Chapter 169: A man who is too good-looking is also a problem

Chu Chenyu is eager to pursue a career in officialdom, while Gu Junze's study contains rare books by famous scholars, all of which are priceless and worth a fortune.

However, traveling back and forth between the Chu family and the Marquis' Mansion every day was really exhausting, so he simply moved into Hongmeng Courtyard.

Prepare for next year's spring examination.

The study was occupied, so Gu Junze simply set up a small study for Gu Yun.

It was freezing cold outside, but the house was warm as spring breeze.

The warm charcoal brazier was placed in the middle of the room, dispelling the coldness in the room without a trace.

Gu Junze was patiently teaching Gu Yun how to write, each stroke steady and powerful.

Chu Ruohan walked in with a bowl of lotus seed soup and placed it on the table in the room.

Looking at Gu Junze who was teaching Gu Yun how to write, he frowned slightly, "The Spring Examination will be coming up soon after the New Year, don't you want to study more?"

Chu Chenyu was immersed in the sea of ​​books every day and even forgot to eat.

Gu Junze raised his head with a gentle smile on his face and asked, "Do you think I should take the exam for the top scholar?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in that smile, but it also seemed to contain a deeper meaning.

Chu Ruohan curled her lips, "That's not the case, I just think you're a little too relaxed."

The Spring Examination is a major event that affects one's future, but Gu Junze is so relaxed. Is he too confident?

Gu Junze put down his brush and said, "I am already the eldest son of the Marquis' Mansion. The Emperor would not want the Marquis' Mansion to produce another number one scholar." His voice was not loud, but it revealed a sense of helpless clarity.

Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, as if thinking about something.

In his previous life, after Gu Junze died, Gu Chengyan took the imperial examination under the title of prince, but he only ranked eighth among the Jinshi, and did not make it into the top three.

Now that I think about it, it is very likely that the emperor intended to balance the power of the aristocratic families and did not want the Gu family's influence to grow again due to the imperial examination.

Gu Yun's hand holding the brush paused slightly. He raised his eyes, his young face full of confusion.

I don’t quite understand what is going on, but I can feel the adults’ emotions.

The little guy hugged Gu Junze's waist and rubbed against him, "In my heart, daddy is the best."

Pretty good at coaxing.

Gu Junze felt warm in his heart, raised his hand and gently touched Gu Yun's head, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Good boy, Yun'er," he said softly, with a hint of doting in his voice, "You just need to study hard, grow up happily, and do what you want to do."

The warmth in the room was interrupted by a sharp shout, "Slave dog, get out of the way! Get out of the way! This lady wants to see the prince! Who dares to stop me?"

Gu Junze frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

Chu Ruohan subconsciously looked at Gu Junze. Being too handsome in a man can also bring trouble.

Gu Yun curiously poked his head out, wanting to see what was happening outside.

"Daddy, who's yelling outside?"

Before Gu Junze could answer, he heard hurried footsteps and the servants' dissuading voices coming from outside.

"Miss Shen, the prince is really not convenient to see guests..." A servant's voice was a little anxious, "You have come several times, and each time the prince has important matters to attend to and is really unable to come."

"Stop giving me these excuses!"

Shen Qingwan came several times but was stopped every time. After she returned to Beijing, she only met Gu Junze once at the ice skating banquet. It must be that the woman was jealous and deliberately interfered and stopped her from seeing him.

Taking advantage of her cousin's illness, she wants to be the boss of Hongmeng Court. She's dreaming!

As the legitimate daughter of Marquis Pingxi and Princess Huijia, Shen Qingwan has been spoiled and lawless since childhood.

The legitimate daughter of Marquis Pingxi and Princess Huijia, even after returning to the capital, she walked around arrogantly and the servants dared not touch her.

I was afraid that I would offend this young lady by accident.

Gu Junze put Gu Yun down and looked impatient.

He knew Shen Qingwan's temper very well and knew that she would not give up until she saw him after making such a fuss today.

"You guys stay here first, I'll go out and take a look."

Gu Junze pushed his wheelchair out of the room by himself. The cold wind carrying snowflakes blew in his face. He raised his hand to tighten his cloak, and the impatience on his face became more and more obvious.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw Shen Qingwan with her hands on her hips, bossing the servants around. Her bright clothes were particularly eye-catching in the snow.

"Cousin Qingwan," Gu Junze said, his voice low but filled with innate authority, "Why do you keep bothering me so much?"

Shen Qingwan turned around suddenly, and when she saw Gu Junze, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes for a moment, and then she looked aggrieved.

"Cousin, you're finally out. I've asked to see you several times, but your servants kept me out. Is it that woman who won't let you see me?"

Gu Junze's expression was cold. "There are differences between men and women. It's not polite for you to ask for an audience so many times. Besides, I'm busy with affairs in my mansion and I really can't spare the time to catch up with you."

Shen Qingwan disagreed. She took a step forward and said coquettishly, "What are you talking about, cousin? You and I were childhood sweethearts, but now we are so distant. Could it be that Chu Ruohan has bewitched you?"

Gu Junze's face darkened, and his voice suddenly rose, "Be careful with your words! Chu Ruohan is my wife, and I won't tolerate you slandering her!"

His eyes were as sharp as torches, staring straight at Shen Qingwan. The coldness in his eyes seemed to be able to freeze the snow flying in the sky.

"Also, you and I don't have a childhood sweetheart relationship. Spending time together as children is nothing. Don't deceive yourself anymore."

Shen Qingwan looked like she was slapped hard in the face. Her face turned pale and red, and her eyes instantly turned red.

"Cousin, how could you say that? Can't you see my feelings for you after all these years?"

Her voice was tearful and her body was trembling slightly.

"I have already rejected your feelings. Why keep pestering me?" Gu Junze remained unmoved, his tone still cold. "Go back and don't come again."

"Cousin, don't be so heartless." Shen Qingwan wanted to hold his hand.

Gu Junze subconsciously stepped back, his wheelchair drawing an arc in the snow, his face full of disgust.

"Yingqing, send the person back."

Ying Qing appeared like a ghost. He was agile and stepped to Shen Qingwan's side in just a few steps.

“Miss Shen, please.”

Shen Qingwan seemed to have her spine pulled out. Her legs went limp and she collapsed in the snow. Tears welled up in her eyes and the makeup on her face was smudged by the tears. She no longer had the brightness and beauty she once had.

"No, I won't leave!"

Ying Qing looked embarrassed and turned to look at Gu Junze. Chu Ruohan had already walked out of the house and stood beside Gu Junze.

Allen Chu looked calm, “Miss Shen, matters of the heart cannot be forced.”

"Jun Ze and I are in love and have already become husband and wife. This is an unchangeable fact. If you persist in this way, you will only end up hurting yourself."

Shen Qingwan froze when she heard this, a trace of bewilderment on her face, but it was quickly replaced by anger: "You are the one who usurped my position. My cousin and I have known each other for many years, and the feelings I have for him are far beyond your reach!"

"But he is mine now, and there will only be me in his heart."

When Gu Junze heard this, a smile quietly appeared on his originally cold face, and that smile was full of joy that could not be concealed.

He glanced sideways at Chu Ruohan, his eyes full of tenderness, as if the icy and snowy world had become as warm as spring because of her words.

Very proud...