The central hall was extremely quiet. Gu Qingfeng curled his lips silently. It was the first time he found his daughter so interesting.
At the same time, Meng Sichan also had a smile on her face. Although it was only a flash, she was clearly seen by Gu Qingfeng who was sitting at the same table with her.
"Chang'an, you can't joke with your uncle like this." Gu Qingfeng just said this indifferently.
"Dad, it's okay." Chang'an smiled and looked at Gu Qingyun, "Uncle, you won't mind, right? Besides, as a man who commands three armies, how could he not stand a joke from his niece?"
Gu Qingyun smiled awkwardly, "It's okay, it's okay."
When I looked up, I saw my father sitting in the seat of honor. There was obvious dissatisfaction with me in his eyes.
"Alright," the old general said. "It's been a while since our family has eaten together. In the past, Qingfeng ate alone, and so did Chang'an. But since we're all here today, it's okay to have a few jokes."
The old general was in a good mood and said a few words. Those who listened attentively knew that his heart was leaning towards Chang'an.
But there are always some people who are not happy, such as Gu Shirong.
He lost a lot of money in the Gambling Pavilion today, one thousand taels of gold, which was more painful than cutting flesh.
Where did he get so much money? He originally said so much just to tempt that kid, but he didn't expect that Yin Chujiu would show up later. In front of so many people, he was unwilling to admit defeat. Now he is really trying to be rich.
She was already anxious, and after being ridiculed by Chang'an, she felt even worse. "Gu Chang'an, I told you that you've been hiding in your room all morning. Did you meet someone? Are you deliberately hiding yourself?"
"Hmm?" Chang'an looked at him. "Brother, tell me, who can Chang'an meet? And why?"
Gu Shirong had something on his mind. When he heard Chang'an say this, he didn't think about it carefully, and instead let his own imagination run wild. So, he smiled and said, "Look, I guessed it right. Have you met someone named Nangong Lekang? What conspiracy did you two have that you actually conspired with Yin Chujiu from the Gambling Pavilion to frame me?"
"What?" Chang'an was puzzled. "Nangong Le...what? Yin Chujiu? Who are these?"
After hearing this, Gu Qingfeng looked at Chang'an.
Unexpectedly, she went to the Gambling Pavilion today, and even more unexpectedly, she used the word Lekang.
But when you think about it, it makes sense. No one in the mansion knows that she has a courtesy name.
With just one sentence, the atmosphere, which had been relaxed, became quiet again, and in Gu Shirong's eyes, it could even be said that there was a little tension.
If it has been exported, there is no reason to take it back.
Gu Shirong was shocked to find that he seemed to have let something slip.
"What conspiracy?" the old general asked, frowning. "What conspiracy against you? And what does it have to do with Chang'an?"
"I..." Gu Shirong stammered. He glanced at his father, hoping that someone could help him out at this moment.
"Look, your father is useless." The old general scolded, "Tell the truth."
"Today I met a man named Nangong Lekang at the Gambling Pavilion." Gu Shirong glanced at Chang'an, "Do you know him?"
"I don't know him." Chang'an said.
Gu Shirong was a little flustered when he heard this answer. He was afraid that Chang'an really didn't know him. Then where would he get 1,000 taels of gold? "Nonsense, your grandfather was the emperor of the Southern Kingdom, and Nangong is the royal family's surname."
"I know." Chang'an blinked and asked with a hint of confusion, "But big brother, Chang'an doesn't understand. Although Nangong is the royal family of the Southern Kingdom, what does it have to do with me, Gu Chang'an? Since I was born, let alone the Southern Kingdom, I rarely even set foot outside the gate of our general's mansion."
"But...but, when I said he was your Gu Changan's relative, he didn't deny it." Gu Shirong was obviously lacking in confidence.
"Oh, he didn't deny it." Chang An lowered her eyes in thought, then raised them again, looking at Gu Shirong and asking directly, "Did that person admit it?"
“…No.” There was some sweat on Gu Shirong’s forehead.
The old general looked at Gu Shirong, and now he understood a little, "Were you playing dice in the Gambling Pavilion today?"
Gu Shirong nodded.
"With the guy named Nangong Lekang?" the old general asked.
Gu Shirong nodded again.
The old general continued, "How much did you lose?"
"One, one thousand taels..." Gu Shirong's heart was beating fast when he thought of the word gold, but he couldn't utter it when it came to his lips.
Seeing the look on Gu Shirong's face, Meng Sichan comforted him, "As the saying goes, small gambling brings joy, but big gambling brings trouble. Although one thousand taels is not a small amount, it is not a big deal.
The most important thing is to deliver this money to them. Don't do anything that would be unworthy of your current status. Don't lose face for your father and grandfather."
Then he looked at Gu Qingyun and said, "Master, don't be too angry. Don't blame him too much when you go back. If my sister finds out, she will definitely be angry with you."
Gu Qingyun didn't say anything, just glared at him.
Gu Shirong didn't dare to speak and just nodded.
The old general was displeased. "Every time something goes wrong, you have to ask your aunt to help you out. You are a real man after all, you have killed enemies on the battlefield, but why are you acting like a woman, being so submissive and timid? You are really unworthy of my family and grandchildren."
Gu Shirou tugged at Gu Shirong and said, "Brother, this is not a big deal for you. Besides, my second sister just said that she doesn't know the person named Nangong Lekang. Let's eat quickly, otherwise the food will get cold."
"Boyi Pavilion?" Chang'an frowned slightly. He looked at Gu Qingfeng and pretended to know nothing and asked, "Dad, what kind of place is this? The name sounds quite grand."
Gu Qingfeng told Chang'an about the management and rules of the Gambling Pavilion and the person Yin Chujiu.
"Oh." Chang'an suddenly understood. "To put it bluntly, that Gambling Pavilion is a gambling den. I never thought such a place would exist under the feet of the Emperor."
Changan said, looking at Gu Shirong, "Brother, next time you go, take Changan with you. Changan also wants to broaden his horizons. What do you think?"
"Nonsense!" the old general scolded. "How can a girl like you go in and out of a place like that?"
"Grandpa looks angry, Chang'an was just talking. I don't think big brother has the courage to take Chang'an to that place." Chang'an smiled, "In a place like that where the powerful and wealthy come and go, big brother only lost a thousand taels, it's really a small matter."
Gu Shirong didn't say anything, but just smiled at Chang'an with a slightly embarrassed look on his face.
"Master." The butler came over, holding a letter in his hand. "It was sent by someone from the Gambling Pavilion."
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