After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Chapter 243 Tuogu

Gu Jin sat in the carriage digesting the conversation with Princess Pingxi.

It turns out that the original owner's mother, Zhao, was not only the Princess of Zhao, but was also deeply loved by the Emperor of Zhao, who even went against all odds to make a woman the crown prince.

But for unknown reasons, Zhao fled from Zhao State and married the original owner's father, Earl of Anding, under an assumed name. However, they both died in a battle between Chen State and Zhao State.

Gu Jin originally thought that she would learn the truth from Princess Pingxi, but unexpectedly she was involved in a deeper mystery.

Before she died, Aunt Zhao told her not to go back to Zhao State, because that was where Princess Xuanji had desperately escaped.

But what exactly made a favored princess unwilling to reveal her identity even if she was questioned? Was it a struggle for imperial power or some other unknown secret?

Gu Jin only felt that everything around her was becoming more and more complicated, beyond her expectations.

"Madam, are we going back to the Marquis' Mansion?"

The driver asked outside.

Gu Jinning stared at him and said calmly, "Let's go to the restaurant."

She didn't want to face Xie Ran, so she stayed in the restaurant every day.

She wanted to divorce him.

But every time she saw Su coming to her with a smile on her face, even if she had any delicious snacks, she would think of sending them to her to share, but she couldn't bear to make Su sad.

So she could only avoid it by deceiving herself like this.

As soon as she entered the restaurant, Gu Jin saw Mu Zhen walking towards her with a kind smile on his face.

"Madam Xie, you really kept me waiting."

"Your Highness?" Gu Jin was a little surprised and looked behind him.

Mu Zhen saw what she was thinking and said with a smile: "Weier didn't come today. I came here specially for you, Madam."

Although Gu Jin didn't understand why, he still invited Mu Zhen into the private room.

Mu Zhen took a sip of tea and said to Gu Jin with a smile in his eyes: "Madam Xie is the most unique and intelligent woman I have ever met."

Gu Jin lowered her eyes and turned the teacup in her hand, but her tone was not very polite, "I think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a gentleman, so don't say such things to me in the future.

I don't think the prince came here today to talk about these things, so we should be frank with each other."

Mu Zhen smiled instead of getting angry, "Mrs. Xie is indeed a frank person. Then I will not be a hypocritical person."

Mu Zhen stared at Gu Jin. Although his face looked sickly, his eyes were exceptionally firm.

"I came here today to discuss a business deal with Madam Xie."

Gu Jin was full of suspicion, but he heard Mu Zhen say word by word: "I know that you have a close relationship with Prince Chen, and I can help him become the crown prince."

Gu Jin's eyes flashed with astonishment, but he immediately concealed the surprise in his eyes and said calmly: "I am not interested in government affairs, the prince may have found the wrong person.

If you want to find Xie Ran, you can go directly to him without going through me."

Mu Zhen shook his head and smiled meaningfully, "But I don't believe Xie Ran. I only believe in you."

Gu Jin tilted his head, confusion in his eyes deepened.

Mu Zhen sighed softly, a self-deprecating smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

"Doesn't this look ridiculous? The crown prince of a country is so miserable and downtrodden.

But you must be aware that I am not destined to live long, so it wouldn't matter if I died alone in the past.

But now I have Wei'er, and we have our own child..."

When mentioning Xue Wei, Mu Zhen's face was full of tenderness.

"The Crown Princess is pregnant?"

Mu Zhen nodded, "But even my mother didn't know about this, because I don't want her and her child to end up like me."

Mu Zhen stared at Gu Jin intently, with a look of earnest pleading in her eyes, "Thank you, Madam. I am willing to do everything I can to protect Prince Chen. The only condition is that I hope you can take care of them after I pass away. Is that okay?"