Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The four of them had different thoughts and could only walk into the plum garden together.
Gu Yundong quite liked this place. The Peng family was indeed rich and imposing. They had actually opened up such a large plum garden.
In the future, when she had money, she would also get a plum garden or peach blossom forest. It would definitely be very comfortable.
Madam Yao was not in the mood to admire the flowers behind her. From the corner of her eye, she saw Gu Xianâer, who was far behind. She could not help but feel angry. What a useless thing.
As she was thinking, she suddenly saw her maid, Zhen Zhu, rush over from behind. She did not look too good.
Madam Yao stopped in her tracks. Zhen Zhu whispered into her ear, âYoung Madam, Young Master heard that Miss Gu was here and insisted on coming over. We couldnât stop him.â
Madam Yaoâs expression suddenly turned ugly. âDidnât you say that he left early in the morning?â
âHe just came back.â Zhen Zhu lowered her voice. âWhen Miss Gu came over, she happened to be seen by a servant in Young Masterâs courtyard. Young Master immediately knew when he returned. He didnât even return to the courtyard and came straight here.â
Madam Yao glanced at Gu Yundong with a dark expression. Master indeed treated her differently.
She secretly took a deep breath, squeezed out a smile and said to Gu Yundong, âSister Yundong, Master is here. Iâll go and say a few words. Iâll be back soon.â Peng Zhongfei is here? Before Gu Yundong could reply, Madam Yao had already left in a hurry.
After a while, the sound of voices could be heard. It was not far away, and one could vaguely hear Peng Zhongfeiâs raised pitch.
Why did it sound like they were about to quarrel? Gu Yundong thought about it and did not go over. She waited quietly for a moment.
On the other side, Madam Yao almost quarreled with Peng Zhongfei. As soon as she left the plum garden, she saw her master standing in the pavilion and looking over. She tried her best to suppress the anger in her heart and squeezed out a smile to welcome him.
When Peng Zhongfei saw that she was alone, he frowned and asked, âWhereâs the Gu girl? Didnât they say she was here?â
Madam Yao closed her eyes slightly and reminded herself that her master had always been like this. She was already used to it.
âMaster, donât scare my esteemed guest. Look at how travel-worn you are. You should go back and tidy up first. Sister Yundong will be having lunch here. If you have anything to say, say it later.â
Peng Zhongfei did not want to wait. He happened to have something urgent to talk to Gu Yundong at the moment and did not have the patience to return to his courtyard. Besides, wasnât he quite neat and clean?
Hence, he waved his hand and said to Madam Yao, âSince the Gu familyâs girl is having lunch at home, go tell the kitchen to make some delicious food. Draft the menu yourself. I have something to discuss with the Gu familyâs girl.â
Madam Yao could not hold the smile on her face at all. Just as she was about to retort, Nanny Qian suddenly tugged at her. âYoung Madam, Young Master must have something to discuss with Shopkeeper Gu. Letâs get the kitchen to make a few dishes from Shopkeeper Guâs hometown for the guest to try.â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âThatâs right. Go ahead.â Peng Zhongfei waved his hand.
Madam Yao received Nanny Qianâs signal and could only leave the plum garden with her hand in hers.
As soon as she went out, she said unhappily, âWhy did you ask me to come out? Theyâre left aloneâ¦â
âYoung Madam, isnât this just nice? Letâs keep Gu Xianâer here too. Weâll find an excuse to lure Young Master out later so that Gu Xianâer can make a move. In that case, if anything happens to Gu Yundong, Young Master canât blame you.â
Madam Yao thought about it and agreed.. If something happened to Gu Yundong right under Masterâs nose, would Master blame her for not entertaining the guest well?