Gu Qiang’s eyes became wet, but Gu Huaian didn’t seem to notice that. He continued, “If you are bullied in Gu Family, do tell me. I will back you up.”
Gu Huaian took a pouch out of his clothes. It was bulging and there apparently was much money inside. He gave it to Gu Qiang and told her, “Take it. If you don’t have yummy food in Gu Family, buy some outside. Don’t starve yourself.”
Gu Qiang smiled, returned the pouch, and said, “Brother, I’ve become thinner because I was too busy instead of lacking food. Anyway, I’ve got the prescription and will have more leisure. Remember what I told you. Don’t travel far. Do you hear me?”
Gu Huaian couldn’t help asking, “Why do you remind me of it each time you come here? Is it very serious?”
Gu Qiang took over the prescription from Gu Huaian with a smile and put it in her pocket carefully. Then she stood up and answered, “Yes, it is very serious. You must look out for Shen Zhongbai, and…”
Shen Qianshan, who had a drowsy look, saw Gu Qiang standing at the door with a white robe. The long hair covered her shoulders casually. With no expression on her face, she looked like an ice sculpture and even her eyes were icy.On the ground before the room, the girl was in a faint from fear. Shen Qianshan went over, lifted her up, and pressed her philtrum. Finally, she came round just like a fish returning to the water.Gu Qiang stood there with a cold face. After coming round, that woman saw Shen Qianshan and burst into tears, “Brother Qianshan, why did you give my room to another woman? She almost scared me to death.” She pretended to wipe tears with her hand and then turned around to glare at Gu Qiang. The girl was pretty and elegant, but she looked fragile.Maybe a girl couldn’t help being fragile before the man she loves. Gu Qiang looked the girl into her eyes. Gu Qiang’s eyes were cool and calm because she had a clear con
Gu Qiang was one of the beautiful women in the capital, but she was not the prettiest one. Of course, each beauty was unique, and it was hard to tell who was the most beautiful. But now when Shen Qianshan’s nose touched Gu Qiang’s cheek, its smoothness and faint fragrance made him feel that she was the most beautiful and attractive woman in the world.Gu Qiang hooked her arms around Shen Qianshan’s neck and then felt that her body was lifted as if she was flying. Shen Qianshan didn’t think she would be so light. She was 15 years old and curvaceous, touching a man’s heart easily.However, such a girl was as light as a feather. She was so soft that she seemed to disappear easily. Shen Qianshan propped Gu Qiang’s head on his hand. Her hair slipped through his fingers like water, and his heart missed a beat.When Shen Qianshan swung the door and went out, no one stayed outside. Jin Ye had left wisely. The whole Xiaoyao Mountain was extremely quiet.
Sun Linhua stood up, adjusted her clothes, wiped her tears with a handkerchief, and looked up at Shen Qianshan.He wore clean clothes and looked dashing, but his emotionless eyes seemed to freeze Sun Linhua.This made her feel sad because it seemed to her as Shen Qianshan wasn’t so hardhearted to her before.“Your Highness, please let me go with you. I will be the best helper if something happens.” Sun Linhua made the last try, hoping Shen Qianshan could give her a chance.However, Shen Qianshan shook his head firmly. He was too kind to the people under him, especially Sun Linhua, who became more and more demanding. Why didn’t she consider who she was and what status she had? He was not a fool, and how could he not know why the woman followed him?“Linhua, don’t daydream! Behave yourself and stay here, or I will certainly kick you out. Do you hear me?” Shen Qianshan moved close to Sun Linhua. Gu Qiang was standing at t
Shen Qianshan got into the carriage again, and ordered the guard to drive, “Hurry up.”Gu Qiang turned around to look at his face. He looked awful and was close to rage obviously, but she didn’t know why he got angry.They reached the palace at noon, and the carriage ran into the resting place of the Empress Dowager directly through a side door.Gu Qiang got off the carriage, adjusted her clothes, and stood in this large room.When Shen Qianshan entered, someone rushed to him like a gust of wind and wanted to jump into his arms. Standing next to him, Gu Qiang was almost blown down by the wind and moved away at once. She turned around only to find the wind was Infanta Ziyan that she hadn’t seen for a long time.She was in white, and her clothing material was as extravagant as that of Shen Qianshan.Compared with them, Gu Qiang seemed to be unattractive.Shen Qianshan stepped aside, avoided Ziya
Gu Qiang knew if being obsessed with someone, a person would be incurable. Even a smart one couldn’t keep a clear head sometimes, let alone Ziyan who was not smart.Hearing what Gu Qiang said, Ziyan flushed at once and then looked enchanted as if some good memories were brought to her.“I have been fond of Brother Qianshan since childhood. The longer I know him, the more obvious his merits are. He is cooler, more imposing, and more humane than the Third Prince. Many people compare them and conclude Brother Qianshan is more excellent.” Ziyan said slowly while being lost in the good memory.Gu Qiang lifted her eyebrows. What Ziyan said was contradictory because beauty was in the eyes of the beholder. She was not sure which man was better because it was impossible to judge a man's heart from his face.While Ziyan was enchanted by Shen Qianshan’s merits next to Gu Qiang, someone said suddenly, “What are you thinking? Did you eat yet?”
The Empress Dowager just joked. She told Shen Qianshan, “You are old enough to get married. General Li’s daughter came into the palace to visit me yesterday. She is taking a rest in the side chamber. Go to meet her. You will be friends.”Shen Qianshan looked at the Empress Dowager curiously. She was in poor health but still concerned about his marriage. However, he didn’t intend to take advantage of this chance to look for a wife.“Mother, you are not well. How can I look for a wife at this time?” says Shen Qianshan.Leaning against the chair and looking calm, the Empress Dowager said casually, “Don’t worry. Qiang’s medicine has made me feel better. I have been thinking about your marriage for a long time. General Li’s daughter is gorgeous. You might as well go and have a look.”Gu Qiang thought carefully. She had heard about General Li, whose wife Ru had an affair with Liu Shichu. Ordinary people couldn’t gain an insight into what
Gu Qiang turned around to look at Li Zixi and said with a smile, “No.”She swallowed back other words on the tip of her tongue. That was because she knew some relationships couldn’t be explained with words and she didn’t need to explain that to a strange girl.Of course, Li Zixi could tell Gu Qiang’s reluctance to explain her relationship with Shen Qianshan, so she stopped inquiring.Instead, she sat opposite to Gu Qiang and served tea, which gave off fragrance. Gu Qiang lowered her head, looking at the tea leaves floating in the cup. The tea fragrance made her mind clear. She gained an insight into the mind of the Empress Dowager. Shen Qianshan was old enough to marry. Though he didn’t intend to find a wife, there were rumors and pressure from outside. The Empress Dowager was still concerned about Shen Qianshan while her own life was in danger. It seemed that she cared about him very much.Li Zixi sat next to Gu Qiang and said, “I
Gu Qiang nodded and answered Prime Minister Gu, “Yes, father.”He used to be indifferent to whatever happened to her. Did she become the apple of his eye because she was in the good graces of the Empress Dowager now?Gu Qiang sneered in the heart and looked at his almost sparkling eyes. He held her hand quickly and praised her while laughing proudly, “You are my good girl and live up to my expectation.” Then he led Gu Qiang into the house.Ye and Gu Zhihua exchanged their glances and looked sulky. Gu Qiang knew nothing about medicine, and how could she cure the Empress Dowager? How could it be possible that she cured an illness to which many imperial physicians found no solution?Ye was confused. Because Gu Qiang cured the Empress Dowager, she was certain to get an award. Ye couldn’t predict what it would be.After leading Gu Qiang to the main hall, Prime Minister Gu sat on the master position and rubbed