Chapter 103 New Developments
As rumors intensified, the opera house began to experience the same frustration that Xu Wang had previously felt. Faced with a prolonged lack of customers, they were forced to change their strategy quickly. From merely offering performances at the opera house, they shifted to providing door-to-door service, exhibiting a very proactive attitude.
Simultaneously, they did not forget to address the rumors circulating in the capital, although it was not something that could be easily resolved. At least, after a long period of effort, no results were seen. While the opera house harbored intense hatred for those spreading the rumors, Gu Yu, on the other end, became busy with the affairs of the Lunar New Year, so busy he couldn’t stop, which made Gu Mengyao extremely concerned. However, since women were not allowed to enter places like the ancestral hall for ancestral worship, Gu Yu had to go in his stead. Fortunately, after this busy period, Gu Yu became free and comfortably awaited the arrival of the New Year.
Although the rules and regulations of the capital were troublesome, they were indeed very comfortable. For instance, during this Lunar New Year, if they were still in Yang Family Village, Gu Mengyao would already be busy preparing everything needed for the New Year, working until New Year’s Day before finally being able to rest. However, now, in the Gu Residence, Gu Mengyao didn’t have to do anything; the maids and servants of the residence handled all the preparations. Although the meals prepared by the Gu Residence’s head chef were not very tasty at first, under Gu Mengyao’s guidance over this period, his culinary skills had rapidly improved. Now, he greeted Gu Mengyao more warmly than he did Master Gu Qing, thinking of researching recipes with Gu Mengyao to create even more delicious dishes!
“A’yu, I’ve seen Dan Chengfeng send several visiting cards, wanting to meet you. Why haven’t you seen him?”
“After causing such a big incident last time… I won’t see him. It’s better to avoid being dragged into trouble again.”
On this day, as the warm sun emerged, dispelling the cold that had persisted for many days, Gu Yu quickly moved a chair to the courtyard and sat there, lazily basking in the sun. When a shadow appeared, Gu Yu opened his eyes and found Gu Mengyao approaching.
Immediately, Gu Yu did not get up. Instead, he directly reached out and pulled Gu Mengyao into his embrace, and they basked in the sun together. After such a long period of being together, Gu Mengyao was no longer surprised by Gu Yu’s actions. Instead, she naturally hooked her arms around Gu Yu’s neck, lying completely on Gu Yu, like a spoiled kitten. Gu Yu felt incredibly happy, his eyes unconsciously curving, clearly in a very good mood.
However, after hearing Gu Mengyao’s words, Gu Yu pouted dejectedly, completely unwilling to see Dan Chengfeng. It had been quite some time since Dan Chengfeng had brought him to the ‘Exotic Charm’ opera house, but even now, the memory of Gu Mengyao’s angry face made Gu Yu reluctant to see Dan Chengfeng again. At least, that’s how he felt now. They could worry about other things later.
“Look what you’re saying… I didn’t get angry last time either! Because I truly believed in A’yu, that you wouldn’t do anything to betray me.”
“Mengyao, you stepped on and broke a floor tile last time, and it seems it hasn’t been replaced yet!”
“…”
After Gu Mengyao helplessly shook her head, she then indicated that she wasn’t angry, causing Gu Yu’s lips to curl upwards. He then directly exposed her, stating that Gu Mengyao hadn’t done anything to him, but she had stepped on and shattered the floor tile…
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, Gu Mengyao shyly reached out and lightly punched Gu Yu’s chest. Controlling her strength, she didn’t cause him serious injury. At most, it was a little painful.
“Brother-in-law, I came to find you… Ah! In broad daylight, this is really not good!”
Just as Gu Yu reached out to hold Gu Mengyao’s hand and steal a kiss, Gu Qingheng suddenly arrived in the courtyard. His excited expression immediately fell upon seeing Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao being so intimate.
He really had to endure seeing excessive affection all the time! Afterward, Gu Qingheng covered his eyes, putting on a look of disdain. Gu Yu’s forehead couldn’t help but be covered with black lines, thinking about when his younger brother-in-law would not come, but had to choose this moment to interrupt their intimate moment as a couple! He was truly a blindingly bright light bulb!
When Gu Mengyao saw her brother, she quickly got off Gu Yu, coughed twice to adjust her clothes, and then immediately slipped away, leaving a dejected Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng still covering his eyes.
“Alright, everyone’s gone. Stop pretending!”
“Hehe, brother-in-law, you’re too fierce! This is in the courtyard. If others saw…”
“So what if they saw? You and your sister are already married. Can’t we be intimate? Besides, this is the Gu Residence. Who would dare to watch you and Mengyao being intimate? Everyone would pretend not to see and leave directly. Only you specifically came over to disturb the atmosphere.”
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, Gu Qingheng no longer covered his eyes but chuckled and lowered his hands from his face. Afterward, Gu Yu rolled his eyes at his younger brother-in-law, clearly expressing his current frustration. Gu Yu hoped that his younger brother-in-law had something important to tell him; otherwise, Gu Yu felt he would teach this younger brother-in-law a good lesson.
“Oh, right! I have something important to tell you now!”
“What is it?”
“I went out for my usual rounds today to gather recent news, and I discovered that the opera house has made new moves.”
After Gu Qingheng said it was because of the opera house, Gu Yu sighed silently. Well, it was indeed considered important business. Since the alliance had dumped the mess onto him, Gu Yu had to take responsibility for preventing the Holy Cult’s plot in the Western Regions. However, Gu Yu did not want to expose himself, lest he attract the Holy Cult’s hatred. Therefore, he chose to use rumors to disrupt the opera house’s business and attributed an unfounded epidemic to the Western women, causing men to steer clear.
Under such circumstances, it was indeed impressive that the Holy Cult could still connect with high-ranking officials in the capital. “Given all this, what other options does the opera house have?”
“I heard that tonight, the ‘Purple-eyed Fairy’ will be performing at the opera house, making many people in the capital restless and eager to see what a woman with purple eyes looks like.”
“Purple eyes?” Learning about the opera house’s developments from Gu Qingheng, Gu Yu’s mouth twitched speechlessly, thinking that the Holy Cult must be truly cornered to have their Saintess come out to save the situation. However, even so, Gu Yu would not allow the Holy Cult’s plot to succeed. “We cannot let the opera house recover. I will go there tonight to check the situation.”
“Brother-in-law!!! I want to go too.”
“Go away. Bringing a grown child like you makes the target too obvious. You might be recognized in the future.”
Afterward, Gu Yu decided to go to the opera house again tonight, preparing to seize the opportunity to sprinkle the weakness medicinal powder on the ‘lucky ones’ to increase the credibility of the rumors. Gu Qingheng, standing by, immediately looked excited upon hearing Gu Yu’s words and quickly expressed his desire to go, but Gu Yu directly refused. Was he kidding? He wasn’t going to the opera house for fun. Bringing his younger brother-in-law would be too obvious. Moreover, even if he could bring him, Gu Yu wouldn’t, especially since his younger brother-in-law had interrupted his intimacy with his little wife!
“Hmph, brother-in-law, you just don’t want to bring me. It must be because I interrupted you and my sister just now, so you’re taking revenge! No, I’m going to tell sister that brother-in-law is going to see Western women again.”
“Go ahead. I’m not afraid at all, because tonight I’m not going alone, and I’m bringing your sister along. You just stay at home obediently.”
Even though his younger brother-in-law saw through him at a glance, Gu Yu’s expression did not change. Furthermore, he uttered arrogant words that made Gu Qingheng grit his teeth, yet he didn’t know how to retaliate. With Gu Yu, only Gu Mengyao could make him obedient. As a result, Gu Yu, having anticipated this, had already prepared to bring Gu Mengyao along… This left Gu Qingheng with nothing to threaten Gu Yu with, so he could only stay home helplessly. This was truly frustrating; he had to grow up quickly! Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to get involved in any good things in the future!
After sending his younger brother-in-law away, Gu Yu then went to find Gu Mengyao to explain the situation and prepare for tonight’s operation. He also instructed a servant to notify Dan Chengfeng to meet him outside the opera house tonight. When Gu Mengyao heard that Gu Yu was going to the opera house again, before she could get angry, she immediately stopped being angry upon hearing that she would be going with him. Then, Gu Mengyao rummaged through drawers and cabinets, searching for the men’s clothing she would wear tonight, a happy look on her face, which made Gu Yu a bit confused about his little wife.
Previously, when he went to the opera house, Gu Mengyao was so angry she almost erupted like a volcano. But now… upon hearing she could go, she was overjoyed. It seemed Gu Mengyao still wanted to see what Westerners looked like. Gu Yu’s guess was indeed correct! Ever since Gu Mengyao heard that Westerners looked completely different from people in Linfeng Kingdom, with deep-set eyes, high noses, and different hair and eye colors, she had become increasingly curious and wanted to see for herself.
However, upon hearing that the opera house was not a good place, Gu Mengyao knew she couldn’t go. Now, with Gu Yu offering to take her along, Gu Mengyao was naturally extremely excited. As long as A’yu didn’t get involved with other women, everything would be fine…
Finally, as night fell, Gu Yu changed into a wealthy young master’s attire, looking fair and handsome. Due to his effeminate features, Gu Yu looked like a woman disguised as a man. At this moment, Gu Mengyao also changed into men’s clothing. After some disguise, with her handsome features and a smile on her lips, coupled with a folding fan in her hand, she truly looked like a dashing young gentleman.
When Gu Mengyao stood beside Gu Yu, with her handsome appearance and tall stature, she actually looked more like a man than Gu Yu. This made Gu Yu’s face darken, and he silently thought that he must grow taller!
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