Chapter 21: A Clever Plot



Qing Xing turned her head curiously, stood in front of Cheng Shaoyuan and said, "Sir, didn't our young lady tell you? This handkerchief is for you."

"Qing Xing, don't be rude."

"yes."

Gu Yunru slowly turned around, looked at Cheng Shaoyuan who was running towards her, raised her eyebrows and said, "Sir, do you have anything to say to me?"

"I'm just curious, do you really believe in the so-called blood test to identify relatives?"

"Of course not."

Cheng Shaoyuan's eyes were full of doubts, and he immediately asked, "You don't believe that blood test exists in this world, so why did you use this to test Hu San just now?"

"Why do you insist on asking about what just happened, young master?"

Gu Yunru's tone was full of curiosity. She just contributed a little.

"I was just a little curious. The girl said a few words to make Hu San tell the truth. This is more effective than beating him with thirty sticks in the court."

Cheng Shaoyuan's eyes were full of admiration for Gu Yunru, so he chased after her and stepped forward to ask.

Gu Yunru nodded and said in a leisurely tone: "In fact, Hu San didn't have much confidence at the beginning. Didn't you notice that his eyes were always erratic? Obviously he was lying. Such a guilty person would tell the truth when he heard about blood test. Whether the blood can be mixed or not is not important. Hu San came from Zhuangzi. He has never seen the world and has no knowledge, so he was fooled by just two sentences."

"Young lady, you can actually guess people's minds. I really admire you." Cheng Shaoyuan bowed to her, which made Gu Yunru a little flattered. She quickly waved her hand and said, "It's just a trivial matter. We can meet again if we have the chance in the future."

"You should take the handkerchief back with you. If Madam Gu knew you were here, she would definitely be resentful."

Gu Yunru was just about to take the handkerchief when she heard these words coming out of his mouth and looked at him warily.

"You...know who I am?"

"Of course, Miss Gu, although I have never met you, I have heard Jun Yao mention that Miss Gu recently returned to the Gu Mansion."

"Strange, I didn't tell you my identity, how did you guess it?"

Gu Yunru muttered curiously, but Cheng Shaoyuan heard it.

"It's not a guess, but an observation. Only those who are about to get married will wear a veil when they go out. Plus, the maidservant beside you has been urging you to go back home, so I guess your family tradition is quite strict. When you mentioned the second Miss Gu, the expression of the maidservant beside you became a little strange, so I guess they must have known each other. I don't know if what she said at home is correct. I'm sorry to make you laugh."

Gu Yunru couldn't help but think in his heart that this kid was obviously a blind cat catching a dead mouse.

"Ahem, so what if you guessed my identity? But I am lucky to meet you today."

Cheng Shaoyuan really wanted to see what the person under the veil looked like. Her voice was so light and pleasant, like the gurgling of water flowing past his eyes, so gentle and comfortable that it made people linger.

Qingxing bowed to Cheng Shaoyuan, then walked back with Gu Yunru.

Cheng Shaoyuan touched the handkerchief in his hand, on which was embroidered the word "Ru". He hid the handkerchief in his sleeve and strode towards home. As soon as he arrived at the main hall, he heard the sound of his father and mother arguing.

"Dad, Mom, what are you doing?"

Cheng Shaoyuan came to the two elders. Madam Cheng walked up to him with a worried look on her face, took his hand and said, "Shaoyuan, now you are also the new champion, your status is naturally different, you must not associate with girls born in ordinary families."

"Mom, what are you talking about? Your son doesn't understand."

Cheng Shaoyuan sat aside with an irritated look on his face. Madam Cheng and Lord Cheng looked at each other. They were both worried about Cheng Shaoyuan's marriage, but seeing Cheng Shaoyuan's indifferent look, they were not worried at all.

"Son, you are not young anymore. It is time to think about marriage."

The always dignified Lord Cheng said that all parents want their children to find a good home.

"Dad, my son has not achieved much now, and I don't have the heart to think about love affairs. Father and mother should stop worrying about him."

Madam Cheng and Lord Cheng have only one son. Lord Cheng is a strict person, but he always goes along with his son in everything. However, this matter can no longer be allowed to go along with him.

Madam Cheng walked over to Cheng Shaoyuan and sat down, saying earnestly, "Son, do you have another woman in your heart? Tell me about her family background and appearance."

"Mom, there is no one in my son's heart. Please stop making random guesses."

"How could that be? You wouldn't really like the second young lady of the Gu family, would you?"

"Mother... I have made it clear to the second young lady of the Gu family today. She will not bother me anymore."

Mrs. Cheng heaved a sigh of relief. In her mind, the Gu family's reputation could not be compared with the Cheng family. If he really married their daughter, how would the master survive in the court in the future? "That's good, that's good. I heard that the princess will be returning to Beijing soon..."

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"Why are you telling this to your son out of nowhere?!" Master Cheng glared at his wife, signaling her not to make things too clear. He also contacted the princess secretly, but because he knew his son's temper, he did not dare to tell her.

"Oh, Grandpa, you know that I speak too quickly. Son, just pretend that you didn't hear anything just now."

"...Okay, mother. I'm a little tired. I'll go back to the house and rest first."

Cheng Shaoyuan couldn't wait to return to the room. His ears became much quieter. He took out the handkerchief from his sleeve, put it to the tip of his nose, and sniffed gently.

What kind of face was under the veil? He imagined countless images in his mind and gradually fell asleep.

On the other side of the screen, Gu Yunru was about to return home, but was blocked by a carriage.

"Hey, who are you?"

Qingxing actively stood in front of Gu Yunru, looking at the coachman and several strong men with wide eyes.

"The prince invites you, Miss, please get in the car."

A thousand horses were galloping through Gu Yunru's heart. How could she be recognized even though she was disguised like this? Did these people have clairvoyance?

After some hesitation, he got on the carriage. It was better than returning to the mansion and being scolded by the eldest lady.

"My Lord, Miss Gu is here."

Qingfeng bowed in front of Rong Zhen, who didn't even raise his eyelids, exuding a intimidating aura.

Gu Yunru followed the housekeeper to the main hall and smelled the scent of Chinese medicine all around. It seemed that Rong Zhen had listened to her and took a good medicinal bath.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. How is your health these days?"

Gu Yunru looked at Rong Zhen, who was sitting in front of her with great momentum, and still felt a little frightened. For a man like this, even if he stood on the battlefield with bare hands, the enemy would not dare to approach him.


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