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Behind her back to back, she stood up.

Gu Danyan's body stiffened. She had not expected to meet the Third Prince, Duan Chengrui, here. She sat down where Qi Yu had sat, as if telling him that he had heard everything clearly, but she still had a warm smile on her face.

"Why is the third prince here too?" She coughed a few times, feigning ignorance.

In any case, she wasn't the one who told him the secrets of the prince's mansion. If Duan Chengxuan found out about it, it had nothing to do with her.

"Today's rain had cleared the sky, so I decided to take a walk. "I didn't expect that I would run into Princess Jing in Hundred Flavors Tower and find out some secrets of the prince's estate." After Duan Chengrui finished speaking, he ordered his men to get an extra set of cutlery, then ordered some small dishes and wine, as if he was prepared to talk for a long time.

Since the other party had made things clear, Gu Pingyan could only continue: "The Third Prince can pretend that he didn't hear it, but it's just a matter between me and the Jing King."

"Could it be that royal uncle is so heartless towards you?" Duan Chengrui raised his head, a trace of care that was difficult to notice flashing through his eyes.

After rubbing the rim of the cup with his fingers, Gu Pingyan felt his throat ache even more: "If the Third Prince wants to hear the truth, then yes."

"Why don't you complain? If you tell the emperor about this, they will definitely demand justice for you." The third prince's speed of speech slightly increased.

Justice is the heart of man. They only helped me to support Duan Chengxuan in the future, and no matter what, it's only because of him. If I were to tell them that he lost his beloved, then I wouldn't be able to live. Gu Mingyan lightly sipped the wine in her cup, looking at him with raised eyebrows. "Although the world doesn't have an impartial person's heart for me, I still don't want to die. Is this a good reason?"

This time, it was Duan Chengrui's turn to feel waves of emotion in his heart.

Even when she said this, there was no resentment in Gu Danyan's eyes. He only accepted his fate in two parts, while he did not even try to hide his ambition for the remaining five points.

Moreover, she could see so clearly, even more clearly than the people in the palace.

"I've already heard that Crown Princess Jing is arrogant and despotic, acting as she pleases, but from what I see now, those are merely your acting skills. I'm still curious as to why you, as the direct descendant of the Prime Minister's Palace and descendant of the Yun clan, want to live in such a miserable manner." Duan Chengrui couldn't help himself from trying to find out what kind of woman the Crown Princess Jing was.

I don't believe that these few identities will allow me to sleep peacefully for the rest of my life, so of course I won't abuse them. However, I rather like the title of Crown Princess and usually use it randomly. Gu Danyan suddenly laughed. His muffled voice sounded somewhat cute.

Normally, she would do whatever she wanted, but when it came to dealing with those people from the Duke Palaces, she could do nothing but feel helpless.

However, who in the world didn't have a choice? How could she be considered to be sullen?

Duan Chengrui couldn't help but smile as he looked at his. "Do you think that Princess Jing doesn't hate Prince Jing in the slightest?"

"Naturally." Gu Liuyan leaned on the table and propped up half of her cheek. She let the waiter bring her the small dishes and the sake of some delicious pastries.

"Then why are you supporting him in resolving the water stronghold's matter? And why are you so protective of him? Does it mean that Crown Princess Jing doesn't want to find another person to work with?" Duan Chengrui pushed the pastries in front of her.

Gu Poyan raised his eyebrows and looked at him, but he was confused.

Duan Chenrui normally didn't seem to have anything to do with this, so she didn't go around to cheer the Emperor on the surrounding hunting grounds. Normally, Duan Chenxuan and the others rarely told him anything about him, but more importantly, she knew that he lived in a mansion and wasn't familiar with the affairs of the world.

"I can't see who can cooperate with me?" However, he might as well give the third prince a try.

No matter what, the first time he'd met the Third Prince could be said to be a joyous meeting.

"Crown Princess Jing is a smart person who pretends to be ignorant." Duan Chengrui shook his head helplessly.

"Fine, but my relationship with the Fourth Prince is much better. Why do you think that I would cooperate with a prince that I've only seen a few times?" Gu Danyan put down the cup and said with a sharp gaze: "Give me a reason."

"Only I can sit on the throne." Duan Chengrui was still gentle.

Looking at the sunlight outside the window, it seemed as if it became brighter. He stood up leisurely: "I didn't expect that this miscalculation would cause me to find an ally. In the future, if there are any issues, I can just give them to Yin Gou and Yun Fu."

"You believe me?" Duan Chengrui stood up as well.

"Why not? You have been hibernating for a long time, yet you are still ambitious. However, I have yet to see your kind heart. Gu Danyan rubbed his forehead and left the Hundred Scent Tower in big strides.

At some point, Phantom Demon had followed him again. Gu Daiyan called him out, "Ghost, you follow me every day, do I have no privacy to make friends with?"

"Of course not, this subordinate is only in charge of protecting the wangfei. The rest has nothing to do with me." Ghost did not seem to understand.

"Your highness has truly taught you well. I really like you better than I like Chengshan." Gu Liuyan skipped into the market. He had no choice but to follow closely behind.

She wanted to see if this Third Prince was worth her service.

However, she did not mind being loyal to others in order to live a more carefree life. Along the way, she also wanted to see the changes of dynasties, and see whether a few years later, it would be a century of prosperity or the continuation of war.

However, she still needed to think about Qi Yu's situation.

However, she panted as she held onto the door frame. In exchange for Qi Rou's teasing, she said, "If someone was chasing after you, you might just fall to the ground and be killed."

Gu Danyan glared at her, feeling helpless. Her physique seemed to be really lacking.

Qi Rou held the red dates in her arms and waved at her. "Did elder sister say anything to you?"

"Just to please me." Gu Xuan Yan shook her head helplessly. She sat on the stone bench next to Qi Rou. There were already a few medical books in her hands. She picked them up and started to read them, but soon concentrated.

When Gu Cheng and Madam Gu arrived, they saw such a scene.

Instead, it was Silver Wing who had just exited the library who saw Gu Cheng at the door first. He walked over to the door and respectfully greeted him, "Old Master, Madam!"

When Qi Rou finally opened her eyes, she saw the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister's wife, so she stood up and bowed to them.

Only Gu Daiyan closed the book and looked over slowly: "How come father and aunt are here?"

Gu Cheng's complexion turned ashen as she walked in with Madam Gu. Just as she was about to slap Gu Danyan, Cheng Yi, who was standing beside him, stepped forward to stop him, "No one can hurt my wife."

"You unfilial daughter! How is it proper for you to not let your husband's family set up a new mansion! " Even after being caught, Gu Cheng was still furious.