Jiang Segu was quite surprised to run into Gu Songhan again. Seeing that Gu Songhan had also noticed him, and remembering that Gu Songhan had helped him before, she decided to go up and say hello.
"What a coincidence, Young Master Gu is also dining here?"
"Yes, I've heard that Tianxiangju's fish dumplings are good, so I came here specifically to try them!"
"You like fish dumplings too? What a coincidence! My sixth sister likes them too!"
How could he not know!
He also knew that in spring, the little girl liked to eat various vegetables or locust flowers mixed with flour and steamed; in summer, she craved coolness and liked all kinds of icy and refreshing foods; in autumn, she liked to drink sweet soup; and in winter, she liked to roast sweet potatoes and chestnuts...
Ever since that year, when the little girl rushed to his aid and stood up against the thugs who beat her, leaving her bruised and battered, she comforted him, gave him a golden lock and a pearl, and advised him to live a decent life and avenge himself, he had inquired about the little girl's identity.
Knowing that she was a pampered daughter of a noble family, he decided to join the army.
He had nothing, so he could only rely on making a name for himself on the battlefield.
Although he had been in the Northwest all these years, he had never missed anything about the little girl in the capital!
Initially, whenever someone from the Northwest returned to the capital, he would do everything he could to get that person back and then inquire about Jiangse Valley.
Later, as he made more and more contributions, his status changed. He was no longer a lowly soldier, and he no longer had to ask others for help. People would pass on the news of the little girl to him!
The more this happened, the more fearless he became on the battlefield!
Only when he becomes strong will his little girl not be bullied!
Jiang Segu's brow twitched slightly, then he said aloofly, "Then I won't disturb Young Master Gu's meal any longer!"
After saying that, he pulled Jiang Zhihui away.
oops!
This is bad!
One of the girls had no romantic feelings for the general, while the other didn't want to talk to him at all!
What should we do?
Wen Dong was extremely anxious!
Gu Songhan once again deeply regretted what he had said that day. Seeing Wen Dong still standing in front of him like a wooden stake, he said, "Go back to camp and stand as a stake for two hours as punishment!"
"Huh? Weren't we supposed to be going to the west of the city to look for someone?"
"Let Wenxia go!"
Oh dear, is the general taking his anger out on him?
***
Back at the Marquis of Changping's residence, Jiang Segu excused himself by saying he was tired and didn't go to Liang Shaojie's courtyard with Jiang Zhihui.
As soon as she returned to the hospital, Hou's mother came forward with a look of anxiety on her face.
"Miss, someone from Lady Qi's side has come to ask if these few days are enough! It's not that she's pressuring you, but she simply can't explain it to the manager of Xiaoyao Tower!"
Jiang Segu felt a throbbing pain in his head.
Lady Qi is the most beautiful courtesan at Xiaoyao Tower, and a single night with her can be worth ten thousand taels of silver!
The shopkeeper has already given Lady Qi enough face by indulging her like this for seven nights!
But she hadn't figured out how to persuade Aunt Lan yet!
She had oversimplified things!
They felt that Aunt Lan had no family and nowhere to go, and they were offering such good terms, without the complicated affairs of the Southern Marquis's mansion. Aunt Lan had no reason to refuse!
but……
Clearly, even if she were to live another life, she would not be able to control everything as she pleased!
So... will Changping's trip to Shunde go smoothly?
Although she knew from her previous life that the Zhou Family Bookstore was bought and given to Qi Niangzi by her uncle, that was all she knew!
She had no idea how her uncle bought it or what happened in the process!
Just like in her previous life, she was short-sighted and presumptuous, taking everything for granted!
Aunt Lan couldn't be invited, and Grandmother also fell ill because of her...
Mother... will she also end up like in her previous life because I am powerless?
Jiang Segu lay on the tatami table, looking out the window.
A light drizzle had begun to fall outside, mixed with a chilly wind that blew straight into Jiang Segu's heart, chilling her to the bone.
"Miss, it's raining outside. Let me close the window!"
Jiang Segu shook his head helplessly, looking worried. "No need! Go to the main kitchen later and get some food for Aunt Lan. Also, buy her some clothes while you're at it."
Qiaolian and Mama Hou exchanged a glance, then agreed and left...
Qiaolian naturally failed to find Aunt Lan, and her journey was filled with gloom as she wondered how to report back to Jiangse Valley.
Just as they were about to reach the gate of the mansion, the sound of horses' hooves came from the alley entrance!
Upon seeing the person on horseback, Qiaolian's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly stepped forward to bow, "Young Master Gu! What brings you here? Have you found General Rongding?"
If we find General Rongding, the girl will surely be happy.
"No, I just forgot to tell you, I live right next door!"
"So you were the one who moved in next door a few days ago!"
Gu Songhan nodded, and seeing the food box in her hand, asked, "Did you buy this for your daughter?"
Qiaolian shook her head in frustration, "No, it was my young lady who sent it to Aunt Lan!" Then she remembered that Young Master Gu must not know Aunt Lan, so she explained, "Aunt Lan is a palace maid who was released from the palace today. My young lady went to pick her up and bring her to the mansion today, but who would have thought that Aunt Lan would refuse."
Later, my daughter sent her to Yunlai Inn. I went to the inn to deliver the food, but the innkeeper told me that Aunt Lan had already left!
If the girl knew, she would be heartbroken!
"I can help look for her. Don't tell your daughter about Aunt Lan's disappearance yet, so she won't worry about it!"
Qiaolian beamed with joy, "Young Master Gu, you're so kind!" Then she added, "But my young lady said she'll be accompanying Aunt Lan to look for a house outside the city tomorrow!"
"I know what's going on. Go back now, and don't let anything slip in front of your daughter!"
Qiaolian agreed, watching Gu Songhan ride away on horseback.
The gatekeeper at the corner entrance ran up and teased Qiaolian, "Miss Qiaolian, whose master is this? He seems to have taken a fancy to you!"
Qiaolian spat at him, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll skin you alive!"
Then he held out the food box in his hand and said, "Here, this is for you!"
The servant was overjoyed. "Oh, Miss Qiaolian, you've gone to so much trouble! Trust me, Miss Qiaolian, that gentleman seems very kind, unlike those spoiled brats. He's also very gentle with you. Why don't you take the initiative? You might just become a lady of high birth one day!"
"Pah! Even food can't shut your stinking mouth!"
Having said that, he entered through the side gate.
Back in the courtyard, she relayed Jiang Segu's instructions as Song Han had given her, without feeling the slightest bit flustered at deceiving her master.
Fortunately, Aunt Lan did not leave without saying goodbye!
Jiang Segu's heart, which had been pounding, eased slightly.
“Mother Hou, please tell Lady Qi that she doesn’t need to see my father tonight!”
Tell Chang'an again that if Shaoyao goes to see Father tonight, don't try to sabotage her! But make sure he keeps a close eye on her, and reports back immediately if there's anything unusual!
Seven nights of candlelit conversations will surely leave an indelible and irreplaceable mark on my father's heart!
Whether the fireflies can rival the moon's brilliance remains to be seen tonight!
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