However, when Gu Qianying sat down, Nangong Mo merely looked at her without speaking.
It wasn't until Gu Qianying herself felt a little embarrassed that he faintly uttered two words: "Very ugly."
Gu Qianying: "..."
So, could she leave now?
As she stood up, she heard Nangong Mo say again, "However, this prince finds it quite beautiful."
"..."
Gu Qianying truly felt that Nangong Mo's eyes must have a problem.
Praised by Nangong Mo, Gu Qianying felt too embarrassed to leave and could only stay with him for a little longer.
Nangong Mo was a man of few words, and so was Gu Qianying.
Thus, they sat in silence, drinking tea, with little conversation.
The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
A gust of wind blew.
The wind rustled her clothes, and her dark hair fluttered in the breeze.
After the rain, the weather had turned cooler.
When Gu Qianying arrived, she had casually changed into a light gauze dress. As the wind blew, she felt a chill. Just as she was about to find an excuse to leave, she suddenly felt a weight on her shoulder.
A brocade jade robe fell upon her. She looked up into his eyes and heard him say, "It's windy, wear more. You'll catch a cold easily."
This sentence was like the warm sun that appears in winter, warming her heart and making her feel a flutter.
Gu Qianying's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly averted her gaze. "Thank you."
She felt that Nangong Mo was quite a decent person.
After putting down his teacup, Nangong Mo slowly said, "Rouge red, though realistic, is not without its flaws. Miss Gu should be careful."
*Snap.*
Gu Qianying's expression froze.
The moment before, she had thought Nangong Mo was decent, but the next moment, she felt he was not only cunning but also very wicked.
She had used rouge red on her face to disguise a birthmark, and Nangong Mo had seen through it long ago!
Not only did Nangong Mo not expose her petty trick, but he also asked her to stay with him for a while.
Gu Qianying suddenly felt like a clown. However, she had lived two lives.
Although her ability to adapt in front of Nangong Mo was still lacking, maintaining composure was not difficult.
"Thank you, Ninth Imperial Uncle, for the reminder. Qianying will be very careful."
Since she had been exposed, she no longer hid it.
"Mm, come and enjoy the flowers with this prince."
Bai Qi appeared at the opportune moment, helped Nangong Mo onto the wheelchair, and then vanished without a trace.
Gu Qianying: "..."
Did this mean she was supposed to push him?
Nangong Mo, sitting in his wheelchair, looked at Gu Qianying. "If Miss Gu is unwilling, it's fine. However, when this prince is bored, he can have Master Gu accompany him for a game of chess. It's just that this prince fears he might inadvertently let slip Miss Gu's meticulous plan..."
Before Nangong Mo could finish speaking, he felt someone behind him.
A slight smile curved his lips. "In that case, I'll trouble Miss Gu."
Gu Qianying's gaze fell upon the top of Nangong Mo's head.
At this moment, she thought resentfully, what would happen if she drugged Nangong Mo?
Well, undoubtedly, she would be caught, the entire household would be captured, and they would be executed for the crime of poisoning royalty.
Gu Qianying dared not gamble with her family's lives, so she naturally didn't dare to do anything to Nangong Mo. She could only obediently push him, aimlessly wandering in the back garden.
Not far away.
Gu Yefeng, worried that his sister might suffer at Nangong Mo's hands, was tightly holding the arm of the Third Prince Nangong Li, who was trying to comfort him. "No need to worry, my Ninth Imperial Uncle will be very gentle. Come, come, let's continue our game of chess."
Nangong Li pressed Gu Yefeng to sit down, turned, and sat opposite him, blocking his view.
On the stone table, the chess pieces were in disarray. Gu Yefeng had no heart for the game.
Nangong Li continued to comfort him. "Don't worry, in broad daylight, what can my Ninth Imperial Uncle do to your young lady?"
While saying this, he was thinking: Ninth Imperial Uncle, fight on! Your nephew is cheering for you!
On the other side.
The others in the Gu manor were extremely excited about the Ninth Prince gracing their home with his presence.
In their excitement, many people hid far away, secretly observing the Ninth Prince's exceptionally beautiful face.
Upon learning that the Ninth Prince was in the back garden admiring flowers with their young lady, there was no shortage of envy and jealousy.
Among them, Gu Mingyue and Gu Yumei watched this scene from afar, so jealous they were almost going mad.
In front of Gu Mingyue, Gu Yumei dared not show her feelings too obviously, only saying, "Eldest Sister is truly resourceful to have won the Ninth Prince's such attention."
Gu Mingyue glanced at her sideways but did not refute.
She admitted that what Gu Yumei said was true.
The more it was like this, the more jealous she felt, and the deeper her hatred for Gu Qianying grew.
"You dead slut, what else can you do besides seduce people!"
When no one was paying attention, Gu Yumei sneered disdainfully.
Go ahead and try to seduce someone.
Though thinking this, she said aloud, "Second Sister is right. In terms of appearance, Fourth Sister thinks Eldest Sister is not as beautiful as Second Sister. Second Sister is as beautiful as a flower, something Eldest Sister cannot compare to. Right now, Eldest Sister's current glory is merely due to her status as the legitimate daughter. If that status were gone, Eldest Sister wouldn't be living so carefree."
Gu Yumei's words were like a seed planted in Gu Mingyue's heart, taking root and sprouting.
Gu Mingyue secretly thought that one day she would replace Gu Qianying's position as the legitimate daughter.
Noticing the hatred in Gu Mingyue's eyes, Gu Yumei was very satisfied.
She glanced at Nangong Li, who was playing chess with Gu Yefeng.
Second Sister, Fourth Sister thinks the Third Prince's appearance is no less than the Ninth Prince's, and his status is as noble as the Ninth Prince's. If Second Sister is fortunate enough to be favored by the Third Prince, becoming the Third Prince's consort would be within reach. Third Sister also heard that the Third Prince's mother, Consort Shu, is the most favored by the Emperor...
Before Gu Yumei could finish speaking, she saw Gu Mingyue smilingly approaching Nangong Li.
Gu Yumei's eyes flashed with malice.
The Third Prince was already married. Gu Mingyue's approach could only result in her humiliating herself.
Idiot!
She left with her maid.
Gu Mingyue approached Nangong Li to curry favor.
As an unmarried young lady, it was naturally inconvenient for her to appear in front of unrelated men. However, if she could frame it as having something to discuss with her elder brother Gu Yefeng, it was also acceptable.
Gu Mingyue, using the excuse of having something to discuss with Gu Yefeng, stood by Nangong Li with her maid for a long time. However, Nangong Li didn't even glance at her, only saying, "What is this extraneous object that dares to block this prince's view? Go, go, get out of the way."
Gu Mingyue's face turned as colorful as a palette.
In the end, she stood still, still unwilling to give up.
"Ah!"
She deliberately fell, thinking Nangong Li would help her up, and thus, with his chivalry, notice her.
Who knew that Nangong Li would kick her, his face showing displeasure. "What are you doing lying at this prince's feet? Do you want to smell this prince's smelly feet? Go, go, this prince doesn't have such a fetish."
...
Gu Mingyue returned in failure and also became a laughingstock in the manor.
Her failed attempt to seduce the Third Prince, and instead being insulted by him, was a disgrace that caused quite a stir in the Gu manor's back courtyard for a long time.