Su Zhan was the eldest son of the Hubu Shangshu family. Gu Mingxi worked as a retainer in the Su Mansion as Fu Che, but Gu Mingxi had only met him a few times and they were not familiar with each other.
Usually Gu Mingxi would go to the Shangshu's house when something important happened, and he would leave immediately once the matter was discussed.
So I met Su Zhan only when discussing important matters in the study, and I didn't meet him a few times in private. I had the impression that Su Zhan was a gentle and modest gentleman.
Now it seems that no one of the powerful children in the capital is really a soft persimmon. The so-called modesty and courtesy only exist when others do not offend them.
Seeing that his brother wanted to say something else, Gu Mingxi quickly looked at Su Zhan to shut him up when Su Zhan wasn't paying attention. When they argued, it was she who was caught in the middle and couldn't do anything better.
Gu Mingze received his sister's warning. Although he was still a little unwilling, he didn't say anything else.
Gu Mingxi and Su Zhan were sitting in the same carriage. Because they were not very familiar with each other and had nothing to talk about. Moreover, Fu Che had a cold personality and ignored people easily, so neither of them spoke. It was extremely quiet.
In fact, Gu Mingxi was very curious at this time. She knew her brother's character well and had always been calm and measured. Today, he obviously deliberately tried to get into trouble with Su Zhan. He didn't know what caused the quarrel between the two of them.
"Master Fu Che doesn't seem to go out very often. I've heard very few rumors about Fu Che recently."
Su Zhan seemed to feel that the atmosphere in the carriage was too quiet, so he spoke.
However, as soon as Su Zhan opened his mouth, Gu Mingxi felt a mouthful of old blood spurting out of her mouth. This person couldn't have done it on purpose. In her current sensitive state, what she was most afraid of was people asking where she had been.
Gu Mingxi's current situation is really hard to describe. She feels that she has been on the verge of death recently and is trying crazy things.
This also starts with her other identity, the leader of the Queen Mother's secret guards. Fu Che's identity was fabricated to facilitate the work for the Queen Mother.
But now, she has another identity, the Queen Mother's impersonator, and the risk of exposure has doubled.
Although Gu Mingxi didn't want to discuss her whereabouts with Su Zhan, she still answered without any flaws on her face.
"I was not in Beijing a few days ago. Friends in the world asked Che for help, so Che left the capital and went to Suzhou. He came back not long ago."
"Young Master Fu Che seems to have many friends in the world, but I have never heard of which young master Fu Che is friends with in Beijing. Is there any reason?"
Su Zhan asked as if it was gossip, but Gu Mingxi couldn't really think it was gossip, and he answered every sentence with great energy.
"Che comes from a humble background and knows that he is vulgar, but he is not good at words and scheming, so he dare not reach high places." Gu Mingxi answered in a decent manner. Although he said that he was vulgar, he did not show any expression of shame and remained calm and calm. No matter who Everyone can see the perfunctory meaning.
Not to mention Fu Che's meticulous dressing up, just looking at his delicate face, especially those gleaming eyes without any emotion, there is no trace of vulgarity at all.
And thinking of Fu Che's advice to his father, step by step and sharp to the point, I'm afraid there is no one more scheming than him.
Su Zhan has also heard about Fu Che's character, and he always behaves like this when discussing matters in the house. He would say such things that are lies when you hear them. It only means that he doesn't want to discuss this issue with you, so he Didn't care either.
"After all, Che is a disciple of the Su Mansion. I would be showing poor hospitality if I didn't introduce you to the people in the capital. If there is a horse racing poetry meeting in the future, I will definitely invite Che to go with me, so that Che will not be bored alone in the capital without friends. I hope Che won’t refuse.”
In the past, Su Zhan was reluctant to have anything to do with Fu Che. In his opinion, all Fu Che's actions had a purpose, whether it was to act chivalrously or to agree to become a retainer in the mansion out of kindness.
But now after a few short conversations with Fu Che, Su Zhan felt that he could learn more about this disciple. It was not that he had denied his previous suspicions, but that he felt that Fu Che was very interesting.
If everything Fu Che did was for fame and fortune, then Su Zhan would definitely not give him a second glance. There were countless such people in the capital, and there was no need to care. But Fu Che had been in Beijing for two years and had not interacted with him. It is very unusual for a noble official to have little contact with the Shangshu Mansion.
Su Zhan naturally didn't believe him if he really had no desires and demands. It only meant that he wanted more than others imagined, which made Su Zhan curious about what his purpose was.
After hearing Su Zhan's words, Gu Mingxi rolled her eyes in her heart, and then said a few words. The title was changed to Che, and my relationship with you is not that good.
And what Su Zhan said is what Gu Mingxi least wants to hear right now. She is now both the Princess of Xingyang and the Queen Mother, which is enough for her. If she is asked to transform into Fu Che from time to time to accompany them to go horse racing and write poems, she I'm afraid that I really think I have a long life.
"Che has always loved purity and doesn't like these lively scenes."
Gu Mingxi refused calmly. Seeing that Su Zhan was about to persuade her again, Gu Mingxi hurriedly blocked Su Zhan's words before him.
"Prince Pingnan also came to Motangxuan just now. Judging from the situation, he seems to have some quarrel with Mr. Su. I wonder what happened. Can you tell Che?"
Gu Mingxi's words were indeed useful. Su Zhan frowned slightly after hearing this. Although he immediately returned to normal, Gu Mingxi still saw that he seemed a little helpless.
"this… "
Just as Su Zhan was hesitant to speak, the driver stopped the carriage and said that it had arrived at Cuiwei Lake. Gu Mingxi could clearly see that Su Zhan was relieved.
After getting off the carriage, Gu Mingxi couldn't help asking Su Zhan to find out. She could only wait until she had the opportunity to ask her brother.
At this time, many people had gathered in front of Cuiwei Lake. This trip to the lake was proposed by the third prince, and everyone showed up honorably.
Gu Mingxi recognizes everyone here. After all, as the leader of Fengwei, he must know everything in the capital. But Fu Che rarely goes out and has never seen them, so Gu Mingxi doesn't need to know more. say what.
He just waited for Su Zhan's introduction, then nodded and said hello with a cold look. Although the people here were all noble officials, they didn't hold official positions yet, so Gu Mingxi didn't need to salute.
Just when everyone was chatting in vain, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves in the distance. Judging from the sound, the man must be riding very fast.
Gu Mingxi turned around with a frown and looked over, only to see the man wearing a dark red Guangling robe with a dark purple hairband on his head. It was flying up and down with his movements, with a rebellious look on his face. His smile was wanton and unrestrained.
This person should be well known to everyone in the capital. Chu Luoye, the eldest son of Prince Rong, is the direct grandson of the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother loved him extremely during her lifetime.
(End of chapter)