"Okay, let's go back first." Gu Qiang did feel that the surroundings seemed to have cooled down, and it was not as warm as it was at noon. But after all, it was already winter, and warm weather was rare. She could enjoy that moment at noon. The sunshine is also very good.
Gu Qiang and Shen Qianshan were warming themselves by the fire in the room, but it didn't take long. A strange voice sounded outside the door. Gu Qiang didn't know who the owner of the voice was, but she was sure that the voice was not her brother, nor was it the guard who had been following Shen Qianshan, nor was it someone from the palace. The butler's voice was that of a strange man, who sounded very young. "Your Majesty, I have something to ask for."
Shen Qianshan heard the man's voice, raised his brows slightly, patted the back of Gu Qiang's hand, and walked out of the door, as if he was deliberately avoiding Gu Qiang and didn't want her to know the content of his conversation.
After a while, Shen Qianshan opened the door and walked in, "Qian'er, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you today. I have some important things to deal with now, so I have to go out right away. I'll be there in the evening. return. "
Shen Qianshan's face looked very anxious, which made Gu Qiang even more confused and curious.
Naturally, Gu Qiang would not believe Shen Qianshan's words so easily. If it was something important, Shen Qianshan would more or less let her know something about it. But this time, he just He was perfunctory and didn't mention the relevant matters at all. Gu Qiang was a very curious person, and since Shen Qianshan didn't want her to know, he just wanted to know.
As soon as Shen Qianshan left the palace, Gu Qiang put on men's clothes and followed. Although her belly was slightly bulging now, it was not visible under the loose men's clothes. Qi Bai did not Following Shen Qianshan made Gu Qiang feel even more confused. If Shen Qianshan really wanted to do something, it was impossible not to have Qi Bai with him.
After driving around for a few times, Shen Qianshan got off the carriage and walked into a hotel. Gu Qiang had never been to a place like this. When she looked up, she realized that the place Shen Qianshan just walked into was actually a brothel.
Shen Qianshan has never been in the habit of going to brothels to have fun. After all, he has always lived in a villa before, and he lived a life of austerity. In addition, he has extremely high vision and a high spirit. Generally speaking, It was impossible for the girl from Hualou to fall in his eyes, which made Gu Qiang feel even more strange.
Gu Qiang lowered her head. Shen Qianshan must have been enduring the matter of her pregnancy for a long time. If he really couldn't bear it and wanted to go to a brothel to have fun, Gu Qiang would not be able to understand. It is true that such things should be hidden from herself, but even so, Gu Qiang will feel a little uncomfortable. After all, that person just married her, and only a few days later, he went in and out of a brothel. If he let If others saw it, what would they say about themselves
After Shen Qianshan entered the brothel, Gu Qiang still had some hope. She hoped that Shen Qianshan just went to the wrong place and did not come here intentionally to have fun. However, she did not expect that she had stood at the door for almost half an hour. Shen Qianshan didn't come out again. Could it be possible that he really had a sweetheart in the flower house
The more Gu Qiang thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt. However, she had never been to a place like a brothel. As a girl, she really didn't dare to go in. Besides, even if Shen Qianshan really had someone in the flower house. He is a good friend. After all, he is a relative of the emperor and the prince. It is impossible for him to control him. He really wants to have only one princess for the rest of his life.
Gusu Liang is worrying about the business at hand. These days, some of the shops he used to cooperate with have gradually lost contact. Although all the cooperation funds from the previous shops have been in his hands, what he lost in a short time The supply of goods also troubled Gusu Liang very much, so he decided to come and take a look in person. Unexpectedly, all the shops he had cooperated with had changed owners, and they were even bought by an unknown person. Going there, thinking about Shen Zhongbai's recent accession to the throne, and the shops on this street being the most prosperous in Kyoto, it is inevitable to guess that this is what Shen Zhongbai is doing secretly, trying to control the economic lifeline of Kyoto.
After Gusu Liang inquired about it once, he integrated all the information he had, and found out that there was something wrong with everything. He was annoyed as he walked forward, but happened to find that there seemed to be something wrong around the corner. Gu Qiang was peeping. Although she was dressed in men's clothing, Gu Suliang still recognized her at a glance.
Gusu Liang hadn't seen Gu Qiang for a long time. He felt very strange to see her on the street this time. He also received news a few days ago that Gu Qiang entered the palace. He thought it was Shen Zhongbai who came out again. What a new kid, I didn't expect to see Gu Qiang so easily on the street.
Gu Suliang stepped forward and patted Gu Qiang on the shoulder. Although she was wearing men's clothes, she could still tell that she was a thin person. It was not difficult to tell that she was a woman. "Why are you here?"
Gu Qiang was busy watching when Shen Qianshan would come out and didn't notice Gusu Liang behind him at all. He was shocked by his sudden slap. "Oh, you scared me to death."
Gu Qiang patted her chest exaggeratedly, as if to reassure herself. In fact, she didn't expect to meet Gu Suliang in this place. She hadn't seen him for a long time, and she didn't know where he was now. How is it developing
"When did you become so cowardly? Aren't you omnipotent in heaven and earth? Why are you stalking others here?" Looking at Gu Qiang's sneaky look, Gu Suliang could guess that there was a high probability of it and said Maybe he was secretly watching someone trying to do something again.
"I didn't, I just..."
Gu Qiang hesitated to speak. After all, Gusu Liang knew his identity. This time, Shen Qianshan's marriage was known to everyone in the capital. Gusu Liang couldn't possibly not know how he could take care of himself. I was telling others about my family affairs, but I had no choice but to wave my hands. "It's okay, it's just a small matter. Why are you here?"
Gu Su Liang did not attend their wedding, saying that something happened out of Kyoto and she really couldn't make it back. Gu Qiang could barely forgive her for this matter. After all, most of the people in the Nine Princes' Mansion that day were hiding. Are the disciples in the villa all Shen Qianshan’s senior brothers? Even the place where he appeared was still a little inconsistent, but he didn't even know when he came back, and he didn't inform himself.
"I came out to buy the shops here. I recently noticed that there is a force in Kyoto that is secretly buying some shops in this most prosperous area. I was afraid that something would happen, so I came over to take a look. Once I see it, if something really changes, I can respond in time."
To be honest, he had never thought that so many things would suddenly happen after Shen Zhongbai, the new emperor, came to the throne. Before he could react, some shops nearby had been acquired.
You must know that these shops are the places with the largest circulation of gold and silver. If Shen Zhongbai not only controls the political power of the entire country, but also controls all economic flows in Kyoto, then I am afraid it will really become Shen Zhengbai's autocratic dictatorship.
"What does this mean?" Gu Qiang has never done business and really doesn't know what Gu Suliang wants to say, but since it is something that even he values so much, it must not be a trivial matter.
"For the moment, I don't know how to explain it to you. In short, you don't have to worry too much about this matter. I will take care of it. However, are you now... following the prince?"
"Of course not. I just came out to play secretly for a while. I'll go back later. Don't talk nonsense!" Gu Qiang was offended by Gu Su Liang's words, so she naturally seemed a little embarrassed. She didn't Knowing exactly what he should do, he could only turn around. "Okay, I'm going back to the palace first. Just do whatever you have to do!"
Gu Qiang watched Shen Qianshan enter the brothel, but she didn't know why Shen Qianshan went in. Even if he knew this, men would need a chance to vent, but he still felt uncomfortable. After all, That was the person whom I had just married a few days ago.
Gu Qiang returned to the Ninth Prince's Mansion absent-mindedly, and Liu Yun walked up to meet her. Seeing that his mistress was in a bad mood, he didn't ask any more questions. He just prepared hot water for her to wash up. The prince had specially ordered it. The master is now heavy and pregnant with his little master, so he can't neglect it.
Compared with Shen Qianshan, Qi Bai unexpectedly came back very early. As soon as Gu Qiang saw Qi Bai, he stopped him. "Qi Bai, where have you been during the day?" Normally Qi Bai is Shen Qianshan's personal bodyguard. Unless there are special circumstances, he will never leave Shen Qianshan's side. But these days, Qi Bai Obviously he acted alone. When Shen Qianshan came back, he was alone. There was no one around him at all. Including when he went out today, there was a strange young man following Shen Qianshan. Even Gu Qiang After following Shen Qianshan for so long, I have never seen that young man. Speaking of it, he is really suspicious.
Qi Bai saw Gu Qiang and seemed a little uneasy. He subconsciously avoided Gu Qiang's eyes, which made Gu Qiang even more suspicious. "Tell me the truth, where have you and the prince been these past few days?"