Judging by the age, it should be Ji Mingxuan’s mother. Gu Chengyu pulled Zhu Pang, and the two quickly left the place.
Zhu Pang followed behind Gu Chengyu, hesitating to speak. He looked at the upright figure ahead, steadied his mind, and then caught up.
"Jinyu?" Zhu Pang walked next to Gu Chengyu, turning his head to glance at Gu Chengyu’s calm and composed profile.
Gu Chengyu acknowledged with a sound, thinking Zhu Pang wanted to ask about returning to the countryside with him.
"I ntioned your matter, but it will only work if your parents agree."
Hearing this, Zhu Pang paused for a mont, "Was it you who did that thing?"
Although not explicitly stated, Gu Chengyu knew which matter he was referring to.
"If I say it wasn’t, would you believe it?" Gu Chengyu said softly.
Since deciding to bury the matter with Kong Shuhuan in his heart, he would not bring it up with Zhu Pang again.
Zhu Pang glanced at Gu Chengyu again, wanting to say that he didn’t believe it.
Because Zhu Pang knew Gu Chengyu was good at martial arts, dealing with Ji Mingxuan would be a piece of cake, wouldn’t it?
The aphrodisiac might really be Ji Mingxuan’s, but why Ji Mingxuan would carry an aphrodisiac, he couldn’t figure out. Maybe he was trying to trap so girl?
He knew Ji Mingxuan a little, that guy was quite ambitious!
He just wanted to marry the daughter of a noble family to aid his political career.
Although unaware of the specific details inside, Zhu Pang was grateful Gu Chengyu could appear in ti to save the girl who was about to be sched against.
As for Ji Yuying, could he not see, or what? That girl was willing after all!
"I believe!" Since Gu Chengyu didn’t want to admit it, Zhu Pang had no plans to probe further.
He patted Gu Chengyu on the shoulder, "Good brother, well done!"
He believed Gu Chengyu did it partly to stand up for himself.
He had long noticed Gu Chengyu’s loyal nature, or he wouldn’t have befriended him, nor would he be so unguarded in front of Gu Chengyu.
Gu Chengyu felt a bit guilty for hiding this matter from Zhu Pang, but he did it to ensure Zhu Pang and Kong Shuhuan could interact without any doubts in the future, these were benevolent lies.
The two entered the seats one after the other, and Zheng Lun breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing them co over.
Gu Chengyu glanced over, seeing Lu Chen sitting and conversing with others. Gu Chengyu was a bit puzzled; why didn’t Lu Chen join the excitent this ti?
"What exactly happened? Why did Heir Qin call you over?"
Zheng Lun saw the two sitting down without speaking, feeling a bit curious.
Bian Yunyi and Tong Qiutang also sat at the sa table, knowing Zhu Pang had just gone to find Ji Mingxuan.
But now that Zhu Pang and Gu Chengyu ca back, with no sign of Ji Mingxuan, sothing probably happened, right?
Everyone has a bit of gossip in them, Bian and Tong longed to squeeze over to Gu Chengyu and find out what really happened.
Lu Chen glanced at Gu Chengyu; he had actually gone to inquire about the events earlier.
Therefore, he was fully aware of what happened to Ji Mingxuan.
Even knowing that Ji Mingxuan implicated Gu Chengyu.
However, with such rough tactics from Ji Mingxuan, trying to fra Gu Chengyu was impossible.
As to whether Gu Chengyu did it, he couldn’t think of any other suspect besides Gu Chengyu.
Speaking of which, Zhu Pang naturally got excited.
"You wouldn’t believe it, today Ji Mingxuan truly made a fool of himself." Zhu Pang laughed with glee, his face full of schadenfreude.
Zheng Lun, upon hearing this, also lit up with interest.
"What exactly happened? Tell us quickly!"
Zhu Pang pulled Zheng Lun aside, whispering in low tones. Well! The voice wasn’t low at all, actually.
As expected, many around were drawn in by Zhu Pang’s words, quietly gathering around.
Gu Chengyu didn’t interrupt Zhu Pang, as this was the host’s intention. Even if Zhu Pang didn’t say anything, the other young masters would.
"Oh! Didn’t think Ji Mingxuan was so daring, has he eaten a bear’s heart or leopard’s gall? I think he just wanted to use today’s flower appreciation event to do wrong!"
Zhou Yuewei exclaid in astonishnt, though he also liked fun, he would never dare do such a thing.
"To have such foul thoughts about won, this Ji Mingxuan really is..."
So couldn’t tolerate Ji Mingxuan’s actions, as any gentleman of integrity would be justified in looking down on Ji Mingxuan.
However, most of the crowd were still teasing.
"Hey? How skillful is Ji Mingxuan? The Eldest Princess and they all went, yet he remained unmoved? Can’t see it! I see his tear ducts are black, eye whites yellow, looks like excessive debauchery, yet still so capable?"
These were all male guests. So idle youths, having drunk a bit, began to care less.
"Psh! Didn’t you just say? Slled the aphrodisiac. But, you spotted all that? Did you learn to read faces from so little nun?"
This comnt imdiately drew laughter from everyone.
"Shoo shoo! Don’t talk nonsense, what little nun? That’s a religious person..." Feeling exposed, the person hurriedly denied.
Gu Chengyu shook his head; they revealed their ugly side once drunk. Right now, the posture of these people matched the commoners they usually looked down upon.
"Hey? Brother Cong Guang, you haven’t said which house the lady belongs to!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyu quickly looked over. Discussing this matter publicly wasn’t appropriate, as it involved a lady.
Though eventually, everyone would know, but it shouldn’t co from Zhu Pang’s mouth.
Fortunately, Zhu Pang had so tact, waving his hand, "You’ll know in due ti, won’t say here."
In a few days, if there’s news about which family the Ji Mansion is to engage with, everyone will know who’s involved.
However, a lady’s reputation would be almost ruined by then, inevitably looked down upon.
But this was Ji Yuying’s choice, none else to bla.
Should the engagent talks between the two families fall through.
Then her identity should be kept secret, as she might still have marriage prospects, right?
However, families of officials would not let such a woman marry, in the end, all they might offer was a mat or a wooden fish.
Kong Shuhuan currently felt a bit uneasy, with her mother gone for so long and still not returned, did sothing really happen to her cousin?
Coupled with her previous visit to Hanlan Pavilion lingering in her mind, she simply wasn’t in the mood to sit through the banquet.
She was still worried that Gu Chengyu would tell Zhu Pang about it, as the two had a good relationship.
Although she went to see Zhu Pang, would he think she was a shaless girl?
She now felt regret and upset, if Zhu Pang held this against her, planning to break off the engagent, then the consequences were obvious.
Yao ngxian saw Kong Shuhuan restless, quickly stepping up to comfort her, "Sister Kong, are you worried about Miss Ji? Don’t worry! Miss Ji may just be feeling unwell, Aunt is probably tending to her!"
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