Gu Shaoyu and Xie Zhaozhao returned to Qingpu Courtyard with a large group of people. Yuan Yuanman had already tidied up the flower hall, and tea and snacks were prepared.
Gu Shaoyu did not participate in their discussion. He held Xie Zhaozhao's hand and secretly scratched her palm as he walked towards the study, turning back every few steps.
Xie Zhaozhao was both amused and exasperated. She had once thought that Gu Shaoyu's subtle glances were just a playful gesture between husband and wife, but she later discovered that wasn't the case.
He was genuinely attached to her and truly jealous. In these matters, he wasn't acting like a scumbag like Gu Chengyan.
Xie Zhaozhao squeezed his hand slightly, smiled at him, and looked at him with reassuring eyes.
Honey, don't be jealous. I'm busy with something important. I'll treat you to meat when I have time!
Yin Jin'an said casually, "He's quite perceptive. If he comes over to talk, he'll annoy me to death! I hate talking to old men the most."
Li Yunmu said with a smile, "You should be grateful; he's been very lenient with us."
When Lao Liao met the legendary Grand Secretary Gu, he was so excited that he could only grin foolishly.
Zhou Lingyin also came along, but Xie Zhaozhao couldn't say some things.
Xie Zhaozhao asked the people in the courtyard to put out all kinds of delicious food. Everyone talked for a long time and discussed many plans for the New Year.
Lao Liao said that the third phase of the voyage will set sail on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, and seven boats will be prepared for this departure.
As usual, I brought back all sorts of best-selling items and rare finds.
Gu Chongjin listened intently, his mind reeling with astonishment.
Rumors are spreading like wildfire within the Imperial Guard that someone has opened up an overseas shipping route, the Silk Road, and that they're making a fortune from it!
No one would have expected it to be these people in front of them!
Gu Chongjin had truly opened up a whole new world for him.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com