Zheng Quchi paused and asked, somewhat dumbfounded: "You said, I was deceived?"
She doesn't look that stupid, does she? She doesn't even know if she has been deceived into marriage?
Seeing that she didn't believe it, Gongshu Jiruo began to explain to her about the marriage system of Ye State, especially the marriages between the powerful men of Ye State.
"The marriages of ordinary people in Ye country only need to be reported to the county government, and the county government will issue a marriage certificate. However, for generals like Yu Wensheng, it needs to be handed down from the local level, and then passed to Ye by the Minister of Household Affairs. Only when the king approves and agrees will the calculation be finalized.”
"As far as I know, King Ye intends to marry Princess Sheng'an to Yu Wensheng. Naturally, he will not ask you to occupy the head wife."
After Gongshu Jiruo finished speaking, he slowly took a sip of tea. Under his scheming eyelashes, a pair of clear and bright eyes stared at her.
"If my guess is correct, your marriage is still stuck in the hands of King Ye. In other words, your marriage has not happened at all."
After Zheng Quchi heard this, he was stunned.
She slowly understood what he said, and tried to rationalize what he said: "You mean, the marriage certificate I handed over to him has become noble because of Yu Wensheng's change of status. If it doesn't With the approval of King Ye, even if we register the marriage certificate through the wedding procession, will we still not be considered a real couple?"
Later, she changed her mind again. Isn't this the same as having a banquet but not receiving a marriage certificate?
"That's right, at least she can't be considered a legal wife."
In the Seven Kingdoms, except for the head wife who needs a marriage certificate, other concubines and concubines do not need this certificate.
"..."
How dare she pretend to be sentimental for a long time, but she hasn't officially married into the Yuwen family yet? The relationship between her and Yu Wensheng was beyond the pale, and it was just a relationship between a man and a woman without a matchmaker...
"What if King Ye approves it? If Yuwen Sheng doesn't regard me as his wife, then why did he have to admit our relationship and my identity in public in Fenggu Shacheng?"
Zheng Quchi really couldn't understand this point.
Gongshu Jiruo couldn't argue with this point, so he only said: "Then did you two get the marriage contract?"
Zheng Quchi was confused: "...What is that?"
"It's a marriage contract that contains your and Yu Wensheng's names, household registration, witnesses, and the seals of the county, household department, and King Ye." He explained in great detail, fearing that she wouldn't understand.
Zheng Quchi was determined now.
No.
She didn't get anything at all. She didn't know the marriage process of Ye people before, let alone the existence of these things. It's just that she came from time travel and didn't know. As for Yu Wensheng, didn't he, a native, not know about it?
She didn't know what expression she should put on for a moment. It turned out that she had nothing to do with him from beginning to end...
Seeing that she remained silent and blank-eyed, as if she was deeply hit, Gongshu Jiruo couldn't hold back and said, "You and him are not together for love. His abandoning you proves that he doesn't have you in his heart. Back in Fenggu Shacheng, he revealed that you might have had other motives for doing what you did. Don't be fooled, and don't be moved by him. People like him who are cunning and scheming towards those close to them will not understand. Of human warmth and affection.”
Zheng Quchi listened quietly and finally spoke: "I was worried before that he would refuse to reconcile, but now I don't have to worry. I want to go to Beiyuan Kingdom with you anyway. After learning about this, the people of Ye Kingdom I can completely let go of the matter and his Yu Wensheng matter."
Hearing her say so decisively, this time Gongshu Jiruo somewhat believed her.
Because he understands her and knows that she has her own pride and self-esteem, and will never choose to follow Yu Wensheng without name or status. If one day, Yu Wensheng bows to King Ye and marries Princess Sheng'an, it will only make her worse. Embarrassed and humiliated.
"If you think so, that's for the best. Since Yu Wensheng has already chosen a retreat, successfully escaped capture and left Yongchun City, then there is no need for us to stay in Wujue Temple. We can set off to Beiyuan tomorrow. "
Zheng Quchi was a little surprised: "Tomorrow?" He had clearly promised to leave some time before, but she changed her mind and said, "That's fine."
Gongshu Jiruo wanted to know her true thoughts at this moment. He suddenly changed his voice and said, "Even if Yu Wensheng is lucky enough to return to Ye Kingdom this time, he probably won't be able to become his general."
After he finished speaking, he waited for Zheng Quchi to ask further questions, but he never thought that Zheng Quchi had no reaction after hearing this.
She rubbed her forehead: "Gongshu everyone, I don't want to hear about him anymore. I now know that I have nothing to do with him. In addition, he is so cruel to me. I am only worried about my brother and the others in Ye State." Condition."
"I have sent a message to the disciples of Gongshu who are distributed in Ye State to pay attention. Don't worry, I will let them come to you safe and sound." Gongshu Jiruo said immediately.
The corner of Zheng Quchi's mouth twitched: "..."
In fact, she just said it casually, so he didn't have to be so serious.
To be honest, she was a little tempted by the recruitment benefits offered by Gongshu Jiruakai. If other craftsmen heard about it, they would decisively leave everything and go to Beiyuan Country. With the bad environment in Ye Country now, people are going there. Go high and keep the water in the low places.
However, her ambition told her that it would be difficult for her to carve out a niche in the Beiyuan Kingdom. Only in the Ye Kingdom could she give full play to her abilities. As a hero in troubled times, only the Ye Kingdom could give full play to her abilities. , without being bound by various rules and restrictions.
"Thank you."
Gongshu Jiruo pursed his lips and said softly: "Between us... there is no need to say thank you."
This was the most explicit expression he could think of.
No matter how stupid Zheng Quchi was at this moment, he felt that his helping behavior was somewhat over the line. Even if he was thinking about the life-saving grace between them, he didn't have to be respectful in everything.
She is a liar now, but she can lie to anything, except she doesn't want to lie to people's feelings.
"Did you...did you misunderstand something?" she asked.
Gongshu Jiruo was stunned: "What?"
Zheng Quchi took a deep breath and tried to express his thoughts as tactfully as possible: "As for me... I just found out that I was deceived into a fake marriage, and I was very hurt. So I will never have anything happen with others for the time being... "
"You misunderstood." Gongshu interrupted her and said with a cold expression, "I have no such idea at the moment."
When Zheng Quchi heard what he said, she thought she was being sensitive and misunderstood. She patted her chest and said, "Oh, that's good."
Gongshu Jiruo was full of bitterness and had nowhere to go. Although his actions caused a gap between Zheng Quchi and Yu Wensheng, he clearly dug a hole for himself.
Seeing the relieved look on her face, he squeezed the tea cup in his hand and added: "However, if you have an idea at any time, you can also tell me and I... can find a suitable person for you. A wishful husband."
Zheng Quchi waved his hand: "Let's talk about it then."
"Then you like this?" He took the opportunity to inquire about her preferences.
good-looking.
But the good looks were too broad, and she was worried that he would associate them with her. To be on the safe side, she deliberately said: "I haven't found out what I like yet, but I don't like the old and cold face. I like the kind that looks... …”
She paused mid-sentence and wrinkled her face, obviously thinking of someone unpleasant.
But if the public loses, he looks stunned.
Is he the one who doesn’t like a cold face?
He frowned and thought for a moment, and felt...no.
——
After Gongshu had finished dinner with Zheng Quchi, he sent her back and returned to his residence. He saw Miku waiting for him.
I saw Mi Ku's eyes circling around on him a few times, and he asked strangely: "The poor monk is the one who is in big trouble here, right? Why do you have such a cold face?"
As soon as he heard the word "cold", Gongshu Jiruo's back tensed up.
"Am I cold?" He looked over quickly.
"...What are you angry about?" Mi Ku asked in confusion.
After Gongshu Jiruo was silent for a moment, he said in a sinister tone: "We shouldn't have planted bamboos in this temple back then. Maybe we should have planted some peach blossoms. It wouldn't be so green and ugly in spring now."
Miku also had the same idea: "That's true. Bamboo is cold and peach blossoms attract spring. Now the men and women at the foot of the mountain believe this. Those who are looking for marriage all go to the Peach Blossom Temple in the next mountain. I heard it is very effective."
He sighed, thinking how many fewer pilgrims there would be now.
"really?"
Seeing his thoughtful look on his face, Mi Ku felt something was wrong: "Are you interested in this all of a sudden? Could it be..."
Gongshu Jiruo immediately said: "Have you found Yuwen Sheng? Have you figured out how to explain it to the Julu King? If Mo Ye comes, have you figured out how to coexist peacefully with this ruthless person?"
When Miku heard these things, his face became even more bitter: "...You are cruel enough, but you should also listen to the advice of the poor monk. Those who are cold-faced and cruel-hearted are only suitable for career. It is better to think less about emotional matters to avoid unnecessary trouble. It just ends up causing a lot of sadness.”
When Gongshu heard this, his face became even colder: "You are just a fake monk, so you should stop meddling in other people's business."
After saying that, he simply walked in, locked the door, and thanked the guests.
"Why don't you listen to my advice? Since ancient times, Yin and Yang have combined to make all things prosperous, but you just want to take that crooked path."
Miku shook his head.
Although he and Gongshu Jiruo were not friends, they had known each other for more than ten years and were considered very familiar with each other.
As for the fact that they have known each other for such a long time but cannot become friends, it is because both of them have difficulty accepting other people's opinions. They are both people who refuse to listen to advice and insist on going to the dark side together.
Although they are not friends and the two often quarrel over some disagreements, he still hopes that Buddha can bless him.
——
At night, Zheng Quchi couldn't fall asleep after returning to his room. He became angrier and more upset the more he thought about it.
"Yu Wensheng, you are a bitch. Since we are not married at all, and I said divorce, you still said that my and your Yuwen family only divorced by death, not divorced. You are just deliberately trying to scare people!"
She hammered the bed and cursed through gritted teeth.
"Okay now, I have found the evidence, and you can't lie to me anymore. After I explain it clearly to you, the two of us will..."
She puffed up her cheeks, took out the Luan bracelet hanging around her neck, and shook it: "It doesn't matter anymore!"
After venting her anger, she spread out her limbs and fell back on the bed, staring blankly at it. She put aside all distracting thoughts and silently began to think about leaving tomorrow.
"It's a pity that I don't have a terrain map around here, otherwise..."
She stood up and sat up again.
She remembered that she seemed to have never gone to Yu Wensheng's room to take a look, just in case he left any clues...
We are leaving Wujue Temple tomorrow. If we don't check it out tonight, we won't have a chance.
She walked in in the dark at night. She knew that Miku and the others must have searched the room thoroughly. Even if there was anything suspicious, it was probably taken away, but just in case something was leaked.
As soon as she entered the room, she first touched the table, but she touched the ash on her hand and was pricked by a barb on the wood.
"Where did you buy this table? With such quality, you have the nerve to sell it to others." She hissed.
"The wooden thorn has penetrated into the flesh..."
She didn't dare to light the lamp and cause any noise. She couldn't see anything in the dark, so she ran to the window. When she was squinting and pulling out the thorns under the moonlight, she suddenly saw a beam of light reflected from the bronze mirror placed by the window. She quietly Shine on something in the room.
She was moved and walked over curiously. She saw that it was just an ordinary wooden comb. She picked it up and looked through it twice. When she was about to put it down, she suddenly thought of something.
"...This comb can't be the same one I used to comb his hair before."
Look again.
Um……
It really is.
He kept it, probably because he thought she would recognize it at a glance, but Zheng Quchi was so embarrassed that if she hadn't touched it that looked like her craftsmanship, she really wouldn't have remembered it.
"Is there anything up here?"
"Isn't it another secret code?"
Zheng Quchi is now a little scared of this kind of decryption.
"Huh?"
No, there is actually a crack in it?
She quickly took out a thin blade and pried inside, and finally... pried out a hair.
"..."
Not paper, not a letter, but a strand of hair.
She lamented that she had to guess again. Last time she didn't know whether the word "Zheng" was correct or not. Now, how should she guess so that she could have a better understanding with them?
One hair, black, thin...
Did he tell her to go down the dark and narrow path?
Hair, head, top... She started to think about it, and finally she started to guess whose hair it was.
After touching it, I found that the hair was a bit thick and curly... uh, does it look like hers?
No, the password is "Zheng", and the prompt is her hair... Could it be...
She put away the comb, and after she returned...she just had no intention of sleeping, keeping her eyes open until dawn.
When Gongshu Jiruo came, he saw that her eyes were dull and her eyes were black and blue, and he asked curiously: "Did you not get a good rest last night?"
"Yes, I had insomnia because I was too excited thinking about going to Beiyuan." She forced a smile.
Gongshu Jiruo thought to himself, "This doesn't sound like excitement, but like I'm so worried that I can't sleep."
But he didn't say anything, he just said: "...Then let's set off."
Zheng Quchi made a request at this time: "Everyone, Gongshu, I want to take my Panlong carriage on the road, is that okay?"
"But, that is your thing, and it should be with you."
The sky was as clear as a wash, the spring sun was not as scorching as in summer, and the wind was gentle and gentle. The team walked at a steady speed on the loess land, and the Tiger Roar Pass not far away was about to arrive.
(End of chapter)
