Chapter 133 Being able to eat is a blessing

Gu Jin stood up first and personally led Yun Yichen around to behind the screen.

Because the Northern Zhou Dynasty did not have the rule that boys and girls under the age of eight should not sit together, only a large round table was placed behind the screen.

After the two were seated, the rest of the group sat down around the round table.

"I didn't know the Grand Secretary was coming, so I didn't prepare any dishes. Please don't find our simple meal too tasty."

Although the table in front of us was already laden with food, we still had to exchange a few polite words.

"I have come to disturb you without informing you beforehand, and it is already very kind of you, Marquis, not to blame me."

Seeing that Gu Jin was being polite, Yun Yichen also became polite in return.

This was something that surprised everyone in the Marquis's mansion, especially Gu Jin, who had worked with him before. Gu Jin knew Gu Jin's personality best. It was already a rare sight to see someone speak like that today, and to be so polite was simply unbelievable.

Gu Shuyan paid no attention to Yun Yichen's changes and kept her head down, eating voraciously.

She is currently at a crucial stage of growth, and whether she eats well, eats a lot, and gets enough nutrition are key factors in whether she can catch up with others in growing taller. Therefore, Gu Shuyan dares not neglect a single meal.

Seeing Gu Shuyan wolfing down her food, the Grand Secretary was very displeased, and his displeasure manifested in staring at Gu Shuyan without blinking.

"My daughter has been eating a lot since she came back, so you don't need to worry about her."

The people in the Gu family were already used to the way Gu Shuyan ate, so they didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Being stared at like that by an outsider, Gu Jin couldn't help but blush.

Legend has it that Yun Yichen is very particular about rules and regulations, so he probably felt a little uncomfortable seeing Gu Shuyan eating like this.

Even though he guessed that the other person was uncomfortable, Gu Jin still didn't remind Gu Shuyan to restrain herself or be more ladylike.

Being able to eat is a blessing.

Finally, Yun Yichen said something that was ambiguous.

Isn't that a blessing?

Tell me, among all the noble ladies in the capital, which one would eat like Gu Shuyan? Yet, the people of the Marquis's mansion dote on her. Isn't that infuriating?

After lunch, everyone except Gu Jin who went to see Yun Yichen off went back to their own courtyards.

"stop!"

A cold voice sounded from behind, and Gu Shuyan shrank back a little guiltily.

"Did you need something from my brother?"

Gu Shuyan didn't dare to look Gu Renjie in the eye when she spoke. Seeing her so self-aware, Gu Renjie couldn't help but smile.

"Something's up."

Those two simple words made Gu Shuyan even more certain that her older brother was truly angry.

She remembered that her brothers had warned her to stay away from Yun Yichen.

Why did he come to be our neighbor?

Looking at Gu Shuyan, who was as docile as a kitten, Gu Renjie's eyes flickered. He then reached out and lifted her head, leaving her no way to escape his scrutiny.

Meeting Gu Renjie's scrutinizing gaze, Gu Shuyan said without batting an eye, "How should I know? I guess I'm just missing something!"

Gu Shuyan was telling the absolute truth. Although she was suspected of trying to win Yun Yichen's heart, she genuinely didn't know that he had moved to the house across from hers.

Besides, who is Yun Yichen? Let's not even talk about how she didn't manage to win him over. Even if she did, would someone as cold-blooded as Yun Yichen listen to her and move in as their neighbor?