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"I'm afraid that Miss has underestimated Qiu Fu."

Qiu Fu said as she was about to step into the Han Group Courtyard.

His footsteps paused, but Gu Mingyan felt that Qiu Fu was being stubborn.

Since she had no intention to build her career in Shengan, she naturally did not need to implicate herself in other people's affairs. At that time, it would be difficult for her to conceal her identity and do the deeds of her previous clan.

"Why would Housekeeper Qiu need to bet his chips on me?"

Sighing lightly, she turned her head around and said, "If you want to come up with something like giving away coal in the snow, there's no need for that. I've never asked others to give it to you, but I hope they won't ask."

After he finished speaking, Gu Mingyan immediately retracted all of his edge.

He lifted his finger and slowly closed the door of the Han Courtyard in front of him, until the gaps were tightly sealed. Even the cold wind that carried snow could not penetrate it.

Qiu Fu stood in place, stunned for a long while before hurriedly leaving.

This was the first time that he felt a sense of familiarity within the manor — despite being the young miss, it was the same as his ambition.

Gu Mingyan however, raised his hand and rubbed his sore forehead before stepping into the house through the shallow layer of snow in the Han Mansion. There were a few more paintings and decorations on the walls, and the vase on the table that entered the room had a bunch of plums stuck in it.

Her eyes were calm as she walked over to the charcoal brazier and slowly lit it up. Then she took a book and quietly sat by the table, reading through it quietly. The door was wide open, but it was not tightly shut, and she could only smell the faint plum blossom fragrance.

Although no one disturbed him for an entire day, Gu Mingyan felt that his life was no different from his previous life.

On the second day, the door was loudly knocked by a group of people. She only wrapped herself with a thin outer garment and stepped out, as she opened the door, only to see a very rare little Madam Liu, followed by Chun Ying and Qiu Mei. Following behind them were four to five young servants, and Qiu Fu had just finished withdrawing his hand, retreating behind the little Madam Liu.

Little Madam Liu had once been her attendant. Even now, when she had become a side room for Prime Minister's Mansion, she still had a docile and submissive look, just like when gentle and virtuous were used on her. She had a completely different appearance when it came to idle talk.

"I was in a hurry yesterday, so I came here today to apologize to you. Don't get caught in the cold. "

Little Madam Liu's gaze landed on her frail shoulder, as well as her red nose and ears.

"There's no need for the servants to come in."

Gu Mingyan obediently opened up a path, leaned his body forward slightly, and covered his mouth as he yawned.

Little Madam Liu brought Chun Ying in, but Qiu Fu withdrew his gaze and stood at the side of the door with a little difficulty.

In the end, he was still Prime Minister's Mansion's main butler. Gu Mingyan sighed lightly: "Butler Qiu, come in as well.

"Yes, Eldest Miss."

Only then did Qiu Fu relax a lot. Relaxing his tightened body, he instructed the servants to temporarily clean the snow on the road outside. He then waited for Gu Mingyan to step inside.

Gu Mingyan only raised his hand to brush the clothes on his shoulder, and then slowly stepped into the room.

The room was ice-cold, and the only thing left in the brazier was charred charcoal.

The little Madam Liu was obviously very dissatisfied with this, but Gu Mingyan just casually took out a set of cloak to wrap himself tightly, and then directly sat down, extended his hand to pour her a cup of ice cold tea.

Lifting the goblet, the little Madam Liu's brows tightly knitted together. "They actually dare to be so harsh in the palace?"

"It's just that I don't like people taking care of me, so I locked the door tightly. If the cold water is wrong, then it should be my fault."

Gu Mingyan chuckled, she was not standing up for her servant.

But what she said was the truth. Since she had chosen this spot, the result would naturally be the same.

She felt relaxed about this, and asked instead: "Chun Ying and Qiu Mei are unable to take good care of me, and not to mention that these two were sent over by my aunt, why would Second Mother come over to apologize?"

"Chun Ying and Qiu Mei, it's all because of Madame coming over to take care of you." The little Madam Liu laughed helplessly. With a slight wave of her hand, the two maids left the room, while Qiu Fu stayed in the house and took out a wooden box from under his cape. Inside the wooden box were some silver notes and some simple gestures: "These are all the second wife's small intentions."

"What do you mean?"

Gu Mingyan was very happy when he saw the banknotes.

"These are the silver coins that you haven't received in over ten years, and I sent someone to buy them yesterday." The little Madam Liu walked up to her apologetically. "Zi Xi, she … "She always doesn't listen to me and likes Madam's straightforward character more. As a result, she is easily taken advantage of by others. During yesterday's winter banquet break …"

So he had come to be a lobbyist for his daughter.

It was just that Gu Zixi looked more like Gu Ziyan's lackey, and rarely saw her being so respectful to this little Madam Liu.

"I won't argue with my sister over such a small matter. I just hope that Second Mother will properly educate you. You don't have to fight, but your daughter isn't you."

You should fight for your daughter, not be a puppet.

Gu Mingyan didn't even want his father's two wives to target him.

Hearing these words, the little Madam Liu just apologized for his daughter's reckless actions and instructed her to buy some winter clothes and a new set of spring clothes before leaving in a hurry.

Gu Mingyan immediately lost all sleepiness and was too lazy to think whether the little Madam Liu had come to test her, or if he had truly given her an excuse to justify his daughter's actions.

No matter which choice, the story behind this was always complicated.

As she changed her clothes sleepily, before she could pick up her books, the Han Mansion's large door was pushed open once again. This time, it was a middle-aged woman who wore simple clothes, with an ordinary appearance, yet her entire body was filled with gentleness. On the other hand, Chun Ying and Qiu Mei only quietly waited for her to introduce herself.

"Eldest Miss can call me Aunt Zhou, Seventh Prince asked me to teach you etiquette personally, and it would be better if you two ladies stayed out of my way, I don't like people disturbing my lessons with Eldest Miss."

His speed of speech was extremely fast, but his tone was very calm. There was a smile on his face and he actually gave off a somewhat amusing feeling.

"Chun Ying, you guys may go. "Don't brush aside His Highness' wishes."

Gu Mingyan restrained the joy in his heart and sent the two of them away.

As the door closed, Gu Mingyan slowly let out a breath, blinking his eyes as he looked at that Aunt Zhou. "Did Your Highness ask you to bring a message?"

At once, Aunt Zhou's face darkened as she handed two books on inner force to her.

"His Highness has been bedridden for the past few days, but he told me to give these books to you, I hope you can find the cure as soon as possible."

Gu Mingyan's hand that was holding onto the book slightly trembled: "Why? "As long as he doesn't use his inner force recklessly …"

"The young miss was drunk yesterday, His Royal Highness was worried that you would leave alone and be ambushed by some villains."

"Not to mention the fact that you are doing it yourself, it shows the friendship that His Highness has for you."

In order to achieve his goal, your family's royal highness is really going all out.

Gu Mingyan rolled his eyes ungracefully. In the end, she was the one who would solve the problem.