Chapter 531 The Deep Affection Between Young Master Gu and Ah Ning

Shen Wantang sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation: "Say less!"

She didn't know what her second brother was up to. If she had known, she probably wouldn't have said such a thing.

Gu Qianning's mood inexplicably improved, and she finally had the mind to wander around Shen Wantang's room. Seeing the thick stack of medical books on her desk, she suddenly became interested: "Atang, do you have any quick medical techniques here?"

Shen Wantang shook her head with amusement: "There's no such thing as a quick way to learn medicine. What's wrong, do you want to learn?"

"Yes, I want to learn something to help myself. Otherwise, what will I do if I get sick in Jiangnan and there's no one to take care of me?"

"Even if it's not me, there are still doctors! I've heard that doctors in Jiangnan have their own set of treatment methods, and they're quite amazing!"

"No, I can't trust anyone. I don't know anyone here, and I wouldn't even know if someone tried to harm me. Teach me some medicine so I can protect myself!"

Shen Wantang agreed with her foresight; it was certainly not a bad thing for a young woman to learn some medical skills for protection.

Since she had nothing better to do, she sat down at her desk and began explaining basic medical principles to Gu Qianning.

Although there are no shortcuts or quick fixes in learning medicine, Shen Wantang's purpose in teaching Gu Qianning was not to make her a doctor, but to help her protect herself. Therefore, she only taught Gu Qianning what was useful to her, and the examples she taught were all common in daily life.

Because it was so relatable and highly practical, Gu Qianning listened very attentively, even becoming somewhat engrossed.

Before we knew it, it had gotten dark.

Granny Chai walked in with a smile: "Your Highness, the Second Young Master Gu has arrived. He's waiting in the flower hall, saying he wants to take Miss Gu home!"

Gu Qianning knew immediately that her second brother's intentions were not what they seemed. How could he be so kind as to come and take her home? Before she met Shen Wantang, he never asked her where she went, whether it was day or night.

He's clearly using her as a pretext to see Shen Wantang.

Gu Qianning racked her brains, trying to figure out how to expose her second brother's conspiracy in person without making him lose face and thus avoiding his retaliation.

Shen Wantang had already stood up: "It is indeed a bit late. A-Ning should go home."

Gu Qianning stood up with her and they went to the flower hall in front together.

In the flower hall, Gu Qianhan was sitting there drinking tea.

As soon as Shen Wantang saw him, she said in a polite tone, "I heard from Granny Chai that Young Master Gu came to pick up A Ning and take her home. It's all my fault. I forgot the time and chatted with her for a long time."

Gu Qianhan stood up and walked to Shen Wantang: "It's not your fault, it's hers. I didn't come here specifically to pick her up; I came to see you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Wantang immediately interrupted him: "The deep affection between Young Master Gu and his sister A Ning is truly enviable!"

She smiled, but her eyes were full of warning.

Seeing the sharp look in her eyes, Gu Qianhan had no choice but to change his words: "Yes, I came here specifically to pick up Aning. It's already dark, and it's not safe for her to go home alone. I have to protect her."

Shen Wantang continued with a fake smile: "Don't worry, Second Young Master, even if you didn't come, I wouldn't let A Ning go back alone. I would definitely have the guards escort her back."

Gu Qianning rolled her eyes at Gu Qianhan: "I really thank you, Second Brother. I'm still not used to you being so kind to me!"

Gu Qianhan seemed oblivious to their sarcastic remarks, a slight smile appearing on his usually cold face: "The Crown Princess is meticulous and considerate, and A Ning is well-behaved and sensible. Good, both are very good!"

Shen Wantang found his words awkward no matter how she listened to them, as if she and Gu Qianning were both part of his family.

Gu Qianning didn't think Gu Qianhan was praising her; she had never heard him praise her before!

She hugged Shen Wantang's arm: "Second brother, you go back. I'm not going home. I'll sleep with A Ning tonight."

Gu Qianhan's smile vanished instantly: "No way!"

Gu Qianning pitifully shook Chen Wantang's arm: "Atang, look at my second brother, he scolded me again. I feel so bad, I feel wronged, and I want to cry!"

Shen Wantang: "Why is the Second Young Master so fierce to his sister? She didn't do anything wrong. She just wants to stay here for one night. Can't you talk to her nicely? Look, you've almost scared her to tears."

Gu Qianning: "That's right, that's right! Second brother is too much! Just because he's a few years older than me, he bosses me around. People who know him would say he's my brother, but people who don't would think he's my father!"

Gu Qianhan: "..."

He only said two words, just one: "No..."

He realized that Gu Qianning had found a backer this time, and was instigating Shen Wantang to deal with him together.

His eyes turned slightly cold: "Gu Qianning, come home with me. Your father and mother will never agree to you living outside as an unmarried young lady!"

Gu Qianning had powerful backers today, so of course she wasn't afraid of him. She said confidently, "Then go home and persuade your father and mother to agree. If you can't even handle such a small matter, what kind of head of the Gu family are you?"

Gu Qianhan looked at her indifferently: "Being this arrogant, I think you don't want to go back to the Gu family in the future."

Gu Qianning started shaking Shen Wantang's arm again: "Atang, look at him, threatening me, scaring me! What kind of brother is he? He won't even let me go home!"

Shen Wantang: "I'll send someone to deliver a letter to Madam Gu and explain things to her properly. I'm sure she's reasonable and will agree to let you stay at the Prince's residence for the night. We don't need to trouble you, Second Young Master. Please return now!"

Gu Qianhan: "..."

Gu Qianning has only been here for an afternoon, and Shen Wantang has already become like this. If she stays here overnight, what will happen?

But when he looked at Shen Wantang and then at Gu Qianning, the two of them were standing close together, looking like anyone who tried to separate them would be the villain.

He could only compromise: "Fine, this will be the only time, and there won't be another one."

Gu Qianning's eyes lit up: "Really? You're allowing me to stay at Atang's place tonight? And you'll help me persuade my parents too?"

"Um."

Gu Qianning couldn't help but cheer: "Wow! Second brother, you really care about me! Thank you, second brother! You're such a good person!"

She had only intended to make things difficult for Gu Qianhan, because she knew that she was about to get married soon, while Shen Wantang was still in mourning. It was impossible for her to live in the Ning Prince's Mansion; her father and mother would never agree to it.

To my surprise, Gu Qianhan actually agreed!

She hugged Shen Wantang happily: "Atang, I can sleep with you tonight! I'm so happy!"

Shen Wantang smiled at her, then turned to look at Gu Qianhan: "Second Young Master really dotes on his younger sister. He is truly an admirable older brother."

Gu Qianhan looked at her helplessly: "Alright, stop praising me. I'm going back now. You guys have fun."

Shen Wantang smiled sincerely this time: "Take care, Second Young Master."