Everyone turned to look and saw Gu Zhenshan striding in, followed by Steward Cao…
Besides them, Gu Zhenshan had also brought several servants from the General’s mansion, though their purpose was unclear.
“Zhenshan?” Madam Gu quickly stood up and went to meet him. “Why are you here?”
She had heard that the Emperor had just quelled the rebellion and that the situation in the Northern Frontier was unstable. Zhenshan should have been swamped with work, so how could he have time to visit the Yun residence…
Gu Zhenshan cupped his hands towards Old Man Yun, then smiled at Madam Gu. “Sister, I heard you were returning to the village, so I came specifically to invite you to stay at the General’s mansion for a few days!”
Having finally come to the capital, she hadn’t even had a cup of tea or a meal at the General’s mansion. Did she not consider him her brother…
After all, it was Madam Gu’s maiden home; how could she not stay for a few days?
Madam Gu’s expression became subtly troubled upon hearing this.
Firstly, the General’s mansion brought back many unpleasant memories for her. Every time she stepped through that door, her heart would ache intensely…
Secondly, Zhenshan had seven or eight wives. If she stayed at the General’s mansion, she would inevitably have to deal with them.
Especially women like Zhen Meili, whom Madam Gu didn’t even want to look at…
Seeing his sister’s silence, Gu Zhenshan anxiously rubbed his hands and quickly sought help from Old Man Yun. “Brother-in-law, please persuade my sister! As long as you two stay there, I’ll see who dares to give you a cold shoulder!”
Zhen Meili had already been subdued by him. If she dared to say anything disrespectful about his sister or the Yun family again, Gu Zhenshan would throw her out…
Old Man Yun sighed softly and leaned closer to Madam Gu. “Oh, old woman, let’s just go and stay for a few days. Zhenshan personally came to invite us; it wouldn’t be polite to refuse, would it?”
Seeing Madam Gu still not speaking, Old Man Yun added, “Zhenshan is busy all the time and rarely comes home. You and your brother haven’t been reunited for long; you must have a lot to talk about, right?”
Gu Zhenshan looked at Madam Gu with anticipation, about to offer more persuasion, when a clear, childish voice suddenly came from outside the door…
“Let’s go stay for a few days, let’s go stay for a few days!”
Gu Zhenshan grunted and looked back, seeing His Highness the Crown Prince walking past the doorway with Tian Baobao on his back, heading towards his room.
“What’s wrong with our daughter?” Madam Gu walked to the door.
Why was her face so flushed, and why was she being carried by Young Master Xiao…
Old Man Yun chuckled, “She’s probably drunk!”
A few days ago, Xiao Xitian had told Old Man Yun that she had secretly brewed a lot of fruit wine, which was both sweet and delicious. Old Man Yun had been so tempted that he couldn’t sleep.
His daughter had probably snuck some wine.
Madam Gu: “……”
“You old rascal, how old is our daughter? Letting her drink, what if she gets sick from it?” Madam Gu pinched Old Man Yun.
Old Man Yun rubbed his arm. “Old woman, look, even our daughter is asking us to stay for a few days. Don’t be stubborn; hurry up and pack your things…”
And so, the next morning, Madam Gu and the others boarded Gu Zhenshan’s carriage and slowly drove towards the General’s mansion.
Xiao Jinheng, Han Chijiao, Xiao Xinling, and Kong Xingzhu also went along. Gao Jingde, Yun Xiaobao, and Jin Xiaolou were naturally included…
Chu Jiangtun looked at the empty courtyard and sighed deeply. “It’s truly like a deserted palace. Old Ma, let’s open a shop in Heyang County in the future too, so we can be closer to parents and family!”
“Young Master, that place, Heyang County, is nowhere as prosperous as the capital. Even if we open a shop, it would be a small business and wouldn’t make much money…” Old Ma analyzed.
Hearing this, Chu Jiangtun glared at Old Ma. “Money, money, money, all you think about is money. You have no sentimentality at all, hmph!”
With that, Chu Jiangtun flicked his sleeves and walked towards the main gate.
Old Ma: “……”
You’re only capable of dealing with me.
“Young Master, Young Master, where are you going?” Old Ma scurried after him.
“To find Miss Shuang’er, don’t follow me!” Chu Jiangtun said irritably.
The Chu Family’s textile shop had already hired new employees and a new manager and was now on track, making a fortune every day, with no need for Chu Jiangtun to worry about it.
Meanwhile, in the main hall of Pingyang Marquis’s mansion, a strange atmosphere had descended…
It wasn’t for any other reason than that after Gu Mingyan returned last night, he drank the tea at home and became worse than a beast. He had forcefully entered Han Chiyan’s room, and no one knew what had happened.
Princess Yan’er, last night, had been like a gentle lamb, neither resisting nor calling out. The two of them had then slept through the night, as if it were the most natural thing…
At a table, the Old Marquis, Gu Mingyan, Huger Shuang’er, and Han Chiyan sat opposite each other. Tea fragrance wafted from the table, accompanied by several plates of delicious pastries.
The Old Marquis lounged in his chair, flipping through a storybook while glancing at Han Chiyan and his son, occasionally clearing his throat…
“Cough, cough, why are you all so quiet? It’s early in the morning; what are you playing at being so serious?” the Old Marquis asked with a smile.
Gu Mingyan: “……”
Father, what do you want me to say?
Even if you wanted to keep Princess Yan’er, you couldn’t use such despicable methods. If this got out, how could I still hold my head up?
Moreover, Princess Yan’er is a girl. She traveled thousands of miles from the Northern Frontier to the capital. Doesn’t she care about her chastity and reputation?
Steward Zhou stood behind the Old Marquis, constantly rubbing his hands, sweat beading on his forehead…
In all his years, he had never done anything so sordid.
Giving someone aphrodisiacs, the Old Marquis was too daring.
That’s right, yesterday the Old Marquis had instructed Steward Zhou to put potent aphrodisiacs in the tea of both Gu Mingyan and Han Chiyan…
Anyone who drank it would have a raging fire ignited within their bodies, which could only be extinguished through intercourse.
Gu Mingyan had slept in Princess Yan’er’s room all night. What exactly happened, everyone should understand without needing explicit details…
When dry wood meets a raging fire, how could sparks not fly?
“Your Highness, did the Marquis… did he bully you?” Huger Shuang’er was furious, slamming the table hard. “Since he ruined your chastity, I’ll kill him…”
As her words fell, Huger Shuang’er, like a tigress, suddenly stood up and lunged at Gu Mingyan.
How did things turn out like this? She had followed the Princess to the Central Plains, hoping to find Princess Jiaojiao soon and return safely to the grasslands. But not only had they failed to rescue her, but Princess Yan’er had also fallen into this predicament…
Gu Mingyan didn’t resist. He knew he had done wrong and deserved punishment.
Moreover, with Huger Shuang’er’s martial arts skills, even a few slaps would feel like a tickle; they wouldn’t hurt at all.
Who would have thought that just as Huger Shuang’er was about to unleash her full strength and slap him twice, a familiar voice suddenly rang out…