Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

"I heard that on the second day after you arrived in the capital, you went to Xu's residence to visit Xu Chengyu, the head of the Luxi Academy. Since you know you want to visit your teacher, why don't you know to visit our family members?"

Gu Mingxuan stared fixedly at Gu Yunji, the questioning intent in his eyes was too obvious, as if he had settled his account.

Gu Yunji felt guilty for a while when he was asked, and said with a sneer: "My uncle is the chief examiner of this year's exam, and my elder brother and I are candidates for the exam. The reason why we didn't come to visit is to avoid suspicion, not to mention that we also communicated with each other..."

"What about me? I'm not an examiner who can take the exam, so there's no need to avoid suspicion, right?" Before he could finish speaking, Gu Mingxuan interrupted, "There are quite a few members of our Songjiang Gu clan in the capital, although most of you don't It’s too familiar, but you should know me, right? Now that you’ve come to the capital, why didn’t you tell me to come and see my cousin?”

When going out, the first thing to do is to visit old friends and relatives. The two brothers Gu Yunji naturally understand this truth.But Gu Mingxuan has been an official outside for many years, and neither Gu Yunji nor Gu Yunxiao are very familiar with him. In addition, before Gu Yunxiao was promoted, their family was not taken seriously, and they had very little contact with the Gu family in Fucheng. The original body still met Gu Mingxuan when he was a child On both sides, the relationship is not very close.

The most important thing is that Gu Mingxuan is now the son-in-law of the Prince of Pingyang, and lives in the Prince's Mansion with his wife, the Lord Yonghe.Without an elder like Gu Yuanhui to take the lead, Gu Yunji and the others couldn't afford to rush to the gate of the Prince's Mansion. That's why they kept procrastinating from seeing Gu Mingxuan. Who knew he would come here by himself.

Even though he thought so in his heart, he couldn't say that on the face. Faced with Gu Mingxuan's questioning, Gu Yunji was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to answer.

Gu Yunxiao stood up and explained: "When we first arrived in the capital, it was the twelfth lunar month, and the king of Pingyang County had a high prestige among the clan. During that time, there should be many guests visiting. The mansion must be very busy, so it is not easy to disturb. Cousin is usually busy with business, so it is rare to be free in the first month, and all our cousins ​​in the capital have already made arrangements, so we don't want to trouble you."

Hearing the words, Gu Mingxuan was not forgiving, but instead heaved a long sigh, his expression pretending to be sad: "In the end, it's because I have neglected you all these years and made you feel grudges, so that's why you worry about this and that. If you really treat me as your own People, just came to the county prince's mansion, how could they care so much."

Gu Yunji's brows twitched wildly when he heard it, and he said quickly: "What is the meaning of what cousin Mingxuan said? We are cousins, and we are all from the same clan of our own family. How could we treat you as an outsider? This time it is me and big brother I was negligent, and when we are free another day, we will go to the door to apologize to our cousin in person."

Gu Yunxiao was afraid that Gu Mingxuan would really hurt his heart, so he quickly added: "There's no need to change another day, why don't my cousin stay for a light meal today? I'll go and book a banquet right away!"

"That's not necessary."

Gu Mingxuan sniffed his nose, and immediately put away his sad and sad expression. His face became as fast as turning over a book, and his expression instantly returned to calm. He said solemnly: "Today, I made an appointment with my wife to go to the riverside to enjoy flowers. Another day."

He just pretended his feelings?He was almost fooled by that mournful look, his acting skills are really good.Gu Yunji gritted his teeth, his expression almost tensed.

Gu Mingxuan picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if he had forgotten how sad and true he was just now, and said nonchalantly: "There is no need to eat, and I will wait until you have time to visit. Today I am mainly entrusted by my cousin to represent him Come to see you, and tell you a few points that you will try."

It turned out that Gu Mingxuan not only didn't take their negligent visit to heart, he didn't even take the initiative to visit them out of intention, he just came here on behalf of Gu Yuanhui.Thanks to him, he felt a little guilty just now, feeling that he had let down Gu Mingxuan's sincerity, but in fact, he didn't care at all, but he was acting affectionate on his own.

In any case, Gu Yuanhui still has to give face.Gu Yunji suppressed the speechlessness in his heart, managed to maintain a kind smile on his face, and pretended to listen attentively: "Cousin Mingxuan, please tell me."

"Cough, cough, cough." Gu Mingxuan put down his teacup and cleared his throat, and was about to speak, but looking at the two pairs of serious and focused eyes in front of him, he suddenly lost the desire to speak, so he picked up the teacup again:
"Forget it, forget it, anyway, it's some old-fashioned things, what about answering questions carefully, don't dirty papers... I think you can hear calluses in your ears, so I won't waste my words, you should pay more attention to yourself."

After waiting with ears pricked up for a long time, but only waiting for such a sentence, Gu Yunji almost didn't hang up in one breath.

Whether they like to listen to it is one thing, but it's another thing whether Gu Mingxuan says it or not. How could anyone come all the way here just to say "Be careful yourself"?He didn't mind the trouble.

No wonder Xu Shujing had such a bad attitude the first time he met Gu Yunji. If there was such a person among his colleagues who was good at changing faces, speaking annoyedly and acting very well, he would still be tortured madly, and naturally he would catch and bite whoever he wanted.

As if sensing that Gu Yunji was speaking ill of himself from the bottom of his heart, Gu Mingxuan raised his eyes and glanced at him, and asked casually, "I heard that cousin Yunji passed the provincial examination last year?"

Gu Yunji complied, and put a smile on his face again: "Yes."

"It's really good to be able to pass the Jieyuan exam at the age of 17." Gu Mingxuan nodded appreciatively, "If my cousin can pass the exam this time, it will be the first genius of the Gu family in a hundred years."

The smile on the corner of Gu Yunji's mouth froze, fearing that his ears would be misheard: "...what, a hundred years... the first genius?"

Gu Mingxuan's expression remained unchanged, and he explained seriously: "I was 17 years old and 20 years old, and I was honored as the first genius of the Gu family in a hundred years. My cousin is also 17 years old, and is currently listed as the second genius. Wait for you this time If you become a Jinshi, your speed will surpass me, and you deserve it for being the first genius in the Gu family for a hundred years."

Gu Yunji took a deep breath, and looked at Gu Mingxuan with a bit of admiration. How did Gu Mingxuan calmly say the exaggerated and shameful words "the first genius in a century"?Still speaking so calmly?
The name of genius has always been bestowed by others, and no one will take the initiative to put it on himself.What's more, although 20-year-old Jinshi is rare, it is not rare in the world. Even if it is placed in the Gu family, it can only be regarded as relatively outstanding in the past few decades, not at all worthy of the first genius in a century.

It seems that the gap between Gu Mingxuan and Gu Mingan is not as big as Gu Kaili imagined, at least in terms of cheekiness, the two brothers are almost as thick.

Before Gu Yunji could figure out how to reply, Gu Mingxuan looked at the sky outside, stood up suddenly and said, "It's getting late, I should go back and accompany my wife to enjoy the flowers. I wish the two cousins ​​a try this time." I won, and I will leave." After finishing speaking, he turned and left without waiting for the two of them to react.

Looking at the back of Gu Mingxuan going away, Gu Yunji finally came back to his senses after a long while, and it was quite difficult to speak:...Cousin Mingxuan's temperament is really unexpected..."

"Yes." Gu Yunxiao shook his head and smiled, and gave a very incisive word, "The character is very rich."