Exchange Fate! She Saved the whole family and the Short-Lived Marquis!-Chapter 100: She Wants to See What Gu Yunze Really Thinks
Seeing that Xiao Chengyu really intended to return to his room to rest, Jing Lai thought joyfully that the second young lady’s words were indeed effective.
Yet, despite this rare early retirement for the night, Xiao Chengyu lay in bed unable to sleep.
Even lighting incense for sleep did no good, as his mind was filled with Fu Shinian and the matter of Fu Shinian going to the Law Temple with Gu Yunze tomorrow.
At this moment, Xiao Chengyu had long ignored that Xiao Yingyue, Fu Mingzhu, and Gu Lingyi would also be going to the Law Temple together tomorrow.
As a result, the next morning, when Xiao Chengyu woke up, the dark circles under his eyes were even heavier than in the previous days.
Seeing Xiao Chengyu’s appearance, Jing Lai was startled, "Lord, did you not rest well again? Is the sleep incense no longer effective?"
Xiao Chengyu shook his head, "It’s nothing, just that my mind can’t help but think about official duties, so I didn’t sleep well."
"If the second young lady knows, she will surely remark about it," Jing Lai said.
Xiao Chengyu glanced at the sky and asked, "Has Ying Yue left yet?"
"It’s still early," Jing Lai said, "It will be another hour before the second lady comes to pick up the young lady."
Xiao Chengyu nodded.
Jing Lai then asked, "Does the lord wish to go together?"
"No." Xiao Chengyu got up and was served by Jing Lai to change clothes, "There are matters to attend to today."
Yesterday, upon learning about the cotton situation, His Majesty immediately ordered the Ministry of Revenue to take the seeds back for research and dispatched personnel to the Western Regions to inspect the cotton-growing land there, and afterward, to go to the northwest to find similar places for cotton cultivation.
Such a journey would take at least several months.
But once successful, the locals will have more crops to grow and more money to earn, which is a good thing.
Xiao Chengyu must take these months to draft a plan.
How the cotton-growing lands should be allocated.
Initially, the quality of cotton may not be high, and determining how to encourage the locals to grow it and what level of support and tax reduction to offer, among other concerns, need addressing.
However, Xiao Chengyu never doubts that they can grow the same quality cotton on the lands of the northwest.
After having breakfast, Xiao Chengyu went to the study.
Yet, after a long time, he had still not written a single word, occasionally glancing outside the study.
"Lord." Jing Lai came in and saw Xiao Chengyu looking outside. Curious, he asked, "Do you need to go out? The weather outside is nice."
"What’s the matter?" Xiao Chengyu simply put down the brush and asked.
"The second young lady has come to pick up the young lady." Jing Lai paused, then added, "And Little General Gu is with her."
Xiao Chengyu immediately frowned, "Weren’t they supposed to meet at Law Temple?"
"Little General Gu said to go to the Fu family first, with the two young ladies of the Fu family." Jing Lai explained.
Xiao Chengyu’s frown deepened, "When did the Gu family’s carriage become so large?"
"Still their respective carriages," Jing Lai said, "Merely traveling together."
"Such redundancy." Xiao Chengyu said, then walked out.
"Lord, where are you going?" Jing Lai hurriedly followed and asked.
"Law Temple." Xiao Chengyu said. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
"But the young ladies have already left." Jing Lai reminded.
Xiao Chengyu paused and said, "I have business with the abbot at Law Temple."
Despite saying this, Xiao Chengyu directly rode a horse, speeding towards Law Temple.
The Fu family’s carriage reached the outskirts, Fu Shinian, feeling a bit bored, lifted the curtain to see how much longer till they arrived.
Just then, she heard the sound of horse hooves, instinctively glanced back, and unexpectedly saw Xiao Chengyu riding a horse.
"Lord?" Fu Shinian called hurriedly.
Only then did Xiao Chengyu act as if he had just noticed Fu Shinian, riding over to keep pace with the carriage, "Miss."
"Where are you heading?" Fu Shinian asked.
"Brother???" Xiao Yingyue popped her head out beside Fu Shinian, asking in shock, "Why are you here too?"
"..." Xiao Chengyu replied, "I have matters to attend to at Law Temple."
Fu Shinian did not suspect anything, "Are you going to see Master Purin?"
Xiao Chengyu nodded, "Yes."
Fu Shinian suddenly became nervous, "Is the lord feeling unwell again?"
"No, there are other matters to discuss with the master." Xiao Chengyu replied.
"Really?" Fu Shinian scrutinized Xiao Chengyu’s face, "But the lord looks worse today than yesterday."
"I didn’t rest well last night," Xiao Chengyu explained, "Thinking about official matters, couldn’t sleep. Rest assured, I will sleep early tonight."
Xiao Ying Yue promptly took the opportunity, "Brother, it really makes people uneasy."
"Shinian, you should keep a closer watch on my brother. See, without your supervision, he doesn’t know how to take care of himself. Back when he was in Ganning, although it was dangerous, his condition after returning was healthier than he is now."
Fu Shinian agreed Xiao Ying Yue spoke correctly.
"Why not come back to the manor directly after returning from Law Temple? At least supervise my brother to rest properly for several days and get his health back." Xiao Ying Yue seized the chance.
"I was planning to go to the manor tomorrow," Fu Shinian said, "Didn’t bring anything with me today."
"There’s everything at the manor; just have your family send a few everyday clothes of yours, the manor has the rest." Xiao Ying Yue shook Fu Shinian’s arm, "Come on."
"Ying Yue, don’t be willful, don’t make Miss feel awkward." Xiao Chengyu said.
Xiao Ying Yue hugged Fu Shinian’s arm and asked, "Shinian, am I making you uncomfortable?"
Fu Shinian: "..."
"I’m not uncomfortable." Fu Shinian had no choice but to say.
"Great, then it’s settled."
Upon arriving at the entrance of Law Temple, Gu Yunze and Gu Lingyi alighted the carriage. Gu Lingyi saw Xiao Chengyu and asked in shock, "Lord, why are you here too?"
Wasn’t it said yesterday that he wouldn’t come?
Xiao Ying Yue guardedly hugged Fu Shinian’s arm, "My brother suddenly had free time."
Gu Lingyi defiantly said, "My brother gives more security."
Gu Yunze didn’t understand why Gu Lingyi was competing with Xiao Ying Yue.
He helplessly moved to Fu Mingzhu’s side, "Miss Fu, let’s head inside first."
"Let’s wait for Shinian." Fu Mingzhu said.
"With the lord and Brother Fu here, Miss won’t be left alone," Gu Yunze said.
Fu Mingzhu thought it odd, wondering if Gu Yunze truly didn’t know about his mother and sister’s intentions.
"Still, let’s wait." Fu Mingzhu said, wanting to see Gu Yunze’s stance.
If Gu Yunze truly had no intention, and it was just Mrs. Gu and Gu Lingyi being unilateral, then she couldn’t let them further pursue Fu Shinian.
Fu Shinian deserves someone who will focus his heart and eyes on her, treating her genuinely.
Not someone like Gu Yunze, who doesn’t take Fu Shinian seriously.
