Guanqi jogged all the way through the well-arranged corridors and headed straight for the Lanyue Pavilion.
His heart was filled with anxiety. Guan Yan was actually brought back to the Marquis' Mansion. This matter was of no trivial matter and Xue Yuanchu must be informed as soon as possible.
Xue Yuanchu was still fast asleep at this time, still drunk, with a slight flush on his cheeks.
Lai Xi and Bing Qiao, who were guarding the hall, saw him stumbling in and immediately stepped forward to stop him.
"How could you come in without any notice? That's so rude!"
Guanqi didn't care about anything else and rushed into the inner room, calling out loudly: "Master, wake up! Something big has happened!"
Xue Yuanchu was awakened by the sudden shouting. He sat up leisurely, smelling of alcohol and frowning, "What's going on? Why are you so panicked?"
Guanqi panted and knelt down in front of the bed, saying anxiously, "My Lord, this is bad! The young lady has brought Guanyan back to the mansion and is about to go see the old lady!"
"What?" Xue Yuanchu was shocked when he heard this, and all sleepiness disappeared. "Is Guanyan in the mansion?"
"That's right!" Guanqi nodded vigorously. "I saw it with my own eyes, there's no way I'm wrong. The young mistress even sent Rui'er to tell her that the old lady wants to see Guanyan immediately."
Xue Yuanchu's expression instantly turned gloomy and terrifying. He stood up suddenly and paced back and forth in front of the bed: "This jealous woman actually meddled in matters outside my house. It turns out her previous virtuous behavior was all just an act!"
A raging rage suddenly rose in his heart, and his voice suddenly rose, like the wrath of thunder, shaking the entire inner room.
Lai Xi and Bing Qiao, who were waiting outside the inner and outer rooms, were so frightened by the sudden roar that they were silent and dared not even breathe.
They looked at each other, their eyes showing deep fear. They didn't know how the young lady had offended the prince to cause Xue Yuanchu to be so furious.
Xue Yuanchu angrily grabbed the coat from the hanger and put it on carelessly.
He was in a panic for a moment and couldn't tie his belt properly.
Seeing Lai Xi and Bing Qiao trembling beside him, his anger intensified, and he shouted, "Are you two dead? Come and help!"
Lai Xi and Bing Qiao were frightened by the angry shout. They hurried forward and helped Xue Yuanchu tidy up his clothes in a hurry.
The two men moved very cautiously, fearing to anger the already furious prince again.
After putting on his smock, Xue Yuanchu quickly crossed the courtyard and headed straight for the old lady's residence.
Guan Qi, feeling uneasy, followed closely behind, cautiously persuading him, "Please calm down, my lord. I heard that the young lady went to Zhenbaozhai to pick out some porcelain yesterday. Perhaps she felt sorry for Guan Yan and brought him back home out of kindness. I don't think the young lady knows what happened..."
"Good intentions?" Xue Yuanchu sneered, "I think she's just trying to make things difficult for me! I want to see what her real intentions are!"
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and headed straight for the old lady's Prajna Hall.
I dared not be negligent when watching the chess game and followed closely.
At the same time, Rui'er had brought Mother Zhou and Guanyan to the old lady's courtyard.
Hong Yingrong was sitting upright in the hall with a dignified look.
"Your servant greets the old lady." Rui'er and Mother Zhou bowed together.
Guan Yan also knelt on the ground obediently and kowtowed: "May the old lady be blessed with good health."
Seeing that he was smart and sensible at this moment, Jiang Shuxiu also smiled with relief.
Hong Yingrong's gaze fell on Guan Yan. She looked him up and down and couldn't help but praise him in her heart.
Although this child is still young, he has a handsome face and good temperament. He will definitely be an outstanding person in the future.
"Are you Guanyan?" Hong Yingrong spoke slowly.
"In reply to the old lady, my name is Guanyan." Guanyan responded respectfully.
Hong Yingrong noticed that his voice revealed the unique accent of the western border, and at the same time, the name "Guan Yan" sounded like a new name.
So, she asked in a kind tone, "What was your original name?"
Guan Yan seemed a little timid. He shook his head slightly, a hint of sadness in his voice: "Ever since I was old enough to understand, I've been following the troupe's owner to learn the art. There are seven or eight other children like me, and the troupe owner simply calls me Ah Si."
When Hong Yingrong heard this, she had some understanding in her mind. When Zhao Bai had previously explored the villas of the two sons of Lord Shoukang, she had already gained some understanding of Guanyan's past circumstances, so there was no need to ask any more questions.
"I know all about your situation. It's hard for you to be so displaced at such a young age. From now on, you will serve in my Prajna Hall. I will still ask you to observe the words. Aunt Zhao is also old, so you can do some errands for her. Are you willing?"
Hearing these words, Guan Yan's heart was filled with joy. He bowed his head deeply, his voice full of gratitude: "I do!"
He had a rough fate since childhood. He had never seen his biological parents and could only imagine what they looked like in his dreams at midnight. He didn't know if he had any other family. During the years of living under someone else's roof, he learned to observe people's words and expressions and understand people's hearts early on.
When Guan Yan's gaze fell on Hong Yingrong and Jiang Shuxiu, he understood that these two people were like compassionate Bodhisattvas, and they were the ones who could save him from his current humiliating life.
Guan Yan then kowtowed devoutly once more: "Thank you, old lady, thank you, young lady!"
"Get up," Hong Yingrong said, graciously motioning him to stand. Then she instructed, "Mother Zhou, I'll have to trouble you again to move his belongings to the empty room in the backyard of Prajna Hall."
"Yes, madam, I will take care of it right away." Mother Zhou agreed respectfully and then retreated to the door.
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