The warm sun shines obliquely, and a gentle breeze blows.
The few remaining bamboo stalks in the courtyard swayed in the wind.
Beside her, a woman dressed in an elegant light-colored dress casually played with a bamboo leaf. Her long, flowing black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and a sweet fragrance wafted out, adding a touch of allure to this serene woman.
The maid Lanxin beside him blushed and her heart pounded.
"Has there been any letter from the Luo family?" Gu Jingchun asked her.
Gu Jingchun has been back for some time now, and things have been peaceful during this period, so she has found something to do.
I discussed a small collaboration with the eldest son of Minister Luo.
Lan Xin shook her head, and hesitantly asked, "Miss, do you really want to marry Young Master Luo?"
"Although he is the son of a high-ranking official, he is homosexual and not a good match for you. If you were to marry him, wouldn't that be..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun glared at Lan Xin.
"You silly girl, I only went to him because he's gay."
Otherwise, do you want me to marry that mentally challenged third prince?
"Or do you want me to be caught by that living devil? Have you forgotten why we came back?"
Gu Jingchun has been living a very successful life these past few years.
They have money and manpower, but what they lack is power.
That's why she and her son offended a powerful figure they couldn't afford to offend.
Gu Jingchun released his information in order to avoid him, which led to him being found by the Marquis's mansion.
Since she now desires power, the Marquis's mansion is an invaluable stepping stone.
However, the Gu family is also a den of wolves, and now that His Majesty is wary of them, it's only a matter of time before they fall from power.
Therefore, before returning, Gu Jingchun arranged a suitable marriage for himself.
After getting married, she can not only live her own life with her son, but also use it as a springboard to get what she wants.
At this moment, the maid Xiaoman rushed over.
"Miss, something terrible has happened! The young master has been taken away by the second young lady and the second young master."
After Gu Jingchun returned, the Yongning Marquis's Mansion was unwilling to send him away, so they took the opportunity to recognize Gu Yunjin as their second daughter.
Upon hearing that his son had been in an accident, Gu Jingchun stood up.
"What happened?"
As Gu Jingchun hurried toward Gu Yunjin's courtyard, he listened to Xiaoman's story.
"The weather is nice today. I noticed that the young master was a little tired from practicing calligraphy, so I took him for a walk in the garden."
Xiaoman's voice was tinged with anxiety as she spoke quickly.
“There is a small pond over in the garden. The young master was reading by the pond and said that you like to eat fish, so I can catch one for you. I just found it funny at the time and hadn’t explained to the young master when the second young lady arrived.”
She went up to the young master and said she would take him to play. The young master was unwilling and wanted to walk away, but the second young lady grabbed his hand.
In the end, no one knows how it happened, but the second daughter fell into the water.
Just then, the second young master arrived and rescued the second young lady. He also said that the young master had pushed the second young lady into the water, and angrily took the young master away.
Xiaoman regretted it more and more as she talked.
"It's all my fault for not keeping a close eye on the young master, which allowed someone to take advantage of the situation."
"Young Master didn't want me to come to you, but I was really worried, so I rushed back."
After hearing the whole story, Gu Jingchun nodded.
“You did the right thing. Xi’er has been taken advantage of and is definitely angry right now. Naturally, she doesn’t want you to tell me. However, this is the Yongning Marquis’s residence after all, and we must not act rashly.”
As they were talking, the group arrived at Gu Yunjin's courtyard.
Her courtyard was enormous, filled with pavilions, towers, carved railings, and a small garden. Every brick and piece of wood was exquisitely crafted, reflecting Gu Yunjin's status in the Yongning Marquis's mansion.
As soon as he entered, Gu Jingchun heard an angry voice.
"She definitely did it on purpose!"
"Your health is already poor, and now you've fallen into the water. What if you get sick as well?"
"I knew she wasn't going to stay put. We've already brought her back, but she's still not satisfied. She even instigated a child to frame you. It's absolutely despicable!"
"I'm going to teach him a lesson today!"
Gu Jingchun followed the sound and walked over. As soon as he got closer, he saw Gu Jinxi's small figure.
He stood in the corner, his face puffed up with anger, clearly trying to suppress his rage, but his clasped hands also revealed his helplessness.
Gu Jingchun frowned slightly and called out softly.
"Seele".
Gu Jinxi suddenly looked up, her puffed-up face instantly turning into a smile, and she happily ran towards Gu Jingchun.
"Mother-"
He grabbed the woman's leg, his small face full of guilt.
"Mother, I think I've caused you trouble!"
"No trouble at all! Leave the rest to Mother!"
Gu Jingchun reached out and pinched his son's chubby nose. "Is Xi'er scared?"
"I didn't!" Gu Jinxi shook her head, looking smug. "They tried to fool me, saying that my mother instructed me to do it, but I didn't fall for their trick!"
"Good boy!"
Gu Jingchun affectionately patted Gu Jinxi's head.
Just then, a very thin man rushed over aggressively.
"Gu Jingchun, what exactly are you up to? You just got back and you're already targeting Yun Jin. Is she really that much of an eyesore to you?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun glanced at Gu Nansheng indifferently, then continued to coax Xi'er.
"Xi'er, be good, go back and read your book for a while, okay?"
Seele nodded obediently.
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