under him, and looked into his eyes.

"But for me, even if there is a bond of blood, I still can't let go, even if I use all kinds of despicable means, I can't let go. Li, it's a good thing you didn't reincarnate in the royal family, otherwise I will definitely make you angry Yes, maybe you will still resent me."

"You lunatic," Ye Chongjin said, turning his eyes away, "it's something that never happened, so why worry in vain."

The smile in Gu Chen's eyes deepened, "Yes, it never happened."

After all, it didn't happen between the two of them.

"It's time to go back to the palace, I'll come see Ah Li again tomorrow."

After saying that, he got up and packed his clothes, leaned down quickly, and pecked lightly on the young man's lips. The soft and sweet two petals contained a scent of pear blossom brewing, which made him suffocate unconsciously. For a moment, Ye Chongjin grabbed his sleeve.

The young man showed embarrassment, but held back his breath, raised his chin, and pointed to the rosewood box beside him, "There are small snacks in it, you don't have much lunch, take some to eat on the way."

Gu Chen looked at him deeply.

In an instant, the thought that had been circling countless times in his mind resurfaced again, to carry this precious lump back to the palace, build a real stargazing tower, and imprison him forever.

At any rate, suppressing his malice, his steps were a little stiff, he hugged the wooden box in his arms, and walked out like fleeing.

Ye Chongjin's eyes widened, but he didn't stop him, he had already walked away.

"Why did you even take the box away..."

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After leaving the courtyard gate, I ran into Ye Chonghui, who was standing beside the rockery, with cold eyes, as if he was waiting for him specially.

Ye Chonghui looked at the red sandalwood box in his arms, his eyes were slightly cold, and said: "This is the box where Ah Jin puts his snacks."

Gu Chen pulled his lower lip lightly, as a tacit consent.

"He never let anyone touch him, and even I was only allowed to take a few dollars from it."

Gu Chen recalled that just now, Ye Chongjin hurriedly asked him to leave the box behind him, naturally he couldn't tell the truth, he snatched it by himself, he just said: "My lunch is useless, Ah Jin's heart hurts."

Ye Chonghui was silent, and asked: "When did Your Majesty wake up and notice his thoughts on A Jin?"

Gu Chen took two steps towards him, stopped by his side, and said in a low voice: "If I say, from the first time we met, Ye Qing must feel unreasonable."

"No, Chen Xin."

Ye Chonghui said: "A long time ago, I had a vague guess that there seems to be a deep connection between Your Majesty and my younger brother. Even my own brother, I couldn't get in the slightest. At that time, because I was young, I didn't think about it. I only worried about it. Ah Jin was snatched away, so I have a deep hostility towards you, Your Majesty."

He suddenly frowned, and said in a very soft voice: "Now that I think about it, it's not so much a matter of involvement as it is a secret between the two of you, or—A Jin's weakness. Your Majesty, you are full of ambition at the moment. In the final analysis, but It's just taking advantage of people's danger."

There was a chill on Gu Chen's cold face, he pulled his lower lip lightly, the smile didn't reach his eyes, his pupils were deep and cold.

"Ye Hengzhi, you should be lucky, you are Ah Jin's elder brother."

Ye Chonghui lowered his eyelashes, and said calmly: "I think so too, otherwise, the crime of disobedience I committed would not be enough to cut off ten heads. But no matter how much your majesty hates you, you can't kill me, otherwise, your majesty will be a good man in vain." what?"

In vain to be a good person.

Gu Chen sneered, and said: "Whether I am a good person in vain or not is unknown, but a certain person has indeed been a villain in vain."

After saying that, he stopped looking at Ye Chonghui's inexplicable expression and strode out of the courtyard.

The carriage in the palace was parked at the side door of the backyard. He got into the carriage and put away the red sandalwood brocade box. The one who came to greet the holy driver was Mo Huaixuan. Seeing Gu Chen's displeased expression, he knew that he had been angered by the prime minister's mansion. , smiled, and said, "Is it Ye Xiang? Or Ye Hengzhi?"

Gu Chen closed his eyes, leaned on the car wall, and said, "Ye Hengzhi said that I took advantage of others' danger."

Mo Huaixuan just smiled and said nothing.

"You also think I'm taking advantage of others?"

Mo Huaixuan said: "Actually, there is some truth to it. In the previous life, Mr. Song was by His Majesty's side for more than ten years. He was as firm as a rock, and his heart had never been shaken for many years. But the Ye family used warmth to turn Mr. Song into a flesh and blood body. Your Majesty, you Relying on the karma of the previous life, approaching him with ulterior motives, and taking advantage of him, how could he not be taking advantage of someone's danger."

"..."

Gu Chen gave him a cold look, and said: "You'er ignores you, you don't want to see me, and you deliberately make things difficult for me?"

So depressed, from one person to two people.

Mo Huaixuan rolled up his sleeves and said: "Then Ye Hengzhi's words are not rude, will His Majesty teach him a lesson?"

"How to teach, this family can't be killed or punished, and they have to be coaxed everywhere, lest Ah Li get angry with me." He swallowed his tea and snorted, "There is no emperor more useless than me."