Chapter 1344 - 1180: Miss Yao Was Beaten
Chapter 1344: Chapter 1180: Miss Yao Was Beaten
Gu Chengyu was looked at by Princess Ba Yu in such a baffling way, and was even given an assessment of "nothing special" and "weak," what is the matter with this princess?
"I wonder why the princess stopped my carriage?" Gu Chengyu asked with a smile, keeping his patience.
Princess Ba Yu rolled her eyes, then dismounted her horse and strolled to Gu Chengyu’s front.
Gu Chengyu frowned and took two steps back, not because he was intimidated by her demeanor, but because she was too close for comfort. If he didn’t step back, he felt he would bump into her.
This was a busy place with many people around, and men and women kept a respectable distance. Although Da Xing had a bold and unrestrained culture, this wasn’t Da Xing. Moreover, he wasn’t used to being this close to someone, especially a woman; didn’t he care about his reputation?
Women of Da Xing were generally taller than those of Dayan, and had more athletic builds, unlike the gentle and graceful ladies of Dayan. They possessed a different kind of carefree beauty.
Princess Ba Yu was towering in stature. Among men, Gu Chengyu was considered to stand out, yet her height reached up to his nose and mouth.
This towering stature, paired with her proud expression, walking one step at a time, indeed had a bit of presence.
Seeing Gu Chengyu step back, Princess Ba Yu couldn’t help but curl her lips, humph! Such a coward!
"I’ve heard my seventh brother talk about you, praising how formidable you are, so I came to see what kind of person you truly are with three heads and six arms. But upon meeting you, tsk tsk!" Princess Ba Yu shook her head, clicking her tongue, her face full of disdain, which ignited Ming Mo’s anger.
Ming Mo controlled himself, reminding himself not to argue with women. Isn’t there a saying, "Only petty people and women are hard to deal with"?
Even though the other party insulted his master, making it hard for him to endure, this was a princess from Da Xing, and her visit to Dayan was for diplomatic relations. If he spoke out of turn and ruined his master’s opportunity, it would be a loss.
Men of Da Xing were known for their bravery and prowess, growing up on horseback, which honed their robust physiques from a young age. Women of Da Xing generally admired men who were strong and mighty in stature.
In contrast, Dayan’s culture was different; be it refined scholars or noble young masters, a slim physique, jade-like face, and rosy lips and white teeth were considered beautiful.
Gu Chengyu raised an eyebrow, Seventh Brother? She must be referring to Gu Wanqian.
"Why would I have three heads and six arms? I’m just an ordinary person! The princess is unfamiliar with the Capital, could you be lost? I’ll have someone send you back."
This is merely a spoiled child, and he had no interest in tangling with her. With so many people around, it is likely that scandalous rumors could emerge, which would bring him trouble.
This girl must have snuck out on her own, with not a single servant by her side. But to block his path on his way to his scattered duties, someone must have mentioned him to her. Moreover, why she harbors such a bias against him must also be due to others sowing discord.
Princess Ba Yu pouted her lips tightly, her face full of displeasure. This person was too uninteresting, all serious and dull.
"I came out just to stroll around this marketplace, what’s it to you?" Princess Ba Yu crossed her arms, looking down at Gu Chengyu with a high tilt of her head.
Gu Chengyu furrowed his brows, looking at the surrounding citizens who were already beginning to point and gossip about them, and he saluted Princess Ba Yu.
"In that case, I’ll take my leave!" Gu Chengyu said decisively, turning around to get on the carriage.
Once on the carriage, he instructed Ming Mo, "Send word back to Honglu Temple, let Da Xing’s envoy come to fetch her. Before confirming she returns, send two people to keep an eye on her."
Utterly baffling, he’s a weakling? Haha!
"Hey!" Princess Ba Yu stomped her foot in anger as she watched Gu Chengyu’s carriage drive away, shouting in frustration.
"Oh my! How fierce this girl is? Tsk tsk! It’s quite a sight." An onlooker pointed at her, full of astonishment.
"Don’t speak nonsense, she seems to be someone important, let’s not get involved, move along!"
Princess Ba Yu glared at the onlookers, who immediately scattered like birds and beasts.
"Good for you, Gu Chengyu. Let’s see how long you can remain so arrogant, humph!" Princess Ba Yu turned, grabbed onto her horse, and casually strolled towards her destination.
As night fell, after having dinner at Liang Mansion, Gu Chengyu planned to return home. However, just as he bid farewell to his mentor and mentor’s wife, a steward reported outside the study.
"Master, the young lady was beaten!" the steward shouted outside the door, yet was sensible enough not to barge into the study.
"Who was beaten?" Liang Zhirui slammed his teacup onto the table, his brows furrowed deeply, immediately thinking of the wolves of Duke Zhen’s Mansion.
Could it be that Xian’s stepmother beat her? Or her grandmother? Or someone from another branch?
Gu Chengyu was also quite surprised, Yao Mengxian was beaten? Who could it be? The news had even spread, indicating this was more than just a domestic squabble.
"I heard it was the princess from Da Xing!" the steward quickly replied.
"The princess from Da Xing? Why would the princess hit Xian? The two of them aren’t acquainted, how can she hit someone for no reason? Did Xian suffer any losses?" Liang Zhirui took a deep breath, asking coldly.
"The young lady’s face is swollen, likely a misstrike by a whip. As for the princess, it seems she didn’t gain much. The details are not entirely clear, and I’m sending people to investigate."
The steward briefly recounted the situation, though he hadn’t yet clarified the details.
"How did the two encounter each other? Miss Yao is at Duke Zhen’s Mansion, she wouldn’t meet her there."
Gu Chengyu was genuinely puzzled, how did these two meet? Seeing the steward’s hesitant demeanor, he couldn’t help but think more, could these two have fought because of him?
"Send more people to investigate and report back when you have clear information!" Liang Zhirui suppressed his anger, knitting his brows and pacing in the study.
"Sir?" Ming Mo peeked into the study, his face showing some anxiety.
"Come in and report!" Gu Chengyu speculated that what Ming Mo wanted to say was related to this matter.
"Yes, sir, this?" Ming Mo glanced at Liang Zhirui, uncertain if he should speak here.
"Speak! The teacher already knows!" Gu Chengyu sighed, having been indifferent to the insolent princess before, even when she offended him. However, now he felt this princess was simply a troublemaker, with a mind different from common people.
"Yes!" Ming Mo was relieved to hear this.
"Just now, I had someone follow the princess until officials from Honglu Temple and Da Xing’s envoy came to take her. Then we withdrew. Who knew that on their way back, they suddenly encountered the returning carriage of Duke Zhen’s Mansion, which had gone to Bao En Temple to offer incense, and there were female relatives inside, including Miss Yao."