Chapter 198 Goodbye Gu Er
“Please wait in the main hall, I’ll clean up and go.” Chu Qingyuan’s voice was calm, but with a hint of unquestionable majesty.
“Yes, young master.” The attendant at the door responded respectfully and then quickly left, and the sound of footsteps gradually drifted away in the corridor.
Inside the room, Chu Qingyuan stared at the letter that had been swallowed by the flames, and the ashes drifted in the air. She sighed softly, pushed open the door, and walked towards the main hall.
Her steps were steady, but a hint of fatigue appeared faintly. Half a quarter of an hour later, Chu Qingyuan stepped into the main hall.
When several people in the hall saw her coming, they stood up and saluted. The person in charge is an old man over fifty years old, with a calm face and a torched gaze. He bowed and his voice was low and respectful: “Prince Shen, Lao Nu is the housekeeper of Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, who is favored by the master’s family and his surname is Gu.” His voice was stable and he could not find any slight etiquette. “I came today because I was asked by the Marquis. Please come here in three days to talk to the mansion.”
Chu Qingyuan smiled slightly, but a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
She had long known that the invitation from Zhenbeihou Mansion was related to the birthday of the eldest princess Xie Nian. Xie Nian is not only the wife of Zhenbei Hou, but also the royal princess, with an extremely noble status. In previous years, the Gu family must have had a banquet.
However, Chu Qingyuan had other plans in her heart – she just wanted to handle the affairs of Xiangdu as soon as possible and get out quietly, and was unwilling to be involved in this dispute again.
“Thank you for your kindness in Zhenbeihou,” she said in a gentle tone, but with a hint of alienation. “I am just not feeling well recently, and I am afraid I will let down the marquis’s kindness.”
Butler Gu’s expression did not change and said respectfully: “Since the young master is not in good health, I will no longer bother you. If the young master needs any medicinal herbs, he will definitely do his best to help him.”
Chu Qingyuan nodded slightly, with a faint smile on his face, “Thank you for your care, I am grateful.”
Butler Gu stopped talking and bowed. Chu Qingyuan’s servant brought them to the door, and Butler Gu waved his hand, “No need to send it.” The few people quickly returned to Zhenbei Hou Mansion.
After Guanjun Gu entered the gate of the Hou Mansion, he walked straight to Gu Yun’s study. In the study room, Gu Yun was sitting upright in front of the desk, holding a roll of folds in his hand, frowning slightly, as if thinking about something.
Butler Gu pushed the door and reported in a low voice: “Mr. Mr. Shen politely rejected your invitation, saying that he was unwell.”
Gu Yun did not show any displeasure when he heard this, but just gently put down the note in his hand and said lightly: “I understand.”
His eyes were deep, Shen Qing was extremely intelligent but cautious, and he was not surprised by his rejection.
However, he was also very conflicted now. Shen Qing had saved his daughter in danger of the palace, and he remembered this kindness in his heart. CanAt the same time, he also had doubts about Shen Qing’s identity – a young man from another country could escape from the siege of Concubine Chen’s party, which was definitely not something that ordinary people could do.
That’s right, after his aunt’s birthday party, he had already learned about Shen Qing’s identity from the emperor’s hint.
He was surprised at that time. For a moment, he even felt that Shen Qing was too arrogant and ignorant, but in the end he had to admit that this man had the ability to go sideways. After all, even the suspicious emperor did not do anything to him when he knew his identity.
“You heard it.” Gu Yun suddenly spoke, his eyes turning to the door of the study.
The figure outside the door stumbled slightly, and then pushed the door in. This person was Gu Yun’s second son, Gu Yunjie.
He looked complicated, and there was a hint of unconcealed anxiety in his eyes.
“Second Young Master.” Seeing this, Butler Gu saluted respectfully.
Gu Yunjie waved his hand, “Uncle Gu doesn’t have to be polite.” His voice was a little low, as if he was worried.
Gu Yun first looked up at Gu Yunjie, but did not speak first.
These days, his son has not been as lively as usual. He just saw him eavesdropping at the door. Generally speaking, he knew why he had these changes.
“Dad, I…” Gu Yunjie spoke slowly, but after only a few words, he could not continue.
Gu Yun put down the fold in his hand and looked at his son helplessly.
“Yunjie, Mr. Shen has great kindness to our Gu family. He is not feeling well and reasonable. We should all send some nourishing medicinal herbs to visit him. Do you think so?”
Gu Yunjie didn’t know how to answer for a while. They have never seen each other since they parted in Linjiangting last time.
Until now, he doesn’t know how to face him.
However, when he heard that he was unwell, he would also worry, but he would also guess whether this was just an excuse for him to act in secret.
“Okay, in order to avoid suspicion, our Gu family did not thank Mr. Shen for his kindness in time. You and your sister should have visited him.” This was the first time Gu Yun saw his son so hesitant, so he said lightly: “When your mother’s birthday is over, you brother and sister will visit him together.”
Gu Yunjie’s expression became more complicated when he heard this. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just replied in a low voice: “Yes, dad, the child knows.”
Gu Yun nodded and stopped talking.
Gu Yunjie turned around and left the study room, but his heart felt like a huge rock was pressed down, so heavy that he could hardly breathe.
Three days passed quickly. This year, Xie Nian’s birthday was not very grand, but just asked some relatives and friends to celebrate.
She was worried about avoiding suspicion and not causing trouble. Gu Yunxuan had not seen Chu Qingyuan for several months, and she really wanted to see her.
In her concept, those were the two people who saved her at the critical moment of her life,And this person also supports her to do what she likes and helps her pursue the person she likes.
“Please wait in the main hall, I’ll clean up and go.” Chu Qingyuan’s voice was calm, but with a hint of unquestionable majesty.
“Yes, young master.” The attendant at the door responded respectfully and then quickly left, and the sound of footsteps gradually drifted away in the corridor.
Inside the room, Chu Qingyuan stared at the letter that had been swallowed by the flames, and the ashes drifted in the air. She sighed softly, pushed open the door, and walked towards the main hall.
Her steps were steady, but a hint of fatigue appeared faintly. Half a quarter of an hour later, Chu Qingyuan stepped into the main hall.
When several people in the hall saw her coming, they stood up and saluted. The person in charge is an old man over fifty years old, with a calm face and a torched gaze. He bowed and his voice was low and respectful: “Prince Shen, Lao Nu is the housekeeper of Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, who is favored by the master’s family and his surname is Gu.” His voice was stable and he could not find any slight etiquette. “I came today because I was asked by the Marquis. Please come here in three days to talk to the mansion.”
Chu Qingyuan smiled slightly, but a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
She had long known that the invitation from Zhenbeihou Mansion was related to the birthday of the eldest princess Xie Nian. Xie Nian is not only the wife of Zhenbei Hou, but also the royal princess, with an extremely noble status. In previous years, the Gu family must have had a banquet.
However, Chu Qingyuan had other plans in her heart – she just wanted to handle the affairs of Xiangdu as soon as possible and get out quietly, and was unwilling to be involved in this dispute again.
“Thank you for your kindness in Zhenbeihou,” she said in a gentle tone, but with a hint of alienation. “I am just not feeling well recently, and I am afraid I will let down the marquis’s kindness.”
Butler Gu’s expression did not change and said respectfully: “Since the young master is not in good health, I will no longer bother you. If the young master needs any medicinal herbs, he will definitely do his best to help him.”
Chu Qingyuan nodded slightly, with a faint smile on his face, “Thank you for your care, I am grateful.”
Butler Gu stopped talking and bowed. Chu Qingyuan’s servant brought them to the door, and Butler Gu waved his hand, “No need to send it.” The few people quickly returned to Zhenbei Hou Mansion.
After Guanjun Gu entered the gate of the Hou Mansion, he walked straight to Gu Yun’s study. In the study room, Gu Yun was sitting upright in front of the desk, holding a roll of folds in his hand, frowning slightly, as if thinking about something.
Butler Gu pushed the door and reported in a low voice: “Mr. Mr. Shen politely rejected your invitation, saying that he was unwell.”
Gu Yun did not show any displeasure when he heard this, but just gently put down the note in his hand and said lightly: “I understand.”
His eyes were deep, Shen Qing was extremely intelligent but cautious, and he was not surprised by his rejection.
However, he was also very conflicted now. Shen Qing had saved his daughter in danger of the palace, and he remembered this kindness in his heart. CanAt the same time, he also had doubts about Shen Qing’s identity – a young man from another country could escape from the siege of Concubine Chen’s party, which was definitely not something that ordinary people could do.
That’s right, after his aunt’s birthday party, he had already learned about Shen Qing’s identity from the emperor’s hint.
He was surprised at that time. For a moment, he even felt that Shen Qing was too arrogant and ignorant, but in the end he had to admit that this man had the ability to go sideways. After all, even the suspicious emperor did not do anything to him when he knew his identity.
“You heard it.” Gu Yun suddenly spoke, his eyes turning to the door of the study.
The figure outside the door stumbled slightly, and then pushed the door in. This person was Gu Yun’s second son, Gu Yunjie.
He looked complicated, and there was a hint of unconcealed anxiety in his eyes.
“Second Young Master.” Seeing this, Butler Gu saluted respectfully.
Gu Yunjie waved his hand, “Uncle Gu doesn’t have to be polite.” His voice was a little low, as if he was worried.
Gu Yun first looked up at Gu Yunjie, but did not speak first.
These days, his son has not been as lively as usual. He just saw him eavesdropping at the door. Generally speaking, he knew why he had these changes.
“Dad, I…” Gu Yunjie spoke slowly, but after only a few words, he could not continue.
Gu Yun put down the fold in his hand and looked at his son helplessly.
“Yunjie, Mr. Shen has great kindness to our Gu family. He is not feeling well and reasonable. We should all send some nourishing medicinal herbs to visit him. Do you think so?”
Gu Yunjie didn’t know how to answer for a while. They have never seen each other since they parted in Linjiangting last time.
Until now, he doesn’t know how to face him.
However, when he heard that he was unwell, he would also worry, but he would also guess whether this was just an excuse for him to act in secret.
“Okay, in order to avoid suspicion, our Gu family did not thank Mr. Shen for his kindness in time. You and your sister should have visited him.” This was the first time Gu Yun saw his son so hesitant, so he said lightly: “When your mother’s birthday is over, you brother and sister will visit him together.”
Gu Yunjie’s expression became more complicated when he heard this. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just replied in a low voice: “Yes, dad, the child knows.”
Gu Yun nodded and stopped talking.
Gu Yunjie turned around and left the study room, but his heart felt like a huge rock was pressed down, so heavy that he could hardly breathe.
Three days passed quickly. This year, Xie Nian’s birthday was not very grand, but just asked some relatives and friends to celebrate.
She was worried about avoiding suspicion and not causing trouble. Gu Yunxuan had not seen Chu Qingyuan for several months, and she really wanted to see her.
In her concept, those were the two people who saved her at the critical moment of her life,And this person also supports her to do what she likes and helps her pursue the person she likes.
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