In early June, Gu Nian called on her sisters and Lu Zheng to go to Fucheng, where she needed to check out the cold drink shop.
When Empress Dowager Jiang found out, she invited Cai Xiaolian to go along as well, and also to inquire about Lady Li's situation.
As soon as Cai Xiaolian left, Gu Shouxin went with her.
The abduction of Gu Ren was not a simple matter. He was worried because Cai Xiaolian had no other ability to protect herself except for the powerful weapon given to her by Grandma Xiao.
"Qianyu, would you like to come along for a walk?" Empress Dowager Jiang saw Xue Qianyu standing quietly to the side and felt that he wanted to join in the fun.
“No need, Madam, I was ordered to protect you,” Xue Qianyu said.
"What could possibly happen in this village? Besides, I have Granny Gui and Bi Rong with me, so don't worry! I'll call them back before they go far." Empress Dowager Jiang smiled, then called out, "Second son, A Yuan, wait a moment!"
Lu Zheng stopped the carriage.
Empress Dowager Jiang pulled Xue Qianyu along and said, "Second son, A Yuan, come here. The coachman I found for you is a first-rate driver!"
Xue Qianyu frowned: "Madam!"
Empress Dowager Jiang: "Zhao'er asked you to stay, does that mean you have to listen to me?"
Xue Qianyu pursed his lips: "Yes!"
Empress Dowager Jiang laughed again: "That's outrageous! I told you to go have fun, so go have fun! It's more fun when young people are together! What's the point of you following an old woman like me around all day? Go on, hurry up!"
Lu Zheng smiled and said, "Little brother, come on up!"
Xue Qianyu glared at Lu Zheng, then got into the carriage.
The three of them set off in their car.
Just past Zhoujia Town, we encountered Meng Meng, who was pulling a cart full of watermelons and other fruits.
"Second Uncle, Zhou Yuan!" Meng Meng greeted the two of them with a silly grin.
"Are you out of fruit in the store?" Gu Shouxin asked.
“My third aunt asked me to deliver it every three days! Today is the perfect time! Second uncle, you don’t know, but the shop is doing incredibly well! I heard that many people from out of town are talking to my third aunt, wanting to bring these iced drinks back to their hometown!” Meng Meng said excitedly.
"You probably want to buy an ice crusher and some fruit from our village, right?" Gu Shouxin said with a smile.
"Yes, Uncle is right, that's how it is." Meng Meng nodded.
"What did Third Sister say?" Gu Nian poked her head out and asked.
"I've given it to Young Master Li! Whenever someone wants to buy something, my third aunt sends someone to the Li family to ask. Once they go, those people stop bothering us! Oh, last time when I delivered it, my third aunt said that there were robbers trying to steal the ice crusher and fruit at night! Hehehe, what kind of background do we have? These thieves really have no eyes!" Meng Meng said with some disdain at the end.
Gu Shouxin glanced at Meng Meng, about to speak, when Gu Xin interrupted, "Brother Meng, you can't say that. You are my family's long-term workers now, law-abiding citizens. Don't compare yourselves to bandits, understand?"
Meng Meng scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly, "Miss Xin is right. I spoke too fast and forgot! I'll remember this from now on and won't say it like that! We're all law-abiding citizens now."
Meng Meng was used to being a bandit, and he was really bold. He loaded a cart with a lot of fruit without even asking anyone to come with him. You know, this fruit was unique to him, and if someone with ulterior motives targeted it, it could very well be stolen.
With Meng Meng by his side, the conversation flowed more freely. Xue Qianyu listened quietly as Meng Meng talked about the various fruits and flowers on the estate, his thoughts drifting far away. For some reason, he thought of that morning when Gu Nian opened the door. She was without makeup, dressed simply, and looked like a fairy from heaven, so captivating.
Thinking back to the time at the manor, Gu Nian presented a bouquet of flowers to Empress Dowager Jiang with a radiant smile. Her smile was truly radiant; seeing her smile seemed to bring joy to those around her.
In an instant, the image of Gu Nian beating Zhang Dahu that day flashed through his mind again—so irritable, yet able to calm down in an instant.
How can a girl have several faces at the same time?
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