Chapter 173： trust

Chapter 173 Trust

Gu Changan's body, which was still a little loose at first, froze slightly, but soon returned to the casual look just now.

"Why did the emperor say that?"

Although the emperor has always trusted him, he has been doing his best for him. But after all, accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger, and Gu Chang'an at this time could not clearly know what the emperor was thinking.

After all...the Ruan family kept this kind of thing a secret...

It's too easy to overthink.

It's just that although Gu Changan was alert at this time, his expression was as indifferent as ever. Because only in this way will it be possible to dispel the emperor's suspicion.

However... the emperor's reaction was somewhat beyond his expectations.

I saw him snorting, and his expression was like a child: "I know exactly what the Ruan family is thinking. It's not because I'm afraid I'll remember her little girl's knowledge of martial arts!"

Gu Changan did not follow his words, but still had some doubts: "Why is the emperor so sure that she...is capable of martial arts?"

The emperor glanced at Gu Changan lightly, and pointed out: "My eyes are not blind. If this child is brave enough to guard the vast river for her brother, she is destined to be not an ordinary girl. Don't look at her. It's so weak that it looks like a gust of wind can blow it down, but my eyes are poisonous, and the child's inadvertently revealed eyes... are firmer than her Yasha... um... mother."

Hearing that the emperor was relying on guesswork, Gu Changan was gradually relieved. As long as the emperor has no real evidence, they still have reasons to prevaricate.

Therefore, just as Gu Changan was about to open his mouth to cover up for the little fox, the emperor patted him on the shoulder lightly, and continued: "Changan, you brat, you are becoming more and more dishonest. From your point of view, you Can you fall in love with an ordinary girl?"

The expression on Gu Changan's face froze, and then he smiled softly: "The emperor knows everything about this minister. However, this minister may... change his temper, and he really only likes an ordinary woman?"

After hearing this, the emperor sighed, his eyes were still sharp, but now they were covered by a dimness, and his voice became a little low:

"Changan, you don't have to be so guarded against me. Although I am the emperor of Ning, I am also your uncle. After you entered the court and became an official, you even cleared everything for me. There are only a handful of people I can truly trust. And the Ruan family, I let their family divide the two lands, not to guard against them. It's to attract the wind, and what I want is for others to think that I'm guarding them. Only in this way can I protect them, and there will be no ulterior motives. People want to frame them. I am not a ruthless person, even if I was... I would not do things that would chill the hearts of all the loyalists.”

Hearing such heartfelt words, Gu Changan's heart was moved.

It's just that the more he heard the last sentence, the more doubts amplified in his heart.

He clearly knew that the emperor did not say some hypocritical and sensational words for a certain purpose. Therefore, nine out of ten of what he said was his sincerity.

But...if he really trusts the Ruan family so much...

Then why, the dream he had before...

The Ruan family was wiped out.

Although the instigator was Li Yi, how could the emperor allow it?

unless…

Gu Changan's expression turned cold suddenly, and he had a bold guess in his heart.

At this time, Gu Changan didn't feel how illusory it was for him to judge what might happen in the future based on one of his own dreams.

But he still had more precautions against Li Yi.

"What are you thinking?" Seeing Gu Changan's rare daze, the emperor couldn't help flicking his forehead like when he was a child.

The sudden slight pain brought Gu Changan back to his senses, and happened to see that the emperor had just withdrawn the hand that flicked him. Gu Changan rubbed his forehead helplessly, and said slowly: "Is the emperor still treating the humble minister like a child?"

"Sir Shoufu, who is frightening, I dare to do this to you."

However, Gu Changan shook his head very seriously, and corrected: "That's not true, there are also the empress dowager and the old lady of Weichen's family who can treat Weichen like this, oh yes... and Old General Ruan and You Qing .”

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The night before Sister Ruan Youqing went to Baiyun Temple, it rained.

The rain was not heavy, but it continued until dawn.

Ruan Youqing, who was supposed to have a good night's sleep, was woken up in the middle of the night. Looking at Gu Changan who came in through the window, Ruan Youqing's expression was a little complicated.

Although she often escapes the secret sentry in the mansion and climbs over the wall to go out, but someone escapes the secret sentry and climbs over the wall to come in... It's a bit unpleasant.

Even if...the other party is Gu Changan.

Seeing Ruan Youqing pouted slightly, Gu Changan was afraid that she might misunderstand, so he hurriedly explained his purpose.

Sure enough, when Gu Changan said that the emperor had already guessed that she knew martial arts, Ruan Youqing was a little stunned.

"The emperor... guessed it?" Ruan Youqing frowned, and asked Gu Changan several times.

After Gu Changan returned her seriously and tirelessly, Ruan Youqing looked a little dazed.

Is her acting...so clumsy?

Since the emperor has already guessed...

Then Li Yi...will he also be able to guess?

Seeing the little fox's frustrated face, Gu Chang'an hurriedly comforted him: "According to my understanding of the emperor, he will not punish you or your entire Ruan family for this. And...the emperor actually values ​​you very much..."

Ruan Youqing still looked sad: "Grandfather actually always praised the emperor as a wise king, but... Even if the emperor really doesn't have any thoughts about our Ruan family, it doesn't mean that everyone in the Li family has the same trust in our Ruan family. "

Gu Changan was shocked, and asked tentatively with a frown: "You...don't trust Li Yi?"

Ruan Youqing, who had lowered his head originally, raised his head in panic when he heard Gu Changan mention Li Yi.

Could it be... he sensed something?

Ruan Youqing's expression naturally couldn't hide from Gu Changan's eyes. Seeing her reaction like this, Gu Changan confirmed his guess even more.

But... since his little fox is wary of Li Yi at this time, why...

Why... in his dream... Ruan Youqing fell in love with Li Yi?

It's so inexplicable...it's like being hit by a Gu or lowering your head...

Thinking of this, Gu Changan grabbed Ruan Youqing's shoulder nervously, and said in a very serious tone: "What's wrong with Li Yi recently? Has he sent someone to approach you?"

Ruan Youqing was even more shocked by Gu Changan's question. She looked at him in surprise and saw that his eyes were full of worry, so she finally couldn't help but nodded: "I have already sent someone to investigate and found a The person he sent. But don’t worry, I’ve already locked that person up.”

"Then you must pay more attention in the future. If you encounter sneaky people, you must not soften your heart." After hearing this, Gu Changan was still a little worried, and told her carefully.

Ruan Youqing saw that he was so worried about herself, and the upset just now was swept away.

At this time, Gu Changan did not loosen his hair casually or tie it lightly at the end like before. It is a rare high beam on the top of the head, with a bit of youthful freedom.

Seeing that he was a little lost in thought, Ruan Youqing couldn't help but whispered with blurred eyes:

"Gu Changan, I think...we were together in our previous lives."

(end of this chapter)