Chapter 507 Formal Visit

"Miss, these people are saying such awful things! I'll have someone shut them up right away."

Gu Shuyan had come out with two maids to buy fabric, but as soon as she entered the house, she heard people talking, especially about Gu Shuyan seducing the Crown Prince of Wei. The story was told in great detail, which made Pearl and Yufei so angry that they snorted.

"Forget it, people can say whatever they want, we just need to focus on our own things."

Gu Shuyan smiled faintly as she spoke, glanced around the fabric shop, and finally looked at the fabrics displayed at the back, her gaze settling on a piece of moon-white fabric.

"Miss Gu has excellent taste. This fabric is made of the finest silk, comparable to tribute items. It is truly one of our shop's finest pieces!"

Gu Shuyan was a regular at this shop, so the shopkeeper greeted her with a beaming smile as soon as he saw her. Those who had been gossiping earlier, upon hearing the shopkeeper's words, unconsciously turned to look in their direction.

"You don't need to give me these polite words. Pick up that piece of cloth and take it to the Marquis's residence, and bring the orange one next to it too. Don't forget to bring a ball of yarn of the same color."

Seeing that the shopkeeper was about to start praising his own shop's fabrics again, Gu Shuyan quickly raised her hand to interrupt him.

"Yes, I'll have someone send it over in a bit. Please take care!"

The shopkeeper's servile manner left everyone speechless. They were frequent customers of this shop, but this was the first time they had ever seen the shopkeeper so obsequious.

Sure enough, she has a powerful background and an extraordinary fiancé; even when buying things, she receives different treatment.

Little did they know that the reason the shopkeeper treated Gu Shuyan so politely was because Gu Shuyan had helped improve the dyeing of their fabrics, making their fabrics more vibrant and beautiful.

After being seen off by the shopkeeper, Gu Shuyan did not return to the manor directly. Instead, she went to the sacrificial goods shop and bought some incense, paper money, and candles before returning to the manor with two maids.

The person who said Gu Shuyan seduced the Crown Prince of Wei clicked his tongue in amazement when he saw Gu Shuyan leave: "I knew this Miss Gu and the Crown Prince of Wei had an unusual relationship. Crescent white is the Crown Prince of Wei's favorite color to wear."

"You mean this was bought for the Crown Prince of Wei? No way?"

The murmurs resumed, and a figure slowly emerged from the corner. Watching Gu Shuyan's disappearing figure, a slight smile crept onto his lips.

At the Yun residence, Yun Yichen stared at the letter in his hand, his eyes slowly narrowing.

"Where did Miss go today?" Yun Yichen asked.

"Miss took Pearl and Jade Fairy to the street early this morning, they should be back by now!"

Zhong Lin was somewhat uncertain, after all, Gu Shuyan had Yun Yichen's bodyguards by her side, and if anything happened to her, the bodyguards would definitely report it, so Zhong Lin did not keep a close eye on Gu Shuyan's whereabouts as before.

"Master, should I send more men?"

"No need, just have the guards keep a close eye on things these next few days." Yun Yichen stopped Zhong Lin as soon as he asked, but some things really couldn't be delayed any longer.

"Go to the Marquis's residence in a little while and deliver my visiting card. Tell him I have something to discuss with him."

For Yun Yichen, going to the Marquis's residence was just a matter of passing through two gates. Normally, he would simply have the gatekeeper announce his arrival. However, today Yun Yichen had Zhong Lin deliver a visiting card, which shows how much importance Yun Yichen attached to the matter.

"Yes, I'll go right away."

Zhong Lin vaguely guessed why Yun Yichen was doing this. Today, the Crown Prince of Wei had humiliated his master in front of the entire court. If his master were to simply swallow his anger, how could he maintain his authority?

Zhong Lin solemnly wrapped up his apology and went to prepare the visiting cards.

At the Marquis's residence, Gu Shuyan looked at the pile of fabric laid out on the table with a headache. She had only promised to make clothes for Yun Yichen. But who knew that when the clothes were delivered to the Yun residence, Gu Yingjie would see them.

Seeing that Gu Shuyan's handiwork was so good, Gu Yingjie kept pestering her to make a few sets of clothes for the newborn baby, saying that Ouyang Jing was pregnant and too tired to do needlework.

In fact, Gu Shuyan knew that it wasn't that she couldn't do it; it was simply that her second brother doted on his wife and didn't want his sister-in-law to do it.

Under Gu Yingjie's persistent pleading, Gu Shuyan naturally had no choice but to agree to make clothes for her unborn nephew (niece). However, the child's skin was delicate, so Gu Shuyan was very particular about the fabric she was choosing.

"Miss, isn't it a bit wasteful to use so much fabric to make just one dress for a child?"

The pearl craftsmanship was excellent, and she had received guidance from Gu Shuyan, so at a glance, she felt there was too much fabric.

"No problem, just cut the extra pieces into a small long gown."

Pearl nodded after listening. This child grows very fast, so cutting it into two pieces would be a waste, but cutting it into a long gown would be just right, and it would be convenient for the child to wear when he grows up.

Everyone hurriedly spread out the cloth, and just as they began to work on it, the little maid slowly walked in.

"Miss, the old lady requests your presence."

Gu Yuhe's death was also a great blow to the old lady. She loved her granddaughter the most in her life, but God played a cruel joke on her. Not only did her own daughter die, but now her beloved granddaughter was also gone.

At the funeral hall, the old lady seemed to be in good spirits, and everyone assumed it was because of her strong will. But it wasn't until after Gu Yuhe's seventh day memorial service that the old lady fell ill.

If it weren't for Gu Yuxin's daily companionship and guidance, the old lady would probably have remained depressed and bedridden.

Tell Grandma I'll be there in a little while.

There's no turning back once the bow is drawn. Gu Shuyan had already started cutting the clothes, so she couldn't put it down now. She instructed her maid to continue cutting.

In Yunxiang Courtyard, Yun Yichen sat awkwardly in a chair, facing a room full of women. Even the usually composed Yun Yichen felt a little embarrassed.

"My lord, why don't you have some tea? Shu'er must have been delayed by something."

Seeing that Yun Yichen seemed a little awkward, Ji quickly spoke up to ease the tension.

"Okay." Yun Yichen agreed and took a sip of tea, but he couldn't help wondering why Gu Shuyan hadn't come yet.

After an awkward silence, Gu Shuyan finally entered with her maid. Upon seeing Yun Yichen sitting in the room, Gu Shuyan was taken aback for a moment before asking, "I wonder what brings Grandmother here to see me?"

"It's not us looking for you, it's Lord Yun who wants to discuss something with you. Please come and sit down."

The old lady had a kind face and waved to Gu Shuyan.

"Brother Yun, is there something you want to discuss?"

Gu Shuyan looked at Yun Yichen with a puzzled expression. What could possibly require him to come to the old lady and the others to say something?