Chapter 311 No reward without merit
"I didn't expect that Your Highness had a penchant for women's clothing. In that case, it's really not appropriate for me to compete with you."
Gu Shuyan's words carried a hint of sarcasm, but looking at her clenched teeth, Lu Youming felt a strange surge of joy in his heart.
"Is there anything else, Miss Gu?"
Lu Youming glanced at where Gu Shuyan was standing, his unspoken message being, "Everything is mine now, what are you still doing standing here?"
"Let's go, let's find another shop."
Gu Shuyan took a step back and led the two maids directly outside.
As Yan Meier followed behind Lu Youming, her affectionate eyes unconsciously swept over his face once more.
Lu Youming was already handsome, and with the added reputation of being the number one young master in the capital, along with the deliberate aura of approachability he exuded at all times, Yan Meier's heart stirred, and she unconsciously became infatuated with him.
"Sister Yan, come quickly."
When Gu Shuyan turned around and saw Yan Meier dawdling, she quickly called out to her affectionately, "Sister Yan."
Yan Meier was focused on Lu Youming and didn't notice the change in Gu Shuyan's way of addressing her. But Lu Youming was even more certain that the two had a good relationship.
Although the two had no prior private interactions, Yan Meier would always seek out Gu Shuyan whenever she attended a banquet, and Gu Shuyan would always spend some time with Yan Meier.
Over time, in the eyes of these men, they became close female friends.
Watching the two walk away, Lu Youming glanced at the already packed jewelry and strode after them.
"Miss Gu, please wait a moment."
The plaster stuck on her, and Gu Shuyan's lips twitched as she looked down at the road. When she turned back, she had that displeased look again.
"Is Your Highness planning to come with me to the next place?"
Gu Shuyan's words were laced with sarcasm and resentment. Lu Youming could tell she was angry. He gave the guard a look, and the guard immediately placed the item into Gu Shuyan's pearl and jade hand.
"What does Your Highness mean by this?"
Gu Shuyan looked at Lu Youming with a puzzled expression. Lu Youming smiled gently and said, "These things were chosen by Miss Gu, so they are naturally yours. Just now, in front of so many people, I just didn't want people to misunderstand. Please don't be angry with me, Miss."
Gu Shuyan squinted at Lu Youming, gesturing for him to accept the gift, and said, "This evening, I will have someone deliver the silver to the Third Prince's residence."
"No need, these are all gifts from me to Miss Gu." Seeing that Gu Shuyan did not understand his meaning, Lu Youming hurriedly explained.
"One cannot accept a reward without merit. These jewelry pieces are worth nearly ten thousand taels of silver. I'm afraid Shuyan cannot accept such treatment from Your Highness!"
Gu Shuyan directly refused Lu Youming, but Lu Youming did not give her a chance at all, saying, "If Miss Gu is unwilling to accept this gift, then I will have no choice but to bestow it upon her."
Once the word "reward" was uttered, Gu Shuyan had no choice but to accept it, even if she didn't want to. As a commoner, she could not refuse anything bestowed by the royal family, whether good or bad.
"Your Highness, I thank you for your generous gift."
Gu Shuyan readily complied with the greeting, meaning: since you say it's a reward, then it's a reward; she didn't want to acknowledge it as a gift. Fortunately, Lu Youming didn't hold it against her.
Yan Meier was truly astonished to see the two of them pushing and shoving each other like this. It was as if neither of them cared about such a valuable item at all.
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