Chapter 222 Born to Love Free Food

Lu Mingchao was skeptical.

Seeing that Lu Mingchao's expression relaxed a little, Gu Huai was delighted.

"A Chao, are you really going to throw away all the years of affection?"

Lu Mingchao said solemnly, "It's not about love, it's about my own dark history."

"If the Crown Prince's request to the County Magistrate to summon me is just to review some trivial matters from the past, then I'm afraid there will be no common ground between the Crown Prince and me."

Gu Huai: "A Chao, do you really think I can't do anything to you?"

Lu Mingchao: Never perform literature that is offensive to others.

At this moment, County Commander Xu came trotting under the eaves, his voice full of panting.

"Excuse me, Mr. Lu's husband Xie Yan wants to see you."

Under the eaves.

County Magistrate Xu was very worried.

On one side is Xie Yan, on the other side is Gu Huai.

On one side is his father's order, and on the other side is the power of the Zhenguo Mansion.

He is in a difficult situation too!

But Xie Yan and Lu Mingchao had been kind to him, so he mustered up the courage to come and report.

Gu Huai's expression became increasingly gloomy, with intense anger surging in his chest, mixed with a hint of uncontrollable jealousy.

Xie Yan.

Xie Yan.

It's a good last name.

His ten fingers were curled toward his palms, and his fists were clenched so tightly that they made a crackling sound.

Especially after seeing Lu Mingchao's eyebrows and eyes relax involuntarily, the jealousy was beyond words.

"A Chao, County Magistrate Xu really protects you and that hunter."

The words floated clearly into the ears of County Magistrate Xu.

County Magistrate Xu felt his scalp tingling and felt uneasy.

"Let him in." Gu Huai raised his voice.

Before long, a tall and handsome figure walked towards this side.

The steps are quick and steady.

Gu Huai was stunned, and his anger froze for a moment.

Is this Xie Yan?

The dark cloud pattern is powerful, handsome and stern.

The creepy scar under the corner of his eye makes him look even more sharp and ruthless.

It was not as crude as he thought, nor was it as ugly as he imagined.

All along, he never took Xie Yan seriously.

After seeing him today, I felt that I had underestimated the enemy in the past.

Gu Huai lowered his voice and asked, "Ah Chao was seduced by Xie Yan's beauty?"

The ending tone is slightly prolonged, like the tender whispers between lovers.

Lu Mingchao: Your guess is quite accurate.

Her attitude towards Xie Yan truly lived up to the saying that one starts with appearance but ends up falling for character.

Gu Huai narrowed his black eyes slightly, and his expression became inquiring and playful.

His Ah Chao had not changed at all in his desire for beauty.

Many years ago, Ah Chao fell in love with him at first sight, and then fought hard to get a marriage contract.

"A Chao, he has the guts to come look for you. He is quite brave."

"It's just that being with you doesn't require courage alone."

Lu Mingchao was impatient to listen to Gu Huai's crazy words.

People like Gu Huai naturally think that everything in the world is up to him whether he wants it or not, and it doesn't matter whether it is reasonable or not.

It is said that low IQ is contagious, and so is madness.

"I, the humble servant, thank you for your kindness."

Xie Yan bowed and said.

Lu Mingchao looked up and saw that Xie Yan had a thin layer of sweat on his forehead and his breathing was a little irregular.

Gu Huai didn't say anything, but looked at Xie Yan with deep eyes.

After a long while, Gu Huai sat in the main seat and said nonchalantly, "Shouldn't you kowtow to me when I meet you, my dear envoy?"

"Or do you mean that mountain hunters are vulgar and ignorant of etiquette?"

"Kneel down, put your hands on the ground, and put your head close to the ground."

Xie Yan raised his eyes and said calmly, "According to the Daqian Law, one must pay respect to the emperor, express gratitude, offer sacrifices, confess sins and apologize, and kowtow at weddings and funerals."

"Your Majesty personally appointed you as an imperial envoy to inspect Yicheng. I don't think it was to allow you to abuse your power."

Gu Huai choked and felt that Xie Yan was even more hateful.

Lu Mingchao stood up and stood beside Xie Yan.

When their eyes met, warmth flowed.

Gu Huai: It’s an eyesore!

It's very annoying.

His Ah Chao was flirting with the man next to him in front of him.

Xie Yan glanced at Lu Mingchao's red wrist, his eyes dark and frightening.

Lu Mingchao blinked and comforted Xie Yan silently.

Xie Yan closed his eyes slightly, and when he opened them again, he felt extremely clear and calm.

"I heard that you, the lord, were interested in understanding the situation of Chaofu Commercial Bank. After my wife became pregnant, I took over the management of Chaofu Commercial Bank temporarily. I was afraid that my wife might neglect things after not being in charge for a long time, so I took the initiative to come here without invitation. Please forgive me, lord."

Xie Yan's tone was very calm, as if Gu Huai was just an ordinary imperial envoy and there was no grudge between them.

Lu Mingchao breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Huaiqian took a sip of the cool tea, and his heart felt terribly cold.

Phoenix Single Cong was once Ah Chao's favorite tea.

Fresh and sweet fragrance.

I would rather be a guest in the Phoenix Tea Mountain than a drunken fairy among the apricot blossoms.

However, since Ah Chao came here, he has not tasted a sip of tea, nor noticed the out-of-place sachet on his waist.

He only left Ah Chao behind for a few short months.

With a sigh, he said quietly, "The speed at which Chaofu Commercial Bank has risen is astonishing."

"This envoy specially invited Ah Chao to come here, not only to discuss the business of the Chaofu Business Association, but also to understand Ah Chao's recent situation and to care about whether he is living a healthy life."

"I, Qinchao, have known Ah Chao since childhood. We have a deep friendship. Since we have been reunited after a long separation, I miss him so much that I should visit him in person to show my concern. Otherwise, I will not be able to rest easy."

Lu Mingchao: ...

These words of sowing discord are really mean and offensive.

If Xie Yan had not known the inside story and was petty-minded, Gu Huai would have succeeded in his plan.

Gu Huai looked at Xie Yan with a half-smile, trying to sneakily detect the anger, jealousy and suspicion underneath Xie Yan's calm mood.

But Gu Huai was disappointed.

He couldn't tell what emotion was in Xie Yan's handsome eyes.

"Since we are old friends, it is time for us to have a small gathering after a long separation."

"I wonder if you feel relieved after seeing this?"

Xie Yan reached out and gently supported Lu Mingchao's waist.

Lu Mingchao leaned on Xie Yan's palm.

Warm, comfortable and tight.

Since she became pregnant, she often suffers from back pain.

Gu Huai stared at Xie Yan's hand that was on Lu Mingchao's waist, his nails digging deeply into his palm, trying hard to control himself from losing his composure.

"Look at the seat."

Gu Huai spoke every word carefully.

Xie Yan bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Sir, for your consideration and for not letting my wife stand for long."

Then, he took Lu Mingchao and sat down on the armchair beside him.

Gu Huai: Jealous!

Gu Huai picked up the teacup and took another sip of tea, suppressing his jealousy. "Xie Yan, as a husband, you should take the responsibility of supporting your family. Do you think it is appropriate for you to be supported by Ah Chao?"

Xie Yan smiled shyly and said, "I was born with bad teeth, so I am only suitable for eating the soft rice given by my wife."

"Are you curious about what it feels like to be a freeloader?"

"Given your family background, I'm afraid there is no hope for you in this life."

Lu Mingchao: ...

Gu Huai: ...

Gu Huai was furious. "What kind of glory is this? Why are you so proud?"

Xie Yan looked at Lu Mingchao with affection, and then slowly said, "Madam is willing to let me be her gigolo, which shows that Madam loves me and doesn't mind that I have nothing and have accomplished nothing."

"Isn't it something to be proud of to be able to find a person who loves you and stay with you until old age?"

"Xie Yan has no great ambitions in this life, I only hope that my wife can give me a life of comfort."

[Not edible if it's hard or soft]