Chapter 405 Get Rid of Her

After all, Mingyu was Gu Shuyan's maid. How could she be so devoted to a man and forget about her mistress?

Seeing Pearl's attempt to defend Mingyu, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but find it amusing.

She wasn't an unreasonable mistress, and besides, Xu Feng was certainly going to great lengths for his own safety, so it was only right for her to send someone to take care of him. How could she blame Mingyu for going to the Yun residence on her own initiative?

"When Mingyu comes back later, remember to have her come to my room and tell her I have something to say to her."

Gu Shuyan smiled, but what she said made Pearl even more alarmed. When her young lady smiled like that, it usually meant that someone was about to suffer bad luck.

No, we need to make sure Mingyu is prepared beforehand, otherwise it's terrifying when Miss gets angry.

Pearl thought to herself, silently reminding herself.

As soon as Mingyu returned in the evening, she went to see Gu Shuyan. However, because of Pearl's reminder, she felt a little uneasy.

These days, she has been focusing all her attention on Xu Feng, and has indeed neglected her mistress quite a bit. Could it be that her mistress doesn't want her anymore?

With a nervous heart, Mingyu slowly pushed open Gu Shuyan's door. Gu Shuyan was sitting at the table tidying something up. When she saw Mingyu come in, Gu Shuyan quickly put her things away and looked over.

"Miss, do you need to see me?"

Mingyu walked forward cautiously, afraid that she might do something wrong and make Gu Shuyan dislike her completely.

"What? Now I can't even call you over unless there's something important?"

Gu Shuyan found her appearance somewhat amusing, but the more she acted this way, the more uneasy Mingyu felt.

She'd said the wrong thing right away! Oh no! Judging by that smile, did the young lady really not intend to keep her? What should she do? Kneel down and apologize? But what if she guessed wrong and the young lady would be even more displeased?

While Mingyu was hesitating and lost in thought, Gu Shuyan waved to her.

"Come sit down. Do you think I'm going to eat you?"

Gu Shuyan's words successfully brought Mingyu back to her senses. Following Gu Shuyan's instructions, Mingyu walked over and sat down, but because she felt guilty, she couldn't help but be a little more cautious.

Seeing her like this, Gu Shuyan didn't know what to say. She pursed her lips and gestured for her to look at the box in front of her.

"What is this?" Mingyu asked, puzzled, but still picked up the contents as instructed.

It was fine if she hadn't looked, but what she saw terrified Mingyu. How come there were house deeds and land deeds here? Why did Miss take these things out? Could it be that she's going to resell them?

Seemingly noticing Mingyu's confusion, Gu Shuyan slowly said, "This is your dowry. I know it's not much, but it's a small token of my appreciation. With those estates and farmland, even if we have children in the future, the whole family will have enough to eat and wear."

Mingyu was even more confused by Gu Shuyan's words. Did Miss really want to send her away? Was this a severance payment? But there was just too much of this stuff. She had done something wrong first, so how could she take this stuff?

“Miss, I can’t accept this. I have indeed been wrong these past few days, but I don’t want to leave you like this. If you are really angry, you can put me in the courtyard, as long as you don’t make me leave.”

Gu Shuyan was undoubtedly a good mistress, treating all the servants in the courtyard very well. Even a cleaning maid received more courtesy than those outside. Therefore, Mingyu did not want to leave Gu Shuyan at all. Moreover, from the moment she was chosen by Gu Shuyan to enter the North Courtyard, she vowed to be loyal to Gu Shuyan for the rest of her life.

"What are you thinking? When did I say I was going to let you leave?"

Gu Shuyan was amused by Mingyu's words. So, she had been acting so cautiously since she entered the door because she thought she was going to kick her out?

"Why did you give me these things, Miss?"

Mingyu was stunned when she heard Gu Shuyan say this. If the young lady was giving her these things not to let her leave, then what was she doing? She even said she wouldn't have to worry about food and clothing. Wasn't this just a way of saying she was going to give them to her?

"This is your dowry. I've seen that you really care about Xu Feng these days. Xu Feng is not young anymore. I thought I'd give you this for now, and I'll go to your home to propose marriage another day."

Gu Shuyan likes to speak directly. Since Mingyu is interested in Xu Feng, she went directly to ask Xu Feng's opinion and proposed marriage. This relieved her of a worry.

Gu Shuyan didn't think there was anything wrong with her words, but Mingyu blushed. "Miss, proposing marriage is the man's business. How could you do the opposite?"

"Who cares if it's the man's business or not? As long as you like it, just do it this way."

Gu Shuyan herself had also forced her way into Yun Yichen's life. In her mind, if you like someone, you should pursue them. If you are shy and timid just because you are a woman, wouldn't that give others a chance?

Looking at her young mistress's carefree demeanor, Mingyu wanted to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back.

Thinking about how her young mistress would run to the Yun residence every few days, calling Yun Yichen "Brother Yun" nonstop whenever she saw him, how did she end up winning him over? Perhaps her mistress's point is valid; as long as it works, what does it matter who takes the initiative?

Even though Miss took the initiative, didn't Young Master Yun still value her highly?

"Yes, Miss."

Perhaps influenced by Gu Shuyan, Mingyu didn't object and agreed immediately.

Whether he's a mule or a horse, we have to put him to the test. Otherwise, given Xu Feng's personality, he might end up alone.

So, the next afternoon, Gu Shuyan really went to the Yun residence.

Holding the small pot of wine she had personally brewed, Gu Shuyan went directly into Yun Yichen's study.

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Watching Gu Shuyan personally place the small bowl in front of him, carefully stir it, and tell him about the benefits of the soup, Yun Yichen realized Gu Shuyan's intention.

Normally, when Gu Shuyan brings something over, she just puts it aside and lets him go get it himself. But if she brings it over herself, then she must have something important to say about it.

"As expected, nothing can be kept from Brother Yun. However, I am not here today because I have something to discuss with you."

As Gu Shuyan spoke, she scooped up a spoonful of soup and brought it to Yun Yichen. Her ingratiating expression amused Yun Yichen, who immediately opened his mouth to take it.

"Tell me, if this isn't your problem, whose is it?"

After finishing his meal, Yun Yichen didn't linger. He pulled Gu Shuyan into his arms and subtly kissed her forehead.

Their intimate posture made Gu Shuyan blush with embarrassment. When she looked up again, Yun Yichen's other kiss landed on her lips. A sweet sensation washed over her, and Yun Yichen tightened his hold on Gu Shuyan, deepening the kiss.