C21 (2/2)

When she heard the sound of the curtain being lifted, she asked softly, ”Miss, are you awake?”

Gu Jinzhu rubbed her forehead and said, ”Pour me a cup of water.”

As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt that something was wrong. Her voice was so hoarse that it felt as if a knife had cut her throat, causing her to feel a burning pain.

Yun Xiang was also startled. She hurriedly poured some water and poured it into her cup. Only when the warm water entered her mouth did Gu Jinzhu feel much better.

Yun Xiang looked at her tired expression and asked worriedly, ”Miss, did you not rest well?” Do you want to sleep a little longer? ”

Gu Jinzhu didn't answer but instead asked, ”Third Uncle …” Are you up? ”

The two guest rooms were right next to each other. There was a sound coming from the other side of the door.

Yun Xiang hesitated for a moment before saying, ”Third Master is already up. Then Big Brother guard also went down early to pack some things.”

Gu Jinzhu nodded and said, ”Rise.”

Bea came in and drew up the curtain. The two girls waited for Gu Jinzhu to wash up.

In fact, it was just dawn now, and because of the overcast weather, the interior of the room was dark.

When Yun Xiang saw that Gu Jinzhu's expression didn't look good, it was obvious that there was a hint of green on her face. She couldn't help but say, ”Why don't this servant tell San Ye about it? We … ”Can we just stay here?”

When she heard the words from last night, she was truly scared. Although she had a rough understanding of the Gu Estate, she hadn't thought that the young miss would be in such a dire situation.

If she had known earlier that things would turn out like this, she would have stayed in the Yang Mansion.

Gu Jinzhu shook her head without even thinking about it. Although Gu Yiqing had made it clear, she had never thought about staying.

The Gu Estate was still her home. With her mother's memorial tablet and her roots there, it was impossible for her not to return for the rest of her life.

When she saw her determination, Yun Xiang sighed softly. She was afraid that Gu Jinzhu would be cold, so she took out a thick silk-blue peonies from the box and covered her with a large cloak.

After breakfast, the three of them went downstairs and out the door. A gust of wind blew over with the rain. Gu Jinzhu shivered and couldn't help but wrap her cloak tightly around her.

Gu Yiqing and his servants were already waiting by the side of the carriage. Although he was wearing a straw cape, it couldn't hide his handsome and dignified appearance.

Gu Jinzhu went over and blessed Gu Yiqing. She wore a hood, revealing only her palm-sized face. Because she didn't sleep well at night, her face appeared pale and tired.

Gu Yiqing paused for a moment, then suddenly said, ”Have you decided?”

These words were asked without any reason, but Gu Jinzhu understood in an instant. She pursed her lips and nodded.

Gu Yiqing couldn't help but look at her deeply and said, ”Actually, I've already arranged …”

Before he could finish, she interrupted him. ”No need!”

She pursed her lips slightly, but her expression was incomparably resolute. ”Third Uncle, you're overthinking things. The Gu Estate is the home of Jinzhu. No matter what, we have to go back. There's no reason for us to give it up just because Jiu Zhe took over the nest.”

She was clearly just a thirteen-year-old girl, and her face even had some immaturity, yet she was like a little budding rose, showing off her sharp thorns.