Everyone turned around and saw an elderly man with graying temples standing not far away. He was wearing a black butler's suit, and his hair was neatly combed. Even though he was slightly hunched over, his dignified and unyielding demeanor inexplicably inspired awe.
With just one glance, Gu Momo was certain that the old man in front of her, who looked like just a butler, must be someone of extraordinary status.
At the very least, the one he serves and obeys must hold a high position in the royal family of Country Y.
Gu Momo casually shook off Maria's hand. Sure enough, Maria and her friends immediately lost their arrogance after seeing him.
"Butler Wu, what brings you here?" Maria smiled ingratiatingly.
Butler Wu's eyes were cold, but he still nodded politely: "The Duke values this piano competition very much and does not want any mistakes to happen, so he sent me to keep an eye on things."
“Ah, I see. Butler Wu, please don’t misunderstand. I just thought Miss Gu played so well and wanted to learn from her.” Maria’s attitude changed instantly. She turned to Gu Momo and forced a smile. “I’ll discuss music with Miss Gu next time I have the chance.”
After saying that, she pulled her friends aside.
Butler Wu's appearance saved Maria and also prevented Gu Momo from getting into trouble. So Gu Momo took the initiative to thank Butler Wu: "Thank you for helping me out of this predicament."
When facing her, Butler Wu immediately put away his sharp edge and bowed respectfully, saying, "Miss Gu, you are too kind. Actually, I came here specifically to invite you. Our Duke has long heard of Miss Gu Momo's superb piano skills and would like to meet you privately. I wonder if you have the time?"
A duke? Gu Momo narrowed her eyes. She didn't recall knowing any dukes from Y country.
However, a smile immediately appeared in her eyes: "The Duke summons me, and I must have time. I will trouble Butler Wu to lead the way."
"Miss Gu, please~"
Maria, who was standing to the side, did not hear their conversation, but seeing Gu Momo being taken away by Butler Wu, she was so angry that her teeth itched. Her friend next to her was even more indignant, "This Butler Wu, just because the Duke has a prominent position in the royal family and is respected by thousands, he doesn't take us seriously. It's really too much!"
"Yeah, she's just a servant, but she acts like she's the master. She even sides with Gu Momo and helps her bully you. She's really siding with outsiders."
"I wonder where Butler Wu is taking Gu Momo. Is he going to see the Duke? My goodness!"
Hearing her friends' nagging, Maria felt a surge of annoyance: "Enough! Stop talking! You all know the Duke's prominent position in the royal family, yet you still dare to talk about him behind his back? Are you out of your minds?"
The group looked at each other, pursed their lips, and lowered their heads, not daring to say a word.
But the words of one of them kept echoing in Maria's mind—
"I wonder where Butler Wu is taking Gu Momo. Is he going to see the Duke? My goodness!"
"Gu Momo, do you think you can gain a foothold in Y Country by getting close to the Duke? I will never let you succeed!"
Gu Momo followed Butler Wu into the deepest part of the palace villa. She had been here three years ago. Although there were some changes, the overall structure remained the same.
The place that Butler Wu brought him to was the aristocratic area of the Royal Palace Villa, where the highest-ranking members of the Y Country royal family lived, including the Queen of Y Country.
"Butler Wu, may I ask which royal duke summoned me?"
"It seems that Miss Gu is not very familiar with the royal titles of the Y country. Since five years ago, our Y country has only had one duke."
The nobility system is divided into "Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, Baron", with the highest rank being Duke. Gu Momo had visited Y Country three years ago, but at that time it was to discuss future cooperation with Y Country, so she did not come into contact with or learn about the other people.
“Miss Gu, the Duke is waiting for you in his study, so I won’t go in. Please proceed.” Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the west wing of the royal villa.
Butler Wu stopped at the door of the study and said respectfully.
"Then I'll have to trouble Steward Wu."
After Butler Wu left, Gu Momo took a deep breath and gently knocked on the door.
"Please come in." The man's composure and ruggedness exuded an air of grandeur.
Gu Momo pushed open the door and entered, and saw a man in a plain Zhongshan suit standing on the balcony, looking out the window with his back to her, holding an exquisite ceramic teapot in his hand.
Even though the man in front of her was getting on in years, he still retained a certain handsomeness in his eyes and brows, and had even become more composed with the passage of time.
If you only look at his eyebrows and eyes, you will find that this middle-aged man is somewhat similar to Li Zhanting.
One of them appeared gentle and humble, while the other was as cold as ice.
"Miss Gu, please have a seat." The Duke's voice interrupted Gu Momo's thoughts, and she sat down in the direction he pointed.
"I wonder why the Duke has summoned me in this special way."
The Duke calmly picked up the teapot, poured two cups of tea, placed one in front of himself, and handed the other to Gu Momo. "No rush, first taste the tea I brewed myself."
Gu Momo picked up the teacup in front of her, brought it to her nose, and smelled it. It was indeed good tea.
In the past, she would never have accepted anything from a stranger, regardless of who they were. But seeing the Duke before her, she instinctively felt that he wouldn't harm her.
So she raised her hand and took a sip.
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