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One night, the horses they were riding on stopped running, and they came to the main gate of Prince Taiping's mansion.

The servant who was notified earlier poked his head out from the side door, and confirmed that it was the master who came back. He hurriedly notified the others, and then trotted to the main entrance.Gong Jiu dismounted and got off the horse, Gu Xiang followed closely behind and left from the horse. Soon the wooden bolt of the main gate of the palace was opened, and after a slight creaking sound, this majestic and rich palace came into Gu Xiang's eyes.

Gu Xiang subconsciously glanced at Gong Jiu, but could not see much homecoming emotion from the other party's face.Thinking that this guy's future tragedies were caused by his parents, he lighted the wax silently in his heart, and raised his eyebrows pretending not to know, "Gong Jiu, are you the son of Prince Taiping?"

Gong Jiu snorted lightly, "Didn't you already know?"

After finishing speaking, Gong Jiu once again remembered the situation when Ximen Chuuxue came to him for a sword competition, and his eyes showed a strange look, "Gu Xiang, you only met me once when you left Shijueguan, how did you recognize me?"

"You were brought into the capital by the princess when you were a child, and you haven't changed much since you grew up."

Gu Xiang who got Zhu Minglin's memory didn't blush and his heart beat, and he didn't know if it was the benefit of regaining what was lost. He was able to recall the memory more than ten years ago clearly.Gong Jiu was so shocked that she became numb. It is not uncommon to have a photographic memory. What is strange is that Gu Xiang is sensitive to things, and he can know everything with just a few clues.

13 years out of the rivers and lakes, but know the affairs of the world, this probably refers to people like Gu Xiang.

Looking at Gong Jiu who was leading the way, Gu Xiang said thoughtfully: "Your mother and concubine are very beautiful. I still remember that many concubines were envious of the relationship between Prince Taiping and Princess Taiping."

He doesn't take concubines, doesn't take care of himself, and King Taiping has a high position and power, so he really envies others.

"Really." Gong Jiu's footsteps faltered, his back straightened.If Gu Xiang hadn't known his experience, how could he have imagined that such a proud son would have a cancer growing in his heart, like a poison, he would go crazy at any time, hurt others and himself.And the culprit of all this is King Taiping, who is eager to protect his son...

Gu Xiang and Gong Jiu didn't have much distance before they were stopped by King Taiping who hurried over.

Before King Taiping saw Gong Jiu, he was surprised by Gu Xiang's face, "This, this is..." After 13 years, King Taiping also had a very vague impression of the prince.

"He is Gu Xiang, a friend I met in Jianghu."

Gong Jiu's expression was indifferent, and he didn't even mention that Gu Xiang was Zhu Minglin's business.

King Taiping didn't feel his son's hidden malice, and just breathed a sigh of relief, but the rumors of Jianghu appeared in his mind like lightning.His face tightened, and he was frightened again. It was rumored that the great master of the Yingui faction who fought against the top of the Forbidden City seemed to be Gu Xiang... and he seemed to be His Royal Highness the previous Crown Prince!

While King Taiping was stunned for a while, Gong Jiu took Gu Xiang out of his sight.From the beginning to the end, he did not give extra greetings to King Taiping, which is a model of what is meant by "the worst son of King Taiping".

Of course, when speaking to the outside world, Gong Jiu will still be full of scenes of fatherly kindness and son filial piety.

After going to the wing room specially prepared for him, Gu Xiang rested for a while, and when he was led by the maidservant to Gong Jiu's residence, he was surprised to see the Taiping King who could be called dejected.The servant girl didn't seem to see anything, she smiled with a good professional quality, and said respectfully: "Young master, His Royal Highness is inside."

son?

After "Your Excellency" and "His Royal Highness", Gu Xiang added another novel ancient title.Thinking about Gong Jiu's intention, he stepped into the room calmly, and the aroma of delicious food and wine filled his nostrils.

Gu Xiang's favorability level "PIU~" rose by one notch.

Gong Jiu sat at one end of the table, with his right hand resting on his cheek, and a different kind of laziness appeared on his stern face.After driving King Taiping away, he was in a good mood. When he saw Gu Xiang coming, he said in a gentle voice that King Taiping would cry if he knew about it: "I asked them to prepare some dishes you like. Try the craftsmanship of the palace."

If there is one thing that is the best in ancient times, then Gu Xiang will undoubtedly say: "Eat."

Every dish has gone through countless layers of processing, the juice tastes subtle, and the aroma lingers on the tip of the tongue, allowing Gu Xiang to enjoy the five senses that have been particularly keen since time travel.Not to mention the quality of the dishes, these menus require at least ten and a half months to prepare in the early stage, so extravagant that even modern people can't imagine.

Thinking of the days of starvation in Shijueguan, Gu Xiang had a feeling of "Fuck, I'm finally reborn".After taking a few bites, he put down his chopsticks. He said with emotion: "It's been a long time since I tasted Chef Zhang's cooking. It's really nostalgic."

If the taste in memory is not compromised, these dishes are Zhu Minglin's favorite.

It was Zhu Minglin, not Gu Xiang.

Gu Xiang was able to lure the imperial cook who had cooked for the prince in the palace more than ten years ago to the Taiping Palace. Gong Jiu's carefulness made Gu Xiang sound the alarm, and the subsequent scene made Gu Xiang's expression stiffen even more.

Because Gong Jiu frowned slightly, bent his index finger, and tapped his knuckles on the table, "Du Du——".Immediately, a maid took the dishes away, and another group of gorgeously dressed maids came in small steps. The hot dishes were placed on the table again, and even the bowls and chopsticks used before were replaced with new ones.

This time, the crispy chicken, sweet-scented osmanthus fish and so on on the table are all Jiangnan dishes that Gu Xiang likes.

Gong Jiu picked up his chopsticks and took a sip of the fish. "It's a bit sweet, but the sweet-scented osmanthus taste is not bad." He changed a pair of chopsticks and put a piece of tender meat dipped in juice into Gu Xiang's bowl.Gu Xiang's fingers holding the chopsticks tightened, and he looked at Gong Jiu with confusion, why did he change Zhu Minglin's favorite dish?

Could it be doubting his identity?

As soon as he raised his head, Gong Jiu's jade-like eyes became softer, and he said with empathy: "Don't force it, this is not the palace, you can just tell me what you like."

Gu Xiang couldn't laugh or cry, "...Thank you."

Dare to think that Zhu Minglin's preferences in the palace are just pretending.

Even if it is possible for a person to pretend to be a grown-up, how can he pretend for a lifetime... Gu Xiang lowered his eyes while eating, and the meat in his mouth suddenly became tasteless.From Zhu Minglin's memory, he found a lot of pretense, and there was indeed food, but most of the dishes Gong Jiu arranged were "he" liked.

Leave, leave everyone who knows Zhu Minglin, so that he can be safe.

No, isn't it a coward to leave?Gong Jiu was the first friend he made in ancient times, did he really want to avoid him completely for an uncertain reason?

Maintaining the habit of not talking when eating or sleeping, after Gong Jiu, he always dined elegantly, every move forced Gu Xiang to come up with the royal etiquette that had been forgotten, so as not to embarrass himself.After their first meal in Taiping Palace, Gu Xiang really wanted to wipe off his cold sweat, but Gong Jiu said in a very soft voice: "Gu Xiang, it will be the death day of my mother and concubine in a few days, can you accompany me? Shall we go visit her together?"

Gong Jiu's mother and concubine?Isn't that the spy who committed suicide?

Gu Xiang's thoughts changed, and he said, "Okay, I also want to see my second aunt." Taiping Wang is Zhu Minglin's second uncle, and his wife is of course Gu Xiang's relative.

When he left Gong Jiu's place, he was overwhelmed by the feeling of exhaustion. After looking at the quiet and creepy atmosphere of the palace, Gu Xiang decisively closed the door and collapsed on the bed.What ambition to shatter the void, what prudence in identity, he just wants to sleep well now.

Those who disturb me will be killed without mercy!

There was no dream all night, Gu Xiang did not have the habit of getting up at four or five o'clock to practice sword at all, and continued to sleep soundly while hugging the quilt.

After Gong Jiu came back from the outside with the sword in hand, what he saw was the closed door.The maids were standing outside with their washing items, sweating profusely from the sun, and wanted to knock on the door but were afraid to knock because of Gong Jiu's order.

The appearance of Gong Jiu immediately became the savior in their eyes.

"Ninth Young Master..." The leading maid subconsciously addressed her, and then she quickly closed her mouth and changed it to: "His Royal Highness, Young Master Gu is still resting."

Gong Jiu glanced at the quiet door and said, "You guys go down first."

The maid retreated quickly and neatly. After walking a long distance, a young maid patted her chest, her cheeks flushed slightly, and said with a smile, "His Royal Highness is much gentler than expected." The other girls pursed their lips and smiled. Standing up, there was a hint of pity in his eyes, and the leader turned his head and said in a cold tone: "Shu'er, don't talk about the master's affairs in the palace."

Especially the matter of the Ninth Young Master.

Will think that he is gentle, it is simply the most murderous idea she has ever seen.

On the other side, Gong Jiu's hand that was about to knock on the door hesitated for a moment.After thinking for a moment, he walked to the window lightly, and poked his finger, revealing a hole.The location is just right, allowing Gong Jiu to take in the scene in the room. The half-open curtain on the bed blocks the view, only the black hair slipping from a corner, and the hand hanging on the edge of the bed can be seen.

The supposedly slender and strong fingers were placed on the bed at this moment, they looked soft and harmless, and the fingertips were light white, better than suet jade.And the round nails have grown a little during these days of traveling, which made Gong Jiu suddenly want to trim him.

Gu Xiang's appearance can only be considered average in Jianghu, but his hands are indeed those of a top swordsman.

Suddenly, the fingertips of the person on the bed moved slightly.

With a pinch of the thumb and middle finger, the gesture made Gong Jiu squat down suddenly.

With a "bang", the window embedded in the wall disappeared, and the sound of Gu Xiang getting up came from inside.Then in front of Gong Jiu, Gu Xiang looked at him dangerously, "Gong Jiu, what are you doing hiding outside?"

Gong Jiu said bluntly: "I'm curious what you are doing."

As soon as Gu Xiang heard this, he lost interest, yawned slightly, and walked back, "Can't you stay in bed?"

Gong Jiu was dumbfounded: "..." What about your guru image!

Gu Xiang said, isn't the so-called grandmaster just pretending to be aggressive when it's time to act, and taking action when it's time to act? As for the others... Tsk, now he has figured it out, pretending to be too aggressive will only torture himself.