On that day, Gu Ruiyun wore a pale yellow satin dress and had exquisite makeup, which made her look gentle and quiet.
This gentle demeanor vanished completely when she encountered Gu Chaoxi at the gate of the mansion.
Gu Chaoxi wore a bright and flamboyant red dress, which made her already fair skin look even more radiant. The dress was cinched at the waist, showing off her incredibly slender figure. With a touch of makeup, her exquisite face was even more captivating.
Gu Ruiyun's face darkened immediately upon seeing her, and she asked through gritted teeth, "Where are you going, sister?"
“I’m going to Panyue Lake,” Gu Chaoxi replied.
Gu Chaoxi learned from the system that Lu Zhao would be going to Panyue Lake today.
She did take the system's advice to heart yesterday. She couldn't afford to offend Lu Zhao right now; she needed to find a way to regain his favor for a long-term relationship.
So she plans to try and win Lu Zhao's favor today.
Upon hearing this, Gu Ruiyun's first reaction was that Gu Chaoxi had spies in her courtyard.
Upon closer reflection, she realized that only she and Lü Rong knew about the emperor's trip to Panyue Lake. Lü Rong was of one mind with her and would never betray her.
If Gu Chaoxi's face were to appear before the Emperor, what chance would Gu Ruiyun have?!
Thinking of this, Gu Ruiyun suppressed her anger. "What a coincidence! I was just about to go to Panyue Lake for a visit. Why don't we go together?"
Gu Chaoxi glanced at her. "What's the point of going with you? Do you think we're that close?"
Gu Ruiyun's face stiffened, and she stopped pretending. "Do you think I want to go with you? It's just that if we don't travel together, I'm afraid rumors will spread in the streets tomorrow that the sisters of the Marquis of Changshan's mansion are at odds, which will not be good for our reputations."
This reason seemed reasonable, and Gu Chaoxi nodded in acceptance.
“Panyue Lake is located in the suburbs of Beijing, and there are many tourists coming and going, so it’s safer to wear a veil hat. I happen to have two here,” Gu Ruiyun added.
"What a hassle," Gu Chaoxi muttered, taking the veil from Gu Ruiyun and putting it on.
The carriage arrived at Panyue Lake after an hour's journey.
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