Family affection? Is it important to have rights?

Gu Shiming sat calmly on the high seat, looking down at the other people in the hall.

His eyes couldn't help but glance at the girl sitting on the chair. Her light-colored eyes seemed to have magical power, attracting his attention.

"I wonder what business has Master Gu come to the Prime Minister's Residence for?"

Mu Jinfeng broke the silent atmosphere first and looked at Gu Shiming with sharp eyes.

Gu Shiming then turned his gaze back to Mu Jinfeng, his eyes full of disdain, "I heard that you hurt your face, so I came to see you out of kindness."

There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, waiting to see Mu Jinfeng's reaction.

Mu Tangxi and others looked at their eldest brother, wanting to see how he would answer.

Unexpectedly, the eldest brother was silent for a while, and said in a calm tone, "Thank you for your concern, Master Gu."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shiming's face darkened. He didn't expect that after not seeing him for a long time, Mu Jinfeng had become more and more shameless.

"Then take off your mask and let me take a look at your injuries."

Gu Shiming said maliciously.

At this time, Mu Jinbai tried to change the subject, "Master Gu, the osmanthus flowers in our mansion are blooming, do you want to go and enjoy them?"

Prince Gu’s insult to his eldest brother was too much. Even if there was no one else here, as a member of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, he could not continue to ignore it.

After all, the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion have a vested interest in each other. If one suffers, all suffer; if one prospers, all prosper.

Now only Mu Jinbai can stand up. The third brother and sister are still too young. If the eldest brother defends himself, Master Gu may still pester him.

Gu Shiming also knew that saying anything more would not produce any result, so he withdrew his gaze and stood up naturally, "Lead the way."

Mu Tangxi felt disappointed when he found that there was nothing fun to watch. He thought he would see his elder brother's humiliated expression.

Why doesn't Gu Shiming persist?

Some regrets.

Suddenly Gu Shiming shouted in her direction, "You."

Mu Tangxi raised her head unexpectedly, looking confused. What did he ask her to do?

What does this have to do with her?

Mu Tangxi subconsciously looked at Gu Shiming, her slightly widened eyes filled with innocent surprise.

Gu Shiming was so stunned by the beauty that he couldn't remember what to say.

He had just wanted the young lady from the Prime Minister's Mansion to lead the way, but if Miss Mu walked in front, how could he look her in the eye?

Gu Shiming was a little curious and even liked this color, much like he liked warm sunshine.

He now understood why the emperor made an exception and conferred the title of Princess Chaoyang on the daughter of the Prime Minister.

"What does the prince want to say?"

Mu Tangxi blinked and spoke in a very gentle tone.

Gu Shiming was speechless for a moment and made up an excuse, "This prince just thought your eyes were a little special and wanted to take a closer look!"

As soon as he said this, Gu Shiming realized that he had made the wrong excuse.

Doesn't this mean that he, a prince, is actually interested in her!

Although this is indeed the case, doesn't this make Mu Jinfeng more confident?

Damn it, I must answer more carefully next time.

Mu Tangxi: "My eyes? They are indeed very special. Would you like to take a closer look, Prince?"

She looked straight at the prince, and the sunlight seemed to be flowing in her eyes.

Gu Shiming suddenly looked away, as if he was dazzled by those eyes.

Then he saw Mu Jinfeng's mouth corners slightly curled, as if he was mocking him.

In an instant, the emotions surging in his heart were frozen.

He absolutely, absolutely could not be laughed at by this guy whom he looked down upon!

Gu Shiming's expression of contempt for everyone reappeared, "No need, I will get tired of it after just a few glances."

"Mu Jinfeng, why are you still standing here? Lead the way!"

Mu Jinfeng looked at Gu Shiming thoughtfully, then followed his instructions and walked in front to lead the way.

Mu Jinbai and Mu Jinxi also noticed that Master Gu seemed to be paying too much attention to his younger sister.

But it's normal. My sister's/sister's eye color is indeed very special, like a gem that can breathe and flow.

Mu Tangxi followed behind with a smile. Her amber eyes under her long dark eyelashes looked even more radiant under the sunlight.

Gu Shiming stared at Mu Jinfeng's profile with a stern face. Why did he feel that this guy seemed more relaxed than when they just met?

Humph, you don’t think that Gu Shiming really likes his sister, do you?

Think beautiful!

It's just a temporary novelty.

At this moment, Mu Jinfeng was just as Gu Shiming had expected. When he realized that Master Gu had shifted his attention from him to his sister, he suddenly no longer felt anxious.

It was the right thing to do to build a good relationship with my sister.

She could bring him more benefits.

For example, bring Prince Gu into the network of relationships in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

As far as he knew, the Jingyang Marquis's Mansion was not like the Prime Minister's Mansion. The Marquis had four concubines, three illegitimate sons and two illegitimate daughters.

Those concubines and illegitimate sons are all eyeing Gu Shiming's title of Crown Prince.

Gu Shiming became the crown prince legitimately because he had a legitimate mother.

But his mother only had him as a son and another daughter. If he died, the marquis might ask for a title for the illegitimate son.

The wife of Marquis Jingyang had been plotted against to the point where she was unable to have children.

Gu Shiming was able to grow up thanks to the support of his mother's family.

His father was the one who opened Mu Jinfeng's eyes. He was extremely fickle. Simply put, his father liked beautiful young women.

As for why Marquis Jingyang had only four concubines, it was of course because he went directly to the brothel.

You don’t even need to marry one, just change one every day.

If Marquis Jingyang had not made great contributions in his early years and won several battles, would he have been granted a title of nobility by the emperor?

Fortunately, Gu Shiming inherited his mother's appearance, otherwise if he inherited the sloppy looks of Marquis Jingyang, the emperor might not have given him the title.

Gu Shiming shuddered inexplicably, feeling that someone was saying bad things about him, it must be Mu Jinfeng!

His face was cold and he glared at Mu Jinfeng's back without any concealment.

Mu Tangxi thought carefully about what had happened in the Jingyang Marquis Mansion during this period. The childish Gu Shiming now seemed to be different from the arrogant and cold Master Gu in her impression.

She remembered an incident that happened in Jingyang Marquis Mansion when she was a child. It seemed like...

Marquis Jingyang met his true love!

That true love was a courtesan in a brothel, and Marquis Jingyang wanted to make her his second wife!

It seemed that the courtesan was pregnant with a child at that time.

Mu Tangxi felt that it was this incident that caused Gu Shiming's temperament to change drastically.

The noise was so loud that even she, who was injured at home, heard it.

That should be coming soon!

As Mu Tangxi thought about it, his steps became lighter.

After Gu Shiming casually walked around the flower garden, it was time for lunch.

Is Gu Shiming still wondering whether he should take the opportunity to pull off Mu Jinfeng's mask?

But would it seem too deliberate?