After Gu Qingze was led to the study by the butler, the butler quietly left.
This was the second time Gu Qingze met Gu Hongjing. The first time they met was in the short gap between the end of the second trial and the beginning of the third trial.
The reason for meeting him that time was not because of him, but because Gu Hongjing mentioned him in passing in order to inquire about Su Han's recent situation.
And what was the reason this time? Gu Qingze was at a loss.
However, he still stood firmly in front of Gu Hongjing and saluted respectfully.
Although Gu Qingze was exhausted from the journey because he was too eager to see Ling Xiao, he had already carefully tidied his clothes when he was led here by the housekeeper.
At this moment, his clothes were not too messy.
While Gu Qingze was still lost in thought and reflection, Gu Hongjing slowly spoke, "...Xiaoze, are you doing well in Qingyun Sect? Are you adapting to life there?"
When he spoke, he was concerned and deliberately slowed down his tone. Unfortunately, it still sounded a bit stiff, as if he was not used to speaking in this way.
Xiao....Ze? Who is Xiaoze?
Gu Qingze didn't realize that he was being called for a moment, and was slightly stunned. The last time he met Gu Hongjing, he didn't call him by name, but just used "you" instead, so this "Xiao Ze"...
Then, he seemed to realize something, and some thoughts flashed through his mind.
The original owner's name was Gu Qingze. "Gu" was his father's surname, and "Qing" was taken from a character in his mother's name. Only "Ze" truly belonged to him.
Thinking about it this way, his father called him "Ozawa" for this reason.
After figuring it out, Gu Qingze responded seriously: "Father, everything is fine in Qingyun Sect. My senior brothers are taking good care of me... and so is my junior brother."
Gu Hongjing nodded slightly when he heard this. "I know. The junior brother you're talking about is the younger generation of the Chu family, right? I remember that you two were good friends when you were in the academy, and the housekeeper also mentioned this to me."
"You two are truly destined to be together. Not only did you enter the same sect together, but you are also brothers from the same peak."
Gu Hongjing said this with a hint of emotion on his face, "How many times in a lifetime can you have such a fate? Xiaoze, you must cherish it."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingze revealed a barely perceptible smile.
He actually wanted to tell Gu Hongjing about what happened between him and Ling Xiao immediately.
Although Gu Hongjing is not his real father, if nothing unexpected happens, the Gu family has already identified him as the next head of the family.
What if, like in those melodramatic TV dramas he'd seen, he was forced to marry and have children in order to preserve his bloodline?...
Although there is no "throne" to inherit like in TV dramas, he still has relatively great power.
In order to prevent this situation from happening, it is better to explain it clearly in advance.
But should I explain it now? Gu Qingze hesitated.
It was for this reason that he asked Ling Xiao to stay here after sending Jinluo and Ye Li away.
His original plan was to work with Ling Xiao to express their attitude to Gu Hongjing.
But now, he wanted to change his mind. If Gu Hongjing found it hard to accept and made things difficult for Ling Xiao, that would not do.
He didn't want to make Ling Xiao sad, so... let him explain the situation alone.
Regardless of whether Gu Hongjing chooses to accept it or not, regardless of whether it is blame or anything else, it should be directed at him alone.
After some deep thought, he looked up at Gu Hongjing and said, "Father, actually... I do cherish the fate between me and Ling Xiao."
"And...we want to develop in a more intimate direction." Gu Qingze's words were very tactful, and he looked at Gu Hongjing with some trepidation.
Although he could also choose to ignore the Gu family's opinions and elope with Ling Xiao.
However, over the years, he has benefited from the Gu family. Without the Gu family, he would not be able to live such a worry-free life with plenty of food and clothing and money.
And now the original "Gu Qingze" is missing, and he has replaced his identity for unknown reasons, so he has to take on his responsibilities. He will not choose to break up with the Gu family unless it is absolutely necessary.
"Closer...do you want to be good brothers for life?"
Gu Hongjing smiled, and his tone seemed to become more nostalgic:
"I actually have a group of good brothers. When I was young, I traveled all over the country with them to explore various places."
"But now... I've taken over the affairs of each family. I have responsibilities and burdens on my shoulders. I'm less carefree than before. We only contact each other occasionally, and we can't even meet often."
Gu Qingze couldn't bear to interrupt his recollections, so he listened patiently before continuing, "...the kind that's closer than brothers."
Gu Hongjing was a little puzzled: "Closer than brothers... Could it be that they are sworn brothers?"
Gu Qingze smiled, but his tone and eyes were firm: "... almost. To be more precise, we became Taoist companions."
Gu Hongjing was stunned for a moment. This was seriously beyond his comprehension.
Become a Taoist couple? If he heard correctly, that was the kind of relationship he wanted to develop.
If the relationship is to develop into that kind of relationship, there should be a wedding. How should a wedding between two men be held?
Or... who is marrying whom? Is it Xiaoze who wears the wedding dress, or the younger generation of the Chu family? Does he give a betrothal gift, or does he provide a dowry?
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