Wearing the white moonlight of a rival

Shen Yu followed Gu Heng's gaze and saw that it was an extremely handsome man with a tall and well-proportioned figure, exuding a strong bookish air from top to bottom, as if he was easily angered.

This person should not be known, why does the master have such an expression?

The man also noticed Gu Heng's gaze, and looked over with a smile on his face.

Yi Cheng was questioned, and was thinking of words to explain, when suddenly "Second Brother" interrupted all his unspoken words.

It was Gu Heng who spoke, and it was Gu Zhuo who came.

Although Gu Heng hadn't seen him for just a few days, the second elder brother in his impression suddenly aged six years. After all, the years had carved marks on him, and he was no longer the high-spirited Mr. Gu Jiazhuo six years ago.

"Cousin Heng, I haven't seen you for many years, so I dare not recognize him." Gu Zhuo said politely.

Where did Gu Heng get such a strange tone from his second brother, he was somewhat disappointed, "Yeah, he actually changed a bit."

"I heard that you were sick, are you feeling better now?" Gu Zhuo spoke softly.

Gu Heng also smiled, "It's probably better."

It wasn't until now that he truly confirmed that he had really become another person. The second brother he had always been close to now called him Cousin Heng face to face, and this feeling was really uncomfortable.

He looked at his second brother quietly, with a stiff smile on his face, and moved his lips, trying to tell the truth, but he held back.

It's better to be safe about such a strange thing.

In fact, Gu Zhuo was somewhat surprised that the little cousin in front of him actually called his second elder brother directly. He still remembered that he met him in Changting County a few years ago. This person was polite and distant, and he only called him "Cousin Zhuo".

And the only person in this world who should be called his second brother had passed away six years ago.

The sound of "Second Brother" triggered the sadness that Gu Zhuo had buried in his heart for a long time, and when he looked at the cousin in front of him, his name was similar to Ah Heng, and even his expression was very resembling in a trance.

He couldn't help but divert his attention, and asked Jia Yicheng who was following him, "Master Jia, I asked you just now, but you haven't answered me yet."

Jia Yicheng thought he could get away with it, but he didn't know that the trouble was yet to come. He usually yelled a few words at a down-and-out slave, and that was all.

What he was facing at this moment was the second son of Marquis of Changting, Young Master Gu Jiazhuo.

Although he thought in his heart that the Gu family was in decline, he really didn't need to be afraid too much, even if there was a scandal, His Majesty might not uphold justice for the Gu family, but now when he really faced Gu Zhuo, he was still timid.

After all, he is just a small postman, and Gu Zhuo went to the battlefield and killed people back then. After so many years, his deeds are still circulating in the capital city.

This person looks like a scholar, but he is actually ruthless, and he has never done superficial kung fu. For example, Wei Minghuan is also ruthless, but he is eloquent and eloquent, and he can say that black is white. Even if he did evil things, others would still remember him well and praise him as a wise monarch.

But Gu Zhuo is different. In the eyes of people in the capital city and even the whole world, he is a cold-blooded devil who kills without blinking an eye. This is because he killed nearly 2 captives in the year he became the crown. Blood flowed like a river.

Later, this number was exaggerated to 10, 20, or even millions. Later, some parents who taught their children a lesson, took Mr. Gu Jiazhuo as an example, saying that he was the god of death sent by King Yama to the world, and there was even a Looking back, Zhuo ran into a child when he went out. When the child heard his name, he was so frightened that he cried and ran away in a panic, and even fell down while running.

Fortunately, Gu Zhuo got engaged early in the morning and married a wife. The other party can be regarded as a tiger girl. The husband and wife are singing in harmony, especially in the eyes of everyone in the Gu family, they are regarded as a model of love.

Gu Heng used to be envious too, but things are different, he is no longer the brat he was back then.

As for Jia Yicheng, even with the support of his family behind him, he would not dare to make trouble in front of the God of Killing, so he could only nod and bow his head to explain: "Young Master Zhuo, there is a misunderstanding in this, my servant..."

"Oh, misunderstanding?" Gu Zhuo repeated lightly, "What misunderstanding?"

When asked by Gu Zhuo, Jia Yicheng got stuck in the words he had thought up. He didn't say a word in a daze. Looking at Gu Zhuo, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.

This Mr. Zhuo is not going to vent his anger and kill people, right?He is an official of the imperial court, even if he is the last rank among the hundred officials, he represents the court's laws and the majesty of the emperor. How can the Gu family still have the confidence to monopolize the court six years ago?Their family had a rebellious son, and the Tian family didn't punish his nine clans because the Gu family had made great military exploits for the Wei family.

Seeing that Jia Yicheng was speechless, Gu Zhuo couldn't help but sneered, "Master Jia, do you know why you can be the postman of this official post?"

Jia Yicheng shook his head subconsciously, "I don't know."

Gu Zhuo said: "Then do you know who built this Qingya official post?"

Jia Yicheng also shook his head, "I've never heard of it."

Gu Zhuo sneered and said, "As a chief subordinate, you don't know anything about the land under your jurisdiction, and I don't know if the person who recommended you to become an official would feel ashamed if he knew it?"

Jia Yicheng's complexion turned ugly, "Please tell Mr. Zhuo clearly."

"Since you asked, let me tell you that this Qingya official post was supervised by my third brother 15 years ago, against all opinions. He was only 19 years old when he was not yet crowned. How many people will benefit."

Gu Zhuo probably recalled his dusty memories, and he paused before continuing, "At the beginning of the first construction, my Changting Hou Mansion took out the income from the fiefdom for three years to build the 32 Qingya official posts in a radius of [-] miles outside the capital city. To this day, although the Taifu Temple has appropriated the corresponding funds and the court has borne most of the expenses, [-]% of it is still subsidized by my Changting Marquis Mansion, and the reason why you can still be an official is because you entrusted me, the son of the Gu family. blessing."

Jia Yicheng was stunned for a moment.

Gu Zhuo continued: "The word "Qingya" was taken by my third younger brother himself back then, and it means 'green grass grows on a precipitous cliff. For that part, my Gu family lives here, and if I don't get the treatment I deserve, what about someone else? No wonder I just walked into this courtyard, and it's so deserted!"

"Lord Jia, Jia Yicheng!" Gu Zhuo's tone became more serious, his voice became colder, "The Qingya official post spends a huge amount every year, and the Taifu Temple has never been reduced by a single cent. Even His Majesty asks from time to time. I, the Gu family, also gave out silver taels for nothing in return. Everyone does so much, not for fame and fortune, nor for leaving a name in history. The real purpose of the court is to benefit the people, and you...how dare you put your money on the well-being of the people? Domineering! Don’t you want to be an official anymore?”

When Jia Yicheng heard what Gu Zhuo meant, he wanted to take off his black hat, he trembled with fright, his face turned pale.

"Young Master Zhuo, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, and I will definitely correct it in the future to benefit the common people."

How did he know about the early history of the Qingya official station? Although he was getting older, he couldn't stop being talented and learned. He had to beg the old Zongbo of the clan for more than half a year before he was recommended as an official. It is only six years now. What happened 15 years ago Who will know?

Others would not tell him that the Gu family was involved behind the Qingya official post, and this time he was kicked on the iron board.

But if Gu Zhuo hadn't come to pick him up in person, he wouldn't have let himself go. Who would have thought that the direct line of the Gu family would send someone to pick up a sick child from the collateral line?Even if he came to pick someone up, it wouldn't be Gu Zhuo. What is Gu Zhuo's identity, and what is Gu Heng's identity?So it seems that the rumors I just heard are true.

The sick man's father was really beaten to death by Prince Shun.

Jia Yicheng's thoughts were fleeting, and soon he begged Gu Zhuo for mercy: "Young Master Zhuo, please forgive me this time, I will definitely make up for my mistakes in the future, and never dare to talk nonsense again!"

Gu Zhuo still didn't speak.

He rolled his eyes, looked at Gu Heng, and immediately said: "Mr. Zhuo is exhausted, so he will rest at the official post tonight, and the servants will make arrangements."

"No need." Gu Zhuo waved his hand to refuse, and then looked at Gu Heng, "Cousin Heng can bear it, why don't we set off for Beijing today, the carriage is ready outside."

After speaking, Gu Zhuo thought for a while, and then added, "If you can't stand it, it's okay to take a rest for a day."

Gu Heng knew his second brother so well, he naturally understood what he meant, that he was rushing back to Beijing.

And rushing on the road in such a hurry, and coming to pick him up in person, thinking about the news Shen Yu heard before, I'm afraid that Gu Heng's father, Gu You, is really gone.

According to the customs of the Wei Dynasty, if a person dies violently, he must be buried within three days, otherwise he must stop the spirit and observe filial piety for seven or seven days.Although it's autumn now, it's not like the cold winter. The corpse decays slowly, and the stench will be unpleasant, and it will be disrespectful to the dead. Moreover, Gu Heng's body has always been weak in the past two months, how can he bear to kneel there all day long? How long?

Don't make a situation where both father and son die, so the Gu family finally sent someone to take Gu You's father and son back to the mansion as soon as possible to hold the coffin for his father's funeral.

Thinking of this episode, Gu Heng smiled, "Cousin Zhuo is busy with business, so he came to pick me up in person, why should I delay? Let's pack up and go."

He was originally sitting by the bed, but fell to the floor while talking, let Shen Yu help him put on his shoes, and then glanced at Jia Yicheng, "Master Jia, please check out as soon as possible."

"The servant will do it now." Jia Yicheng smiled, but he said it to Gu Zhuo.

Don't look at him being kind on the surface, but unhappy in his heart, this sick boy dared to bully him, as expected, he was backed by someone, his attitude changed from before, and he completely lost the caution he had when he checked in that day.

This is not to be blamed on Gu Heng, he has been in a high position for many years, wandering among the royal family and nobles in the capital, and he has come into contact with the likes of the Sangong and Jiuqing. The commanding tone seemed much stronger.

Gu Zhuo is also a fine individual, how can he not know Jia Yicheng's thoughts, how can he encourage others' aspirations and destroy his own family's prestige?Just ignored Jia Yicheng at all.

Jia Yicheng waited quietly for a while, seeing that Gu Zhuo didn't give him a look, he could only leave awkwardly.

Only Gu Zhuo, Gu Heng and Shen Yu were left in the room. After thinking for a moment, Gu Zhuo felt that he should tell the truth, lest the child be overwhelmed for a while and fall in front of the house and make outsiders laugh at him.

So he considered his words carefully, and said slowly: "Cousin Heng, Gu Lingcheng, the old man... went yesterday."