Qi Huan was completely messy and hurriedly looked back to see Qi Wenyan's reaction.

Although Qi Wenyan still had the same cold face, from his deep eyes that were deep and unsightly, Qi Huan still realized-

His mood must be not very happy at this moment.

However, in front of the main supporting actor of the script, she, as a cannon fodder, was conscious of not daring to speak nonsense, and she was not able to take the initiative to comfort her.

Fortunately, the two of them still intend to make friends with the young and promising Shaoqing of Dali Temple. The one who was walking behind before walked up to the two and smiled: "That girl has always been unrestrained. Lord Qi is elegant. Just give me some face. Don't worry about that girl's nonsense."

After he said this, the one in front came back to his senses and came over to smooth things over: "Today, the father held a banquet to invite the new Jinshi to the officialdom. I heard that he had invited Lord Qi to accompany him and teach them the way to be an official. It was still early now, so Lord Qi would either go to the garden to have a cup of tea, and everyone would come together later."

There was also a younger one on the platform in the garden. Just look at the emperor's youngest son, the Sixth Prince, who was still practicing archery.

In the nearby pavilion, there were palace servants waiting to cook tea, and the table was filled with fruit and snacks.

Qi Wenyan refused as expected: "Thank you for your kindness. Weichen's niece has entered the palace for the first time and doesn't quite understand the rules in the palace. The elders in the family are worried. Weichen has to send her to Fengming Palace first."

He didn't say that he would come back for a while, and the rejection was quite obvious.

Qi Wenyan is a man who is not involved in the officialdom. He handles any cases he has taken impartially, and does not regard anyone's favors or gives no face.

But because of his strong ability, he was deeply appreciated by the emperor...

Even if the two princes cannot win over, they don’t mind it.

Horizontal and vertical—

As long as he does not fall to the other party, it is not a stumbling block that must be eliminated for him.

It was not until this time that Yun Zheng and the other two finally had time to take a closer look at Qi Huan's appearance.

It’s just to give Qi Wenyan a face. Looking at the more elegant second prince Yun Zheng also praised: “It’s the eldest daughter of Prince Qi, right? The elders take care of the younger generation. It should be, Lord Qi, please feel free to do it.”

Because both parents have excellent genetic genes, Qi Huan's appearance is definitely among the top ten among the ladies in the capital, but it has not reached the level of stunning at first glance.

Therefore, in the eyes of two male supporting actors who are devoted to stealing the heroine to do their careers, she is indeed a cannon fodder that can be directly marginalized.

The uncle and nephew made good manners in front of each other and said goodbye to the two princes.

Then the little eunuch knelt on the ground got rid of the pressure and got up. He moved his feet quickly and led the two of them to continue to walk towards Fengming Palace.

After being interrupted like this, Qi Huan couldn't care about what he wanted to Gu Zhan, and his mind was full of doubts-

Who was that girl just now?

Why did the two princes seem to be quite afraid of him and dare not call him by his name in person?

They are just like this to the emperor and the queen?

However, the girl’s face had obvious personal characteristics. If there was a bonus for noble identity, Qi Wenyan would definitely know her identity.

This time, Qi Huan couldn't help but get curious, so he quietly pulled off his third uncle's sleeve and sued the other party with a thief: "Uncle San, who is that girl just now?"

The "old man" was probably heartbroken and frowned.

Qi Huan waited for him to convey some rumor to himself to satisfy his curiosity.

But he pulled back his sleeve coldly and said with a blank expression: "I don't know."

Qi Huan:...

I think you are the old man and she is not me. Why are you shaking at me?!

Qi Huan thought that his third uncle was just a petty person and was unwilling to tell her because he was angry, so he knew the tactfulness and shut up and stopped annoying him.

But facts-

Qi Wenyan really doesn’t know, and he has never seen him before!

But his life experience and experience are much richer than Qi Huan. He has already had an answer in his mind based on the analysis and integration of details and signs.

and--

Later I realized that the purpose of the Emperor's Qionglin banquet today did not seem to be simple.

However, he obviously didn't reveal anything, or revealed his guess to an ignorant little girl like Qi Huan.

And along the way, he actually accompanied Qi Huan to the outside of the palace gate of Fengming Palace.

Then, he gave a concise instruction: "You mother should have given all the rules in the palace carefully. You should do what she said. After the luncheon, I will come to pick you up."

He said that when the banquet ends, he will come to claim himself back?

It must be more reliable for an old man!

Qi Huan suddenly felt more at ease and immediately felt more confident.

Her eyes were a little brighter to the naked eye, and she smiled happily: "Okay, thank you, Uncle San."

Qi Wenyan nodded slightly, turned around and walked the same way.

Qi Huan stood there for a while and watched him waited for him to walk away before he looked back and turned around again.

As a result, he looked up...

The little eunuch from Fengming Palace who led her in front was gone. Gu Zhan walked past the threshold with his long legs and walked out of the palace gate.

This is the object of the scandal!

Qi Huan was startled and immediately became nervous: "Why are you..."

After he spoke, he realized that he was naturally more familiar with the structure and route of the harem than Qi Wenyan. Although Qi Wenyan interfered and left him outside the palace gate, the two were not allowed to contact each other.

But as long as he wants, he will take a shortcut and will naturally be able to come here first.

Qi Huan realized it later, and it was only then that he noticed that the gate of the Empress's bedroom was that there was no guard in this day and occasion...

This is not quite reasonable.

Obviously, this person should have been dismissed by Gu Zhan.

Seeing that she looked nervous and even saw a little panic, Gu Zhan raised his tone quietly and walked down the steps toward her: "Let's talk a little bit, there are many people here today."

He was already targeted by someone, but Qi Huan was actually unwilling to contact him alone in private now.

It may also be that Gu Zhan was too unthreatening to her. She was nervous and asked directly: "I'm leaving with you... The Queen will not think that I'm inappropriate in behavior and insulting the palace. Let me be beaten to death, right?"

Gu Zhan:...

When he first met Qi Huan, he knew that this girl would sometimes be more prone to thinking, otherwise she would not have saved him by any means that day.

But now she was at the gate of Fengming Palace and was talking about these things in front of him?

Gu Zhan's eyelids twitched, the lines on his jaw tightened, maintaining his expression, and said affirmatively: "No."

He was willing to promise this, and Qi Huan was relieved.

He looked around like a thief, but was still worried that someone would find him, so he quickly picked up the corner of his skirt and followed him quickly.

Gu Zhan was indeed familiar with the environment around Fengming Palace, so he took her a turn and walked a long way along the wall.

Behind the Fengming Palace, there is a bamboo garden.

He locked the small side door that he usually didn't open from inside in advance. At this moment, the small door was closed and he pushed the door open and led Qi Huan in.

Qi Huan followed him all the way, distracted from observing the environment.

Then--

She had a strange idea, thinking that they were like little couples who were secretly dating in the woods while carrying the teacher in the evening study.

With this kind of behavior, it seems that it is okay to be targeted.

"That..." Qi Huan realized that the situation was wrong and immediately called him, "Are you waiting for me outside the palace gate at that time?"

Gu Zhan stopped, turned around, thought for a while, but he staggered away from her and walked back, closing the door and locking it again.

There was a deep silence on the bamboo forest path, and Qi Huan inevitably panicked again: "What are you doing?"

Gu Zhan was not unhappy because of her misunderstanding. After locking the door, he turned around and explained patiently to her: "There is another main entrance in front, which is connected to the large garden of Fengming Palace. Everyone else is there. You will be there later. You will come directly from there. Today you are alone, and they will think you are wandering back here."

After saying that, he walked forward again along the path: "Don't stand here and talk, walk inside."

Apart from a wall, if someone passes by outside, it is not difficult to hear the voices inside.

Qi Huan didn't think he needed to lie to him, but he still raised his vigilance slightly and kept up with him.

Although she didn't think Gu Zhan would cheat her, she was the palace, with many people and eyes. She didn't know that all the people living in the harem were ghosts. She was worried about who would hide in the bamboo forest.

Gu Zhan led her through the tree-lined path and walked to a corridor built next to her.

The corridor faces southeast. At this time, the morning sun shines on it, a large area of ​​golden and warm.

Qi Huan's body was not good, and she was relatively afraid of the cold and water, so she straightened to stand in a place full of sunshine.

Gu Zhan walked over and stood in front of her.

Although he was sure that no one would come in this morning, to be cautious, the position he stood still formed a blind spot from the perspective of the peripheral, blocking Qi Huan with his own body.

Qi Huan was still straight to the point and asked him solemnly: "Why did the Empress send me a post this time? Is it... because of you?"

She originally wanted to ask, "Is it because of our affairs?", but seeing Gu Zhan's appearance, she really didn't look like the kind of person who would ignore her wishes and go to the parents to reveal themselves without permission, so she changed her words and made a little implicit.

"Sorry." Gu Zhan still had his usual style, and his attitude was clear and he did not lie.
To be continued...