Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 339 Grandfather, I have someone I like.

“Uh------, Grandfather, I have met Liu Zichan.”

Gu Qingyue remained silent for a long time before speaking weakly.

"Oh, so what do you think? Although the Marquis's family is of a slightly lower social standing, that boy has been honest since he was a child, and he is also strong and good-looking. He will definitely take good care of you in the future, so your grandfather can rest assured," the old Duke said earnestly.

Gu Qingyue nodded obediently, "Grandfather, there's another small problem."

"what?"

"I don't really like Liu Zichan," Gu Qingyue whispered.

The old duke was taken aback. "Why?"

Gu Qingyue turned to look at her four older brothers.

Her four older brothers looked at the sky and the ground but never at her!

Well, none of them are reliable.

She racked her brains, thinking of Liu Zichan's muscular, bear-like physique, "He...he's...too strong!"

"Pfft--------", Gu Qingyue's four older brothers behind her laughed rather unkindly, especially Gu Yuanen, who laughed so hard he was doubled over.

Gu Qingyue turned around and glared fiercely at the boy who was laughing so hard he was bent over. "Is it that funny?"

Gu Yuanen waved his hand, "No, I just feel sorry for Liu Zichan."

The other three nodded in unison. How pitiful!

What would happen if King Le found out?

Liu Zichan won't get past this hurdle without suffering several layers of skin!

The group immediately lit a few candles in their hearts for Liu Zichan.

Gu Qingyue rubbed her forehead.

She wasn't a reserved person. Seeing that the old Duke was still in a daze, she guessed he couldn't understand what was wrong with a man being strong.

"Moon, do you like thin girls?" the old Duke asked somewhat uncertainly.

Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then forced herself to tell the truth, "Grandfather, I have someone I like."

The hall fell silent as everyone awaited the old Duke's next move.

The old Duke: ...My little granddaughter already knows how to like people?

"Who?" The old Duke was stunned for a moment before finally recovering.

Being a military man by birth, he wasn't exactly a sensitive person. He only knew that his beloved granddaughter had a boy she liked. After recovering from his shock, he was still happy and immediately asked her more questions.

"Lord Gu, I have come late at night with great inconvenience. I request an audience with you!"

Just as Gu Qingyue was at a loss, wavering between speaking and remaining silent, a familiar male voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

Gu Qingyue was startled and immediately looked at the old Duke.

The old Duke's face darkened. He was naturally not frightened by the sudden visit of someone outside the door, but he was very displeased to hear the voice.

If I remember correctly, he had already rejected him, so why did he dare to come to my door now?

"Hmph, if I remember correctly, I have already made it very clear to the Prince that I will not cooperate with him in any way. Please give up on that idea. My Gu family will always be loyal to the Emperor and the country."

The old Duke spoke with a firm and unwavering tone, leaving no room for argument.

Gu Qingyue glanced furtively at her brothers.

Her four older brothers shared the same expression, and none of them dared to utter a sound at that moment.

"Your Excellency is wise; I am not here to discuss cooperation."

Mu Yun Chu stood outside the door, neither humble nor arrogant, showing no emotional fluctuation despite the old Duke's refusal.

He wasn't there to discuss cooperation; he just wanted to marry your granddaughter.

"In any case, I have long since distanced myself from the court and no longer concern myself with military affairs. If Your Highness has any requests, I am afraid I will be unable to grant them."

Gu Qingyue was sweating profusely inside. Was the old man really that stubborn? It was clear how much he disliked the royal family.

"Grandfather," Gu Qingyue began to speak, but the old Duke raised his hand to stop her, so she had no choice but to shut up.

She glanced at her four older brothers behind her. Gu Yuanjin shook his head slightly, indicating that she should not argue with her grandfather now.

Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Grandfather, my brothers and I will go down first."

"Hmm," the old Duke's expression was not good. He glanced at Gu Qingyue, nodded, and gestured for them to go back first.

Stepping outside, one sees Mu Yun Chu standing in the courtyard, dressed in a black python robe, tall and noble, almost blending into the darkness, so much so that even the lamps under the eaves cannot illuminate that gloomy area.

Gu Qingyue shrugged and made a helpless gesture to Mu Yun Chu, indicating that he would have to do it himself.

Mu Yun Chu nodded, a slight smile appearing on her lips, indicating that she could rest assured.

Gu Yuanen, who was following behind Gu Qingyue, gave her an unfriendly look and clenched his fist. If looks could kill, Mu Yun Chu would probably already be injured.

Mu Yun Chu naturally noticed his gaze, but only glanced at him indifferently and ignored him.

Gu Yuanen: So annoying!

Gu Yuanjin glanced at Gu Qingyue, then at Mu Yunchu standing under the corridor. The man was tall and slender with handsome features and an imposing aura.

Although he was not yet twenty, he possessed an aura that was hard to ignore; such a person was truly rare.

Gu Yuanjin revealed a thoughtful expression.

Of the three brothers, apart from Gu Yuanming, neither he nor Gu Yuanchen knew much about this Prince Li.

So, it's not a matter of good or bad feelings; the only reason I'm willing to take a look is because my younger sister likes it.

As for his character and temperament, we still need to investigate him carefully.

Seeing the siblings leave, Mu Yun Chu walked up the steps and knocked on the door.

Gu Qingyue and the others walked out of the courtyard with their heads held high and disappeared at the gate.

The next second, out of sight of others, the five of them turned around in unison, poked their heads out from outside the courtyard, and peeked at each other.

I don't know what Mu Yun Chu whispered, but her grandfather actually let him go in directly. It's really amazing.

The group looked at each other for a while, then reluctantly headed towards the second branch of the family.

"Little sister, what are you thinking?" Gu Yuanjin asked seriously.

Gu Qingyue shrugged: "It's just that I like Prince Li. If he can't handle my grandfather and mother, then there's no future for him."

Gu Yuanjin raised an eyebrow. "You really like him? Why?"

"She's good-looking!" Gu Qingyue said dismissively, and she was telling the truth.

The four older brothers rolled their eyes in unison, having caught Gu Qingyue's eye-rolling habit.

"Just because of that?" Gu Yuanjin didn't believe it at all.

"Uh... okay, he saved my life, and I saved his life too... true friendship is revealed in times of trouble?" Gu Qingyue said uncertainly, stroking her chin.

Gu Yuanming: "Seriously!"

Gu Qingyue slumped her shoulders under the stares of four pairs of eyes. "What I said is true. I don't really know either. I just think he is strong, kind, patient, smart, and also good at martial arts, has a good physique, and is good-looking. He's my type."

The four of them fell silent. In the end, the key point was still—good-looking?

Little sister, do you, a young girl, still remember what it means to be reserved?

"Is he the only one for you?" Gu Yuanchen asked.

Gu Qingyue shrugged. "Not necessarily. If you can find someone even more perfect than him, I can give it a try."

Aren't we still trying to get along?

If you feel it's not a good match, you can break up!

She doesn't have masochistic tendencies. If she feels that a person is actually a scumbag while getting to know them, she can just run away!

Poor Gu Qingyue had no idea that Li Wang Mu Yun Chu had no concept of breaking up.