Chapter 181: Good deeds with bad intentions
The warmth in the warm pavilion suddenly rose, and as soon as the thought arose, Li Chongshan felt sleepy.
He was worried about Li Bozhang, but he was not worried that he would end up with nothing. The examination room of the Gongyuan was freezing at night, and his son was used to living a life of fine clothes and food, how could he stand it?
Li Chongshan lamented in his heart, he knew that he would study Qin Hai and sent Bozhang to the military camp for some time.
Like this, his thoughts were tossing and turning, and Li Chongshan closed his eyes and fell asleep.
When he woke up and opened his eyes, it was already bright outside the window, and the transparent light was spread on the table through the mulberry paper.
The boxes on both sides of the table were missing for some time, presumably quietly carried away by the servants.
Li Chongshan rubbed his reddened eyes.
I remembered the thought that suddenly came to me last night, what was the matter when Shi Zhangbi came to him?
Outside, I suddenly remembered a soft and weak female voice.
"Uncle Cousin, can you help Ran'er?"
As soon as the woman's voice fell, Gu Chengming poured tea for his cousin and niece with a headache.
His cousin and niece are gentle and understanding, and last year she went to Ruyang's grandfather's house for the New Year, and when she arrived in the capital a few days ago, she hurriedly came to the six duty rooms.
I thought she was just coming to bring some food on her mother's orders, but she didn't expect to beg for it here.
He has never been good at this, thinking of the righteousness of the two families having relatives, he endured it silently.
"Miss Ran, it's not that my cousin uncle doesn't want to help you, it's really because I don't even know the name of the distant lady of the Gu family, how did I do it?"
Gu Chengming looked helpless.
When he learned that Xu Chen had bowed his head in front of Commander Qin, he broke off the idea of venting his anger for his cousin and niece.
It is difficult for Qing officials to cut off family affairs, not to mention that the relationship between the Gu family and two generations is considered to be close, where can he intervene here when it is his turn?
Just as he was thinking about how to put on a righteous expression of refusal, he heard a sound in the warm pavilion, and Li Chongshan quickly folded it out of it.
Gu Chengming hurriedly patted Xu Ran's arm, motioned for her to get up, and took the lead in shouting "Master Li".
"Who is this?" Li Chongshan's curious voice swirled over Gu Chengming's head.
Gu Chengming was about to answer, but Xu Ran had already answered before him.
"The courtier's daughter Xu Ran is the daughter of Xu Chen, who has jurisdiction over the Sixteen Guards of Jiangsu and Zhejiang!"
Afraid that Li Chongshan, a big man, would not be able to remember who her father was, Xu Ran deliberately said: "My father used to be the right attendant of the military department!" β
Seeing that Li Chongshan remembered something, he said with a beard: "It turned out to be Xu Shilang's daughter." β
He turned his gaze to the food box on Gu Chengming's table, sniffed the fried incense in the air, and praised: "Lord Gu has a mouthful!" β
"This is Xiaguan's cousin's specialty, please Lord Li to appreciate it."
Gu Chengming's heart was dripping with pain, but his face did not change color, and he served chopsticks and dishes with both hands, but he didn't expect that Master Li didn't return all night in the warm pavilion.
Li Chongshan slowly picked up a piece of dough that had been fried until golden brown, took a bite that was very crispy, and asked casually: "The official heard Miss Ran pleading with Master Gu, what is the matter?" β
Xu Ranyi moved, and Gu Chengming took the lead in front of her this time.
"Children are just fighting for idleness, how can you bother with you, Lord Li."
"Don't get in the way, the official is idle right now, Miss Ran said to listen to it." looked past Gu Chengming and looked at Xu Ran.
Xu Ran has already seen the savior, her cousin doesn't care about her, and there are still people who want to take care of it!
But she also knows the trick of complaining, which is to blindly clear herself and put the fault on another person.
Secretly brewing a good mood, Xu Ran's voice trembled slightly:
"Master Li Mingjian, the courtier's daughter met a scheming woman during the New Year at Ruyang's maternal ancestor's house, and she designed to lure Qin's commander's cat to pounce on the courtier...... Except for her parents and attendants, no one knew that the courtiers were afraid of cats, and she must have done her homework on purpose! β
Li Chongshan, who acted as a listener, was not aroused by Xu Ran's crying, and asked calmly: "Do you recognize that woman?" β
"The courtiers only know that she is a distant relative of General Guren."
Li Chongshan picked up the chopsticks of the fried dough cake and paused in mid-air, "Gu Ren? β
He repeated the question this time, which immediately alerted Gu Chengming, and inadvertently clenched his sleeves.
If he guessed correctly, that woman was most likely the third lady of the Ruan family, the daughter of Princess Baozhen, who was on the run!
In other words, the news that Miss Ruan Jiasan was grounded in the mansion is fake, and they have been deceived!
Just in case, Gu Chengming asked a few more details about the woman, and they all matched, that was Ruan Miaoling.
"Master Li?" Gu Chengming called softly.
Li Chongshan's expression was cold and indifferent, and he said: "Immediately order the people of Ruyang to pay close attention to the Ruan family's old house!" β
How did it have anything to do with the Ruan family's old house? Xu Ran looked dazed.
The person who discredited her is obviously Miss Gujia!
Gu Chengming rolled out the door like a whirlwind, Xu Ran pretended to be full of questions and did not solve them, and hurriedly chased after him with the corner of his skirt.
"Uncle Cousin, wait!"
The moment Gu Chengming climbed into the carriage, Xu Ran successfully caught his sleeve.
"Miss Ran, you go home first, your cousin and uncle will go to the Xu Mansion to discuss with your mother afterwards." Gu Chengming's face was anxious, and he hurriedly called the groom to prepare to go.
Where Xu Ran is willing to let go, he is quite determined not to die in the heart of the Yellow River.
"Uncle cousin doesn't say why he mentioned the Ruan family, and his niece won't let go when he dies!"
Anyway, her reputation is mixed, and it doesn't matter if she is vexatious at the moment, she needs an answer today.
Gu Chengming left in a hurry, and was pulled impatiently by Xu Ran, but at this moment, they were outside the gate of the duty room, and people were coming and going, if he scolded him, he would definitely attract criticism.
The turmoil in Shen'an's matter has not subsided, how dare he make any more waves.
Gritting his teeth, Gu Chengming whispered in Xu Ran's ear: "The person who designed you is not Miss Gu Family, but the daughter of Princess Baozhen - Miss Ruan Family!" β
He mentioned it to this, and he really can't reveal it anymore.
Xu Ran let go in a daze.
The carriage flew away, and the dust shrouded Xu Ran like a group of demons dancing wildly.
"How could it be her...... Such a naΓ―ve and stupid person......"
Impossible, how could Ruan Miaoling be a calculating person?
They must be mistaken, it must be!
The maid came forward to help, Xu Ran had no time to pay attention, and walked down the street step by step.
This move made the maid who followed him stunned.
Miss Fang has obviously done Master Li and Master Gu a great favor, it's a good thing, why is she so depressed?
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"How can it be!"
Gu Ren Tiger slapped the stone table, almost shattering it.
Wen'er was bluffed.
Didn't she say in advance that she wouldn't be rude, she had to slap the table and let her know in advance, so she was prepared.
However, the more angry General Gu is, the deeper his concern for the young lady becomes, and he will definitely not be soft when he sees Xu Ran trying to retaliate in the future.
The young lady ordered her not to act rashly, but General Gu could!
She is really a witty little girl who can be carried out at will!
The mother-in-law appeared under the eaves and said, "General, the young lady wants to see you-"
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