Chapter 26 A Bad Idea
As the people around were shocked once again, Gu Qingheng ignored their thoughts. He took the puppy lantern from the stall owner, happily placed it in Gu Yu’s hand, and smiled with a very proud expression.
He couldn’t let his brother-in-law guess lanterns for him alone; he had to get one for his brother-in-law too!
Gu Qingheng had been worried about how he would manage if the riddle was too difficult… but after encountering this relatively simple word puzzle, he knew he could get the lantern.
Although he didn’t know what animal Gu Yu liked, since his own sister had a cat lantern, his brother-in-law should get a dog lantern to match, right?
In Gu Qingheng’s understanding, cats and dogs were a perfect match, one large and the other small and cute, just like his sister and brother-in-law. He just always felt like they should switch places.
After all, his sister had innate divine strength, while his brother-in-law was rather frail…
When Gu Yu took the lantern won by Gu Qingheng, he felt a bittersweet sense of “my child is growing up.” He thought that this little sprout, Gu Qingheng, was already so capable… he could even guess lanterns for him, which was truly touching!
Gu Yu was already eighteen before he transmigrated. Now, inhabiting a twelve-year-old body, he was suspected of pretending to be younger… but Gu Qingheng was a genuine eight-year-old child, and with this kind of intelligence, he was a prodigy whether in modern times or ancient times.
This further confirmed Gu Yu’s belief that his younger brother-in-law must become an official in the future!
He was so smart now, he would be even more remarkable later. Moreover, Gu Qingheng was not pedantic; he was adaptable and eloquent, and would surely do well in the officialdom.
As for wielding power in court, that was not necessary. As long as he could walk domineeringly wherever he went, that would suffice.
“Little prodigy, do you have any thoughts about entering Qingshan Academy? The scholars there are very capable and will be of great help to your future growth. Not to mention, Director Qingshan is a great Confucian scholar of his generation and will definitely be able to…”
“No, I’m only eight years old this year, and I don’t want to go to the academy and suffer so early! With this time, I might as well learn from my brother-in-law; I can understand a lot of interesting things!”
“Neither of us has any intention of entering the academy, so don’t say any more! If you keep talking, I won’t leave… I’ll guess all the riddles here and then throw one away after playing with it.”
“…”
Seeing another promising contestant appear, the stall owner naturally didn’t want to let him go. Moreover, Gu Qingheng was young and easily persuaded, so he spared no effort to convince Gu Qingheng to directly enter Qingshan Academy to study.
If he could find an excellent talent to enroll, Director Qingshan had promised him quite a reward.
Of course, this was precisely why the stall owner was striving so hard.
However, at this moment, Gu Yu smiled slightly at the stall owner, and the words he said afterward made the stall owner’s voice suddenly stop, unable to utter another word.
Although Gu Yu was smiling, after hearing his words, the stall owner felt a chill run down his spine.
Others were scrambling to get into Qingshan Academy to study, yet these two young boys in front of him didn’t take it seriously at all! Especially the older boy, who was directly issuing a threat, making the stall owner dare not speak further.
The reward promised by the director was good, but it was not achievable. Now that the lanterns on the stall had been exchanged for ready cash, if Gu Yu guessed all the riddles… the stall owner glanced at the delighted faces of the onlookers and immediately decided to give up persuading them.
These lanterns still needed to be sold for money!
The stall owner’s act of backing down in surrender greatly disappointed the onlookers, who thought that if this young boy guessed all the riddles, some lanterns might even be given away in the end.
However, if Gu Yu knew their thoughts, he would just chuckle.
A lantern cost two hundred wen, and for something so valuable, he wouldn’t give it away for free even if he sold it at half price.
Seeing that the stall owner was no longer bothering them, Gu Yu then left with his wife and younger brother-in-law, continuing to walk forward and look for interesting things.
The three of them each held a round, cute lantern. Coupled with their exquisite and beautiful appearances, they immediately attracted a lot of attention. Gu Qingheng, feeling this now, began to feel a little scared.
He was, after all, a very cute child. If a kidnapper really targeted him… thinking about being kidnapped and not even getting a full meal, and being beaten by human traffickers, Gu Qingheng felt he would be truly miserable.
Just as Gu Qingheng was starting to feel a bit afraid, Gu Mengyao reached out and took her younger brother’s small hand, comforting his fear and immediately making him bolder.
No matter how much Gu Qingheng had annoyed her before, Gu Mengyao couldn’t stay angry with this lively brother.
Gu Yu, seeing the siblings’ actions from the side, couldn’t help but smile, thinking that he must protect them well and make this family better and better.
“Young Master Gu, what a coincidence that we meet again!”
“It is quite a coincidence.”
Just as the Gu family of three were strolling on the street, a voice calling out “Young Master Gu” made Gu Yu’s smile falter slightly… He didn’t know why Li Ye and his group were appearing before them.
He had clearly stated before that he would not take risks.
Then, seeing Li Ye walking towards him, Gu Yu sighed helplessly, knowing he couldn’t avoid it this time.
“We were just wandering around. May I know who these two are…”
Unlike Gu Yu’s helplessness, Li Ye had changed into a white silk robe at this time, and with the embellishment of valuable jewelry, he looked like a noble young master.
Standing in front of Gu Yu now, he appeared somewhat elegant and refined.
That is, if he didn’t make those effeminate gestures, and his voice wasn’t too high and shrill.
“This is my wife, Gu Mengyao, and my wife’s brother, Gu Qingheng. We came out to have fun today because it’s the lively Lantern Festival.”
“What!!! Gu Meng… I’m sorry, I just remembered an old acquaintance.”
Then, when Gu Yu introduced Gu Mengyao and her brother to Li Ye, Li Ye’s eyes widened in shock and panic upon hearing Gu Mengyao’s name, making Gu Yu immediately suspicious.
Based on his previous observations, Li Ye should have come from the palace as an eunuch. Seeing his surprised demeanor now, how did he know Gu Mengyao?
Could it be related to his father-in-law, Gu Qing?
“It’s nothing, it’s just that my wife is too beautiful. Never mind her name… just seeing her will make people dizzy with infatuation.”
Gu Yu’s mind was racing, but he showed no outward signs. Instead, he took the opportunity to praise Gu Mengyao in front of others, which made her blush again.
[Gu Mengyao’s favorability +30, Space is upgrading…]
As Gu Yu proudly praised his wife, Li Ye’s expression became somewhat stiff. If he said it was nothing, even a fool wouldn’t believe it.
However, Gu Yu knew that this was not the time to question, so he did not reveal his suspicions and continued to play dumb with Li Ye.
Who couldn’t pretend to be a fool!
“Young Master Gu, I have already discussed with the magistrate of Lian Town. We are just waiting for Wang Chang and his group to show their hand before arresting them red-handed and throwing them in prison.”
“Then I must congratulate Young Master Li in advance for achieving your wish and removing this tumor from Lian Town.”
“Congratulations are premature. We’ve encountered a difficulty…”
“Could it be that you can’t find the kidnappers’ traces? I think with Young Master Li’s appearance, you could dress as a woman and lure them out, and it would surely be successful.”
Without waiting for Li Ye to finish speaking, Gu Yu directly blocked his unfinished words with a smile, and then coincidentally gave Li Ye a bad idea, suggesting he try cross-dressing.
Although Li Ye was not as young as Gu Yu, with his delicate face, it should not be difficult for him to disguise himself as a woman.
Coupled with his high-pitched voice, it would be flawless.
However, when Li Ye heard Gu Yu’s words, he felt an urge to roll his eyes… In terms of beauty, Gu Yu was much prettier than him. Why didn’t Gu Yu volunteer to help catch the criminals?
Besides, his wife was Gu Mengyao, the future brave and skilled female general of Linfeng Kingdom, and she was not afraid of danger at all!
Li Ye secretly grumbled, but seeing Gu Yu’s resolute attitude, he knew he couldn’t persuade Gu Yu to assist.
As for letting Gu Mengyao and Gu Qingheng join… not to mention Gu Yu would not agree, even Li Ye himself would not allow these siblings to be in any danger right now!
Gu Mengyao would be a great general of Linfeng Kingdom in the future, and if her brother didn’t freeze to death this winter, perhaps he wouldn’t, like in his previous life, lead Gu Mengyao to such a tragic fate.
He had been reborn in this life, not only to prevent the vicious woman Bai Qian from harming the Emperor but also to protect General Gu Mengyao, who would later save Linfeng Kingdom from peril.
He just didn’t know why Gu Mengyao’s husband, who had died in her previous life, was still alive now?
And he was so intelligent and shrewd… If he hadn’t died in his previous life, he would probably have been an astonishing and talented figure.
Thinking of these things, Li Ye didn’t dare to linger in front of the Gu family for fear of revealing any flaws to Gu Yu.
Gu Yu’s suggestion was not impossible, but regarding the matter of cross-dressing… Li Ye still had to consider it carefully and see if he would ultimately use this tactic.
Li Ye really didn’t want to wear women’s clothing!
Regardless of Li Ye’s internal struggle, Gu Yu, after seeing their group leave, quickly led Gu Mengyao and her brother away, lest Li Ye and his group come back to ask for their help in rescuing people.
Although Gu Mengyao had innate divine strength and the advantage of lightness skill, making her unafraid of kidnappers, Gu Yu was not at all reassured.
If you often walk by the river, you’re bound to get your shoes wet.
He could participate in such dangerous matters himself, but Gu Mengyao and her brother absolutely could not get involved.
And that Li Ye, he didn’t seem like just an ordinary little eunuch.
