Chapter 213 Setting the Bait

The speaker was none other than Gu Jin, because he was the person that Second Master Gu trusted the most. The fact that he said these words so tactfully made Second Master Gu take them to heart.

If it had been just after returning to the manor, perhaps Second Master Gu wouldn't have taken these words to heart. But now that he has enjoyed the comforts brought by the powerful family, Second Master Gu has become even more insistent on following the family's rules.

"Don't worry, brother. I'll talk to her about this when I get back. But you'll still need to keep an eye on things like the master's affairs in this courtyard."

Master Gu's attitude clearly indicated that he was going to do as Gu Shuyan said. Gu Jin nodded upon hearing this, "Don't worry, I happen to know a few teachers who have taught Renjie and Yingjie before."

Upon hearing this, Master Gu was even more delighted. Gu Renjie and Gu Yingjie had both passed the imperial examinations, and their teachers must be among the best in the capital. It would be wonderful if they could tutor Gu Jiezong.

Master Gu was so happy that he never expected that after returning home, he would have a big argument with Aunt Qiao for the first time.

Upon hearing this news, Gu Shuyan knew that her opportunity had arrived.

"The fish have arrived; you can now lower the bait."

Watching Pearl leave to carry out her orders, Gu Shuyan happily soaked in the bathtub. The warm air made her feel much more relaxed, and the worries of the past few days vanished in an instant.

Although she knows very little about the person behind the scenes, since she is already a pawn on someone else's chessboard, why doesn't she try to break free and find a way out?

As soon as Gu Shuyan relaxed, she fell asleep in the bathtub. When she woke up, she was surprised to find a man standing in front of her.

She grabbed the clothes and put them on, then looked at the man with displeasure and asked, "Who are you?"

Upon hearing this, the man slowly turned around. He had a smile on his face, which seemed like a gentle breeze, but Gu Shuyan became subtly wary.

"I've seen you before; you're the one from the temple!"

Gu Shuyan felt that this man was dangerous from the very beginning, and now it seems that her intuition was indeed accurate.

"Miss Gu has a good memory." The man's voice was pleasant, and every move he made was beyond the reach of others.

Gu Shuyan looked into his eyes and swallowed hard as he approached step by step. "What brings you here in the middle of the night?"

Trying to remain calm, Gu Shuyan deliberately tried not to appear too flustered, but the man still noticed her nervousness.

With a chuckle, the man couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Miss Gu is truly amusing! Don't worry! I've come today to ask why Miss Gu avoided seeing me when I visited a few days ago?"

"Avoiding them?"

Gu Shuyan didn't remember anyone visiting her, and since returning from offering incense, she had stayed in her room and hadn't gone far. She hadn't heard of anyone coming to her residence!

"It seems Miss Gu is unaware of this!"

The man understood immediately upon seeing Gu Shuyan's reaction. Thinking of the young master Gu he had met that day, this matter seemed to be getting more and more interesting.

"Isn't it incredibly rude of you, young master, to barge into someone's bathroom in the dead of night?"

Gu Shuyan felt that this man was playing her for a fool, and her gaze towards him instantly turned gloomy.

If it weren't for the fact that she was in such a state that it wouldn't cause a big fuss, she would definitely have let Xu Feng come in and beat this lecherous man out with sticks.