The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife - Chapter 791.3

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The guarantor had found a shady spot under a large tree and was carefully verifying the authenticity of the house deed, completely unaware of the conversation between the big and small ones.

Xiao Heng said, “Back when JiaoJiao was living in the outer city, the house was so cramped that there wasn’t even enough space to turn around. Yet, I never saw you bring out this house deed!”

Little Jing Kong felt utterly wronged and spread his hands, “JiaoJiao was looking for a house in the outer city back then! I don’t have any deeds in the outer city!”

This situation was just like a country bumpkin angrily questioning his rich friend—"You own a car, so why didn’t you lend it to me last night?"

And the rich friend innocently responding: “You said you needed a Xiali*; I don’t have a Xiali, I only have a Ferrari!” [*Xiali: car brand by Tianjin FAW Xiali Motor Company ]

Gu ‘humblebraggerer” Jiao: I pass you the crown!

Xiao Heng’s headache worsened.

They had traveled from the State of Zhao to Great Yan, yet somehow, his landlord was still the same little monk standing in front of him?

How much debt had he owed this little monk in his past life?

The little landlord puffed out his small chest, wiggled his foot smugly, and declared, “I’ll rent it to you at a discount! Five hundred taels per month!”

Xiao Heng’s body stiffened in shock.

Little monk, you’re blatantly hiking up the price!

While the two, one big and one small, were locked in a battle of wits, a horse-drawn carriage slowly approached and came to a stop beside the three of them.

Immediately after, the carriage window was lifted, and Second Master Jing stuck his head out. “Huh? Qing’er, Liulang, what are you two doing here? Hmm… and who is this little brat?”

Little Jing Kong put his hands on his hips and glared angrily. “You’re the little brat!”

“Oh, I remember now. You’re that… that…” Back when Gu Jiao had been unconscious for three days following the Black Wind Cavalry Commander selection, Second Master Jing had accompanied Duke An to the Imperial Advisor’s Hall to visit her, where he had encountered Little Jing Kong.

At that time, Little Jing Kong had been dressed in the academy uniform, looking like a little scholar. Now, wearing the attire of an ordinary young master, he was almost unrecognizable at first glance.

“I’m not ‘that’! My name is Jing Kong!” Little Jing Kong sternly corrected him.

Second Master Jing chuckled. “Right, right, that’s the name! You even saved the Little County Princess. You’re a little hero!”

So much useless chatter, and he’s even blocking my view of my daughter.

Today was yet another day Lord Duke wanted to beat up his foolish younger brother.

Duke An’s sharp gaze shot toward him like daggers.

Unfortunately, Second Master Jing had absolutely no tacit understanding with his elder brother. Instead, it was Gu Jiao who stepped forward and glanced inside the carriage.

She saw Duke An, and her mood suddenly brightened.

Duke An saw Gu Jiao, and an uncontrollable smile surfaced within his eyes.

......

After learning that Gu Jiao was looking for a residence, Duke An suggested she move into the Duke Estate.

“Hmm…” Gu Jiao hesitated.

Seeing the furrow in her brows, Duke An dipped his fingertip in water and continued writing on the armrest: ‘The Duke Estate has guards. It’s safer than you all living outside.’

He wrote “you all,” not just “you.”

Duke An, ever perceptive, had already guessed that Gu Jiao wouldn’t be looking for a residence at such a critical moment solely for herself.

She had been staying comfortably at the Imperial Advisor’s Hall, and there were likely few places in Shengdu safer than that.

Second Master Jing had taken Little Jing Kong to the big tree at the end of the street to catch cicadas, while Xiao Heng and the guarantor were discussing rental matters under the shade.

For the moment, only Gu Jiao and Duke An were inside the carriage.

Gu Jiao considered the possibility of moving into the Duke Estate.

Duke An continued writing: ‘It’s also close to Lingbo Academy, making it convenient to take the child to and from school.’

Gu Jiao stared at the words on the armrest, dumbfounded.

I clearly never mentioned Little Jing Kong. How did you know he’d be staying too?

You’re just like the Imperial Advisor—you incredibly shrewd adults!

Seeing Gu Jiao’s adorably dazed expression, the amusement in Duke An’s eyes nearly overflowed.

If not for the fact he was unable to show expression at the moment, his smile would have already stretched all the way to his ears.

He wrote: ‘There’s good food and drink every day, plenty of guards, and more silver than you can ever spend.’

At this moment, Lord Duke was like a villain coaxing a child with candy!

Gu Jiao’s eyes widened. “But… wasn’t the Duke Estate supposed to have spent all its wealth?”

‘We earned it back.’ Duke An wrote with a smile in his eyes.

That gaze practically said, your Adoptive Father is nothing more than an unremarkable little business genius.

Gu Jiao raised an eyebrow and replied with a straight face, “Money doesn’t really matter. What’s important is forming a bond with you, adoptive father.”

Duke An laughed inwardly.

Gu Jiao wasn’t one to put on pretenses. She didn’t say things like, “If we move there, we might bring danger upon you,” or anything of that nature.

She was now Duke An’s adoptive child. The Duke Estate had long since been entangled in these troubles, or rather, it had never extricated itself from them in the first place.

From the moment Duke An had spent his fortune to recover the bodies of Xuanyuan Family’s soldiers, he had already declared his stance to the entire Great Yan.

Gu Jiao relayed Duke An’s suggestion to Xiao Heng.

Xiao Heng had always felt that Duke An harbored a father-in-law’s hostility toward him. In the past, he might not have agreed so readily, but then he thought of that little landlord of a monk and his smug face and suddenly found the Duke Estate much more acceptable.

——He absolutely refused to admit it was because of the outrageous five hundred taels a month rent!

After a pause, Xiao Heng said, “About Lady Nan and the others’ inner city travel permits… I’ll find a way.”

Gu Jiao let out an “oh” and said, “No need. Duke An said he can get them.”

Xiao Heng felt as if he had been struck over the head.

I actually lost my chance to show off in front of JiaoJiao.

Why do I suddenly feel an intense sense of crisis?

Is it too late to change my mind and rent the little monk’s house instead——

With the residence settled, Gu Jiao decided to return to the inn. Little Jing Kong wanted to go with her, but before he could take two steps, Xiao Heng grabbed him and pulled him back.

Xiao Heng, with an annoying smirk, said, “You’re my little lackey now.”

Little Jing Kong nearly lost his mind.

Ahhh! Bad brother-in-law, you’re absolutely the least adorable person ever!

……

At the inn.

Old Master Meng had finally woken up. With his hair looking like a bird’s nest, he stood dumbly in front of the washstand, staring at his swollen, pig-like face reflected in the water basin. Inside his mind, ten thousand Black Wind Kings were galloping wildly.

“This Chess Saint… was beaten up by someone?”

He had no recollection of what happened last night!

When Gu Jiao arrived at the inn, everyone was already up and had gathered in Old Master Meng’s room.

Master Lu, not daring to admit that he had accidentally knocked the old man into such a state, shamelessly blamed the Han Family’s men and death warriors.

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…