Gu Fuyou handed the jade ring Xiao Zhongting gave her to Scholar Zhai, asking her to deliver it to Xiao Zhi and persuade her to switch allegiances with emotion and reason. That evening, Scholar Zhai brought back good news. With her persuasive skills and Xiao Zhongting’s token, combined with Xiao Zhi’s aspiration to not be buried in obscurity, Xiao Zhi…
Everything is Ready As Gu Fuyou spoke, Xiao Zhongting found it hard to believe, immediately denying, “Impossible.” Frowning at Gu Fuyou, he said, “Although I don’t remember her face, I remember she was the daughter of City Lord Gu and human, not an Azure Phoenix. And besides…” But if not, who else would know about him letting Gu Fuyou go…
Beyond One’s Control Zhong Michu called out, “Ah Fu, come here.” Gu Fuyou was talking to Yi’er, but when she heard Zhong Michu’s call, she couldn’t help but look over. Zhenmao walked to Zhong Michu’s side, hanging its head low, rubbing its forehead against her, and its ears brushed against her chin, the soft fur pressed down. Zhong Michu gently…
Love is More Important than Status Gu Fuyou took the plate, her head slightly lowered. After a moment, she forced a smile and said, “I forgot. It was just a few months old then…” The little girl had already climb down from Ah Fu and called out, “Mother.” Zhong Michu turned and gestured to her, saying, “Yi’er.” Gu Fuyou felt…
Those Gone from Last Year “What’s the matter? What’s going on?” Scholar Zhai’s voice arrived before she did. Thinking Gu Fuyou was urgently calling for a reason, she ran over and saw Gu Fuyou standing by the door, looking outside. Once Scholar Zhai arrived, Gu seemed to relax. Scholar Zhai joked, “What? Can’t stand a day without seeing me? Missing…