Chapter 232: Identity Revealed (First Update)
At this moment, Lord Gu, who was recuperating in his mansion, was unaware that his father had drunk a few cups of wine and had called him "Dad" again.
He was planning in his heart that once he recovered from his injuries, he would definitely bring Yao back to the manor. If that girl dared to stop him, he would ask the old Marquis to step in and teach her a lesson!
Gu Changqing, who was in the next room, felt increasingly uneasy about the sound.
It sounded like his grandfather's voice, but he also seemed drunk.
He looked at Gu Yan in front of him, who was engrossed in eating and didn't notice what the commotion in the next room had to do with them.
Come to think of it, Gu Yan went to the manor when he was about four years old and has not returned to the capital since. He probably has forgotten what the old Marquis looks like, let alone his voice.
He didn't quite understand the fragmented, drunken ramblings, but he had a feeling they weren't good news.
Gu Changqing decided to go next door to take a look.
"You keep eating, I'm going out for a bit."
"oh."
Gu Yan, unsuspecting, obediently put down his chopsticks: "Then I'll wait for you to come back."
He doesn't eat alone.
Gu Changqing's heart suddenly softened completely. How could there be such a sensible child? Are all children who are with their sister so sensible?
My younger sister is also very sensible.
Thinking of Gu Jiao, a gentle, brotherly look flickered in Gu Changqing's eyes.
"No need, I'll be back soon, you continue eating." Gu Changqing knew that Gu Yan was hungry, as this was dinnertime and Gu Yan was at the age where he was growing.
Gu Yan verbally agreed, but didn't actually touch his chopsticks.
Gu Changqing had no choice but to hurry back. He went to the next room.
The door was ajar. As soon as he stepped inside, he heard the words, "If he dares not call you 'Dad,' I'll beat him up!"
Gu Changqing's brow twitched violently!
Who calls whom "dad"?
Because Old Madam Ling had visited the mansion today, Gu Changqing declined her visit, citing his serious injuries and inability to receive guests. In truth, he knew that Old Madam Ling's visit was about his marriage to Ling Shuixian.
Could it be... that Grandfather was drinking with Uncle Ling?
Did Grandfather agree to the marriage?
As Gu Changqing pondered this, he lifted the curtain and went around the screen, only to see the old Marquis leaning drunkenly against the back of his chair, with a young boy in blue robes wearing a mask beside him.
The old Marquis was so drunk that he couldn't tell which way was which, so Gu Jiao took off her mask.
However, she heard the noise at the door and quickly put the mask back on.
This mask was a newly commissioned piece by Gu Chengfeng; it was exquisite yet flamboyant, and Gu Chengfeng had never worn it before.
Therefore, even though Gu Changqing had seen Feishuang's portrait, he couldn't immediately discern anything from this flamboyant mask.
"Who are you?" Gu Changqing asked the young boy in blue.
Gu Jiao turned to look at Gu Changqing, fiddled with her fingers, and told him with her eyes, "Do you believe me if you have to call me Grandpa?"
Gu Changqing felt he understood!
The old Marquis suddenly went on a drunken rampage, staggering to his feet and pointing at Gu Changqing's nose: "Who...who are you? How dare you...speak to my...brother...like that?"
Brother?
Gu Changqing's jaw nearly dropped in astonishment.
This young boy looks about the same age as Gu Yan, right? How did he become his grandfather's brother?
Also, my grandfather was really drunk. Did he not know he was such a bad drinker?
Gu Jiao shook her head smugly.
I don't know you, I don't know you, I don't know me.
"sister?"
Gu Yan's voice suddenly rang out.
Gu Jiao's small body stiffened!
I'm all bundled up from head to toe, how can you still recognize me?!
Others might not recognize him, but how could Gu Yan not? After all, they shared the same mother's womb for ten months.
Gu Yan pouted: "Sis, why are you dressed like that? And wearing a mask?"
Gu Changqing narrowed his eyes, seemingly unsure: "Grandpa? Hmm?"
Gu Jiao: "..."
Does she still have a chance to survive?
Gu Jiao did not expect that she would be exposed in front of Gu Changqing so quickly.
Just as Gu Jiao was pondering how to survive, the old Marquis, who was completely drunk, collapsed with a thud and lost consciousness.
"Who is he?" Gu Yan suddenly looked at the old marquis who was lying drunk on the ground.
Gu Changqing opened his mouth, not daring to say that this was both your grandfather and my grandfather. He said to Gu Yan and Gu Jiao, "You two go next door first, I'll handle things here."
Gu Jiao decisively took her younger brother's hand and went to the next room.
Gu Changqing helped the old Marquis down from the Crane Tower and put him on the carriage back to his residence.
When he returned to the room, Gu Jiao had already run away, leaving only Gu Yan with a tuft of hair sticking up on his head.
Gu Changqing sighed.
never mind.
After the two finished their meal, it was getting late, so Gu Changqing escorted Gu Yan home.
The sky was clear and blue during the day, but a light rain suddenly started to fall in the evening.
Gu Changqing covered Gu Yan with his cloak. He was twenty-one years old and already had the physique of a mature man. Gu Yan was still young, a fifteen-year-old boy nestled in his arms, perfectly concealed by the cloak.
"Hold on tight," Gu Changqing said to Gu Yan.
Gu Yan then closed the cloak in front of him as if he were holding two curtains.
Gu Changqing wrapped his strong arm around his slender waist, while his other hand gripped the reins.
The wind gradually picked up, and the spring rain drizzled down. It was a bit chilly, but Gu Changqing's chest felt broad and warm.
Gu Yan was enveloped by a huge sense of security, and soon drowsiness came over her.
Gu Changqing felt his little chick pecking at rice, tightened his arms, and pulled him closer to his chest.
Gu Yan steadied himself, and his head rested completely against the crook of her neck. It was so comfortable to sleep like this that a soft snoring sound soon came from Gu Yan's small nose.
Gu Changqing slowed down.
As Gu Changqing walked through the alley and onto Chang'an Avenue, he ran into an acquaintance from the military camp.
Gu Changqing had no intention of greeting the other party, but the other party seemed to have noticed him as well. He rode his horse toward him, tightened the reins, stopped his horse, and blocked his way. He looked at Gu Changqing with interest and said, "Oh, isn't this Commandant Gu? What a coincidence."
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Gu Yan, who was completely covered by Gu Changqing's cloak, with only his legs showing.
Gu Yan was wearing men's clothes.
His expression suddenly took on a strange meaning: "Commander Gu hasn't come to the camp these past few days. He said he was injured, but it turns out he's been enjoying the company of a beautiful woman by his side."
Gu Yan slept soundly, completely unaware of what had happened.
Gu Changqing couldn't help but hug him tighter. He looked coldly at the repulsive man in front of him and said in an icy tone, "Commander Tang, is there something you need?"
Captain Tang Ming, the nephew of the General of the Cavalry, is two years older than Gu Changqing. He is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also has the support of the General of the Cavalry, and is known for his domineering behavior in the army.
His official rank was lower than Gu Changqing's, but he never took Gu Changqing seriously.
Tang Ming looked at Gu Yan's legs hanging on either side of the horse with amusement. Even though he was wearing loose trousers, it was not hard to tell that they were long and straight legs.
Tang Ming had a little-known hobby: he enjoyed molesting young men. His own thoughts were filthy, so when he saw Gu Changqing hiding someone in his arms, his first reaction was that Gu Changqing was actually on the same path as him.
Tang Ming chuckled: "No wonder Commander Gu is indifferent to women, it turns out he has a taste for them."
A flicker of disgust and coldness flashed in Gu Changqing's eyes. Others might not know Tang Ming's peculiarities, but he did. He had witnessed it and let the man escape, thus incurring Tang Ming's wrath.
Gu Yan, seemingly sensing the uncomfortable atmosphere, snuggled closer to Gu Changqing. With this movement, the cloak that had been covering him slipped down, revealing his stunningly handsome young face.
It was cold, but Gu Changqing's chest was hot, and Gu Yan's face was flushed from being warmed by it. Her neck was as white as jade, her lips were pale, her eyebrows were as dark as brocade, and her eyelashes were long and slender like fans.
This is absolutely divine!
Tang Ming had slept with so many male prostitutes, but none of them were as alluring as the young boy in front of him.
No wonder Gu Changqing stopped going to the military camp. If it were him, he would probably want to die on this young man!
Tang Ming stared wide-eyed.
When Gu Changqing saw Tang Ming desecrating Gu Yan with such filthy eyes, his gaze darkened, and he flicked his sleeve, pulling up his cloak!
He didn't say goodbye to Tang Ming or anything like that; he simply ignored Tang Ming.
Tang Ming wiped his lips, still seemingly unsatisfied, and sneered, "Don't be like that. I only glanced at it twice. What if you get tired of it someday..."
Before he finished speaking, Gu Changqing drew his longsword and slashed at Tang Ming.
Tang Ming hadn't expected Gu Changqing to be so fierce. Although he was known for being ruthless, he wouldn't abuse his power. Right now, he had only exchanged a few words, and Gu Changqing had actually turned his sword against him.
Tang Ming also quickly drew his knife.
But Gu Changqing's sword was too fast, almost leaving only a blur. Tang Ming had only drawn his sword halfway when Gu Changqing's sword had already cut off a lock of his long hair and was firmly pressed against his neck.
The strand of hair slowly fell into his hand, then onto the muddy ground, where it was washed away by the murky rainwater.
It was only at this moment that Tang Ming realized that Gu Changqing had been hiding his true abilities all along, and that his martial arts skills were not what they usually showed.
Gu Changqing held Gu Yan tightly in his arms, his gaze towards Tang Ming cold and dangerous: "Don't even think about it, or I'll kill you!"
(End of this chapter)
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