"If Miss Jiang doesn't like it, then I'll take it away right now!"

Gu Songhan was about to turn back the way he came.

Just as he turned around, Jiang Segu called out to him, "Wait a moment! May I ask, Young Master Gu, has Young Master Rong Dian arrived in the capital?"

Gu Songhan, who had been persuaded to stay by Jiang Segu, was not even happy before he was forced to swallow a mouthful of vinegar.

"arrive!"

He said those two words reluctantly.

"May I see him tomorrow?"

Gu Songhan asked instinctively, "Weren't you looking for General Rong Ding? Why do you want to see Rong Dian, who wasn't even in the army?"

Without a second thought, Jiang Segu retorted, "Well, maybe they'll join the army someday?"

After saying that, she wished she could bite off her own tongue!

Jiang Segu quickly added, "If he joins the army in the future, he can help me find out about General Rong Ding! After all, you are no longer in the army."

Besides, his surname is Rong, so it'll be easier to find out about him. I figured it's better to build a relationship with him now than to suddenly need his help later.

Gu Songhan lowered his eyes upon hearing this.

He knew the girl was hiding something from him.

But that's okay, he has plenty of time to wait for the girl to open her heart to him.

But before that, no one is allowed to disturb the little girl's peace of mind!

Even the godfather's grandson is not allowed!

His dark, deep eyes gleamed with an unwavering determination.

“If Miss Jiang wants to see me, I can certainly arrange it! However, Rong Dian is engaged, and his fiancée Yunniang is by his side. If you two, a man and a woman, were to meet alone, I’m afraid Yunniang would be unhappy.”

"If not, tomorrow I'll invite my godfather's family to Tianxiang Residence, where we'll pretend to bump into Miss Jiang by chance, and then invite her to dine with us. What do you think?"

Yunniang!

That's quite an informal way to address someone!

Jiang Segu rolled his eyes. "Fine, we'll go along with what Young Master said!"

Gu Songhan assumed that Jiang Segu was dissatisfied with not being able to meet Rong Dian alone, so he changed the subject and said, "Changping has returned, but he is still injured. I have already asked Wen Dong to take him to Yongxiang East Alley."

"Um!"

After that, neither of them spoke.

And so, Gu Songhan, carrying another bag of locust blossoms, climbed out the window and left, leaving behind only a faint, lingering fragrance, and Jiang Segu, utterly unable to sleep…

***

The next day.

As soon as Jiang Segu stood up, Madam Hou whispered in her ear, "Miss, Chang'an said that the peony seems to be behaving a bit strangely these past few days!"

"What do you mean by 'disobeying'? Did you go and ambush your father?"

"No, it's just that we've seen several doctors! Chang'an used money to get several doctors to talk, and they said that Shaoyao gets the disease from prostitutes!"

Mother Hou spoke subtly, but Jiang Segu understood perfectly.

"She's been taking clients?"

Mrs. Hou was taken aback by Jiang Segu's blatant use of the word "entertainment," and her face flushed slightly. "That's not true!"

Jiang Segu's fingers tapped the table habitually.

She has never entertained clients and has never been sick before, but now she has suddenly contracted some kind of venereal disease...

Changping was tricked by the doctor!

That's understandable!

When Hou's mother talked about these things with her, she was very hesitant. How old was Chang'an? The young boy was probably too embarrassed to think about it after being hinted at by the doctor.

"Let Chang'an spend more money to pry the doctor's mouth open, and make sure to find out what tricks Peony is up to!"

Mother Hou agreed and left.

As soon as Madam Hou left, Qiaohe sneaked in with a silly grin. "Miss, I heard from the gatekeeper that Madam Hou went to have a carriage prepared early this morning. Are you going out today?"

Jiang Segu immediately smiled.

It seems Qiaohe must have been cooped up at home for too long!

"Hmm, I need to go to Qing Si Fang!"

Qiaohe's sly little eyes lit up instantly. Qingsifang was a jewelry shop under the name of Third Grandma.

She had picked up jewelry for the girl many times before, and each time the shopkeeper treated her exceptionally well and often gave her small trinkets.

"Miss, Qiaolian has to take care of that guy whose face is covered in horse manure. Why don't I accompany you on this outing?"

Jiang Segu exclaimed, "Eh? You must have forgotten what I told you yesterday?"

"No, no, I was just thinking that Qiaolian is here, and she's much more meticulous and cautious than me. Besides, Qiaolian can't keep an eye on that person all the time, otherwise, how would anyone have a chance to take advantage of him! I didn't just want to go out and play, it's just... I just felt..."

Qiaohe saw her young mistress staring at her intently, and she spoke softer and softer as she went on.

Finally, she gave up struggling and said, "This servant will listen to you, Miss, and stay in the manor to keep an eye on things. I will never ruin your plans!"

Jiang Segu patted Qiaohe's head reassuringly.

Just when Qiaohe was completely hopeless, Jiang Segu said with a smile, "I know you've been cooped up for too long, so I'll take you out for a stroll today!"

Qiaohe's droopy ears suddenly perked up, and her round eyes stared at Jiang Segu in disbelief. "Miss, what did you just say? You said you were taking me out?"

Jiang Segu nodded under her expectant gaze...

The two, master and servant, first went to Zhaotai Courtyard to pay their respects to Old Madam Jiang and also had breakfast there.

"Since my eldest sister came back, the food in Grandma's yard has become much more delicious!"

Old Madam Jiang has always indulged Jiang Segu and has not used the rule of not speaking while eating or sleeping to restrain her!

"If you like it, just come over every day!"

As she spoke, she placed a small steamed bun on Jiang Segu's plate.

"Try this. It's a little sweet. I'm not used to it, but Yuan Niang likes it. I suppose it's a flavor that you young girls like!"

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