Contract Prince

Chapter 141 Give birth to a baby

The horses galloped, crushing the smoke and dust all the way, and finally stopped in front of the gate of Lu's mansion. The sound of horses' hooves and human footsteps startled the crows perched on the treetops.

The tragedy of the Lu family happened too suddenly, if it got out, it would definitely shock the government and the public.Many good people will definitely investigate secretly. Lu Lin had a high position and power in his lifetime and was quite influential in the court. Gu Yunjing didn't want others to find out that he was related to the theft of Ku Yin, so it would give him a good reputation Bar.Therefore, the news of Lu's death was secretly suppressed, and only the guards were left guarding the door.

After Lu Zhong got off his horse, he rushed in through the door and rushed to the front hall.In front of him were corpses, the bodies had been covered by white cloth, leaving only black and swollen faces with distorted pupils.These people are so familiar with him, they have always been by his side, serving him.

In the past, Lu Zhong thought they were slaves and always looked down on them, often beating, scolding and punishing them.But now when I saw their dead bodies, I felt pain flooding my heart.With heavy steps, he walked forward slowly, and finally came to the remains of Lu Lin and his wife.

The appearance of the two people has undergone tremendous changes, and they are no longer the same as before.Lu Zhong never thought that he would meet his parents again in such a way.

His father, Lu Lin, was a teacher of the emperor and a great contemporary Confucianist with outstanding demeanor.

His mother is Yipin Gaoming's wife, she is unparalleled in beauty.

Who would have expected them to have such unfortunate lives?

The draft blew past, chilling people's hearts and the backs of their hands, vividly rendering a sad atmosphere.The crows in the yard were neighing, as if they were playing a dilapidated song of a wealthy family.

Lu Zhong stared fixedly at the dead body of his parents, tears oozed from the corners of his eyes, he rubbed his red eye sockets, bent his knees, fell to his knees with a plop, his voice was a bit miserable and hoarse.

"Father, mother, the unfilial son Lu Zhong is here to see you off!" He kowtowed heavily on the ground, and said repentantly, "It's all my son's fault, I shouldn't befriend Yu Liang, a treacherous villain! I'm sorry for you! I'm sorry, the Lu family!"

From childhood to adulthood, Lu Zhong has never sincerely repented like this time.He glanced at Gu Yunjing with hatred, and secretly swore in his heart that he must kill Gu Yunjing and avenge the Lu family.

To this day, he, who is so crazy, still regards Gu Yunjing as the murderer who caused his entire family to perish.It's just that he is weak now, so he must hide this killing intent.

Gu Yunjing thought that after this accident, Lu Zhong should have matured a lot, and would no longer be as arrogant and domineering as before.She said slowly: "The deceased is gone, my condolences."

"I believe that the Duke and the others are alive in the sky. They don't want to see you sad. What they want to see most is that you turn over a new leaf and start a new life." Gu Yunjing couldn't help but aggravated his voice, "Lu Zhong re- Start being a good person for your dead parents."

"Let go of the hatred you have accumulated, and you will find that the sky is bright and the world is beautiful!"

According to the general logic, Gu Yunjing would not spend too much time talking to Lu Zhong, but after all, Lu Lin saved his life, and the Duke of the country is dead. This life-saving grace cannot be repaid, so it can only be repaid to his son. .

Lu Zhong snorted coldly in his heart: Good guy?When you snatched away the sixth princess, we were destined to be enemies.From the moment you solved the case and sent me to jail, I wished I could kill you.Everything is all thanks to you.Now that you caused my parents to die, you still want me to forgive you?nice guy?To hell with it!

Of course, he would never let Gu Yunjing spy on the thoughts in his heart. He knew that the other party was as smart as a wise monster, so he restrained all the hatred and anger in his heart, for fear that Gu Yunjing would see the flaw.

Pretending to admit his mistake sincerely: "My son-in-law, you are right. I was indeed too stupid before and failed my parents' expectations. Now that I understand a lot of truths, I will definitely behave myself in the future, reform my mistakes, and comfort my father. Mother's soul in heaven. You, can you forgive me?"

Lu Zhong knew that if he wanted to get close to Gu Yunjing in the future, he could only win the other party's favor first, and then wait for the opportunity to kill him by surprise.

Gu Yunjing put his eyes on Xiao Muxue's face, remembering that the princess almost died at the hands of Lu Zhong, his expression became heavy again, "I didn't forgive you, being a good person with you is two different things, there is no connection between them .”

"I'm telling you very clearly now that I will not forgive you. I am very grateful to the Duke for saving his life. You are his only son. Because of this kindness, I will bring you out of death row."

She cast her eyes on Lu Zhong again, and asked, "You almost killed the princess once, do you think I will forgive you?"

The son-in-law is such a very principled person who takes care of everything with great measure.She can release Lu Zhong, but it doesn't mean that she will forgive Lu Zhong for what he did to Xiao Muxue.

"I said these words to you earnestly today, because I really hope that you can turn over a new leaf and focus on doing good. It can be regarded as fulfilling the last wish of the Duke before he died."

"It's good that you realized your mistake. Next, I will ask His Royal Highness King An to pardon your capital crime. As for whether you can take over the Dukedom, it depends on His Royal Highness King An's arrangement."

Lu Zhong pretended to say: "Thank you son-in-law."

Just as he was talking, An Wang Xiao Zhan walked into the front hall.

Gu Yunjing and Xiao Muxue were about to salute, but Xiao Zhan helped them up one by one, and said with a smile, "There's no need to salute."

The rest of the people naturally do not have this kind of favorable treatment.Gu Yunjing and Xiao Muxue don't need to salute, but they must.

Lu Zhong bowed his body and said respectfully: "The sinful minister Lu Zhong, I greet His Royal Highness King An."

Xiao Zhan restrained his smile, his eyes fell on him, and he said lightly: "Get up."

Gu Yunjing stepped forward and asked, "Your Highness, why are you here all of a sudden?"

Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice, "Can I not come after such a big incident?"

Gu Yunjing's heart tightened, and she asked again: "Do all the princes and ministers know?"

Xiao Zhan waved his hand: "Gu Zhong entered the palace and reported this matter to me. I was very shocked when I heard it. I thought of your intention, so I dismissed all the courtiers and came alone to see Duke Lu off. Important minister, you should save some face for him after death."

King An frowned: "Although the theft of Ku Yin has a lot to do with the Lu family, it was only done by Yu Liang, and Lu Lin did not participate in it. This king decided not to argue with him, and buried him with the honor of three princes and nine ministers." Lu Lin! As for the remains of the servants of the Lu Mansion, they were buried together."

"Although Lu Lin did not steal the money from Ku Yin, Yu Liang is the housekeeper of the Lu family after all. In the final analysis, Lu Lin is still guilty of ineffective supervision. It is disgraceful to spread this matter. This king decided to pass this on to him. It was revealed, and it was announced that Lu Lin had a sudden illness and died of illness!"

Gu Yunjing arched her head: "Your Highness has a kind heart, it is really a blessing for the common people."

Xiao Zhan conveyed his will, and his subordinates immediately started to arrange the burial of Lu's family.

His Royal Highness King An, together with Gu Yunjing's wife and wife, lit three incense sticks to pay homage to Lu Lin and his wife.After the worship, the three of them exited the front hall and walked in the back garden of Lu Mansion.

Gu Yunjing cupped his hands and said guiltily: "Your Highness, I am incompetent. I didn't get back the lost Ku Yin, and I don't know what Yu Liang used Ku Yin for? The princess and I went to the Horse City Knife Market to check. , but unfortunately no clues were found.”

Xiao Zhan said: "How can you say that you are incompetent? The son-in-law has worked so hard. If it wasn't for you this time, how could Yu Liang subdue the law so easily. In the end, I should thank you. Although the court urgently needs money, it is short of a million taels Ku Yin, it won't be so tight all of a sudden."

"The king has formulated a series of policies to develop the economy. After discussing with the son-in-law, these policies will be implemented." Xiao Zhan said, "The matter of Kuyin has come to an end. The king has also ordered Lu Lin's death. people to arrange.

"My son-in-law, next we have to focus on national policy. The series of tax laws and policies formulated by the emperor at the beginning were very problematic. I want to make a major reform, but I am afraid of offending the rights and interests of many nobles in the court. Therefore, I can only ask for help. You think of a way to achieve the best of both worlds, which can not only develop the economy, but also stop the rumors of those Xuanguis."

Thinking of those courtiers who were old-fashioned, shallow-sighted, and only caring about their immediate interests, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but feel a pang of anger in his heart.

Although he is now in charge of the government, he is still a prince after all, and has not ascended to the throne.Several imperial brothers and imperial brothers stared at him covetously, if he rashly offended those courtiers, it would always be disadvantageous for him.

Gu Yunjing cheered up King An, and there was a bit of sternness in his eyes, "Your Highness, do whatever you want, and don't be afraid of offending others. You have just mastered the court situation, and many of the former The vassals under King An and King Duan must have a lot of dissatisfaction with you. So now is the time for you to stand up!"

"Let them know that you are no longer the idle prince, but the future emperor!"

Xiao Zhan knew what Gu Yunjing said was reasonable, but when he thought of the faces and words of those courtiers, he hesitated: "The son-in-law will involve the interests of many people, and I am afraid that I will push them into a hurry. A quarrel is always not conducive to the stability of the court.”

"Although Uncle Wang is not in the capital, he is far away in Yizhou, but once the policy is implemented, he will be the one who will suffer the most damage. I have a good relationship with Uncle Wang. My father has neglected me all these years. Uncle Wang has been helping me with good words. If I did, wouldn't it be a bit..."

"Crossing the river and demolishing bridges, forgetting righteousness for profit?" Gu Yunjing glanced at Xiao Muxue tenderly, "Xue'er, you should analyze the truth clearly with your brother An Wang. Liang Wang is His Majesty's younger brother, and you are always relatives. A lot of things would be inappropriate for an outsider like me.”

"You're a son-in-law, so you're not an outsider." Xiao Muxue snarled at Gu Yunjing, then her expression returned to normal, and she looked at Xiao Zhan steadfastly.

"Brother An Wang, when the famous kings of the past dynasties achieve great things, what they must do is to be selfless! It is true that your new economic policy may offend the rights and interests of Uncle Wang and many ministers, but it protects the rights and interests of the people all over the world. "

"The people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the lightest. Since the country and the king are still light, the rights and interests of those powerful and powerful are not even as light. Sacrificing such light interests has safeguarded the most important of the people of the world. This is what a wise monarch should do."

Ever since Xiao Muxue followed Gu Yunjing, the son-in-law's political thoughts and awareness have had a profound impact on her.After being influenced by her ears and eyes, she also has her own extraordinary insights into the situation.

"My father ruled Jiangshan Sheji for 25 years. In the first 20 years, the economic development of the court was pushed to the peak. However, in the next five years, his old man became more and more stupid and implemented too many policies that were not good for the people. These bad policies brought great harm to the court. Therefore, Brother An, what you should do now is to revoke those stupid policies immediately, and carry out drastic reforms fearlessly."

"As for Uncle Wang, my son-in-law and I will persuade him."

"Xue'er's words and deeds are becoming more and more like a son-in-law now. These kind words of gold and jade have benefited Brother An a lot." Encouraged by the two, Xiao Zhan's vigor was rekindled, "Okay, proceed fearlessly Drastic reforms!"

"That's right." After talking about the business, Xiao Zhan remembered the queen's entrustment to him when he left the palace, "These days, you two have worked hard to investigate the case, and it has been a long time since you entered the palace. The queen mother misses you very much. She I heard that the matter of Ku Yin has been settled, let me urge you to enter the palace as soon as possible."

"Xue'er, your sister-in-law is currently pregnant with Liujia, and she has severe morning sickness. She can't go anywhere, and it's boring to stay in the East Palace every day. So she asked me, if you are free, you can often go to the East Palace to play chess and chat with her. Can you relieve boredom?"

In the past, Xiao Zhan was indifferent to Concubine An, Xiao Muxue didn't need to guess, she also knew how hard her life as the imperial concubine was.It is rare for Xiao Zhan to care so much for his wife now, she is really happy for Princess An.So he agreed straight away: "Okay, I will often find time to accompany my sister-in-law."

Xiao Zhanying's straight face suddenly showed some emotion: "Time flies so fast, in a blink of an eye, I will be a father too."

He looked sideways at Gu Yunjing and Xiao Muxue, and smiled: "I thought the son-in-law would become a father earlier than me, but I didn't expect this king to be a step ahead. The son-in-law has to work hard!"

Xiao Zhan patted Gu Yunjing's thin shoulders twice, Gu Yunjing only felt that he was being pressed by a powerful force, and he was a little out of breath.Of course, this power is not the strength of Xiao Zhan's hand, but the words he just said.

She also wants to have a smart and cute child with Xiao Muxue, but how can this be born?

The extremely clever son-in-law had guessed that the purpose of the empress's empress letting them into the palace was probably for the sake of the heirs.Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a dull pain between her brows, and couldn't help kneading it a few more times.

This problem is really difficult, and I can't think of a solution at all.

Xiao Muxue also knew that this was Gu Yunjing's heart disease, so she sighed silently in her heart.She was thinking that after Xiao Zhan became the emperor, the court would be cleared, and she would tell the queen about the son-in-law's life experience.

Xiao Zhan didn't know what the two of them were thinking at all, he just said cheerfully: "Go to the palace quickly, the queen mother misses you all."

Gu Yunjing and Xiao Muxue looked at each other, the eyes were meaningful, and this time they had to listen to all kinds of nagging from the empress.The son-in-law pinched the earlobe with his hand, as if he was sympathizing with the ear.

Walk out of Lu's mansion, get on the horse, and ride Juechen a few times.Considering Gu Yunjing's physical condition, Xiao Muxue shared a horse with her.

The princess rode the horse in front, and the son-in-law sat in the back, stretched out his hand, and slowly wrapped it around her waist, with his face pressed against the back of the princess's neck, greedily sucking Xiao Muxue's breath.

Xiao Muxue's soft voice came from the front: "My son-in-law, this is in broad daylight."

Gu Yunjing's voice was a little cowardly: "What are you afraid of in broad daylight? It's not about robbing women, you are my wife."

After all, he buried his head even deeper.

Xiao Muxue felt a pang of itching, and her heart swayed suddenly.She rode her horse into the palace under Gu Yunjing's various provocations.

The princess was unconvinced: "Hmph, let the son-in-law have a taste of her strength tonight, after all, there is always a price to pay for all kinds of teasing."

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The empress was sitting on the stone bench in the back garden with Princess An, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were joking without saying a word, the scene was so warm.

Seeing the arrival of Gu Yunjing and the two, the queen hurriedly waved: "Come, no need to salute, sit here."

Gu Yunjing and Xiao Muxue sat down one by one, and as soon as their buttocks touched the stool, the empress first spoke, "You haven't entered the palace for a month, Xue'er, you just married your husband and son-in-law and forgot your mother."

Xiao Muxue said with a smile: "How can I forget my mother, it's just that there are too many things to take time for recently."

The empress personally poured a cup of tea for the two of them, and said with a smile: "Fool, the queen mother was joking with you, how could I blame you? The queen mother knows that you are busy, but now the matter of cool silver has come to an end, and the lord has already If you die, you should make time."

Gu Yunjing had almost heard the meaning of this, she smiled without saying a word, a little embarrassed and helpless, and could only drink tea boredly.

Xiao Muxue probably hadn't tasted what the Empress Empress meant, she nodded and said: "I will definitely find time to visit the empress in the future."

The Empress took a sip of her tea: "Whether to visit or not is the second priority. The main thing is that you should hurry up and see if Princess An is four months pregnant."

Xiao Muxue could only smile awkwardly, she didn't know how to respond.Every time when it comes to issues such as flowering and fruiting, and having children, she is always entangled, disgusted, and helpless.

She also wants to give birth, but the key is that the son-in-law can't sow seeds.

The queen was still waiting for the two to reply. She looked at the couple, hesitating and flickering, and she understood a little bit in her heart.

I'm afraid the son-in-law still can't do it.

The queen sighed and said, "My son-in-law, there are some things that I shouldn't have said. But now that you are married to Xue'er, you can be regarded as my son-in-law. Your mother left early, so I will say some things for your mother."

"This man, it's normal to have problems in that area. The key is that you can't feel inferior, you have to face it bravely, and you have to take various conditions to treat it."

Gu Yunjing was drinking tea, and after listening to the empress' naked words, she almost spit out the tea.