Chapter 1013: Bitter Remonstrance

Liu Zheng has been very busy lately.

The Crown Prince's grand funeral is a matter for the Ministry of Rites. What caused him to break down was that, for reasons unknown, Gu Jin, who now serves in the Ministry of Rites, insisted on taking charge of this matter. Thus, Gu Jin transformed from the "GeneralDirector" of last year's Birthday Ceremony into the "GeneralDirector" of the Crown Prince's grand funeral.

Liu Zheng is truly breaking down.

From the very beginning, Gu Jin has come to the Post House every day to find him, looking hurried and bustling, wanting to discuss every procedure of the grand funeral with him daily. Liu Zheng was already busy enough; he is responsible for the security work of the entire grand funeral, and every morning, Gu Jin would appear at the Post House on time...

Several times, Xie Chan, who had just truly become Liu Zheng's woman, had a strange look in her eyes.

One must know that in the Capital, this Gu Jin is a famously beautiful and talented woman, and her fame is even on par with her own.

Enemy spotted!

Xie Chan is a person who loves and hates clearly. Regarding her letting Liu Zheng take in Li Xuanya, that was because she favored that girl, Li Xuanya. This included Liu Zheng's close female friends Shen Manqing and Zheng Yueru; if Liu Zheng wanted to give them status, Xie Chan would always show her magnanimity.

But magnanimity is one thing, yet my man is not someone just anyone can touch.

"Miss Gu, you are here so early again today."

Thus, on this day, Xie Chan finally could not hold back, and she walked over slowly, bringing her two palace maids.

Gu Jin chuckled upon hearing this.

She looked toward the elaborately dressed Xie Chan. Good heavens, is she trying to give her a show of force? The reason she came so early was to intercept Liu Zheng, because Liu Zheng wakes up a bit early, and at this time, Xie Chan usually would not be up yet. But clearly, her grand attire as the Longyang Princess today meant she came prepared.

"Gu Jin pays respects to Your Highness the Princess!"

Gu Jin knew that etiquette could not be neglected, so she quickly performed a curtsy.

Xie Chan gave a mocking smile and waved her hand: "No need for formalities, no need. Miss Gu is the granddaughter of the current Minister of Rites and the number one talented woman of the Capital. You are at the age for marriage, yet you run to our Post House early every morning; this is somewhat detrimental to Miss Gu's reputation."

"Ah?"

Gu Jin naturally had long since seen the meaning behind Xie Chan's appearance this morning. She also understood in her heart that whether in status or position, she could not compare to Xie Chan. Liu Zheng had undoubtedly become the Imperial Son-in-law, and this was also something no one could change...

But...

What kind of person is Gu Jin?

The number one talented woman!

From childhood to adulthood, she has been arrogantly imposing, with eyes higher than the top, and her way of thinking is not something an ordinary person can understand; she is transcendent above traditional secularity. Therefore, she had always found it hard to understand how Xie Chan could become Liu Zheng's woman.

On what basis?

Just on her beauty and status?

Of course...

This does not mean she has feelings for Liu Zheng; she just feels that this man, the only one in Longyan who can defeat her, always gives her great benefit whenever they communicate... His strange and peculiar ideas always make her unable to extricate herself...

Thus...

No...

She does not like him!

Definitely not!

Since that is not the case, then what do you mean by this, Xie Chan?

Gu Jin's temper flared up all at once, and she chuckled: "The Princess's words are biased. The Hanlin Academy where Vice Minister Liu is located also has an obligation to participate in the grand funeral. Moreover, Vice Minister Liu is responsible for the security work of the entire grand funeral, which is also linked to Gu Jin's work. Only by working together can the two of us complete this matter perfectly. The Princess probably does not know how complex the procedures for this grand funeral are, right?"

"You..."

Xie Chan's eyes immediately flashed with cold light.

The other two maids also looked on with cold eyes.

What does this mean?

Mocking Xie Chan for being a vase?

That's right.

A funeral for a Crown Prince in this ancient era indeed has many complicated

procedures and long-winded processes. It involves many ancient systems and rules of the ancestral temple. Except for the Ministry of Rites, which specializes in studying these, others truly do not understand them.

Therefore, in this aspect, Gu Jin targeted Xie Chan, and she really had no way to counter it.

"The talented Miss Gu certainly has a high opinion of herself. In my view, these superficial things are the most useless! If I had the chance, I would abolish them!"

Xie Chan snorted coldly.

Seeing Xie Chan, who was embarrassed into anger, Gu Jin felt a burst of satisfaction in her heart for some reason.

"Well said!"

Unexpectedly.

Liu Zheng arrived at this moment. It could be seen that he had also just woken up and was still tidying his clothes.

"What is well said?"

Gu Jin's face turned black.

Seeing Liu Zheng come out and agree with her statement, Xie Chan was naturally full of joy. Ignoring how others might see it, she walked over and started tidying Liu Zheng's clothes, looking bashful: "You, you, you slept so late last night, yet you still have to get up so early. I already told Qianyun to let you sleep a little longer..."

Ah, this?

Liu Zheng was completely dumbfounded.

These words were a bit ambiguous. Although the two of them had already had intimate contact, he really didn't sleep in her room last night...

It's just that...

Good heavens.

Seeing Gu Jin's face had already turned black, Liu Zheng finally realized: were these two beauties just now engaging in a Bitter Remonstrance?

Something is wrong!

The atmosphere is a bit off!

He turned around, wanting to escape.

Gu Jin had already asked in a cold voice: "What does Vice Minister Liu mean by this? What do you mean by 'well said'? Should the rites and laws of the ancestors be abolished? If the Emperor were to know of these words..."

Liu Zheng chuckled: "Never mind the Emperor knowing, even if your grandfather knew, I wouldn't be afraid. When a person dies, the lamp goes out; why all this messy stuff? Not only does it waste wealth and resources, but it also keeps so many people from sleeping well."

"Useless!"

"It's completely useless!"

What Liu Zheng said was simply the truth.

Funeral traditions should exist, but because of one person's funeral, the whole country is kept busy—how much wealth and resources are wasted just like that? The key is, if you don't do it well, there's a high chance you'll risk being beheaded. A matter concerning one person's death ends up putting many people at risk of dying; what is the point of this?

"You, you, you, you all..."

Gu Jin was driven mad with anger.

Sensing Xie Chan's provocative gaze, Gu Jin clenched her fists tightly.

This Vice Minister Liu!

He was deliberately targeting her!

As she thought about it, she almost cried from grievance.

Xie Chan, feeling pleased with herself, turned and left.

Liu Zheng was about to get busy.

In an instant, only Gu Jin was left here, standing awkwardly.

"Don't run!"

After a while, she stomped her feet and ran out after Liu Zheng.

Liu Zheng looked helpless: "Big sister, what exactly do you want to do?"

It's just a funeral; you should just follow the ancient rites.

What kind of advice could he give her? Could he possibly turn this funeral into something like "Big Shot," shocking the world? Please, this is Longyan.

"I..."

Gu Jin followed closely behind, pursuing relentlessly, just about to speak.

She saw Qin Zhangfeng coming over with a grave expression on his face.

Liu Zheng's heart skipped a beat.

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