Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

Xiao Ye was also taken aback for a moment, then looked up at him.

"Shall we...switch clothes?"

"right."

Gu Mingli made no attempt to hide anything, and his tone was very frank.

"I'll wear yours, you wear mine."

"In case of an assassin, the target will come at me first. This will give the guards a few more breaths to react."

The room was silent for two seconds.

The sound of a vendor hawking realgar wine drifted from outside the window, the last syllable of his voice lingering as it floated from one end of the street to the other.

Xiao Ye stared at Gu Mingli for a moment, his gaze deep and serious.

"Aren't you afraid of dying?"

Gu Mingli's expression remained unchanged, and he shrugged casually.

"My life belongs to Your Majesty."

You, the emperor, are always thinking about chopping off the heads of the Gu family.

With a favorability rating of over -500, most people would have been killed by now.

Xiao Ye's eyebrows twitched slightly, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

[Ding~ Xiao Ye's favorability towards you +1, current favorability -520]

Gu Mingli: "!"

Goodness, this can actually make Huang Jiaojiao happy?

Looks like I've been doing pretty well lately!

It seems he's found a way to boost his score.

Xiao Ye is now genuinely curious about Gu Mingli.

This person has some mystical elements about him.

"Do you really think someone will make a move today?"

I wouldn't dare say for sure.

Gu Mingli answered very seriously.

"But there are rituals to worship the river god during the Dragon Boat Festival, and the riverbanks are packed with people. Wouldn't it be difficult to get close to you?"

"The guards' line of sight is easily obstructed. This is the perfect time to take advantage of the chaos."

Xiao Ye looked down at the crescent-white brocade robe he was wearing, and then at the light blue brocade robe Gu Mingli was wearing.

It's alright. That light blue one isn't bad either; it'll do.

"become."

In short, it was decisive and efficient.

Xiao Ye unbuckled his belt.

Liu An was astonished.

He quickly stepped forward and helped her untie the belt, peeling off the crescent-white brocade robe layer by layer.

As the brocade robe slipped off, the fabric slowly draped down from the shoulders and arms, revealing a plain white undergarment that clung to the body in a thin layer.

His broad shoulders and narrow waist accentuated his figure, making him appear less imposing and more casual.

Gu Mingli couldn't help but take another look.

Xiao Ye's build is similar to mine, so the clothes should fit him well.

Gu Mingli nodded habitually.

Xiao Ye caught that fleeting glance and movement.

Xiao Ye looked down at his own body and straightened his muscular chest.

Although he was an emperor, he had practiced martial arts since childhood and dared not slack off.

Even in clothes that aren't custom-made, this figure still makes him look incredibly handsome.

[Ding~ Xiao Ye's favorability towards you +1, current favorability: -519]

Gu Mingli: "?"

Huh? What's going on?

Liu An held the dragon robe he had taken off in both hands, smiling obsequiously, not daring to say another word.

They were very impressed with Gu Mingli.

He's certainly seen something new.

Gu Mingli truly doesn't treat His Majesty as an outsider.

In every sentence he uttered, there was five parts disrespect and five parts familiarity.

Yet, it was precisely this way of getting along that didn't offend the emperor; instead, it aroused his curiosity and human kindness.

Wow, this Lord Gu is truly remarkable!

Xiao Ye put on the light blue brocade robe that Gu Mingli handed him and looked at himself in the full-length silver mirror.

Well, it'll do.

He glanced at Gu Mingli out of the corner of his eye.

The man was wearing his crescent-white brocade robe, his shoulders and back were straight, and the collar was tied neatly, so he didn't really ruin the robe.

Liu An helped Xiao Ye fasten his belt, then casually picked up the mutton-fat jade pendant from the table and was about to hang it on the emperor's waist.

"etc."

Gu Mingli stepped forward and pointed to the dragon-patterned jade pendant in Eunuch Liu's hand.

"Hang this up for me."

His tone was flat, as if he were asking someone for a light.

Everyone: "!!!"

The servants around him stared wide-eyed in disbelief, stealing glances at Gu Mingli.

That was the emperor's dragon-patterned jade pendant!

It's something that even the King of Qi wouldn't dare to wear, let alone ordinary court officials.

Lord Gu actually asked for it!

Don't you die?

The room was quiet.

Xiao Ye glanced at Gu Mingli sideways, his gaze revealing neither joy nor anger.

He paused for a moment, his tone casual.

"Give it to him."

Everyone: "!!!"

Liu An was stunned.

He held the jade pendant in his hands for a long time without moving.

It took him a while to realize what was happening. He held the jade pendant in both hands and respectfully handed it to Gu Mingli.

Gu Mingli didn't stand on ceremony.

He reached out and grabbed the jade pendant without the slightest hesitation.

It was casually hung around his waist.

The jade pendant has a warm and smooth texture. When it hangs gently on the side of the waist, the dragon pattern gleams with a delicate luster in the sunlight.

Gu Mingli looked down.

good looking.

"Brother?"

As soon as Xiao Jue entered the room, he noticed that his elder brother looked a little different today.

He changed into a light blue brocade robe, stood by the window, holding a teacup in his hand, and looked like a young master from a noble family out for a stroll.

Lacking the majesty of an emperor, it possesses a relaxed, down-to-earth quality, blending seamlessly into the lives of ordinary people.

Xiao Jue subconsciously took a closer look.

His gaze quickly shifted from his elder brother to the person beside him wearing a crescent-white brocade robe.

When Xiao Jue saw the dragon-patterned jade pendant at Gu Mingli's waist, he was almost speechless with astonishment.

He blinked. "This...this is..."

You read that right.

That was indeed his elder brother's dragon-patterned jade pendant.

It was hanging on Gu Mingli's waist.

"Brother, what's wrong...?"

Xiao Jue's throat was completely dry.

Even though he was usually carefree and unrestrained, he couldn't hide his shock at this moment.

The dragon robe could be considered a stopgap measure, but the dragon-patterned jade pendant…

That was something the emperor kept close to his body; it was a symbol of his status and trust.

Is Gu Mingli planning a rebellion?!

Xiao Ye gestured with his chin at Gu Mingli without offering any further explanation.

Gu Mingli, being tactful, bowed to the Prince of Qi with a perfectly appropriate smile on his face.

"Today, I will serve as your substitute, Your Highness."

Xiao Jue's lips twitched, his gaze shifting back and forth between his elder brother and Lord Gu several times.

Isn't his elder brother the one who hates family the most?

How did things get so complicated that you ended up taking off your own clothes and giving them to someone else to wear?

Can't he be the stand-in?

Can't Geng Zhi take the job?

Xiao Jue swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and obediently stepped aside.

Never mind, I won't ask anymore.

"Alright, let's go."

Xiao Ye broke the "strange atmosphere" and stepped out of the room.

The people behind filed out.

Since Gu Mingli is acting as a stand-in today, he must walk with the emperor's entourage in the prominent main seat.

The two walked downstairs side by side.

The street below was bustling with noise, and the riverbanks were packed with people watching the dragon boat races.

The guards were scattered on the street, some disguised as vendors squatting against the wall, and others disguised as onlookers leaning against the pillars.

Xiao Ye, now dressed in a light blue brocade robe, blended into the crowd and from a distance appeared to be nothing more than a handsome and wealthy young man.

His steps were neither hurried nor slow, and he carried an ordinary folding fan in his hand, nothing out of the ordinary.

Wearing a crescent-white brocade robe and a dragon-patterned jade pendant at his waist, Gu Mingli had broad shoulders, a straight back, and a steady gait.

Sunlight shone on him, making the crescent-white satin glow with a soft light.

He does indeed resemble a "target person" to some extent.

The Pei family waited for a long time, mingling in the crowd.

Upon seeing the target appear, they immediately followed.