“Speak up, don’t keep it inside.”
“I, I have seen such a scene before.”
“You mean killing?”
“Yes.”
“Adoptive father did it for our good.” Gu Qingtong knew Han Yuán cared for her, but his extreme actions puzzled her.
Luo Xue nodded: “A few days before my father’s incident, my brother died suddenly at home. I saw many men in black rush in, holding him down. One of them twisted…”
“Enough, stop talking.” Gu Qingtong quickly interrupted her.
“Sister…”
Qiulu entered, seeing the two embracing, looking surprised.
“Let’s take a bath, okay?”
“No.”
“Then let’s wash your face.”
“Okay.”
Gu Qingtong saw she was truly just a child and wiped her face. When it was time to sleep, Gu Qingtong returned to her own room.
Gu Qingtong was reluctant to meet the music master, but she still had to go. She wondered how the original Gu Qingniang had learned the xiao flute, as she did not know how to play it. This time, she was worried about potentially exposing her lack of skill.
“Lvguo, go call Luoxue to have a meal, and have her change into a plain dress to come learn xiao with me,” she said.
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“Yes,” Gu Qingtong thought to herself that if she was unsure about anything, she could push Luoxue forward – having a shield was always better in necessary moments.
Not long after, Luoxue arrived. Gu Qingtong noticed her eyes were swollen from crying heavily the previous day. Qiulu brought a wet towel to compress them, which helped somewhat.
Because Gu Qingtong deliberately dawdled, she arrived at the music class after the designated time.
The music master was standing at the door, and when he saw her approaching, he dramatically swept his sleeve and entered the music room.
Gu Qingtong was momentarily stunned. She thought she had only made him wait a bit, and since he hadn’t specified an exact time, she wasn’t technically late. With this thought, she composed herself and pulled Luoxue into the room.
“Why did you bring a maid when I called you here?” the music master said sternly, glancing at Luoxue.
“She is my apprentice. Is it not acceptable for me to bring her to learn vocal music?” she responded.
The music master stared at her, noncommittal.
