Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Lies

Night is not Ai.The twilight scene was replaced by Mo Kong, and the falling of the dark night heralded the end of another Chenhui.The flickering lights in Zhaoyang Hall fell like a curtain, only a few diamond-colored moths lingered around the flickering lights... When they touched the lights, they turned to ashes.It is as fragile as life passing through floating dust.Gao Zhan quietly looked at the moths in the flames, and there was no emotion in his brown eyes.Like a lifeless statue. Suddenly a person came in at the door and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I have already tortured those two guards. They only said that they killed King Hejian by mistake, and there was no other reason."

"Missed?" Gao Zhan's eyes were as cold as ice, "Which part of the rod was the target, they don't know? How did it break the bones of Hejian King?" He Shikai hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, these two are indeed new guards who entered the palace only two days ago, and they may have missed because they were eager to show off in front of the Emperor..." "Tomorrow morning, kill these two people." Gao Zhan's tone was resolute and stern, he paused for a few seconds, and he asked again, "Chang Gong—how is it now?" "I heard that the prince has been in a coma for the past two days, but with Shang Shuling's care, he should recover soon." He Shikai replied hesitantly.

"Shang Shuling?" "Shang Shuling said that Gao's mansion is in a mess now, and it is more appropriate for the prince to stay in his mansion." Gao Zhan stood up suddenly, and walked slowly to the window, his smart and handsome figure looked more and more cold and lonely against the backdrop of the moonlight. Although He Shikai couldn't see his face from this angle, he could feel it. I realized that there was a hidden aura coming from him, an aura that overwhelmed everyone, making people shudder, but at the same time filled with a kind of bewilderment and sadness.

A faint sigh came along with the wind, and with a murmured voice, it entered He Shikai's ears, "Congratulate her——I won't forgive you." He Shikai lowered his head, but there was an inexplicable feeling in his heart.I didn't know what to say for a while, so I could only keep silent for an unprecedented time. Time passed slowly, and there was a suffocating sadness in the frozen atmosphere. I don't know how long it took before He Shikai said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, my lord will forgive you, it's not your fault." "The family member she valued the most died because of me, how could she forgive me again!" Gao Zhan suddenly became manic, only felt bursts of pain in his chest, and a fishy-sweet rush from his throat The taste was suppressed by him again.

"Your Majesty, in King Lanling's heart, the family member he values ​​most is you, Your Majesty." Gao Zhan suddenly turned his head and stared at him with a strange gaze, his handsome and flawless face was distorted, "He Shikai, don't always act like you can read people's hearts. I hope Gao Xiaowan disappears." Man, isn't it you?" He Shikai looked at him quietly, "Your Majesty, are you suspicious of me?" Gao Zhan's jewel-like pupils shot out a cold light, and his sharp eyes quickly swept towards He Shikai's quiet face, as if searching for something, and then said word by word, "He Shikai , if you let me know that it is related to you, you should know what I will do."

He Shi was slightly shocked in his heart, but his face remained calm, "If the emperor wants to die, I will die without complaint." Gao Zhan seemed to lose his patience suddenly, he waved his hands and said, "Go down first, I'm tired too." He Shikai hurriedly retreated, originally wanted to go to the Queen's bedroom, but for some reason, he suddenly felt very tired, so he went straight out of the palace and went to his mansion. The moon glows with bluish-white light, reflecting a piece of heaven and earth... The rumbling ruts crush the wet moonlight all the way.

He Shikai sat in the bumpy cart, staring at the moonlight outside, with no expression on his face.He should be happy that Gao Xiaowan was successfully eliminated, especially when Gao Changgong happened to encounter this tragic scene. As the emperor said, Gao Changgong would never forgive the emperor.But for some reason, seeing the emperor's sad and distorted expression, sympathy and sadness arose in his heart for no reason. "Crackling——" the rutting sound suddenly stopped, and the trembling voice of the attendant driving the car came from the front, "And, and my lord...there...someone stopped in front of the car..."

Heshi opened the curtain, and saw a young man standing quietly not far away. Under the moonlight, that face was extremely beautiful, but exuded a murderous aura like a dark night Shura, as if walking The white lotus at the end of hell, blooming poignantly and beautifully, carries the fire of Asura's hatred. "My lord, yes, it's the King of Lanling!" The attendant accompanying the cart changed his voice in fright. The young man raised the gleaming sword in his hand, and his hoarse voice sounded particularly frightening in the night, "I just want to take the life of He Shikai, and get the hell out of anyone who has nothing to do with me, or I won't be alone." Keep!"

As soon as she finished speaking, most of the attendants had already run away without a trace, and only a few remained. They bravely pulled out their swords, wanting to make some resistance. He Shikai sighed softly. It's not that he didn't guess that Gao Changgong would come to him, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.People, as expected, will grow and become stronger after experiencing setbacks.The current Gao Changgong is different from the Chang Gong when Gao Xiaoyu passed away.The moment he was distracted, he heard a few screams from outside, followed by the sound of weapons falling.He was not surprised by such a result. In this world, how many people can resist King Lanling?

Fortunately, he has already made the first move, and this time he can only gamble once. As soon as his thoughts turned, he heard a bang, and the calf was split open by Gao Changgong's sword. A silver light flashed in front of him, and a long sword still dripping with blood had already reached his chest. left breast. "He Shikai, why do you want to kill my third brother?" Her eyes were bloodshot, her complexion was ferocious, the dark red blood was like crystal petals, condensed in spots on her pale and transparent face, reflecting a kind of desolate beauty that she couldn't bear to stare at.

"My lord, even if I say no, you won't believe me." He Shikai narrowed his eyes, "Didn't you already decide to kill me?" "He Shikai, my eldest brother and third brother were all killed by you, today is your death day!" Chang Gong sneered coldly, "However, this way of death is cheaper for you!" "Wait a minute!" He Shikai yelled in a low voice, "My lord, if you kill me, you will regret it!" The smile on her lips was even colder, "I regret it! I regret why I didn't kill you earlier!" "My lord, you don't want Hejian Wang Juehou either!" He Shi said loudly. Chang Gong's expression changed, "What did you say?" "Hejian King's son, Gao Zhengli, was placed in a safe place by me. My lord, if you kill me, I'm afraid you will never see him again." "Nonsense, why is Zhengli here with you!" Chang Gong stared at him, with a faint look of frenzy on his face. She hadn't returned to the mansion for the past two days, and she didn't know what happened in the mansion. "You always know something like this!" He Shikai took out something from his bosom.When she saw clearly that this kind of thing was the amulet that Xiao Zhengli never left her body, she only felt that the muscles of her face seemed to have stiffened into stone in an instant, and her eyes were suddenly filled with waves, as if they were full of pain, slightly The twitching corners of his mouth twitched and he said, "If you dare to hurt him, I will definitely kill you without a place to bury you." He Shikai shook his head, "My lord, I have no intention of hurting them, but I know that my lord will definitely misunderstand me, so for my own life, I have no choice but to resort to this trick. As long as you promise not to kill me, my lord, You will see him back home safe and sound tomorrow morning." In a daze, Chang Gong felt that his mouthpiece was a bit sweet, and he raised his hand to wipe it lightly. It turned out that the corner of his mouth had been bitten by her unknowingly. However, the wound on this lip was not worth the tearing pain in her heart. one!Obviously the person in front of her is probably the murderer who killed her brothers, but she just can't do anything... Zhengli is the third brother's blood.It is also the only remaining blood of the Gao family... Absolutely, absolutely nothing will happen... She lowered her eyelashes, and faint glints of light flowed away from her deep pupils, she said slowly, "Okay, I won't kill you." "My lord, but I'm still afraid, what if I return Gao Zhengli tomorrow and my lord turns around and kills me again, what should I do?" He Shikai said calmly. "I, Gao Changgong, keep my word and will never break my word." Chang Gong said coldly. "If the prince can swear a poisonous oath, I won't be so afraid." Chang Gong raised his eyes suddenly, and looked at him expressionlessly, "I, Gao Changgong, swear to the sky, if Heshikai you send Gao Zhengli back safely tomorrow, I will spare your life. If you break this oath, I will let you The king died unexpectedly." As soon as she said that, she had raised her sword and dropped it, only to hear He Shikai scream, and a bloody finger flew out like this! "He Shikai, if you dare to play tricks, I'll cut you into pieces like this!" Chang Gong gave him a warning look, turned and left. The night is dark, and it will be late at night and dawn. When Chang Gong rushed to the gate of Gao's mansion, he saw that the mansion was in darkness, and there was deathly silence everywhere.She has not come back for three whole days.After she fainted that day, Heng Jia took her to the Hulu mansion, and then she was dizzy and had a fever for several days, and she didn't get better until today.As soon as she regained her sanity, the first thing she wanted to do was to kill He Shikai, but she didn't expect... But it's strange to say that since she cried bitterly that day, she hasn't done anything since then. tears.It seems that all the tears have been shed that day... Just as she knocked on the door lightly, there was a sound of horseshoes behind her.She turned her head and saw Huluhenga galloping towards her like the wind, and stopped firmly in front of her.He moved his body slightly, and in just a split second, it seemed that he had changed from that pressing and oppressive feeling to a calm and indifferent one.Then, his eyes stayed on the blood on her cheek, and he whispered, "Did you kill He Shikai?" Chang Gong turned his head to the side, and said in a deep voice, "I didn't kill him." Although she has been in a daze for the past few days, she can still feel that someone seems to have been taking good care of her. When she woke up today, she found that Heng Jia fell asleep next to his bed... Only then did I know that it was Heng Jia... "The ceremony is in his hands." She lowered her eyes and added another sentence. The corners of Heng Jia's eyes moved slightly, "He really has a careful mind." "Bang!" The door of Gao's mansion was suddenly opened, and a woman with disheveled hair ran out of it, and bumped into Chang Gong's arms.Chang Gong took her by the hand, and looked at her through the moonlight, he couldn't help being surprised, "Sister-in-law three, what's wrong with you?" Cui Lan just stared at her with straight eyes, and murmured, "I'm going to save my son, I'm going to save my son, he clearly said that as long as I do what he said, he will let us go, why? ,why……" Chang Gong's heart tightened, he grabbed her abruptly, and said sharply, "What did you say?" When Cui Lan was yelled at by her, she seemed to be taken aback, and suddenly burst into tears, "No, I didn't say that on purpose, I didn't mean it, I also did it for the sake of the child..." "What are you talking about!" Chang Gong didn't know that Cui Lan had framed Xiao Wan. "I didn't mean to frame him in front of the emperor, I didn't mean it," Cui Lan shook his head frantically, "I didn't know that the emperor would beat him to death, I really didn't know...I...I regret it so much , I really regret it, now even my son is gone, I, what should I do..." Chang Gong seemed to understand, an unbelievable expression appeared on her face, her pupils seemed to turn crimson in an instant, she suddenly stretched out her hands and grabbed Cui Lan's neck tightly, and said angrily, "Why, Why are you doing this!! Third brother treats you so well, you bitch! bitch!!" "Chang Gong! Don't be impulsive! Ask clearly before talking!" Seeing that Cui Lan's face had turned purple, he was afraid that she would be strangled to death by Chang Gong, so he wanted to reach out and pull her away. Thinking of Chang Gong's amazing strength at this time, as if he had taken root, he was completely motionless. "Chang Gong, stop!" A middle-aged lady stood at the door at some point, "Could it be that you don't even listen to what your aunt has to say?" Hearing the voice, Chang Gong trembled, and couldn't help but let go of his hands. Heng Jia quickly pulled her to his side, and saw Cui Lan's body slid down softly, and he had already passed out. "Mother, I...she..." Chang Gong trembled his lips, but he couldn't say a complete sentence. The eldest princess didn't have any expression on her face, she just said in a low voice, "All come in for me." In the room, the dim candlelight swayed gently. "Chang Gong, did something happen to Zhengli?" the eldest princess asked straight to the point. Chang Gong suppressed the sadness in his heart, nodded, and said in a low voice, "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely not let Zhengli have an accident, and he will come back safely tomorrow." Heng Jia watched them silently from the side, but was a little surprised at the calmness of the eldest princess. The princess looked at her with complicated eyes, and said suddenly, "Chang Gong, you have done enough for the Gao family." Chang Gong shook his head, choked up and said, "Mother, although the elder brother and the third brother are gone, but there is still me, I will definitely take good care of you and never let anyone bully you." The eldest princess's expression was gloomy, and she murmured, "Chang Gong, I'm not worthy of you... This is all my retribution..." She suddenly glanced at the unconscious Cui Lan, and whispered, "Chang Gong , promise me not to embarrass her." "Why, ma'am, it's obviously her..." Chang Gong bit his lower lip, "I can't spare her!" "If she is killed, who will take care of Zhengli and Xiaoyun?" the eldest princess said in a deep voice, "She will always be the mother of the child." When Chang Gong thought of the two children, he couldn't help but tremble. If he killed their mother himself, wouldn't it be too cruel for the children?But…… "I will also leave Gaofu soon." The voice of the eldest princess seemed to come from far away, "I will go to Luoyue Nunnery to become a nun, and from then on I will always be with the green lamp to atone for all the sins I have done." Chang Gong stood up abruptly, stared wide-eyed, and looked at her in astonishment, "Ma'am, what did you say? What sin do you want to atone for?" Just after she finished speaking, she saw strange emotions in the eyes of the eldest princess. Fleeing, for a moment, her heart began to feel uneasy. The stranger in front of her, her most respected and beloved relative, made her feel a little scared at this moment. "Chang Gong, I told the emperor your secret in exchange for Xiaowan's safety." The eldest princess said quietly, "But I didn't expect that Heng Jia...it turns out that Heng Jia knew your secret a long time ago." .” Chang Gong's eyes seemed to be frozen, and it took a long time before he replied, "It's really you, ma'am, so it's really you..." She paused, then said in a hoarse voice, "Ma'am, why didn't you tell me , if I know that you are for the third brother, I will definitely not hide it!!!" The princess seemed to be taken aback, "Chang Gong, don't you blame me?" "How could I blame you, how could... Auntie, what kind of crime is this! You are also for the third brother..." "No, Chang Gong, you don't understand, in fact, I have always been..." "Auntie, stop talking," Chang Gong interrupted her, "I will take good care of you, and the third brother's share, I will also take good care of Zhengli and the others, and will never let anyone bully you, never Won't." The eldest princess's lips moved a few times, as if she wanted to say something, but she never said it. "Ma'am, you should go to bed earlier." Chang Gong glanced at Cui Lan who hadn't woken up yet, and said bitterly, "I don't want to kill this bitch." Heng Jia also stood up, "Then I will take my leave." He took a few steps outside and stopped again, "Chang Gong, you won't be going to court these few days, right?" Seeing that Chang Gong didn't answer, he nodded, "Understood." When he walked out of the Gaofu, he realized that it was almost early morning, and the dark sky hadn't completely lit up yet, but the sky had already turned a little fish-belly white. Looking up at the sky, there was a look of worry on his face, the eldest princess, there must be something more important to hide from Chang Gong...
two days later. For the past few days, Chang Gong has been busy preparing for Xiao Wan's funeral in the mansion.Before Xiao Yu passed away, she had been hiding in her room and could not come out. Xiao Wan took care of everything big and small at that time.But now, she is the only pillar of the Gao family, and she cannot use this as an excuse to evade her responsibility just because of her grief. Even if my heart is bleeding, I have to lick the wound and continue to hold on.Because, there is no brother in front to shield her from the wind and rain. --there is none left. "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, can you play with me..." A little boy's voice came timidly from behind her.Chang Gong turned his head and forced a smile, "Good boy, go and play by yourself, okay?" What comforts her most now is that Zheng Li has finally returned safely, this is the most precious flesh and blood left by the third brother.Even if she, Gao Changgong, desperately wanted to protect him. There was a sudden noise outside the door, and then, a young girl rushed in like crazy, and when she saw Chang Gong, she threw herself into her arms and cried loudly... "Brother Chang Gong, third brother, he...he...I really want to come and see you, but the old man surnamed Zheng locked me in the room because he was afraid that I would cause trouble, and I managed to escape...I... " "Xiao Tie..." Chang Gong hugged her vigorously, patted her on the back lightly, "Don't cry, don't cry..." Xiao Tie clutched her skirt tightly, weeping uncontrollably. There was a misty autumn rain in the sky, and a thick layer of fallen leaves was spread on the wet blue stones at some point, and the red leaves began to wither. This kind of dreamlike leaves became more beautiful because of the sadness that was about to cry. "My lord, you still have to accompany Madam to the temple. Madam is already waiting on the cart." The housekeeper reminded him. Chang Gong nodded, and whispered to Xiaotiedao, "Then you stay here now, don't go anywhere. I will accompany the aunt to the temple, because I want to invite the abbot who was most admired by the third brother before his death to do the deeds." Saying a single word made her feel like a knife piercing her heart. Now she can finally understand what kind of mood the third brother had at the time, preparing for the funeral of the eldest brother, and what kind of despair it was... There seemed to be something rushing up in her eyes, and then, it slowly crumbled and fell into the dust—it couldn't come back. When she walked out of the gate of Gao Mansion, Chang Gong was about to get into the cart, but saw the housekeeper fiercely driving a few ragged beggars, she didn't care at all, but when she turned her eyes, she suddenly saw one of them who seemed familiar figure. "Zheng Yuan!" She blurted out in surprise. The man didn't seem to respond, although he raised his head and looked in her direction, but there was a blank expression on his face. "Zheng Yuan, it's really you!" Chang Gong rushed in front of him, "Why are you here?" Just as she asked, she suddenly remembered that Zheng Yuan seemed to have gone crazy a long time ago, and it was useless to ask . "Big, my lord, please do me a favor, give the little one something to eat..." Zheng Yuan begged her stammeringly, she sighed slightly, and was about to tell the housekeeper to give them alms when she saw the little cart When the curtain was lifted, the aunt poked out half of her face and said softly, "Chang Gong, it's time for us to set off." Chang Gong responded, and suddenly saw that Zheng Yuan's face turned pale in an instant, and his whole body trembled violently, as if he saw something terrifying suddenly... "Zheng Yuan, what's the matter with you?" As soon as she finished speaking, Zheng Yuan hid behind her in fear, clutching her clothes tightly, his voice trembling, "Don't, don't kill me, I won't kill you!" I will say it, I won’t say it...don’t kill my father, don’t kill my mother, please...Madam Gao..." The eldest princess's face also lost all blood in an instant, she stared straight at him and muttered, "Could it be that you—" Chang Gong's eyes flickered slightly, and he grabbed Zheng Yuan, "What crazy words are you talking about?" Zheng Yuan suddenly pointed at the eldest princess and said incoherently, "Gao, Mrs. Gao, I, I remember your voice... Mrs. Gao, please don't kill me..." Chang Gong's mind exploded with a bang, and she stood there in a daze, the expression on her face constantly changing, and suddenly slapped him hard with her backhand, and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about, you madman!" "He's not talking nonsense." The eldest princess looked like a pool of stagnant water, "Chang Gong, although I really want to keep it hidden, it may be God's will. There are some things that I have to tell you. "