Gu Qingtong knew Jiang Shangheng was helping her and quickly bowed: “Third Young Master, I was inappropriate earlier. Second Young Lady has a gentle temperament, though lively, but not as improper as me. Please be at ease, Third Young Master.”
Jiang Youping indeed disliked overly boisterous women, and although Gu Qingtong’s earlier behavior was amusing, he was reassured by her words: “There’s no need to continue for the remaining half day. I’ll report to the Yang family and I’m quite satisfied. As for my performance, just speak directly and don’t try to flatter me.”
“Thank you for your care these past few days. Qingtong will now take her leave.” Gu Qingtong curtsied, preparing to depart.
“I’ll see you off,” Jiang Shangheng’s words startled Gu Qingtong, who looked at him in surprise.
“I only came to check on things and keep an eye out. I see everything is fine, so my task is complete and I naturally must leave.” Jiang Shangheng’s expression remained calm.
Gu Qingtong was secretly anxious, wondering if this young master would really escort her, which would surely become tomorrow’s headline in the capital.
“I have something to discuss with Han Ruan’an, and I’ll drop you off on the way,” Jiang Shangheng finally explained.
Gu Qingtong breathed a sigh of relief, noticing Lvguo standing awkwardly at the door with a net bag: “Lvguo, let’s go back to Huahao Yueyuan.”
“Yes.” Lvguo ran back happily this time.
Gu Qingtong tidied up and went to bid farewell to Madam Jiang. The lady was quite satisfied, rewarding her with two silver ingots and instructing her to speak well of the Yang family. Gu Qingtong agreed to everything and followed Jiang Shangheng out of the Jiang residence.
Since Huahao Yueyuan Pavilion’s carriages were scheduled to pick people up at the appointed time, and today they returned early, Gu Qingtong had no carriage and boarded Jiang Shangheng’s.
She carefully observed, and though Huahao Yueyuan Pavilion’s carriages were not bad, they could only be described as luxurious, completely incomparable to the nobility and elegance of this carriage.
“I’m not blaming you, but as my maidservant, there are some things you should know.”
“Yes.”
“So I’ll test you now.”
“Ah?” Lü Guo was stunned.
“Do you know my birthday?”
“This… I don’t know.”
