The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

Shi Jinyan's eyes were cold and his tone was indifferent as he finished speaking. He didn't even look at Pei Qing'an who was extremely angry. He politely greeted Wang on the side and continued to walk out of the palace.

Wang also took this opportunity to pull Gu Fanchu away from here quickly and headed towards the carriage at the general's mansion outside the palace.

Only Pei Qing'an was left standing there, staring at Shi Jinyan's back with angry eyes, as if he wanted to burn a hole in him.

He clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with hatred, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Shi Jinyan, one day I will trample you under my feet!"

Wang felt cold sweat all over her body, and she unconsciously increased the strength of holding Gu Fanchu's hand. She really didn't understand what the third prince meant. She hoped that she was overthinking it!

Outside the palace gate, the general's carriage had been waiting for a long time, and in front of their carriage was the carriage from the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

It was a luxurious and low-key black carriage. Gu Fanchu's eyes flickered slightly, and some inexplicable emotions spread in his heart.

Shi Jinyan stretched out his big, bony hands, jumped onto the carriage, and asked the driver to drive the carriage forward.

Wang and Gu Fanchu also got on the carriage. The driver cracked the whip, the wheels began to turn slowly, and the carriage began to shake slightly.

After walking for a long time, Wang said with an unhappy face: "The Third Prince is so rude today, he actually did such a frivolous thing."

The Wang family came from a prominent family, so naturally they attached great importance to etiquette.

What's more, she treated Gu Fanchu as her own woman, so naturally she was aware of the behavior of other men.

Pei Qing'an was clearly engaged to Meng Hewan, but when he attended the flower viewing banquet, he was having an ambiguous relationship with the daughter of the Minister of Public Security.

But now he still looks at Gu Fanchu with that same look.

He is simply unruly and has no gentlemanly demeanor at all.

Gu Fanchu couldn't suppress the disgust in her heart. How could she be so blind in her previous life to think that Pei Qing'an was humble, polite and a gentleman?

All this is thanks to Meng Hewan's help.

In order to gain the support of the General's Mansion through her, that pair of dogs took great pains to create the image of a gentle gentleman for Pei Qing'an in front of her.

How could she, who had never experienced love, be a match for them?

Thinking about it now, it is indeed disgusting.

"Aunt, don't bother with him, and don't get angry over such a rude person. We'll just stay away from him in the future."

Seeing Gu Fanchu's disgusted expression, Wang was relieved a little: "Chu'er, you must be more careful in the future. The Third Prince has behaved improperly. You must not get involved with him."

The third prince was the least noticeable among the many princes. People knew him before only because he was engaged to the Marquis's family.

His mother was not prominent and his talent was mediocre, so naturally he was not outstanding.

He has become known to everyone these days, but it is not a good reputation.

"Okay, Chu'er will definitely avoid him in the future and will never get involved with him."

Gu Fanchu had never been worried about this from her family. In her previous life, when she returned to the Marquis' Mansion, Mrs. Gu only criticized her behavior.

They said that her manners were rude, she didn't look like a lady from a noble family, and she was inferior to Meng Hewan in every way.

Even what happened with the third prince later was scolded by her as shameless and corrupt behavior.

Where has anyone taught her to protect herself?

Thinking of this, Gu Fanchu felt even more that he must protect his family and the general's mansion well.

The carriage returned smoothly to the general's mansion. Looking at the good things taken down from the carriage, the people in the mansion naturally knew that the imperial concubine doted on Miss Gu very much.

After returning to the general's mansion, Gu Fanchu did not rest. After going to Songtao Garden to pay his respects to his grandmother, he asked Liuli to prepare a carriage.

However, the driver of the carriage was replaced by a middle-aged man.

Seeing Gu Fanchu's puzzled look, the butler immediately stepped forward to explain:

"Miss, this is someone the old general has sent to you. He's worried about what might happen to you while traveling. Li Zhong is one of the old general's men, and he's very skilled. He can protect you."

Gu Fanchu understood and immediately smiled brightly: "Please tell Grandfather to come back and thank him in person when I get back!"

There is no such thing as too many talented people. Although Li Zhong looks ordinary, he gives people a reserved feeling. He must be a master.

Gu Fanchu's eyes sparkled, and he smiled, revealing his white teeth, like a clever little fox. "Uncle Zhong, I'll be troubling you from now on."

Li Zhong was not good at speaking, but when he saw that this lady who looked like a fairy was so humble, he felt a little bit of affection for her.

"Miss, please be polite. This is what I should do."

Li Zhong clasped his fists and said a little embarrassedly.

Gu Fanchu got on the carriage and went directly to the restaurant that was about to open.

The sign at the door was still covered with a red cloth, but many passers-by stopped to look at it.

Gu Fanchu did not enter through the front door, but asked Uncle Zhong to turn a corner and go in through a small alley next to it and reach the back door of the restaurant.

This restaurant covers a very large area and has a separate backyard and private rooms.

After some renovation, the yard has been given a brand new look.

Various green plants are planted in the small courtyard, and two flower pavilions are built, which looks very cozy and comfortable.

Once inside, you'll find the place decorated with a scholarly air, with many paintings and calligraphy by scholars hanging on the walls. The golden writing sparkles brightly, demonstrating an extraordinary taste that makes people unconsciously relax and feel natural.

In the middle of the lobby, there is a huge mahogany desk with the four treasures of the study placed on it for guests to write and paint.

Exquisite lanterns are hung on the ceiling, each of which is painted with poetry. The interweaving of light and shadow makes you feel as if you are in a poetic world.

Even between the tables and chairs, there are small potted plants. The green plants and books complement each other, adding a bit of vitality and elegance.

Every corner of the restaurant exudes the fragrance of books, allowing people to feel the rich cultural atmosphere while enjoying delicious food.

Gu Fanchu was very satisfied. She believed that this place would become a very unique place in Beijing.

At the same time, she also had to admire Xue Yang's unique vision and methods. She only had a rough idea, and Xue Yang turned these ideas into reality.

In the small box, Xue Yang was already waiting for Gu Fanchu.

He looked as calm and composed as before, which made people want to tease him.

"I haven't seen you for a few days. Manager Xue has become more calm and composed."

Hearing her voice, Xue Yang raised his head from the account book, and his pair of dark eyes reflected Gu Fanchu's figure.

He stood up to greet her, but did not say a word. He just asked someone to bring in a pot of tea.

Because the restaurant was about to open, the staff were basically ready. She originally wanted to send two maids to Xue Yang to serve him, but Xue Yang refused.

He went to find a little boy to follow him.