Though Lichun felt displeased with Nanny Liang’s involvent in adult matters, Nanny Liang’s rules were very good, and Lichun couldn’t find fault with her.
"Sir!" Ming Mo rushed into the room and stopped speaking imdiately upon seeing Lichun inside.
"Sir! I shall also go to the main kitchen to have a look."
Lichun glanced at Ming Mo, knowing there was sothing to discuss with the master, so she tactfully excused herself.
Gu Chengyu nodded. He had finished washing up and was waiting for breakfast.
Ming Mo’s gaze fell on Lichun. Looking at her graceful face, his expression seed strange, yet with so understanding.
"Stop staring, she’s gone." Gu Chengyu spoke teasingly, with eyes full of laughter.
"Ah?" Ming Mo blushed instantly upon hearing this, his ears turning red.
"Have you taken a fancy to Lichun? That girl is ticulous and steady in temperant. If you are interested, I can ask for you?"
Seeing Ming Mo looking so intently at Lichun, Gu Chengyu thought Ming Mo had feelings for her.
It was quite possible for young boys and girls of similar age, who frequently t, to develop feelings over ti.
Ming Mo quickly waved his hand to deny it: "Sir, you misunderstand, I don’t, Lichun..."
Ming Mo suddenly stamred. He didn’t deny having a slight fondness for Lichun, but it wasn’t to the degree of infatuation.
He was thinking about sothing earlier, not expecting to be caught by the master red-handed.
Lichun was pretty, and her temperant was steady, seemingly without any faults.
But Lichun didn’t seem interested in him; even if he asked, it would only be wishful thinking.
Because they both served the master, he and Lichun often t.
He felt that Lichun’s attitude towards him wasn’t special, just mundane interactions.
When they bumped into each other otherwise, they only exchanged greetings, and barely spoke a few words.
In fact, he also knew Lichun might have an interest in the master, after all, the master was dashing and handso like Pan An.
And exceptionally capable, becoming a Sixth Rank official at such a young age, with an unlimited future ahead.
If he were in her shoes, he would naturally admire the master too.
But he also clearly knew the master had no romantic feelings for Lichun.
"Lichun is a good girl, if you’re not proactive, don’t regret it later!"
Gu Chengyu thought Ming Mo was being shy, so he chuckled and advised him.
Ming Mo glanced at Gu Chengyu’s expression, saw him leisurely sitting at the desk, likely about to practice calligraphy, so he hurriedly stepped forward to prepare the ink.
"I see that Lichun has no special interest in , afraid she might not fancy . Let’s talk about it later!"
Gu Chengyu, after picking up the brush, put it back down again, looking at Ming Mo in surprise, "Oh? Are you lacking confidence?"
He glanced at Ming Mo, who was a slightly fair and handso youth.
With fair skin, a tall figure. Most importantly, he wasn’t impetuous like most young n and was very stable.
If one were to consider a lifelong partner, Ming Mo would undoubtedly be a good choice.
No elders in the family, no need to serve a mother-in-law, marrying him could make one the head of the household.
Ahem! Of course, it doesn’t an it’s good without a mother-in-law.
But undeniably in these ancient tis, if a mother-in-law disapproved of the daughter-in-law, the daughter’s life would be tough.
Ming Mo has good judgnt and responsibility. If Lichun married him, her future wouldn’t be bad.
Moreover, Ming Mo’s appearance fits the current aesthetic; he knew there were plenty of maids in the mansion paying court to him.
Ming Mo smiled bitterly, "Maybe the ti hasn’t co yet! I’m not in a hurry; marriage is about fate."
Gu Chengyu originally wanted to probe Lichun’s thoughts; now hearing Ming Mo’s words, he temporarily dismissed the idea.
Maybe Ming Mo hadn’t thought it through; considering it’s a lifelong matter, it wouldn’t be wise to ddle.
Otherwise, if the wrong match was made, wouldn’t it create a pair of mismatched individuals?
Gu Chengyu never paid much attention to Lichun; she usually seed very proper, so he never thought in other directions.
But he also knew Lichun should be fifteen or sixteen, an age to be considering marriage prospects.
He decided to let Lichun serve less closely in the future to avoid any rumors.
Actually, Gu Chengyu didn’t let Lichun serve closely; she only managed his clothing and food.
"Ahem! Sir, yesterday soone t with Second Master, our people followed. But those people were very cautious, seeming to go to another courtyard, and I’ve already sent soone to investigate the owner of that courtyard."
Ming Mo reported the previous night’s events to Gu Chengyu. Although it’s yet to be determined who it was, he believed that by closely monitoring the courtyard, they would eventually find out who was behind it.
Gu Chengyu frowned upon hearing this, "Make sure to closely monitor that courtyard, and send two more people to keep an eye. Quickly find out who the actual owner is, but be aware that the apparent property deed owner may not be the real proprietor, so pay special attention."
"Yes!" Ming Mo turned, intending to leave and quickly arrange the tasks Gu Chengyu instructed.
"Wait! Keep an eye on the person who contacted Gu Changbai. If they co out, follow them; don’t lose them. Also, have soone infiltrate and check if Xiao Yao is being held there."
If that courtyard truly belonged to the person behind, Xiao Yao being held there was likely.
But if it’s an illusion technique, then the contact undoubtedly must report back to their master.
Ming Mo thought this was a significant matter; those people were indeed very cautious and prudent.
...
"Jinyu! The courtyard your Steward Chen helped find before is quite spacious, much more comfortable than our old one."
Ye Zhiqiu excitedly told Gu Chengyu as soon as he got on the carriage.
"Your previous courtyard was indeed too small, and the neighboring residents weren’t straightforward; moving out was a good choice."
Gu Chengyu smiled. The Ye Family, previously living frugally, rented a courtyard that was too small.
The woman next door always took advantage by coming over to the Ye Family, leading to a poor relationship between her and Ye’s mother.
"But it’ll take so ti to repay you for the rent; I need to use it first for renting a shop."
Ye Zhiqiu felt a bit embarrassed, as the recipe was Gu Chengyu’s, the courtyard was rented with his help, and now even the shop was relying on Gu Chengyu to find.
"Saying that is too formal, as long as you repay when you earn the money, I’m hard-pressed!" Gu Chengyu deliberately joked.
Since Ye Zhiqiu used the silver to rent and stock up the shop, the carriage hadn’t been bought these last two days, and he was hitching a ride with Gu Chengyu to the Hanlin Academy for attendance.
"You’re this wealthy, do you wish to beco a miser?"
Ye Zhiqiu said with so grievance, compared to Gu Chengyu, he truly was penniless.
Gu Chengyu laughed heartily and then asked about Ye Zhiqiu’s shop affairs.
"Has your eldest sister learned? The broth of the spicy skewer must be done well, and preparing the ingredients each ti takes quite so ti. But they mustn’t cut corners."
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