Gu Ren rolled his eyes at Gu En: "I'm too lazy to talk to a drunkard like you. Fourth brother, let me tell you, don't mess with me, or I'll tell Second Uncle, and then you're finished."
Gu Enle laughed: "Hey, what are you going to sue me for? What do I have that you can sue me for? I'm perfectly upright, I'm not afraid! Go ahead and do it!"
Gu Ren grinned mischievously, "Fourth Brother, I found some basic art books in your study..."
The "oh" sound was drawn out a bit too long.
Gu En was taken aback, then immediately covered Gu Ren's mouth: "You brat, what are you saying? Don't talk nonsense!"
Gu Xin: "What picture album?"
Gu Si also looked at the two of them with curiosity.
Gu Yingxue: "..."
Gu Renzhen is so naive. How can she use this to threaten people?
Gu Yingxue reacted immediately, Gu Si was completely clueless, but Gu Xin instantly realized: "Could it be like Sister Jinghe..."
As she spoke, Gu Xin covered her mouth.
She forgot that innocent Gu Si and little Mingyue were also there, staring at them with wide, curious eyes.
Lu Zheng sighed, knowing full well that Princess Jinghe would definitely corrupt his Xinxin.
Gu Xin suddenly realized that Gu Ren was not even ten years old, yet he could understand the picture book. Her gaze towards Gu Ren became strange.
Gu Ren also realized, "Oh no, this is no longer the simple female lead he created. What should I do?"
Lu Zheng couldn't stand it anymore and explained, "Enzi, why are you so guilty? It's just food you secretly drew. Although your second uncle told you not to indulge in your appetite, he won't do anything to you even if he finds out."
Gu En was taken aback, then nodded: "Yes, yes, Brother Yuan is right."
After saying that, he put down his hand that was covering Gu Ren, glared at him, and warned him not to talk nonsense and not to look around at all the people around him.
Gu Si and Xiao Mingyue lost interest as soon as they heard it was about food, even though they had eaten plenty of delicious food before.
Gu En breathed a sigh of relief, and Gu Ren also breathed a sigh of relief.
If Fifth Sister and Xiaomingyue pressed him for answers, he really wouldn't know how to explain. The most crucial thing is that these two are currently the treasures of the family. If they find out the truth, well, he'll have to run away from home and seek refuge.
The rest of the journey went much more smoothly.
After Lu Zheng escorted his siblings home, he rode his horse back home himself.
It was already very late, and the siblings went home and went to their rooms to sleep.
Cheng Huaijin was unable to go today. He was not in the capital; he had gone to Tongzhou with the princes of several other countries, intending to wait there for the delegation to arrive.
Gu Yingxue didn't go home tonight; she slept at the Gu family home, where she has her own room.
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On the morning of the fourth day of the seventh lunar month, news came from Tongzhou that the diplomatic missions of various countries had arrived, had rested overnight, and would arrive that afternoon.
The emperor entrusted these matters to the Ministry of Rites, whose Minister of Rites was an old man nearing retirement, and directly handed them over to Gu Shouxin.
Gu Shouxin had already made arrangements for both embassies, and the other personnel were also ready to welcome them in the afternoon.
Most of the people on the other side were princes and princesses, and they sent their Ninth Prince to greet them, with Gu Shouxin assisting him.
Around 3 PM, there was activity at the south gate. Standing on the city wall, after the first group of people came into view, there was a long line behind them. Even after the first group of people entered the city gate, people continued to appear one after another.
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