Chapter 369 A Completely Different Atmosphere
Ye Lanxin felt a little guilty, and didn't know how to explain when she saw Zhou Qinzhu with a confused face.
Zhou Qinzhu held the jade and said, "Mother, how about I return this thing? After all, I am a child of the Zhou family..."
Ye Lanxin sighed and said, "Take it. It's a gift from our elders after all. There's no other intention behind it."
Zhou Yuxiu took Ye Lingyue away directly, even if Ye Lingyue wanted to hear something.
Zhou Yuzhi had no choice but to glance at Ye Lanxin and follow her.
The Ye family came over from the other side with inquiring looks on their faces.
"Sister, what did Minister Xue say to you just now?" Ye Cheng asked immediately.
Ye Chi was also a little anxious, but seeing that Zhou Qinzhu was still there, he did not speak immediately.
"Nothing, I just sent a greeting gift to Qin Zhu. We are still in the palace now, so it's not appropriate for us to talk. Let's talk about it when we get back."
Ye Cheng wanted to ask something, but was stopped by Ye Chi.
"Yes, that's right. My brother-in-law has gone far away. Sister, you should go back quickly. Minister Xue has returned anyway. We can always figure it out."
Zhou Qinzhu was confused throughout the whole process, and her doubts became stronger and stronger. She didn't understand why Xue Chenglun was so enthusiastic about her.
Ye Lanxin took Zhou Qinzhu's hand, who looked bewildered, and said softly, "Qinzhu, no matter what happens, you are the apple of my eye. I will always protect you."
Zhou Qinzhu felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard this. She held Ye Lanxin's hand and said, "Mother, I understand. I will always be with you."
Seeing Zhou Qinzhu calm down, Ye Lanxin let go of her and said, "Okay, let's go back quickly to save your father from worrying."
The atmosphere in the Zhou family became different from before, all because of Xue Chenglun.
Zhou Yuxiu and Zhou Yuzhi were not unaware of Xue Chenglun's past relationship with Ye Lanxin, but they had not figured out how to deal with it.
When the second branch of the Xue family was exiled, they originally thought that these people would never come back.
Zhou Zhili didn't say anything to Ye Lanxin along the way, and he still had a stern face when he got home.
This made Ye Lanxin a little nervous, but she couldn't explain it proactively, so she could only continue the awkward situation.
The Zhou brothers had already had a quarrel at the palace banquet before, and they were not in the mood to help mediate, so they said goodbye and returned to their own courtyards.
Only Zhou Qinzhu is left, and this is the person Xue Chenglun really cares about.
"Qinzhu, go back to your yard first. I have something to say to your mother."
Zhou Zhili thought about it and decided to ask some questions.
Zhou Qinzhu looked at Ye Lanxin, confirmed her mother's expression, then bowed and left.
"What's going on with Xue Chenglun? Have you been in contact with him all these years?"
Ye Lanxin was not so nervous when she heard this.
"No, we haven't communicated through letters in these years. After all, he was sent by the Emperor to inquire about Yamato's news. He must have his own way of finding out about Teizhou. Master, you have to believe me."
As soon as Ye Lanxin finished speaking, a hint of doubt flashed in Zhou Zhili's eyes, but he did not attack immediately. Instead, he remained silent for a while.
He knew Ye Lanxin's personality very well. If they really had private dealings, she would not answer so frankly.
However, Xue Chenglun's appearance did make him feel uneasy. After all, he was closely related to his wife's past marriage, and she was a widower, not a divorced woman.
"He was appointed as the Minister of Rites right after he came back. It's obvious that the emperor wants to use him. You have to be careful when interacting with him in the future..." There was a hint of warning in Zhou Zhili's tone.
Ye Lanxin nodded quickly, her eyes full of sincerity: "Master, I understand. I won't do anything to let the Zhou family down."
Zhou Zhili looked at her with mixed feelings.
He believed in Ye Lanxin's character, but the appearance of Xue Chenglun did disrupt his plans.
"Well, go back to your room first and let me be alone." Zhou Zhili waved his hand, signaling Ye Lanxin to leave.
Ye Lanxin breathed a sigh of relief and left without saying anything else.
If Zhou Zhili really kept asking, she would probably reveal her secrets.
The Gu family was really lively at this time.
Gu Yuxuan's performance today was so good that everyone was praising him.
"I didn't expect that Yuxuan has made such progress after studying with Mr. Changbai for a period of time..." Zhuang Hefeng said with emotion.
Gu Congyun also couldn't stop smiling. He had been holding back at the banquet today. If he laughed, it would ruin his serious image.
There is no need to hide anything at this time, and the admiration for the youngest son is from the heart.
"Yes, this kid really showed off today. He not only brought honor to our Gu family, but also to Dayao..."
Gu Congyun's eyes gleamed with pride as he continued, "Mr. Changbai is a powerful man. If it weren't for his soft words, I'm afraid he wouldn't have entered the world at all. It's Yuxuan's blessing to receive his guidance."
Zhuang Hefeng nodded in agreement. "Yes, who would have thought that Yuxuan would achieve what he has today? It seems that this child's potential is truly limitless."
Other members of the Gu family also echoed this, expressing their admiration for Gu Yuxuan in words.
Gu Ruanci has already said that it is enough for her to thank her senior brother, and there is no need to disturb him specifically.
Song Changbai also heard about what happened at the palace banquet today, and actually he had already hidden himself away. Like Gu Congyun, he wanted to avoid damaging his own image, so he found an excuse to avoid meeting the Gu family today.
Especially Gu Yuxuan, if he is treated too well, I am afraid he will not be as obedient as before.
Gu Yuting patted Gu Yuxuan's head and said, "Little brother, you've been in the spotlight enough today, and you didn't say anything too extreme. The real harsh words were all said by the prince..."
Gu Yulou didn't say anything, but he smiled when he looked at Gu Yuxuan.
It's just that he usually smiles too rarely, and suddenly looking at Gu Yuxuan like this made Gu Yuxuan feel guilty.
"Third brother, isn't your face stiff? If you can't smile, then don't smile. I always feel like you're going to beat me up..."
The Gu family members burst into laughter, and Gu Yulou also restrained his unfamiliar smile, but did not bother with him.
Gu Yulou coughed lightly and said, "Don't talk nonsense, kid. I just think that your performance today is really impressive."
Gu Yuxuan chuckled. He knew that although Gu Yulou didn't talk much, he loved him in his heart.
He leaned closer to Gu Yulou and whispered, "Third brother, you should learn how to laugh, otherwise how will you find me a sister-in-law in the future..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yulou immediately asked, "Don't force me to beat you up when you're at your peak... You know, Third Brother doesn't like to refuse others..."
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