The first poisonous scholar in Daxia, starting from the abdication of the prime minister

Chapter 423 Encountering a poisonous snake on the road!

It is estimated that Emperor Wen lived almost entirely in the palace during his mourning period.

He couldn't go back home, so there was no difference between the Ministry of War and the Imperial Palace to him.

During the day, he would guard the mourning hall or handle some urgent government affairs. It must be said that in this era, the emperor was indeed a bit unfriendly to his ministers, but it was rare for him to have more time to accompany Qiao Shuwan.

This woman holds a very special place in his heart, probably because her love for him is almost unconditional.

Even Chen Yu couldn't do this.

In Chen Yu's eyes, as a wife, she would unconditionally protect Gu Jingzhi no matter what he did, but she would talk to Gu Jingzhi about right and wrong, truth and falsehood...everything.

Therefore, Chen Yu is qualified to be the legal wife and is an irreplaceable virtuous helper to Gu Jingzhi. She can make up for the shortcomings of Gu Jingzhi. With her around, the Xiling Marquis Mansion is destined to prosper!

A good woman supports three generations, nothing more than this!

But it is different for Qiao Shuwan. She does not need to clarify whether Gu Jingzhi is right or wrong, true or false. Her love for Gu Jingzhi is almost doting. This does not mean that she is inferior to Chen Yu.

On the contrary, as someone who could become an empress, she was no worse than Chen Yu.

The reason for her different attitude was simply because she wanted to give Gu Jingzhi something that Chen Yu couldn't give.

She and Chen Yu seldom met, but they had formed a tacit understanding.

During this period, with Gu Jingzhi's comfort, Qiao Shuwan's mood gradually calmed down.

Emperor Wen's funeral was gradually coming to an end, and his brothers who were granted fiefs outside the capital also returned to the court to pay their respects. The third prince, Prince Heng, seemed well-behaved this time and did not cause any trouble.

He even took the initiative to chat with Gu Jingzhi when he saw him, appearing particularly enthusiastic.

Gu Jingzhi didn't have a good impression of this poisonous snake, but he didn't show the disgust in his heart.

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Thanks to the finances of the Great Xia Dynasty, which became abundant under Gu Jingzhi's leadership, Emperor Wen's mausoleum did not take more than ten years to build like that of Emperor Xia.

With sufficient budget, Emperor Wen's mausoleum had been completed a year ago, so there was no trouble with his burial.

Soon, the funeral was over and Zhou Quan ascended the throne.

After several years, the coronation ceremony took place again, and Gu Jingzhi felt complicated.

During the last coronation ceremony, he, a meritorious official who had served the emperor well, did not receive the proper reward. But this time...

However, relying on the nominal teacher-student relationship and the fact that Emperor Wen entrusted him with the care of his son, he was directly granted an imperial edict to join the cabinet. In modern times, he would have been a vice-prefectural level official.

For a moment, he felt a little complicated.

The others were very calm. After all, in their opinion, this was a done deal. Although they felt indescribable jealousy in their hearts, they did not dare to say anything more.

Gu Jingzhi is young, and he has become the Second Assistant of the Internal Guard before he turns thirty. How can people not be jealous of him?

After the lively coronation ceremony, Gu Jingzhi declined the invitations and visits from court officials. He just wanted to go home early. He was really tired during this period of time.

He has been in this world for eight years, has started a family, has several children, and holds a high position. If he were in a novel, he would definitely be the male protagonist.

But only he himself knows the truth.

These eight years have been full of turmoil and hustle and bustle... He seems to have never stopped for a moment.

The carriage moved slowly on the street. Although the national mourning had not yet passed, the people still had important lives to live. They gradually walked onto the streets. The smell of fireworks lingered in the city, gradually soothing the tiredness in his heart.

Suddenly!

The carriage has stopped!

Gu Jingzhi also woke up from his immersed state.

"My Lord, the road ahead is blocked!"

Erhu's voice came from outside the carriage. Gu Jingzhi heard it and asked calmly, "Whose carriage is it?"

This kind of thing is not new in the capital. Although Gu Jingzhi holds a high position and holds real power, he is still under the feet of the emperor and has princes and nobles among his relatives.

This is the first time it happened to him!

Erhu's voice soon came, saying: "My Lord, it's Prince Heng!"

"King Heng..."

Gu Jingzhi murmured something. This venomous third brother was not from the same palace in the capital as him, and he ran into him at his doorstep... There was only one answer, this bastard came to block him on purpose!

He ordered calmly, "Make way!"

In terms of strength, Gu Jingzhi, the powerful marquis, is not afraid of the third vassal king, the Viper King, who has been suppressed and monitored.

But after all, we are under the feet of the emperor, and that guy is the son of Emperor Xia, so the royal family still has to maintain its reputation.

Erhu heard Gu Jingzhi's order and was about to urge the carriage to make way, but unexpectedly, a man came out from the carriage on the opposite side.

"Marquis Xiling, we meet again!"

The third brother shouted with a smile and walked slowly towards Gu Jingzhi's carriage.

Gu Jingzhi lifted the carriage curtain and saw the third brother standing in front of the window. He said calmly, "It seems that this encounter between the Marquis and His Highness is not accidental!"

"A chance encounter?"

The third elder laughed dumbly and said, "Everyone says that you, Gu Jingzhi, are so wise that you are almost a demon. Do you believe that my appearance here is just a coincidence?"

Gu Jingzhi raised his eyebrows, but did not refute. He just asked, "What brings you here, Your Highness?"

"Without him!"

The third brother smiled and said, "It's just that I've been away from the capital for a while, and I miss my old friends there especially. So I wanted to meet the Marquis of Xiling. Why don't you do me the honor of having a cup of tea?"

As he spoke, he looked at Gu Jingzhi steadily.

Gu Jingzhi met his gaze without any emotion. He was about to refuse when the third brother spoke first, saying, "Before, you were the emperor's man, so it was indeed inappropriate for you to meet with me. But now that the emperor has passed away and my eldest nephew has ascended the throne, you won't still be concerned about these things, right?"

"Ah……"

Gu Jingzhi's mouth twitched slightly, his expression remaining cold. "There is no friendship between this Marquis and Your Highness. The word 'friend'... I cannot bear it! As for other things... you and I have different paths, and we cannot make plans together. That's all!"

"Tsk..."

The third brother exclaimed in amazement, "It's amazing that Marquis Xiling has entered the cabinet at such a young age, becoming the most prominent minister in Daxia. These words are truly... thought-provoking!"

He shook his head and stopped trying to persuade her. Instead, he muttered to himself, "I wonder if my nephew... has ever aroused the curiosity of Marquis Xiling?"

"Ok?"

Gu Jingzhi raised his head and looked at King Heng deeply.

King Heng still had a smile on his face. He straightened his sleeves, then bowed slightly to Gu Jingzhi, turned and left!

When the third brother came, he walked slowly, enjoying the bustling atmosphere of the capital city while walking, without any sign of annoyance!

"Master Hou..."

Erhu suddenly shouted.

Gu Jingzhi sat upright in the carriage, remained silent for a few breaths, and said, "Follow!