In her previous life, Bai Shi had been a pampered girl, so naturally she felt resentful of Gu Yankai's neglect. During the few times they spent together, half of the time was spent arguing.
Now, Bai Shi ignored Gu Yankai, but Gu Yankai had some feelings for her. However, these feelings were superficial and only focused on the surface, and perhaps they would only last for a short time.
After two days back home, neither of the two concubines showed up, and Gu Yankai didn't even ask a question. This man who only gave his affection to one woman was actually the most ruthless to other women.
But even if Gu Yankai didn't mention it, the people in the Dongchang Marquis's mansion would definitely bring it up. Gu Yankai had just left the palace when he ran into the Dongchang Marquis. He had great respect for Daqin's father. Upon seeing the Dongchang Marquis, Gu Yankai immediately bowed and said, "My son-in-law greets His Excellency Taishan."
The Duke of Dongchang smoothed his beard and said with a smile, "We are all family, so please don't be so polite."
Afterwards, the Duke of Dongchang invited, "Yankai, would you like to drink a glass of wine with an old man like me?"
Gu Yankai quickly agreed: "It is my honor to be invited by Lord Taishan. Please come."
The two soon arrived at a tavern. After three full drinks, the Duke of Dongchang asked about border defense, and Gu Yankai readily explained. When the wine was half drunk, a gentle voice rang out, "Waiter, bring me two taels of apricot blossom wine."
This voice... Gu Yankai looked over and his eyes widened. Wasn't this the person he had been thinking about day and night? Gu Yankai unconsciously murmured: "Zhenzhen..."
When he regained consciousness, Gu Yankai was slapped in the face by the woman, who was still holding his arm with his right hand. He quickly let go of the woman's hand, staring at her face intently as he apologized, "I was reckless. I don't know where you live. I will personally go and apologize."
The woman took a step back, her eyes misty with tears, her face stained with two red clouds. She leaned sideways, lowering her head to reveal a section of her fair neck, and replied in a trembling voice, "You, you scoundrel. Marquis, which family are you from? How can you be so disrespectful to me?"
After swallowing unconsciously, Gu Yankai bowed and said, "I am the current Ningyuan Marquis of Ningyuan Marquisate. If the young lady wants to seek justice, I will definitely let the young lady punish me."
At this time, the Duke of Dongchang, who had been watching the show, came forward, patted Gu Yankai on the shoulder and said, "This girl's appearance, ah..." The meaning was self-evident. She looked like Da Qin, so she couldn't just let her marry someone else.
Gu Yankai rubbed his right hand and said to the girl in front of him, "Please keep this jade token. If you need anything, you can bring it to the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion."
The woman blinked, the faint redness at the corners of her eyes adding a touch of charm to her fragility. After taking the jade token with her delicate hands, the woman bowed slightly and said, "I'll take my leave."
The woman had gone, but she left behind a faint fragrance. Gu Yankai looked at the direction where the woman walked away and signaled the guards to follow her.
When Gu Yankai and the Marquis of Dongchang returned to the table, the Marquis of Dongchang brought up the matter of Concubine Qin. Gu Yankai nodded to indicate that he understood and didn't take it to heart.
Seeing that Gu Yankai didn't express anything, the Duke of Dongchang knew that Gu Yankai had no feelings for Concubine Qin. He regarded her as a useless chess piece and did not mention her again. Instead, he mentioned the woman just now: "Yankai, my daughter has been gone for several years. Even if you miss her, you can't leave her alone like this."
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