The kindness of King De of Zhou, the beginning of the curtain officials

  Today, the Xiang Fu seems unusually quiet, to the point where Gu Yun Xi's every step is met with an eerie silence. However, within a short period of time, the news of Yu Shao's ear-cutting punishment has spread throughout the Xiang Fu. As for this Second Miss who suddenly moved into Su Yue Xuan, everyone is filled with suspicion and fear, waiting to see what will happen next.

  Jingxin Zhai was the location of the provincial book house. When Gu Yunxue walked to the entrance of the small courtyard, Zhao Sheng, who was guarding the door, put down his spear and said, "Who comes?"

  Yu Nuang's eyes slightly closed, "This is Second Miss."

  Zhao Sheng exchanged a glance with another guard, raised an eyebrow, "This is the study of the mansion, ordinary people are not allowed to enter without Master's permission, Second Miss, please go back and rest."

  Yu Nu took a step forward, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated. Gu Yun Xi's eyes sank and he reached out to stop her.

  Yue Niang was taken aback, looking at her with questioning eyebrows. Gu Yun Xi's mouth was slightly pursed as she stood straight in front of the Jing Xin Zhai gate. Although the warm sun was shining brightly, the cold wind blowing towards them was even more biting. Yue Niang tightened her clothes and looked at Gu Yun Xi's straight back, but a faint sweat had begun to appear on her forehead, and for a moment, she didn't understand what she was going to do.

  Zhao Sheng naturally knew that Gu Yun Xie had saved De Wang, and after thinking for a moment, he still turned around and entered the inner courtyard. At this time, in the quiet room, Gu Zhong Zheng was talking to several middle-aged men wearing casual clothes. The guard didn't quite grasp Gu Yun Xie's current status, and for a moment, he didn't dare approach. Just as he was hesitating, he saw a beautiful face emerge from the side door. His eyes lit up, and he took a few steps forward, "Jin Xin Miss!"

  Jin Xin held a set of tea utensils in her hands, which was exactly what Gu Yingxue needed. Upon hearing this, she stopped in her tracks and asked, "What's going on?"

  "Second Miss is at the door of Jingxin Zhai and wants to come in. You go ask Big Miss, should I let her in or not?"

  Her eyes sparkled with a hint of sarcasm as she raised the corner of her mouth, "What's with the 'entering', don't you see what kind of place this is? Don't bother with her!"

  Zhao Sheng hummed in agreement and softly replied "yes" before turning around and walking out the door.

  Time flies by the minute and second, when that dark color strode out of the main gate of the mansion, Gu Yunxi's face was already drenched in sweat. She looked at the person walking towards her from afar, slightly bowing her head, "Greetings to Duke De..."

  Gongsun Mo wore a dark black robe, with an air of calm and collectedness on his face that was as deep as the carvings on a knife. At this moment, he saw Gu Yunxi standing at the gate, but there was no surprise in his eyes. He slightly raised his hand, "Get up..."

  A faint smile emerged on Gu Yunxi's pale face, but as her slender figure stood up, she swayed violently.

  "Miss!"

  Yue Niang hastily cried out, and Gong Sun Mo's quick eyes and hands immediately supported her entire body. Yue Niang's eyes welled up with tears, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I was truly impolite. The young lady has been standing at the gate for two hours, but..."

  Gongsun Mo furrowed his brow and looked at the person who was about to fall over, then raised his hand and picked him up, saying "Follow me."

  Gu Yunxi did not refuse, but gazed at him intently, "Thank you, Your Highness. Does Your Highness still remember his promise?"

  Gongsun Mo looked at Gu Yunxi's appearance, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, but he didn't respond.

  When Zhao Sheng saw Gong Sun Mo carrying Gu Yun Xi into the courtyard, he was stunned on the spot. Gong Sun Mo didn't even glance at him and led Sun Lu and Sun Zhe straight into the inner courtyard, then quickly walked towards the main hall.

  "The Emperor Arrives"

  As soon as the words fell, Gu Zhongzheng had already opened the door with a smile on his face. However, when he saw Gong Sunmo holding Gu Yunxi at the door, he was stunned in place.

  "His Imperial Majesty the German Emperor—"

  Gongsun Mo had no intention of letting Gu Yunxue off the hook, his eyes gleaming with a deep understanding as he stared at Gu Zhongzheng, "It seems that the Prime Minister has forgotten what I said last night."

  Gu Zhongzheng looked at the wan and haggard woman in Gong Sunmo's arms, his face full of puzzlement. "This... this, how could I dare forget what De Wang said? But why is Yun Xi here?"

  Gongsun Mo's eyebrows furrowed, and at this moment, a light and nimble footstep sounded behind him.

  A string of jade-like sounds fell in the quiet and luxuriant courtyard, as still as an autumn lotus, as steady as a bamboo stone. "I, to King De, pay my respects."

  The one speaking was Gu Yingxue, she gazed at De Wang's back, looking at the raven hair of Gu Yunxi exposed on Gong Sunmo's shoulder, her hands clenched slightly in her sleeves.

  Gongsun Mo turned around and saw that Gu Yingxue's eyes hadn't changed much, "Get up."

  Gu Yingxue stood up, and Gu Yunxie finally let out a low cry and struggled down from De Wang's arms. "Greetings to Father and sister," she said. "I was standing outside the door for a long time just now, so I'm a bit dizzy. Thank you, De Wang, I'm really sorry." Her face was obedient and didn't show any sharpness, but Gong Sunmo saw it in her eyes, and his gaze condensed slightly.

  Gu Yingxue took two steps forward, smiling warmly. "Sister was just thinking of going to see younger sister, and yet younger sister has come to Jingxin Zhai. Last night, younger sister took a blow on behalf of the prince, and sister's heart has been uneasy about it. Today, I don't know who wasn't paying attention and made you stand outside for so long..."

  At this time, Gu Yingxue was speaking in the tone of a princess, while Gu Yunxi's expression remained unchanged, standing still with her head bowed and her eyes cast down.

  Zhao Sheng, who was the last to enter, changed his expression and knelt down, saying, "Young Mistress, I see that you are aware of it. I wanted to report it to you just now, but Jin Xin said..."

  But this sentence was unexpected by Gu Yingxue, her smile froze, and her gaze fell on Jin Xin, Jin Xin was stunned, his forehead suddenly cold sweat dripping, "Miss——"

  "Thirty slaps on the mouth, and a fine of half a year's silver."

  Just as the slapping sound echoed, Gu Zhongzheng bowed and invited De Wang to enter the main hall. Gu Yingxue's eyes swept across Gong Sunmo's body, slightly dimming, "Sister, De Wang has something to discuss with Father, you and I will go to the side hall first."

  "Hold on." Gong Sun Mo spoke up at this moment, Gu Ying Xue's eyes lit up, but saw Gong Sun Mo looking at Gu Yun Xi saying, "Second Miss Gu is also coming with Ben Wang, so Big Sister can rest instead."

  Gu Yingxue only felt a chill in her palm, the cold air around her seemed to have seeped into her body, and she even trembled slightly when speaking. She naturally knew what her father and the German king wanted to discuss, but since it was something that even she couldn't participate in, why did they bring her along?

  "The King of Germany means——"

  Gongsun Mo's gaze swept across Gu Yunxi, who was lowering her head, and he said softly, "This king wants Second Miss Gu to be this king's aide, so today, this king hopes she will participate in the council."

  As soon as the words fell, not only was Gu Yingxue and Gu Zhongzheng stunned, but also the people behind Gu Zhongzheng furrowed their brows. Gu Yunxi, a lady who rarely left her chambers, wanted to be the Chancellor of De Kingdom?

  Digression

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