Chapter 17: Ill Intentions

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Sheng was dressed in a dark blue robe. There was a chestnut belt around his waist. His hair was tied up neatly on his head, and he looked more solemn than usual.

If he were to walk on the road, people would probably think that he was the son of a noble family and not a servant of a palace.

Zhong Ning noticed this too. She looked at Gu Sheng from head to toe. She tossed a dubious question at him.

“Eh? Did you just go out?”

Zhong Ning knew that Gu Sheng was very concerned about his lost memory and was still investigating his background. Unfortunately, it had been over three years, and there were still no clues.

Zhong Ning continued probling.

“Did you find any clues this time?”

Gu Sheng did not seem to want to discuss this with her. He shook his head and said, “No.”

He looked at Zhong ning and said in a deep voice, “Didn’t you say that you didn’t want anything from the Shen family? Why do you suddenly want to take it back?”

Zhong Ning looked a little embarrassed as she stammered.

“It’s all Li’er’s fault. She seemed to be thinking of it, and…”

Zhong Ning looked around guiltily. After making sure that no one was around, she approached Gu Sheng and said carefully, “Li’er said that she wants to sell the land and leave the capital.”

Zhong Ning was a little embarrassed after she said that. After all, the idea of abandoning one’s family and career was a little unorthodox, so she added, “But I haven’t decided yet.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the air was still for a while. Gu Sheng’s words rang all the more in the silence.

“Strangely, it’s not just her voice returning. Her mind seems to have grown sharper.”

Zhong Ning looked up at Gu Sheng. After a moment of confusion, she realized that he was talking about Shen Li. She agreed.

“Yes, Li’er is quite smart.”

Gu Sheng’s visage lit up. He stopped beating around the bush with Zhong Ning.

“Alright, I’ll go find some men from outside the manor. You don’t have to worry about it.”

Zhong Ning was concerned at the sound of that.

“Wouldn’t that require a lot of money? We simply can’t afford to hire outside help. I’ll get my bonus soon…”

She was interrupted by Gu Sheng before she could finish.

“No need. I’ve made friends with a group of sworn-brothers in the capital over the past few years. I’ll just ask them for help.”

“Oh, then…” Zhong Ning was surprised.

“Madam, Madam!”

Ming Yue ran over from afar and interrupted Zhong Ning.

Zhong Ning was alarmed when she saw the woman being so anxious.

“What’s going on? Why are you in such a hurry?”

Ming Yue walked closer and looked at Zhong Ning. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that Zhong Ning was fine.

“I’m fine. But the Butler said that he didn’t look for me at all.”

After she finished speaking, she stared at Gu Sheng with her eyes wide open, as if waiting for him to give an explanation.

Gu Sheng looked back at her calmly and said without any trace of emotions in his voice.

“Perhaps I may have misheard it.”

“You!”

Gu Sheng ignored Ming Yue’s glare and turned to Zhong Ning.

“It’s getting late, I’ll go back first.”

Zhong Ning nodded. She was about to say something when Ming Yue, who was filled with indignation, pulled her into the house.

Ming Yue mumbled as she walked in.

“He should have headed back a long time ago. He runs to your courtyard every day. Who knows what he has in mind.”

Her words were blunt, and Zhong ning frowned. Gu Sheng was a good person, and the palace was indebted to him. Zhong Ning could not bear to let the misunderstanding continue, so she quickly spoke up.

“I was the one who invited him here just now. Besides, I had a favor to ask of him. Gu Sheng is a good person, don’t think ill of him.”