The heir of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion is the arrogant and domineering male protagonist in the book, the "Dragon Aotian" in Gu An'an's eyes.
Of course, in the original work, even the most arrogant male protagonist will automatically become gentle and tender when he meets a Mary Sue female protagonist.
Although Long Aotian did come to Anping County and even got involved with Jiang Mingzhu, thus implicating several villains.
However, Gu An'an still couldn't understand why Long Aotian would come to this small county town of Anping instead of staying in the capital.
Was the undercover visit a deliberate fabrication?
She really couldn't think of a second reason.
"I wonder what brings the Marquis's heir here?"
Upon hearing this, Manager Lin couldn't help but laugh. "The young marquis's visit here is actually somewhat related to you, Madam Gu."
Is it related to her?
Gu An'an felt that Manager Lin's words made no sense. "I don't know any important people in the capital. Manager Lin, please don't tease me."
“I know, but didn’t Madam Gu sell a piece of musk to that pharmacy a while ago? No one in our Great Ye Dynasty is more fond of musk than Marquis Pingyuan. The young marquis came here this time for that musk.”
Gu An'an: "..."
Good grief, I've actually gotten myself involved in this mess.
Little did she know that Long Aotian, who was so powerful and arrogant in the novel that he even killed the Marquis of Pingyuan, now needed to travel incognito to please the Marquis of Pingyuan.
However, since the musk had already been sold to Manager Qiu of the pharmacy, it had nothing to do with him anymore.
He took out a ten-tael silver note and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Manager Lin. I'll make up the difference later if I don't have enough money. I'll come back to collect the goods before the Lantern Festival."
"Of course, of course." Manager Lin didn't know what was wrong, but seeing that Gu An'an was about to leave, he quickly got up to see her off.
But before they had taken two steps, the young master of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion came in, and walking side by side with him was none other than Lin Zixing.
Manager Lin glanced at Gu An'an subconsciously, a hint of surprise flashing across his face, but he quickly calmed down.
"What a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into Madam Gu again. Fourth Young Master, the person you are looking for is right here."
As Lin Zixing spoke, he glanced at the person following Gu An'an. The young man appeared calm and composed, displaying a certain air of refinement.
Fearing that Gu An'an might not understand, Lin Zixing added, "This is Madam Gu, the one who caught the musk deer."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Long Aotian, dressed in brocade robes with dark gold patterns, frowned slightly. "You certainly have some skill."
Gu An'an hated Lin Zixing so much that she wanted to chop him into pieces.
At this moment, all he could do was offer a perfunctory reply: "It's just good luck. What's more enviable is your wealthy and noble appearance."
Long Aotian chuckled upon hearing this, "What a sycophant."
Yes, even though he later becomes an arrogant and domineering figure, when he was still a human boy, he actually hated this kind of extremely hypocritical talk the most.
Gu An'an's plan worked. Seeing that Long Aotian was angry, she left with Jiang Mingyi.
This was somewhat unexpected for Lin Zixing, but he quickly figured out the reason.
Although Ning Si was the eldest son of the Marquis's family and the future heir to the title, he was not as favored as his half-brother. Moreover, he was about the same age as Jiang Mingyi, so it was not surprising that he did not recognize Jiang Mingyi at a glance.
"It's only when you see Fourth Young Master that Madam Gu can flatter me so effectively. In reality, she would rather beat me to death than meet me."
Long Aotian nodded upon hearing this, "You really deserve a beating."
Lin Zixing: "..." He really didn't like hearing that.
Seeing the two arguing, Gu An'an thought that if she didn't slip away now, when would she?
However, before they had taken more than a few steps, they heard Lin Zixing's voice, "Lady Gu broke our appointment without explanation last time, which really broke my heart. Does Lady Gu really have no interest at all?"
Although the words were addressed to Gu An'an, her gaze was fixed on Jiang Mingyi like that of a lovesick man and woman.
The young man was naturally perceptive; how could he not have noticed?
However, he remained calm and did not look back, seemingly unaware of anything.
Gu An'an breathed a sigh of relief. "Let's go."
She was a little unsure; Long Aotian had also seen Jiang Mingyi earlier, but hadn't made any comment.
Perhaps he was too deep in thought to show any extra emotion, or perhaps he genuinely didn't know who Jiang Mingyi was.
If the latter reason is true, then Lin Zixing is lying to her.
Gu An'an has never had a good impression of scammers.
She even felt that this chance encounter with Lin Zixing was too coincidental.
It was such a coincidence that he seemed to have deliberately brought Long Aotian along.
However, Lin Zixing has not yet achieved his goal.
So just leave boldly, do you think Lin Zixing would dare to say it outright?
Watching those figures leave one after the other, Lin Zixing was somewhat taken aback. They really weren't afraid?
Is it because she already knows the answer and is therefore fearless, or does she simply not know how hot a potato Jiang Mingyi is?
"Are you very familiar with that woman?"
Ning Si keenly sensed something. "Did you bring me here so that I would overpower her?"
Which of the noble sons in the capital isn't shrewd and cunning?
Lin Zixing waved the folding fan in his hand, revealing a landscape painting. "Fourth Young Master misunderstands. It's just that staying in the government office all the time is boring. Coming to Taibai Restaurant to eat something and pass the time is not bad."
Ning Si nodded slightly upon hearing this, "What you said makes sense. Waiter, have you had any new dishes lately? Bring me some."
Lin Zixing glanced at the people discussing with the waiter, then turned to look outside the restaurant. He saw Jiang Mingyi driving away in his carriage, now staring intently at them. The young man held the reins in his left hand, but suddenly raised his right hand slowly, making a knife-like motion across his neck.
Lin Zixing shuddered at the sight.
He was stunned by the ruthlessness in the young man's eyes.
Such ferocity is truly unmatched.
Avoiding his gaze, Lin Zixing silently withdrew his eyes, and vaguely seemed to hear a soft laugh.
When he looked in the direction of the sound, he found nothing. Had he misheard?
Lin Zixing was somewhat conflicted.
Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly heard the young master of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion speak up, "I didn't expect that such a small town would have musk deer. I'd like to go and see if I can hunt one for the Marquis myself. I wonder if Young Master Lin could give me directions?"
Why would you need to give directions yourself?
But what is this young marquis up to? He grew up surrounded by gold and silver, and is exquisite in every aspect of food, clothing, and daily necessities. Why would he be interested in this small mountain village?
Problems kept coming, and Lin Zixing couldn't find suitable answers for a while.
“Of course, I would be more than happy to do so.” After saying that, Lin Zixing suddenly remembered something, “I wonder how many days the young master plans to stay.”
He repeatedly changed his story, saying that it would be self-deception not to have reminded Ning Si.
However, fearing that the young master might misunderstand, Lin Zixing added, "The New Year is just around the corner, so I need to make arrangements."
Upon hearing this, the young master of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion revealed a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, "Only if I don't go back can they have a good New Year."
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