Have Her Killed (Part Four)
The two brothers from Marquis Gu’s Manor entered and went their separate ways.
Gu JiuGe went to a private room on the third floor on his own, while Gu WenQing went to the rear of the restaurant to look for Yu Guan to see how he was doing.
Under the skylight in the backyard, Yu Guan was very excitedly conveying something to the two girls.
“… That one of you knows how to play the flute and one knows how to play the zither, it works out perfectly. When the time comes, I will go and bring in some storytellers. Like that, we can cycle the performances that take place on stage. What do you two think?”
“It’s great!”
The two girls were also very happy. What they had learned proved to be useful, “We only know a small amount, so it’s naturally good if it can be used. Other restaurants have a storyteller at best. If this goes well, our business will definitely become very popular!”
Yu Guan smiled and pointed forward, wanting to give them a bit of an explanation when he suddenly saw Gu WenQing walk in with a smile.
Thinking about how his elated expression had been seen by Gu WenQing, Yu Guan’s face quickly turned red.
“Fourth young sir, why have you come?”
“I came to see how things were going for you.”
It turned out that the fourth young sir of Marquis Gu’s Manor had come.
The two girls bowed and retreated to the side, but Gu WenQing called for them to stop, “You two are the girls that Yu Fu saved, right?”
He spoke in a polite tone, and the two girls were overwhelmed by this kindness, responding in unison.
“You’ve worked hard helping Yu Guan, or I would be worried that he would spend all day toiling away due to his lack of experience. This would be miss Hong Zui, and this would be miss Lu Xiu?”
Not only did he speak in a polite tone, but he also remembered the names of lowly people like them. Even more unbelievable was that he could correctly identify them.
Now, both of them were extremely shocked.
Hong Zui said: “How did fourth young sir remember the names of us lowly workers?”
“Yu Guan told me. The one who speaks more energetically is miss Hong Zui, while the quieter and more prudent one is miss Lu Xiu. As shopkeepers of Yu Shan Building, you must not belittle yourselves.”
Hong Zui and Lu Xiu had never heard someone praise them before.
His tone sounded a little strict, and it was different from the gentle tone from earlier, but it charmed them even more.
In an instant, the two girls hated that they could not have been born a few years later, as they would be willing to be the fourth young sir’s servants.
The two left in a daze, and Yu Guan covered his mouth and gently laughed.
“What are you laughing at?”
“I am laughing at how fourth young sir has always been like this, being kind to those of lower standing. It was the case with me, and it’s the case with them too. Did you know that if they had a more proper upbringing, it’s likely that they would rush to your manor and devote themselves to you.”
Gu WenQing understood what he was saying and said: “Aren’t I just hoping that they will be able to properly help you?”
“Alright, let’s not talk about that. Fourth young sir, you heard the idea that I brought up earlier. What do you think…”
The guests downstairs knew that Gu WenQing had come, which affirmed their beliefs that Yu Shan Building was one of Princess ZhenJiang’s businesses.
Who was there that did not know that the young sirs of Marquis Gu’s Manor doted on their little sister. Personally coming out to show their support for her business could be considered routine.
Nobody noticed a girl covered in a cloak climb up to the third floor.
“Second young sir?”
At the private room, the girl dressed in purple stood outside and gently called out.
“Come in.”
Only then did she push the door open and go inside. Removing her cloak, she placed it on a hanger to the side and stepped forward to bow.
Gu JiuGe sat next to the window and was leaning against it. He also stood up to greet her, and the two sat separately like host and guest.
“Young miss Yin has become even thinner. Is it from missing your parents?”
Yin JiYao was stunned. It turned out that he still remembered what she had said about missing her parents during the spring banquet.
In truth, that poem was not just about missing her parents…
She glanced up at Gu JiuGe. Since he was sitting next to the window, the spring light made his figure appear darker. The poor lighting made him look vaguely depressed.
His long lashes quivered slightly, and Yin JiYao’s heart quivered too.
“Un, yes… As a girl with little to do, it’s inevitable that I would let my imagination run wild. I’ve allowed second young sir to see something ridiculous.”
She forced herself to smile. She had become much thinner, and it became especially noticeable when she smiled.
The daughters of noble families in the capital had tens of servants at their sides to take care of them, so even if Yin JiYao’s parents were no longer at her side, Yin JiYao should not have become this thin.
There must be some other reason.
A light flashed through Gu JiuGe’s eyes. Picking up his cup, he feigned carelessness and said: “Young miss Yin’s parents are no longer around, and your only elder brother holds the lofty position of prime minister. It’s certain that he will be negligent in caring for you. You have a gentle and quiet personality, but you should occasionally be a little strict with your servants to keep them from being negligent in caring for you.”
“How could the servants dare to be negligent in caring for me? It’s…”
Yin JiYao nearly blurted something out, but she bit her lip. She had been moved by Gu JiuGe’s concern for her.
It was only at the spring banquet when she had ignored Yin Shuo and put on a performance that the people of the capital knew that a young miss Yin existed.
However, Yin Shuo no longer treated her well. Not to mention the outer study, she was not even allowed to set foot outside.
The manor’s servants were very adept at knowing who provided for the family. Now that the prime minister’s manor was under Yin Shuo’s control, if he did not treat Yin JiYao well, the servants were all too happy to slack off and neglect her.
Yin JiYao could not stomach having nothing to eat but radishes and lettuce for every meal, thus she grew thinner and thinner with each passing day.
If not for Gu JiuGe inviting her out today, it was likely that Yin Shuo would not have allowed her to go out.
Despite clearly seeing Yin JiYao become so thin, when she was about to go out, Yin Shuo only coldly said, “When you see Gu JiuGe, you need to know your boundaries. Inquiring about Yu Fu’s identity is your mission. Don’t go thinking about anything else.”
At that instant, she had a strong feeling that if she did not obey this time, Yin Shuo would not show any mercy. He might even…
Have her killed.
Have Her Killed (Part Four)
The two brothers from Marquis Gu’s Manor entered and went their separate ways.
Gu JiuGe went to a private room on the third floor on his own, while Gu WenQing went to the rear of the restaurant to look for Yu Guan to see how he was doing.
Under the skylight in the backyard, Yu Guan was very excitedly conveying something to the two girls.
“… That one of you knows how to play the flute and one knows how to play the zither, it works out perfectly. When the time comes, I will go and bring in some storytellers. Like that, we can cycle the performances that take place on stage. What do you two think?”
“It’s great!”
The two girls were also very happy. What they had learned proved to be useful, “We only know a small amount, so it’s naturally good if it can be used. Other restaurants have a storyteller at best. If this goes well, our business will definitely become very popular!”
Yu Guan smiled and pointed forward, wanting to give them a bit of an explanation when he suddenly saw Gu WenQing walk in with a smile.
Thinking about how his elated expression had been seen by Gu WenQing, Yu Guan’s face quickly turned red.
“Fourth young sir, why have you come?”
“I came to see how things were going for you.”
It turned out that the fourth young sir of Marquis Gu’s Manor had come.
The two girls bowed and retreated to the side, but Gu WenQing called for them to stop, “You two are the girls that Yu Fu saved, right?”
He spoke in a polite tone, and the two girls were overwhelmed by this kindness, responding in unison.
“You’ve worked hard helping Yu Guan, or I would be worried that he would spend all day toiling away due to his lack of experience. This would be miss Hong Zui, and this would be miss Lu Xiu?”
Not only did he speak in a polite tone, but he also remembered the names of lowly people like them. Even more unbelievable was that he could correctly identify them.
Now, both of them were extremely shocked.
Hong Zui said: “How did fourth young sir remember the names of us lowly workers?”
“Yu Guan told me. The one who speaks more energetically is miss Hong Zui, while the quieter and more prudent one is miss Lu Xiu. As shopkeepers of Yu Shan Building, you must not belittle yourselves.”
Hong Zui and Lu Xiu had never heard someone praise them before.
His tone sounded a little strict, and it was different from the gentle tone from earlier, but it charmed them even more.
In an instant, the two girls hated that they could not have been born a few years later, as they would be willing to be the fourth young sir’s servants.
The two left in a daze, and Yu Guan covered his mouth and gently laughed.
“What are you laughing at?”
“I am laughing at how fourth young sir has always been like this, being kind to those of lower standing. It was the case with me, and it’s the case with them too. Did you know that if they had a more proper upbringing, it’s likely that they would rush to your manor and devote themselves to you.”
Gu WenQing understood what he was saying and said: “Aren’t I just hoping that they will be able to properly help you?”
“Alright, let’s not talk about that. Fourth young sir, you heard the idea that I brought up earlier. What do you think…”
The guests downstairs knew that Gu WenQing had come, which affirmed their beliefs that Yu Shan Building was one of Princess ZhenJiang’s businesses.
Who was there that did not know that the young sirs of Marquis Gu’s Manor doted on their little sister. Personally coming out to show their support for her business could be considered routine.
Nobody noticed a girl covered in a cloak climb up to the third floor.
“Second young sir?”
At the private room, the girl dressed in purple stood outside and gently called out.
“Come in.”
Only then did she push the door open and go inside. Removing her cloak, she placed it on a hanger to the side and stepped forward to bow.
Gu JiuGe sat next to the window and was leaning against it. He also stood up to greet her, and the two sat separately like host and guest.
“Young miss Yin has become even thinner. Is it from missing your parents?”
Yin JiYao was stunned. It turned out that he still remembered what she had said about missing her parents during the spring banquet.
In truth, that poem was not just about missing her parents…
She glanced up at Gu JiuGe. Since he was sitting next to the window, the spring light made his figure appear darker. The poor lighting made him look vaguely depressed.
His long lashes quivered slightly, and Yin JiYao’s heart quivered too.
“Un, yes… As a girl with little to do, it’s inevitable that I would let my imagination run wild. I’ve allowed second young sir to see something ridiculous.”
She forced herself to smile. She had become much thinner, and it became especially noticeable when she smiled.
The daughters of noble families in the capital had tens of servants at their sides to take care of them, so even if Yin JiYao’s parents were no longer at her side, Yin JiYao should not have become this thin.
There must be some other reason.
A light flashed through Gu JiuGe’s eyes. Picking up his cup, he feigned carelessness and said: “Young miss Yin’s parents are no longer around, and your only elder brother holds the lofty position of prime minister. It’s certain that he will be negligent in caring for you. You have a gentle and quiet personality, but you should occasionally be a little strict with your servants to keep them from being negligent in caring for you.”
“How could the servants dare to be negligent in caring for me? It’s…”
Yin JiYao nearly blurted something out, but she bit her lip. She had been moved by Gu JiuGe’s concern for her.
It was only at the spring banquet when she had ignored Yin Shuo and put on a performance that the people of the capital knew that a young miss Yin existed.
However, Yin Shuo no longer treated her well. Not to mention the outer study, she was not even allowed to set foot outside.
The manor’s servants were very adept at knowing who provided for the family. Now that the prime minister’s manor was under Yin Shuo’s control, if he did not treat Yin JiYao well, the servants were all too happy to slack off and neglect her.
Yin JiYao could not stomach having nothing to eat but radishes and lettuce for every meal, thus she grew thinner and thinner with each passing day.
If not for Gu JiuGe inviting her out today, it was likely that Yin Shuo would not have allowed her to go out.
Despite clearly seeing Yin JiYao become so thin, when she was about to go out, Yin Shuo only coldly said, “When you see Gu JiuGe, you need to know your boundaries. Inquiring about Yu Fu’s identity is your mission. Don’t go thinking about anything else.”
At that instant, she had a strong feeling that if she did not obey this time, Yin Shuo would not show any mercy. He might even…
Have her killed.
