bestfiction Chapter 117 Breaking through the adultery
Chapter 117 Breaking through the adultery
Although Wan Zilang had doubts, he also knew that time was running out and he didn't have time to think too much. He and the servant quickly placed the female corpse that had been prepared in advance in the woodshed, and then poured kerosene around it.
Finally, a torch was thrown into the woodshed, and in a short while, the entire backyard woodshed was filled with thick smoke.
At the same time, in the front yard of the palace.
Gu Li was also invited to attend the banquet today, but he was just there for formality. After bringing the emperor's gift, he prepared to get up and leave.
As a result, at this time, a servant came forward to find him and said that Princess Yong wanted to see him.
After many years, Gu Li heard Murong Zhi's name from someone else again, and found that his heart was calm and peaceful.
As a outsider, it should not be convenient for him to meet Murong Zhi in private, but when he thought that some things had to be settled, he nodded in agreement.
Soon, Gu Li followed the servant who led the way to the back garden of the palace.
At this time, Murong Zhi had already brewed tea around the stove, and placed several exquisite snacks on it.
If someone knows Gu Li, they will find that these snacks are all Gu Li’s favorites.
Almond pastry and sweet-scented osmanthus cake were all made by Murong Zhi herself, following Gu Li's previous taste.
"You're here? Sit down!"
Seeing Gu Li coming, Murong Zhi first smiled slowly, and then took the initiative to invite Gu Li to sit down.
However, Gu Li stopped at the steps, bowed to Murong Zhi and said:
"Your servant Gu Li greets the princess."
Murong Zhi's smile froze, and she smiled bitterly, "It's been a few years since we last met. When did you become so polite?"
Seeing Gu Li pursed her lips and said nothing, Murong Zhi put down the teacup in her hand and stood up. Her eyes passed through the beaded curtain, as if she wanted to see into Gu Li's heart.
After a long while, she slowly said, "Are you still blaming me for choosing to marry him?"
"But since ancient times, marriage has been decided by parents. I..."
"Princess, please be careful with your words!" Murong Zhi was interrupted by Gu Li before she could finish her words.
"You are now a princess, and you have achieved your wish. You should be happy. I am no longer the person I was five years ago."
"I have risked coming here today just to tell Your Majesty not to contact me privately in the future. There is a difference between men and women, and I am afraid it will damage the reputation of the royal family."
Murong Zhi's beautiful eyes showed a hint of surprise and shock, mixed with a hint of pain. She seemed to have not expected Gu Li to suddenly say such words to her.
But it was obvious that they were a couple before and had a perfect understanding with each other.
If the emperor had not suddenly granted the marriage and the Murong family just happened to need the help of Prince Yong, she thought, she would have become Gu Li's wife.
But as the saying goes, people go to high places, and water flows to low places. Murong Zhi did not expect that after marrying Prince Yong, the struggle in the backyard would damage her foundation, making it difficult for her to have children in this life.
After this, Prince Yong brought one beautiful concubine after another into his palace. At first, Murong Zhi even fought against them.
But now, she has the title of Princess Yong and cannot have her own children for the rest of her life. She can only choose to adopt a child to consolidate her position in the palace.
However, what she didn't expect was that Gu Li actually came back alive from the battlefield, inherited the title of the Marquis, became a powerful censor, and was deeply trusted by the current emperor.
Do I regret it? Of course I do.
It was only after Murong Zhi married Prince Yong that she discovered that Prince Yong, although he appeared to be gentle and refined, and did not seek to compete with the world, was actually heartless and ambitious.
It just so happened that she recently heard that Gu Li had made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion of the vassal kings and was commended by the emperor. Murong Zhi couldn't help but want to see him again and express her true feelings.
But I didn't expect that when we met again, it would be so unbearable.
Gu Li actually saluted her in a distant and polite manner, and called her Princess.
"Gu Li, do we have to be so estranged from each other? You know very well that I have never forgotten you. In fact, every year, I go to Xiangshan to see the albizzia tree that you and I planted together..."
"Empress!" Gu Li suddenly spoke, interrupting Murong Zhi again.
"Gu Li has long forgotten the past. Please don't bring it up again, Your Majesty, as it will only cause more trouble."
After Gu Li finished speaking, she was about to turn around and leave, but unexpectedly at this moment, Murong Zhi suddenly took a step out from behind the curtain and tried to block Gu Li's way.
But because he was walking too fast and not paying attention to his feet, he missed a step.
"Gu Li, wait a minute...ah!"
Murong Zhi was about to fall on the spot. The stairs were five or six steps high. If she fell to the ground, she might suffer a minor scratch or even disfigurement and broken bones.
It happened in the blink of an eye. Just when Murong Zhi's body was about to touch the ground, her waist was suddenly lifted up by a strong force. Then a familiar and pleasant masculine scent entered her nose, just like many years ago.
Murong Zhi couldn't help but be stunned.
She really hoped that time could stay at this moment forever, that she would still be the eldest daughter of the Murong family, and that Gu Li in front of her would still be that spirited young man.
However, the next second, Gu Li's eyes suddenly turned cold, and a hidden weapon in his sleeve suddenly shot towards somewhere in the rockery.
"Ding!"
The stones on the rockery made crisp sounds when they were hit by hidden weapons.
Immediately afterwards, a female voice suddenly came from behind the rockery, as if she was frightened by something.
"Ah! I didn't see anything. I didn't see anything. You guys continue your work. I'm leaving now."
Murong Zhi was also startled and looked over there. Unexpectedly, a woman in maid's clothes came out from behind the rockery, covering her face with her hands and begging for mercy from Gu Li.
Murong Zhi's heart gradually sank.
Was he discovered by someone?
This girl must not be allowed to stay.
After thinking for a moment, Murong Zhi took a step forward, walked to Qiu Ning's side, and ordered in a cold voice: "Which courtyard are you from, and why are you here?"
Her voice was extremely cold and contained a chilling murderous intent.
Qiu Ning bit her lip and thought to herself that she was too unlucky today.
I was just trying to take a shortcut out of the palace, but I ended up running into this pair of mandarin ducks expressing their feelings. I don't know if I can leave the palace alive today.
Two murderous gazes fell on him, and Qiu Ning quickly thought of a countermeasure in his mind.
"Princess, I was assigned to serve the prince yesterday. The prince had a few too many drinks just now, so I was ordered to go to the garden to find some herbs that can sober you up. I will cook them and give them to the prince later."
Qiu Ning deliberately lied that he was from Prince Yong's courtyard in order to make Murong Zhi consider whether he could kill him quietly now.
As Qiu Ning was speaking, he happened to catch a glimpse of a black robe standing behind Murong Zhi.
She couldn't help but think that it seemed that Murong Zhi's adulterer was of an unusual identity, as he was wearing a black robe that only a first-rank official in the court could wear.
Perhaps out of curiosity, Qiu Ning stole a glance at the person behind him while thinking this. As soon as he looked up, his sight met a pair of familiar eyes.