Chapter 186 Follow After

Why is Brother Wenjin staring at me?

Ji Wenjin's gaze was so intense that Gu Shuyan noticed it even though she didn't want to.

Upon hearing this, Gu Renjie glanced at Ji Wenjin without making it obvious. This cousin of his was already twenty-four or twenty-five years old this year. Could it be that he had taken a fancy to Shu'er?

However, Gu Renjie immediately dismissed his thoughts. He might not know others, but he believed he knew Ji Wenjin.

"It's nothing, I just found that Shu'er seems a little different from what I imagined."

Ji Wenjin wasn't embarrassed when Gu Shuyan asked her about it on the spot. Instead, she looked at her thoughtfully.

Isn't it different? If dying once is the same as the previous life, then she has truly lived in vain.

Thinking this to herself, Gu Shuyan asked curiously, "What kind of person is Brother Wenjin imagining me to be?"

What was it like? Ji Wenjin didn't know what it was like either, but it certainly wasn't so intelligent that it surprised him.

"Better than I expected!"

Meeting Gu Shuyan's gaze, Ji Wenjin didn't know how to answer. After thinking for a while, she finally said something like that.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh when they heard Ji Wenjin's words.

A meal with only the closest people can be enjoyed in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

After seeing everyone off after the meal, Gu Shuyan and Ji Wenxuan, who were both idle and had nothing to do, simply found a teahouse to sit down.

On the street, the vendors' stalls for the evening lantern festival were already set up. After taking a sip of tea, Ji Wenxuan said contentedly, "Drinking tea is actually better in Jiangnan, where the tea leaves are the freshest."

Hearing his words, Gu Shuyan smiled noncommittally, her gaze falling on the busy crowd outside.

Suddenly, a familiar figure flashed past her eyes. Gu Shuyan looked closely and saw that it was Lu Youming himself.

Lu Youming looked anxious, clearly something must have happened, which is why he had abandoned his official duties to appear here at this time.

Gu Shuyan's eyes darted around, and she immediately stood up.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Shuyan's actions startled Ji Wenxuan, who quickly stood up as well.

"It's nothing, Brother Wenxuan, wait for me here for a moment, I'll be right back."

As Gu Shuyan spoke, she led Mingyu out of the teahouse and quickly arrived at the place where Lu Youming had walked. Gu Shuyan soon saw Lu Youming acting suspiciously ahead.

"Miss?"

Mingyu glanced at Gu Shuyan cautiously, not understanding why her young lady was following the Third Prince.

"Be careful, don't get too close."

Although Lu Youming usually appears weak and frail, he is actually quite skilled in martial arts. If he discovers that they have followed him, they will be in danger.

Seeing Gu Shuyan's solemn expression, Mingyu, though puzzled, dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Lu Youming led the two around the alley twice before finally knocking on a door. The door opened a crack, and upon seeing the visitors, Lu immediately led them inside before quickly closing the door behind them.

Gu Shuyan and Mingyu followed and carefully approached the door to listen, but they could hear nothing but silence inside.

Just as Gu Shuyan was unwilling to give up and wanted to get closer, a hand suddenly reached out from behind her.

Inside the courtyard, Lu Youming saw the Crown Prince sitting in a chair as soon as he entered.

On the bed, a burly man lay supine with his clothes half-open. If it weren't for the bloodstains on his body and his half-open eyes, one would probably think he was just asleep.

"Brother!"