Chapter 241 Xu Yun Arrives at the Door

"I am not from an official family, but just a commoner."

Xu Yunzhi spoke with shame, but he slowly straightened up, showing no sign of shame whatsoever.

Looking at the other man's overall demeanor, Lu Youming smiled subtly. "Young master is too modest. Judging from your appearance and bearing, you are even more outstanding than the steward's son. But judging from your appearance, have you come to the Marquis's residence to offer congratulations?"

The other person already had the gift in their hand; isn't Lu Youming obviously here to offer his congratulations?

Gu Shuyan rolled her eyes and gave her father a look, but Gu Jin could only smile helplessly.

It was clear that Lu Youming was interested in this young master Xu. Although he was a marquis, interrupting their conversation like this would inevitably displease Lu Youming.

Just as she was thinking of finding an excuse to send this young master Xu away quickly, a figure walked over from not far away.

"Your Highness, are you waiting at the gate for me?"

The newcomer wore a mask, and his red clothes were still dazzling, but they only gave Lu Youming a sense of darkness.

"The Grand Secretary has arrived. I thought I was the last one to arrive."

Lu Youming subtly mocked Yun Yichen for arriving so late when he clearly lived next door.

However, Yun Yichen was not annoyed by this. “Your Highness spends your days admiring flowers and playing with birds. How can you be concerned about the heavy affairs of the court? Fortunately, I am right next door and can come over at any time.”

Without paying attention to Lu Youming's expression, Yun Yichen handed the gift directly to Gu Jin.

"This is a small gift; I hope Your Excellency will not find it offensive."

"It is an honor for me that you, my lord, have come to the flower hall. Please, my lord and Your Highness, come and sit for a while."

Yun Yichen's arrival undoubtedly gave Gu Jin an excuse, so Gu Jin naturally hurriedly led the two of them inside.

But things weren't as simple as he thought. Lu Youming said leisurely, "Since Young Master Xu has come to offer his congratulations, why don't you come into the manor together? Surely the Marquis wouldn't be so unreasonable!"

"Of course, you are a guest. Please come in, Young Master Xu."

Gu Jin used to think that the Third Prince was a polite and perceptive person, but today, for the first time, Gu Jin felt that the Third Prince was so lacking in tact.

When Yun Yichen heard that Xu Yunzhi was to be invited into the house, his eyes involuntarily glanced at the two of them, and then quickly looked away after meeting Gu Shuyan's gaze.

"Miss Gu, you must see the gift I brought you today. I'm sure you'll like it."

Xu Yunzhi lowered his voice and spoke in a tone that only he and Gu Shuyan could hear.

Gu Shuyan glanced at him but did not respond.

As the group arrived at the flower hall, Xu Feng saw Gu Shuyan return and was about to step forward when his gaze fell upon the person beside him. He froze, and even his back straightened involuntarily.

"Father, your daughter is going to the garden now."

As soon as Gu Shuyan entered the flower hall, she bid farewell to Gu Jin. Gu Jin naturally had no reason to let her stay, so he nodded and let her leave directly.

“You’re gone. Why are you still standing there?”

Mingyu took two steps toward the direction Gu Shuyan had come from. Seeing that Xu Feng was still standing there motionless, she couldn't help but pull him along and follow Gu Shuyan to the garden.

Xu Yunzhi followed the group into the flower hall. Gu Jin, unsurprisingly, ignored him. However, Xu Yunzhi didn't seem to mind. Instead, he leaned back in his chair and began to drink tea with great pleasure.