When the devil

Gu Yuan has always felt that she is a person who is not afraid of anything.

Until a certain family banquet five years ago, Yue Erzhen, as usual, knew that Gu Yuan liked sweets, so she gave him a box of snacks.

Gu Yuan was also like usual, not long after leaving, she threw the box of exquisite snacks to the stray dogs that no one wanted on the street corner.

He thinks dirty.

Yue Erzhen's things had a disgusting stench.

The stray dog ​​twitched all over soon after eating the snack, vomited black blood and lay dead on the ground.

Gu Yuan squatted there watching for a long time, imagining that the thing lying in the corner that died tragically was herself, what excuses would Yue Erzhen use in the end to perfuse the people in the palace?Or, like Yue Erzhen, other people wanted his life?

He has had some nightmares, and the people in the dreams are all ferocious looking and want to kill him. He has seen these people before. When his mother died, someone cut off her head, and blood was gushing from the broken neck, killing people. The person is exactly the same as the shadow in the dream.

Good people are cheering.

Pulling her mother's black hair, she shook the tearful head in her hand.

Monsters be damned.

"The little bastard born of a monster lives in the world in the skin of a royal family." In the sea of ​​flames, Eunuch Xu's voice was slightly mocking.

Damn.

How can this be done? When his mother was still alive, his mother had warned him countless times that to live in the world, one must know how to please others, know how to give in, know how to forgive, know how to tolerate, and know how to bear.

Gu Yuan thinks that he has done what his mother said.He was afraid of death, so he stretched out a helping hand to Zhu Wu on his own initiative, went to Jinchuan on his own initiative, and obeyed Yue Erzhen's request on his own initiative.As long as he is useful, he can live—this is the principle he has always believed in since he was a child.

But those people still wanted him dead.

This is how to do?

Do you want to be like your mother, who is still pleasing those horrible good people when she dies?

The raging fire surrounded Baihualou, tearing the night covering Yudu to pieces.

Gu Yuan was sweating profusely, not because of the hot flames, but because of his own torment. He is such a clever person, how could a mere fire trap him?A lot of people rushed in just now, wearing black clothes and black masks. He couldn't tell who was who. In his eyes, these people were all evil spirits.

This group of people had been lurking in the house for a long time, and they were determined to kill him. Maybe Gu Yuan should take off the obtrusive masks one by one to see if there are any faces he is familiar with.But he's lazy——he's too lazy to do it, he thinks it's dirty, just like those snacks that Yue Erzhen gave him, it doesn't matter who they are, because——they have all turned into cold corpses, after tonight, a merciless sea of ​​flames will cover everything.

"You know, most people who get infected with evil spirits don't end well."

Eunuch Xu walked forward stepping on the bloody water.

Those pools of blood were frozen, and a thin layer covered them.This is really strange, obviously the fire is burning hot, but at this moment those who were killed back are covered in frost, and they can't die with peace.

"Elder-in-law's teaching, keep it in mind." Gu Yuan stepped back, his body was clean and clean, his expression looked flustered, as if everything had nothing to do with him.

Eunuch Xu asked again: "So, if you dare to ask the lord, what evildoer is able to kill everyone in such a short period of time."

"Don't dare to be a monster. Eunuch, why don't you listen to the younger generation's persuasion. When you get older, you should take care of your old age." Gu Yuan was choked by the thick smoke and coughed, dizzy. When she looked up again, she saw Eunuch Xu's expression was even more frightening. , Gu Yuan felt very embarrassed, and smiled wryly again: "I didn't kill anyone, they just had better luck than me."

Eunuch Xu stared at him, not believing his nonsense at all.

Gu Yuan covered her mouth with a fan, her eyes were so smoked that tears flowed: "Look."

As soon as the words fell, there was only a "click", and the roof beams above his head fell suddenly, and the figure of Xu Gonggong disappeared in an instant.

"Eunuch's luck is not very good."

Gu Yuan's voice was very soft, revealing a sense of confusion that couldn't be grasped or touched.

The splintered wooden stick pierced Eunuch Xu's throat, blood flowed all over the place, and fear seeped into his eyes, he didn't understand how everything happened until the end, the trembling hand opened, towards Gu Yuan's direction , his lips were trembling, and he called out silently: "Monster—monster—"

When Xia Zhou came with Wei Ling through the wooden window, billowing black flames enveloped the surroundings in an instant, the thin ice on the ground receded quickly, the blood reflected the flames, and there was a sweet smell, the ceiling continued to collapse, and the whole place The dead body was buried on the ground, and the scene of Eunuch Xu's tragic death was right in front of him. Before Wei Ling could see clearly, he was interrupted by Gu Yuan's wailing.

"Xiao Ling!" Gu Yuan was so frightened that his legs and feet trembled, he staggered, and fell to the ground. He spoke too quickly and was coughed by choking. Very embarrassed.

"Xia Zhou, take the prince and let's go quickly." Wei Ling said to Xia Zhou.

Xia Zhou didn't respond right away, his gaze swept across the surroundings coldly, watching the stiff corpses slowly soften and crumble under the steaming flames.

After a while, he looked to the other side of the sea of ​​flames, and the hunched figure was waiting there quietly, as if his eyes met, and as if looking back, that figure quickly disappeared completely.

The fire burned for a whole day and night, leaving only the dark ruins of the once flashy and beautiful Baihualou.Fortunately, Baihualou was surrounded by rivers, the fire did not spread, and the casualties were not too many.

The cause of the fire involved the demon formation, and it was taken over by the Taili Court after the incident, but the answer it got later was that it was arson.

The rumors that the evil gangsters in the Eastern Realm were going to take revenge on Zhaoyang once again made a commotion, and the whole city was even more panic-stricken. Many Yudu people even went to the altar of offering sacrifices to heaven, praying to the gods to bless Zhaoyang through this catastrophe.

Although the news that King You Gu Yuan was in the Baihualou at that time was buried, it did not escape the eyes of the Tailiyuan in the end. It is only to blame him and Xia Zhou for some trivial matters in front of the Baihualou that caused the court attendant to call him. Pay attention, now I want to play haha, but I can’t make any sound. There is no other way, Gu Yuan can only pretend that she is frightened, and no one will come. After a few days, she will stay in the Prince You’s mansion, and this state will continue until the prince Gu Xuancheng came to visit him in person, he finally changed into attractive clothes, combed his hair, his face was radiant again, and he went to greet his dear brother with a smile.

In contrast, Gu Xuancheng didn't have so much time to take care of it. He was wearing a big cloak and his hair was blown away by the wind. He came directly from a temporary diversion on the way, followed by a lot of guards.Gu Yuan didn't show any mercy, she didn't let anyone in except Gu Xuancheng, the guards had no choice but to stand outside the door in a daze.

In fact, Gu Xuancheng rushed over suddenly, and Gu Yuan didn't make any preparations. He called a maid from Wei Ling's place to serve him, prepared fruit and tea, and found a place in the courtyard to sit down and chat.

In order to ease the atmosphere, Gu Yuan brought out her beloved Yueqin, saying that she was bored recently and wrote a new song, which neither Wei Ling nor Xia Zhou wanted to listen to. listen.However, after playing the song, Gu Yuan was the only one who had the most fun. Gu Xuancheng's face was troubled. He was fine just now, but now he seemed to have something unspeakable.

"You and I don't care so much, just tell us what you have to say, we both know the bottom line, as long as you speak about big things, I will treat them equally and listen to you." Gu Yuan hugged Qin in her arms, A face of innocence, innocence and loveliness.

On the day when the incident happened, Gu Xuancheng went from Xiting Mountain to the Buddhist temple outside the city to listen to Zen, and he just came back yesterday. As soon as he entered the city, he heard about the fire in Baihualou, and immediately rushed to Youwang Mansion without stopping. I didn't eat, let alone drink a sip of water.

Yue Erzhen arranged for Gu Yuan to do this matter, although Gu Xuancheng didn't know exactly what happened, but some things are still tacit, so there is no need to mention them.He came to Prince You's Mansion, and cared about Gu Yuan's injury for a long time. First, as an elder brother, he was really worried about Gu Yuan's injury.The second is that he knew that Gu Yuan must have thoughts in his mind, and he wanted to explain, but he couldn't open it.

Perhaps influenced by Gu Yuan's sincere gaze, Gu Xuancheng finally made up his mind and said bluntly: "I just heard about the Baihualou incident. The empress mother's actions were too hasty, but... I hope you can understand what she means."

"It's okay, it's okay." Gu Yuan shook her arm: "Brother, you know I've always been lucky, and I can't die."

"Hey... What happened to you, I feel really sorry."

When Gu Xuancheng said this, his eyes dimmed a little, Gu Yuan raised his eyelids and looked at him, not breaking the point.

"You are not an ordinary person. With you here, nothing will happen to me."

In the end, Gu Yuan found the steps for both of them, and without waiting for Gu Xuancheng's reaction, she immediately got up and poured tea for Gu Xuancheng herself.

Gu Xuancheng was silent for a moment, then said: "Tell me the truth, what happened to that fire."

"The Baihua Building should be burned." Gu Yuan restrained herself a little, and said seriously: "There are monsters, there are people from the Eastern Realm, and they are being targeted by the Taili Academy, and they have become abandoned children."

Gu Xuancheng seemed a little surprised by Gu Yuan's reaction. He looked at Gu Yuan and was about to speak, but Gu Yuan put the teapot down and knocked it loudly in the quiet courtyard: "How many years have you been planning this game?" , how many people died, who is not a life, the price cannot be given in vain.”

Gu Yuan's voice sounded strange, and he had never seen him so serious for so many years. The moment his eyes met, Gu Xuancheng felt a little scorching, and hastily picked up the teacup, and drank it down in one gulp.

"You are different." After a while, he said indifferently: "This should not be said on the lips, but since childhood, only you and I have a true kinship."

Gu Yuan froze for a moment, and was a little speechless for a while.

Gu Xuancheng stared at him and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

"No, how could I say it wrong! Our fathers are the same, of course it's a family relationship." Gu Yuan's mood changed quickly, and she should have been serious just now, but now she laughed again and quickly poured tea.

Gu Xuancheng blocked Gu Yuan's hand and pushed the teapot back on the table.Gu Yuan is the prince, the king of You, and his own flesh and blood brother, but whenever such an occasion, he always takes the initiative to pour tea and wine for others, and his movements are skillful and neat, without splashing a drop of water.

Gu Yuan never took it seriously, but Gu Xuancheng felt sorry for it.

"Besides, I'm living a good life. With your master around, I wouldn't die so easily." Gu Yuan thought for a while, and then said: "In comparison, Eunuch Xu is not so lucky."

Gu Xuancheng was startled: "Grandpa Xu?"

He didn't know much about the situation in Baihualou that day, and it was the first time that Eunuch Xu was among them.

"Ah, he walked with me that day." Gu Yuan started talking nonsense with her eyes open: "In order to save me, the roof beam collapsed and hit him on the head."

In order to vividly explain the scene she described, Gu Yuan stretched out her hand and pointed to her throat: "It was pierced by a wooden strip."

Gu Xuancheng couldn't hold back the astonishment on his face, and after a while, he asked suspiciously: "...He, let you go? Is there an explanation?"

Gu Yuan waved her hand: "Where are there so many purposes? He follows me, so I'll treat him as protecting me. I usually don't like to bring guards. It's for me that the queen mother should worry about it."

Gu Xuancheng slapped the table with a "slap": "...Since it was sent by the queen mother, you should know her purpose."

Gu Yuan felt that Gu Xuancheng was a little anxious today, and his voice was louder than usual, but the strong wind and heavy rain could not stir up any ripples in front of Gu Yuan: "I don't do bad things, and it doesn't matter if I'm supervised or not."

After saying this, Gu Yuan looked aggrieved, and Gu Xuancheng stopped talking, took out his steel fan and held it in his hand.

"Master and that monster are in your house, you are pushing yourself to the cusp of the storm." He tapped his forehead with a fan: "How about I talk to Master... find them a place to stay again... ..."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly saw a black figure hanging upside down from the top of the pavilion, with its long tail swaying in the wind, which shocked Gu Xuancheng.

Xia Zhou was sleeping on it, and since just now, these two people have been chattering and saying one set of nasty things, and they couldn't bear it.

"梼杌!?" Gu Xuancheng stood up, with resentment rising in his eyes.

"What are you talking about, there is nothing to talk about." Xia Zhou sneered: "Please come back, Your Highness, I'm almost sick of hearing it."