Chapter 244: For You, What Does It Matter to Take Another Risk?
Chapter 244: For You, What Does It Matter to Take Another Risk?
After receiving the new task, Gu Changfeng immediately disguised himself and slipped into the Wen Mansion.
This courtyard was originally owned by a wealthy businessman. Because he was moving to the south, he sold it at a low price to Wen Heng, who had just received a court salary for two years. He almost emptied out all his family wealth before he could move into the capital and have a real place to stay.
Over the years, the superior geographical location of the Wen Mansion also helped Wen Heng a lot. He often invited people to his home for small gatherings and to build relationships. After intentional or unintentional probing, he finally found something against Zhou Chaoyang and went through a lot of hardships to consolidate his position between Zhou Ling and his son.
It’s no wonder that Zhou Chaoyang wanted to kill again.
His father always reminded him that he was not as knowledgeable as the rising star Wen Heng, and that he was not as good as others in doing things after taking office. Zhou Chaoyang became more and more angry, and finally exploded when Wen Heng once again met guests at home.
Gu Changfeng was lying on the wall, listening to Xiao Wo recounting what had happened over the years. He couldn't help but ask, "Will Wen Heng be accused of forming a clique for personal gain by inviting people to his house in such a high-profile manner?"
Xiao Wo laughed and motioned for him to look up.
Gu Changfeng didn't understand what was going on, he only saw a couplet placed in front of Wen Heng's desk.
Wow, it turns out to be a “Literary Bureau”.
[The emperor would love to see them like this. Such elegance has attracted the attention of the children of the noble families in the capital, and more and more students are participating in the imperial examinations.]
Gu Changfeng nodded, turned over and slipped into the Wen Mansion.
The protagonist's halo is a good thing. He had only taken a few steps when he ran into Sun Ci from the Imperial College and Zheng Yuanqi from the Ministry of Justice.
Sun Ci looked even more cowardly than he had been several years ago. "Do we really want to do this?" He had experienced many years of oppression by Zhou and Zheng. He held the lowest official position among the three and his family was also mediocre. The youthful vigor and vitality he had in the past had been completely worn away.
Zheng Yuanqi has changed. He used to be simple and innocent, and was protected by his brother. But after the first incident of drugging Wen Heng, he seemed to have grown up all of a sudden. He became more and more like his brother, and his actions became more and more vicious. But I don't know why, although he and Zhou Chaoyang are obviously equally qualified, he still has to do things for Zhou Chaoyang. Could it be that they are really the same nest and have gone along with each other?
Zheng Yuanqi raised his chin and said nothing.
"Forget it, what if I take another risk for you?" Sun Ci smiled bitterly and turned away.
After Sun Ci had been gone for a long time, Zheng Yuanqi finally whispered: "I really can't see you clearly anymore, Brother Sun Ci." He said it so calmly, as if it was still five or six years ago when they were in school.
Ever since being used as a gun by Zhou Chaoyang, Zheng Yuanqi's brother has made him care about Zhou Chaoyang. Due to the relationship between the Zhou and Zheng families, Zheng Yuanqi cannot get angry and can only continue to be Zhou Chaoyang's younger brother. After he experienced that incident, he began to be on guard against everyone, and gradually grew from an innocent child into a suspicious and vicious young man.
Zheng Yuanqi hated Sun Ci. Although he did not use him like Zhou Chaoyang did, his deception and concealment hurt him deeply.
Another reason why he continued to be Zhou Chaoyang's younger brother was that if he was gone, Sun Ci would definitely have a miserable end. As long as he was around, Zhou Chaoyang didn't dare to treat Sun Ci like a slave.
For this poisoning, Zheng Yuanqi naturally gave the task to Sun Ci. As a member of the Ministry of Justice, if he were to fall, no one would be able to protect him. However, if Sun Ci were to fall, he and his brother might be able to spare his life and directly hand Zhou Chaoyang over.
Obviously, it didn't have to be so troublesome, but... Zheng Yuanqi felt a pain in his chest when he thought of how attentive Sun Ci was to Shen Mingjue in the past. He was too young at that time. How could he not see that Brother Sun Ci had that person in his heart.
Therefore, Zheng Yuanqi had to keep this feeling deep in his heart.
Gu Changfeng followed them and understood this "secret" emotion thoroughly. He smacked his lips and said: "These two people don't have mouths."
Xiao Snail: [……]
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