Chapter 860 The Truth - Twenty Years Ago 21
Princess Baiyun and Bai Xu went out to eat. They had just decided which restaurant to go to, and before they even stepped into the restaurant, a pair of hands grabbed her feet.
"ah!"
Princess Baiyun screamed in fright and looked down to see a noble young man dressed in fine clothes.
Although they had met before, Princess Baiyun did not recognize Xu Menglong.
Startled, she took a step back and hurriedly stood behind Bai Xu.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I slipped and startled the young lady."
Xu Menglong realized he had frightened the woman he longed for, so he quickly got up and bowed to the two of them in sincere apology.
"It's alright, young master. Please be more careful next time."
Princess Baiyun did not speak; instead, Bai Xu spoke on her behalf.
After saying that, Bai Xu helped Princess Baiyun to walk inside, but how could Xu Menglong let them leave like that?
He would think of this woman whenever he had a spare moment these past few days, and now that he had finally met her again, he couldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.
"Young master, young lady, I felt really bad for offending this young lady earlier. Since you two are here for a meal, if you don't mind, how about I treat you to this meal as an apology?"
Xu Menglong had indeed frightened Baiyun, so it's understandable that he would say such a thing.
only……
Bai Xu looked Xu Menglong up and down, and for some reason, he felt that this person looked somewhat familiar.
Moreover, he felt that the other party's purpose in saying this was not entirely pure.
"It was just a minor accident, young master, there's no need for such formality."
Bai Xu gave Xu Menglong no chance at all and led Princess Baiyun directly into the restaurant.
The waiter had noticed the commotion, but since it was a matter between guests, he didn't feel comfortable intervening.
Upon seeing the two enter, the waiter hurriedly greeted them with a smile, "Would you two gentlemen prefer a private room or the main hall?"
Private rooms are usually located upstairs, which is quiet and you don't have to worry about too much, while the main hall, although noisy, is a good place to avoid suspicion.
Upon hearing this, Bai Xu looked around and said to the waiter, "A private room."
"Waiter, I'd like a private room too."
Seeing that Bai Xu was unwilling to be with him, Xu Menglong thought that it would be good if they didn't sit together and eat in the same restaurant.
He smiled at Bai Xu, but Bai Xu only nodded slightly.
Seeing the two of them like this, the waiter clasped his hands together and said, "Sirs, we only have one private room left. Why don't you make do in the main hall for a while?"
The waiter's smile held a hint of apology, but Xu Menglong's expression froze.
Seeing him just staring at him without saying a word, and although there was no sign of complaint or dissatisfaction on his face, Xiao Er couldn't help but shiver.
For some reason, Xiao Er felt that this man was dangerous, as if he could be killed if he did not meet Xiao Er's expectations.
The waiter was so frightened he couldn't speak, and the three of them were forced into this stalemate.
"Brother, why don't we let him come with us?"
Although this person had frightened her earlier, she couldn't stand still any longer. Besides, the young master didn't seem like a bad person, so she whispered to Bai Xu.
Bai Xu turned to look at Princess Baiyun in confusion, but Xu Menglong had already bowed to the two of them and said, "Thank you, Miss. This meal today will definitely be on my behalf."
After saying that, he gave the waiter a wink, and the waiter immediately led the three of them upstairs.
Bai Xu didn't want to have dinner with Xu Menglong at all, but since his younger sister had asked, what could he do but bite the bullet and go along with it?
Bai Xu was afraid that Xu Menglong might do something, but fortunately, Xu Menglong was a well-mannered young man and did not overstep any boundaries during the meal.
After hearing many interesting stories from him, my opinion of him improved considerably.
After that day, Xu Menglong finally learned Princess Baiyun's name. Upon returning to his residence, Xu Menglong took out Princess Baiyun's portrait and wrote an inscription on the back.
Of course, the two siblings knew nothing of this, because they were plotting to sneak into the Marquis's residence at night.
Judging from the daytime situation, the Marquis's residence is not heavily guarded. As long as he bypasses a few fixed sentry posts, he should be able to enter the old lady's courtyard smoothly.
Once midnight had passed, Bai Xu, dressed in night clothes, went out and wandered through the city, finally arriving at the gate of the Marquis's residence.
Bai Xu closed his eyes and recalled what Gu Jin had told him, then slipped into the Marquis's mansion along the corner of the wall.
Along the way, Bai Xu successfully evaded the guards patrolling the Marquis's residence and soon arrived at the old lady's courtyard.
The courtyard was very quiet at this time, and all the lights in the rooms were off, so they must be fast asleep.
Bai Xu jumped down from the wall and was about to walk towards the main house when suddenly his eyes lit up as a group of people surrounded him.
He squinted and looked over; who else could it be but Gu Jin leading the way?
Did you know I was coming?
He had just been here during the day, and Gu Jin was waiting for him here with his men that night. This was enough to prove that Gu Jin had seen through his intentions during the day and deliberately lured him here.
"Yes, I knew you were coming."
Gu Jin didn't hide anything. Although Bai Xu was cautious in his speech, as the eldest son of the Marquis's family, he had studied with the Seventh Prince since childhood. How could he not see such a simple thing?
Taking a step closer to Bai Xu, Gu Jin was no longer the amiable and friendly person he had been during the day. He said sternly, "Tell me, who exactly are you?"
Although Bai Xu claimed to be the son of a merchant, he had already infiltrated the mansion, so how could Gu Jin possibly believe his deceitful lies?
Bai Xu removed his face mask, revealing a different side of himself than his usual gentle demeanor, instead exuding the noble air befitting a crown prince.
"What does it matter who I am? If I say I'm a good person, would the prince let me leave?"
After Bai Xu finished speaking, he looked at Gu Jin with amusement. Although they were not close friends, they could be considered half confidants.
Gu Jin is the kind of person who would go to great lengths for his friends, but similarly, if someone were to have designs on him, especially his family, Bai Xu is certain that even if they are his best friends, he would not stand idly by.
"You think I wouldn't dare to touch you?"
Gu Jin was enraged by Bai Xu's attitude. He had genuinely considered Bai Xu a friend these past few days, but Bai Xu had used him to deceive him.
"I didn't think that way." Bai Xu shook his head, but still did not answer Gu Jin's question.
Gu Jin stared at Bai Xu for a long while before his voice softened: "Who exactly are you? What is your purpose in coming to the Marquis's residence?"
Gu Jin had already made a concession; he hoped Bai Xu would confess on his own initiative, but Bai Xu had no intention of telling him.
"You will soon find out who I am, but as for the purpose of my visit to the Marquis's residence, I cannot disclose that information."
After hearing Bai Xu's answer, Gu Jin gritted his teeth and shouted, "Su Bai Xu, don't force me!"
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