Chapter 604: Don’t Believe (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Zeng Ya quickly adjusted her emotions and continued, “This woman is a new servant I bought after coming to the capital. I originally bought her because I felt sorry for her, a young widow from a poor family, all alone in the world. Who would have thought that she would… Sigh!”
Zeng Ya sighed softly. Her eyes narrowed and were as deep as the night.
After she recognized Gu Yanfei, she had originally considered sending her trusted aides back to her hometown in Huaibci to investigate. Unexpectedly, before she could convince her father and brother, she actually bumped into Li Zhaodi outside the Myriad Herb Hall.
The heavens were probably on her side. She had originally planned to go to the Myriad Herb Hall and meet Gu Yunrong by chance, but she met Li Zhaodi instead. At that time, Li Zhaodi had knocked down an old woman who had tried to scam her. The old woman had asked her to pay for the medicine, and Li Zhaodi had said that she was Gu Yunrong’s sister.
Zeng Ya acted as a good person, giving money to the nanny to help Li Zhaodi and then coaxing information out of Li Zhaodi. It was just bait, and Li Zhaodi came seeking opportunities on her own.
It was extremely easy for someone like Li Zhaodi to manipulate and use her.
It was God who gave me the opport unity! Thinking of this, Zeng Ya’s heart beat faster. She said gently, “It’s all my fault.”
Although some things exceeded her expectations today, fortunately, there were generally no mistakes.
Zeng Ya’s heart beat faster. She glanced in the direction of the wooden bridge on the lake again.
The spring breeze blew, and the lake rippled with the wind. The water was shimmering. Occasionally, a few willow leaves would drift down from the willow trees by the lake. They would land on the lush green grass or float on the sparkling water.
Chu Yi, who was dressed in a moon-white robe, walked down from the wooden bridge on the lake. He was elegant and leisurely, with a faint smile.
On his right, Chu You walked side by side with him. The uncle and nephew ignored each other as if they were strangers.
Behind them were seven or eight young masters with different appearances. They were chatting and laughing, beaming with joy.
The group of young masters had just gotten off the bridge when a high-pitched and excited male voice suddenly came from the other end of the bridge. “Ah Shen, Brother Xian… Wait for me!”
A young master in a lake blue beard shouted and chased after them from behind, panting from running.
Several young masters turned around and looked at the person in surprise. “Chu Jia, why are you only here now?”
“I came as fast as I could,” Chu Jia explained roughly. With a smile on his face, he bowed to Chu Yi and Chu You, who were at the front. Only then did he greet the other young masters of the imperial family familiarly.
“Ah Shen.” Chu Jia smiled cheekily and pushed a round-faced young master in green. “Why did you ignore me just now?”
Chu Shen staggered a step away from his cousin’s push. A silly smile appeared on his round face as he touched his nose. “Cousin Jia.”
“Haha! Chu Jia, you still don’t know, right?” Another square-faced young master with a lily-colored face interrupted with a smile. He grinned teasingly. “Chu Shen is thinking about his future wife.”
Chu Jia asked in surprise, “Ah Shen, are you engaged?”
“No,” the square-faced young master said happily. “This kid has his eyes on the eldest daughter of the Du family, but his mother doesn’t agree. Just now, this kid boldly begged His Majesty…”
“I didn’t expect this kid to be so bold now. In the past, when his mother said one, he didn’t even dare say two. Now that he’s older, he’s no longer listening to hsi mother.” Another young man in black with thick eyebrows and big eyes sighed. “I wonder what kind of girl will like a silly kid like you?”
“Ah Shen has always liked beauties. She must be a beauty,” Chu Jia said with a smile.
“You’re right.”
“This kid is very shallow. He doesn’t like talented women and only likes beauties.”
“Ah Shen, tell me yourself, is she beautiful?”
These young masters chatted and laughed as they teased Chu Shen. They kept talking, making Chu Shen blush.
Chu Shen blushed and said, “I think she’s quite beautiful.”
“Oh, love is blind, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!” Chu Jia jeered shamelessly. He winked frivolously and tried to get close to Chu You with a smile. “Uncle Kang Wang, don’t you think so?”
Chu Jia thought that Kang Wang’s wedding was approaching and thought that he was in high spirits when it came to happy events, so he teased him.
However, Chu You’s face was as dark as water. He glanced at Chu Jia with a dark gaze, making Chu Jia’s heart skip a beat.
Beside him, Chu Shen almost choked on his saliva. His expression was conflicted.
The Gu Mansion in Reed Alley had been sealed off by the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Even Kang Wang and Gu Yunrong’s marriage had been delayed. Kang Wang was in a fit of anger, but Chu Jia was really rubbing his nose in it..