si-mexico Chapter 271 He is dead!
Chapter 271 He is dead!
October 11, the third year of Jianping.
Gu Mansion.
The Gu Mansion seemed particularly lively today. Early in the morning, Mu Kang directed the few servants in the mansion to start cleaning the courtyard and arranging the hall.
Gu Yanqing did not go to the office today. Instead, he went to the kitchen early in the morning and cooked a bowl of longevity noodles for Gu Yanhuan and prepared a table full of side dishes.
"Brother, I haven't eaten noodles cooked by you in a long time. They are delicious."
Gu Yanhuan ate the longevity noodles in the bowl, his eyes full of joy.
"Little sister, happy birthday, and may you always be happy." Gu Yanqing gave Gu Yanhuan the birthday gift he had prepared for her.
Every year, Gu Yanqing prepares many birthday gifts for Gu Yanhuan, and this year is no exception.
"Thank you, brother."
Gu Yanhuan took the brocade box that Gu Yanqing handed to her, but did not open it. Instead, she asked Yun Ling to put it away.
She knew that her elder brother had always been very generous. Over the years, he had given her a lot of gold and silver jewelry, rare treasures, and even shops and farms.
These things are all very valuable, but they are not the most important.
The most important thing to Gu Yanhuan now is the safety and happiness of his family...
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It was dusk.
Jiang Jiang and Yun Yue arrived at the prime minister's residence in a carriage.
"Miss, here we are."
Li Si has always been a man of few words. After stopping the carriage, he stopped talking.
Yun Yue pulled Jiang Jiang out of the carriage. Before entering the Gu Mansion, they saw the Huang Mansion's carriage at the door. Huang E'er also arrived.
The three of them had dressed up specially today, all wearing brand new clothes. The gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion was already open at this time. Yun Ling was standing at the door. When she saw them, she immediately hurried over to greet them.
"Ladies, please come in!"
"Ah."
The three of them each took their own gifts and followed Yun Ling into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Today's Prime Minister's Mansion was more lively than usual. Yun Ling brought three people directly to the banquet hall in the back garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
At this time, the hall had been decorated and Gu Yanhuan, dressed in a bright red dress, had been waiting there for a long time.
"Look at our little birthday girl. She is so dazzling today, outshining all the other girls."
As soon as the sisters met, they started talking enthusiastically, and the three of them gave Gu Yanhuan the gifts they had prepared.
Young girls naturally love beauty. The gift Huang E'er prepared was a set of jewelry newly produced by Ruolan Tower, while Yun Yue prepared a set of cosmetics that she had just developed and customized for Gu Yanhuan.
As for Jiang Jiang, she designed a new palace dress for Gu Yanhuan, found the best tailor in the capital, and spent half a month to make it.
Gu Yanhuan was particularly excited today. This was the first time she invited friends to celebrate her birthday. Seeing that the time was almost up, Gu Yanhuan instructed Yun Ling to ask the kitchen to start serving the dishes.
"Today I borrowed the chef from Mingyue Tower. Oh, and His Majesty also sent two royal chefs to help."
Gu Yanhuan looked at the few people with a smile: "You are in for a treat today."
Speaking of which, Emperor Jianping would also send gifts to Gu Yanhuan every year. They were all imperial gifts. Gu Yanhuan would not use them on weekdays, and he could not exchange them for money. They could only be kept in the warehouse of the Gu Mansion and gather dust.
"By the way, don't we have to wait for Prime Minister Gu?"
Jiang Jiang looked at the servants in the mansion who had already started serving the dishes, and couldn't help but ask Gu Yanhuan in a low voice.
"Oh, my brother is in the study. Some of his students are here today, and he's talking to them. He told me a long time ago that we should start the banquet first and not wait for him."
Since Gu Yanhuan said so, everyone naturally had no objection.
Soon, the wine and food were served, and the four sisters drank happily. During the meal, Jiang Jiang did not forget to give the gift her eldest brother gave her to Gu Yanhuan.
"Jiang Jiang, thank Brother Jiang for me. He is so thoughtful."
Gu Yanhuan smiled at Jiang Jiang, and then subconsciously looked at Huang E'er who was smiling gently.
"Jiang Jiang, you are so lucky. Not only do you have Sister Yun and Brother Jiang, you also have Sister E'er."
Gu Yanhuan grabbed Jiang Jiang's hand, eyes full of envy: "When will my eldest brother bring back a sister-in-law? Will he be alone forever?"
Ah this...
Jiang Jiang was wondering how to comfort Gu Yanhuan when she heard a light cough at the door.
"Cough cough."
The sound was not loud, but it made the banquet hall quiet instantly.
"Little sister, you are drunk."
A cold male voice came slowly, and then a tall figure walked in slowly. He was wearing a navy blue robe with cloud patterns, and he was tall and slender, and walked with the wind.
"Gu Xiang."
Yun Yue pulled Jiang Jiang who was standing beside her, and several people lowered their heads and called out softly.
"No need to be polite."
The man's voice was still cold and distant. Although it was just a few simple words, it carried an unquestionable sense of oppression.
This……
Is it really Gu Yanqing?
Jiang Jiang felt an invisible pressure on her. She didn't even dare to look up, but just lowered her eyes subconsciously. Then she was pulled back to her seat by Yun Yue.
"Brother, you are here."
Gu Yanhuan smiled at Gu Yanqing who was walking towards him and casually pulled his sleeve: "I'm not drunk. But you, you came so late, you should punish yourself with three drinks."
As he spoke, Gu Yanhuan ordered Yun Ling to pour three cups of tea for Gu Yanqing.
"Okay, okay, I'll drink three cups as punishment."
Gu Yanqing smiled and nodded. With his smile, the oppressive atmosphere in the banquet hall seemed to disappear in an instant.
really.
Gu is really good to his sister.
Jiang Jiang sighed in her heart, then quietly raised her eyes to glance at Gu Yanqing——
It was still that handsome face from every angle, and it was still the man she was very familiar with.
But for some reason, the aura around him today was completely different from usual.
If a person's personality can be disguised, can even his aura be switched freely?
Prime Minister Gu is worthy of being Prime Minister Gu.
As if sensing Jiang Jiang's peeping, Gu Yanqing put down his teacup and suddenly glanced at Jiang Jiang. Their eyes met, and the moment their gazes met, Jiang Jiang immediately avoided Gu Yanqing's gaze guiltily.
Gu Yanqing smiled secretly in his heart. He turned his head to look at Gu Yanhuan and said slowly: "Little sister, didn't you say you would introduce these friends of yours to me?"
"Yeah." Gu Yanhuan nodded. She was too excited and drank a lot of wine, so her eyes were a little blurry, but she was still conscious.
"Brother, this is Yunyue, Sister Yun, the head shopkeeper of our Yanlou..."
Gu Yanhuan took Gu Yanqing and started introducing them to him one by one, and only introduced Jiang Jiang to the last one.
"This is Jiang Jiang."
Jiang Jiang originally wanted to hide behind Yun Yue, but was suddenly pulled in front of Gu Yanqing by Gu Yanhuan.
"Brother, I've told you this many times. You should be familiar with her, right? She's my best friend." Gu Yanhuan said this, smiling as he leaned against Jiang Jiang and whispered in her ear, "Jiang Jiang, this is my brother. Haven't you always wanted to meet him? Now you've met him, right?"
"Gu, Gu Xiang."
Jiang Jiang smiled awkwardly, raised her eyes to glance at Gu Yanqing, and noticed his half-smile. Jiang Jiang was startled, then reacted -
Why should she feel guilty?
He is the one who should be exposed!
Yes, I can't be intimidated by his bluffing.
"Gu Xiang, you..." Jiang Jiang thought for a moment and suddenly said, "You look a lot like a friend of mine."
"Oh?"
Gu Yanqing stared at Jiang Jiang. Before he could say anything, Gu Yanhuan beside him asked curiously, "You said my eldest brother looks a lot like your friend? Is that true? Where is your friend? Why have I never seen him before?"
Gu Yanhuan was still very confident about his elder brother's appearance. He didn't expect that there was someone in the world who looked like his elder brother?
"My friend...he's dead."
Jiang Jiang answered calmly.