Abandoned daughter reborn, legitimate son is resourceful

After lunch, Nan Jinming gave a few instructions and went out. He had just arrived in Yuecheng a few days ago, so he had to quickly contact the informant left by Yan Qiu.

Chu Zixuan was also busy. He heard that Qin Yingxue had a day off today and went to Gu's house.

Chu Zixuan got up early in the morning, changed into new clothes, and went straight to the outside of the Gu Mansion where he waited for a long time. In name, he was going to visit his cousin and aunt, but actually he was going to create an opportunity to meet Qin Yingxue.

"Sister Yingxue, what a coincidence, you are here at the Gu Mansion today as well."

As soon as Qin Yingxue got off the car, she ran into Gu Mingli who was walking to the gate of Gu Mansion. The two servants behind Gu Mingli were holding some gifts in their hands.

"I have a day off today, so I came to see Mingli."

Tan Yingxue has elegant manners. Her family is wealthy and is well matched to the Gu family. Both are families of scholars, and some of their ancestors were officials in the capital, but later they retired and returned to Yuecheng to settle down.

"Mingli, having a fiancée like you is a fate from the previous life."

Qin Yingxue couldn't bear to hear such vulgar words. Fortunately, she had told Gu Mingli the approximate time of her visit. As soon as she arrived at the door, she saw Gu Mingli coming out to greet her.

"Brother Zixuan, why are you here?"

Chu Zixuan looked at Gu Mingli and pouted his lips in grievance: "This... is a long story."

Gu Mansion

"Cousin, I have no reason to resent Brother Xiaoran for the way he treated me, but he... chose to cause trouble in Mother's funeral hall, leaving her with no peace!"

Chu Zixuan held the embroidered handkerchief and wiped the unnecessary tears from the corners of his eyes, his voice almost sounding sad.

Gu Mingli stood aside and gently stroked Chu Zixuan's back. Although he knew what kind of person he was, they were cousins, so he had to pretend and maintain a good superficial relationship.

"Brother Zixuan, although brother Xiaoran did some things wrong, he should also have a share of the inheritance left by my aunt."

Qin Yingxue sat aside and drank tea quietly. There was some noise in the yard, but she could only hear the conversation between the two people. As a woman, it was not appropriate for her to get involved.

"What are you talking about? Cousin! You and I are blood relatives! Why are you speaking for an outsider?"

Chu Zixuan pinched his thigh hard, then looked at Tan Yingxue beside him with tears in his eyes, and asked aggrievedly: "Sister Yingxue, you are from the official family, tell me, can we, the younger generation, have the final say in the will made by our mother?"

Qin Yingxue was a scholar. Relying on his extensive knowledge and some martial arts skills, and his family background was relatively moderate, he entered the officialdom and was considered a member of an official family. At least everyone in Yuecheng knew that Qin Yingxue was an impartial and good official who cared about the people.

In addition, in recent years, Qin Yingxue has solved several unsolved cases in succession. With such ability at such a young age, she was noticed by the city lord and was given a job in the government.

Qin Yingxue put down the teacup in her hand, pondered for a moment, and did not actively answer. Looking at Chu Zixuan's expectant eyes, she did not think much about it, and then slowly said: "Logically speaking, we should indeed follow the will of our predecessors."

Gu Mingli was a thoughtful man. He didn't refute what Qin Yingxue said. The reason why Qin Yingxue came today was probably because she felt guilty for not accompanying him to the Xiao Mansion to have a drink of wedding wine yesterday because the government office had some urgent matters this year. So she came to accompany him on this public holiday.

Who would have thought that Chu Zixuan would show up halfway, saying that he hadn't seen him for a long time. However, their Chu family had just held a funeral a few days ago, and it was really unlucky for him to come out and hang around now.

"I see. Mingli is ignorant. In the future, I will definitely read the collection of case-solving stories sent by Miss Tan and study it more."

Qin Yingxue was a straightforward person. She thought Gu Mingli meant to say that he should read more books, so she kept complimenting him: "Mingli can read more, so he will naturally know more."

Chu Zixuan had already sensed the jealousy in Gu Mingli's words. He usually had everything he needed, but sometimes when he came across something he liked, he would just grab it and use it for himself.

Gu Mingli snorted coldly and turned to look at Chu Zixuan in front of him, with no interest in greeting him.

"Brother Zixuan, I'm suddenly feeling a little unwell. I'm afraid I can't stay here with you."

Chu Zixuan raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at Gu Mingli in front of him with disdain, then stood up, leaned over, and whispered in Gu Mingli's ear: "Then Mingli should have a good rest."

Gu Mingli didn't understand. After all, no matter how Chu Zixuan treated him in the past, it would be inappropriate for him to be so rude to him after seeing the relationship between his father and the Gu family.

"What's wrong with you? Do you want to call a doctor?"

Qin Yingxue came forward and put her arms around Gu Mingli's slender waist.