She didn't believe Gu Xiaoran's words at all.
However, after carefully examining Gu Xiaoran's entire body,
His smile remained unchanged, his features were handsome, his eyes were piercing, and he looked more energetic than before.
Qin Susu thought that Yu'er could convincingly disguise herself as a man.
After she finished speaking, she grabbed Gu Xiaoran's wrist and walked towards the carriage, but then she suddenly let go of his hand.
Gu Xiaoran had already jumped onto the carriage on her own.
Qin Susu was already used to Gu Xiaoran's disdain.
She smiled foolishly and got into the same carriage as Gu Xiaoran.
Ling Qi and Ling Ba, acting as coachmen, each drove one of the two carriages, weaving through the bustling streets, slowly making their way towards the palace...
Before long, the palace came into view.
The carriage did not stop and drove straight in.
And this honor belongs only to General Gu.
When others entered the palace for a banquet, they either got out of their carriages and walked, or they switched to sedan chairs.
The main hall was in sight, and the four of them got off the carriage.
Although Qin Susu was born in Shangjin, this was her first time entering the palace, and she was full of curiosity about everything here, so she couldn't help but look around.
Compared to Qin Susu, Qiu Yan is much more composed.
Although she had never been here before, she compared this place with those in movies and TV dramas.
Ultimately, there are still some differences.
This place feels more authentic, after all.
Gu Qian approached Gu Xiaoran and whispered his instructions.
"Xiao Ran, tonight, watch your surroundings. Remember, don't wander off."
"I know," Gu Xiaoran chuckled.
"Father, don't be so serious. Your seriousness makes Mother and me nervous."
Qiu Yan followed up immediately:
"Gu Qian, we're just having a simple dinner party, nothing will happen."
Gu Qian nodded, took Qiu Yan's wrist, and the two of them walked together at the front of the group, with Gu Xiaoran and Qin Susu following behind.
Behind them were Ling Qi and Ling Ba.
Inside the main hall, many royal ministers, imperial relatives, and other dignitaries were already in place.
This included princes, concubines, princesses, and so on.
Gu Qian only realized upon arrival that his family was the last to arrive.
No, except His Majesty.
Gu Qian scanned the room, but his gaze did not linger on Duan Xiang.
Duan Xiang, however, froze on his smile, and his gesture of greeting also froze in mid-air.
This drew sighs from the crowd.
In their view, General Gu, though holding a high position and wielding great power, was ruthless and heartless.
However, when everyone saw Gu Qian, they still nodded respectfully and greeted him.
After all, their authority was undeniable, and they dared not discuss it openly.
Finally, everyone's attention turned to Qiu Yan.
Despite their doubts, their years of upbringing prevented them from whispering among themselves on such an important occasion.
None of them noticed the four men following behind General Gu.
They just treated each other as their lackeys.
Gu Xiaoran kept his head down the whole time, trying his best to act as if he were invisible.
In his view, he was just there to freeload a meal.
Duan Tianzhang, who had been sitting sullenly next to Qin Shi,
But the two of them changed their expressions the moment they saw Gu Qian appear.
Especially the Qin family,
Her gaze fell on Qiu Yan, and she thought of her unmarried niece. Suddenly, her face darkened.
When did Gu Qian get a woman by his side?
Duan Tianzhang already knew about Qiu Yan, but the reason he hadn't mentioned it to her parents was because...
It's better to avoid trouble.
However, the moment she saw Qin Susu, she inexplicably sat up straight.
She wondered if Qin Susu had really moved into her brother's house, just as she had heard.
This is... too ridiculous.
After Qin Susu entered the hall, she did not look around as much as before, but she was still secretly scanning the area.
Gu Qian, accompanied by Qiu Yan, went directly to the first seat below the main hall.
He glanced at Gu Xiaoran behind him and gestured for her to sit behind him.
Just as Gu Qian pulled Qiu Yan to sit down beside him, a eunuch announced from the side of the hall,
"His Majesty has arrived!"
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