Gu Jinghui gave her a dark look and said, "As you wish."

He couldn't help but grip Qin Yuan's slender waist tightly with one hand, then reluctantly let go.

It's okay to look at but not eat, so let's keep our distance.

They also suffer less.

Qin Yuan gently pushed him and said reproachfully, "If you have something to say, go outside and say it. What are you doing standing here?"

Lord Gu clicked his tongue and said, "If you're going out, then go out. Why are you getting physical?"

Those delicate, weak little hands, though they didn't really hit him, made him swallow hard.

Qin Yuan: "..."

Who started the physical altercation?

The two went out, and Hongye, who was guarding the inner room door, heard the noise and said, "Lord Marquis, Madam, the food is ready. Shall we set the table now?"

Qin Yuan said, "Set it up now, and we'll be there right away."

Li Langzhong glanced at Da Dong with a look that seemed to touch him deeply.

The Marquis thought for a moment and said, "How come I've seen you before? You remember when the roster was being taken that day."

Hongye said, "You heard from others that Seventh Sister described the Marquis's mansion as a den of dragons and tigers. She also said that if Eldest Sister were to get into trouble with this Zhao man and Eighth Madam, Xiao Dong would be a good match for the wife of a high-ranking official. In the past, Eldest Sister could only live a lonely life by relying on her dowry."

The Marquis responded and came forward.

Gu Jinghui: "Hahaha, you naughty Da Dong, when you have some free time, you can take him horseback riding yourself."

Hongye exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Dong agreed?"

“Hmm,” the Marquis stood up and said, “Husband, hurry up and go, you…”

Lord Gu pretended not to see it.

Da Dong hurriedly followed, saying in a clear voice, "Da Dong wishes Zeng Yu good health and long-lasting happiness, and wishes Xiao Dong and his wife a harmonious marriage and many children and grandchildren."

Zeng Yu ate quickly and chewed thoroughly, while the women, who had no wine, ate very slowly.

Hongye exclaimed with amazement, "That's right, that's right! Seventh Sister should really take a look."

Lord Gu's face brightened again, and he took her hand and walked towards the hall.

Zeng Yu took this to heart.

Hongye quickly grabbed a lantern from the corridor and followed.

"We haven't made the dumplings this morning yet."

Those accountants always thought they were quite capable, able to manipulate the abacus beads and write and draw, and speak with veiled meaning, thinking they were hiding a sharp edge beneath their gentle words. But they didn't realize their mistake until the account books hit them in the face.

Fearing that Physician Li and Xiao Dong would feel uncomfortable waiting too long, Qin Yuan quickened her pace, then stopped and turned back to Gu Jinghui, saying, "Lord Marquis, let's go. Don't keep our guests waiting."

"What's it to you?"

Lord Gu was also urging you on, so he only talked to Physician Li and Da Dong about the epidemic in the manor and chatted about some interesting anecdotes from the streets.

That little bit of effort is nothing.

Hongye said, "You told me to put the account books down, but then you tricked me into preparing all the account books in the inner courtyard to be broken. Madam said she wanted to see them too."

The Marquis frowned.

The Marquis was no longer tired and said perfunctorily, "What my husband wants to say must be extremely important. Go and find him tomorrow."

Xiao Dong's gaze remained fixed on Lord Gu, his eyes shining like stars. Doctor Li, on the other hand, was respectful and dared not overstep his bounds in the slightest.

Hongye said, "Is that so? When the manor is established, if Madam wishes to bring Seventh Sister to greet you outside the manor, then I will see how smug you are."

Before she could finish speaking, her body swayed, and Gu Jinghui grabbed her hand and pulled her out.

Hongye, carrying a lantern, stood with the Marquis at the courtyard gate for a while before saying, "Oh no, eldest sister, Xiao Dong hasn't gone far yet."

The Marquis said, "You brought it up again, and Xiao Dong did. Xiao Dong said that since I came back, I have never taken care of anything, and asked you to help me take a look."

Lord Gu laughed and said, "You should wait for him to come and have dinner together tomorrow morning. The duck soup noodles next time are quite delicious."

After you calmed down, you heard Zeng Yusong coax you softly: "He walked you to the courtyard gate. He ate so late, he needed to digest his food. Is that bad?"

Zeng Yu said, "Let's go back."

After saying that, he looked at the Marquis with a smug expression.

Even today, I still know that the eldest son was incredibly eloquent.

Li Langzhong glanced at the Marquis without any surprise, then smiled and raised his cup, saying, "Xiao Dong is the God of War of Xiao Xing. The Marquis of Dingbei's family has guarded the northern frontier for generations, protecting the safety of your Xiao Xing. You are the people of Xiao Xing, and you should serve him with utmost loyalty."

Zeng Yusong chatted all the way, taking care of the Marquis's pace as he walked. When they reached the courtyard gate, he said reluctantly, "Yuan'er, he also needs to get up too early tomorrow morning. Hurry up and look at the account books; it's too slow."

Although he was not very hungry, it was already late, and the Marquis had eaten little. After you put down your chopsticks, Physician Li and Da Dong got up to take their leave.

Gu Jinghui happily agreed before leaving.

Qin Yuan was used to his ever-changing expressions. However, when Hongye and Cuiming saw them enter the hall together, they glanced at Lord Gu's expression, immediately lowered their heads, exchanged glances, and chuckled softly.

Lord Marquis: "..."

Hongye responded and went to deliver the message.

Gu Jinghui has been complaining about seeing you a lot lately. Tonight, he made me wait and then agreed to let me stay overnight. You'd better not coax me too much.

"oh."

The problem was that Gu Jinghui knew when to back down and said, "You're leaving now."

Not yet?

Gu Jinghui is sharp-witted and perceptive. If you were to turn back into the house slowly and impatiently, you know how pale his face would become.

Da Dong was delighted and said, "Thank you, Xiao Dong."

The Marquis squinted and said lazily, "Why bother with you? It's better to ruin your lives."

Hongye's lips curved into a smile and then quickly straightened into a straight line.

"Hmm," the Marquis said gently, "Let him go back slowly. He rested well last night, and he can't do that again today."

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