Suddenly, a loud, cold voice rang out from outside the door.
"Second Madam, the Second Young Master asked me to come and inform you that he is waiting for you in the carriage. He wants to know when you can return to the manor."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo straightened her skirt and stood up, bidding farewell to Aunt Mai and Aunt Fang one by one.
"Mother, there are still matters at the Marquis's residence that need my attention, so I will go back first. Please tell Father for me."
Gu Qianlu bowed politely, cupped her hands in greeting, and then turned to leave.
Lu Shi was furious. Hands on her hips, her face flushed with anger, she glared at Gu Qianluo and berated her.
"Hmph! So what if she became a mistress? What's so great about that!"
Once our Xue'er has rendered meritorious service, she will truly be a prince's consort!
Gu Qianlu hadn't gone far when she heard three women chattering behind her.
She smiled calmly and left the Gu residence with grace and poise.
Now that she has married into the Marquis's household, the Gu family will have plenty of opportunities to use her in the future!
The Gu family's businesses and their children's careers are all connected to her husband's family.
If these three women still dare to oppose her, they're just asking for trouble.
After the men finished chatting about everyday matters, they went about their own business. Chen Jinheng disliked being fawned over, so he returned to his carriage early.
He leaned comfortably against the mahogany couch, carefully flipping through the letters that had come from the army.
Suddenly, a melodious bell sound reached my ears from afar.
Chen Jinheng abruptly put the letter back into his sleeve and asked in a deep voice, looking out the window,
"Has the lady returned?"
"Yes, Master!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng hurriedly lifted the carriage curtain and jumped down from the carriage, nearly falling over as he stumbled.
Fortunately, he was a martial artist and quickly regained his steady and upright posture.
Gu Qianlu saw this scene from afar, chuckled softly, and the depression in her eyes immediately dissipated.
"Husband, why aren't you getting in the carriage?"
"My wife has been late in coming, and I am very worried about her, so I am waiting for you here."
Gu Qianlu's eyes flashed, a memory of someone's comical behavior flashing through her mind, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
"Luo'er thought that her husband was looking at some stunning beauty!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng frowned involuntarily and naturally took the bamboo basket from her hands.
He leaned close to her ear and asked slyly,
"What are you saying, Madam? Is there any beauty more stunning than you within a few miles?"
Gu Qianlu chuckled softly, "My husband is joking. There is clearly someone in the manor who pleases you even more."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng's eyes suddenly darkened.
"Oh? I'd like to know, what kind of beauty could possibly surpass my wife's beauty?"
After saying that, he quickly boarded the carriage and then extended a large hand to the other person.
Gu Qianlu raised an eyebrow, calmly placed her hand over the man's large hand, and used his strength to get into the carriage.
Gu Qianluo sat quietly on one side of the carriage, leaning against the carved mahogany couch.
"If my husband has someone he loves, why didn't he tell me beforehand?"
Chen Jinheng sat upright in the carriage, his arms crossed, staring calmly at Gu Qianluo for a while before asking suspiciously, "My beloved? What are you saying, Madam? I don't understand."
"Miss Lin, aren't you the one my husband loves?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng looked up at Gu Qianluo, and their eyes met.
Gu Qianluo's expression turned cold, her gentle and tender face transforming into a cold and deep one, causing Chen Jinheng's heart to tremble.
The air suddenly became quiet.
A moment later, Chen Jinheng lifted his foot and slowly moved to Gu Qianluo's seat. After what seemed like a long period of thought, he said in a flustered tone,
"She...I...we were childhood sweethearts." After saying this, Chen Jinheng let out a heavy sigh.
Gu Qianlu's lips curled up, her eyes darkened further, and her brows furrowed as she spoke.
"So, why would you, my husband, ignore me, an outsider, and be so harsh on the one you love?"
Chen Jinheng frowned slightly, tightened his grip on Gu Qianluo's arm, and said with a somber expression,
"Luo'er, I swear to heaven that I have no other intentions towards her now. I only treat her as a younger sister. If I have any other intentions, may I be struck by lightning."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo reached out and covered her lips, "Alright, I believe you!"
Chen Jinheng smiled with satisfaction and kissed her forehead. "It's good that you believe me."
"Husband, are An-ge and Ping-jie the children of Miss Lin?"
Chen Jinheng's brows furrowed, and he sighed heavily, his expression revealing an unprecedented seriousness.
Without offering much explanation, I simply answered "yes."
After that, the two remained silent for a long time.
After a short while, Gu Qianluo gently took the man's hand and said with a soft smile,
"My husband was unwilling to explain in detail, there must be a reason. Now that you have made your stance clear, my heart is at ease."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng's expression tightened. He raised his hand to gently stroke her delicate eyebrows and slowly praised her.
"To have such a magnanimous and generous wife is truly my greatest fortune!"
Gu Qianlu raised her phoenix eyes slightly, pouted playfully, looked up at him, and said sweetly,
"Since that's the case, my husband must show his appreciation properly."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng's lips curled into a slight smile as he lifted the carriage curtain to look at the sky outside.
Gu Qianlu looked at him with surprise, a hint of anticipation in her heart.
Suddenly, Chen Jinheng gave an order to the coachman in front of the carriage.
"Turn around and head to Xiyuan Flower Street, Yuexiang Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, the personal guard Han Ying quickly spoke up to dissuade him.
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