Chapter 20: Does He Have Mind Reading Abilities?

Gu Huaifeng smiled broadly and said to Tang Youze, “Uncle Tang, I’ve come uninvited, I hope I haven’t disturbed you?”

Tang Youze’s eyes twitched slightly. He thought to himself, how many times have you come uninvited? You’ve been to Ying’er’s courtyard countless times! It’s just that he’s been pretending not to know. After all, with the current status of the Yongyong Duke’s Mansion, they couldn’t possibly climb the Xuanping Marquis Mansion!

“My dear nephew, where are you talking about? We are practically family. This is your home, you can come whenever you want!”

“Haha…” The two chatted happily.

“Uncle, you know that recently, the capital has been very strict about private property. The Emperor is afraid that some people are confused and have done wrong things.”

“But, this doesn’t concern us, after all, we are not officials in the court.”

Tang Youze immediately understood Gu Huaifeng’s intentions. He felt contempt in his heart but didn’t show it on his face.

Although the Xuanping Marquis Mansion seemed prosperous on the surface, everyone knew that it was only because of Gu Qingchen, who was a figure of great power in the Great Qi Dynasty!

Gu Shengyue, although he didn’t hold any official position, was still a Marquis, and his younger brother was the Regent. Who in the capital wouldn’t give the Xuanping Marquis some face?

Tang Youze looked at Gu Huaifeng, feeling contempt in his heart. He was just after Chi Ran’s dowry!

The Xuanping Marquis Mansion was so rich and powerful, yet they were still so concerned about a little dowry?

But Tang Youze thought again and understood. The richer people are, the more petty they become!

“My dear nephew, you don’t know, all the household expenses are managed by my mother and Aunt Mei. I have no say in the matter.”

Gu Huaifeng understood immediately. After Chi Ran’s death, the old lady and Mei Xia’e had taken over Chi Ran’s dowry, claiming to be managing it for Tang Chuyao, but in reality, they were keeping it for themselves.

“Uncle, you know my character. I’m really worried that when Yaoyao and I get married, if her dowry is meager, not only will the Yongyong Duke’s Mansion lose face, but if the one in the palace blames us…”

“Our Emperor is quite fond of that one, and the laws of the Great Qi are strict. I’m afraid the Yongyong Duke’s Mansion will inevitably be punished!”

After seeing Gu Huaifeng off, Tang Youze fell into deep thought. Although Gu Huaifeng was a playboy and didn’t have much ability, what he said just now wasn’t entirely unreasonable!

Thinking about this, Tang Youze headed towards Rongjin Hall…

Gu Huaifeng originally planned to leave the Yongyong Duke’s Mansion directly, but then he thought again and decided to go see Tang Chuyao.

Although Tang Chuyao was currently devoted to him, he had been ignoring her for a while, and he was afraid that she might go to her noble concubine aunt to complain.

Dujian was a little shocked at this moment. When did they become involved with the Regent?

Looking at the big Buddha sitting in the courtyard, she was about to cry. When would Miss come back?

When Gu Huaifeng arrived at Luoying Pavilion, he happened to see Gu Qingchen sitting in the courtyard drinking tea, looking as relaxed as if he were at home.

He instantly felt a strange feeling in his heart, but he quickly stepped forward to greet him, “Nephew greets his uncle!”

Gu Qingchen didn’t pay any attention to him, he continued to sip his tea. Gu Huaifeng knelt on the ground for a long time, but Gu Qingchen didn’t let him get up. He was a little puzzled. Who had offended this man?

Gu Qingchen was always unpredictable and rarely returned to the Xuanping Marquis Mansion, so Gu Huaifeng didn’t know this uncle very well. He didn’t know how to speak for a while.

“How can you, an outsider, enter the courtyard of an unmarried woman so casually and not change your expression?”

Gu Huaifeng knelt for a long time before he heard Gu Qingchen’s voice. He raised his head to look at Gu Qingchen, then looked around him and realized that Gu Qingchen was talking to him.

But he thought the words were strange. Wasn’t Gu Qingchen also an outsider?

Although Gu Qingchen was his uncle, he was only three years older than him, his grandfather’s late-in-life son!

Despite his inner resentment, Gu Huaifeng dared not show it. He couldn’t figure out Gu Qingchen’s intentions in saying this, so he could only obediently say, “Nephew feels that he and Chuyao are deeply in love, so he didn’t pay attention to these rules.”

“You’ve ruined the Gu family’s reputation! Shameful!”

“Today, this King will discipline you on behalf of my elder brother!”

Gu Huaifeng looked at Gu Qingchen in disbelief. He couldn’t believe his ears. What did he just hear? Gu Qingchen was going to discipline him?

Ever since his father became the Xuanping Marquis, Gu Qingchen had never cared about the affairs of the Xuanping Marquis Mansion. Why was he now going to discipline him?

Before Gu Huaifeng could react, two figures appeared out of thin air, one on each side, dragging Gu Huaifeng up from the ground, then casually pressing his mute point.

Woo-woo…

Gu Huaifeng was about to cry. What was Gu Qingchen doing?

And where did these people come from?

Night Wind took out a stack of books and placed them in Gu Huaifeng’s hands. He heard Gu Qingchen say, “Stand in a horse stance for an hour!”

Gu Huaifeng dared not resist, so he could only obediently comply. How could he stand in a horse stance for an hour, especially since he hadn’t exercised much?

And he had to hold a stack of books!

Soon, Gu Huaifeng was sweating profusely, his legs trembling. Then, Gu Qingchen’s emotionless voice came, “Drop one book, and you’ll add an hour!”

Gu Qingchen, you son of a…

Gu Qingchen played with the teacup in his hand, glancing at Gu Huaifeng, “Insulting your elder, add another hour!”

Gu Huaifeng: …

Does he have mind reading abilities?

Gu Huaifeng was so punished by Gu Qingchen that he almost forgot he was here to see Tang Chuyao.

But why hadn’t he seen Tang Chuyao for so long? And they had made such a commotion. Had Tang Chuyao died? Couldn’t she hear them?

Why wasn’t she coming out to save him?

Perhaps Gu Huaifeng’s sincerity moved heaven, and Tang Chuyao finally came out.

Tang Chuyao had already returned when Gu Huaifeng stepped into the courtyard, but she was puzzled as to why Gu Qingchen was in her courtyard!

Although Huang Xiaoyu had gotten used to seeing Tang Chuyao’s restored appearance these past few days, she couldn’t help but exclaim, her little junior sister was unbelievably beautiful!

Her skin was as white as snow, as delicate and smooth as sheep fat jade, and in the sunlight, it seemed to emit a soft glow.

Her melon-seed face had beautiful contours, with soft lines. Combined with her delicate features, she was like heaven’s most perfect creation.

Her eyebrows were like distant ink, neither thick nor thin, perfectly outlining her gentle temperament.

Her eyes were as clear and bright as glass, sparkling with brilliance. Her lips were naturally red, and when they slightly parted, her pearly white teeth were faintly visible, emitting a charming luster.

She wore a simple and elegant silk dress, standing tall and graceful, like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting, her stunning beauty was unforgettable.

Even the fairies in heaven couldn’t compare!

She quietly slipped into the room with her senior sister and began to apply some ointment to her face. Soon, her jade-like skin turned into a sallow, malnourished appearance.