Rebirth: Return to Houfu

Chapter 60

"The student has met my cousin." Standing in front of Gu Changlin, Chen Junbao couldn't help feeling guilty, feeling ashamed for no reason.He had never met Gu Changlin before, but he had heard of Gu Changlin's name a long time ago.

My aunt said that Gu Changlin, the little Marquis, is the one to be most wary of in Guhou's mansion.My cousin said that the most neglected person in Guhou's mansion is Gu Changlin, the young master.My cousin even said that the most powerful person in Guhou's mansion is Gu Changlin, the young master.

Obviously they are the closest family of three, but they gave three completely different evaluations.Regarding this, Chen Junbao was always puzzled, and once suspected that Gu Changlin was a cunning villain with two faces and three swords.

Who to meet and what to say.Only this kind of person can show a different side to different people.But after seeing Gu Changlin with his own eyes, Chen Junbao shook his head secretly, denying all the previous speculations about Gu Changlin.

Gu Changlin will not be a cunning villain who is good at maneuvering, nor can he be double-faced.On the contrary, Gu Changlin should be the most upright person.

With Gu Changlin's cold face, cold heart and taciturnity, he can neither speak eloquently nor talk behind his back, so he probably doesn't even know what he is talking about!

"You are?" Gu Changlin knew about Chen Junbao's arrival, but so far he couldn't match his name with his face.

In order to quickly strengthen his own strength, Gu Changlin was already very busy, and devoted himself to studying hard, aiming to gain fame and enter the officialdom.Now that he has fulfilled his wish, he has to deal with several times more entertainment than before, so he has no time to welcome Chen Junbao who has just arrived in the house.

Chen Junbao choked, unexpectedly Gu Changlin's first sentence would be to ask about his identity.Although the two had never met before, as far as he knew, there was no one in Gu Changlin's maternal ancestral home, so it was absolutely impossible for a "cousin" to appear suddenly.What's more, he was obviously the only one who came to Guhou's mansion recently, so how could Gu Changlin not know who he was?

Looking intently at the indifference on Gu Changlin's face, Chen Junbao couldn't be sure for a while whether Gu Changlin's ignorance was intentional or not.

However, no matter whether Gu Changlin pretended not to know his identity or not, Chen Junbao had no choice but to endure his unwillingness and resign himself to his fate.

After hearing about Chen Junbao's identity, Gu Changlin nodded lightly, and there was no other reaction.He didn't even say a single word to Chen Junbao.

Chen Junbao's expression became more and more embarrassed.Compared to the defiant Gu Fangling, the indifferent Gu Changlin is not much better.The two brothers and sisters are both self-respecting and noble characters, and they are more annoying than the other.

Gu Changlin really didn't think there was anything he needed to tell Chen Junbao.Since Chen Junbao is the nephew of Chen Ziyun's natal family, he must be towards Chen Ziyun.For a sudden visit, there must be no plans.

As for what Chen Junbao was planning, Chen Junbao didn't take the initiative to say it, and Gu Changlin wouldn't ask too much.He was not a stranger at all, and even if he spoke, it was just a false politeness, which was a waste of words.

Gu Changlin didn't need to ask, because he didn't want anything from Chen Junbao, and it didn't matter if he was a stranger.But Chen Junbao couldn't keep silent forever.He still needs to establish a good relationship with Gu Changlin, without any delay or delay.

"The student has been in Guhou's Mansion for a few days. He has already met two cousins, but he has not been able to meet his cousin. Therefore, I came here today to meet my cousin. I hope my cousin will not be offended." Chen Junbao's posture The voice is very low, there is no lack of intimacy and flattery in the words, and he wants to establish a relationship with Gu Chang as much as possible.

Unfortunately, Chen Junbao miscalculated one thing.After hearing his words, Gu Changlin was indeed moved, but he didn't go in the direction he wanted, but asked in a cold voice, "Have you met Ling'er?"

"Yes. When the student went to pay his respects to his aunt, it happened that the second girl was also at her aunt's place, so we met by chance." There was no mention of the humiliation that he took the initiative to go to Gu Fangling's yard but was turned away. , Chen Junbao replied modestly and politely.

hello?Gu Changlin's eyes suddenly flashed a look of coldness, and he asked calmly, "What's your impression?"

"Cousin is asking the students' impression of the second cousin? Of course it is excellent. The second cousin has a kind personality, gentle and elegant, and is a model of everyone's lady..." As if a switch was turned on, Chen Junbao began to speak freely about Gu Fang The many beauties of the soul.All kinds of words of praise came out without repetition.

The more Gu Changlin listened, the colder his eyes became.He remembered that Chen Ziyun mentioned years ago that he wanted to betroth Ling'er to the cousin in front of him?

As far as Chen Junbao's appearance is concerned, it is undeniably good.As for talent, learning and character, Gu Changlin has not investigated yet, so he will not comment.

But the fact that Chen Junbao is Chen Ziyun's natal nephew, Gu Changlin judged him as impossible.Some things cannot be erased even after many years.Chen Ziyun's various evil deeds towards Ling'er, Gu Changlin will never forget until his death.

No matter what role Chen Junbao plays in this process, even if he is really honest and kind, he is not worthy of Linger's entrustment for life.It's because Ling'er will inevitably be bullied by Chen Ziyun at that time, and she can't break free and avoid it for the rest of her life.

Although Chen Junbao is credible, but being caught between the elders and his wife for a long time, can they handle the grievances between them smoothly?Can they successfully get rid of Chen Ziyun's vicious thoughts of wanting to kill Ling'er?
Gu Changlin didn't dare to gamble with Ling'er's life, and he didn't intend to gamble this time.His younger sister, Gu Changlin, is neither worried nor lacking in marriage.Taking a step back, even if those blind people don't want to marry Ling'er because of Ling'er's reputation, at worst he will raise Ling'er for the rest of his life.

In the past, he didn't have the ability to openly protect Ling'er safe and sound, but he is different now.Not only because he has already won the top prize in high school and is about to rise to the top, but also because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has promised him that he will protect Ling'er at all costs so that he can enjoy glory and live in peace.

When Wei Qingmo suddenly mentioned this matter, Gu Changlin only thought that Wei Qingmo was trying to win him over, so he was dubious.But when Wei Qingmo talked in detail about Xuanyuan's encounter in Yecheng in the 25th year, Gu Changlin pursed his lips and sincerely expressed all his trust.

No one knows better than Gu Changlin the dangers that Gu Fangling encountered during his trip to Yecheng in the 25th year of Xuanyuan.Just a little bit, he and Ling'er will be separated by yin and yang, and they will never see each other again.

The worries in his heart couldn't be increased, but Gu Changlin became more cautious.If Ling'er's life can be kept safe, he doesn't mind surrendering to Wei Qingmo and will do his best.

As for Ling'er's marriage... Gu Changlin would rather put Gu Fangling where he could see and protect her than handing Ling'er over to an untrustworthy person and putting Ling'er in unknown danger.At least with him here, Ling'er will never be allowed to be bullied and wronged again.

Not knowing that Gu Changlin's consideration of him had come to a conclusion, Chen Junbao still tried his best to show his admiration and admiration for Gu Changlin.Mentioning Gu Fangling many times would inevitably arouse Gu Changlin's disgust. In Chen Junbao's subsequent words, he used the reason of discussing articles to show off his talents as much as possible.

To be honest, Chen Junbao's talents are good, otherwise he wouldn't be a top candidate in the imperial examination high school three years later in his previous life.However, people are selfish.After unilaterally condemning Chen Junbao to death, it is impossible for Gu Changlin to treat Chen Junbao differently just because of his talent.

On the contrary, because Chen Junbao was really talented and learned, Gu Changlin was even more worried about whether Linger would be attracted by such a Chen Junbao.It is an ancient and unchanging truth that beautiful women love talented men.What's more, this talented man came prepared, and it may be even more difficult to guard against.

Therefore, while Chen Junbao was showing off his talents, Gu Changlin had already started to figure out how to drive Chen Junbao away from Linger without a trace.Should I ask my grandmother for help, or secretly ask Gu Qing and Lan Yan to take extra precautions?
Wei Qingmo received the news that Chen Junbao had appeared in Guhou's residence, one step earlier than Gu Changlin.However, he did not take the expulsion action immediately, but waited for Gu Fangling's reaction before discussing it.

After more than a year of close observation, if Wei Qingmo still can't see that there is something wrong with Gu Fangling, then this life will be in vain.

Although Wei Qingmo didn't know Gu Fangling from his previous life, he had sent someone to investigate everything about Gu Fangling, so he couldn't say he knew everything about him, and he didn't know much about it.

Regardless of whether it was the past life or the present life, based on Wei Qingmo's knowledge of Gu Changlin, he can completely conclude that it is impossible for Gu Changlin to watch Gu Fangling fall into the abyss of pain.

Since Gu Changlin clearly knew that Chen Ziyun had murderous intentions towards Gu Fangling, how could he allow Gu Fangling to marry Chen Ziyun's nephew?I'm afraid Gu Fangling was angry with Gu Changlin, completely disregarding his elder brother's objection, and insisted on confronting Gu Changlin!

Based on the fact that Gu Fangling married Chen Junbao in the previous life, Wei Qingmo dared to be sure that the information he held was correct: the relationship between Gu Fangling and Gu Changlin in the previous life was as cold and distant as rumored.

But this time again, when Wei Qingmo first met Gu Fangling, he quickly noticed that Gu Fangling's feelings for Gu Changlin were unusual.It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the trust of the whole body and mind.

Even to a certain extent, because of Gu Fangling's active approach, Gu Changlin did not deliberately alienate Gu Fangling as he did in his previous life, and his actions to protect Gu Fangling overtly and secretly showed signs from time to time...

The trajectory of the previous life seems to be the same, but there are traces of inconsistency everywhere.Even if Wei Qingmo wanted to pretend that he didn't notice, it would be very difficult for him to do so.

However, because that person was Gu Fangling, Wei Qingmo wouldn't go into it even if it was a little weird.

Believing that Gu Fangling would not follow the old path of her previous life, Wei Qingmo was not at all worried that Chen Junbao would get his wish again.As superiors, Wei Qingmo and Gu Changlin have completely different ideas.A student, no matter how knowledgeable he is, if his heart is not correct, he will lack the minimum talent.Such a person is nothing to worry about, let alone a pillar of the country.

Unaware that Chen Junbao's arrival had aroused various thoughts, Gu Fangling was staring at the invitation in a daze.

"Miss, the third prince invites us, shall we go or not?" Lan Yan still remembers that the brocade box Wei Qinghao sent almost killed her last time.Therefore, facing Wei Qinghao, she subconsciously felt fear.

"Of course I don't want to go." Gu Fangling sighed softly and picked up the invitation, "But I have to go."

Lan Yan opened her mouth and closed it again.What her lady said was right, she had to go if she didn't want to, who made that His Highness the Prince?No matter how powerful they are, they can't fight against the royal family, otherwise they will kill themselves.

"Take this to the eldest girl's room." If she had to go, it didn't mean that Gu Fangling couldn't do anything.Compared to facing Wei Qinghao alone, she is more willing to draw an alliance.Although, this alliance is doomed not to be of one mind with her.But at the moment, Gu Fangyao is definitely the best help to help her avoid Wei Qinghao.

"Miss wants to..." Lan Yan opened her eyes wide in astonishment, and then laughed happily.

Such an opportunity to show off, presumably the eldest girl will never let it go.And as long as the eldest girl is gone, the third prince may not be able to find a gap to stare at her young lady.At least, I just wish that her family's young lady would be a transparent big girl, and she would not agree.

Although Lan Yan didn't know the connection between Gu Fangyao and Wei Qinghao in her previous life, what she thought in her heart was not far from the truth.With gratifying expectations, Lan Yan didn't hesitate much, and quickly sent the invitation stickers to Gu Fangyao's hands.

"You mean, this post was sent by the second girl?" The signature on the invitation was "Wei Qinghao", which was enough to surprise Gu Fangyao.However, the person who invited the letter was Gu Fangling, which made Gu Fangyao unhappy.

Not to mention, Gu Fangling deliberately asked people to send invitation stickers for her to review.Is it to show off, or to provoke?No matter which one it is, it is enough to make Gu Fangyao very angry.

"Yes. Lan Yan next to the second girl said that after the eldest girl reads the post, she will understand." The person who spoke was the little girl next to Gu Fangyao, named Mu Ye.She is not as highly valued by Gu Fangyao as the big girl Zhaocai, but she can speak in front of Gu Fangyao.

Gu Fangyao snorted coldly, and unconsciously grasped the invitation in her hand.I didn't pay attention for a while, but actually crumpled the post.

It was at this time that Zhao Cai, who came in one step later, said, "Lan Yan also said that the second girl wants to invite the eldest girl to visit the third prince's residence together."

"What?" Gu Fangyao's expression was startled, and she looked over in disbelief, "The second girl really said that? Why didn't Mu Ye mention it just now?"

Sudden questioned by Gu Fangyao, Mu Ye trembled in fright, and replied in a trembling voice: "But when Lan Yan handed the invitation to me, she didn't...didn't say..."

Mu Ye and Zhao Cai's narrations are obviously not on par, no matter who is true and who is false, there are discrepancies.Gu Fangyao lowered her face, and looked at the two with an unfriendly expression.

Gu Fangyao has always known that not only the masters and masters will fight in the mansion, but the servants will also have intrigue everywhere.She never deliberately restrained the servants in the house, but she felt it was unnecessary.Only with a competitive heart can she do things better for her, and the ultimate beneficiary is her master.

But right now, it was clear that there was a scene she least wanted to see.Mu Ye and Chao Cai were only focused on fighting, but they forgot their duty as servants, and they didn't even do the minimum communication.

One step ahead of Mu Ye, Chao Cai explained: "When Lan Yan came, it was received by the servant. But before the slave and Lan Yan finished talking, Mu Ye went into the room to report to the girl."

Listening to Zhao Cai's words, Mu Ye felt chills all over her body and her face was ashen-colored.She just saw that Chaocai was getting too much limelight recently... Who would have thought that Lan Yan would hide the most important words before finishing her sentence.

"Mu Ye, go down and receive the punishment yourself." Gu Fangyao turned cold, and did not give Mu Ye a chance to explain, "Ten big boards."

Mu Ye was too scared to speak a word.He hated Chaocai so much that he wanted to die, but there was nothing he could do, so he had to obediently go out and be punished.Having been by the eldest girl's side for so long, she knew very well in her heart that begging for mercy was useless, and what she got in return would only be more punishment.

The ten boards will not kill Mu Ye, but it will also make her lie in bed for a long time.Those of them who are with the eldest girl have long been used to it, and even the torturers will use light force appropriately, so as not to hurt the root.Mu Ye knew in her heart that Zhao Cai might as well give way.

Hearing Mu Ye's muffled groan coming from the yard, Zhao Cai's thoughts drifted unconsciously, and suddenly she remembered the scene where the second girl rushed to stand in front of Lan Yan that day.

Or maybe in the eyes of the eldest girl, the second girl was extremely embarrassed that day, and she dared to challenge her like a leopard.If His Highness the Crown Prince and the Young Master hadn't appeared, the next one to be beaten would definitely be the second girl.

But in Zhao Cai's heart, the second girl on that day was shining with light that she had never seen before.Warm, powerful, something she yearned for...

Beside the eldest girl, Chao Cai claimed to be the most favored.But Zhaocai knows better than anyone else that if she encounters Lan Yan's situation that day, even if she is beaten to death, the eldest girl will not hit a stone with an egg, let alone try to save her without hesitation.In the eldest girl's heart, she is just a worthless servant, death is not a pity, and it is not worth bothering at all.

The more thoroughly she looked, Zhao Cai no longer expected Gu Fangyao's trust and reuse.As long as you don't care about your master, you won't feel sad.Even if she is ruthlessly abandoned one day, she will not be hard to accept.

That's why he envied the servant who was with the second girl, and couldn't help but make friends with Lan Yan.Even if they couldn't make a joke on the surface, the two of them would care about each other from time to time in private, and occasionally get together to chat about the big and small things in the house.

Of course, they are very measured and will subconsciously avoid each other's masters.Whether it's the eldest girl or the second girl, they tacitly put an end to related topics.

For this, Chaocai is very grateful to Lan Yan for her understanding, and also very grateful for the quiet warmth and consideration from the little sister.

Mu Ye didn't know what Chao Cai was thinking, so she was only thinking about competing with Chao Cai for favor.If she knew, she would definitely not regard Chaocai as a thorn in her side, maybe she would regard Chaocai as air, and never take Chaocai to heart again.How can such a person with no ambition be worthy of being her opponent?

(End of this chapter)