Marquis Changxin (Third Update)

Su Liang hummed, "May I ask where the young master has been wandering?"

"The world." Gu Ling said.

Su Liang looked at the sky speechlessly, what a lunatic!

"Let's get down to business." Su Liang looked serious, "Uncle Liang revealed the matter about you pretending to be peaceful before to your grandfather. Although that identity has ended, if someone uses it to make an issue again, because of the royal family's suspicion, I can’t guarantee you won’t believe it. To be on the safe side, you should hide yourself carefully these days and avoid being discovered, otherwise it will be very troublesome.”

"Yeah." Gu Ling nodded.

"What if your grandpa troubles me?" Su Liang asked.

Gu Ling shook his head slightly, "It's up to you."

…

Gu Ling soaked the beans before going to bed. The next day before dawn, he ground the soy milk with a small stone mill, added a few peanuts and red dates to it, and boiled it in a small pot.

When Su Liang finishes his exercise, he will have soy milk at the right temperature to drink. She simply baked two more pancakes and mixed them with a cold dish, which was their breakfast.

Now that he lives upstairs, one of the most important things Gu Ling needs to do is to boil and pour bath water for Su Liang. This falls under the category of housework that he has already undertaken.

When Su Liang took a shower and changed clothes, the sun just came out.

What she was wearing today was one of the new clothes that Yan Yu had given her earlier. It was a light purple gauze. The hem of the skirt fluttered slightly as she walked, making her look soft and beautiful.

Seeing Gu Ling looking at the hem of her skirt, Su Liang asked, "How is it?"

Gu Ling nodded slightly, "It's okay."

"Doesn't she look very gentle and well-behaved?" Su Liang made a face-palming gesture.

Gu Ling nodded again, "Not bad."

"That's fine. If I want to meet strangers, I have to leave a good impression. I can't make people think that I'm not easy to deal with." Su Liang explained, clasping his hands, cracking his knuckles, and humming softly, "If anyone wants to If you bully me, just wait and see!”

When Su Liang went downstairs, Chang An appeared not far away.

Seeing Su Liang, his eyes were filled with surprise, "Miss Su, please go to the Prince's Mansion first."

Su Liang nodded, "Let's go."

Gu Ling stood by the window. The tall and gloomy trees blocked him and he couldn't see it from below, but he could see the purple color gradually fading away in his sight.

Not long after, Lin Xueqing came over and called Su Liang downstairs. When no one answered, she left again.

…

When Su Liang arrived at the Prince's Mansion and saw Duanmu Chen, there were four servants waiting on him to put on his coat.

Turning around and seeing Su Liang coming, Duanmu Chen waved his hand and asked the servants to leave. He fastened the jade belt himself and asked Su Liang to sit down.

"My identity has changed. I have to follow the rules in everything. It's very annoying." Duanmu Chen complained to Su Liang.

Su Liang hummed, "His Royal Highness, what you said is a bit..."

Before she finished speaking, Duanmu Chen laughed, "It's rare for you to dress up, you are really beautiful. I heard that among the envoys from Liang Kingdom who came today, there is a famous beauty, Situ Yao, the granddaughter of King Yue of Liang Kingdom."

Isn't Situ Xie's granddaughter Gu Ling's cousin... Su Liang thought to herself.

"The Situ family of Liang Kingdom has always produced beauties, especially the Yue King's family, who all have extraordinary looks." Duanmu Chen said.

Su Liang mentioned it as if unintentionally, "I just found out that Gu Ling, the original Crown Prince of Changxin Hou, was the grandson of King Yue of Liang Kingdom."

Duanmu Chen's expression changed slightly, and he smiled slowly, "Indeed. This is not a secret. Now Gu Ling may be under the protection of the King of Yue."

Su Liang pretended to be curious, "Will the Qianguo Congress ask King Yue of Liang Kingdom to hand over Gu Ling?"

Duanmu Chen shook his head, "Of course he won't admit such a thing. It's human nature. In fact, I don't think Gu Ling had anything to do with the Gu family's rebellion, but..."

Realizing that he had talked too much, Duanmu Chen stopped the topic and brought up Duanmu Qianqian, "I met Liu Mei in the palace yesterday. She is much more stable now."

Su Liang thought to herself, Duanmu Qianqian has lost her support, how can she survive if she is not stable?

Soon, Chang'an came to report that the team of Liang envoys was not far from the capital.

Duanmu Chen went out, and Su Liang followed. They both rode horses and led people to the city gate.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites were waiting here early, including a group of musicians. This has nothing to do with who is stronger, Qianguo or Liangguo. The royal family of Qianguo has always liked to do things that are honorable.

Many people came out to watch the fun. Su Liang heard many people talking about Situ's beauty, and some people whispered about Gu Ling, but they were quickly interrupted. This is an unspeakable name in Qian Country.

The mighty team appeared in sight, and Su Liang was a little surprised when he looked at the two young generals who were the first to come on horseback. She knew them all, one was Chen Yun and the other was Lin Wei.

Both of them are capable, and they are appreciated by Xing Ji. This time they took on the task of leading the team to escort the Liang envoy to Beijing.

They also saw the beautiful purple figure beside Duanmu Chen from a distance.

Lin Yan's eyes lit up, "Su Xiaoliang is here to pick us up too!"

Chen Yun chuckled, "Don't be so sentimental, she must have been arranged by the emperor to welcome the envoy from Liang Kingdom."

"Is it possible that the emperor wants her to be the crown princess?" Lin Wei muttered.

Chen Yun's eyes fell on Duanmu Chen, his expression unchanged, "It's not impossible."

The two of them entered the city gate, dismounted their horses at the same time, and knelt down to worship Duanmu Chen, the new crown prince.

Duanmu Chen smiled gently and said, "Without courtesy, thank you for your hard work, two generals."

This was his first time meeting Chen Yun, but he was no stranger to Lin Wei.

The music started, and Liang Guo's team approached the city gate. Among them were two gorgeous carriages. The one in front was darker and the one behind was lighter.

Lin Qi quietly moved behind Su Liang and whispered to her, "The one in the front car is Situ Xie, and the one behind is his granddaughter Situ Yao."

Su Liang tilted her head slightly and asked, "I heard that Situ Yao is a great beauty, have you seen her?"

Lin Qi shook his head, "Whenever she comes out, she wears a veil, so it's hard to see clearly, but she is definitely prettier than Mu Ya from Yan Country! Not as good as you."

Hearing the last three words, Su Liang chuckled, "Every flower has its own eyes."

Lin Qi sighed faintly, "Anyway, this flower of mine will not be in your eyes." After saying this, he felt that he was too hypocritical, and immediately talked about other things, "The Marquis asked me to bring a letter to his son."

"Then you go find Prince Xing yourself." Su Liang said.

Chen Yun looked over, and Lin Qi gave him a smug look. He had already confessed and accepted Su Liang's rejection. Now this is just a friend he likes very much. It is natural to be happy when friends meet.

As they were talking, the Liang State's troops had entered the city gate, and the gorgeous carriage stopped.

An old man with gray hair and beard was helped out of the carriage. It was Situ Xie, the King of Yue of Liang State.

At this age, Situ Xie still maintained a good figure, with a straight back, and a dark brocade robe that made him look extraordinary. Looking at his face, he must have been a handsome man when he was young, and his appearance and temperament now can completely crush his peers.

The music stopped, and Duanmu Chen spoke, greeting Situ Xie and saying some polite words.

Su Liang was feeling bored, and just wanted to see what Situ Yao in the carriage behind looked like. After all, she was Gu Ling's cousin, maybe they would look a little similar?

Su Liang was thinking this when Situ Xie's eyes fell on her, with a gentle smile in his eyes, "This must be Miss Su Liang, the martial arts champion of the country of Gan?"

Duanmu Chen smiled and nodded, Su Liang bowed, "I am Su Liang, meeting His Royal Highness the King of Yue."

"It is said that Miss Su is a martial arts expert and a great doctor. I didn't expect that she is also a first-class beauty." Situ Xie smiled and praised, "My granddaughter heard that there is such a person as Miss Su, so she insisted on coming to meet her. Yao'er, why don't you come quickly?"

A girl in yellow clothes with a veil got out of the carriage behind, holding up her skirt and running over. Two maids behind her chased her and told her to slow down and not fall.

The girl ran to Situ Xie's side and scolded, "Grandpa is making up stories about me again." As she said that, her eyes glanced at Su Liang, and her eyes were really beautiful, smart and bright.

Just looking at her eyebrows, she doesn't look like Gu Ling. Su Liang thought.

"Princess Yaoguang." Su Liang smiled and saluted.

Situ Yao's light laughter was very pleasant, "If anyone says I am the most beautiful woman again, I will not agree. Miss Su is more beautiful than me."

As she said that, Situ Yao raised her hand and took off the veil on her face, revealing her true face.

There was a burst of exclamation and praise around, and even Duanmu Chen was stunned for a moment.

Really doesn't look like Gu Ling... Su Liang thought. But maybe the Situ family really has good genes. If Situ Yao and Gu Ling have to say the similarity, it is the enviable good skin, as white and flawless as cream.

Situ Yao is not thin, but a bit exquisite and round, with thick black hair, bright eyes, and two shallow dimples on her cheeks when she smiles, red lips and white teeth, and a well-proportioned appearance.

Just from the appearance, when seeing Situ Xie and Situ Yao, Su Liang agreed with the saying "beauties come from the Situ family".

Duanmu Chen came back to his senses and said with a smile that he would let Su Liang accompany Situ Yao to have fun in the capital.

Su Liang naturally accepted the courtesy on the occasion.

Situ Yao took Situ Xie's arm and smiled sweetly at Su Liang, but did not try to get close to her.

In general, the first impression of the Situ family grandparents on Su Liang was not bad, just looking at the surface.

The music sounded again, and Duanmu Chen led the team of Liang country envoys to the posthouse.

When they arrived at the posthouse, everything was arranged early. Duanmu Chen sent the invitation for tonight's palace banquet and said goodbye with Su Liang.

Chen Yun and Lin Qi were still waiting outside with their soldiers.

"Where do they live?" Su Liang asked.

Duanmu Chen smiled, "The Imperial Army Camp. General Lin can go to the Fifth Prince's mansion. If General Chen is willing to go with him, it's fine."

Lin Yu was not angry, but now he didn't want to care about Duanmu Che anymore. He just smiled and asked, "I heard that the Su Mansion is very big. Can we stay at Miss Su's place for a few days?"

Su Liang nodded, "Of course, no."

Lin Yu pretended to be sad and sighed, "Forget it, let's live in the military camp. No, Your Highness, if I buy a small house in the capital, it should be fine, right?"

Duanmu Chen knew Lin Yu when he was a child. He knew that he was a lively person. He nodded as usual when he heard it, "Of course."

"It's okay to live in the military camp, but it's rare to come to the capital, I have to entertain Chen Beibei for a few days!" After saying that, Lin Yu ordered his soldiers to go to the Imperial Army Camp. He hooked Chen Yun's shoulder and walked to the street.

"You two, you still have to go to the palace to see the emperor." Duanmu Chen reminded them.

"I forgot!" Lin Qi slapped his forehead.

Chen Yun was a little reserved when he first came to the capital from the border, and said helplessly, "Stop it, this is not Jiaye City, nor Xuanbei City."

Lin Qi smiled, "Don't always be so serious, there are all kinds of people in the capital."

"Lin Qi."

Suddenly hearing Su Liang calling him, Lin Qi immediately pushed Chen Yun aside and ran over, "What do you want to teach me?"

"I remembered something and need to inform you. Our Ning family used to have a capable steward named Song Qi. He left the Ning family many years ago and went to the south. I heard that he is helping you grow oranges? I want to ask him to come back to help sell tea."

Duanmu Chen's mouth twitched slightly. Chen Yun was trying to hold back a laugh.

Lin Qi nodded immediately after hearing this, "Of course... No! Uncle Song is the most capable steward in our family. How can the oranges survive without him?"

"I'm just letting you know, not asking for your consent. He didn't sell himself. I've sent someone to invite him. If he wants to return to the Ning family, you can't stop him." Su Liang said.

Lin Qi sighed, "If my orange harvest is not good this year, it's all your fault!"

Su Liang snorted, "My tea will definitely sell very well." He was about to leave.

Duanmu Chen spoke again, "Su Liang, you also have to follow me into the palace to report."

...

It was almost noon when I came out of the palace. Lin Qi really took Chen Yun to buy a house, and Su Liang didn't care about them.

She rode alone past Wanjia Restaurant, and when she heard Zheng'er calling her, she got off her horse and went in.

Half an hour later, Su Liang left the restaurant, holding a food box in her hand, and got on her horse again to go home.

Before she saw Gu Ling, she saw Xing Yusheng and Lin Xueqing rowing on the lake.

"You really don't treat yourself as outsiders." Su Liang joked.

Xing Yusheng said calmly, "My house is small and there is no lake. Qing'er wanted to row a boat, so she came to you. What outsider? How can there be an outsider? Would you give the key to your house to an outsider?"

Su Liang glanced at the second floor of Yuanming Pavilion. From her angle, she couldn't see if there was anyone by the window, but she intuitively felt that Gu Ling was inside.

"Sister Su, come quickly!" Lin Xueqing waved at Su Liang.

"Wait a minute, I'll put my things down." Su Liang returned to Yuanming Pavilion and went upstairs to see Gu Ling sitting in her room reading a book.

Su Liang took out the lunch he brought for him, "I met your grandfather and your cousin, both are very beautiful."

Gu Ling didn't answer.

Su Liang was a little curious, "Do you know your little cousin?"

Gu Ling looked indifferent, "I met her once when I was young, I don't know her."

"I don't know if they are talking about you now." Su Liang sighed.

Hearing Lin Xueqing outside calling her to go out to play, Su Liang opened the window and said, "I'm tired, sleep for a while." After saying that, she closed the window.

Thinking of something else, Su Liang opened the window again and said to the lake, "Xing Yusheng, your father wrote you a letter, which is in Lin Ershan's hand."

Xing Yusheng, who was rowing, was stunned for a moment, and then heard Lin Xueqing urging, "Then let's go back quickly and take the letter to see grandma!"

"Oh." Xing Yusheng nodded, rowed the famous boat to the shore, carried Lin Xueqing down, and the two went home.

...

That night, the palace held a banquet to entertain Situ Xie, the King of Yue of Liang.

Su Liang was among the invited guests. She didn't put on makeup, but just changed into a plain skirt, waiting for Xing Yusheng and Lin Xueqing to come and call her, and set off together.

"Is your grandma not going?" Su Liang asked Xing Yusheng.

Xing Yusheng shook her head, "Grandma is not feeling well, so they are not going." This "they" refers to Miao and her children.

"Sister Su, I heard that the Princess Yaoguang is very beautiful. You saw her today. How is it?" Lin Xueqing asked curiously.

Su Liang thought for a moment and said, "She is only eighteen times more beautiful than Mu Ya!"

Lin Xueqing couldn't help laughing, "Why is it eighteen times?"

"No reason, I just said it." Su Liang pinched Lin Xueqing's face.

"How many times more beautiful is Princess Yaoguang than me?" Lin Xueqing asked with a smile.

"You have to ask your husband about this." Su Liang said.

Xing Yusheng, who was following behind, finally had the opportunity to speak, "Qing'er is the most beautiful! She is eighteen times more beautiful than Su Liang, I said it!"

Lin Xueqing smiled crookedly at Su Liang, "Sister Su, if you want to hit him, just hit him, don't hit me, I didn't say that."

Xing Yusheng:... She is really his dear and good daughter-in-law.

After entering the palace, the banquet was a scene of wealth and prosperity.

Su Liang is now just an imperial physician. He wanted to sit with Lin Xueqing, but she actually had a special seat, and it was very close to the front, and next to her was the sixth princess Duanmu Qianqian.

As Duanmu Chen said, Duanmu Qianqian looked much more mature and stable than a few months ago. She sat there quietly and looked away calmly when she met Su Liang's eyes.

Su Liang thought that the marriage with Liang Kingdom would be discussed again, but not long after the banquet started, Situ Xie publicly asked for the marriage of Duanmu Qianqian, the sixth princess of Gan Kingdom, to be the crown princess on behalf of the crown prince of Liang Kingdom, that is, his nephew Situ Kun.

Duanmu Yi did not make a fuss and readily agreed, and promised to use Nanfeng City as one of the dowries for Duanmu Qianqian.

Lin Qi, who was sitting very far back, rolled his eyes silently.

Su Liang was naturally familiar with Nanfeng City. It was the Liang Kingdom city that she had won in the previous duel with Wei Hao. Now Duanmu Yi was going to give it back.

Of course, there was nothing to be angry about. The game between the two countries was not as simple as it seemed. The city was a tool for trading for Liang Kingdom, and the same was true for Gan Kingdom. Since it could be given, it meant that greater benefits could be obtained.

Thus, Duanmu Qianqian's lifelong event was decided in the jokes of Duanmu Yi and Situ Xie. From beginning to end, she was just like a vase placed there, and no one even thought of asking her if she was willing. She probably only knew a name of her fiancé.

Su Liang didn't feel sorry for Duanmu Qianqian. Everyone has their own destiny. She was born with the glory of a princess, and marrying a princess has always been the fate of a princess.

But the more contact he had with the royal family, the more Su Liang felt like he wanted to stay away. Life is not easy. She hopes that there will be less intrigue in her life and that emotional matters will be more pure.

After three rounds of wine, Su Liang concentrated on peeling and eating grapes, and then heard Gu Ling's name without warning.

Su Liang lowered his head, so he didn't show any abnormality. Then he peeled off the skin of a grape and put the crystal pulp into his mouth. The juice flowed between his teeth and cheeks, and it was very sweet.

The atmosphere at the banquet quickly became quiet after Situ Xie said the name. Even Duanmu Chen picked up his wine glass and narrowed his eyes.

The smile on Duanmu Yi's face faded, "King Yue, Gu Ling's surname is Gu. He is from the Qian Kingdom. He has committed a serious crime of rebellion and is unforgivable."

Situ Xie sighed, stood up, faced Duanmu Yi, and bowed deeply, "That is the king's direct grandson. Because of the distance, he neglected to take care of him. As for the conclusion of Gu Yuan's rebellion, I, the king There is no objection. He has done something treacherous and deserved it. However, Gu Ling has been withdrawn since he was a child, and he rarely interacts with others. Gu Ling was absolutely not involved in this matter. I beg Emperor Qian to give my grandson another chance to be a new man. I can guarantee that he will never do anything detrimental to the country of Qian in the future."

Duanmu Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the old man standing there with a bow, and said calmly, "According to the King of Yue, do you know where Gu Ling is?"

Situ Xie did not stand up, but sighed deeply and said, "I don't know, but I have been looking for him. If some emperor can be merciful and cancel the wanted order for him, I think he will be willing to come out and live a normal life."

"What if I don't agree?" Duanmu Yi snorted coldly.

Situ Xie said in a deep voice, "If Emperor Qian has any conditions, just ask for them. As long as I can do it, I will do my best."

Duanmu Yi was silent, and the sound of needles dropping could be heard throughout the palace.

Situ Xie just stood there with a ninety-degree bow. He could have discussed this matter with Duanmu Yi alone. Even if he knelt down to Duanmu Yi behind his back, it would not be any more embarrassing than begging in public now.

Su Liang was thinking, this is actually necessary. The wanted arrest of Gu Ling belongs to the "internal affairs" of the Qian Kingdom, and Situ Xie's behavior is to interfere in the internal affairs of the Qian Kingdom, even though Gu Ling is his grandson, and the word "foreign" means two families.

Even if Duanmu Yi really wanted to let Gu Ling go, he would still have to let the world know that it was Situ Xie who begged him. He was just kind and tolerant, plus he gave Situ Xie face, instead of being afraid of Liang Guo or Situ Xie. .

The silent atmosphere felt very depressing, and the sudden laughter made people's hearts skip a beat.

"Why don't you help the King of Yue up quickly?" Duanmu Yi seemed to have just lost his mind, "I naturally have to give face to the King of Yue's request. Now that I think about it, I watched Gu Ling grow up. He has indeed been different since he was a child. , is not close to the Gu family, and has lived in Huguo Temple all year round. Master Puhui once said that he has a close relationship with the Buddha. From now on, the wanted order against Gu Ling will be lifted."

Situ Xie, who was helped by Situ Yao to straighten up, almost lost his balance, so he bowed down again and thanked Duanmu Yi.

Duanmu Yi laughed heartily, "However, I can let Gu Ling go and let bygones be bygones. But he is still a subject of Qian Kingdom, so I will give him the title of Marquis of Changxin and wait for his return!"

Su Liang knew that Duanmu Yi meant that Gu Ling's identity could be restored, but he could not go to Liang Kingdom to join Situ Xie openly and become a Liang national. He gave the cursed title to Gu Ling. As long as Gu Ling showed up, he would be controlled by the Qian Kingdom royal family.

From the perspective of the king of a country, it is necessary to punish the nine clans for the serious crime of rebellion, so Duanmu Yi's move can indeed be regarded as "grace." It was normal for him not to accept Gu Ling becoming a Liangguo native. After all, if a rebel he let go would help the enemy to deal with him in the future, how would he lose face?

Su Liang breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how undercurrent the situation is, after tonight, the name Gu Ling is no longer a taboo. As the new Marquis of Changxin, he can appear openly and openly in the capital of Qian Kingdom.