Sheepadu
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Gu Yan Fei and Gu Yun Zhen were led by a maid from Jing Wang Manor to a table by the window. On the table were a few plates of fruit and snacks, along with a plum vase holding several stems of green chrysanthemums. As the breeze blew, a faint and elegant chrysanthemum fragrance wafted through the waterside pavilion. After the sisters sat down, Gu Yan Fei dismissed the maid and personally poured two cups of tea—one for herself and one for Gu Yun Zhen. Gu Yun Zhen took a sip of her tea and raised her…-
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Qing Guang carefully pulled out the talisman from the pocket on its collar and casually slapped it onto the chaise, then began to nonchalantly lick its paw. In the corner, a green-glazed, lotus-patterned, three-legged incense burner emitted wisps of smoke that slowly dispersed into the air. The scent of chrysanthemum-infused incense drifted gently around, lingering near Old Madam Gu's nose. Drowsiness washed over her, and she slipped into a hazy state, hovering between wakefulness and…
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"Ah!" Nanny Xu, caught off guard by the push, fell hard onto the floor. The spilled tea quickly soaked her skirt, and the sharp porcelain shards jabbed painfully into her behind. Dazed and bewildered, she looked up at Old Madam Gu's frightened, unsettled eyes. "Enough!" Old Madam Gu, her mind a chaotic storm of fear, panic, and unease, erupted in anger. "You're a woman with elders above and children below, yet you seem to have no sense of mercy or compassion! Always talking about killing—such a violent…
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“Yan Fei, ‘The Swallow Soars,’ what a beautiful name,” Gu Yuan said with a smile, clapping his hands in approval, clearly signaling his support for Gu Yan Fei. The family patriarch had originally hoped Gu Yuan might persuade Gu Yan Fei otherwise, but seeing his enthusiastic support, he decided not to press further. Focused, he carefully added the name "Gu Yan Fei" to the records under the First Branch, noting her date of birth alongside. Then, dipping the wolf-hair brush in ink once more, the…
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After Old Madam Gu finished speaking, the clan patriarch cleared his throat and said politely, “Sister-in-law, finding this child today must mean that A Ce and his wife are at peace in heaven and would feel reassured.” “Yes, last night I even dreamt of A Ce,” Old Madam Gu sighed, nodding slightly and pretending to wipe away non-existent tears from the corner of her eye with her handkerchief. “Then, I’ll trouble the patriarch to take charge of opening the ancestral hall and amending the family…
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“Rong'er!” Old Madam Gu looked at Gu Yun Rong with heartache, her voice choking slightly. She sighed inwardly, thinking about how this granddaughter, whom she had raised herself, was truly thoughtful and considerate. In contrast, Gu Yuan seemed like an ungrateful wolf, one that couldn’t be tamed. Ever since his father, Gu Ce, had died in battle eight years ago, Gu Yuan had changed, growing distant from her as though a wall had formed between them. Old Madam Gu occasionally wondered if Gu Yuan had…
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The siblings made their way around to the back of Cihe Hall, turned east, and passed through a covered corridor, heading further east until they arrived at a peaceful courtyard. Compared to the lively atmosphere of Cihe Hall, Yuheng Courtyard was serene and tranquil, enveloped in lush greenery that swayed gently in the breeze. The soft autumn wind brushed against their clothes and hair. "Young Master," a woman in her fifties, thin and frail-looking, greeted Gu Yuan with a nervous bow. The servants left…
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That day, the Yuheng Courtyard was bustling with activity. Li Mama had just left when Gu Yuan sent someone over again. Not only did people arrive, but they also brought a pile of miscellaneous items. Gu Yuan seemed to have sent over everything he could think of all at once: tea leaves, incense, the Four Treasures of the Study, a chessboard, felt mats, rattan balls, glass beads, goat's milk, jade pendants, jade thumb rings... Just sorting through these trivial little things put Gu Yan Fei in a cheerful…
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Old Madam Gu gently stroked the Buddhist prayer beads in her hand and raised a hand to signal Li Mama. Li Mama, smiling warmly, walked toward Gu Yan Fei, intending to lead her away to settle her down. But before she could move, Gu Yan Fei calmly uttered a few words: "I don't want this marriage." Her voice was neither loud nor soft, and her tone was very flat. Yet, to everyone else, it was like a bolt from the blue. Shocked gazes turned toward her. "Nonsense!" Old Madam Gu erupted in anger, her voice…
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Old Madam Gu’s gaze flickered, uncertain whether Gu Yuan already knew the truth. Gu Yuan, however, acted as though he hadn’t noticed her discomfort. He took a few more steps forward, his intense gaze never leaving Gu Yan Fei. Each step seemed heavier, as though his feet were weighed down by lead, and the closer he got, the slower he moved. When their mother, Lady Xie, had passed away, Gu Yuan had only been three years old. He still had faint memories of her face, though they had grown blurrier over…
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