Chapter 115: Scared to death
Chu Nanxin walked out of the darkness, glanced at the guards in front of the marquis' mansion, and then got into the sedan chair and left.
As a concubine, she was not qualified to ride in a carriage, and she had to rent this sedan chair with her own money.
When Gu Chengyan saw that it was her, a trace of disgust flashed across his eyes without any concealment, and he said coldly: "Why are you here?"
The disgust in his tone was like the cold frost in December, freezing one's bones.
Chu Nanxin seemed unaware, with a smile on his face, he handed over the bundle in his hands, which contained a pair of brand new boots.
"The weather is getting colder, and you are studying hard. I have made a new pair of shoes for you. Wear them and your feet will be warm, and your body will be warm too."
Chu Nanxin deliberately let Gu Chengyan see the needle hole on her fingertips.
Although she was a concubine's daughter, she was pampered in the Chu family and learned housework, but she only embroidered ordinary handkerchiefs.
This is my first time making shoes.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Gu Chengyan saw the needle marks on her hand, his tone remained calm, and no emotion could be heard from his voice.
But these three simple words were enough to make Chu Nanxin excited.
She thought that she was the only woman around Gu Chengyan now. As long as she was patient, she would be able to win his heart in time.
"Sir, please take a look at what you need. I will send it to you in a few days."
Gu Chengyan didn't reply, just left her with a cold back and strode away.
Chu Nanxin took a deep breath and suppressed the slight sense of loss in his heart.
It doesn't matter, there is still a long time to go, she will take her time...
Gu Chengyan, carrying his bag, strode into the White Horse Academy. Along the way, ancient trees towered over the sky, and only the sound of reading could be heard from time to time.
Gu Chengyan had just walked into his study and had not yet sat down when he keenly sensed a strange aura.
"Hey, look who is this?" A shrill voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence of the study.
Gu Chengyan looked up and saw several classmates surrounding him with malicious looks on their faces.
These people relied on their family's power to act tyrannically and arrogantly in the academy.
Ever since he arrived, several people have been trying every possible way to make things difficult for him and exclude him.
All these people combined are not as noble as the third son of the Marquis' Mansion.
Gu Chengyan originally thought that they were sent by Prince Yong's Mansion and Duke Wei's Mansion, so he had been enduring it.
Marquis Anyang also instructed him to study hard and not cause trouble.
But he didn't know that these people were all given money by Chu Ruohan and instructed...
Liu Kang looked Gu Chengyan up and down, a mocking smile on his face as he said in a sinister tone, "Look at Master Gu, he looks like he's been bewitched. Could it be that he's been bewitched by some seductress, that's why he looks so distraught?"
After saying that, he deliberately glanced at the bag in Gu Chengyan's hand, and that look seemed to imply that something terrible had happened.
When the people around heard this, they burst into laughter.
Gu Chengyan frowned slightly. He had realized that blindly enduring would only make these people worse.
Seeing that Gu Chengyan didn't say anything, Liu Kang thought that he was afraid and became more and more complacent.
"Mr. Gu usually appears to be aloof and noble, and I thought he was very capable, but it turns out he is just a mediocre person who indulges in his own affairs..."
As he said this, he actually reached out to snatch the bag from Gu Chengyan's hand.
Gu Chengyan dodged Liu Kang's hand by moving sideways, and pressed him down on the desk with his arm.
Liu Kang was caught off guard by this sudden counterattack, and his body hit the edge of the desk heavily with a dull "bang".
"Gu Chengyan, this is in the academy, do you dare to do anything?"
Gu Chengyan's face was as cold as ice, and the brush in his hand moved across Liu Kang's neck. The movement seemed gentle, but it made the air around them seem to freeze.
No one expected that this seemingly ordinary brush actually had a tiny sharp knife hidden at the other end.
"Liu Kang," Gu Chengyan's voice was low and cold. "You keep picking fights and provoking trouble. Do you really think I, Gu Chengyan, am a soft persimmon that can be manipulated at will?"
"Today I want to let you know that there are some people you cannot mess with casually."
Liu Kang felt the chill on his neck and his body trembled slightly. The arrogance he had just shown disappeared without a trace in an instant.
His legs went weak, and he could barely stand. He began to stammer, begging for mercy: "Gu... Master Gu, I... I was wrong. I was blind to the truth. Please forgive me this time, please."
The classmates around were all stunned. They stared at the scene with wide eyes, not daring to breathe.
I originally thought that Gu Chengyan would continue to endure it, but I didn't expect that he would fight back so strongly, and the means were so unexpected.
They secretly thanked their lucky stars that they did not go as far as Liu Kang, otherwise they might be the ones with the sharp knife at their necks.
Just then, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the door.
Gu Chengyan's heart trembled. He knew that if the teachers or other managers of the academy saw this scene, he would inevitably be punished even if he was right.
But he was unwilling to let Liu Kang go so easily. He quickly thought of a countermeasure, but he did not relax the sharp knife in his hand.
The footsteps were getting closer and closer. A glimmer of hope flashed in Liu Kang's eyes, and he began to shout again: "Help! Gu Chengyan is going to kill someone!"
Gu Chengyan snorted coldly and whispered, "If you dare to scream again, I will send you to hell right now."
Frightened by this, Liu Kang immediately shut his mouth and could only look at Gu Chengyan with horror.
The door was pushed open with a creaky sound, and Mr. Hu pushed it open. Several people in the room were reading or practicing calligraphy. The atmosphere was peaceful.
The air was filled with the smell of urine. Liu Kang was so scared that he peed his pants, and his legs were still shaking.
Gu Chengyan's lips curled up into a cold smile. He could be quiet for a while...
It was autumn, the sun was high in the sky, and its rays were gently falling on the sandalwood desk.
Gu Yun's small body sat on Gu Junze's lap, looking particularly well-behaved.
Gu Junze leaned forward slightly, and gently held Gu Yun's tender little hand with his broad hand. "Yun'er, look carefully. Writing the character 'δΈ€' may seem simple, but it actually requires a lot of thought."
After saying that, he took Gu Yun's hand and slowly placed the brush on the white rice paper.
"When you start writing, you should pause for a moment, keep your speed steady, and use a steady force. Just like in life, you must accept the unpleasant pauses so that you can have a smooth life afterwards."
The brush fell steadily on the paper. Gu Junze exerted a little force on his wrist, leading Gu Yun's small hand. The lines were smooth and the force was even, just like a gurgling stream.
Gu Yun stared at the tip of the pen intently, his little head filled with what his father had said.
On the soft couch beside them, Chu Ruohan leaned back with an ancient scroll in her hand, her eyes glancing towards the father and son.
Gu Junze seemed to be teaching Gu Yun how to write, but in fact he was teaching him how to behave in society. He didn't want his father's death to leave a shadow in the little guy's heart.
The servant came in in a panic, not even paying attention to etiquette, and his voice was filled with anxiety, "Master, this is bad! The Marquis wants to kick the second young master out, please go and take a look!"
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