Chapter 171: Chapter 171: A Misunderstanding (The Marquis Is Jealous)

“Alright then.” Xiao Chengyu nodded.

He was curious to see what Xiao Fengxing intended to do.

An unexpected encounter here?

Who are they trying to fool?

As everyone headed to the stables to choose their horses, they unexpectedly ran into Gu Yunze and Gu Lingyi.

Xiao Chengyu: “…”

What kind of wind is blowing today?

Having Yan Sikang here was already enough to make him uncomfortable, and now Gu Yunze joined in.

“Little General Gu!” Fu Shinian called out joyfully, quickly pulling Fu Mingzhu along to greet them.

They even passed right by Xiao Chengyu without giving him a single glance.

Xiao Chengyu: “…”

“Ahem.” Xiao Yingyue glanced sympathetically at Xiao Chengyu.

Xiao Chengyu silently caught up, only to hear Fu Shinian happily asking, “Little General Gu, did you just arrive, or have you already finished your run?”

Xiao Chengyu fell silent, realizing that when Fu Shinian first saw him, she wasn’t nearly as enthusiastic.

Seeing this, Xiao Chengyu felt a sharp pang in his heart, an indescribable dull ache.

Gu Yunze also brightened up completely, “We’ve just arrived as well, and brought a fine horse over this time. Would the young ladies like to try it?”

“The eldest young lady has brought a blood-sweating stallion.” Xiao Chengyu reminded, so it’s better not to compare an ordinary horse to it.

Gu Yunze’s expression became slightly dim; he hadn’t known that the Fu family had a blood-sweating stallion.

The eldest young lady surely wouldn’t care for the horse he brought.

Fu Shinian couldn’t help but turn to glare at Xiao Chengyu, and quickly said to Gu Yunze, “Horses each have their own temperaments. I’m not a skilled rider, but my sister is excellent at riding and she likes taming unfamiliar stallions.”

“For my sister, Divine Wind is more than familiar, it lacks challenge. I wonder what temperament the horse Little General Gu brought this time has?” Fu Shinian asked.

Divine Wind neighed loudly in the stable, seeming quite displeased with Fu Shinian’s words.

How could being gentle lead to being disliked!

Xiao Chengyu’s heart grew heavier.

Does Fu Shinian really dislike seeing Gu Yunze disappointed?

The brightness returned to Gu Yunze’s face, but the light in Xiao Chengyu’s eyes was about to extinguish.

“My Feng Chi is particular; it only allows me to ride it, no one else, not even my father.” Gu Yunze looked expectantly at Fu Mingzhu, “Would the eldest young lady be interested? Would you like to try Feng Chi?”

“Sister, do you want to try it?” Fu Shinian asked, “Speaking of which, Divine Wind and Feng Chi’s names do pair well.”

“Why not let Little General Gu try Divine Wind too?” Fu Shinian added, “Like Feng Chi, Divine Wind is only gentle with my sister. No one else can ride it.”

“May I?” Gu Yunze looked eagerly at Fu Mingzhu.

He wasn’t coveting the blood-sweating stallion, but it was Fu Mingzhu’s mount.

If he could ride it, wouldn’t that… wouldn’t that make him closer to Fu Mingzhu?

Gu Yunze hadn’t recognized Fu Shinian’s intentional matchmaking yet.

But Gu Lingyi beside him had noticed.

She thought to herself, could it be Madam Fu has somewhat agreed?

Otherwise, Fu Shinian wouldn’t be acting like this.

Fu Mingzhu blushed slightly and nodded, “You may, I also want to see Little General Gu’s fine steed.”

“It’s over here, eldest young lady, follow me.” Gu Yunze quickly said.

Gu Lingyi didn’t follow, purposely giving Gu Yunze and Fu Mingzhu a chance to communicate.

Fu Shinian smiled as she watched their backs, while Xiao Chengyu’s slightly subdued voice reached her ears, “Second young lady seems to greatly admire Little General Gu?”

“Yes,” Fu Shinian nodded without much thought, “Little General Gu is loyal, brave, upright, handsome, and impressive, and the Gu family has a clear and upright family tradition, which is indeed commendable.”

Fu Shinian turned to Xiao Chengyu and asked, “Even the Marquis couldn’t find fault with Little General Gu, could he?”

Xiao Chengyu’s heart was hit hard; he thought, the flaw is he has earned your admiration.

Gu Lingyi nodded repeatedly, quickly adding, “My family is very good, there isn’t a single man who takes concubines, the rear residence is clean and tidy, and no one keeps a mistress outside.”

“The younger generation is well-behaved, and the elders never relax in their supervision, ensuring no one goes astray.” Gu Lingyi held Fu Shinian’s hand, “Second young lady can tell Madam Fu about these; we can guarantee that in the Gu family.”

There would be no shameless matters like those surrounding Xiao Fengxing.

Fu Shinian nodded, “I’ll tell my mother when I go home today.”

Gu Lingyi was extremely excited; her brother’s marriage seemed close to succeeding!

Xiao Chengyu gritted his teeth and said, “Second young lady, would you like to ride a horse?”

“I won’t,” she replied, eager to watch Fu Mingzhu and Gu Yunze ride side-by-side.

If she went for a ride, she wouldn’t be able to watch.

“The Marquis is in good health now; you should enjoy riding freely,” Fu Shinian said.

“We’ll see.” Xiao Chengyu wasn’t in the mood at this moment.

At this time, Yan Sikang and Yan Liqing also arrived.

The Fu family had brought horses too, so the two went to the stables to lead their horses out.

Others rode their horses into the arena to gallop.

Xiao Chengyu looked at Fu Shinian, seeing her gaze fixed on Gu Yunze.

Xiao Chengyu’s heart ached.

He had always considered himself never to regret decisions in life, yet now he deeply regretted what he had said to Fu Shinian about being unable to return her feelings.

If he hadn’t said those words back then, would Fu Shinian pay him more attention now?

“Are the Fu family and the Gu family close to a good thing?” Xiao Chengyu asked.

Xiao Yingyue felt very sympathetic for her brother, which is why she stood a bit farther away, pulling Gu Lingyi along, giving Xiao Chengyu and Fu Shinian some alone time to talk.

But upon hearing Xiao Chengyu’s question, Xiao Yingyue couldn’t help but perk up her ears.

Gu Lingyi also listened closely and couldn’t resist taking a couple of steps closer to Fu Shinian.

Xiao Yingyue saw this but did not stop it; she also moved two steps closer.

“Well…” Fu Shinian was a bit embarrassed.

Xiao Chengyu said dejectedly, “I’m being rude; these questions are inconvenient for a young lady to answer.”

“It’s alright, the Marquis is not an outsider,” Fu Shinian’s words gave Xiao Chengyu a slight boost in spirit.

But then he heard Fu Shinian continue, “I do hope the Fu family and the Gu family can take it further. I still… really like the Gu family.”

Xiao Chengyu suddenly looked at Fu Shinian and saw her eyes sparkling with expectation.

Yes, the young girl had always been so open, never hiding her feelings.

Was she really so desirous of a match with Gu Yunze?

In the arena, Gu Yunze hadn’t expected Feng Chi to be quite friendly with Fu Mingzhu, not resisting allowing her to ride it.

Fu Mingzhu contemplated and said, “Perhaps it’s because during the hunt, the General saved me, and Feng Chi has some impression of me.”

Gu Yunze couldn’t help but laugh, “Feng Chi does have some human-like qualities.”

At this point, Lin Qingqing rode up, saying, “Does the eldest young lady have any interest in racing?”

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