Mo Linlang didn't sleep well that night, and woke up early the next day. After waking up, a maid dressed more exquisitely than her wanted to help Mo Linlang wash her face and dress, but Mo Linlang refused in a hurry.
Not long ago, she didn't even have her own room, and suddenly she had to be served by a maid, Mo Linlang was really uncomfortable. She used to get up early?, When she got up, she found that she had nothing to do, and she was quite at a loss.
Her current life is completely different from her previous life. It seems that ever since she met Princess Sheng Yuan, or in other words, since she met Raksha Bird, her life has taken a sharp turn, heading towards a direction that she couldn't have expected at all.
Mo Linlang was waiting in her own yard. She vaguely heard movement in the yard next door. The maid seemed to be saying "Princess, walk slowly". Mo Linlang sat up excitedly and ran out quickly.
Li Chaoge was about to go out, and when he saw Mo Linlang running out at the intersection, he was surprised: "You woke up so early?"
The curfew has not been lifted yet, and the sky is still bright. Li Chaoge was escorted by old man Zhou to practice martial arts when he was a child. When he grew up, he returned to Luoyang and became a commander. He lived a life of licking blood on the tip of a knife. It is impossible for him to have the habit of sleeping late. But Li Chaoge knew that little girls like Li Changle and Pei Chuyue always slept until they woke up naturally, and Mo Linlang was about the same age as them, so she didn't expect to wake up so early.
Mo Linlang said somewhat cautiously: "I'm at home? I have to feed the chickens and cook. I should wake up at this time. Princess, why are you leaving so early?"
Li Chaoge sighed and said, "Yes, go? Meet someone."
Thanks to Gu Mingke, Li Chaoge didn't sleep well last night. As soon as she closed her eyes, the marriage letter and Pei Chuyue's back in wedding dress appeared in her mind. Li Chaoge originally wanted to watch the fun, and wanted to see how the Pei family, who valued the rules the most, cultivated a private lady who was destined for life. He never expected that the excitement saw himself
Pei Chuyue's ghost marriage partner turned out to be Gu Mingke. Li Chaoge has met Gu Mingke so many times, and Li Chaoge feels that no matter how incompetent he is, he will not be able to recognize people and ghosts. It is absolutely impossible for Gu Mingke to be a dead person. Then, it can only be explained that he is not Gu Mingke.
The real Gu Mingke is dead, so after Pei Chuyue made a wish, she would be married in the dark. In fact, Li Chaoge had been suspicious of Gu Mingke for a long time. In her previous life, when she returned to Luoyang, she had never heard of anyone with the surname Gu. If Gu Mingke really existed, with his appearance and temperament, he would definitely not be unknown.
Li Chaoge originally thought that Gu Mingke was living in isolation in the name of recuperating from his illness, but he was actually traveling outside. He went to Jiannan in the 18th year of Yonghui and the first month of this year, and happened to be bumped into by Li Chaoge. In the 24th year of Yonghui in his previous life, when Li Chaoge returned to Luoyang, Gu Mingke either feigned death or traveled and left Luoyang completely, so Cai and Li Chaoge missed it. But now, Li Chaoge suddenly realized, what if, he? Isn't Gu Mingke at all
The real Gu Mingke is indeed weak and sickly, stays at home, is a sentimental, good at literature? History Biao Gongzi, who has lived in Pei's house for many years. I heard that Gu's ancestors were frail. In fact, Gu Mingke probably died of illness a few days ago. Now that person is just a mysterious person who pretends to be Gu Mingke and hibernates at Pei's house. He doesn't know what he wants to do.
Thinking about it this way, many of Li Chaoge's doubts were easily solved. She had previously felt that some things did not make sense. Gu Mingke was eighteen years old this year, and when Yonghui was eighteen years old, Gu Mingke was only fourteen years old, but Li Chaoge was very sure that the man she saw was of adult stature. Moreover, such a big living person, while hiding from the truth? The Pei family traveled abroad, and traveled as far as Jiannan, even if Gu Mingke was not valued by the Pei family, it would be difficult to realize. What's more, based on Li Chaoge's observation during this period of time, the Pei family can't say they treat Gu Mingke like a parent, but they can't say they treat Gu Mingke harshly either.
It is impossible for Gu Mingke to hide it? The Pei family is traveling outside, so the man Li Chaoge saw at the age of twelve, and the masked man he saw in the Black Forest, are the current Gu Mingke, but not the real grandson of Gu Shang. Gu's only son.
No wonder Pei Ji'an said that his cousin's temperament is weak, not sociable, and he only likes to study history books, but when Li Chaoge saw Gu Mingke, he was unfathomable, profound in martial arts, and had no interest in history, but was good at literature and law. No wonder, when Tianhou recommended him to become an official, he chose Dali Temple.
Because, he? He wasn't Pei Ji'an's cousin in the first place.
In this way, the age and whereabouts can be matched, but new problems also arise. Gu Mingke's father and grandfather are dead, and other relatives are scattered, but Gu Mingke's biological mother is still alive. As a mother, it is impossible to admit her son wrongly, and Gu Mingke has been living in Pei's house for these years. If Gu Mingke changed, why didn't the Pei family notice it
Li Chaoge thought about it all night yesterday, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. Today she woke up early in the morning and planned to meet this mysterious Gu Sicheng in person.
Mo Lin Langan quietly followed behind Li Chaoge, without asking her where she was going? Who to see. Li Chaoge and the maid of the Pei family asked Biao Gongzi's address, and they waited at the gate of Xiyuan, waiting for Gu Mingke to come out.
The sky is gradually getting brighter, and the morning wind is blowing on people's faces, refreshing and comfortable. Li Chaoge waited for a while, and saw a person coming out from inside. The person was wearing a dark blue dress, with broad shoulders, wide back, thin waist and long legs. They were obviously the same uniform, but he was forced to wear a kind of expensive clothes. Air feeling.
Li Chaoge stood up straight with a bang, his gaze swept over Gu Mingke's face calmly, and he said with a smile, "Master Gu, good morning."
"Morning." Gu Mingke replied lightly, and said, "The princess is waiting at the door early in the morning, what's the matter?"
"No." Li Chaoge's smile was bright, his eyes brightened, but there was a look in his eyes, "I just want to see you sooner."
Mo Linlang didn't expect that the person Li Chaoge was waiting for was Master Gu, let alone that the serious Master Gu and the princess looked very familiar. Mo Linlang opened her mouth wide in surprise, and then closed her mouth silently after hearing the princess' last words.
Did she, hear? Hear something extraordinary
Li Chaoge's words were not astonishing, but Gu Mingke nodded calmly, and said, "Okay. You have seen it now, and then?"
Did Li Chaoge run so far early in the morning just to disgust Gu Mingke
Then she succeeded.
Li Chaoge smiled, and deliberately said: "I was worried about Mr. Gu last night. It was so easy to wait until dawn, and come to look for you as soon as I have time. Why does Mr. Gu look so bad? Welcome me?"
"I'm sorry for your trouble, Princess. I'm not very honored." Gu Mingke ignored Li Chaoge's teasing, and said sternly, "But I will go later? Dali Temple is on duty, so I have to go now? Greetings to the elders. Princess, I suggest you have something to say Let’s be honest, I’m in a hurry.”
"It's nothing to say." Li Chaoge looked dazzled by love, and said understandingly, "I just want to say goodbye to Mrs. Pei. Let's go together."
Every day when the curfew is lifted, the square gate and the palace gate will be opened together. Li Chaoge stayed at Pei's house for the night yesterday. Today, no matter what, it's time to go back to the palace to face the saint. Seeing Li Chaoge wandering around for a long time, Gu Mingke didn't say anything about his visit, so he simply stopped asking, and said with a nod, "Thank you, Princess, for your love. Princess, please."
Gu Mingke raised his hand slightly, Li Chaoge smiled at him, and walked ahead first. Gu Mingke then followed, Mo Linlang minimized the sense of presence as much as possible, and followed quietly along the way
These aristocrats are so messed up, how stern and selfless Gu Sicheng is in Dali Temple, when he is so calm and silent, even the king of heaven, I dare not intercede with him. As a result, he got so close to Princess Sheng Yuan in private.
Tsk, people should not be judged by appearances, sincerity does not deceive me.
Along the way, Li Chaoge was extremely enthusiastic towards Gu Mingke, and from time to time he talked? Talked? About to huddle together. Mo Lin stared at her nose and heart, keeping her eyes down all the way, as if she was a transparent person.
Not only Mo Linlang, but occasionally met maids on the road, when they saw the state of Gu Mingke and Li Chaoge, they all looked shocked and hurried to avoid suspicion. Li Chaoge doesn't care what other people think or think, but no one dares to spread gossip about the princess, even if it is, Li Chaoge is not afraid. At worst, she would marry Gu Mingke, and exchange her useless reputation for a beautiful son-in-law. Li Chaoge thought it was worth it.
Li Chaoge changed all the way to get closer to Gu Mingke. She seemed to be entangled with Gu Mingke, but she was actually taking the opportunity to observe Gu Mingke's face. His eyebrows are picturesque, his skin is clean and flawless, he doesn't seem to be disguised, but his neck is slender and fair, and his mandible is clean and distinct. Li Chaoge can't see the trace of the mask at such a close distance. It's not like wearing a human skin mask.
Li Chaoge glanced across Gu Mingke's collar, thoughtfully. Could it be that a new type of human skin mask is now appearing on the rivers and lakes, which is extremely realistic, and the glued joint is on the chest
Li Chaoge frowned, very distressed. In other words, only by seeing the skin under Gu Mingke's collar can she be sure if he has disguised himself? It is not difficult for Li Chaoge to strip a man's clothes, but this person is Gu Mingke, so the feasibility is questionable.
Up to now, Li Chaoge has not tested Gu Mingke's depth. If two people fight with real swords and guns, Li Chaoge may not be able to beat him? In case of tearing face? Using force but not succeeding, it would be too embarrassing.
Li Chaoge's eyes were calm? After thinking for a long time, he still felt safe. Use cleverness first, and finally use force if it really doesn't work.
Li Chaoge was thinking about it, when he suddenly heard Gu Mingke say: "The old lady's residence has arrived."
Li Chaoge regained consciousness, she looked up at the plaque in front of her eyes, and said strangely: "I know. Why do you say that?"
"It's nothing." Gu Mingke's face was clear, and when he looked back, there was a hint of warning in his eyes, "Just to remind you, put away? Those messy thoughts in your mind."
Li Chaoge paused for a moment, and at this moment, Gu Mingke had already lifted his clothes and walked in. Li Chaoge narrowed his eyes, gave Gu Mingke a hard look, and then reluctantly walked into Mrs. Pei's yard.
The maid had already opened the curtain at the door, Gu Mingke advanced, followed by Li Chaoge. Mrs. Pei was in the house? Looking at this? Two people entered the door one after the other, dazed for a while, almost thought that these two were husband and wife, and they came together to say hello to the elders.
Gu Mingke and Li Chaoge bowed to Mrs. Pei one by one. Mrs. Pei looked at? This? The two people moved almost in sync?, and the weird sense of sight became stronger. Mrs. Pei coughed and said, "Sit down quickly. It's still early. Why don't the princess and Gu Lang sleep a little longer? They're here so early?"
Mrs. Pei's expression changed slightly after she finished speaking. This? It was a normal sentence, but combined with Mrs. Pei's thoughts just now, this sentence is very inappropriate. Fortunately, Li Chaoge and Gu Mingke didn't think about ambiguity, and Gu Mingke replied: "It's etiquette to set the morning and evening for the elders, and I dare not neglect them."
Li Chaoge also said: "Thank you Mrs. Pei for taking me in last night. I will return to the palace after the door opens in a while. I came here to say goodbye to Mrs. Pei."
Mrs. Pei made a few false excuses to stay with Li Chaoge for a few more days, but Li Chaoge naturally refused. Mrs. Pei said some polite words, and slowly approached the main topic: "My daughter-in-law told me what happened last night, thank you princess for your help. This child, Ah Yue, is innocent and innocent. she will..."
Mrs. Pei is inquiring? About the ghost marriage, any unmarried lady involved in the ghost marriage will not have a good reputation, let alone the most famous and well-behaved Pei family? Li Chaoge's heart was bright. She knew why Mrs. Pei asked this question, and she also knew what Mrs. Pei wanted to hear. Li Chaoge remained calm, and replied: "This? A ghost died because of injustice, and he was extremely resentful. Two days ago, Pei Chuyue and other? A few young ladies were playing with the handshake, and they accidentally summoned her. She has the intention of harming others." , It seems to be helping people to fulfill their wishes, but in fact they are all killing people. Cousin Gao hanged herself, grandson Xianggong is in a coma, Pei Chuyue is married in the dark, it's all like this. The female ghost wants to pull people back, but it doesn't matter what the name is. "
Mrs. Pei heaved a long sigh of relief when she heard this, and the knots between her brows were untied: "So that's it. It seems that she picked up a name at random and wanted to kill Ah Yue. Ah Yue is well-educated, Yunying is still unmarried, how could she have a private life with someone? However, although Ah Yue is the victim, but such things as ghost marriages spread? It is not good for fame, please ask the princess to keep it secret for Ah Yue, how to catch the ghost Don’t tell outsiders about it.”
Li Chaoge smiled sarcastically in his heart, and said, "I understand. People in Luoyang, where the ghosts are haunted, are panic-stricken. Now that the ghosts have been eliminated, the most important thing is to appease the people. There is no need to explain the details to outsiders. I will take the ghost's body when I go back. The remains are sent to Buddhist temples for suppression, and the rest of the matter, let them pass slowly?"
This is exactly what Mrs. Pei wants. Their Pei family is the most respectful of rules. If news of Pei Chuyue's marriage to someone else gets out, it will be a devastating blow to Pei Chuyue and even the entire Pei family.
Mrs. Pei did not ask who the other person Pei Chuyue was married to was, and Li Chaoge tacitly did not mention it either. Both parties intended to cover up this matter. Mrs. Pei is for Pei Chuyue, and Li Chaoge is for Gu Mingke.
The person Li Chaoge came into contact with was the present Gu Mingke from beginning to end. Who was the original Gu Mingke had nothing to do with Li Chaoge. Li Chaoge herself was suspicious, but in front of outsiders, especially in front of the Pei family, she would still cover up this matter.
Li Chaoge was talking to Mrs. Pei, but he didn't notice that Gu Mingke quietly glanced at her, his eyes seemed to be thinking. After Mrs. Pei solved the serious problem of the dark marriage, her body gradually relaxed, and her face was no longer so serious. Mrs. Pei asked: "When the eldest daughter-in-law came to report last night, she said that Ah Yue had passed out? She hasn't woken up until now. She is still young, and she hasn't even decided on a marriage. Will what happened last night affect her health? "
"She was possessed by a ghost, and she was overwhelmed with yin energy, so she fell into a coma. Next? She will probably have a serious illness. As long as she recovers from the illness and recovers slowly, she will be fine."
Li Chaoge only said that it can be recovered, but did not say that it would not affect the body. Mrs. Pei let out a long breath and said, "I understand, thank you princess. Where are the other families?"
"Cousin Gao has recovered, and there will be no effect in the future. The abnormal behavior of the eldest grandson Xianggong and the eldest grandson Sanniang is caused by evil spirits. Now that the evil spirits have been eliminated, the eldest grandson Xianggong and the eldest grandson Sanniang will gradually return to normal. As for Master Cao, He? Some time ago, the recovery of the old illness was a cover-up of Li Gui, but it was true that he broke his leg in the garden afterwards. I am not a doctor, and there is really nothing I can do about it."
Mrs. Pei held a Buddhist bead in her hand, chanted the Buddha's name, and said, "Amitabha, Bodhisattvas have the virtue of good life. Please Bodhisattvas, hurry up and get over these strange things."
After Mrs. Pei finished speaking, there was a loud drum beat outside, and the city gate of Luoyang opened. Li Chaoge and Gu Mingke stood up together, Li Chaoge saluted Mrs. Pei slightly, and said, "Evil does not overwhelm righteousness, and purple does not seize beauty. With saints and queens around, the haze will always dissipate. Take care of yourself, old lady, I will go back first."
Mrs. Pei nodded, and said slowly: "Princess, go slowly. Manao, take the princess and Cousin out for me."
The maid called? Agate gave me a blessing, then walked to the front, stretched out her hand and said, "Princess, Cousin, please."
Gu Mingke nodded lightly, he gave way, and only slowly followed after Li Chaoge and Mo Linlang left. The two of them went out and ran into Pei Ji'an head-on. Pei Ji'an came to greet his grandmother, and when he looked up, he saw Li Chaoge and Gu Mingke coming out of the grandmother's room side by side.
The big maid next to the grandmother personally escorted them off, looking like a newlywed couple visiting their elders. Pei Ji'an was taken aback for a moment, and said hello, "Cousin, Princess Sheng Yuan."
Li Chaoge turned a blind eye, as if he couldn't see Pei Ji'an at all. It was Gu Mingke who responded: "Cousin, I'm going? I'm going to the Yamen in Dali Temple, so I won't accompany you in?"
"It's natural." Pei Ji'an stepped aside and said, "Cousin and princess, please go ahead."
Li Chaoge took Mo Linlang and walked past Pei Ji'an without saying a word. Gu Mingke smiled faintly and said to Pei Ji'an: "She has always been like this. Cousin, don't blame her, and leave."
Pei Ji'an watched Gu Mingke pass by in front of him. Li Chaoge deliberately waited in front. When he saw him, he walked over and muttered unhappily, "What are you explaining for me?"
"This? It's in someone else's house. How much? Pay attention to etiquette."
"I'm very polite. They? They provoked me first."
"You can do whatever you want. Mo Linlang, you should have run out of it, just right, she will follow after a while? I'll go and go directly back to Dali Temple."
"actually… "
"no."
The voice of the voice faded away, and the back gradually became inaudible. But it seems that Li Chaoge is very unhappy, complaining about something beside Gu Mingke. Pei Ji'an stood at the back, watching quietly? The backs of the two people, the maid beside him waited for a long time, and reminded in a low voice: "Mr. Da Lang, what's wrong with you?"
Pei Ji'an came back to his senses, smiled, and said, "I'm fine. Go in? Say hello to grandma."
"yes."
The Pei family is observing Li Chaoge, but they don't know that Li Chaoge is also observing the Pei family. Li Chaoge looked around all morning today, and found that no matter Mrs. Pei or the servants of the Pei family, they were naturally easy-going towards Gu Mingke, and no one showed any strangeness. Li Chaoge wondered in his heart, if it was disguised or disguised, it was easy to disguise his appearance, but how could his words and deeds be the same everywhere? Strangers didn't notice, didn't Gu Mingke's family also notice
Could it be that Gu Mingke also has a twin brother who has a similar appearance and voice, so no one noticed after the replacement? Li Chaoge glanced at Gu Mingke's face, feeling that such a coincidence was impossible.
Li Chaoge looked at Gu Mingke one after another, his eyes faintly lingering on Gu Mingke's neckline, which seemed to mean continuing to look down. Gu Mingke has a slender neck and is as white as jade. Wearing it in the meticulous dark uniform of Dali Temple, there is a sense of ascetic beauty.
Gu Mingke kept his brows motionless, and asked, "What are you thinking?"
Li Chaoge smiled. Li Chaoge didn't say that she was thinking of Gu Mingke under the collar? Is there a trace of disguise, but said: "I'm thinking of Gu Sicheng's glamorous appearance and peerless elegance. If there is more A few brothers, don’t they benefit the world?”
How could Gu Mingke not know that she was telling lies on purpose, but he was still amused. Gu Mingke had a slight smile in his eyes, and there was even a smile in his voice: "Thank you princess for your praise, I'm ashamed."
"It's just the truth." Li Chaoge smiled half-truthfully, his eyes flickered, and suddenly asked, "Does Prime Minister Gu have any brothers?"
Gu Mingke didn't speak. He looked forward and said, "I'm about to go out. Your subordinates are already waiting for you. Let's bid farewell. Mo Linlang, come with me."
When Li Chaoge went to Mrs. Pei's house to say hello, he asked the maid to send a message to Bai Qianhe and Zhou Shao, telling them to wait at the gate of Pei's mansion. Now the time is just right, Li Chaoge and Gu Mingke together? Crossed the gate of Pei's mansion and walked into the eastern capital filled with morning glow. The sound of drums and Buddha bells echoed over Luoyang alternately. Mo Linlang followed Gu Mingke for two steps, then stopped suddenly, and turned to look at Li Chaoge.
Gu Mingke glanced at Mo Linlang and said, "I'm in front? Waiting for you."
After finishing speaking, he walked towards the front of the street calmly. Mo Linlang looked at Li Chaoge with a hesitant expression. Li Chaoge turned his head and signaled to Bai Qianhe and Zhou Shao: "You guys find a place, go first? Let's buy food."
After finishing speaking, without waiting for Bai Qianhe to answer, she said, "I'll pay the money."
Bai Qianhe happily pulled Zhou Shao away. Li Chaoge and Mo Linlang were the only ones left on the street. Li Chaoge said, "There are no one left now, so you can rest assured."
Mo Linlang summoned up her courage, raised her head and asked, "Since the princess already knew where the ghost is, why did she still look for me? Even without me, you can still catch that female ghost."
Li Chaoge looked at the blankness, hesitation, and shrinking in Mo Linlang's eyes, paused for a moment, and said, "Because I think that although you made a mistake, you still have a heart that yearns for justice. I want to try again."
justice? The light in Mo Linlang's eyes became more and more confused. After a while, she asked cautiously, almost as if praying: "Is there really justice in this?world?"
"Yes." Li Chaoge let out a long sigh of relief. She looked up at the bright sky, the compassionate Buddha statue with eyes closed, and Gu Mingke who was standing with his hands behind his back in front of the street. As long as you believe in justice, justice will never be absent."
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In mid-May, the Raksha Bird case, which had caused a lot of uproar a few days ago, was heard in public. The outside of the Dali Temple public hall was full of people watching the excitement. Li Chaoge held the sword and stood in front of the crowd, quietly listening to the movement inside.
Gu Mingke was wearing the sixth-rank official uniform of Dali Temple, sitting behind the public case, with a jade-like face and a rainbow-like aura, awe-inspiring and inviolable. Mo Linlang and Mo Dalang were kneeling in the hall, and heard Gu Mingke ask: "Mo Linlang intends to kill his father, and there are all the witnesses and material evidence. Mo Linlang, can you admit it?"
Mo Linlang looked down at the "ground" and whispered, "I admit it."
Even if he did it all over again, Mo Linlang would still choose the same path. She just regretted that she didn't kill this bastard before she went to jail.
"My lord, look, this unfilial girl wants to kill me!" Mo Dalang yelled loudly, pointing at Mo Linlang and insulting him continuously, causing an uproar among the crowd, pointing and pointing voices everywhere. The officer next to him turned cold and shouted: "Quiet. No noise is allowed in the courtroom."
Mo Dalang stopped cursing. There was no emotion or disgust in Gu Mingke's eyes, and he continued: "Mo Linlang deliberately murdered her father and confessed to it. Although she was unsuccessful, the murder was conclusive. Considering that she is young, the crime will be reduced to two grades, and she will serve ten years in prison."
Law and Shu penalties are roughly divided into killing, rod, exile, and disciple. The apprentice is going to do hard labor. Although there is no need to beheaded, ten years of hard labor is not light, especially when Mo Linlang is still a little girl. Mo Dalang kept yelling that the sentence was light, and Bai Qianhe and Zhou Shao were furious when they heard that, they clenched their fists and were about to rush forward, but were stopped by Li Chaoge.
Li Chaoge looked at the front without looking back, and said calmly, "Listen? He? Finished speaking."
Gu Mingke waited until the people below were quiet, and then said again: "Mo Dalang killed his wife in Yonghui seventeen years ago. He concealed it and did not report it. He had no intention of repenting. After the matter subsided, he still abused the young girl. His behavior was bad, and Mo Dalang was convicted of murder." , imprisoned, and beheaded."
What? There was a sudden commotion among the onlookers outside, and Mo Dalang was stunned. When he realized it, he hurriedly took two steps, and kept explaining: "Master Gu, please be clear, I didn't kill people, I just taught my wife a lesson!"
"Wives are human too." Gu Mingke picked up the gavel and slapped it on the table, his eyes swept across the hall with neither joy nor sorrow, and asked, "Can you still appeal for grievances?"
Mo Linlang remained silent. She was insulted by Mo Dalang, pointed out by the onlookers, and sentenced to imprisonment. She did not respond. Until hearing this, Mo Linlang suddenly shed tears. She raised her hands to her forehead, knelt down on the ground, choked with sobs and said, "I plead guilty. Thank you, Mr. Gu."
——The end of "Blood Cinnabar".
The author has something to say: Li Chaoge: Eat melons and eat them on your own house.