After returning from Mrs. Gu's place, Gu Mingmou's face had been gloomy, and the maids waiting nearby did not dare to make a sound. Especially Xiuyue felt the strongest. She always felt that after returning from the outside this time, the master seemed a little... It was different, he seemed to have more cruelty, unlike before, even when he drove away the second girl, he did it lightly, as if he was watching a play.
Little did she know that the appearance of Prince Heng had completely awakened Gu Mingmou. Living a new life is not a panacea. She can use the same methods as before to deal with those who harmed her in her previous life, but once those people have a backer, there is not much she can do.
Just like when facing Prince Heng, I had all the means, but none of them could be used on him. If she had power that no one else had, no one would dare to touch her. Now that powerful person has extended an olive branch to her, and as long as she agrees, she will get something beyond her imagination. Likewise, the price she has to pay is equally tragic.
Would Prince Heng be interested in the daughter of a fourth-grade official? Gu Mingmou didn't believe it, but at least he was interested enough in her. Even if this interest doesn't last, she still has other means. In her previous life, Gu Mingyue was able to sit on the throne of queen with her eyes, so she could too, but this was not the result she wanted. She would not expose the secret of her eyes unless absolutely necessary.
If she wants to take advantage of the situation, this person is her best choice. It wasn't until this moment that Gu Mingmou completely gave up the trace of innocence he brought back from his previous life.
"Xiuyue."
"What are your orders, girl?"
"Go and ask around later. The people serving the mother and son may be useful. I want to know who brought them into the Gu family. If that doesn't work, go ask about what's going on in the second room recently." Gu Mingmou sat down. Sitting on the chair, he tilted his head and looked out the window at the mottled tree shadows illuminated by the sun, and spoke with a cold tone.
"Is the girl suspicious of the second girl?" Xiuyue's mind turned and she understood what her girl meant.
"It's better not to be her." Xu Shi's tone was full of murderous intent that was not seen in the past. Xiuyue couldn't help but look up at her girl. When she met those clear eyes, she felt that her eyes were in a trance. It took a long time for her to recover. .
"What, but what's wrong with you?" I saw
Gu Mingmou couldn't help but ask about her strange behavior.
Xiuyue shook her head, "It's nothing serious, girl, don't worry."
Gu Mingmou glanced at her a few more times before looking away, "By the way, go find the peach blossom stone."
"The girl is talking about the piece given by the prince?"
"It's the small one."
Xiuyue nodded, not wondering why the girl suddenly said she wanted to find it after she had put the stone at the bottom of the box and said she didn't want to see it again. Moreover, the origin of that peach blossom stone is a bit strange. I wonder where the girl got it from
The slender white fingers held the brightly colored stone and gradually tightened it. Most men in this world are mean and just think that the less they can get, the better. This is the case for Qi Lang, Prince Heng... he is just a man. She didn't have to do anything but wait.
As evening approached, Gu Yong accompanied Mrs. Gu to the study after dinner. Outside the study, he saw his eldest daughter standing under the corridor, her face hidden in the shadows. When he saw his daughter, he looked a little embarrassed for a moment, but after hesitating for a moment, he stepped forward and said gently: "Why are you waiting here alone without calling the servants?"
Gu Mingmou glanced at the boy who was following Gu Yong, smiled and shook his head, "My daughter is fine, and it's not cold. It doesn't hurt to wait a little longer."
Gu Yong moved his fingers behind his back and asked the maid standing behind Gu Mingmou in a deep voice, "How long have you girls been waiting here?"
Xiuyue lowered her head and replied, "Sir, it will take more than half an hour."
"Why don't you go and communicate?"
Xiuyue said nothing.
"Speak!" Gu Yong raised his voice, frightening the maids and servants around him.
"The girl called someone to pass it on, and she just told me to wait."
The servants were just looking at the dishes and casually perfunctory. No one thought that she had to wait for so long.
Having said this, Gu Tong, the steward who was serving Gu Yong, knelt down with a bang and said repeatedly: "It's my servant who failed to convey the news in time. Please punish me and my eldest lady."
Gu Tong admitted his mistake, and his attitude had reached such a low level that Gu Yong naturally couldn't bear to do anything. Gu Tong had grown up with him since childhood and had been by his side for all these years, let alone
He just neglected Gu Mingmou. Even if he did more, Gu Yong might not touch him.
Look at what she is doing as a legitimate daughter, she is not even as good as a servant. Gu Mingmou sneered in his heart, without showing anything on his face, he just shook his head and said, "Uncle Tong, what are you doing? If it's my fault, it's also my fault. I shouldn't disturb my father and grandmother when they are eating. I just can't see my mother." , the matter is rather urgent, so we can only discuss it with my father."
After all, Gu Yong felt a little uncomfortable hearing his daughter and servant admitting their mistake. He frowned and waved his hand, "Okay, stop kneeling. Tongtong, follow me in, and you guys will stay outside."
My daughter doesn't see him often, so there must be something important to do when she came to see him today. Maybe it has something to do with her mother? Thinking of his mother's tough attitude, Gu Yong also had a headache. Zi Lan just didn't want to recognize the child as his legitimate son, and he felt it was inappropriate. However, his mother's attitude was firm, and he felt uncomfortable being caught in the middle.
Entering the study, Gu Yong sat behind the desk, pinched the bridge of his nose a little tiredly, and asked aloud, "Is it because of your mother that you came to me today?"
Gu Mingmou nodded and shook his head, "Not entirely. Grandma called her daughter over before, and she also met her brother. After all, he is his father's biological flesh and blood. It is his father's decision whether to recognize him or not, and the daughter has no objection."
The eldest daughter's attitude was sincere and not what she said. Gu Yong felt a little more comfortable. As Gu Mingmou said, they were all his flesh and blood. He naturally hoped that their siblings could live in harmony.
Seeing that Gu Yong's eyebrows softened slightly, Gu Mingming understood what he was thinking, and without thinking too much, he said with a little hesitation: "It's just that my grandmother wanted to recognize my younger brother as her legitimate son and keep my younger brother's mother. This is also What does father mean?"
"You don't agree?"
Of course Gu Yong didn't mean this. He just heard his daughter ask and couldn't help but ask back. He also wanted to know his daughter's attitude towards this.
Gu Mingmou raised her head and looked at him, with obvious surprise in her eyes, "Did father agree?"
The objection was so natural that Gu Yong didn't even know what to say.
Gu Ming lowered his eyes and continued, "If the father has agreed, he will terminate his daughter's engagement with the Yongning Marquis in the future."
Gu Yong looked stern and shouted loudly: "Tongtong!"
(End of chapter)