Chapter 567 The Second Young Master Has Arrived
Just as they were fighting, the gatekeeper rushed in.
Shen Guannian said unhappily, "What are you doing, running around in such a hurry!"
"Master, the second young master of the Duke's mansion has arrived!"
"What?!"
Shen Guannian was taken aback. Xiao Qingyuan's arrival was already surprising enough, but why was Gu Qianhan here as well?
He subconsciously turned his head to look at Shen Wantang. Without a doubt, these two most distinguished young men in the capital were both there for his daughter.
In that instant, he felt he should cherish this daughter like a precious treasure!
Just as he was about to go to greet him, a tall and imposing figure walked in.
"Lord Shen, your residence is quite lively."
A cold, indifferent voice rang out, silencing the entire courtyard.
He exuded an intense aura of pressure, his imposing presence causing Shen Guannian to involuntarily shrink back slightly: "Something has gone wrong at your residence, and the Second Young Master has made a fool of himself in front of you. San Tu and San Shui, why don't you take everyone away immediately! If you disturb our distinguished guests, I will certainly not let you off lightly!"
"No need to take them with you. Let them continue. I've always loved watching a good show."
Shen Guannian was caught in a dilemma. Listening to Gu Qianhan was not an option, nor was ignoring him. If he continued to fight, he feared he might kill both Qi Shi and Shen Mingxuan!
He hesitated for a moment, then waved to the servants, signaling them to continue hitting, but not to hit too hard.
San Tu and San Shui understood each other perfectly and continued fighting.
The screams resumed, but Gu Qianhan acted as if she hadn't heard anything, speaking indifferently to Shen Guannian: "Lord Shen, your second young lady saved my mother. I've come today to thank her on my mother's behalf."
Shen Guannian was taken aback: "This... the Duke's Mansion has already sent someone to express their gratitude. Does the Second Young Master not know this?"
“I know, but my thanks are not enough. The old woman who came before me was only representing my mother. I am here today to represent the Duke’s Mansion.”
Shen Guannian was both surprised and delighted. He never expected that the Duke's Mansion would value this favor so much!
This is wonderful!
He was just annoyed and depressed because he had offended the Ning Prince's Mansion, but now he has nothing to worry about. Even if the Ning Prince's Mansion no longer values his daughter, he still has the Duke's Mansion!
His daughter, Shen Guannian, will have no trouble getting married!
He hurriedly pushed Shen Wantang forward: "Tang'er, quick, greet the Second Young Master! The Second Young Master has come to thank you personally, you must have a good talk with him!"
Shen Wantang really wanted to roll her eyes at Shen Guannian. Luckily, it was Gu Qianhan who came. If it were anyone else, seeing his fawning behavior, they would probably have looked down on him.
"Greetings, Second Young Master. Please come in."
Gu Qianhan glanced at her, then looked at the row of very familiar maids standing behind her, and frowned almost imperceptibly.
Xiao Qingyuan sent her a maid so quickly?
Could it be that he still has feelings for Shen Wantang?
He says he wants to marry Liu Nanshi, but why is he getting closer to Shen Wantang in his actions?
Seeing that he didn't move, Shen Wantang called him again, "Second Young Master?"
Gu Qianhan responded and followed her into the front hall.
As soon as they entered, Gu Qianhan had several attendants place the gifts they had brought in front of Shen Wantang: "Second Miss, thank you for saving my mother. Please accept this small token of our gratitude."
Shen Wantang had no idea what he was up to. Why did he have to thank Madam Gu again after she had already thanked him?
However, despite her doubts, she wouldn't hesitate to accept the gift as a token of her gratitude.
"You're too kind, Second Young Master. I really didn't help much."
With a smile on her face, Shen Wantang called to her maids, "Dujuan, Qinxin, you two move all the things to my courtyard!"
No matter what Gu Qianhan gives her, she cannot let Shen Guannian take even a single thing away!
Gu Qianhan sized her up: "Why isn't the jewelry my mother sent you, Second Miss? Lord Shen, could it be that you took the thank-you gift that my mother specially chose for you?"
Shen Guannian was startled. He hurriedly waved his hands, "No, no, how could I take the things that the Duchess gave to Tang'er! Tang'er has kept them all. Don't worry, Second Young Master, those things all belong to her, no one will take them!"
He broke out in a cold sweat and felt relieved that he had managed to suppress his greed and not snatch Shen Wantang's treasures, otherwise he would have been in real trouble today!
We've already offended the Prince Ning's Mansion, we can't afford to offend the Duke's Mansion too!
Gu Qianhan nodded in satisfaction: "Lord Shen really loves his daughter. You can't find many good fathers like you in the whole capital."
Shen Wantang suspected that he was being sarcastic, but Shen Guannian didn't think so. He felt that Gu Qianhan was genuinely praising him, and he couldn't help but smile: "Second Young Master is too kind. I was just fulfilling the love that a father should have. If the Second Young Master has his own daughter in the future, he will love her even more than I do."
Upon hearing his words, Gu Qianhan turned her gaze to Shen Wantang.
daughter?
His daughter with Shen Wantang?
Who would she resemble? Him or Shen Wantang?
Just thinking about all this makes his heart fervent and tender.
Shen Guannian deliberately used the word "daughter" to make Gu Qianhan's imagination run wild. Now that he saw Gu Qianhan staring intently at Shen Wantang, he knew that his little scheme had succeeded!
He was overjoyed!
That's great! This second young master Gu has obviously taken a liking to his daughter right away, and may have already started imagining their future children!
Shen Guannian couldn't help but smile, but fearing that their brief encounter wouldn't be deep enough, he immediately got up, made an excuse to go out and take care of some family matters, and left.
Incidentally, he also called away all the servants and maids.
Gu Qianhan was truly satisfied now. Shen Guannian finally had some sense and knew that his presence was an eyesore.
He stood up, walked to Shen Wantang's side, and sat down next to her: "Did the Second Miss go to the Ning Prince's Mansion today?"
Shen Wantang looked up at him: "Isn't the Second Young Master standing a little too close to me?"
"I still think it's a bit too far."
As Gu Qianhan spoke, he moved the chair closer to her, then pulled her hand and held it in his palm.
Shen Wantang glared at him: "Don't go too far, there are people outside!"
"Those aren't considered people."
Gu Qianhan held her hand, and the emptiness in his heart finally eased a little: "What did you say to Xiao Qingyuan at the Ning Prince's Mansion? Why did he send all the maids to you? Is he trying to bribe you? Or is he trying to plant spies around you to monitor your every move?"
Shen Wantang was both annoyed and amused: "What nonsense are you talking about? You're the only one with a lot of cunning, but you think everyone else is like you?"
Gu Qianhan's expression was not good. He gripped Shen Wantang's hand even tighter: "You're disgusted with me? You like that idiot Xiao Qingyuan? You think he's better than me? You're not planning to choose him in this lifetime, are you? If you choose him, I'll go and kill him right now!"
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