Then the servants rushed to the main hall and carried Liu Shichu down. Shen Qianshan narrowed his eyes and knew that Liu Shichu was pretending because he didn't know how to deal with his threat, so he could only pretend to be sick first. , evading his cross-examination.
Gu Qiang sat still and did not move. The situation at this time was indeed unexpected, but if Liu Shichu left, the matter could only be left here without any chance of change.
Shen Qianshan sighed heavily, then leaned back on the chair, with a gloomy expression on his face. He seemed to be helpless at Liu Shichu's move, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Gu Qiang put the tea cup on the table, stood up and said to Shen Qianshan, "Your Highness, shall we leave first?"
Shen Qianshan seemed not to have thought that Gu Qiang didn't care about the situation at all. Since the matter could not be reversed, he could only accept it.
After saying that, he stood up and walked outside. Shen Qianshan was unwilling to do so, but he could only follow him outside.
When we arrived at the door, it was already noon and it was extremely hot. There was a rotten smell coming from the surrounding area. Gu Qiang's heart felt like it had hit the bottom. The only road seemed to be blocked. Well, if this opportunity is gone, I don’t know if there is any other way.
Shen Qianshan turned to Gu Qiang and said, "There is nothing to do today, and this matter has not been accomplished. How about I send you back to the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Gu Qiang shook his head and said to Shen Qianshan: "Qian'er can just go back by herself. Now that the capital has become like this, the prince also has to work hard, so Qian'er won't bother you. I'll take my leave."
After saying that, Gu Qiang went to the Prime Minister's Mansion alone. Shen Qianshan looked at her back and felt very uncomfortable in his heart. It was obviously uneasy, but he was still very stubborn.
There was a breeze next to her, and Shen Qianshan said coldly: "Protect her. If she is attacked again, come to see her!"
After saying that, he flew away and disappeared at the door of the Liu family, leaving Jin Ye who had hurriedly arrived, standing there helplessly, lowering his head pitifully. It was clear that the refugees did not attack Gu Qiang, and even if they were to attack, the prince Aren't they also coming out to rescue
Besides, it’s true that Gu Qiang, as a young lady, can’t she just behave like other girls at home and learn needlework, painting, dancing, singing and playing the piano? You always have to go out, forget about going out, and sneak in wherever there is danger. Jinye's job is already very difficult. Just not being discovered is not something ordinary people can do. Now he has to protect this unscrupulous person. He suddenly felt that life was very hard for a girl who always played tricks.
After returning to the house, Diai returned to his yard. When he walked to the door, he saw that Gu Suliang had put on clean clothes and was sitting in the yard listening to Tingfeng's words carefully, as if his teacher was teaching.
She looked like a student. When they saw Gu Qiang coming back, everyone stopped and went up to meet her. Tingfeng said to Gu Qiang: "Girl, the prime minister is back."
The prime minister mentioned in the interview was Gu Qiang's father. He had accompanied the emperor to Shandong to pray for blessings. Now after so many days, and with the severe disaster in the capital, the emperor came back quickly.
Gu Qiang just sat there to rest, took a sip of tea, and then led Tingfeng to the main hall.
Since the Prime Minister is back, Gu Qiang, as his daughter, will naturally show up to pay his respects. Along the way, Tingfeng whispered in her ear everything about the current situation of Prime Minister Gu and the entire capital.
The general idea is that the court has no money at this time, and as a last resort, it wants to investigate the corrupt people in the capital.
This day will come sooner or later. After all, when you have no money, you always have to find some solutions. In Gu Qiang's opinion, when the court has money, these officials are considered to be in trouble. When the court has no money, , as an official, it is natural to take the initiative to express it.
Prime Minister Gu's house has always been the most prestigious family in the capital. At this time, even if the court obviously doesn't do anything, it will send people to investigate secretly.
While talking, they arrived at the main hall.
Gu Qiang raised his eyes and saw his father sitting at the main seat in the main hall, drinking tea with a cold expression and a somewhat scary look.
After taking two steps, Gu Qiang knelt on the ground and said, "My daughter is sending greetings to her father. My father is tired from traveling and traveling, and my daughter will bear this in mind."
Prime Minister Gu put the tea cup in his hand on the table and looked up at Gu Qiang.
Although Prime Minister Gu is very far away recently, he has heard a lot about things in the capital, including the matter about his eldest daughter. Fortunately, it is not a bad rumor.
So Prime Minister Gu put away his cold expression and said to Gu Qiang: "Qian'er, come here and let father take a good look."
Gu Qiang bit her lip, stood up and walked to Prime Minister Gu. He patted the chair next to him and motioned for Gu Qiang to sit down.
After Gu Qiang did as he was told, he discovered that in front of Prime Minister Gu, Ye and Gu Zhihua were kneeling there with their heads lowered and not saying a word.
Which song is this being sung? Doesn’t my father like Ye the most on weekdays? Although he has no other choice now, is he just pretending
Prime Minister Gu looked at the two people in front of him and said coldly: "I always thought you were a smart person, how could you send so much money to the Queen at this time?"
While talking, Prime Minister Gu's chest kept rising and falling, as if he was about to explode.
Ye raised her head innocently and looked at Prime Minister Gu. There was a cry in her voice and she said aggrievedly: "Husband, I have been praised by the empress. She said that she will take note of us. Later, when choosing a husband for Zhihua, ,Will… "
"Presumptuous!" Prime Minister Gu slammed the table suddenly, making Gu Qiang next to him tremble and almost lose his grip on the teacup in his hand.
Then Prime Minister Gu stood up, pointed at Mrs. Ye and said loudly: "Who can she marry? At this time, do you still have to worry about marriage? Do you know that if you bring so much money to the Queen, she will What do you think of our Prime Minister’s Palace?”
Ye's face was at a loss, and she felt even more aggrieved. She whispered to Prime Minister Gu, "I have taken good care of the Queen. The Queen will definitely not treat us badly."
Prime Minister Gu was almost defeated by Ye's naivety. He could only hold his head and said, "Are you a fool? Recently, the entire court is investigating all official corruption. You don't understand this?" What does it mean?"
Ye frowned and looked at Prime Minister Gu blankly. He was speechless at her reaction. She was obviously such a smart and witty woman before, but now she was so stupid that it made people angry. In fact, Ms. Ye really wanted to prove that she was doing this for this family. She really hoped that Prime Minister Gu could understand her.
Prime Minister Gu turned to look at Gu Qiang for help, his voice softened, and he said to her: "Qian'er, tell her what this means."
Gu Qiang put the tea cup in her hand on the table, reached out to wipe her mouth with a handkerchief, and met Ye's eyes.
Mrs. Ye was already unhappy at being scolded by Prime Minister Gu. How could she accept being taught a lesson by Gu Qiang now? So he said in a cold voice: "Husband, you don't know that it was the Empress who called on all the officials' ladies to donate money. The last time the Empress held a banquet, all the ladies donated money, but Qian'er didn't No."
Anyway, I no longer have a good impression in the eyes of Prime Minister Gu, so I might as well drag Gu Qiang into the water.
"Madam, what my father meant was that when the Queen Empress called for donations, it was okay for you to donate money and materials, just to show that it was understandable. But now the court is investigating corruption, and you continue to send money to the Queen. Is this proof? Our Prime Minister's Mansion is very rich? Isn't this just putting money on people's lips?" Gu Qiang said slowly. ,
Prime Minister Gu turned to look at Gu Qiang, with a lot of admiration in his expression. He seemed to feel that he had not seen his eldest daughter for a few days. She had made a lot of progress, but it was just one thing. Some impressions were that she had already made great progress. Deep-rooted.
Ye lowered her head and snorted coldly, is this bitch trying to preach to herself now? When he was living in this house, she wasn't even born yet.
Just for a moment when she lowered her head, Ye's expression calmed down, she raised her head and said to Prime Minister Gu with a smile on her face, "I know I was wrong, husband, please don't be angry."
As he spoke, he even acted coquettishly, looking at Prime Minister Gu with pitiful eyes. Prime Minister Gu, who had been so arrogant just now, relaxed when he saw Ye's expression, thinking that this woman was also doing it for her own family, of course. It may also be because of Gu Zhihua, people are selfish.
So Prime Minister Gu waved his hand and said to Ye Gu Zhihua: "Get down quickly."
Ye and Gu Zhihua stood up, only to find that Gu Qiang had not left. Prime Minister Gu finally came back, but he did not want to go to the world of two with Ye, but actually wanted to talk to Gu Qiang. Could it be that What preferential treatment is given to her
This made Mr. Ye very unhappy, but Prime Minister Gu didn't have any good feelings for him at this time, and he couldn't say much more.
Taking Gu Zhihua away, Ye hurried out the door.
Prime Minister Gu turned to Gu Qiang and said, "Qiang'er, I heard that you fell into the water before. Are your injuries healed?"
The concern at this time was of no use at all. Gu Qiang insisted on getting through the most uncomfortable period at the beginning. Now she is alive and kicking, and Prime Minister Gu's concern is like a joke.
People always lack help in times of need, but they do not lack icing on the cake. So at this time, Prime Minister Gu's icing on the cake was more like a conversation without a topic.
"Thank you father for your concern. My daughter is fine." Gu Qiang said politely.
Prime Minister Gu wiped his mouth in embarrassment and continued to say to Gu Qiang: "Madam, she is indeed partial to Zhi Hua, but she is also kind to you, and father sees it."