This Is a Disease

The secret guard who was responsible for monitoring Gu Ling's every move day and night had met Duanmu Yi before Gu Ling entered the palace and reported the second "abnormal situation" that occurred to Gu Ling after Yan Shiqi appeared that night.

"What did you say?" Duanmu Yi almost doubted his ears after hearing this.

The secret guard repeated the story respectfully, "When Marquis Gu received the order, he left the restaurant and prepared to ride into the palace. He happened to meet Doctor Su who had just arrived in Beijing and passed by the restaurant. The two horses almost collided. Doctor Su went to help Marquis Gu and praised Marquis Gu's beauty in public, as if he was fascinated."

Duanmu Yi's mind flashed with Su Liang's crazy look at Gu Ling in the street, and he immediately shook his head, "Impossible! Su Liang is not such a superficial person!"

The secret guard blurted out, "But that's Miss Gu..."

Duanmu Yi's face darkened. Gu Ling was not only beautiful, but also had a temperament like a banished immortal, and she was also a master. Could Su Liang really fall in love with him at first sight?

Someone outside the door reported that the prince had arrived.

Duanmu Yi waved his hand, and the secret guard disappeared.

At this time, Gu Ling had already entered the palace gate. Duanmu Chen was one step ahead of him. After saluting, he sat upright and waited for Gu Ling to come.

Duanmu Chen knew that Duanmu Yi summoned him and Gu Ling at the same time to discuss how to save Nian Jincheng. Although no one was found in the end after the city was sealed off and searched a few days ago, it was not without results, as there was a clear clue.

If it was really the work of Yan Shiba and Yan Shiqi, the two assassin leaders of Yanyun Tower, Duanmu Yi and Duanmu Chen both thought that it was normal that they were not caught that day. Yanyun Tower is well-known and has many assassins. Ordinary searches can't do anything to them. Maybe they have run away now, or they are hiding somewhere in the capital.

But since there are important clues to Nian Jincheng's whereabouts, we can't do nothing.

Duanmu Chen has not yet learned that Su Liang fell in love with Gu Ling on the street, because he went directly to the palace after receiving the notice. Since Gu Ling returned to Beijing, Duanmu Chen has not had any contact with him.

"Chen'er, do you know that Gu Ling is a strong martial artist?" Duanmu Yi asked.

Duanmu Chen was obviously stunned for a moment, "I have not heard of this matter, father."

In fact, Duanmu Chen was not surprised that Gu Ling knew martial arts. The reason was the same. If Gu Ling was weak, he would have died long ago.

What surprised Duanmu Chen even more was that Duanmu Yi suddenly mentioned this matter to him. Was it because he was afraid of Gu Ling?

"That night, Yan Shiqi, the owner of Yanyun Tower, went to find him and was beaten back two steps by him." Duanmu Yi sighed, "He has always been very hidden."

Duanmu Chen was a little surprised to hear this, "Gu Ling is so powerful?"

But in this regard, Duanmu Chen thought it proved that Gu Ling had no intention of rebellion. Martial arts cannot be achieved overnight or in three to five years. As the eldest son of the rebel Gu Yuan, if Gu succeeded in his rebellion, his future would be Duanmu Chen's present. And that time, there was obviously the shadow of Situ Xie, the King of Yue of Liang, behind Gu.

But, there was no trace of Gu Ling, and even Gu Yuan scolded Gu Ling several times at home, saying that he was a bad boy and wanted to strangle him to death...

In short, Gu Ling was so powerful, but he refused to help Gu Yuan at the beginning, and even did not save Gu's family after the accident. At least there is no evidence that he had contact with Situ Xie. From common sense, Gu Ling's behavior is not only unrelated to treason, but even anti-treason.

The father and son chatted briefly for a few words, and Gu Ling arrived.

Duanmu Chen looked at her secretly and couldn't help but sigh that Gu Ling was really blessed by God, beautiful and dazzling, not like an ordinary person.

"Didn't Gu Hou encounter anything these days?" Duanmu Yi said in a gentle tone.

Gu Ling shook his head, "I'm waiting, and the people from Yanyun Tower didn't show up again."

"I heard that Gu Hou almost had an accident in the street market just now?" Duanmu Yi mentioned it as if unintentionally, "Are you not injured?"

Duanmu Chen's eyes flickered slightly. Duanmu Yi had received the news of what happened on the street just now? Of course, he sent someone to keep an eye on Gu Ling, and he was not afraid to let Gu Ling know about it. Perhaps, whether he said it or not, Gu Ling knew it in his heart. In this case, there was no need to hide it.

Duanmu Chen was very curious about what happened to Gu Ling on the street that was worth Duanmu Yi's special question.

Gu Ling looked indifferent, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's nothing. I just ran into the rumored martial arts champion Miss Su Liang."

Duanmu Chen's heart moved! It was actually related to Su Liang? No wonder Duanmu Yi asked! What happened? Did Gu Ling and Su Liang have an argument on the street? In terms of Gu Ling's and Su Liang's personalities, it was unlikely. Could it be that Gu Ling fell in love with Su Liang?

But Duanmu Chen looked at Gu Ling's expression and said Su Liang's name so indifferently, which was really unlikely.

Duanmu Yi smiled, "What does Gu Hou think of Su Liang?"

Duanmu Chen felt that this question was a bit like trying to match Gu Ling and Su Liang, but this was not what Duanmu Yi would do. He felt that the atmosphere had become a little weird, and had deviated from the original purpose of their meeting.

Gu Ling's face was calm, "This is our first meeting, and I don't know much about Su Zhuangyuan."

"The first impression is the most profound. Tell me, what is your impression of Su Liang?" Duanmu Yi still did not give up this question.

Gu Ling's beautiful eyebrows slightly frowned, "I think Su Zhuangyuan is bold and unrestrained."

Duanmu Chen:... What, what, what? Did Su Liang do something to Gu Ling in the street?

Duanmu Yi laughed, "Bold? Why do you say that?"

Gu Ling explained, "I don't like people touching me, and it's a strange woman."

Duanmu Chen: ...So Su Liang really did something to Gu Ling? Touched her body? Could it be that he pounced on Gu Ling because of her beauty? Impossible!

Duanmu Yi's smile deepened, "Gu Hou must explain what happened, maybe it was a misunderstanding."

"Su Zhuangyuan thought that I was going to fall off the horse, so she rushed up to help me. She was overthinking, I was going to get off the horse alone." Gu Ling said calmly.

Duanmu Chen: ...So Su Liang just grabbed Gu Ling's arm? Is Gu Ling sick? Is this worth talking about? Is he a man? Don't like people touching him? Even a beauty like Su Liang? Just become a monk!

Duanmu Yi laughed out loud, "I thought it was nothing, Marquis Gu, don't be so sensitive, Su Liang meant well. But next time I see her, I have to remind her to be more careful in the future. After all, men and women should not touch each other, which can easily lead to misunderstandings."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Ling nodded gently.

"Okay, you all go back." Duanmu Yi waved his hand.

Duanmu Chen was speechless. He didn't know whether Duanmu Yi had forgotten the business or changed his mind temporarily, so he had made a wasted trip.

Duanmu Chen and Gu Ling were walking on the way out of the palace together. Duanmu Chen asked seriously, "How does Marquis Gu plan to rescue General Nian?"

"Wait." Gu Ling said one word.

Duanmu Chen:...I don't like being touched. Saying one more word seems to kill me. Su Liang won't really like this kind of person, right?

"Marquis Gu won't hate her because of Su Liang's good intentions, right?" Duanmu Chen asked half-jokingly.

Gu Ling shook his head, "It was a misunderstanding this time, but I hope there won't be a next time."

Duanmu Chen:...Ah, why do I still think Gu Ling is so pretentious when I know he is like this? ! There are so many men who want to pursue Su Liang, but Gu Ling doesn't like her? You know, one of the important reasons why Duanmu Chen didn't pursue Su Liang was that he knew he would be rejected! It's not that he didn't have any thoughts!

Duanmu Chen was very unhappy and planned to let Chang'an tell Su Liang when he left the palace that he should avoid Gu Ling in the future and not get close to him!

After leaving the palace, Chang'an waited outside in the carriage. He watched Gu Ling ride away before he retracted his gaze and sighed, "There are such perfect people in the world."

Duanmu Chen in the carriage raised his foot and kicked Chang'an through the curtain, "Is your sleeve broken?"

Chang'an subconsciously looked down at his sleeve, "No, it's fine."

Duanmu Chen kicked Chang'an again, and Chang'an realized what he was saying and explained quickly, "I was just amazed at the beauty of Changxin Marquis, and I didn't mean anything else. Master, don't think too much!"

"It doesn't matter whether you think too much or not, it's important whether someone will think too much." Duanmu Chen said in a faint tone, "Why don't you leave quickly?"

Chang'an didn't know who Duanmu Chen was talking about "someone", it was too weird!

...

Su Liang returned to the Su Mansion, and Yan Yu was pleasantly surprised. Nian Jincheng had hidden early and did not show up.

"Qi Jun, go find your brother, don't rush back, I have nothing to do here." Su Liang said.

Qi Jun went out with the gifts for Qi Yan and Xing Yusheng.

Ren Dong was not seriously injured that time and has almost recovered. She had to wait until night to see Duanmu Yi to report the situation of monitoring Su Liang during this period. As for what to say and what not to say, and how to respond to Duanmu Yi's inquiries, Su Liang had specially "trained" Ren Dong before returning to the capital.

After a simple wash and change of clothes, Su Liang and Yan Yu sat in her room on the second floor of Yuanming Pavilion to talk.

"Where is he?" Su Liang asked.

Yan Yu said that Nian Jincheng was hiding in an empty yard in the mansion, and told Su Liang what happened after they came to the capital, especially mentioning Gu Ling.

"Marquis Changxin has returned, but he has not come to find Ah Cheng, and Ah Cheng did not dare to find him. Previously, Marquis Changxin brought people to search and secretly instructed me to provide clues, but I don’t know what his next plan is. Ah Cheng said that he should be closely watched by the emperor and dare not act rashly." Yan Yu sighed slightly.

Su Liang picked up the teacup and responded calmly, "Oh."

Yan Yu was stunned for a moment, "Why don't you ask anything? Aren't you curious about that beautiful Gu?"

Su Liang's lips curled slightly, "Not curious."

Yan Yu felt something was strange, and suddenly his heart moved, "Could it be that you have known each other for a long time?"

When Su Liang risked his life to save Nian Jincheng, Yan Yu was a little confused, because it seemed that they were not close friends. If it was said that Gu Ling was behind that incident, everything would make sense.

"Guess again." Su Liang kept it a secret.

Yan Yu frowned and thought, "You and Gu Ling have known each other for a long time. It was Gu Ling who asked you to help save Ah Cheng? Then why did he avoid Ah Cheng all the time? Ah Cheng didn't say where he was."

Su Liang saw that Yan Yu was in a dead end, so he reminded her, "You didn't even ask me this time if I was sad that Ning Jing died."

Hearing Su Liang suddenly change the subject without warning and mention Ning Jing, Yan Yu was stunned again, "Brother Ning, he..." As he spoke, he widened his eyes, covered his mouth, and subconsciously looked around and out the window, "He...he couldn't be...he is..."

Su Liang smiled but said nothing.

Yan Yu was shocked and it took a long time for him to come back to his senses, "How could this be? Did Ah Cheng know it a long time ago? You kept it from me to protect me, but he refused to tell me the truth!"

Hearing that Yan Yu was a little annoyed, Su Liang "added fuel to the fire", "That's right, I thought he had told you a long time ago. It's okay for you to know this. You are all going to get married, and you must be honest with each other."

Nian Jincheng, who was hiding quietly in an empty yard waiting for Su Liang to come, suddenly sneezed, feeling that someone was saying bad things about him...

Yan Yu heard what Su Liang said, but sighed, and helped Nian Jincheng explain, "He didn't let me know so much, and it was also to protect me. After all, Gu Ling had not been pardoned before, it's better not to even mention his name, otherwise it will easily cause trouble."

Su Liang chuckled, "Yes, you trust each other very much, you can get married."

Yan Yu glared at Su Liang, "Stop it. Let's not talk about our business. I really didn't expect that Brother Ning was actually pretended by Gu Ling. What are your plans next? Pretend not to know each other? Or have an accidental encounter, and then..."

Seeing Yan Yu's meaningful smile, Su Liang said calmly, "Just when I entered the city, I ran into Changxin Hou and was shocked by his beauty."

Yan Yu held his forehead, "Just be happy."

...

Yan Yu left to bring tea to Nian Jincheng, and asked Su Liang to have a good rest, and talk about other things later.

However, just as Yan Yu left, Ren Dong came to report that there was a visitor.

It was the Crown Prince Duanmu Chen. After he left the palace, he asked Chang An to change direction and go to the Su Mansion.

Although the two were in a cooperative relationship, they rarely visited each other openly, and most of them were in secret.

And Duanmu Chen came today for a very good reason.

Ren Dong invited Duanmu Chen into the mansion and went to Yuanming Pavilion.

On the way, Duanmu Chen looked at Ren Dong and asked, "You used to work in the palace?"

Ren Dong replied respectfully, "Yes. The emperor arranged for me to serve the imperial physician Su."

Duanmu Chen entered the Yuanming Pavilion, and Su Liang just came down from upstairs and asked Ren Dong to prepare tea.

Chang An nodded and smiled at Su Liang outside, and then went to the lake to wait.

Sitting down on the first floor of Yuanming Pavilion, Duanmu Chen looked at Su Liang, "You look good."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince looks even better." Su Liang smiled.

"Is that girl easy to use?" Duanmu Chen was talking about Rendong.

Su Liang shrugged, "It's not necessary, but the emperor's kindness is hard to refuse."

The two looked at each other. Some things are tacitly understood, so there is no need to say them out loud. Duanmu Chen knew that Rendong was here to monitor Su Liang, and he also knew that Su Liang knew what was going on.

Honeysuckle served tea, Duanmu Chen took a sip and was scalded. He was a little speechless, "This girl is really no good, she is clumsy. If you really need someone to serve you, I will give you a maid."

Su Liang shook his head, "It's not that I can't afford to hire someone, so don't bother, Your Highness."

Duanmu Chen cleared his throat, "Actually, I came to you today for something important. I just came out of the palace with Marquis Changxin."

Su Liang's lips curled slightly, "It turns out that Marquis Changxin is anxious to go to the palace to meet the emperor."

Duanmu Chen looked strange, "Su Liang, don't tell me you really like Gu Ling?"

Su Liang nodded and asked, "No?"

Duanmu Chen frowned, "I'm not kidding you."

"I'm not kidding." Su Liang said.

Duanmu Chen stared, "Do you really like him? Then I came to the right place. Do you know what he said about you when my father asked me in the palace just now?"

Su Liang's eyes lit up, "Lady Gu mentioned me? What did he say?"

Duanmu Chen was speechless, "Can you be more reserved?"

Su Liang coughed twice and asked seriously, "Please tell me, Your Highness, what Marquis Changxin said about me."

Duanmu Chen snorted, "He said he felt you were very bold because you touched him when you first met. He doesn't like people touching him and doesn't want this to happen again!"

After saying that, Duanmu Chen watched Su Liang's expression fade and he became quiet all of a sudden.

Duanmu Chen looked serious, "He is indeed beautiful, it is normal for you to like him, and I don't think you are unworthy of him, but forget it. That person has been mysterious since he was a child and doesn't like to interact with people. Maybe he has some hidden problems."

Su Liang nodded slightly, "Indeed."

Duanmu Chen smiled, "It seems that you were only amazed by him for a while, I know that you are not that superficial."

Su Liang smiled, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is right, he doesn't like to be touched by me, this is a disease, it must be treated!"

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