I don't want to play anymore

Gu Jingyuan slept until noon, and learned that Emperor Yuwen did not return to the imperial study after the morning court, but went to other palaces to talk with the ministers, so he hurriedly got up and dressed.

"Would you like to rest for a while regardless of your lord?" Eunuch Hong, the chief eunuch next to Long Yanzhao, waited for him to wake up, and when he saw that Gu Jingyuan was about to get dressed, he quickly ordered someone to bring it to him: "Your Majesty is afraid that it will disturb you and take a rest." .”

"Don't rest." Gu Jingyuan changed into plain clothes and was about to leave, but Eunuch Hong stopped him: "Your Majesty ordered you to eat before you wake up. This... Mr. Gu How about you eat something before leaving?"

Only then did Gu Jingyuan stop in his tracks.

He never made things difficult for his servants.

When Eunuch Hong saw him, he happily asked someone to pass on the meal. By the time the food was served, Gu Jingyuan had already finished washing.

A series of exquisite dishes were put on the table, and Eunuch Hong did not forget to say: "Today's meals are specially ordered by His Majesty to prepare for Sir Gu, and they are all adults' favorite food. Please try it."

Gu Jingyuan began to eat obediently.

Didn't say that the dishes on this table are mainly light, but he himself does not like spicy food.

After all, in His Majesty's memory, that person can't eat spicy food.So whenever Gu Jingyuan eats in the palace, he will not eat spicy food...

Emperor Yuwen treated him very well.

It was so good that the whole ruling and opposition parties were moved and envious.

It's just that everyone knows that this favor is not for Gu Jingyuan.

Many people looked at him as if they were waiting to see a joke.

After eating, Gu Jingyuan finally left the palace.

As soon as he stepped into the Prince Regent's Mansion, he was reminded by the housekeeper: "Second Young Master, Master is waiting for you in the study."

Gu Jingyuan went directly to the study.

Knocking on the door of the study, Gu Yuanjin was writing calligraphy at the desk with a brush.

The regent was silent, and Gu Jingyuan stood aside, waiting quietly.

I don't know how long I stood there, Gu Jingyuan's legs were numb for a long time, Gu Yuanjin put down the brush, and said: "Nizi, do you know your mistake?"

After hearing this, Gu Jingyuan hit his knee on the ground.

He knelt down directly.

"Jing Yuan is not doing well, so please punish him."

Gu Jingyuan bowed his head and knelt there, his thin figure looked even weaker.

But Gu Yuanjin was not moved by it, instead his voice became more severe: "Look at this trip you went out, Hu Guowei, you didn't keep it, and you gave me all the money and food. You are really a good foster father. Son! Everything you do is such a good thing!"

With Gu Yuanjin's rough temper, he is already quite restrained.

Gu Jingyuan didn't argue, didn't speak, just lowered his head.

Gu Yuanjin scolded him a few more words, finally his attitude eased a bit, and his voice returned to normal. He asked him, "Is it true that Ah Yuan has completely destroyed the evidence of Lianghe this time?"

Gu Jingyuan, who was kneeling there, straightened his back: "All the evidence involving the adoptive father has been destroyed by himself, and General Huo's men can testify."

Gu Yuanjin nodded and said with emotion: "Forget it, the matter has come to this point, and I can't blame you all."

"After all, if you hadn't destroyed all the evidence in time this time, the foster father would have been affected as well."

Gu Jingyuan fell on the ground and fell silent again.

Although Gu Yuanjin was old, his eyes were shining brightly. He fixedly stared at Gu Jingyuan below, observing his reaction.

The old fox suddenly asked again, "Did you enter the city last night?"

Gu Jingyuan replied: "Yes."

"Didn't go back to the house. Where did you go?"

"Your Majesty invited me to the palace to have an audience."

"just came back?"

"...My son was too tired and accidentally fell asleep in the palace."

Gu Yuanjin stared at him without blinking: "Did you rest in the imperial study?"

There was a bit of contempt hidden in the voice.

Gu Jingyuan pretended not to hear it.

He finally raised his head and began to perform his part with all his heart, showing a frightened side: "Father... I... Your Majesty asked me to rest there."

Seeing his reaction, Gu Yuanjin's eyes became brighter.

He changed his sternness just now, nodded and said: "It seems that this time, His Majesty has really started to trust you. It can be considered that Ah Yuan has done a good job."

Gu Jingyuan hurriedly said, "My son is terrified."

Seeing Gu Jingyuan's attitude, Gu Yuanjin's eyes finally eased a little, and he turned back to his loving father: "A Yuan could have returned to Beijing a month ago, but I heard that the delay on the way was because Are you injured?"

"Yes."

"Who did it? Ah Yuan, do you have any guesses?"

Gu Jingyuan shook his head: "My son doesn't know."

Gu Yuanjin said: "The old man heard that the assassin is most likely sent by His Majesty."

Gu Jingyuan still fell on the ground and did not speak.He didn't seem shocked or surprised by Gu Yuanjin's speculation.

Gu Yuanjin was finally satisfied: "Your Majesty treats you well now, but remember, to him, you are after all a substitute for the little prince of Beirong."

"Son understands." Gu Jingyuan's voice sounded calm and self-possessed, but there was extreme indifference inside.

Gu Yuanjin was relieved by his reaction.

Although he lost the governor of Lianghe and some money and food this time, Gu Jingyuan destroyed the evidence of his involvement in embezzling ink and disaster relief, and it didn't affect him after all.

You can always make a comeback at any time.

What he was most worried about was that Gu Jingyuan had turned his back on the little emperor.

Getting along day and night like that, even the smart and calm Gu Jingyuan, can't guarantee that he won't lose his mind and become depraved.

What's more, the little emperor has always been very good at buying people's hearts.

But now it seems that I think too much.

If you think about it this way, it's just a stand-in. As long as you're not too stupid, you can figure out which side you should stand on.

What's more, the person in Gu Jingyuan's heart...

Gu Yuanjin's heart completely returned to his stomach.

Slap a sweet date on the face, after the warning, it's time to appease his adopted son.

Gu Yuanjin personally helped Gu Jingyuan up from the ground.

"Father also knows that it's not easy for you. Yuan did a good job in this disaster relief. Just now, dad got angry and blamed you. Don't blame dad."

Gu Jingyuan said: "It is the son who is not good at things, and the adoptive father taught him the right thing."

Gu Yuanjin nodded, "Don't think so, at least you have gained the trust of the little emperor."

Gu Jingyuan continued to look terrified: "The adoptive father is too much. As long as you can understand your son's heart, that's enough."

The father and son said some good things to each other again, and the matter was over.

Gu Jingyuan returned to his mansion. There were not many people in his mansion, but because there was no one else in the house, he himself was not often at home, so these people took care of it in an orderly manner.

When I got home, it happened that the reward from the palace had also arrived.

Gu Jingyuan's handling of Lianghe's matter was a remarkable feat. He was well-known among the people, but he almost lost his life. He should have been granted a reward in the first place.

But since he was admitted to the imperial examination, he has been an official for two years, and he has been promoted twice in a row. Now Gu Jingyuan is already a second-rank official.

The promotion is too fast, presumably he will not be promoted again this time.

If there is no promotion, other rewards will be indispensable.

It's just that Gu Jingyuan doesn't have much interest in gold and silver treasures.

He didn't take a second look at the several large boxes on the ground, but only called the housekeeper to put them into the warehouse.

"Master Gu is indeed a son like jade, with a high character and integrity. This gold is at least a thousand taels, right?! You don't even look at it!"

Gu Jingyuan was about to go back to his house when a young nobleman wearing a brocade shirt stepped into his courtyard.

In the capital city, there are not many people who can come directly into the backyard of Gu Jingyuan's house without being invited or notified.

Gu Jingyuan heard this man's voice and turned around to look at it.

He has always been steady, such actions already appear eager, not to mention that there seems to be a smile in Gu Jingyuan's eyes, which is completely different from his previous appearance when he was in the Regent's Palace.

"Mr. Yang, I just returned to Beijing, and you came to see me?"

The person he called Mr. Yang was Yang Lin, the second son of Prime Minister You.

Yang Lin is a typical disciple of Beijing Middle School, arrogant, extravagant, ignorant and incompetent.

But Mr. Yang also has his advantages.

He has a straightforward personality, and the two had studied in a private school, so they had some friendship.

Therefore, although Gu Jingyuan didn't have many friends, he miraculously had a good relationship with this guy.

Yang Lin's gaze was still lingering on the gold bar.

"Didn't you hear that Mr. Gu is back? I was thinking about it. When your little Mr. Gu comes back, I will have wine to drink."

Gu Jingyuan laughed, his peach blossom eyes curved: "Stop standing, come in and sit down."

Yang Lin had no objection to entering the house, but he still walked while muttering: "Sit down for a while, but Mr. Gu, you have to treat me to dinner today, Yang Shenglou, let's go?"

Gu Jingyuan said: "No problem."

"Okay, as expected of my brother." Yang Lin said again: "You said how happy I would be if I had money like you, so do I still need to study?"

Gu Jingyuan said helplessly: "How much is this little money? Among the children in Beijing, Mr. Yang's family is well-off, and he still takes these little money in his eyes?"

"Don't talk about it, I can't open the pot soon." Second Young Master Yang was miserable: "When we two were studying together, it was clear that you were poor and clinked like hell, and it was my young master who helped you with my own money. Now this situation has become real. Hurry up, young master, I can't even afford a meal in a restaurant now!"

Gu Jingyuan smiled and rolled his eyes amidst his complaints, "Prime Minister Yang loves you the most, and will not withhold your monthly payment for no reason. Did you do something wrong again?"

"Why? I still can't memorize it."

Yang Lin was wronged: "Tell me, how many people in this world can be like you, Mr. Gu, who can be the top student in high school in their teens? My father always compares me with you. If I can be half as good as you, I will How much monthly money do you want from him?"

Gu Jingyuan: "..."

Yang Lin doesn't care about his literary talents, but don't say, there is nothing wrong with this logic.

Young Master Yang returned to the room with Gu Jingyuan, still cursing.

He didn't stop his momentum until the servants brought tea and fruits and the door was closed.

Yang Lin asked Gu Jingyuan: "Can anyone hear us now?"

Gu Jingyuan listened for a moment, then shook his head, "No."

Yang Lin let out his strength in an instant, and quickly drank tea to moisten his throat. He asked Gu Jingyuan, "How is it? Is my play okay?"

"Okay." Gu Jingyuan also took a sip of tea, looked at Yang Lin with clear eyes, and said, "Where does Second Young Master Yang need to be a dude, you are."

Yang Lin: "..."

"Be content, you," Second Young Master Yang rolled his eyes, and continued to express his grievances: "If it weren't for the image of my young master who has always been so ignorant and incompetent, I would have relied on the life-and-death relationship between Gu Yuanjin and my father, where is your adoptive father? Will you be allowed to make friends with me? If we don't make friends, how can I help you pass the news to my father?"

Gu Jingyuan smiled lightly: "That's right. Second Young Master Yang has really worked hard."

"They all work for the emperor." Yang Lin said, "You and my father are both loyal ministers and good men who protect the lord. I can't behave too badly either."

"That's wrong." Gu Jingyuan shook his head and said, "Your Prime Minister has dedicated his whole life and worked so hard, how can I stand shoulder to shoulder with him?"

The world only knows that Gu Jingyuan is the adopted son of the Prince Regent.

It is a pawn used by the regent to charm the monarch.

But it was only three or four years ago that he entered the Regent's Palace.

before...

He and the Yang family actually knew each other earlier.

Gu Yuanjin thought he knew the exact relationship between Gu Jingyuan and Xiangfu, but actually he didn't know anything.

Just like he didn't know that Gu Jingyuan's words and deeds in front of him were all acting.

Gu Jingyuan lowered his eyebrows and smiled, with a humble and respectful attitude: "All I have done is to listen to the arrangement of the prime minister."

"Okay, don't be humble."

Yang Lin picked up the peanut kernels on the table and stuffed them into his mouth, and said to himself: "You have no selfishness, you are all so fearless, I am not as good as you. I just hope that after the regent king's old fox is dealt with, Your Majesty You can also remember me as a dragon, and give me a spare time..."

When Gu Jingyuan heard this, his expression became serious, and he reminded him: "Second Young Master."

Yang Lin knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, and hurriedly said, "I know, I will only tell you this kind of thing."

"That's good." Gu Jingyuan paused for a while, and corrected again solemnly: "In addition, the skill of Conglong should not be used here."

Yang Lin was deflated: "..."

Bah!

It gets cold after it snows, and Gu Jingyuan's hands and feet tend to become cold in winter. He held a teacup to warm his hands while smiling at Yang Ershao.

At this time, his smile was not as soft and charming as when he was in the palace, but it was a bit more hearty and generous.

Faced with Gu Jingyuan's demeanor, Yang Lin couldn't lose his temper with him, so he decided not to argue with him.

He said angrily again: "But I'm just holding my breath, it's not that I don't work hard, doesn't it mean that I need to be a dude right now! Just like this, my father is so determined to deduct my monthly money, how can I be a dude without money? Isn't that right?" It’s hard for a clever woman to cook without rice! Jing Yuan, next time you have to tell him for me.”

"Okay, okay." Gu Jingyuan chuckled again, "But don't blame your father, Prime Minister Yang is just hoping for his son to become a dragon, I hope you are well."

"That's right." Yang Lin sighed, his handsome brows suddenly filled with melancholy:

"In the past, everything was fine with my elder brother around, but now my father only has me...Jing Yuan?!"

Gu Jingyuan's hand holding the teacup suddenly trembled.

The scalding tea splashed on the back of his too pale hand, and the severe pain brought Gu Jingyuan back to his senses in an instant. Yang Lin had already taken the teacup from his hand, and was frantically wiping the tea off his hand.

"Why are you so careless? How old are you? You used to live like this and couldn't take care of yourself! It's really hopeless, look, it's all red!"

Gu Jingyuan's ears rang, and he couldn't hear what he was saying clearly.

He didn't listen either, but subconsciously said, "It's okay, I'm fine."

His eyes fell on Second Young Master Yang's immature, yet handsome face.

The expression seems to be in a daze.

But when Yang Lin raised his head, Gu Jingyuan's face was clean, and all complicated emotions disappeared.

Gu Jingyuan still smiled lightly: "I'm really fine."