Chapter 49 Cousin
Mu Junyan was summoned to the palace by the Empress Dowager. But an hour later, he returned to the study with a gloomy face. He saw a stack of ten manuscripts neatly placed on the desk.
Did you copy this all night?
He didn't care that his hand injury had not healed yet and he didn't know how to take care of himself at all!
Just like he was willing to sacrifice his innocence just to get rid of Mu An...
In Mu Junyan's opinion, the little girl is not as soft as she appears to be, but a stubborn girl with her own ideas.
He picked up one and looked at it carefully. The handwriting was beautiful, just like the handwriting of a little girl when she was quiet.
The image of her gasping and writhing under me appeared in my mind again. I wonder how many faces she has.
As Mu Junyan was daydreaming, he unknowingly dissipated a lot of the depressed mood he brought from the palace.
Looking at the table again, the rare copy of the ancient book that she said she would give her was still there, and underneath it was a blank book. When she opened it, she saw that two pages had been copied.
"Master." Dong Mo came in with a visiting card in his hand.
"Miss Gu's cousin wants to see Miss Gu, will the Lord allow it?"
Mu Junyan's hand tightened, and a hole appeared in the rice paper.
How dare you come to the Duke’s Mansion!
"What do you want to see her for?"
"He said he had some family matters to discuss."
Talking about family matters such as marriage?
Even if he is qualified, it is not the man's turn to directly consult the girl!
Besides, he is no longer qualified!
"Please ask him to go to Lanyue Pavilion."
"yes."
Dong Mo didn't quite understand, and looked at his master cautiously: "Do you want to invite the second Miss Gu?"
Mu Junyan's eyes were cold.
Dong Mo shrank his neck and ran away quickly.
Moon-Lan Pavilion.
The atmosphere is a bit tense.
"Your name is Pei Yi?"
Mu Junyan's powerful fingers moved rhythmically on the table as he looked at the handsome and gentle man opposite him.
Pei Yi has been in the officialdom for five years. Although he is at the bottom, he has developed an official air through the influence of his surroundings.
What's more, after decades of working in the business world, he often saw high-ranking officials and nobles, but none as high as the Duke of Yong.
Although I was nervous, I managed to remain calm on the surface.
He thought about it for a whole night and finally mustered up the courage to go find Gu Huan in person.
There were some things he really wanted to understand.
It concerns Gu Huan's entire life, and also the future of the Pei family.
But he never expected that Duke Yong would come to see him in person, and he was both frightened and delighted.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Duke Yong in person, but at this moment, his mind was filled with Gu Huan.
He was very worried about her.
Pei Yi kept himself calm, stood and bowed respectfully: "I am Pei Yi, and I am honored to meet the Duke of Yong."
"Where do you work?"
"My Lord, I am here to serve as an envoy to the Ministry of Revenue."
"Only from the eighth rank."
Mu Junyan's slow words were very hurtful.
Born as a businessman, what kind of expressions have you not seen?
Pei Yi's expression did not change, and he remained respectful: "It is my incompetence."
Mu Junyan glanced at him and said in a ok manner: "Although your official position is not high, it does not affect the Pei family's rapid wealth in Bianjing in recent years."
It seems to be ironic.
Pei Yi couldn't hold it anymore, but he didn't know how to answer.
"What brings you here?"
No matter how stupid Pei Yi was, he could feel the unfriendly look and tone of Duke Yong.
With a weak personality like Gu Huan, living in such a mansion, if his son really takes her as a concubine, how would she be able to live?
He was still hesitant before coming, worried about ruining Gu Huan's reputation, but now he is determined.
Mustering up his courage, he said, "I... am planning to pick up my cousin Gu Huan from the house."
As soon as Pei Yi finished speaking, he felt the air around him condense and cold air came from all directions.
Mu Junyan, who was sitting opposite with a sword in his hand, was stroking the teacup with his hand, and his eyes were as cold and intimidating as a sword unsheathed.
But her voice was indifferent: "She is copying my late wife's manuscript for me, so it is inconvenient for her to leave the house."
Pei Yi was not giving up: "Can I go out and copy?"
Mu Junyan's leopard eyes slowly raised his eyelids: "My deceased wife's belongings cannot be moved."
Pei Yi: “…”
My aunt's attitude yesterday seemed like she was in a hurry to get my cousin out, even at the cost of having her become a concubine. Could it be that my cousin is being controlled by someone and is not living freely?
Pei Yi made up his mind: "My Lord, can you let my cousin make her own decision?"
The Duke of Yong can't openly imprison an unmarried girl in his house, right?
Gu Huan had just finished preparing three kinds of dim sum and was about to deliver them to Xiangruitang in person when Dong Mo came to call her.
When he heard that Pei Yi was coming and was stopped by Mu Junyan, he suddenly felt unwell.
The pressure from last night came back again.
I had no choice but to follow.
…
Auspicious Hall.
Yi Niang came in with her maid, carrying a few plates of snacks.
Smiling, she said, "Old lady, please have some snacks."
The old lady who was leaning on the armchair with her eyes closed, basking in the sun, slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze was cloudy and dull, but she still couldn't hide the majestic temperament of a former female general.
The old lady pouted and shook her head: "I want some candy."
Yi Niang smiled and coaxed, "This is sweeter than sugar. It was made by the young lady from the Gu family next door. Didn't you eat it last time and say it was good?"
The old lady's eyes lit up and she nodded vigorously: "It's delicious, delicious, I want to eat it."
Yi Niang picked a hibiscus flower tea fruit and handed it to the old lady: "Look, it's beautiful and delicious."
"It looks so good. I can't bear to eat it." The old lady held it carefully, looked around, and was as happy as a child.
"There's more after you eat it." Yi Niang coaxed with a smile.
"I wanted to personally deliver it to you and greet you, but my master called me to the front yard to meet a guest."
The old lady seemed not to hear, she took a small bite and excitedly raised the tea fruit: "Wow, it's filled with osmanthus, so sweet."
"Yeah, the old lady likes the ones with osmanthus filling the most." Yi Niang smiled.
The young lady of the Gu family was also thoughtful. Every time she sent snacks, she would ask Dongqing to find out which one the old lady liked better.
"I want to see the young lady." The old lady acted coquettishly.
Yi Niang wiped the sugar stains from the corners of her mouth and said, "Okay, let her come back when the master asks her to."
The old lady grinned with delight.
Yi Niang looked at her with pity.
Only when the master returns home will the old lady have such a happy smile.
…
Gu Huan walked into the Lanyue Pavilion nervously.
As soon as I entered the room, I saw Pei Yi standing there uncomfortably. The atmosphere was not right and I was shocked.
Mu Junyan asked her about her fiancé and hairpin flowers last night, and he came today.
How can this be explained?
I quickly glanced at Mu Junyan's face, which was expressionless and showed no emotion.
She had no choice but to calm herself down, endure the two sharp gazes above her head, and bowed politely: "Gu Huan greets the Duke."
Mu Junyan lowered his head without looking at her and just nodded.
Gu Huan had no choice but to turn to Pei Yi, and her voice immediately softened: "Cousin, why are you here?"
Ha, it's so cold to talk to him.
Talking to that weird cousin of mine is so gentle!
Mu Junyan lowered his eyes and looked at the fingers rubbing the porcelain cup with such force that he wished he could wipe off a layer of the skin from the cup.
It feels like pinching someone's slender waist.
Pei Yi looked at her carefully to see if she was injured.
Gu Huan tilted her head slightly and blinked.
My cousin is talking.
The two stood facing each other, the man was talented and the woman was beautiful, they were really a perfect match.
Mu Junyan couldn't help but look up and saw this scene.
How dare you flirt with him in front of him?
As if he were dead?
Bang.
The teacup slammed heavily on the coffee table.
They were both shocked and looked over, their faces turning pale.
Mu Junyan said sinisterly, "Second Miss Gu, even though you are my daughter-in-law's sister, the Duke's Mansion cannot restrict your freedom. You have to make a decision whether to stay or go."
Gu Hua's skin tightened, and she looked at Pei Yi in a hurry: "Since I have agreed to copy the late Madam's manuscript, of course I have to stay in the Duke's Mansion to complete the task."
Pei Yi ignored Mu Junyan's sharp eyes and said anxiously: "Cousin, since you are unmarried, it will be inconvenient for you to stay in the Duke's Mansion. If you want to copy, you can come to the mansion every day to copy."
"Master Pei, do you think the Duke's Mansion is a den of wolves and tigers? My daughter-in-law's sister can't live here?"
“…I don’t dare.”
He was sure that what his cousin said yesterday was true, that she was having a really hard time.
This is more terrifying than a den of tigers and wolves.
The young master is lustful and the father is domineering.
My cousin is like a white lamb, and I am the fish.
Pei Yi was very worried.
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