The butler led Lu Chengzhou, Gu Mang, and the others to Old Madam’s yard. Lu Zhan followed them because he was afraid that something might go wrong. As soon as they walked out of the banquet hall, they saw the full moon in the sky surrounded by a cold glow.
A slight breeze brushed past their ears. The weather at the end of September was rather cold.
Lu Chengzhou turned sideways and held Gu Mang’s other hand. It was rather cold.
He put the coat in his arms over Gu Mang’s shoulders and asked, "What do you want to eat later?"
She had not eaten much previously.
Gu Mang brushed her fingers through her black hair and her eyes looked cold. "Let’s go to the night market."
Lu Chengzhou nodded.
Lu Zhan looked at the two of them expressionlessly. He looked as if he were doubting that the person before him was his son.
Lu Shangjin couldn’t be as calm as Lu Chengzhou and Gu Mang. They were so calm that they could even talk about what to have afterwards.
The closer they got to Old Madam’s yard, the more nervous he got. He was afraid that when he got to the Old Madam’s yard, she would get so mad and cause something bad to happen.
After turning through several walkways, the group reached the main entrance of Old Madam’s yard. The two-story courtyard had white walls, blue tiles, and a traditional Chinese roof. It encompassed quite a large area. The stone steps in the courtyard were filled with potted plants and precious flowers. Firm bamboo lined both sides of the marble pavement.
The faint aroma of the flowers and the bamboo reached their noses. It was Gu Mang’s fourth time here. Like the other three times, it was nighttime.
She raised her pretty eyebrows and entered the front hall.
Lu Zhan turned to Lin Zhou. "Sister-in-law, bring your children along and come sit with me in the front hall."
Lin Zhou did not wish to cause trouble for Lu Shangjin, so she nodded and replied politely, "Thank you, elder brother."
Lu Shangjin thanked him too.
Lu Zhan ordered the servants to serve them tea and he walked towards the waiting hall to the side.
The butler led Lu Chengzhou, Gu Mang, and Lu Shangjin to the first floor. They passed through the magnificent corridor and stopped in front of a double-door with exceptionally beautiful carvings on it.
The butler opened the door and bowed. "Sixth Master, Third Young Master, and Ms. Gu, this way please."
Lu Chengzhou and Gu Mang walked casually, half a step behind Lu Shangjin. The room was hot and the heat permeated from it. The faint aroma of essential oils filled the room. The room was furnished with sophisticated furniture.
Old Madam leaned on a massage chair by the window.
Lu Chengzhou took the coat from Gu Mang’s shoulders, put it on the back of the sofa, and pointed his chin towards Lu Shangjin. "Sixth Uncle, have a seat."
Lu Shangjin sat down cautiously.
The sofa was L-shaped. Lu Chengzhou and Gu Mang sat at the other side.
Lu Chengzhou poured three cups of tea and pushed one in front of Lu Shangjin. Then, he passed Gu Mang a cup. "Warm your hands."
Gu Mang took it. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
Lu Chengzhou leaned back casually and looked as if he owned the compound.
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