I Want to Ask You to Do Me a Favor
"Old Master means that the child you're pregnant with…is a bastard!”
………
The voice fell.
Gu Hao looked in the direction of the voice and saw…
A group of maids escorted a woman from the back door.
The woman in the lead was wearing a colorful embroidered palace dress, a golden Eight Treasure Hairpin on her head, a white jade bead on her neck, and a white mink short coat on her shoulders.
Her body was enchanting, her face was exquisite, and her arrogance was seductive.
"What a beauty."
Gu Hao thought to himself.
Although she was a beauty, Gu Hao didn't have a good impression of her.
Just based on the other party's 'bastard' just now, he looked down on this so-called daughter of a noble family.
"Madam, why are you here?"
Zhang Liang quickly stood up and greeted the woman as soon as she arrived.
"What's wrong? Do you still want to meet her behind my back?”Madam Zhang sneered and sat on the soft couch that Zhang Liang had just sat on.
"No, why would I?" Zhang Liang bowed and smiled apologetically.
Gu Hao was shocked.
This heartless Han County Duke…was he henpecked?
The contrast was too great, and it left Gu Hao stunned.
The moment Madam Zhang appeared, Zhang Qianshi lowered her head and felt inferior.
"No? Then why is she in this study?" Mrs. Zhang reached out and grabbed Zhang Liang's ear.
Zhang Liang's face turned red and he whispered,"Madam, there are outsiders here. Please leave me some face."?”
"Outsiders?" Mrs. Zhang sneered and glanced at Zhang Qianshi with a hint of mockery in her eyes.
When he saw Gu Hao, he was stunned.
"What a handsome young master."
Mrs. Zhang let go of Zhang Liang and sat elegantly.
He sized up Gu Hao from time to time.
"And this is?" Mrs. Zhang asked.
"He's the recently famous top scorer, Gu Hao.”Zhang Liang introduced.
Gu Hao frowned.
He felt that Madam Zhang's gaze was a little disgusting.
"General Zhang, your wife's words just now were too unpleasant to hear, but she doesn't seem like the legendary daughter of a noble family at all.”Gu Hao said indifferently and mocked directly.
She no longer had any hope for Zhang Liang.
"Bastard, how can you say that?" Zhang Liang shouted.
Hearing Gu Hao mocking his wife, he was instantly enraged.
"Shut up." Mrs. Zhang said angrily.
"Did you hear that? My wife told you to shut up. If you dare to say another word, I will smash your mouth.”Zhang Liang sneered.
Gu Hao narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed through them.
"Provoke him to make the first move later and smash his mouth.”
Gu Hao's heart turned cold.
Mrs. Zhang glared at Zhang Liang and slammed the soft seat. She said angrily,"I told you to shut up."
"Ah?" Zhang Liang was stunned.
Gu Hao was also a little confused.
Are these two crazy?
When Zhang Qianshi heard Madam Zhang berating Zhang Liang, she felt even more upset.
This man had divorced her, but in front of Madam Zhang, he was as obedient as a dog.
"What? It's all your fault." Madam Zhang snorted coldly.
Zhang Liang's face turned red and he did not dare to speak.
"What do you mean? General Zhang, Zhang Shenzhi is your son. Are you going to save him or not?”Gu Hao asked directly.
Zhang Liang was just about to speak when he saw his wife's expression and immediately did not dare to say anything.
"Young Master Gu, if one day a woman comes to you with a child and says that the child is yours, will you admit it?" Madam Zhang smiled faintly.”
Gu Hao frowned and sneered." I didn't do it. Why don't you ask General Zhang if he did it?"”
Zhang Liang shrunk his neck.
"You haven't done it before?" Mrs. Zhang's eyes lit up.
" Shen Zhi is Zhang Liang's child. He's my only man…" Zhang Qianshi explained aggrievedly.
Gu Hao looked at Zhang Liang and said indifferently,"Zhang Shenzhi sentenced me to be beheaded after the fall!" General Zhang, as long as you still have a conscience, even if Zhang Shenzhi is your son, Aunt Zhang was once your wife. You can't just leave her in the lurch when she comes to beg you, right?”
Seeing that Zhang Liang did not dare to acknowledge Zhang Shenzhi, he changed his words.
" This…" Zhang Liang paused.
Some things from the past appeared in his mind.
" Madam…" Zhang Liang looked at Madam Zhang.
Mrs. Zhang snorted coldly and asked with a frown,"What crime did Zhang Shenzhi commit?"
" This…" Zhang Qianshi looked at Gu Hao.
Actually, she was not too sure what her son had done.
When the news reached her home, the teacher in the village told her to find the yamen to send a message to Zhang Shenzhi first, and then find Zhang Liang.
"He stole the crystal cup given by the emperor." Gu Hao said.
"A crystal cup bestowed by the emperor?" Zhang Liang narrowed his eyes and said," I remember that His Majesty gave you the crystal cup.”
"It's me."
Gu Hao said calmly.
She felt a little awkward, especially when she noticed Zhang Qianshi's doubtful gaze.
"Looks like this matter is quite complicated.”Mrs. Zhang raised her eyebrows and said.
" It's not complicated," Gu Hao said lightly." General Zhang Liang just needs to find His Majesty."”
Since Zhang Liang spoke, Li Er had to give him some face.
Even if he couldn't be completely exonerated, at least the crime of 'beheading after autumn' would definitely not happen again.
"If Old Master goes to look for His Majesty, wouldn't he still have to acknowledge this son?!”Mrs. Zhang said with a frown.
"He is his son." Zhang Qianshi muttered, feeling very wronged.
"Don't worry, let me do the talking." Gu Hao comforted her.
"Oh, okay." Zhang Qianshi lowered her head.
"I will never allow the Zhang family to have another son.”
Mrs. Zhang said calmly.
If she hadn't given birth, she wouldn't have wanted her eldest son, Zhang Shenwei.
Zhang Liang's face was sullen and he did not say anything.
"General Zhang, are you willing to help me if I don't acknowledge Zhang Shenzhi?" Gu Hao asked after a moment of thought.”
"No…The crystal cup case involves Turkic spies and is of great importance. There must be a reasonable reason for me to step forward.”Zhang Liang frowned.
" I have my ways," Gu Hao said with a faint smile." General Zhang, just tell me if you're willing to save Zhang Shenzhi."”
Zhang Liang was silent for a while before looking at Madam Zhang.
In his heart, he was still willing to believe that Zhang Shenzhi was his youngest son.
Mrs. Zhang frowned and made a concession. She said,"You can save him, but you have to promise not to tell anyone about Zhang Shenzhi's identity.”
Gu Hao looked at Zhang Qianshi.
"As long as I can save Shen Zhi, I will agree to anything.”
Zhang Qianshi said.
In fact, she had never thought of letting Zhang Liang acknowledge Zhang Shenzhi. Otherwise, Zhang Shenzhi would have known that she had a county father-in-law.
"General Zhang, what do you think?" Gu Hao looked at Zhang Liang.
"Furen's meaning is this general's meaning.”Zhang Liang said lightly, as if he had regained his masculinity.
"Young Master Gu, can you tell me your plan now?”
Madam Zhang looked at Gu Hao.
"Keep it a secret for now. When you need to use General Zhang, General Zhang will naturally understand what to do.”Gu Hao said lightly.
"Playing tricks." Zhang Liang snorted coldly.
Gu Hao rolled his eyes. He didn't want to stay here any longer.
"Let's go." Gu Hao helped Zhang Qianshi up.
"Oh, okay."
Zhang Qianshi hurriedly stood up.
Mrs. Zhang stared at Gu Hao's back as he left, her eyes burning.
"Investigate the situation of this top scholar.”
Madam Zhang instructed.
"Yes." A maidservant replied.
Gu Hao heaved a sigh of relief after leaving the prefecture. He felt that the air outside the prefecture was much fresher.
"Help me take care of her, I owe you a favor.”Zhang Liang said in a low voice.
She secretly stuffed a bulging purse into Gu Hao's hands.
"He will naturally take care of Zhang Shenzhi after we rescue him.”Gu Hao said.
"In any case, this general will take it that you agree.”
Zhang Liang waved his hand and turned around to return to the residence.
Gu Hao shook his head.
It couldn't be said that Zhang Liang had no feelings for Zhang Qianshi. However, his friendship was probably only worth this purse of money and an empty promise.
After getting into the carriage, Gu Hao handed the pouch Zhang Liang gave him to Zhang Qianshi.
After Zhang Qianshi received it, she didn't ask anything. She just sighed dejectedly and said,""I thought I could see Shen Wei.”
"There will be a chance to meet in the future."
Gu Hao comforted her.
A new sense of pity arose in his heart.
Based on Madam Zhang's behavior and Zhang Liang's henpecked attitude, Zhang Shenwei, the eldest son of the Zhang Qian family, could only survive in two situations:
First, they were suppressed everywhere.
Second, acknowledge Mrs. Zhang as her mother and fawn on her for the rest of her life.
To Zhang Qianshi, no matter what kind of situation it was, it was extremely heartbreaking.
After sending Zhang Qianshi back to the antique shop, Gu Hao went to Hongwen Restaurant.
As expected, Princess Li Lizhi of Changle was already waiting in his office.
After another full meal, Gu Hao said,""Do me a favor."
"What favor?" Li Lizhi was curious.
"After the class over there ends, send someone to find His Highness the Crown Prince, Du He, and Cheng Huai Mo. There are some business matters that need to be discussed.”Gu Hao said.
Li Lizhi pursed her lips and said in disappointment,""I thought you needed me to do something.”
"My shoulders are a little sore. Do you want to give me a massage?" Gu Hao smiled and raised his eyebrows.”
"Bah, I can tell you're up to no good.”Li Lizhi's face turned red.
" You've misunderstood me." Gu Hao sighed." Do you know why I'm looking for the crown prince and the others?"”
"I'm not talking about that." Li Lizhi glared.
"I want to hold a grand exhibition in Chang 'an to let the people of all countries and tribes see the strength and prosperity of the Great Tang.”
Gu Hao said.
"Exposition? What is an exhibition?" Li Lizhi blinked and asked curiously.
"Sigh, I think my shoulder was bitten by someone last night. It's a little sore. If only someone could help me massage it.”
Gu Hao rubbed his shoulders and said leisurely.
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P.S. Zhang Liang's new wife left a rather 'wonderful' mark in history.
Those who were interested could check it out.
There was also the fact that Zhang Liang was a henpecked man. It was not a random story. It was a real thing in history.
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