Chapter 483 A Few Words
After receiving Gu Yuxin's response, Gu Shuyan didn't say anything more about the matter.
Upon arriving at the location of this year's tea garden conference, the three sisters were helped off the carriage by their maid.
A servant spotted Gu Shuyan from afar and immediately approached her with great awareness, saying, "Miss Gu, your esteemed guest has been waiting for quite some time!"
The servant, with a fawning expression, hurriedly led Gu Shuyan and the other two inside.
Gu Shuyan glanced at the servant, but seeing his respectful demeanor, she didn't ask any further questions. The only person who would arrange for someone to wait for her outside the tea garden must be Yun Yichen!
With a slight smile, Gu Shuyan felt much happier thinking about how Yun Yichen had come to wait for her so early.
However, when she arrived at the place with the servant and saw the Crown Prince of Wei sitting inside after the door was opened, Gu Shuyan's smile immediately froze on her face.
"It seems Miss Gu does not wish to see me?"
Gu Shuyan's expression was too obvious. Even if the Crown Prince of Wei didn't say anything, everyone present was smart enough to see it.
Gu Shuyan was pulled back to her senses by the words of the Crown Prince of Wei. Looking at the Crown Prince of Wei who was looking at her with a gentle expression, Gu Shuyan quickly forced a smile, "This humble woman simply did not expect it to be Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"So, Miss Gu means she wants to see me?" The Crown Prince of Wei followed up on Gu Shuyan's words, his flippant tone causing Gu Shuyan's face to twitch involuntarily.
What kind of comprehension does this person have? Can't she tell that she's just being polite? Does she expect her to agree with her and say, "Yes, I just don't want to see you"?
While secretly cursing in her heart, Gu Shuyan hurriedly explained on the surface, "Your Highness misunderstands. That's not what I meant at all. Your Highness and I have only met twice; it was just a chance encounter."
No way! She was engaged, and if someone with ulterior motives spread the Crown Prince's words, she'd be finished. She could disregard her reputation, but what about Yun Yichen? What about the Marquis's mansion? So she had to sever all ties with this guy.
Seeing Gu Shuyan's strong aversion to being associated with him, the Crown Prince of Wei smiled slightly and then gestured for her to enter. "I was just joking with Miss Gu. Chuxia really liked the gift Miss Gu gave her before, so I came to thank Miss Gu on her behalf."
Upon hearing the words of the Crown Prince of Wei, Gu Shuyan breathed a sigh of relief. She also felt that the Crown Prince of Wei wasn't too bad; he was even able to explain things for her, so he seemed like a good person.
As for what kind of gentleman he was, Gu Shuyan no longer considered him a gentleman when he said things that could be misunderstood.
"Your Highness has come from afar, and it is only right that I, as the host, present some gifts." Gu Shuyan continued following the words of the Crown Prince of Wei, but she did not make any move to sit down.
Seeing that Gu Shuyan did not intend to talk to him any longer, the Crown Prince of Wei couldn't help but curl up his lips slightly and said, "Miss Gu has two younger sisters accompanying her, is she afraid to say a few more words to me?"
Gu Shuyan wasn't actually afraid to speak with the Crown Prince of Wei, but she was feeling uneasy all day and wanted to see Yun Yichen as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
But now that the Crown Prince of Wei has said so, it would be unreasonable for her to still have reservations. So she hesitated for a moment and then moved to sit in front of the Crown Prince of Wei.
"I wonder what Your Highness's purpose is in having someone bring my daughter here?"
The Crown Prince of Wei was no idle man; since he had gone to such lengths to keep him here, he must have something to say to him.
"Does Miss Gu still remember what you gave to my younger sister before?" The Crown Prince of Wei asked directly, without beating around the bush.
Gu Shuyan nodded; she naturally knew what that thing was. "Why did Your Highness bring this up?"
Seeing Gu Shuyan's puzzled expression, the Crown Prince of Wei pursed his lips and said, "Miss Gu, why are you pretending to be confused? Doesn't that nine-linked ring symbolize the Ninth Prince, the Wise Prince?"
"Of course, I am not here to question Miss Gu about why she alluded to Prince Xian and asked me to facilitate this marriage. Rather, I would like to ask Miss Gu what the other layer of meaning behind this is?"
If it weren't for the guidance of the nine-linked rings given to him by Gu Shuyan, the Crown Prince of Wei would have found it difficult to make a decision and ask the Emperor of Zhou to grant him a marriage.
"Another meaning?" Gu Shuyan blinked her innocent big eyes, as if she couldn't understand a word the Crown Prince of Wei said.
After the two looked at each other for a moment, seeing that Gu Shuyan seemed genuinely unaware, the Crown Prince of Wei smiled slightly and waved his hand behind him.
"Alright, bring me the return gift I prepared for Miss Gu."
Upon receiving the order, the guards behind him hurriedly had a maid bring over a brocade box, which looked to be made of rather expensive material.
At the same time, upon seeing Gu Shuyan arrive at the room where the Crown Prince of Wei was, the people waiting around immediately began to chatter amongst themselves.
"I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince visited the Marquis of Yi'an's residence before. Could it be that the Marquis of Yi'an's residence reached some kind of agreement with the Crown Prince of Wei in private?"
A young man with a folding fan looked in the direction Gu Shuyan entered, adopting a profound and aloof demeanor.
"Marquis Yi'an has always been loyal and would never have any disloyalty to the Great Zhou Dynasty. In my opinion, it's possible that the Crown Prince of Wei has taken a liking to Miss Gu."
There were also those who didn't believe Gu Jin would defect to the enemy and stood up to defend him; their answers were more convincing.
"But Miss Gu is engaged to the Grand Secretary. Even if the Crown Prince of Wei has taken a liking to Miss Gu, he can't just steal someone else's love!"
"Who said that an engagement is a sure thing? Don't forget who our Grand Secretary is. Faced with such a handsome and refined young master as the Crown Prince of Wei, it's hard to guarantee that Miss Gu won't be tempted."
A group of young men were talking all at once, and a woman in formal attire standing nearby couldn't help but stomp her foot in frustration.
"Gu Shuyan, you're nothing but a country bumpkin. What makes you so popular?" The woman said through gritted teeth, glared at the door, and then turned and strode away with her maid.
After the woman had walked away, Sun Ruoyun slowly stood up, a faint smile appearing on her face as she looked in the direction the woman had left.
"Miss, it seems Miss Gu is in danger. Should we help her?"
The maid beside her glanced at Sun Ruoyun and asked cautiously.
Having grown up alongside Sun Ruoyun, she had some understanding of her. However, Sun Ruoyun shook her head after hearing this, saying, "Gu Shuyan previously treated my olive branch like dirt. Helping her might not make her grateful. Let them make a fuss for now; it won't do us any harm."
"Yes, Miss."
The maidservant suddenly understood after hearing Sun Ruoyun's words and couldn't help but admire her young mistress even more.
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