Father Gu Yanwen brought two men in.

  A year or two older, with a twenty-something appearance, wearing a cyan cloud-patterned straight robe, tall and sturdy, with a dark complexion on his forehead, having a military majesty. When he's not smiling, his thick eyebrows are slightly furrowed, and there's a hint of murderous aura flowing around the corners of his eyes.

  Another was relatively young, twelve or thirteen years old, not much older than Gu Jin. He was thin and pale, with skin as white as porcelain, delicate features and charming eyes, looking like a girl.

  Gu Jinzhi's gaze swept over the two of them and finally landed on the handsome man.

  For a moment, the image of her past life husband Zhu Zhongjun floated to the top of her mind and gradually merged with the handsome man in front of her, surprisingly similar.

  The creator is truly amazing.

  In these twelve years, Gu Jingzhou rarely thought of Zhu Zhongjun.

  In memory, the most impressive is still Zhu Zhongjun's youthful appearance.

  She first met Zhu Zhongjun when he was about the same age as the young man in front of her. At that time, Gu Jing followed his parents from Changzhou back to Beijing and attended junior high school, and his deskmate was Zhu Zhongjun.

  After a brief junior high school career, they entered different high schools and lost contact. Different high schools, different universities, they became strangers.

  Later, Gu Jinzhi met Zhu Zhongjun again when they were arranged for a blind date.

  They were neighbors who became husband and wife, had children, worked hard separately, then met once every few months or years, until they even forgot that they were a couple.

  In Gu Jincheng's life, Zhu Zhongjun occupied a negligible part. Conversely, Zhu Zhongjun didn't have much affection for her either.

  If it weren't for this young man in front of her, she wouldn't have thought of him at all.

  She was lost in thought when she heard her grandfather paying respects and addressing someone as "King of Nanchang, King of Luyang."

  The one who looks like Zhu Zhongjun is Luoyang Wang.

  She followed her grandfather and bowed.

  She had heard of the Prince of Luyang when she was in the capital, who was the youngest son of the Empress Dowager and the most favored by her. There were also rumors that the Empress Dowager had once wanted to make the Prince of Luyang the crown prince.

  Unfortunately, Luoyang Wang was born with a deficiency, he had a bit...

  In colloquial terms, Luoyang Wang is a bit mentally deficient and is half an idiot.

  After Gu Jing got up from his courtesy, he took another look at him. Sure enough, between his delicate eyebrows, there was a kind of foolishness that couldn't be hidden.

  If King Louyang was the previous life of Zhu Zhongjun, then Gu Jin would understand why Zhu Zhongjun was so cunning and had little affection for his parents, wife, children, and everyone else.

  It turns out that God is making up for his shortcomings in his previous life!

  She slightly raised the corner of her lips, with a faint smile that seemed to be there and yet not there, and her eyes shifted away from Luoyang Wang.

  Nanchang Wang ignored her as she was just a maid, while Luoyang Wang, being close to Gu Jin's age, took more glances at her.

  His silly smile at Gu Zhen, his smile is pure and unadulterated, so sincere.

  Zhu Zhongjun would never smile like this!

  Gu Jin thought.

  His father, Gu Yanwen, slightly furrowed his brow, unsure why Gu Jin hadn't retreated. Seeing Luoyang Wang looking at Gu Jin, he introduced her as his eldest daughter.

  Nanchang Wang then looked at her.

  She was just a little maid, with an immature face that had not yet shed its youthful awkwardness, and he quickly lost interest and shifted his gaze.

  "Alright, you go ahead and attend to your business." Old Master Gu said to Gu Yanjin after everyone had sat down.

  Gu Yanzhong's courtesy name was Zhiye, derived from the meaning of "臻" in the Book of Songs.

  He said that he stood up and paid his respects to the two princes, then also paid his respects to Old Man Gu, before turning around and walking out.

  "It's been over six years since we parted ways in Kyoto." King of Nanchang sighed, "Is your body still healthy?"

  "I'm just an old bone now, don't bother remembering me, Your Majesty." said Old Master Gu.

  Lou Yang Wang couldn't help but keep turning his head to look at Gu Jinzhi who had sat back down at the desk behind him.

  Gu Jin bowed his head and read the book.

  "...How did you come all the way to Yanling this time?" Mr. Gu asked King Nanchang, "Are you planning to stay for a few more days? If you don't mind, I'll have someone tidy up a courtyard for you to rest in, it's just a bit simple."

  Nanchang Wang hesitated for a moment and said, "No need to trouble you, our boat is just docked at the pier. Let's meet briefly before we set off. This time it's to return to Beijing to pay respects to my mother."

  Old Gu's heart skipped a beat.

  Is the Empress Dowager all right?

  These have actual territorial kings, without an imperial summons they are not allowed to enter the capital. Now it's not even New Year's, how can you suddenly summon these two brothers?

  There is only one reason, which is that the Empress Dowager may be seriously ill.

  "May the Empress Dowager be blessed with good fortune and longevity?" asked Mr. Gu.

  Nanchang Wang did not answer, but looked at Luyang Wang and said: "Sixth brother, didn't you just say when you came in that this courtyard looks good? Want to take a walk around?"

  The Empress Dowager indeed had something on her mind, so King Nanchang wanted to hold off Prince Luoyang from speaking again.

  King Louyang didn't understand any of this, stood up and clapped his hands with a laugh: "Good! Good!"

  Then he pulled Gu Jinzhi's sleeve, "Let's go play in the courtyard!" He thought it would be Gu Jinzhi taking him.

  He spoke like a child of four or five years old.

  Recalling his expressionless face from the past life, Gu Jin suddenly sighed: The same face, this little fool... It's really interesting to look at.

  Gu Jinzhi stood up with the momentum and personally led him out of his grandfather's small study, followed by two young servants.

  She glanced at him several times, wondering if he was really foolish or just pretending to be.

  She didn't see through it.

  Maybe he's as good at acting as he was in his past life, those movie emperors aren't even worth watching compared to him?

  Maybe I've really gone stupid.

  "What's your name?" he asked Gu Jin with a silly tone, "My mother called me Zhong Jun, what did your mother call you?"

  He is also known as Zhu Zhongjun.

  Gu Jin's heart flashed with something.

  She said: "Little Seven." She was seventh in line at home.

  Zhu Zhongjun chuckled and directly called her Xiao Qi, frequently praising their home's courtyard as beautiful.

  Gu Jinzhi watched for a couple of minutes, and when Wang Nanchang and his grandfather should have finished talking, he took Zhu Zhongjun back.

  Nanchang Wang was about to send someone to find them, and he was ready to bid farewell.

  Zhu Zhongjun was reluctant as soon as he heard that they were leaving and pulled on his brother's sleeve: "It's so hard to get by on the boat, let's go tomorrow!"

  He wanted to stay at Gu's house for one night.

  Wang Nanchang disagreed and turned around to leave.

  "Can I take Little Qi back to my mansion and have her accompany me like Qianlan?" He pointed at Gu Jinzhi, asking the King of Nanchang.

  Wang Nanchang coughed lightly.

  So Qianlan is either his maid or concubine?

  "Are you not listening to Second Brother's words?" Nan Chang Wang saw Zhu Zhongjun being evasive and immediately turned stern.

  Zhu Zhongjun then followed him.

  Seeing off Nanchang Wang and Luyang Wang, his grandfather's mood plummeted.

  Is he worried about Empress Dowager?

  What else did Wang of Nanchang say?

  "Let's take a break today." He said to Gu Jinzhi.

  Send Gu Jinzhi back.

  Gu Jinzhi returned from her grandfather's place and went straight to her parents' courtyard, planning to pay her respects before returning to her room.

  His father had a guest, who was Governor Hu Ze Yu.

  Is it because of Hu Jie's illness?

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