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"In other words, what you lack is someone from the same background as you, to accompany you, right?" Cheng Mingying was intelligent, and naturally sensed that Yu Linglong had other motives.

Thus, when she spoke, she couldn't help but sound a bit unpleasant.

Although her expression was very tactful, everyone present understood that she was only a renowned courtesan. She was not even as innocent as a peasant woman.

"Then Miss Cheng's meaning is that you're looking down on me." Yu Linglong did not lie to her and directly said.

Lady Linglong is joking, you're the one who said that you are missing a close servant girl, I did not make things up! Cheng Mingying thought that she was innocent, how could she possibly care deeply about this matter with her.

It was just a few words, but it was enough.

But no one expected that Gu Zhilun, who was surrounded by the young masters of the influential families, would suddenly say: "Even though Lady Linglong is from Qin Huai, she has only learned people before, she can be considered a talented woman who is familiar with poetry. Miss Cheng, there is no need to bother with her."

After Cheng Mingying heard this, she squinted her eyes.

Her expression was ice-cold as she looked at Gu Zhilun.

He didn't expect the number one genius to speak up for a renowned courtesan.

Could it be that he was really as Cheng Mingxue had said, an unruly young master?

or did he really have thoughts about the Lady Linglong, which was why he was able to help her.

Or perhaps he wanted to express goodwill to Duke Ning, and spoke up for Lady Linglong in this way.

"Young Master Gu is trying to win the heart of a beauty, but unfortunately, this beauty already has an owner." A man in white with a handsome face stood behind Cheng Mingying and teased her seemingly unintentionally.

"Sir Lin misunderstands, I just think that Lady Linglong is very talented, so I hope everyone does not remember her background, and forget about her outstanding talent." No one knew the true meaning of Gu Zhilun's words.

He just felt that this matter wasn't that simple.

After all, Gu Zhilun seemed gentle and amiable. He would smile or give some face to anyone he saw.

But in reality, he was quite shrewd and shrewd. There were not many people who could truly befriend him, or even enter his eyes.

"Then I'll thank Young Master Gu for giving me, Duke Ning, face." When no one noticed, Duke Ning suddenly got down from a luxurious carriage, walked to Yu Linglong's side and hugged her small waist, he was handsome and arrogant, looking at her coldly.

It was actually a strange man. He was quite domineering and unrestrained.

And the moment he appeared, he took away the gazes of many women.

The main thing was that Duke Ning not only accepted the Lady Linglong as his beautiful concubine, he also took the path of deep love.

It was to the extent that the Seventh Princess, who was unlucky enough to lose her husband, requested for an order from the Emperor upon seeing him. She was willing to marry into Duke Ning's residence, and did not need Duke Ning to marry her.

Unfortunately, Duke Ning just happened to accept the Lady Linglong back to his residence, and did not agree to this marriage.

"Duke Ning, don't misunderstand like Sir Lin. I only think that since you accepted the Lady Linglong as your concubine, you might have taken a fancy to her talent, which is why you treat her like one." When Gu Zhilun faced Duke Ning, although his smile was normal, no matter how one looked at it, Gu Zhilun's eyes were filled with fear and caution.

"Then the public official should thank you even more. Young Master Gu, there's no need for you to be so modest. If you don't mind, I can gift this Yu Linglong to you." No one expected Duke Ning to suddenly say such earth-shattering words.

They thought that Duke Ning truly liked Yu Linglong from the bottom of his heart.

Who knew that Duke Ning would send them off so easily, without any hesitation at all.

Could it be that the rumors were wrong and could not be believed?

Even Yu Linglong himself was horrified. He looked somewhat panickedly at the handsome man beside him who was holding her.

Could it be that he knew that he had dealings with those people, and even wanted to scheme against him?

Gu Zhilun said in a calm and collected manner: "Duke Ning, don't make such a joke with me. Everyone knows that you have a deep relationship with Lady Linglong, so why would you give her away just because of a little misunderstanding."

"Then Young Master Gu doesn't believe me?" Duke Ning said in a serious tone.

"Duke Ning, you better not say this. You are deliberately putting me in a bad position, and I assure you, Lady Linglong and I are innocent, we do not have any presumptuous thoughts." Gu Zhilun didn't expect that Duke Ning really didn't like Lady Linglong that much.

It seemed that all of this was just a rumor and could not be trusted.

Fortunately, he had tested him a little and did not place all of his chips on Lady Linglong alone.

Duke Ning on the other hand, shaved Yu Linglong's white and delicate face, and said unconcernedly: "Don't worry, if you want her, you can just bring her back."

With that, he took out a clean and flawless handkerchief and wiped his hands.

Then, he pushed Yu Linglong away and sat on the judge stage for the painting competition.

It seemed as if he really hated Yu Linglong, as if he treated her like trash and threw her away just like that.

However, Yu Linglong retreated to the side as if she did not feel it, she was no longer as excited and excited as before, instead, her face was flushed red as though she was trying to seduce someone.

Seeing that, Gu Zhilun had nothing else to say, and directly walked to his own seat.

From the looks of it, this Duke Ning was an extremely difficult opponent to deal with, because he had no weakness at all.

At least Yu Linglong was not his weak spot, she was the kind that would give away things as she pleased.

Otherwise, he would have exploded into a rage and pulled out his sword.

Who didn't know that although Duke Ning was extremely intelligent, his temper was not small.

No one who coveted his possessions had a good ending.

Therefore, Gu Zhilun did not continue to speak and continued with his nonsense.

As for Xu Yuan, he was reduced to a slave according to Wen Taiping's method of disposal. He could only do the most tiring and tiring jobs for his entire life, never to be sought after by the nobles again.

Cheng Guanyue carried Cheng Mingxiang and stood beside Wen Taiping, watching the big show for a long time.

Finally, he came up with an old saying: That's a man, not a single one is good.

"B …." Boss, look! " Cheng Weiwu pointed at a young man with a beard on the judge's platform, his eyes filled with shock and amazement.

When Cheng Guanyue heard it, she immediately turned to look at the place Cheng Weiwu pointed.

Unexpectedly, the young man with a beard was disguised as Zong Zhengqi.

Just like the day they saw him in the flowerbed, he still hugged him left and right.

However, this time around, the woman in his arms was even more beautiful and exposed than the women in the past.

Cheng Guanyue didn't seem to mind, but Cheng Weiwu felt that he was very eye-catching. Why was it that ever since Zong Zhengqi escaped from the hands of the Eastern Workshop and the Imperial Guard, there had been two different girls by his side that were afraid of accompanying him?