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Chapter 58 - Constant Invitation

”Have you heard? The evil woman of the Yun Family ran away from home. ”

”The direct daughter of the Yun family that married the Gu family's treacherous official?”

”That's right, it's her! I have a cousin who is a city gate guard. He was on duty yesterday afternoon and said that he saw someone leaving the capital and did not return even after the city gate was closed. ” The speaker was very gloating.

”Didn't I already say that these two wouldn't be able to get close? How could the temper of the direct daughter of the Yun family allow her own husband to have women, but look at the many women the Gu Xiangfu has, they must be overturning the heavens. ” After hearing the news, the woman who sold vegetables embellished the news to the bystanders.

After a while, there were many different opinions.

In just a night's time, the interesting things that were discussed on the streets and alleys of the capital were all the troubles in the back courtyard of the prime minister, as well as the outrageous affairs of the direct daughter of the Yun family. The story of Li Jing seeking medical treatment had long been thrown out of the window.

Gu Yicheng was not in a hurry to leave the imperial court, so he was in no mood to chat with his colleagues. Before they could even talk about the matters in the imperial court, the topic had reached the rumors they had heard while they were on their way to the imperial court.

”In the end, the marriage between you and the Miss Yun was bestowed by the Emperor. It's fine if you cause a ruckus in the palace, but do not leave your family. Otherwise, wouldn't it be slapping the emperor's face and making him think that the Emperor was pointing at the wrong marriage?” The forty year old man walked beside Gu Yicheng, his wrinkled face full of kindness. His pace was not fast, but it was steady, and he was none other than the noble tutor of the dynasty, Liu Boying.

When Liu Boying was young, he was sent by the late emperor to teach the princes a lesson. In the battle for the throne, he protected the position of Tianhui Emperor and persuaded several old officials to support him, but he was a person who valued power and authority above that of the official and when he asked the Tianhui Emperor to resign and return to his hometown, he was rejected and forced to stay in the capital to assume the position of Grand Tutor. He also gained the trust of the Tianhui Emperor and was one of the few officials who were clean.

”Yicheng, you have to listen to a word of advice.” Another year old official sincerely patted his shoulder, ”Only by destiny can we be husband and wife. Although the two of you are forcefully tangled together, how many people do not have this kind of fate. You are a dignified seven foot man, yet you still have to go against a woman?”

”Milords, this really isn't happening.” Gu Yicheng was extremely helpless.

He was usually elegant, his eloquent image deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Within the imperial court, he was like a fish in water, adept at swimming and able to get on the good side of anyone. Everyone enjoyed his tactful interaction with them.

Everyone in the Town Hall came over to ask him if the rumors were true or false, but he had already admitted to it. He didn't expect that the rumors would be so outrageous that they would cause anyone to worry about him.

”If you don't have to deal with this matter, why would you stay at home in such a cold weather?” The official who spoke at the end, snorted and glared at Zheng Yuantang, and then smashed his fist onto Gu Yicheng's back ruthlessly.

Zheng Yuantang was once a deputy general under Old Gu's command, standing guard at the border all year round after the war had ended. A few years ago, he had only returned to the capital from the border, and had left a habit of being quick, accurate and ruthless.

Gu Yicheng pretended to be in pain and coughed twice, then he rubbed his back: ”Take it easy, if you break it, how am I going to take care of my wife?”

”It's good that you know how to take care of him. Hurry up and get him back. Don't let any rumors spread outside.” Liu Boying nodded with some gratification, ”Did she tell you where he went?”

”I'll leave it to you to worry. This really is a misunderstanding.” Gu Yicheng patiently explained the situation, ”Recently, he has been suffering from superficial discomfort, and it is hard to tell if he is truly unable to treat it completely. Previously, I heard that there was a Divine Doctor who was heading towards the capital from the east, but was unable to do so.

”Is that true?” Zheng Yuantang was skeptical.

”Seriously, I really want to just let her walk away like that. I don't want to bother with her anymore. Why would she send so many people to escort me?” Gu Yicheng almost swore to let the two take the letter.

It wasn't easy for him to overturn this matter from his two elders and send them back to their respective carriages, sending them off with his eyes.

Gu Yicheng returned to his carriage and saw the group of foppish young masters gathering in front of his carriage to wait.

Seeing him walk over, the three of them pretended to bow towards him.

”Greetings, Minister Zuo.”

”Wait a moment.” Gu Yicheng waved his hands in annoyance.

court officials s were of different ages, and it was even more rare to find someone with a high authority like Gu Yicheng at such a young age. However, every generation would inevitably rely on their family to sneak into the government, and these people were all around the same age as Gu Yicheng. In their eyes, Gu Yicheng had brought the silkpants to the imperial court, and they admired him a lot.

Others would not be ashamed if they were to learn Gu Yicheng as their scoundrel, but how could a man of blood be restrained by rules?

Thus, both sides had their own policies and strategies.

On the surface, they pretended to be respectful to this treacherous official, but in private, they were truly convinced!

”Boss Gu, I've sent someone to order a table at the Apricot Flower Hall. Are you taking advantage of the fact that your tigress is no longer having fun?” The man in the lead flicked his thumb, pointing in the direction of the Apricot Flower Hall.

Gu Yicheng's movements when he boarded the carriage paused, he then pretended that nothing had happened and sat in the carriage, and started listening to the voice of the man inside.

”The Ministry of War is missing a person to watch the furnace. I recommend you to go tomorrow.”

With that, the carriage rolled away from the Chaoyangmen.

”Boss Gu.” The man in the lead chased after the horse carriage for two steps, but the horse was leading the horse carriage so quickly that he couldn't stop it in time. He had no choice but to stop with a bitter face.