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Chapter 90 Honeydew Melon
The eldest brother was indeed like this. Even though he later married the eldest sister-in-law and took two concubines, he did not think that he cared about the eldest sister-in-law and the two concubines in the backyard.

Everyone says he is smart and insightful, but few people know that he has never understood his elder brother.

Now that so many years have passed, my brother is still so indifferent. I don’t know whether I should be happy or disappointed.

Hearing his brother's comment, Gu Changting did not deny it. He just smiled faintly and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp. However, at that moment, a vague figure flashed quickly through his mind.

On the other side, Shu Yunfu, who got a few melons, was a little silent. She looked a little dazed all the way back to Yizhuxuan. She was a little timid about Gu Changting's concern for her. After all, they had been calculating from the beginning, and sincerity was too much of a luxury for her.

However, this kind of entanglement did not last too long. After returning to Yizhuxuan and drinking a cup of tea, she had put it out of her mind. She had too many things to worry about, and love between men and women was not within her consideration.

"Yuyan, go there tomorrow and ask Annan to help me keep an eye on the candidates for this autumn exam and see if there is anything unusual about them."

"Yes!" Yuyan was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't understand why the young lady suddenly cared about the Autumn Examination, she still responded obediently, thinking that she could go talk to Annan tomorrow.

Shu Yunfu ignored Yuyan's little thoughts and fell into deep thought. Although Gu Changting didn't say what he was worried about just now, it seemed that it was indeed related to Gu Changning's return this time.

She remembered hearing the servants say that Third Master Gu Changning had been living in Mingxin Academy all year round to teach students and recuperate due to his health.

He would usually only return to the Duke of England's mansion on important days, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and the birthdays of the old Duke and the Duchess. He would only be in the mansion a few days a year, and it was obvious that the Autumn Examination was not on these special days.

However, she did not see Gu Changning at the Duke of England's Mansion during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. She only saw Liu accompanying the old Duke's wife to count many good things and send them to Mingxin Academy.

The days that were supposed to come back in the past did not come back, and the days that were not supposed to come back have now come back. Coupled with the troubles that Gu Changting did not deny, she boldly guessed that it should be related to this autumn examination!
As for whether her guess is correct, we will know after the investigation is completed.

Now that Annan has arrived in the capital, his industry has been successfully expanded. It is easier for her to collect information than before when it was just Su Niang alone. If there is anything wrong with the candidates participating in the autumn examination, she will be able to detect it quickly.

but……

As Shu Yunfu stroked the white porcelain teacup with her fingertips, guesses kept flashing through her mind.

What will happen in the autumn exam? Leaking of test questions? Cheating?

The Liang Yi Sect has been very active recently. Could it be that the Liang Yi Sect is going to cause trouble again in this autumn examination?

Thinking of this, she herself was amused by the idea. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Liangyi Sect set fire and assassinated the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. Later, they crippled one of Meng Xichen's legs and made enemies with the Duke of Protectorate. Now they are being cracked down and wanted by the court. They are in a miserable state and have suffered heavy losses. If they still want to take action against Qiuwei at this time, then she can only say that the people of the Liangyi Sect have ulterior motives, but are just fools!

Obviously, based on her understanding of the people in the Yin-Yang Sect, they were not stupid.

The warm water washed away the foul air from her body. After bathing, Shu Yunfu sat under the ginkgo tree in the yard, feeling refreshed, letting the night breeze blow away the moisture between her hair, enjoying this beautiful night.

Qiu Tang smiled and cut a melon for her aunt, saying with a smile that meant something: "My Lord, you are so thoughtful. This is the first time I have seen such a precious fruit. I know it is delicious just by smelling it." Seeing this, the maid Hongye rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "That's right. The recipe of my aunt is very precious. Although my Lord doesn't say it, this melon is the best reward. With the support of my Lord, who dares to gossip about my aunt behind her back in the future?"

"Reward?"

The smile on her face paused, and Shu Yunfu looked at Hongye.

"Yes, I think the Duke also likes the food in our Yizhuxuan, otherwise why would he give such a precious melon to my aunt."

Hongye nodded eagerly, looking at her sincerely with her big watery eyes.

The aunt trusts Yuyan and Qiutang the most. If she doesn't think of a solution, there will be no place for her by the aunt's side in the future.

He looked at her deeply, and seeing that she really thought so, he glanced at the servants around him, "Do you think so too?"

Everyone was confused and nodded, "Auntie, is there...something wrong?"

"Ah……"

She lowered her head, her loose hair fluttering in the wind, her long eyelashes fluttering to cover the tears in her eyes, "Nothing is wrong."

She just felt that it was a little ridiculous that she was a little moved by a few melons just now. She and Gu Changting had never been equal.

Throwing away the thoughts in her mind, Shu Yunfu was still smiling, but her smile was less warm. "Wash and cut the melons. Everyone can taste the melons."

Life is short, why bother with so many things? Living a carefree life is the real freedom.

Shu Yunfu slept peacefully that night. In her dream, she owned a luxurious mansion with carved beams and painted rafters, thousands of acres of fertile land, countless gold and silver treasures, and many handsome boys surrounding her. She was happy and free like a fairy!
A good dream directly affected her mood the next day. Her face was flushed and she looked so good. Even though she knew that Gu Changting had stayed in Liu's room last night, her heart only ached slightly and she turned around and started another happy day.

Gu Changning's return to the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion did not bring any major changes to Shu Yunfu's life. She continued to live a carefree life.

But no matter how free and easy she was, she did not forget one thing: keep a close eye on the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion!

Meng Xichen's legs were broken, and he was half disabled. However, he hated his enemies so much that he wanted to destroy the world, but his father and brothers would not let him take revenge, let alone help him. They only said to "be patient and endure", and that revenge should be considered in the long run.

But who is Meng Xichen? He is a dandy boy who is uneducated and only knows how to eat, drink and have fun. Neither endurance nor long-term planning have ever existed in the life of the third son of the Meng family, and he will never do so!
It is conceivable that Meng Xichen, who has always been arrogant and self-willed, was filled with hatred but had no outlet to vent it, and was warned not to do anything. This made him very angry and resentful.

In the end, he even resented his father and brothers who refused to avenge him and tried to stop him.

(End of this chapter)