Chapter 5 Chapter 5 You are now ordering me around more and more smoothly...
Song Siyun hesitated.
The soft flesh in his mouth was about to be bitten to pieces. After a long time, he said, "Look."
Whether this is true or not, it's worth seeing.
If it's true, I'll persuade Dad to resign. Without power, he has no ambition. If it's false...
Song Siyun raised his eyes to look at the man in front of him, whose face was constantly changing with the dimming of the candlelight, showing no emotion.
I will definitely accuse you of the crime of adultery!
"You win." Gu Yanzhou raised his hand and walked to the candle with the letter, his brows relaxed. "Ayun, I really don't have any evidence. But suspicion itself is a kind of evidence."
"Even if you are innocent?"
“Even if they are innocent.”
If the king wants his subject to die, the subject must die.
The suspicion of those in power is the most conclusive evidence in the world.
"What should I do?" Song Siyun looked up at Gu Yanzhou.
In the flickering light of the fire, he finally spoke: "There is another locked room in the secret room of Grand Tutor Song's study."
Finally, he said, "I can't get in."
Song Siyun understood, "On the day of your return, I will find a way to get rid of Liu Su and give you time to find the key."
After he finished speaking, he could only hear the man's calm voice, "I've looked for it."
He turned to look at her and added, "Except for Grand Tutor Song, we've searched everywhere."
"You dare to spy privately?" Song Siyun was shocked, but then he reacted, "Gu Xiaochuan, do you know that the crime of spying privately alone can bring you down first in the Song Mansion?"
"Are you willing to do that?" Gu Yanzhou raised his eyes and stared at her without blinking, taking in her struggle and hesitation.
For no reason, a strange joy welled up in her heart, but when she looked up, it quickly subsided.
"You're right, I really can't bear to let you go." Song Siyun said frankly.
How could she be willing to gamble the entire Song Mansion?
"I will help you." His eyelids drooped slightly, and he spoke slowly: "But I have a condition."
"What?"
"You must confess to me everything you discover in the secret room, and inform His Majesty and the Crown Prince the following day."
"good."
It was so efficient that Song Siyun was a little at a loss.
What is he planning?
Her eyebrows slightly frowned, and she couldn't help but feel suspicious.
That night, the two of them fell asleep with their own thoughts.
The next day she had nothing to do, so she simply slept longer.
When I got up, the small couch outside the screen was empty, and even the bedding was neatly folded in the corner.
"You're up pretty early." She glanced at him, not paying any attention. She only asked Quemei to do her makeup and Cuiyu to prepare the meal.
Hardly had he finished speaking when two people came in, pushing and shoving each other, looking embarrassed.
"What's wrong?" Song Siyun asked with a yawn.
"Miss..." Cui Yu hesitated for a while and finally spoke.
It was also at this time that she realized that the breakfast at the Gu Mansion was different from that at the Song Mansion. It was not kept warm on the kitchen stove all the time and could be eaten at any time.
Since both of Gu's parents had passed away, she didn't need to get up early in the morning to serve tea, so she slept in a little.
Who knew that when she woke up and told Cuiyu to prepare the meal, the girl said with a red face: "Miss, my husband said that we will not serve you breakfast after the time."
"You won't let me eat?" Song Siyun lifted the quilt, "Let's go find him."
In just a moment, the master and his two servants found Gu Yanzhou playing chess with his brother in Qingzhu Courtyard in a threatening manner.
He seemed to be in a very good mood. His usually stern brows were relaxed, and there was a rare sense of contentment in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.
But this comfort came to an abrupt end when he saw her, "What are you doing here?"
He was holding back his anger, so naturally his expression was not good. Song Siyun glanced at him, then looked at Gu Yansheng and bowed gently, "Sister-in-law Song Siyun, I respectfully wish you the best."
"No need to be so polite," Gu Yansheng raised his hand and smiled gently, "We are all family, just follow Yanzhou and call me Big Brother."
"Thank you, brother."
Yingying agreed to the conversation, but when she stood up, her legs went weak and she stumbled and was about to fall. Everyone was in a mess, even Gu Yansheng who was sitting upright stood up. Fortunately, Cuiyu was quick.
It happened right before his eyes, and he couldn't help but worry: "What happened to my sister-in-law?"
"It's nothing serious," Song Siyun leaned against Cui Yu and waved his hand, his voice weak, "I was just tired yesterday, and I got up a little late today, so I didn't make it to breakfast."
Finally, she lowered her head again, very understanding: "It's okay. It's my fault for not understanding the rules of the mansion yesterday. I just thought it was like back home, where the food is always warm on the stove, no matter what time it is."
After saying that, he wiped the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief.
The more you look at it, the more aggrieved it seems.
"Where do you come from? It's obviously Yan Zhou..." Gu Yansheng was about to explain, but suddenly he understood the key.
Youyou lowered his eyes and looked at his brother across from him, his face gloomy and somewhat helpless: "Yanzhou, you are going too far." Then he looked at Song Siyun: "This time your sister-in-law and I were inconsiderate. In the future, a separate breakfast will be prepared and sent to the small kitchen in Ruixueyuan to be kept warm."
"That's great, thank you, brother and sister-in-law." Having achieved his goal, Song Siyun agreed without hesitation, his eyes and eyebrows full of joy.
What an innocent look.
The chess piece in Gu Yanzhou's hand made a crackling sound, and his eyes pierced Song Siyun, who was pretending to be eloquent, like a knife.
She is very flexible.
He sneered in his heart, then gritted his teeth and admitted his mistake to his brother: "Brother, you are right. I will cook for you myself to compensate my wife."
The word "Madam" was emphasized very strongly.
If he hadn't enunciated clearly, people would have thought he was trying to catch a criminal.
If it were someone else, they would have been too frightened to even dare to utter a word, but the person before him not only responded with a gentle "OK", but also curved her eyebrows as if she couldn't understand the hidden meaning of his words, "Husband, please."
He narrowed his narrow phoenix eyes and once again looked carefully at the old friend he met again after four years.
There is not much difference from four years ago. Her almond eyes are still curved and her face still carries the childishness. Even if she is spoiled, she is not annoying. Her words and actions always make people feel particularly sincere.
But he didn't miss the cunning flash in her eyes.
This person has evil intentions in his heart.
"Okay." Gu Yanzhou stared at her for a long time before he stood up, walked to her, and raised his hand to support her.
Disgusting, right?
He looked down for a long time without moving, but only raised his head and looked at the person in front of him with a forced smile.
She is tall and graceful, dressed in a plain shirt, and seems quite elegant. Why does she always do such disgusting things?
As if he had noticed her thoughts, Gu Yanzhou raised his eyebrows slightly, and the smile on his lips deepened, as if to say:
You started it.
But when he felt a touch of warmth on his palm, he couldn't help but be stunned.
The touch of his palm seemed too amazing, and he couldn't help but pinch it.
Song Siyun's hair stood on end and he suddenly turned around to look at him.
The moment he met her gaze, Gu Yanzhou realized what he had done. His gaze paused for a moment on that exceptionally fair little hand, then slowly moved away, pretending nothing had happened.
Behind the two of them, Gu Yansheng looked at their backs and couldn't help but sigh, "Yanzhou is mature and steady at a young age. It's rare to see him act so childishly."
At that time, Yu Nanzhi was just coming out of the inner room. Seeing this, he couldn't help but say, "Yes. Since I entered the mansion, Yanzhou always looked familiar and planned everything. Today, it's strange that he even lied to us. He said that A'yun never eats breakfast, so there is no need to wait for her." As he said this, he couldn't help laughing.
"That's right." Gu Yansheng looked up at her and smiled too.
The two of them locked eyes, clearly seeing the hidden relief in each other's eyes.
The two people's thoughts were completely unknown to the parties involved.
As soon as they left the courtyard and before turning into the corridor, Song Siyun shook off the sticky and calloused hand, saying with disgust: "That's enough, stop acting once you're out of the courtyard. Go and cook for me!"
"I want crab dumplings, steamed goose with bamboo shoots, four-happiness meatballs, rice flour dumplings, sweet osmanthus cakes, and Li Ji Leng Yuan Zi from the east side of the city and green plum wine from the west side." She counted them off on her fingers, then narrowed her eyes and urged, "Hurry up."
The string of dish names made my heart pound.
After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Does the osmanthus cake need to be drizzled with double the honey syrup?"
As if he didn't understand the hidden meaning, the man nodded shamelessly, and finally said daydreamingly: "It would be even better if I could keep it in the ice basin for an hour or two."
"Song Siyun!"
Unable to bear it any longer, Gu Yanzhou closed his eyes slightly, suppressed his anger, and slowly approached, warning word by word: "Don't push your luck."
"You mean, not going?"
"No."
"Brother, Gu Yanzhou said he—mmmm"
"Go! I'll go." Gu Yanzhou gritted his teeth, his eyes like sharp blades, staring at the villain under his command who was threatening him with a chicken feather as a token of authority.
But the little girl didn't notice. After he let go, she just swung her handkerchief to hold the silk flower on her head and smiled proudly, "Then I will go back to Ruixue Pavilion and wait for good news from my husband."
After taking two steps, she seemed to have thought of something, and then she stepped back in front of him and reminded him: "Remember to double the osmanthus honey and keep it iced."
Without hesitation, the hem of her pink tasseled skirt drew a joyful arc in the air, and then disappeared from sight in a jump.
Behind her, Gu Yanzhou stared at her intently, without moving for a long time.
Sometimes, Ling Feng really felt that his master would be mad at his wife.
For example, right now.
He hesitated for a long time before he tentatively asked, "Master?"
Seeing people looking at him sideways, he asked again, "Do you want to go buy it? The lady is still waiting."
The sound became smaller and smaller as time went on, like the buzzing of a mosquito.
Hearing this, Gu Yanzhou turned around and stared at him for a long time, his tone unclear: "Ling Feng, have you been free recently?"
Before he could speak, he continued, "After delivering the things to Ruixue Pavilion, go to the Song Mansion to exchange Qingfeng for him."
Even though I was reluctant, I had to say, "Yes."
Ling Feng's face was bitter, and he really hated himself for being so talkative. Was it because he didn't sleep well or eat well in the mansion? He had to be so talkative!
Now I can only sleep under the old tree in front of the Song Mansion and eat those dry biscuits that are so choking.
Ling Feng, with drooping eyebrows and blushing eyes, floated out of the house like a wandering soul.
This day was very enjoyable.
After a short rest, she was able to eat all the delicious food she had been craving. Lunch and dinner were also prepared by the chef in the mansion after asking her about her preferences, and each one was very appetizing.
When I returned to the yard at night, I stared at the right corner of the yard for a long time in a lost mood.
I followed her gaze and saw nothing.
Gu Yanzhou turned his head for a moment, rubbed his hands unconsciously, and gradually quickened his pace.
The moon is bright and the stars are sparse. It will be a sunny day tomorrow.
After washing up, Song Siyun sat by the window for a long time until Cui Yu reminded him that it was three o'clock in the morning, and then he lay down.
When I returned home the next day, it was indeed a sunny day.
Early in the morning, the sedan chair bearers and ceremonial processions were ready outside the Gu Mansion, and the return gifts for the parents-in-law lined up along the entire street.
Even though I have seen a lot of the world, I was still shocked by the red streets when I came out.
He turned his head to look at the person next to him, the expression in his eyes changing constantly, and finally fell under his eyelashes.
Seeing her lower her head, Yu Nanzhi assumed she was unhappy and hurriedly took her arm to explain, "Ah Yun, this time, the return gift was prepared by Master Yanzhou, and I knew you would think he wasn't thoughtful enough. Come, take a look at these headpieces and the water-tip bracelets. They were all carefully selected by me, the best of the best, and they suit your wife perfectly."
"Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law." Song Siyun smiled and nodded, feeling warm in his heart.
Since ancient times, the return gift has been a symbol of a woman's reputation in her husband's family. My sister-in-law, as the mistress of the Gu family, was so attentive, which already showed her husband's family's attitude. But she felt it was not enough, even considering her mother carefully. How could she not be moved?
As he boarded the carriage, he turned his head and saw her still smiling and waving, urging her to come back soon. His heart warmed, and he nodded in agreement.
Only after the curtain was lowered did she ask Gu Yanzhou, who had come up a little later than her, "Didn't you tell your sister-in-law that we won't be going back tonight?"
Gu Yanzhou lifted his robe and sat at the side, saying calmly, "Let Qingfeng come and tell us later, so that no one can see the clues."
"That's right." Song Siyun nodded, and the two of them didn't speak again along the way.
When the ceremonial procession arrived at the Song Mansion, it was already one quarter past noon.
The two elders of the Song Mansion lingered at the door for a long time before finally catching sight of the figure. As soon as the carriage came to a complete stop, they went to meet it.
The first to show up was Gu Yanzhou.
He wanted to come down first, but as soon as the curtain was opened, he was pushed back by a shadow shouting "Dad and Mom".
Therefore, I was half a step late.
When I got off the car again, I saw the Song family looking so happy that they seemed to have endless things to talk about.
Seeing him, the smiles on the faces of the two elders in the Song Mansion froze for a moment. However, Song Siyun reacted quickly and directly ordered him to watch over the return gift as it entered the mansion, while he himself entered the mansion holding the two elders on his left and right arms.
Gu Yanzhou stood there in a daze, unable to think of how to refute for a long time.
It wasn't until lunchtime, when she asked him to pick up some food, that he realized, "You're getting better and better at ordering me around, aren't you?"
"If you don't like it, forget it." Song Siyun poked his chopsticks and glared at him. As he spoke, he reached for it himself, and when he couldn't reach it, he took his anger out on him, "Gu Xiaochuan, you are so stingy!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the meatball he had been longing for appeared in the bowl.
His face lit up with joy, and just as he was about to speak, he heard the teasing of the person next to him: "Eat, Song Xiaozhu."
She suddenly looked up, puffed up her face and glared at him, her eyes and eyebrows burning with fire. Her hands were even more brutal, chopsticks firmly stuck into the meatballs, and she bit them hard, as if she was chewing him.
This look...
More like a pig.
She couldn't help but laugh, lowered her eyes to cover the corners of her mouth that couldn't be suppressed, and just picked up another meatball for her.
Lunch passed in the midst of Song Siyun's one-sided eyebrow fight.
After lunch, the two elders of the Song family took them for a walk in the yard.
When he walked to the courtyard where Song Siyun once lived, as soon as he stepped through the door, he looked straight to the right side of the courtyard for no reason.
It is indeed different from Ruixue Pavilion.
His gaze fell on the world in front of him, and he saw the unconcealable joy on the face of the person beside him.
Gu Yanzhou was silent for a moment, and when he looked up again, he seemed to have an idea.
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