noffsinger Chapter 159 Want to Bite Me?
Chapter 159 Want to Bite Me?
Zhou Hanzhang didn't want to undermine his confidence. Although this guy usually seemed unreliable, he knew that Shishan was dangerous, but he still came in with him without hesitation. That alone was enough for Zhou Hanzhang to tolerate him a little.
Gu Qingfeng had figured it out. "Forget it, she probably doesn't think much of me. I'll accept losing to you."
His eyes lit up as he thought of something.
"But I still have my father. What if Liu Niang takes a liking to my father? If she does, and they get together, wouldn't I become her son? Wouldn't a son be much closer than a disciple?"
Gu Qingfeng found it increasingly delightful.
"Don't even think about it. My master told me clearly that she doesn't like General Gu and that he should stay away from her."
Zhou Hanzhang felt somewhat embarrassed whenever he thought about it.
"No way, how did she know we had these thoughts? Did you tell her?"
Gu Qingfeng immediately became anxious.
"What are you thinking? Why would I tell her these things? We were the ones who did these things wrong. Am I stupid enough to not keep it a secret and instead go and tell her?"
Zhou Hanzhang was speechless.
Upon hearing this, both the emperor and Zhou Huaide moved closer with great interest.
Zhou Huaide looked at Zhou Hanzhang with a gossipy expression, "Tell me more?"
……
After Zhou Hanzhang's explanation, the two finally understood the cause and effect, but they couldn't help but admire their ingenious actions.
Even the emperor said, "What were you thinking? How could you come up with such a method? Gu Hong's temperament..."
He shook his head repeatedly, seemingly lost in thought.
"Gu Qingfeng agreed, and I thought it was a good idea. Besides, Madam Gu has been gone for many years, and General Gu has been all alone. I think Master is indeed quite good and more than a match for General Gu. Who knew that Master would see through our little scheme so quickly?"
The emperor sighed, "Zhang'er, you don't know Gu Hong's temperament, and Qingfeng, don't you know it either? Your father is the kind of person who, even if you send someone to his bed, will first think about whether they are a spy sent by the enemy."
Do you think we haven't introduced anyone to him all these years? Even your eldest sister tried, but your dad either complained about the other person or complained about himself, sigh..."
"Huh? I really didn't know that, but my dad agrees to it."
The emperor was even more surprised, "Gu Hong agreed?"
"Yes."
"And he would blush when he saw his master."
"...Really?"
The emperor was somewhat skeptical.
"How could I lie to you? That would be a crime of deceiving the emperor."
The emperor pondered for a long time, then said, "It seems that Gu Hong has taken a fancy to Youying. He has been like a block of wood for so many years, it's rare for him to meet someone who suits his taste. Zhang'er, do you think you can help to match them up later?"
"Your Majesty, how did you know my father had taken a liking to her?"
"Isn't that simple? Your father is the most wooden man. How could he ever blush when he sees a woman? Anyway, since your mother died, I've never seen him blush when he sees a woman. If he does blush, it's because he's in the sun."
The fact that he blushes in front of Youying proves that he does have those feelings for her.
"Could it be that our method made him feel embarrassed?" Zhou Hanzhang tried to ask.
"impossible."
The emperor was resolute.
“But even if General Gu has such intentions, my master doesn’t.”
Zhou Hanzhang was somewhat troubled.
"It's alright. Even the most virtuous women are afraid of persistent suitors. You just need to help out. When you find your master, create more opportunities for them."
"By the way, I just remembered that your master seems to be interested in developing his career in the capital, doesn't he?"
The emperor suddenly remembered the parrot that Zhou Huaide had bought at a high price. Zhou Huaide had clearly used the parrot as a pretext to deliver the map, but the emperor insisted on spending so much money. Thinking about it, the emperor felt a little upset.
"My master didn't tell me, but her subordinates did say that she was planning to go to the capital to develop her career. My senior brother has been in the capital for many years, and now that my master has taken me in, it's impossible for me to stay here. It seems very likely."
"Then that's settled."
"No, my father's temperament, didn't you say he wouldn't be moved even if you offered him a woman?"
“Normally that’s what it means, but Master Zhang’er is different. Your father blushes when he sees her, which is a good sign. When I get back, I will tell your elder sister this good news as soon as possible, so that she can be happy too.”
"How about... we don't say anything for now? I'm afraid that if it doesn't work out in the end, my elder sister will be disappointed."
"That makes sense. Let's leave it at that for now. Once she arrives, you all should try to bring them together and see how it goes. If all else fails... I'll issue an imperial decree?"
The emperor pondered.
"Absolutely not! My master is not someone who can be coerced. If she says she doesn't like something, she really means it. If pushed too far, she's the kind of person who could storm into the palace and kill the King of Yunmeng..."
As Zhou Hanzhang recounted the history of his master, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
How could I have forgotten about this?
"Never mind, we'll talk about it another day. Let them get to know each other first."
"But Master is unwilling to have contact with General Gu."
Zhou Hanzhang is actually quite respectful of people's opinions. Since the other party has made it clear that they don't like it, wouldn't it be rude to keep pestering them?
But people in ancient times didn't think that way.
Especially the emperor, "She's getting on in years, having a home would bring her more stability, and it would be better for her."
Zhou Hanzhang straightened his face and said seriously, "Uncle, whether it's good or not is up to my master to decide. None of us can say for sure. My master is getting on in years, and she knows what she wants."
"Sigh, you've only said a couple of words and you're already defending me. Fine, fine, let it be."
The emperor still hadn't given up on this idea, but he just verbally appeased Zhou Hanzhang, after all, he was a royal treasure.
At that moment, Cuiyan rushed in from outside and jumped into Zhou Hanzhang's arms.
The emperor and Zhou Huaide looked at it with great curiosity.
"This is the Little Snow Wolf King?"
"Exactly."
Zhou Huaide got so close that he almost got bitten by Xiao Cuiyan.
Fortunately, Zhou Hanzhang stopped it in time, saying, "Little Cuiyan, you can't bite people randomly. This is my father, and that is my royal uncle."
She introduced herself to Xiao Cuiyan.
Little Cuiyan seemed to understand. She looked at Zhou Huaide, then at the emperor, and suddenly put on a well-behaved expression.
The emperor and Zhou Huaide inexplicably felt that the little wolf cub smiled at them.
This is truly unbelievable.
Just when they thought it was a hallucination, Little Emerald Flame jumped onto the table and licked each of their hands.
It was incredibly fast; before either of them could react, Little Emerald Flame had already jumped back into Zhou Hanzhang's arms.
After realizing what had happened, Zhou Huaide's hands trembled slightly. "I... I thought it was just a little kid who didn't know any better and was trying to bite me."