Wearing the white moonlight of a rival

The study room was furnished as usual, and the father and elder brother were leaning close to the desk, as if they were reading a letter.

The letter was painted with red paint, and Gu Heng knew it was a secret letter from the Gu family. Although he really wanted to know the current situation of the Gu family in recent years, he knew that this was not something a collateral descendant could read, so he looked away.

Gu Zhuo spoke first: "Father, brother, cousin Heng is back."

Changting Hou Gu Yan and Gu Yu raised their heads immediately, but the secret letter on the table was not accepted.

Gu Heng looked at the two close relatives, and finally couldn't help being moved, "Gu Heng pays homage to..."

His voice was trembling, and he could hardly control himself. His father was really old, his face had more wrinkles, his hair was grayer, and his brows were darker.

Although it seemed to him that he just woke up overnight, to his father and elder brother, six years had passed.

Six years, what a long six years.

His Gu family was a loser in the succession, and the new emperor ascended the throne. According to Wei Minghuan's vengeful temperament, the Gu family survived in the cracks, and his father was cautious and worried.

All this is his fault.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but burst into tears, "Gu Heng pays respects to Lord Hou and Cousin Yu."

He suddenly knelt down, kowtowed, and made a big salute.

Kneeling and worshiping, the three of Gu Yan were taken aback.

Gu Yan hurried forward and helped Gu Heng up with his own hands, "Nephew Heng, what are you doing?"

Gu Yu also said: "The matter of Gu Lingcheng is the matter of the Gu family. Father will definitely make the decision for you. You don't have to."

Gu Heng shook his head, and stood up with his father's strength. He looked sad, but he hesitated to speak.

The father and brother who used to be the closest, but now they can't call out in an upright manner. When they saw their father again, the heartache and sadness that surged up in their hearts could not be suppressed, and instantly filled their brains.

"I... I don't want to ask Lord Hou, I just feel sad." Gu Heng explained.

Gu Yan said: "I understand, the matter of your father has yet to be told to you."

Gu Heng nodded, "Master Hou, please tell me."

Gu Yan patted Gu Heng on the shoulder, "Son, the rumors outside are not completely false. Gu Lingcheng died unfortunately because he followed the Prince."

Gu Heng originally had doubts in his heart, but now he was surprised for a moment when he heard his father say this, "Why is Prince Shun like this? The Gu family is his mother's family, and the son-in-law had done everything for him before. ?”

Gu Yan sighed, "Among the imperial power, interests are naturally paramount, who would care about affection? This matter should be Prince Shun's gesture to sever ties with the Gu family, your father is just a pretext."

"So, after all these years, Prince Shun hasn't given up yet?" Gu Heng has been with Wei Mingkai for many years, so he naturally guessed his thoughts, "Could it be that he has found a new support?"

When Gu Yan heard Gu Heng's speculation, he suddenly felt that this son was very intelligent and transparent, and he looked very much like his dead son.

"Master Hou, have you found out some clues?" Gu Heng asked.

Gu Yan and Gu Yu looked at each other, "There are some clues, but they haven't been confirmed."

Gu Heng nodded, knowing that Gu Yan would not tell too much news to himself as a collateral, so he didn't ask any more questions.

"I also hope that Lord Hou will be careful. If Prince Shun wants to make a comeback, the first thing to do is to get rid of the relationship between our Gu family. I think the power behind it is not as simple as the family of the capital city. Your Majesty has been on the throne for six years, and the family is even No matter how ambitious and scheming you are, I'm afraid you will be hindered a lot, what I'm worried about is..."

Gu Heng paused, looked into Gu Yan's eyes, and still spoke out the guess in his heart, "...internal and external troubles."

These four words made Gu Yan almost lost his composure, and his expression was obviously taken aback, then he looked at Gu Yu, "Could it be true... Ayu, check it out quickly!"

In such a situation, I never thought about it in this direction before thinking about it, otherwise, who would be worthy of Prince Shun tearing up with the Gu family?

Gu Yu also looked solemn, "Yes, father."

Among the aristocratic families in the capital city, no one can compare with the profound heritage of the Gu family. This family has gone through several generations and hundreds of years of history.No matter in the army or in the court, they all have unshakable strength. Even if they are suppressed by His Majesty now, they only need to lie dormant for 20 years.

Although the first emperor started the talent selection reform and gradually implemented the imperial examination system, the influence of the aristocratic family is deeply rooted. Even students from poor families need to be attached to the big tree of the aristocratic family.

This is the general trend of the world, because the big family will inevitably obtain more resources, so as to stand at the top of the pyramid of power and interests.

As long as the imperial power is not destroyed, this is an inevitable result.

For the rest, it's just a matter of time.

So Wei Mingkai abandoned his mother clan and cut off the bond with Gu's family. This kind of abnormal behavior makes people think deeply.It's just that he did it covertly, and I'm afraid it needs multiple investigations to confirm.

When everyone came back to their senses, Gu Yan grabbed Gu Heng's hand and said earnestly: "This matter should not be made public, nephew Heng, I haven't seen you for so many years, I don't think you are so mature."

Gu Heng was also quite moved, "Master Hou is deeply worried about the Gu family, Gu Heng should mature."

"I don't know why, when I saw you, I thought of my third son. He is as smart as you, maybe..." Gu Yan sighed, tears flashed from the corners of his eyes, "Maybe your name is similar to his. Bar."

When Gu Heng heard this, he saw Gu Yan's eyes moistened, and suddenly wanted to tell his father the truth, that unfilial son of yours is standing in front of you right now!

But he still can't say that this is too scary.

Gu Yu was gentle and considerate by nature, and immediately persuaded Gu Yan: "Father, according to folklore, reincarnation, the third brother must have lived a carefree life in some other family."

Gu Yan shook his head, and his tone was full of self-blame, "It's me, the father, who let him do so much for the Gu family. He was only 28 years old when he died! Prince, how hard he lived in those years. You three children are the future pillars of the Gu family. You have made corresponding arrangements for your father. Only he... for those schemes, he never married a wife and had children until his death. being wronged."

Gu Heng had never heard his father say these words before. His father was like a mountain, always majestic and unyielding, and he was the pinnacle of stability for the Gu family.

But at this moment, these words made Gu Heng burst into tears, and he choked up and said, "Father... Lord Hou, I, I..."

Gu Yan raised his eyes to look at him, and there was a trace of cloudiness in his usually clear eyes.

He is not filial, actually made his father so sad!

And facing the closest person, what is there to hide?

Gu Heng made up his mind in his heart, and took a long breath, "Master Hou, I have something very important to tell you."

"What's the matter?" Gu Yan asked.

Gu Hengdao: "Only you, me, and the two brothers know about this matter, and the fifth person must not be able to find out the slightest bit. Otherwise, I, as well as the Gu family, will be doomed."

Gu Yan was silent for a moment, seeing Gu Heng's serious expression, he motioned to Gu Zhuo: "Go and tell Chang Ye."

Gu Zhuo nodded, said a few words with Gu Changye, and came back soon.

When he came back, Gu Heng suddenly knelt down to Gu Yan again, kowtowed violently, raised his body, tears had already flowed down, "Father, I am Ah Heng."

Gu Yan couldn't believe it, he staggered, "What did you say?"

Gu Yu and Gu Zhuo couldn't believe it either.

Gu Heng repeated again, "Father, I am your unfilial son Gu Heng, eldest brother, second brother, I am your third younger brother!"

"How is it possible?" Gu Zhuo was surprised, "You are clearly cousin Heng, and this has never changed. I went to Changting County to see you a few years ago."

"Yes, Cousin Heng, are you confused?" Gu Yu also said.

Gu Heng shook his head, very sure, "I am not confused, nor am I a madman. Although my appearance has changed, I am really Gu Heng! I remember that I committed suicide by taking poison in Dali Temple. It was Zhang Lichun, and on the surface Zhang Lichun was Wei Mingkai's man, but in fact he obeyed the late emperor's orders, and was a hidden stake placed by the late emperor next to the fourth prince."

"No one else knew about this matter, even Wei Mingkai himself didn't know about it. Only I found out the clues. The late emperor originally wanted Wei Mingkai to be the crown prince, but he didn't expect to be swayed by the sixth prince Wei Minghuan. Gu Heng recalled the past, somewhat sad, "I have talked with my father about this matter, father should be clear about it."

If it weren't for this, the Gu family would never help the fourth prince with all their might.

Gu Yan nodded, almost unsteady, "I didn't even tell Ayu and A Zhuo about these private matters related to the life and death of the Gu family. You...are you really Ah Heng?"

Gu Heng said: "Father, I don't know why, I thought I was going to die that day, but I didn't expect to come back to life, and just turned into cousin Heng."

Gu Yu and Gu Zhuo looked at each other when they heard this, they were so shocked that they couldn't recover. "Third brother?"

Gu Heng said: "If the eldest brother and the second brother don't believe it, I can still provide some evidence."

Then he talked about a few small things, even including the little secrets of his childhood, which were known to the three brothers and could not be found out by others.

"You don't need to say anything, we believe you." As the elder brother, Gu Yu was somewhat more sensible.

And Gu Yan was already in tears, "Ah Heng, it's really you, Ah Heng?"

He stretched out his trembling hand and helped Gu Heng up from the ground. Gu Heng nodded and said, "It's me, father, I'm back."

"Am I dreaming?"

"Yeah, this is too mysterious." Gu Zhuo said, "No wonder you called me second brother when I saw you yesterday, no wonder I always thought your expression and attitude were very similar to third brother, but it was... actually That's right."

"We must not let others know about this matter, otherwise the third brother may suffer an unimaginable and terrible experience." Gu Yu said.

Gu Yan agreed very much, "You two brothers keep your mouths tightly shut, even if you are dreaming, you can't tell this matter, otherwise Ah Heng has something good or bad, you..."

"Son understands." The two said in unison.

Telling this secret out, Gu Heng also felt a big stone in his heart.He was extremely grateful to have this opportunity to see his father and brother again, and he was also very grateful to the original Gu Heng. If he didn't borrow the other party's body, how could he be reborn as a human being?

After the father, son and brother were emotional for a while, Gu Yan motioned Gu Yu to bring over the secret letter on the desk, "Ah Heng, there is something I was going to tell you about the current His Majesty and the current you."

Gu Heng asked suspiciously: "What can Wei Minghuan do?"

Gu Yan handed the secret letter painted with red paint to Gu Heng, "Look for yourself, Ayu, tell him."

Gu Yu said: "Since a month ago, our spies discovered that Lou Diyu was not serving in the Habayashi Guard, and was sent out by His Majesty. Later, news came from Changting County that Lou Diyu was found. What to look for, but what exactly, we don't know."

Gu Heng read in the secret letter: "Suspected of missing someone?"

Gu Yu said: "Ah Heng, you are very clear about Lou Diyu's identity. He is the leader of His Majesty's dark guards. Unless something important happens, it is impossible for him to go out personally."

Of course Gu Heng understood this, "You suspect that the person he is looking for is me?"

Gu Yu said: "It's just a suspicion, because he has been to Hanshan Temple. But one thing is certain, this action should be aimed at our Gu family."

Gu Yan added: "Your Majesty has a nature of vengeance. For the past six years, he has been vigorously advocating the new imperial examinations and using students from poor families. He probably wants to eradicate the power of the aristocratic family, so he took the Gu family as his sword."

Gu Heng read the contents of the secret letter twice, trying to figure out Wei Minghuan's thoughts, "Father's words are reasonable, and now that the Gu family is charged with treason, if he wants to do something, the time is indeed much easier now. As long as the Gu family collapses, the remaining family will not have too many problems."

"However, I still want to take another look." Gu Heng thought thoughtfully, "Although Wei Minghuan likes to take risks, he has only just ascended the throne, and it will take some time to clean up the mess and consolidate power. Trouble. What's more, there is Prince Shun who is about to make a move. He has no heirs yet, and his brothers are eyeing him. Stability of the court is the top priority. From what I know about him, he is not a person who will die when he is happy."

Gu Zhuo also said: "Referring to Emperor Chunming's desire to cut Fan, which resulted in chaos among the princes, we have to weigh it now."

"Hmm." Gu Heng glanced at the four words suspected of missing people again, always feeling a bad premonition.

Not about the Gu family, but about him.