The story has to start 20 years ago.

At that time, the Gu family was a prominent family, and the head of the Gu family was an extremely personable official. Several sons also entered the court as officials, and there were even descendants around their knees. Who would not envy them.At this time, Gu Kezhi was only ten years old. He was the eldest grandson of the Gu family, and he had been placed with high hopes since he was a child.Since he was young, he was deeply loved by Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu, and was often taken by their side. He didn't seem so close to his father and Ah Mo, but he also smiled and said, morning and evening, every day. .

It was during the Mid-Autumn Festival of this year that Gu Kezhi's father invited opera troupes from Lianzhou to come to his house to sing operas. Mrs. Gu fell in love with it as soon as she heard it, and kept a group of people at the house for more than half a month. Among these people, The old lady's favorite is an actor named Miao Yan, and she always gives him the most rewards.If the old lady had time to think about him, she would ask her servants to find Miao Yan, or ask him to sing a little a cappella, or chat with her, and only after asking his age did she find out that she was about the same age as his grandson, and it was even more important to him. It is a heart of compassion.These actors had a moment of glory on stage, but they spent a lot of hard training off stage, and they were so sad. The old lady had met Miao Yan more than once and was scolded and scolded by the troupe master.

As I said just now, Gu Kezhi is always by the side of Mrs. Gu and Mrs. Gu, and because Mrs. Gu has so much free time, Gu Kezhi often goes to Mrs. Gu’s courtyard. Miao smoke.The most important thing for an actor is a good appearance, a good figure, and a good voice. When Feng Miaoyan sings a piece and dances a piece, Gu Kezhi must be the first to applaud.The old lady questioned Gu Kezhi's knowledge, and when Gu Kezhi answered calmly, Miaoyan listened quietly. Sometimes the old lady saw that he was listening seriously, and asked him for his opinions teasingly. Gu Kezhi's opinions are different, but they share the same interest.

After going back and forth in this way, the old lady thought about keeping Miao Yan by her side, after thinking about it, she finally expressed her intentions with the troupe owner on the eve of the troupe's departure from Gu's mansion, and finally redeemed Miao Yan from the troupe After coming out, Miao Yan stayed in Gu's mansion ever since.But one year later, the old lady suddenly decided to recognize Miao Yan as her adopted son, and warned everyone in the mansion not to despise him, so the servants all called him "young master".Originally, the old lady liked Miao Yan's name very much, so she didn't give him another name at the beginning. Since she has recognized him as her son, he is a member of the Gu family, and the original name can no longer be used.

"How about the word 'Huai'? From the water to the water, it is the most clear water." The old lady named Miao Yan Gu Huai, because Miao Yan's temperament is lingling, just like the most clear water.

Outsiders all know that Mrs. Gu has adopted a adopted son, but few people have seen it.Gu Huai didn't go out of the gate, so he just accompanied the old lady to relieve boredom every day, and urged Gu Kezhi to study poetry and books for the old lady.To say that this Gu Huai and that Gu Kezhi are originally the same age, but they are a generation behind. Therefore, in the relationship between the two, Gu Kezhi respected Gu Huai a lot, as if Gu Huai said what he said. , the other juniors basically have no contact with Gu Huai.The two grew up together like this. When the old lady was still there, Gu Huai was protected by the old lady, and when the old lady was gone, he was protected by Gu Kezhi.

Until their year, the first emperor was seriously ill, and the ministers of the court chose a tree to live in, and each sought the throne for the good leader they believed. At this critical juncture, old man Gu died of illness suddenly, and the situation in the court became even more blurred.These fathers of the Gu family were all stagnant in their official careers due to their limited ability. At the critical moment, Gu Kezhi, who was only 13 years old, was pushed to the forefront. Even if he was accompanying the prince to read, Mr. Gu also admired the prince quite a lot during his lifetime.However, the situation is not optimistic. Although the prince was born to the empress, he is not the eldest son. He is one year younger than Gu Kezhi. He has three imperial brothers, and the most powerful one at that time was the eldest prince.But even if the prince is in decline, Gu Kezhi still stands firmly on the prince's side. Based on his understanding of the prince, if the prince ascends to the throne, he must be a good emperor who is diligent in government and loves the people.

More than half of the people in the court are not optimistic about the prince, thinking that the two young men will not be able to achieve anything, and even inside the Gu family, there are turmoil.Gu Kezhi always thought that his father and his uncles were going forward and retreating with him, but in fact, they secretly accepted the solicitation of the eldest prince. It was just a cover to let him support the prince, and it would not matter if he sacrificed together if necessary of.At first, Gu Kezhi just had doubts about their attitude, but it was Gu Huai who gradually revealed the truth.

When Gu Kezhi knew that the eldest prince would marry her younger uncle Gu Huai soon, he knew that he was an abandoned son.However, he can comfort himself that his parents turned to the eldest prince, they are only for the future of the Gu family, but why did they go with Gu Huai?The entire Gu family, and even the entire Fengtian City knew that Gu Kezhi liked his younger uncle Gu Huai, so how could they bear it?

A year ago, Gu Kezhi told Mr. Gu that he wanted to marry Gu Huai as his husband. Mr. Gu naturally forbade him. He only said that he was young and had just learned about love, so he was impulsive, and he was not too harsh. Don't go out of your yard if you have nothing to do, it's considered a foot ban.Gu Kezhi's father only said, and punished Gu Kezhi severely.Later, the matter got out and became the topic of conversation among the gentry and common people in Fengtian City.

From then on, Gu Kezhi and Gu Huai, who were originally accompanying each other, stood at opposite sides of each other.

However, no one expected that it was the crown prince who stood out in the end.To make things happen, rely on the prince and Gu Kezhi, after all, the power is weak. However, the prince has a group of supporters who are as inconspicuous as the prince, such as the university scholar Yi Yao.When everyone in the Gu family except Gu Kezhi publicly supported the eldest prince, Yi Yao stood up and said bluntly that only Gu Kezhi in the Gu family was the true descendant of Mr. Gu. "How do reasonable people and unreasonable people work together!"

Yi Yao's departure did not cause waves in the court, but they forgot that Yi Yao's disciples were all officials in various places, including civil servants and generals. At this time, military power is particularly important.Few people may remember that General Duan Wei, who had won many battles against the northern enemy, respected Yi Yao as his mentor, and he is currently stationed in Lucheng, not far from Fengtian.Yi Yao's husband is Shangguan Jing, the son of Marquis of Anyang, the lord of Zhengyu County. Marquis of Anyang has guarded the southern border for decades, and he has come to Fengtian City for more than ten years. The first emperor saw that he had no ambitions, so he ignored him. Well, they have been living in peace for so many years, but who in the court knows how many people are in the hands of Marquis Anyang?

After the first emperor passed away, the crown prince relied on these people to ascend the throne smoothly.The eldest prince fell, and Gu Huai also fell at the same time, and the Gu family was in an extremely embarrassing position.When attacking the Prince's Mansion, Gu Kezhi anxiously searched for Gu Huai's trace, but the bedroom suddenly caught fire, and Gu Huai disappeared.

Gu Kezhi was disheartened and announced that he would break away from the Gu family, but begged the new emperor to retain the honor and status of the Gu family. He left Fengtian City without knowing where he was going. It is said that he was only accompanied by Momo, who had served him since childhood.

Although the emperor did not take any measures against the Gu family, it is obviously impossible for the Gu family to win the Sacred Heart again, but it is just gnawing on their old roots. At the same time, the emperor repeatedly promoted Liang Taoguang, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs who supported him to the throne at that time, and supported Wen Wen, who was related to the Liang family. The Gu family became the number one imperial merchant, and the Gu family only had fame and fame, but no real power in their hands.

A turmoil subsided, but the two biggest heroes chose to retire.

Looking back, the Gu family felt guilty towards Gu Kezhi and Gu Huai, and they searched to no avail. After many years, they gradually got some news, but some things are irreparable.

"I heard these stories from some elders later on. After all, I was still ignorant back then, so I don't know if this is the case." Liang Rujun had already drank two pots of tea after telling the story for so long.

"My master... he has a wound on his face, a large area of ​​burns, maybe it was caused by the fire in the sleeping hall that day." Recalling Gu Huai's face, Yi Luo subconsciously touched his own face, as if he wanted to be burned What a pain it is to be burned by a fire.

"At least he escaped." Wei Chuyang grabbed his hand and held it in his palm.

"I always thought that Master didn't want to see Gu Kezhi because of his ruined appearance, but I didn't think there was another reason." Yi Luo thought, if it was him, he probably wouldn't know what kind of appearance he would use to see the person who grew up together I have a lover.

"I heard that your master was not well-known before marrying the eldest prince, but then he became high-profile. In Fengtian City, it can be said that he is more beautiful than others. It is said that he is three points better than Princess Zhengyu, who was famous when he was young. " Liang Rujuan lost his key when he spoke, and no one answered her after he finished speaking.

"That... I didn't mean to offend your master, you just pretend I didn't say it." After realizing that it seemed inappropriate to say this at such a time, Liang Rujun smiled awkwardly.

"It's just, where are my master and Gu Kezhi buried?" After listening to such a long story, Yi Luo seemed to have some clues, but he couldn't grasp it. He frowned and carefully combined what he had just heard with People related to them went through it, and then made a bold guess, "Could it be...the emperor buried them elsewhere?"

"Pfft!" Liang Rujun sprayed out a mouthful of tea, and he wiped his mouth, "You can't talk nonsense."

Yi Luo didn't continue talking, but glanced at Wei Chuyang, who gave him a positive look, and he also thought that apart from the emperor, there was probably no one else involved.The Gu family tried their best to let Gu Kezhi and Gu Huai fall back to their roots. Just imagine, who would snatch someone from the Gu family, and the Gu family would not dare to say anything?

But where exactly were the two of them buried?

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