The next day.
When the morning market in Beijing just opened, the newspaper vendors from the Beijing Daily started shouting their wares.
"Newspapers for sale! Newspapers for sale! The Beijing Daily!"
"Breaking news! Yesterday, the young duke was seen riding a horse with a woman. Is this a case of a rare tree blossoming in spring, or is it just the overflowing of human nature?"
"Everyone, come and take a look!"
"The young duke is in love!"
"This is the first time an iron tree has ever bloomed!"
"Don't miss it if you're passing by! It's the Beijing Daily!"
"Breaking news! The young duke is riding a horse with a woman!"
A little boy, about eleven or twelve years old, was selling newspapers on the street with a thick stack of newspapers hanging from his arm.
Upon hearing this, the onlookers exclaimed, "Wow!"
They all rushed to buy a copy. It was only three coins a copy of the newspaper. They could read gossip and learn new knowledge at the same time. Why not?
"Give me one, I want one too."
"Newspaper vendor, give me five copies!"
"Give it to me, give it to me."
"Don't push, everyone, there's enough, there's enough."
The daily newspapers in the capital were selling like hotcakes, and Guan Chengheng, who had just stepped out, also had someone buy him a copy.
"Young Master, doesn't this sound like it's about your brother?"
"Yes, yes, look at this painting, it's also of a minor duke!"
"Oh dear, where am I?!"
An older woman standing nearby leaned over to take a look and then remarked casually, "It looks like a place on the outskirts of the capital."
"Oh my, this young Duke is so chivalrous!"
The onlookers began to comment and discuss excitedly, while the unmarried young ladies...
But everyone's eyes welled up with tears of jealousy. Who exactly is this woman?
To think that the young duke would treat him like this!
"Qiuyu, go and find out for me who this woman is!"
"Lingdang, go find out who this woman is!"
"Wutong, go and see who this woman is?"
Such commands echoed throughout the mansions of the capital, and they were furious.
The Guan family is now one of the most powerful and influential families in the capital, and the two Guan brothers naturally become the favorites of the city's noble ladies.
Everyone wanted to marry into this powerful and wealthy family; more importantly...
The Guan family can only marry one wife and can never take a concubine, which is what all women dream of.
That's why so many people want to step into the Guan family's gates.
Guan Chengheng picked up the Beijing Daily and looked at it. His eyes widened in surprise. He thought to himself, "Wow, my older brother is something else!"
It's a classic case of "silent until the moment of truth," and when it finally does, it's astounding! That speed is incredible!
Wow, my brother's got some fun!
"Young Marquis, you're quite the player!" a general added sarcastically.
Guan Chengheng, seated on horseback, glanced at the junior officer and said, "You brat, don't talk nonsense. I am an innocent man!"
"That's me, the virgin chicken! I am the virgin chicken!" Guan Chengheng looked at the young general with great pride.
He figured it out: since everyone's shameless anyway, why not be the shameless one?
Once a person loses face, they can do whatever they want, and they feel much more comfortable.
Young General: Is being a virgin a great honor? Do you just have to show it off every day?
"My lord, let's go!" the general advised.
Guan Chengheng looked up at the rising sun, waved, and set off.
Guan Mansion.
"Sir, look, this is today's newspaper."
"Oh my, ever since Yue'er started this daily newspaper, it's really added a lot of excitement to our lives!"
These paparazzi have dug up all sorts of gossip, giving us a good laugh too.
As He Shilian handed the daily newspaper to Guan Shang, she slowly sat down.
After finishing his meal, Guan Shang would read the daily newspaper.
When I opened the newspaper today, wow! I almost slipped off my chair and fell to the ground.
Oh my god!
Seeing Guan Shang stagger, He Shilian quickly asked, "What are you doing, old man?"
"How old are you? Why are you still so reckless?"
Guan Shang looked up in shock at his wife sitting beside him.
Her voice trembled slightly, "Have you...read today's newspaper?"
He Shilian poured herself a cup of tea, held it in her hand, and smelled it as she said, "I haven't had time yet! What's wrong?"
What big news is there today?
Guan Shang swallowed hard, took a deep breath, and then slowly said, "This is a really big juicy story. It started with the Beijing Daily..."
People usually eat other people's melons, but today they've gotten themselves into the melons of their own family.
"Huh! What? (o_o)??"
He Shilian's teacup trembled slightly. She quickly placed it on the side table, turned her head, and snatched the newspaper from Guan Shang's hand.
The headline on the page was huge: "The young duke was seen riding with a mysterious woman yesterday. Was it love? Or...?"
Below are several pictures of galloping horses. The young duke on horseback stands with his back straight.
Behind him followed a group of soldiers, also on horseback; the painting depicts them as incredibly majestic.
The young duke also held a woman captive in his arms, her face hidden by a cloak.
He Shilian shuddered upon seeing this and mechanically turned her head to look at Guan Shang.
"These damned bastards! Aren't they ruining our grandson's reputation?"
"Oh, Yue'er never expected that the newspaper she founded would actually write juicy stories about its own people."
"But Zhuo'er didn't mention this when he came back yesterday."
"Could it be that the people at the Daily News are just making this up?" He Shilian couldn't believe it!
Just as the two were deep in thought, a servant came to report that...
The wife of the Minister of War sent a visiting card, wanting to pay a visit to express her gratitude for saving his life!
"What life-saving grace?"
"The wife of the Minister of War? I've never met her before, what's going on?"
He Shilian looked at Guan Shang beside her, who was truly speechless. He had never been in contact with him either.
"Could it be that what's in this newspaper is true?"
Guan Shang looked at He Shilian, who also didn't know the answer. She could only send a servant to send a message to the wife of the Minister of War to pay a visit.
At night.
When Guan Chengzhuo returned home after a busy day, he found his family still waiting for him to eat. Feeling a little guilty, he walked to the dining room.
"Grandfather, Grandmother, Father, Second Brother, you don't need to wait for me. Today's military training is heavy."
So I'm a little late getting back. You can eat first.
Guan Chengzhuo bowed upon entering the dining room and then took his usual seat.
The group turned their heads in response to Guan Chengzhuo's actions.
Guan Chengzhuo looked up at the group with some surprise, "Why are you all looking at me like that?"
"Hehe, it's alright, it's alright. Now that everyone's here, let's eat! Let's eat!"
Guan Shang then spoke.
The group then picked up their bowls and chopsticks. Guan Chengheng couldn't hold back any longer; he knew his older brother all too well.
Getting him to admit whether he's dated a girl is harder than climbing to the sky.
"Brother, have you read today's newspaper?"
Guan Chengzhuo lowered his head to pick up his rice, then shook his head. "Today's training was heavy, I haven't had time to look at it yet. What's wrong?"
Is there some earth-shattering news?
Guan Chengheng immediately stopped eating, and the other three also perked up their ears.
I'm eager to hear more exciting content, even if it's gossip from our own people.
But the general public won't mind; it's mainly about their relationship, which is exactly what their family needs!
"This is more than just a shocking revelation; it seems to be related to you, brother?"
"(o_o)??" Guan Chengzhuo was confused?
What kind of gossip could possibly be related to him? He's known for his impeccable morals, okay?
The Beijing Daily was founded by his sister to expedite the spread of news.
Whether it's gossip, people's livelihood, or policies in the court,
He never expected to get to hear his own gossip today.
"Where's the daily newspaper at home?" Guan Chengzhuo asked, and a servant brought him a copy of today's daily newspaper.
Guan Chengzhuo opened it and immediately felt embarrassed.
Those present immediately recognized the problem and exclaimed, "Good heavens! There's definitely something wrong!"
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