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After Gu Qingze was led to the study by the butler, the butler quietly left.

This was the second time Gu Qingze met Gu Hongjing. The first time they met was in the short gap between the end of the second trial and the beginning of the third trial.

The reason for meeting him that time was not because of him, but because Gu Hongjing mentioned him in passing in order to ask about Su Han's recent situation.

And what was the reason this time? Gu Qingze was at a loss.

However, he still stood firmly in front of Gu Hongjing and saluted respectfully.

Although Gu Qingze was exhausted along the way because he was too eager to see Ling Xiao, he had already carefully tidied his clothes when he was led here by the housekeeper.

At this moment, his clothes were not too messy.

While Gu Qingze was still immersed in thinking and reviewing, Gu Hongjing slowly spoke: "...Xiaoze, are you doing well in Qingyun Sect? Are you adapting to the life there?"

When he spoke, he showed some concern and deliberately slowed down his tone, but it was a pity that it still sounded a bit stiff, as if he was not used to speaking in this way.

Xiao.....Ze? Who is Xiaoze?

Gu Qingze didn't realize that he was calling him for a moment, and was slightly stunned. The last time he met Gu Hongjing, he didn't call him by name, but just used "you" instead, so this "Xiao Ze"...

Then, he seemed to realize something, and some thoughts flashed through his mind.

The original owner's name was Gu Qingze. "Gu" was his father's surname, and "Qing" was taken from a character in his mother's name. Only "Ze" truly belonged to him.

Thinking about it this way, his father called him "Xiao Ze" for this reason.

After thinking it through, Gu Qingze responded seriously: "Father, everything is fine in Qingyun Sect. My senior brothers take good care of me... and so does my junior brother."

Gu Hongjing nodded slightly after hearing this: "I know, the junior brother you are talking about is the younger generation of the Chu family. I remember that you two were good friends when you were in the academy, and the housekeeper also mentioned this to me."

"You two are truly destined to be together. Not only did you enter the same sect together, but you are also brothers from the same peak."

Gu Hongjing said, with a hint of emotion on his face, "How many chances like this can there be in a lifetime? Xiaoze, you must cherish it."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingze revealed a barely perceptible smile.

He actually wanted to tell Gu Hongjing about what happened between him and Ling Xiao right away.

Although Gu Hongjing is not his real father, if nothing unexpected happens, the Gu family has already identified him as the next head of the family.

What if, like in those bloody TV shows he had watched, he was forced to marry and have children in order to preserve his bloodline?...

Although there is no "throne" to inherit like in TV dramas, it is still considered to be quite powerful.

In order to prevent this situation from happening, it is better to explain it clearly in advance.

But should I explain it now? Gu Qingze hesitated.

It was for this reason that he asked Ling Xiao to stay here after sending Jinluo and Ye Li away.

His original plan was to work with Ling Xiao to express their attitude to Gu Hongjing.

But now, he wanted to change his mind. If Gu Hongjing found it hard to accept and made things difficult for Ling Xiao, that would not do.

He didn't want to make Ling Xiao sad, so...let him explain the situation alone.

Regardless of whether Gu Hongjing chooses to accept it or not, regardless of whether it is blame or anything else, just target him alone.

After some careful consideration, he raised his head and looked at Gu Hongjing: "Father, actually...I do cherish the fate between me and Ling Xiao."

"And... I want to develop in a more intimate direction." Gu Qingze's words were extremely tactful, and he looked at Gu Hongjing with some trepidation.

Although he could also choose to ignore the Gu family's opinions and elope with Ling Xiao.

However, over the years, he has benefited from the Gu family. Without the Gu family, he would not have been able to live such a worry-free life with plenty of food and clothing and money.

And now the original "Gu Qingze" is missing, and he has replaced his identity for unknown reasons, so he must shoulder his responsibilities. He will not choose to break up with the Gu family unless it is absolutely necessary.

"Be closer...do you want to be good brothers for life?"

Gu Hongjing smiled, and his tone seemed to become more nostalgic:

"I actually have a group of good brothers. When I was young, I traveled all over the country with them to explore various places."

"But now... I have taken over the affairs of each family. I have responsibilities and burdens on my shoulders. I am rarely as carefree as before. I only contact them occasionally and can't even meet them often."

Gu Qingze didn't have the heart to interrupt his recollections, so he had to listen patiently before continuing, "...the kind that is closer than brothers."

Gu Hongjing was a little confused: "Closer than brothers... Could it be that they are sworn brothers?"

Gu Qingze smiled, but his tone and eyes were very firm: "... almost. To be precise, we became Taoist companions."

Gu Hongjing was stunned for a moment. This was seriously beyond his comprehension.

Become a Taoist couple? If he heard correctly, that was the kind of relationship he wanted to develop.

If the relationship is going to develop into that kind of thing, there should be a wedding. How should a wedding between two men be held?

Or... who is marrying whom? Is it Xiaoze who wears the wedding dress, or the younger generation of the Chu family? Is he giving a gift, or a dowry?

Between two men... there shouldn't be so many rules, right?

Moreover, Ozawa said that they wanted to be a Taoist couple, not a partner. The emphasis was on the word "Tao". It seemed that he wanted to hold a Taoist ceremony.

He and Qingyue (Gu Qingze's mother) had a normal and traditional wedding, and he knew very little about the wedding ceremony.

It seems that he needs to study this matter carefully. He should read some related books and then ask experienced people. He doesn't believe that he can't find examples of men holding a ceremony to tie the knot. Once he finds one, he can make a comparison and reference.

This ceremony must be held in a grand manner to demonstrate the style of the Gu family.

Gu Hongjing didn't care too much about whether Gu Qingze liked a man or a woman, or even what race she was. In his opinion, as long as they truly liked each other, that was enough.

The Gu family is not like other families where only the children of the main line can inherit the position of head of the family. Therefore, the men of the main line must be forced to have three wives and four concubines, have a lot of children, and then choose the best one among the many children.

The Gu family's consideration of the position of head of the family is based on strength and other abilities.

The reason why Gu Qingze was recognized was not because he was the child of the current head of the family, but simply because of his talent and strength.

If other families encountered this situation, there would definitely be an uproar. After all, if the heir to the family head likes men, there will be no descendants and no one will inherit the position of family head.

So if other families encounter this situation, even if the heir to the family head likes men and is gay, he will be forced to find a woman, and only after he has a lot of children can he regain his freedom and no longer be controlled.

When Gu Hongjing thought of this, he suddenly frowned slightly. He remembered that the Chu family, where the younger generation of the Chu family came from, was also a relatively large family.

He is with Xiaoze, the Chu family won’t stop them, right?

After all, the younger generation of the Chu family is the child of the current head of the Chu family.

Moreover, the younger generation of the Chu family is now able to continue practicing, and is valued again, restoring its value.

If the current head of the Chu family knew that his son was a homosexual, he would definitely be furious and would not just sit there and do nothing.

Gu Hongjing was only slightly troubled and didn't take the matter to heart at all.

Forget it, as long as Xiaoze likes it, no matter how much the Chu family jumps around, they can't do anything special.