Cheng Xiran wasn't being modest either. "It's naturally out of the ordinary. Otherwise, how could I have written *Anecdotes of the Capital*?"
Hearing this, Young Master Gu burst into laughter. "It seems that the eldest young lady has a good sense of humor. It's really rare."
Cheng Zhiyue sat there quietly on one side. Since Young Master Gu Yuanqing came here, she had basically said nothing. In her heart, she was determined to become the Princess of the Regent. How could she have any improper relations with other men?
It was all her old and good - for - nothing grandmother's fault. Why was she in such a hurry to find a husband for her? Even though Gu Yuanqing had admired her for a long time, he still couldn't catch her eye.
After hearing about his family background, Liu thought it was good, so she asked him to stay. She replied to his questions for Cheng Zhiyue in a desultory way.
An outsider might even think it was Liu who was looking for a husband.
"I've learned so much thanks to my stepmother's good teachings."
Cheng Xiran pretended to be obedient, looking like an innocent and harmless young lady.
Liu naturally didn't object to this. As if it was a serious matter, she nodded and smiled, then began to talk about how she had raised such two excellent daughters. Most of the time, she was just praising Cheng Zhiyue.
"Why isn't my sister saying anything?"
Cheng Xiran asked with a gentle smile, which earned her a disdainful look from Cheng Zhiyue. But there was a guest today. Since someone admired her, she naturally had to maintain her perfect image at all times.
So she reached out to support her forehead, gave Gu Yuanqing a meaningful look, and murmured, "I didn't sleep well last night. I have a bit of a headache."
Gu Yuanqing was about to pick up the conversation, but Cheng Xiran beat him to it. "But I think my sister has a rosy and glowing complexion. Weren't you lively and energetic this morning? Why do you feel unwell now?"
Cheng Xiran could already imagine that Cheng Zhiyue must be resentful at this moment.
But she probably wouldn't show it on her face because she still had to maintain the image of a noble young lady.
"If the second young lady isn't feeling well, you might as well go back to your room and rest first."
Gu Yuanqing said gently.
It seemed that this young master was really in love with Cheng Zhiyue.
Liu couldn't help but step forward to help Cheng Zhiyue stand up. Then, looking at Gu Yuanqing apologetically, she said, "Young Master Gu, please take a short rest here. I'll take Zhiyue back to the backyard first. Don't leave, Young Master Gu. Wait until the prime minister comes back. We'll have dinner together later."
With that, she supported Cheng Zhiyue and walked around the pavilion back to the backyard.
Cheng Xiran watched as Gu Yuanqing's eyes dimmed as their figures disappeared.
Suddenly, she could already imagine this Young Master Gu's ending.
She never liked to meddle in other people's business, so she didn't act like a by - stander to advise him. She was about to go back to her own room when Gu Yuanqing called her. At this moment, there were only the two of them in the main hall, and the maids were waiting outside.
"May I be so bold as to ask Miss Cheng if you've ever heard the saying 'As long as Qingfu lives, the troubles of Lu will never end'?"
Only then did Cheng Xiran give him a proper look. He was quite good - looking.
Sensing the coldness in his words, Cheng Xiran replied calmly, "If you don't know the chief culprit who causes chaos, you'll never get peace... May I ask what you mean by this, Young Master Gu?"
"Nothing. I'm about to be the county magistrate of Shoufang County. When I went there to take office yesterday, I heard some interesting stories. Since you're so learned, Miss Cheng, I just wanted to discuss them with you."