Chapter 529 Accompanying a Blind Date
"Yes, I'll go right away." Zhong Lin turned and left the cell after receiving the order.
In the corner, Lu Youming was stunned as he watched Yun Yichen kill someone.
He hired that person halfway through his journey, attracted by the man's martial arts skills, but he never expected that the man was not an ordinary martial arts master.
"It seems Your Highness has already heard!" Yun Yichen slowly approached Lu Youming. Lu Youming was so frightened that he shrank back, but he was already leaning against the wall and couldn't go any further.
"Lord Yun, I was wrong. I know I shouldn't have had feelings for Miss Gu. Please, please forgive me this time!"
Lu Youming is not a good person. He never hesitated to use force when he schemed against Lu Tianhua and Lu Yuanbin.
He had thought himself to be among the best of the princes, but now it seemed how ridiculous they all appeared in the eyes of these people. On the contrary, it was that sickly-looking Lu Changqing, who rarely showed himself in public, who was truly cunning and scheming.
He had been in a position of power for twenty years, but never before had he felt such fear, not even when facing the emperor. This fear was akin to being close to death, close to the abyss, more terrifying than any other dread.
"You know things you shouldn't know."
Yun Yichen's expression was calm, as if he were narrating an ordinary matter.
Lu Youming felt a chill run down his spine from the look he was being given, and his skin practically stood on end. "I won't tell anyone, I absolutely won't tell anyone."
Lu Youming made a guarantee, but guarantees are the most unreliable things in the world.
Yun Yichen was certain that as long as he released Lu Youming, Lu would immediately run to the emperor and accuse him of colluding with foreign enemies and intending to betray the Great Zhou.
Yun Yichen naturally couldn't let this situation happen, but he also couldn't let Lu Youming die like this. For a moment, this really became a dilemma.
Yun Yichen looked himself up and down, seemingly deep in thought. Lu Youming, startled by his gaze, wet his pants.
For a grown man, a prince of the current dynasty, to be so frightened by a mere subject that he wet his pants was something Yun Yichen had never expected.
"Just like your father, you've done terrible things but are a coward. Don't worry, I won't kill you, but I'll make sure you can never speak again."
After Yun Yichen finished speaking, he stood up and walked out.
In another courtyard not far away, Gu Renjie, Meng Wei, and another man sat facing each other, and for a moment no one spoke.
"I heard that Brother Zhang dislikes the hustle and bustle of the capital, which is why he bought a villa here to live in?"
Seeing that no one had spoken for a while, Gu Renjie had no choice but to take the lead himself.
The young man, addressed as Brother Zhang, nodded upon hearing this. "I really didn't like the environment in the capital, which is why I moved here. Although the villa is a bit far, the environment is quiet and very pleasant."
Young Master Zhang was refined and cultured; although his appearance was not outstanding, his manners and demeanor were impeccable.
Gu Renjie's gaze fell on him, and he saw that he was glancing at Meng Wei out of the corner of his eye, and it seemed that he had a good feeling about Meng Wei.
After clearing his throat, Gu Renjie continued, "Judging from your tone, Young Master Zhang, you also plan to live in this villa after you get married?"
"That's natural. We bought this villa because we don't like the hustle and bustle of the city. Besides, living separately means no conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, so the young couple can live more comfortably."
As Zhang Gongzi spoke, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards Meng Wei, the meaning of which was clear.
But Meng Wei seemed not to understand, staring intently at the tea in front of her, as if trying to bore a hole through the teacup.
For some reason, Gu Renjie felt a little excited looking at Meng Wei like this.
“That may be true, but living outside the city has many inconveniences. For example, if you want to go shopping or buy something, you have to go into the city. Isn’t that a bit too troublesome?” Gu Renjie unconsciously picked a fight with the other party.
The young master Zhang did not know Gu Renjie's identity and only assumed that the Meng family had sent an elder brother from their clan to accompany him. So he quickly explained, "How could this be troublesome? Every day, servants go into the city to buy things. We can just have them buy whatever we need. We will never let Miss Meng suffer any injustice."
Previously it was implied, but now it has been changed to an explicit statement.
Even if Meng Wei didn't want to speak, she had to say it at this moment: "Brother Zhang is very thoughtful. Whichever girl marries Brother Zhang will be very fortunate."
The two families have only arranged for the two to meet, and there is no intention of engagement yet. If this statement by Young Master Zhang were to spread, those who are unaware of the situation would likely assume that the marriage between the two families has already been finalized.
Of course, this matter ultimately doesn't have much impact on men, but it's really going too far for women. In other words, after Mr. Zhang said this, Meng Wei had no choice but to marry him.
Gu Renjie had initially thought that Young Master Zhang was alright after hearing his earlier remarks, but his last sentence made him somewhat displeased.
“Young Master Zhang, we have troubled you for quite some time today, so we shall take our leave now. As for the wishes of both families, I think we should let it go!”
After Gu Renjie finished speaking, he grabbed Meng Wei and started to walk out. When the young master Zhang saw that the other party was angry, he quickly stood up.
"Brother Meng, Sister Meng, it was all my fault for saying the wrong thing. Please don't be angry."
Young Master Zhang put on a self-reproachful look, but Gu Renjie wouldn't even look at him and was about to leave without saying a word.
Now Young Master Zhang was truly anxious and hurriedly stepped forward to stop him: "Brother Meng, Sister Meng, it's almost noon, why don't you stay for a simple meal before you leave?"
Speaking of food, Gu Renjie was genuinely hungry, but he felt that he couldn't stay and eat even if he starved to death.
Just as he was about to refuse the other party's "kindness," several people came in noisily outside the door before he could speak.
One by one, they were all dressed in elaborate dragon costumes, weeping and wailing. When Gu Renjie saw them, he couldn't help but push Meng Wei back a step.
Immediately, all those beautiful women rushed to Zhang Gongzi's side.
"My lord, you must stand up for me!" one charming woman cried pitifully, while another said in a coquettish voice, "My lord, you must also stand up for me."
The scene became chaotic. Young Master Zhang tried to push those people away, but one after another came in, leaving her no time to spare.
"No wonder Young Master Zhang likes villas so much, it turns out he likes to keep mistresses in his golden cage!"
Gu Renjie couldn't help but chuckle and shouted, then without saying another word, he led Meng Wei straight out of the villa.
Until they reached the carriage, Gu Renjie held Meng Wei's hand tightly, never letting go for a moment.
"I knew your grandmother wouldn't agree to find you a family like this. She must be so arrogant, can't she tell right from wrong?" Gu Renjie really didn't have a good impression of Old Madam Meng.
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