Chương 11: Qing Guang
Biên tập viên: Atlas Studios
After the carriage entered the Gu residence, the vermilion door closed heavily.
The entire Gu residence was in an uproar with the arrival of Madam Gu. The servants in the residence had been guarding Danyang City for many years, but they had never seen this old matriarch of the Marquis Mansion. They were more or less in fear and respect.
Surrounded by everyone, Madam Gu sat down in the main hall. The maidservant quickly served her tea and snacks.
Madam Gu slowly drank her tea. When she was halfway through the pot of tea, a slender figure appeared outside the hall and walked over.
Gu Yanfei was wearing a casual sky-blue dress. Her waist was slender, and her black hair was casually tied into a bun. Other than the ribbon that tied her hair, there was no jewelry on her body.
When the beautiful girl walked over leisurely, her every move carried a leisurely and valiant elegance.
Madam Gu nodded secretly. She thought to herself, 'Granny Xu has been teaching her for three months and has some results. Although this girl is an idiot on the inside, her manners are not as unbearable as I imagined.'
"Second Lady Gu" was going to marry into the British Monarchy. If her behavior was too vulgar, the British Monarchy would probably not be willing to have such a daughter-in-law. Then, the two families would become enemies.
However, this girl was too wild. He had to teach her a lesson.
Gu Yanfei lifted her skirt and stepped into the main hall.
After 200 years, Gu Yanfei was very calm to see her biological grandmother again.
In the past, she had looked forward to this biological grandmother of hers. After repeated disappointments, she finally understood a cruel truth. In Madam Gu's heart, she would never be able to compare to Gu Yunrong.
It was Madam Gu who personally added fuel to the fire, making her a stepping stone for Gu Yunrong, helping her rise step by step.
In the end, Gu Yunrong became the mother of the world, and she, Gu Yanfei, died tragically when she was young.
The pain from back then seemed to still be engraved in her bones. Gu Yanfei looked at Madam Gu deeply, and a mocking glint flashed across her calm eyes.
Look, for the sake of her precious granddaughter's future, no matter how unwilling she was, she still came to Danyang City to lower herself to pick up this granddaughter she didn't want.
Gu Yanfei stopped a few steps away. Before she could speak, the other party ordered in an unquestionable tone, "Quickly pack up. We'll return to the capital immediately."
Madam Gu's expression was cold and distant, with a superior attitude.
Gu Yanfei did not care about the other party's coldness and stood there leisurely.
She would return to the capital, of course, but not now.
She couldn't leave yet.
Gu Yanfei said indifferently, "Madam must be tired from the long journey. There's no hurry to return to the capital today. Why don't we talk about it tomorrow?"
Instead of calling her grandmother, she called her "Madam".
Madam Gu raised her eyebrows without revealing anything. She felt that this girl was quite tactful. Before she acknowledged her ancestors, she did not shamelessly act close with her.
Madam Gu hesitated and glanced at the pot at the side.
It was almost midnight, and it was neither early nor late. Even if they set off within the time it took for an incense stick to burn, they might not be able to reach the courier station before nightfall.
Moreover, after traveling for a few days, Madam Gu was indeed tired.
The girl in blue below could see Madam Gu's fatigue and hesitation. She advised gently, "Grandma, my Second Sister is right. Why don't we rest for a night before leaving? We're not in a hurry."
The girl was wearing a light blue silk long-sleeved coat with a bamboo-green Mamianqun. Her thick black hair was tied into a droopy bun. She had long eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a fine nose, and pink lips. Her appearance was beautiful and gentle.
Gu Yanfei gave her a kind smile and her eyes curved like a moon.
Her eldest cousin, Gu Yunzhen, should have been like this, bright-eyed and charming, not that thin and pale appearance in her memory.
Madam Gu wanted to give Gu Yanfei the cold shoulder, so she followed Gu Yunzhen's steps and said, "Zhen'er, we still have to travel tomorrow. Rest early tonight."
What she meant was that she agreed to stay here for another night.
An old granny with a round face hurriedly said, "Madam, I've already asked someone to tidy up the room. Why don't you go to the room and rest first?"
Madam Gu rubbed her eyebrows tiredly and let the old granny lead the way.
Gu Yanfei was the only one left in the empty hall. It was as if she had been forgotten.
A thin cat purr outside the window slipped into her ear.
"Meow…"
The meow was faintly discernible and seemed to be from outside the window. There was no wind in the courtyard, and the trees were motionless.
"I think I heard a cat meowing…" Gu Yanfei raised her eyebrows.
"A cat?" Juan Bi craned her neck to look out the window, too.
As soon as she finished speaking, a fluffy, soft ball leapt through the window and landed steadily on the sill.
It was a small kitten no more than two months old.
The tip of its nose was pink and fluffy. Its long black, orange, and white fur was perfectly matched. Embedded in its small round face were round green eyes that resembled a pair of top-grade emeralds, sparkling in the sunlight.
Gu Yanfei and the kitten looked into each other's eyes. Its green pupils were bright and clear, giving Gu Yanfei an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
"Meow!"
The little hairball let out a happy cry. It was soft and gentle, and its green eyes were filled with surprise, as if to say, 'I've found you!'
It suddenly kicked its legs and leapt in Gu Yanfei's direction, looking like a swallow returning to its nest.
The little guy was very fast, but if Gu Yanfei really wanted to dodge, it would be easy.
She didn't move, however. For some reason, the emerald-green cat's eyes looked familiar. The way it lunged at her gave her the same sense of familiarity.
"Kitty!"
Amidst Juan Bi's exclamation, the kitten threw itself into Gu Yanfei's arms enthusiastically. Gu Yanfei held its soft abdomen with one hand and touched its chin with the other, but it accidentally bit the tip of her index finger.
Bright red blood seeped out of her fingertips and formed a drop the size of a rice grain.
The kitten hurriedly licked away the drop of blood with its small, rough tongue, its fluffy tail swishing happily behind it.
Gu Yanfei narrowed her eyes and felt as if invisible heartstrings were connecting her to the little kitten in her arms.
She held the kitten higher, so that its green eyes met hers. "Qing Guang?" she asked, raising her eyebrows. "Why are you here?"
"Why have you… turned into a cat?"
Chương 12: Talent
Biên tập viên: Atlas Studios
"Meow, meow, meow, meow…"
As the little kitten meowed, it rubbed its furry cheek against Gu Yanfei's chin coquettishly. The white whiskers on its lips swayed with its movements. It was as cute as it could be.
The Classic of Mountains and Seas said, "There are beasts in the mountains of stones, whose shape is like a raccoon with a white head and tiger claws. They are called Liang Qu."
The furball in front of her was Liang Qu, a spirit beast in the Bright Spirit Realm. Moreover, it was her contractual spirit beast who had accompanied her for more than a hundred years. She was also the one who had given it the name Qing Guang.
In her memory, Qing Guang had always been majestic and invincible.
And now…
Gu Yanfei grabbed the back of the kitten's neck and saw its four claws swaying helplessly in the air. The soft flesh at the bottom of its claws was like plum blossoms, making it look pitiful.
"Forget it, being a cat isn't bad either," Gu Yanfei muttered to herself. Her lips curled upwards, and a faint smile spread to her eyes, laced with a hint of gentleness.
How nice it was that Qing Guang was here. She was no longer alone.
Gu Yanfei hugged the kitten in her arms and stroked it gently. The kitten felt extremely comfortable and meowed non-stop in its sweet voice.
Its joyous cry resounded through the hall, giving off an imposing aura.
The sound of the cat could be heard outside the hall. Madam Gu heard it too and could not help but stop. She asked in a low voice, "Why is there a cat?"
"Madam, perhaps it's a wildcat from somewhere," the round-faced old maid replied respectfully.
"Quick, kill that cat and throw it out!!" Madam Gu ordered sternly with a dark expression.
As soon as she gave the order, the old granny turned around and headed back to the main hall with the old women. She held her head high and exuded a fierce aura.
Gu Yunzhen frowned slightly and tried to persuade her. "Grandma, it's just a kitten…"
"Shut up!" Madam Gu interrupted Gu Yunzhen coldly.
Gu Yunzhen gripped her handkerchief tightly. Seeing that the women had already stepped into the hall, she quickly chased after them.
Madam Gu's unhappy voice came from behind her. "Zhen'er!"
Gu Yunzhen did not stop. She took three steps back to the main hall.
"Second Sister…" Gu Yunzhen had only said three words when she fell silent. She looked at the scene in front of her in surprise.
The old granny and the old women all stared at the little kitten in Gu Yanfei's arms in a daze.
"Good kitty, did they scare you?"
"Are you hungry? Shall I get you some dried fish?"
"I remember there was goat's milk in the kitchen. I'll fetch some over."
"…"
The old women rushed to impress the kitten.
Gu Yunzhen was stunned.
Finally, she returned to her senses and asked, "Second Sister, is this your cat?"
"Meow~" The kitten in Gu Yanfei's arms called out lazily.
Those clear green cat eyes were like the surface of a sparkling sea under the sun, or the brightest stars in the night sky. They were mysterious, charming, and breathtaking.
The moment she met its eyes, Gu Yunzhen felt as if her heart had been struck by something. It was numb, limp, and sweet.
"Meow!" The kitten struggled for a while before jumping off Gu Yanfei's hand and running out of the hall.
Gu Yanfei laughed and called Gu Yunzhen to follow.
The three-colored fur ball nimbly flew over the high threshold and crashed into Madam Gu, who was outside the hall. The pair of furry sharp ears on its head trembled.
This, this… Could this be… a cat?!
Madam Gu's expression changed drastically, as if she had seen something dirty. She hurriedly took two steps back and pointed at the kitten, shouting in a sharp voice, "Kill it! Kill it quickly…"
Her hysterical look had long lost its previous poise.
The kitten ran on, oblivious, and leapt up to a stone table. Then it casually licked its right front paw and glanced at Madam Gu.
Its green eyes were smooth like silk and tranquil like water.
At this moment, this soft ball of fur exuded a superior arrogance, as if it was looking down on all living beings. It was elegant, arrogant, and lazy.
What a beautiful cat!
Madam Gu's expression softened visibly and became kind.
Her gaze was completely fixed on the kitten. She instantly forgot to speak or breathe, and even felt utterly subdued.
"It's my fault." Madam Gu's eyes were blank, and she was about to kneel down. A sense of guilt rose in her heart, and it was so turbulent that it wanted to swallow her up.
This kitten was so small and cute. How could she want to take its life so cruelly!
She was really a sinner and deserved to die!!
"…" Gu Yunzhen watched this scene with a warm gaze and a gentle, gratified smile.
She thought matter-of-factly, 'That's right. It's so cute. How could anyone not like it?!'
"Big Sister, why does Madam hate cats?" Gu Yanfei asked casually.
Gu Yunzhen leaned close to Gu Yanfei's ear and whispered, "Grandma's zodiac sign is a rat. Many years ago, she found someone to read her fortune. That Taoist priest said that cats will restrain her."
As she spoke, she didn't think there was anything wrong with what she was seeing.
Madam Gu bowed down, her gaze level with the kitten on the stone table. She asked solicitously, "Did I scare you?"
The arrogant cat waved a paw perfunctorily, as if to say, 'Leave me alone.'
When it turned to face Gu Yanfei, its expression changed and it meowed a few times fawningly. "Meow meow meow!"
"Alright, I know you're hungry." Gu Yanfei patted the little fellow. She picked it up with one hand and placed it on her shoulder.
It seemed that after Qing Guang came to this small world from the Bright Spirit Realm, even if it had become a cat, its racial talent, "Charm", had not been lost. Instead, it had taken to it like a duck in water.
Under the kitten's urging meow, Gu Yanfei left and passed by Granny Xu.
Granny Xu did not even look at Gu Yanfei. She rushed straight to Madam Gu and reported solemnly, "Madam, I've asked around. When the Eldest Prince arrived in Danyang City, the magistrate ordered the entire city to be under martial law!"
Madam Gu instantly regained her senses. Her hand trembled slightly, and the sandalwood Buddha beads slipped from her hand and fell to the ground.
Gu Yanfei, who was not far ahead, also heard this. She could not help but stop and her eyes flickered.
Today in her previous life, she was already in the capital.
In the first few months after she arrived at the Marquis Mansion, she was almost placed under house arrest. She did not leave the house and both her ears and eyes were closed. She had never heard anyone mention that the Eldest Prince had been to Danyang City.
Gu Yanfei only stopped for a moment before continuing forward as if nothing had happened.
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