110 Bloodline
Madam Gu felt more or less guilty and repeatedly comforted herself. She was prioritizing the overall situation.
She took two more sips of tea and composed herself. She called Granny Li in and instructed, “The Eldest Young Master is back today. Get the kitchen to prepare some of his favorite dishes tonight and get the others to come over for dinner for a lively gathering.”
After receiving the order, Granny Li left.
The entire Benevolent Harmony Hall was quickly bustling with activity. Even the bone-chilling wind seemed less cold.
The maidservants went to the various rooms and courtyards to pass a message for them to come to the Benevolent Harmony Hall for dinner in the evening.
After ten minutes, Bai Lu returned with a smile and said, “Eldest Young Master and Second Lady are running horses in the martial arts arena. I think Second Lady’s riding skills are really not bad.”
Gu Jian looked thoughtful. He raised his hand and waved Bai Lu away.
Just as Bai Lu had said, Gu Yuan and Gu Yanfei each rode two horses, one red and one black, around the martial arts arena.
“Sister, your Akhal-Teke horse is indeed extraordinary.” Gu Yuan jumped down from the back of the red horse and gently touched its slender neck. He praised, “The name Hongyu is also good.”
Gu Yanfei also got off the black horse and smiled sweetly. She also gently touched Hongyu’s neck and said, “I like it too.”
Thinking of his sister’s valiant and high-spirited appearance when she was riding the horse just now, Gu Yuan let out a low chuckle, his eyes gentle.
They all had the blood of their father flowing through them, and it was in their nature.
“Big Brother.” Gu Yanfei reached out and pinched Gu Yuan’s sleeve with two fingers, shaking it coquettishly. “I’ve arranged to go hunting with Miss Wei Jiu in a few days. Big Brother, you’re on leave anyway. Do you want to go for a walk?”
How could Gu Yuan not agree to his sister’s invitation? He smiled and said, “Alright, I’ll go with you.”
“Do you have any prey you want? I’ll catch it for you.”
Gu Yuan wanted to make up for the losses of the past 14 years. He wished he could pluck the moon from the sky to please his sister.
Gu Yanfei looked at Gu Yuan, who was less than a foot away from her, in a daze.
It had been the same in her previous life. Gu Yuan had always wanted to please her and do something for her.
However, at that time, she was solitary, timid, and introverted. She was always uneasy and worried about personal gains and losses. She was afraid of troubling Gu Yuan, afraid that he would not like her, so she rejected his good intentions time and time again.
If he took a step forward, she took a step back; if he took another step forward, she took another step back…
There was always a barrier between her and Gu Yuan, preventing them from getting close to each other.
Until Gu Yuan held her hand tightly before he died and said that he was an unqualified brother, that he should have sheltered her and supported her…
He left her just like that. The dead and the living had nothing left but regret.
Before he died, his gaze of self-blame and regret had been engraved in the depths of her heart.
He had regrets, and so did she.
“Brother.” Gu Yanfei shook Gu Yuan’s sleeve again, her eyes bright. “Then hunt a small sable for me. I want a snow-white one.”
“Okay,” Gu Yuan agreed.
“Actually, I have something to ask of you,” Gu Yanfei said in a coquettish tone, her voice high-pitched.
“What is it?” Gu Yuan lowered his head and looked at his sister, who was half a head shorter than him. The corners of his lips curled up, and his angular facial features softened.
It was great that his sister had asked him for help so familiarly. Just like all the sisters in the world, when facing their brothers, she naturally made requests.
He couldn’t help but raise his hand to tap her nose.
“Big Brother, you know Murong Yong, right?” Gu Yanfei said slowly. “I heard that Murong Yong is also in the Divine Arms Battalion now. Big Brother, you’re going to take over anyway, so you can take a look at this person.”
Gu Yanfei knew that Chu Yi would not lie to her about such a thing, but it was up to Gu Yunzhen to decide if Murong Yong was worth it.
Coincidentally, Gu Yunzhen had not been in the Marquis Mansion recently. It would be her maternal grandmother’s birthday in a few days. The Yan family had specially brought her and Madam Yan to stay for a while, and Gu Yunzhen would not be back for a while.
All she could do was give Gu Yunzhen more opportunities to consider. When Gu Yunzhen made her choice, she would help her clear the obstacles.
Gu Yuan was stunned. As smart as he was, he immediately sensed that his sister would not speak without thinking.
“Is Murong Yong inappropriate?” Gu Yuan’s question hit the nail on the head. His sword-like eyebrows raised slightly and slanted toward his temples.