All Heavens: Starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 144 Lü Buwei's Jealousy

A few days later, Ji Yanran and Qin Qing, two peerless beauties, finally met.

The two women hit it off immediately and started chatting non-stop, just like sisters.

When they had finished chatting, Qin Qing couldn't help but ask a question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time.

"Sister Yanran, I've never understood why you were willing to give up everything to follow Grand Tutor Gu to Qin. Is he really worth it?"

Ji Yanran smiled and said, "Sister Qinqing, you don't know him very well yet. The more you know him, the more you'll probably be willing to give everything for him, just like me."

"what?"

Qin Qing blushed, inadvertently recalling the embrace they shared on the treetop last time.

At the time, I was nervous and didn't feel anything, just fear.

But later, whenever she recalled that scene, Fang's heart would be slightly stirred.

What discerning eyesight does Ji Yanran possess?

Seeing Qin Qing's shy expression, he felt a sudden stirring in his heart and whispered, "Sister Qin Qing, you haven't already fallen for her, have you?"

"No—how could that be?"

Qin Qing quickly denied it.

"You can't hide it from me. I bet something happened between you and him."

"No, don't make wild guesses."

Ji Yanran smiled and said, "Even if it doesn't exist now, it will happen sooner or later."

She guessed right.

After all, Gu Yu and Qin Qing were both Grand Tutors, shouldering the important responsibility of jointly educating the Crown Prince, so they naturally had more time to meet.

In addition, Gu Yu deliberately provoked them.

In less than two months, he had already stirred up Qin Qingfang's heart. Every time she saw Gu Yu, she would feel a strange emotion and her heart would beat fast.

That evening, the two had a few drinks together and then agreed to take a walk in the garden.

Before we knew it, the moon had risen above the willow branches.

Qin Qing stood quietly by the lake, watching the shimmering water.

A gentle breeze blew by, ruffling her hair and dress, making her appear even more ethereal and fairy-like.

Gu Yu was so captivated by her beauty that he couldn't help but step forward and pull her into his arms.

"Ah, Grand Tutor Gu—um—"

Qin Qing exclaimed in surprise, but the next moment, Gu Yu sealed her warm red lips with his.

At that moment, Qin Qing felt dizzy, as if all the bones in her body had been removed, and she collapsed into Gu Yu's arms.

Although she had been married and had men, her husband went to the battlefield just three days later and never returned.

That year, she was only sixteen years old; now, a full ten years have passed.

She thought her heart was dead, that she could remain completely still.

However, Gu Yu's appearance inadvertently stirred her heart.

"Qing'er————"

She didn't know how much time had passed when Gu Yu gently called her name in her ear.

Ten years later, Qin Qing heard the affectionate nickname "Qing'er" again.

Her face flushed red, she nestled in Gu Yu's arms, her lips moving for a while before she finally called out shyly, "Gu Lang—"

That night, Gu Yu did not go home, but went to Qin Qing's place instead.

As time went on, Ying Zheng became increasingly reliant on Gu Yu.

This was not only because he admired Gu Yu's skills, but also because Gu Yu's unique ideas surprised and excited him, as if a window had been opened in front of him, allowing him to see a vast world.

The idea of ​​unifying the world gradually took root in his heart.

However, this displeased Lü Buwei.

He had always regarded Gu Yu and the Wu family as his great help, but now Gu Yu was getting closer and closer to the Crown Prince, and Zhu Ji was also frequently summoning Gu Yu.

If this continues, it may jeopardize his position.

Therefore, Lü Buwei began to secretly sabotage Gu Yu, and even secretly sent people to try to kill him, so as to nip the potential threat in the bud.

Unfortunately, Gu Yu was not so easy to kill.

Lü Buwei sent several groups of people, but they all disappeared without a trace; not only did no one come back, but no message was sent either.

"Oh dear, how could Master Lü treat you like this?"

In the study, Wu Yingyuan frowned and sighed as he looked at Gu Yu.

Gu Yu smiled and said, "This was expected."

Wu Shilu sighed and said, "Master Lü was originally a businessman, and everything he did was for profit. Now that A Yu has gained more influence, he will naturally be uneasy."

Wu Yingyuan said, "Then what should we do? We can't just leave Qin again, can we?"

"No need!" Gu Yu waved his hand. "I will handle this myself. You don't need to worry."

"Ah Yu, I know you are very skilled, but I'm afraid of being caught off guard by a sneak attack."

Gu Yu nodded: "I know. However, Lü Buwei is a very cunning man. The assassins who tried to kill me these times had no direct connection with him, so it's difficult to find any evidence against him."

The following afternoon, Gu Yu went to the palace and found Zhu Ji.

Compared to their last meeting, Zhu Ji had become even more charming. After all, she was now the Queen of Qin, and both her clothing and demeanor had changed considerably.

"You all step back!"

Zhu Ji dismissed all the eunuchs and maids.

She then walked to Gu Yu's side, almost pressing herself against him, and whispered, "I thought you had forgotten me."

"cough!"

Gu Yu coughed lightly.

Zhu Ji said with a resentful look, "Hmph, you flirted with me last time, and you've already forgotten?"

Gu Yu was startled and glanced instinctively at the doorway, whispering, "My dear lady, you can't say things like that! You're the Queen now. If this gets to the King's ears, I'll be in big trouble!"

Zhu Ji playfully bit his ear and said in a sweet breath, "I thought you were quite daring."

Gu Yu gritted his teeth, raised his hand and patted the incredibly elastic, plump buttocks, and laughed, "I am indeed very bold, but I have something important to say today."

"Alright, I'll let you off the hook for now."

Zhu Ji walked over to the cushion and sat down.

Gu Yu stepped forward and said, "Does Your Majesty know that I have become a thorn in the side of Prime Minister Lü, who wants me removed as soon as possible?"

"Oh? Is that so?"

"To be honest, Your Majesty, he has already sent several groups of assassins to try and get rid of me."

Zhu Ji frowned and said, "Why would he do this? What good would killing you do him?"

"It's very simple, because he's worried that I might threaten his position. I've come today to tell the Queen that if Prime Minister Lü dares to make any more moves in secret, I'm afraid I won't just sit idly by and wait to die."

"Ugh!"

Zhu Ji couldn't help but sigh.

As the saying goes, the palm of the hand is flesh, and the back of the hand is also flesh.

She still harbored some lingering affection for Lü Buwei, and he had played a crucial role in her attainment of her current status.

However, Gu Yu had also saved them, mother and son.

Moreover, Ying Zheng now values ​​Gu Yu highly, so she naturally doesn't want to see anything happen to him.

"In that case, please bear with it for now, and I will speak to Prime Minister Lü."

"Yes, that is also the reason why I have come to see the Queen today. I hope that the Queen can uphold justice."

"Don't worry, I will never show favoritism to Prime Minister Lü."

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

Zhu Ji said meaningfully, "If you really want to thank them, then remember to come a few more times."

"Yes, yes, yes, then I'll take my leave now."

Zhu Ji scolded, "What's the rush? You're already here, have a few drinks with them before you leave—"

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