Their clothes were neat and tidy, and their earrings and headdress were all chosen according to the nobility of the clan.
Unfortunately, it was extremely difficult for Gu Liu Yan to notice Duan Chenrui's thoughts. Other than the silver bracelet on her wrist, she knew very little about the ordinary attire and customs of the imperial family. The cloak on his shoulder was embroidered with white waves, and there were even lines that even after stroking for a long time, she could not recognize.
After grabbing the porcelain seal's hand and walking out, he found out that Duan Chengxuan had already brought people to enter the estate.
"What is he doing here?" Gu Daiyan asked.
"A few days ago, the King had already sent someone to ask for Your Highness. However, a few days ago, we were obstructing Your Highness everywhere, but today, the King has come to our residence to discuss the matters at the border. Even His Highness the Third Prince was unable to stop him." He lowered his head. As a subordinate, she had learned a lot from his older sister, Feng Yue. One of the reasons was that he couldn't be higher than his master.
Although Gu Mingyan's figure could not be considered petite, she was much thinner compared to the others. It was even more difficult for her to find traces of a child.
As he walked into the hall, Gu Danyan felt a familiar and hot gaze on his face.
Smiling, Gu Danyan patted the porcelain and said: "You don't need to bow anymore, bring me to a place to sit."
Feng Zhu was slightly stunned. He first glanced at Duan Chengrui for advice, then after seeing him nod his head, he carefully brought Gu Danyan to sit down. However, after Gu Danyan sat down, he directly opened his mouth and said, "I wonder what is the purpose of Prince Jing's visit?"
"I've already settled down Qing Ze. You should come back with me, right?" Duan Chengxuan went straight to the point, but when he saw the disguised Gu Danyan, he felt that he was a stranger.
Gu Danyan held the porcelain tightly and laughed lightly: "I thought we would all follow the plan."
"Our plans have changed since that impostor appeared. You shouldn't be here." Duan Chengxuan's cold and piercing gaze swept towards Duan Chengrui who was sitting on the main seat. "He's absolutely not a good person."
"I have not betrayed you. If you are unwilling to give me even this little bit of trust, the things that you promised me earlier would be a bit foolish." Gu Danyan calmly let Feng Zhu pour tea for her and asked, "Or, as long as you bring Su Yuwan and Mu Qing to me and let me finish this, I'll go back with you."
Duan Chengxuan noticed all of this and exchanged a glance with Duan Chengrui, who had an unchanging expression on his face.
Duan Chengxuan didn't doubt that Duan Chengrui had done anything, but if he were to tell his directly now, how much of what Gu Danyan believed would happen. He could only say, "Su Yu Wan disappeared from the prison …."
"Since that's the case, I naturally have to think about it more carefully." When Gu Danyan put down the cup, she interrupted Duan Cheng Xuan's words. "Didn't the Duke of Jing come over to discuss matters at the border?"
Duan Chengxuan restrained the worry on his face and said in a low voice, "I've come for you."
"However, I am not doing it for you. I am doing it for myself. If the Fringe is not broken, the Fallen Water Barrier will always be under the control of the two teams. I will never be able to escape." Gu Danyan frowned as his fingers landed uneasily on the table, "Duan Chengxuan, I don't want to waste any time."
This was different from what they had agreed on previously.
They were supposed to solve their own problems and exchange information at a certain moment.
Duan Chengxuan had a seventy percent smile on his face as he interrupted the conversation between the two of them that was wasting time. "Royal Uncle, I thought that if both of us were to join hands and clear out the thirteen cities at the border, then we would be able to capture Duan Feng alive."
"In the future, this will all be under your control. If I were to help you, how much sincerity would you have?" Duan Chengxuan tilted his head. The coldness in his eyes from before was now only indifference, and the corners of his mouth held a pleased smile. "If the future crown prince is unable to show any sincerity that will satisfy this duke, then this king will immediately send him back to Sky Flame City."
Royal Uncle probably didn't know that Duan Feng was only his chess piece.
"If I am unable to give Imperial Uncle any kind of sincerity …"
"Then all Navy Tide belongs to This King." Duan Chengxuan used one hand to prop himself up as he half propped himself up from the ground, but his gaze was no longer on Duan Chengrui. Instead, it was on Gu Dainan. "Including Yan'er."
Duan Chengrui didn't understand the meaning behind it, but Gu Pingyan knew that only then did Duan Chengxuan know where the true Inherited Imperial Jade Seal was. According to the trust between Duan Cong and Duan Chengxuan, as well as the Empress Dowager's actions towards the White Horse Temple, it was likely that there would be an imperial edict next to the Inheritance Jade Seal.
"Don't test me, I know you can do this." "As long as you are willing to help the Third Prince settle everything, you can do as you wish. In the future, if you do not seize the throne, and if you do not fight for the position of Emperor, you can keep your military power and the name of the King of Jing."
The two of them waited for Gu Danyan to finish speaking, while Duan Chengrui spoke first: "Of course."
Duan Chengxuan frowned slightly. "I still need to guarantee something to Yu'er …."
"Then let's have King Zong Ping send troops over. Those who don't bet will not be able to win the bet." Gu Danyan looked at each other with cold eyes, tapped the table twice with his fingertips and said, "If he is willing to help, King Zong Ping will always stay in Yinzhou, he needs twenty percent more military power."
"You're making a loss business deal for the third prince." Duan Chengxuan sneered.
"Isn't it a loss? As long as you are willing to stay in the throne of the King of Peace, no matter what happens in the future, you will definitely step in. Leaving behind a Navy Tide General in such great danger is a profitable business. Furthermore, Yinzhou will become a big city with the participation of King Zongping and the Qi family, and the taxes will be used to fill the treasury. " Gu Danyan lifted his hand to brush away the hair by his ear and closed his invisible eyes. He relaxed a little: "Of course, all of this is still up to the Third Prince to decide."
Those who do not fight for the throne must remain passive in order to be safe in the future.
Duan Chengxuan knew that the situation wasn't right, and even if Gu Pingyan hadn't spoken up, Duan Chengrui would have still brought up such a request.
However, the two of them spent two hours to settle this matter. When they decided to ask the Face-Sage to ask them to settle this border issue tomorrow, Gu Danyan kept his eyes closed, maintaining his previous posture.
Duan Chengxuan only needed a glance to know that she had fallen asleep during her nap. He walked up to pinch her palm and gently said, "Don't sleep here."
"You talk too much." Gu Danyan subconsciously cursed and raised his hand to touch his temple: "Finished?"
"Come back with me." Duan Cheng Xuan grabbed her hand.
"Go and have a dream, and I'll go back with you." Gu Danyan pulled back his hand, then grabbed the porcelain and said, "I'm tired."
Duan Chengxuan could only see Gu Danyan disappear around the corner with Feng Zhu, and his heart was filled with unease.
Was Gu Danyan acting, or was he really doing it for Duan Chengrui?
Not only Duan Chengxuan, even Duan Chengrui was slightly dazed when he heard the names of Su Yuwan and Mu Qing. It was impossible to tell whose side Gu Danyan was on.
But at the very least, he had temporarily brought Duan Cheng Xuan into their camp.