She got pregnant after the swap marriage, and the scumbag's family regretted it so much they cr

Tian You and Bian Tao belatedly stood up and, without the slightest hesitation, knelt down on the ground.

"The student obeys!"

If it were just these two scholars, Gu Chengbing wouldn't have personally come, but Gao Yan came too!

"No need for formalities. Your presence here is already a great help to me. If you need anything, just tell your servants."

Whether you stay here or go home every day, everything will be arranged for you!

After saying that, he coughed lightly and said to Gao Yan, "Come with me."

Gao Yan nodded hastily to Tian You and Bian Tao, then turned and followed behind Gu Chengbin.

The four of them bowed deeply, and only stood up straight after the rest of the group had walked away.

Bian Tao looked in the direction they left and asked, "Zicheng, don't you think that Young Master Gao seems very familiar with the Prince's Mansion, and he acts more naturally than we do?"

Ruan Junmei had previously worked at the Prince's Mansion, so Tian You knew some of the inside story, but by nature, he disliked talking about people behind their backs.

"Zhiyong, don't forget our important business."

Bian Tao's eyes flickered, and a smile appeared on his lips. "That's true..."

The voices behind him were too soft, and only Bian Tao himself could hear what he said.

On the other side, Gu Chengbing led Gao Yan through the back door of the front yard.

Seeing that he was about to reach the backyard wall, Gao Yan stopped and refused to go any further.

"Your Highness, if you don't explain yourself clearly, I dare not go any further!"

Gu Chengbing chuckled lightly, "You still have things to be afraid of!"

"Of course!" Gao Yan gestured forward with his chin. "What are we going to do there?"

"What are you afraid of? Do you think I'd eat you? That path ahead is the entrance to the academy. I'll take you to see Yun Can."

So she went to see that brat!

Gao Yan felt relieved and walked to Gu Chengbin's side. "Have you thought it through? Send Yun Can to Jinling?"

Gu Chengbin frowned and nodded heavily.

Even though he felt reluctant, he had to admit that after weighing the pros and cons, Gu Yuncan was the most suitable candidate.

Gao Yan clapped his hands. "That's what I think too. With his spoiled yet charming personality, he might thrive in Jinling, even more so than Yun Yi or Yun Wei!"

"Oh? I've never heard you mention this before?" Gu Chengbing asked casually.

“Of course…” Gao Yan stopped himself in time.

Unfortunately, it was too late. Gu Chengbing had already guessed it. "It was your wife who said it, wasn't it!"

Gao Yan tried to deny it, but Gu Chengbin completely ignored him.

He muttered to himself, "I often have this feeling that your wife seems to know a lot about the Prince of Yan's residence. But Yi Feng and the others' investigation shows that, apart from the merchant families that the Lu family is on good terms with, your wife almost never leaves the backyard."

This can only be described as a coincidence.

"It must be a coincidence!" Gao Yan argued. "Even with Gao Zhongbao, she only saw him once through a screen, let alone at the Prince's residence!"

"I didn't say no, why are you so anxious!" Gu Chengbing was both amused and annoyed. "You did marry a good wife. With you all in Jinling, Yun Can isn't really alone."

Gao Yan curled his lip. Jinling has His Majesty the Emperor, who is Gu Yuncan's biological grandfather, and the current Duke of Dingguo, her maternal uncle. How could she be alone?

Thinking this, he asked aloud, "How could he be alone? His maternal family, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, is also in Jinling!"

Gu Chengbing sighed, "Do you think I don't know? It's just that my two brothers-in-law have been out of the court for a long time. If they were to get involved in the conflict again because of Yun Can, it would be his fault as a junior!"

After much thought, I've decided that it's most suitable to entrust this to you two!

"Me?" Gao Yan felt a little unhappy when he thought of that brat. "How can I, a commoner, take care of the young master of the Prince of Yan's mansion!"

Gu Chengbing stood on the steps in front of the study hall with his arms crossed, and waved to the guards following behind him.

A group of guards split up and ran to both sides, standing on either side of the study hall.

He looked down at people as if he were asking for help.

"Stop being sarcastic! I won't let you take care of me for nothing. If you agree to help me look after Yun Can, I'll write a letter to my brother-in-law and ask him to help you get a position in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. How about that?"

Gao Yan didn't understand, "Why go to the long way around when it's so close?"

Gu Chengbing's gaze shifted upwards, looking towards the distant south, and his voice became faint. If you didn't listen carefully, you might not even hear it.

“My father-in-law finally managed to retire with the Duke of Dingguo’s family after much hardship. Now, in these turbulent times, I cannot let his efforts be wasted because of one of my sons…”

He withdrew his gaze and returned it to Gao Yan's face.

"Your appearance is seven-tenths similar to that of your elder brother, the Crown Prince, when he was young. Moreover, you have suffered greatly from being orphaned at a young age. After seeing you, Father Emperor may very well grant your request out of guilt."

But this means you'll never have the title. Are you sure you want to do this?

Gao Yan took a deep breath and nodded firmly, "I'm sure!"

Seeing his determination, Gu Chengbin couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration for him.

Prince and general, would you rather have a kind?

But if someone were to actually be granted a title and a noble rank, how many people could resist the temptation and refuse?

Gu Chengbing slapped him hard on the shoulder twice. "You've got guts!"

The fact that your wife is on good terms with the Prince of Yan's family is no secret to the Emperor and those with ulterior motives. If Yun Can encounters any trouble, it would be perfectly reasonable for him to seek advice from you two.

The Duke of Dingguo's mansion only needs to send out a message to have its former subordinates find a position for you. In this way, they don't need to go back to the court, and the ministers in the court will not feel any fear.

Of course, you can participate in the selection process yourself, but you might be eliminated due to your family background.

Gao Yan nodded in agreement. He hadn't forgotten what Lu Huan had told him before.

I'm afraid that once the Gao family settles down in Jinling, they will make trouble for the couple and won't give them any time to prepare for the selection of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Even after learning this news, they would still try to sabotage it, reporting to the authorities that his origins were unknown and that he was not a biological son of the Gao family.

After weighing the pros and cons, Gao Yan realized that this seemed to be the only path he could take.

However, he didn't want Gu Chengbin to get too smug. "After saying all this, the Third Young Master might not even agree!"

But things didn't go as he wished.

After hearing the whole story, Gu Yuncan remained unusually calm, as if his father had simply asked him to stay at the estate outside the city for a few days.

"I understand."

Gu Chengbin originally thought that his spoiled son would make a big fuss, but he just said a few words.

He had the illusion that the child in front of him, who was not yet ten years old, had grown into an adult overnight.

It felt like a hand was tearing my heart apart; it was incredibly painful.

He suppressed his discomfort and continued, "You've met this Uncle Gao before. He'll head south first. After you go to Jinling, if you encounter anything you're unsure about, you can consult him or Aunt Lu."

The young boy tilted his head, revealing a hint of arrogance, "I am the third young master of the Prince of Yan's mansion. What can't I handle that I need to go to them for?"