Chapter 84

Gu Qiancheng spoke briefly and did not say much more. Of course, the old master did not ask further. Some things can only be understood tacitly and should not be over-explained, as it would ruin the beauty...

The grandfather and grandson played a guessing game with smiles, as long as they understood each other, it didn't matter if they were thinking of the same thing. After all, it was the purpose that mattered.

Before long, a servant reported that Gu Chengyi had arrived.

Perhaps the days in prison had not been good, Gu Chengyi looked somewhat thin and weak, as if he had been seriously ill. However, his spirit was still good. When he saw Gu Qiancheng, his mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.

"Are you really Qiancheng Sister?" You don't look like her at all. I remember secretly comforting Qiancheng Sister and teaching her how to take revenge on Qianxue, but Qiancheng Sister would only cry and say, "I don't dare."

"Could there be a fake?" Gu Qiancheng genuinely smiled.

In the Gu family, only this child had a keen eye. The others didn't see Gu Qiancheng, so they didn't know what the original Qiancheng was like. Even if a few knew, they would find clever reasons for her.

"Qiancheng Sister, you've changed a lot." Gu Chengyi wanted to hold Gu Qiancheng's hand but pulled back halfway.

He was afraid Qiancheng Sister would be unhappy.

"Naive child, people always grow up, and you've changed too." In the original Qiancheng's memory, Chengyi was an optimistic and content child, but now...

She saw ambition in this child's eyes. Perhaps this was why the old master favored Chengyi.

"Qiancheng Sister, I..." Gu Chengyi's eyes flickered, and he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at Gu Qiancheng or the old master.

In his heart, wanting more was no different from being bad.

"Don't think too much. Can't you see that Grandfather likes the new you more?" Gu Qiancheng whispered in Chengyi's ear.

The old master didn't pay attention to the siblings, sipping his tea with a smile.

Gu Chengyi looked up and quickly glanced at the old master, then relaxed.

"Study hard, and you will have a bright future." Gu Qiancheng patted Chengyi's shoulder as encouragement.

"Qiancheng Sister, rest assured, I will study hard."

In the Great Qin, the noble recommendation system had long been abolished. To become an official, one had to pass the imperial examinations. Of course, there was also the so-called family patronage, but those who entered the government through this method could never hold significant power and could only hold minor positions.

After a few words between the siblings, Gu Chenghuan arrived...

After Gu Chenghuan arrived, the atmosphere remained harmonious, but Gu Qiancheng did not say any encouraging words. She maintained the demeanor of an elder sister and treated the two cousins equally.

The old master was very satisfied with this. After the meal, he sent Chengyi and Chenghuan away and asked Gu Qiancheng to accompany him for a walk.

"Qiancheng, what do you think of these two children?"

"They're fine." Gu Qiancheng wouldn't say anything to offend, but the old master wouldn't let her off easily. He stopped and his tone became serious.

"Qiancheng, I'm not young anymore. The Gu family may seem at its peak, but it's all superficial. Once the new emperor ascends the throne and I die, the Gu family will be nothing."

"Grandfather, you worry too much. Father is still here." No matter how dissatisfied Gu Qiancheng was with the Duke of Gu, she wouldn't speak ill of her father in front of the old master.

"The eldest has become increasingly frivolous over the years, and Chengzhi has been spoiled by his parents." It was his failure to educate the children properly.

Gu Qiancheng didn't respond; any response would be wrong.

The old master didn't expect Gu Qiancheng to answer this question. He wanted to know what she thought of Chengyi and Chenghuan.

"The second and third sons will definitely leave the family after I die. While I'm still alive, I want to plan more for them. The second and third sons are not ambitious, so now we can only rely on these two children."

The eldest son's inheritance of the family business was a rule. Even if the old master was dissatisfied with the Duke of Gu, he couldn't change it.

The old master spoke to this extent, and Gu Qiancheng had to say, "Chengyi has grown a lot after experiencing some things. If he maintains this mindset, with the right support, he will have a bright future in the government. As for Chenghuan, he doesn't like studying and isn't very deep, but he is good at socializing and can make friends with anyone. If the two brothers support each other, they won't have to worry about their future."

"Support each other? Are you suggesting Chenghuan should also become an official?" The old master didn't think Chenghuan's personality would take him far in the government.

Chenghuan's personality, in the eyes of scholars, is called being adaptable, but it wouldn't impress high officials.

"Actually, I think Chenghuan could join the military." In top families, whether one becomes an official or joins the military, there is a specific education method. But for a family like the Gu family, this path doesn't work.

"Join the military? I'm afraid your second uncle won't agree." Without war, there is no advancement in the military, and if there is war, it's a matter of risking one's life for a career, which is too dangerous.

"Grandfather, I was just suggesting." Gu Qiancheng stopped there. After walking a few rounds with the old master, Gu Qiancheng returned to her courtyard. The old master stayed in his study all night, thinking about the possibility of Chenghuan joining the military...

With the old master's approval, Gu Qiancheng returned to her courtyard and rewrote the dowry list, keeping the valuable and easily stored items.

These items were priceless treasures that could be used for gifts or other purposes in the future.

In fact, if it weren't for the greed of Lady Gu and the Duke of Gu, Gu Qiancheng wouldn't have sold her dowry. She wasn't short of money, and the items in her dowry were all top-quality. Selling them was a pity, but she had a pair of top-quality parents and a family full of troubles, so she couldn't keep the good things.

Sigh... Gu Qiancheng sighed, thinking that when she met Qin Jiyuan, she would urge him to handle the items quickly to avoid leaving them and causing trouble.

The dowry, even if stored in her courtyard, didn't necessarily belong to her. If not handled quickly, Lady Gu and the Duke of Gu could find a reason to move the dowry back to the warehouse, leaving her with no place to cry.

At this moment, the Duke of Gu and Lady Gu had just finished a satisfying session. The Duke of Gu held Lady Gu's waist and kept praising her, saying that no matter how many young and beautiful concubines he had, only Lady Gu could make him feel so good and serve him so well...

"Master..." Lady Gu, regaining her strength, wrapped her legs around the Duke of Gu and occasionally rubbed her lower body against his already limp member.

The Duke of Gu grunted, feeling himself becoming strong again, and felt very proud...

Recently, he had been sleeping with the two new maids. Even with young and tender bodies, he could only manage once a night and couldn't fully enjoy it.

Now, holding Lady Gu, although he still felt a bit uncomfortable about what happened that day, after two months, he had almost forgotten about it. Compared to regaining his former vigor, that small incident was not worth mentioning.

Lady Gu, with just one glance, knew what the Duke of Gu was thinking. She lowered her eyes to hide her anger and wrapped herself around the Duke of Gu like a water snake, enticing him to another round. Taking advantage of the Duke of Gu's satisfaction, Lady Gu proposed moving Gu Qiancheng's dowry back to the warehouse...

"As you wish, my lady."

Men, at such moments, rarely refuse women, especially when it also benefits them...