Zhong Ling felt that Gu Han Yuan's affection was actually very stingy. Either you were acknowledged and loved by him, or you would only become a plaything.
This was the conclusion she reached after observing him closely these past few days.
Gan Bao Bao's recent efforts were so intense that even Zhong Ling felt ashamed watching her. In daily life, she was completely subservient, taking care of him with meticulous attention.
Compared to Zhong Wan Chou, she realized that the gap between people was sometimes greater than the difference between a person and a dog.
Yet, this still didn't make Gu Han Yuan take off his mask.
This discriminatory treatment even made Zhong Ling feel a little anxious. Did she really deserve his trust?
So, tonight, when she came to persuade Mu Wan Qing, besides hoping she would avoid some detours, she also hoped that someone could help her share some of the pressure.
Although Mu Wan Qing was a little confused, she could tell that Zhong Ling was thinking of her. While touched, she became even more curious.
Their conversation grew deeper.
At this time, Gu Han Yuan didn't know what the two were discussing in Mu Wan Qing's room.
Nor did he know about the pressure in Zhong Ling's heart.
He was stealthily moving through the silent night.
With his current cultivation level and light skills, the small Southern Town Prince's Mansion was truly like entering a land without any barriers.
He skillfully evaded the patrolling guards and arrived at the backyard.
The backyard was filled with maids and servants who couldn't fight, so they had no idea what was happening.
Because he had subtly questioned Duan Yu beforehand, he easily found Dao Bai Feng's room.
Although Dao Bai Feng and Duan Zheng Chun had been separated for many years and later even moved to Yu Xu Guan, the mansion still had Dao Bai Feng's room, right next to Duan Zheng Chun's.
If Duan Zheng Chun hadn't changed rooms, it would have been easy to notice any movement.
Because Gu Han Yuan had keen ears and eyes, he heard a sound that made him look puzzled as soon as he reached the door of Dao Bai Feng's room.
Gu Han Yuan gently pushed open the door. The person inside was clearly so engrossed in their task that they hadn't noticed him.
However, he didn't look down upon Dao Bai Feng. After all, counting Duan Yu's age, it had been almost twenty years. Plus, she often quarreled with Duan Zheng Chun and moved to Yu Xu Guan.
After finally moving back for a few days, she was met with nothing but distressing matters.
First, Duan Zheng Chun's several lovers caused a commotion in the Southern Town Prince's Mansion, and Duan Yu almost married Mu Wan Qing.
Then, she unexpectedly encountered Duan Yan Qing, the person she least wanted to see, at Wan Jie Valley.
Next was Gan Bao Bao's situation, which made her feel both a sense of victory and loneliness.
She felt victorious because it was more satisfying than when she sought out Duan Yan Qing to avenge Duan Zheng Chun.
Yet, she felt lonely seeing Gan Bao Bao's happy and contented expression after reappearing.
She was also resentful that Duan Zheng Chun, even after this, still had lingering feelings for Gan Bao Bao, trying to win her back without looking back at her own indifference.
Furthermore, she couldn't help but make comparisons when listening to Zhong Wan Chou's description of the situation.
Coincidentally, she met the male protagonist today, which made her mind somewhat chaotic. In the end, she could only pretend to be dissatisfied with Zhong Ling and speak less.
Fortunately, Duan Zheng Chun didn't suspect anything.
It was understandable that she wanted to relieve her loneliness at night.
After watching the entire show, Gu Han Yuan finally spoke:
"The Princess seems to be in high spirits."
The sudden voice startled Dao Bai Feng.
Gu Han Yuan looked at the tools that had fallen to the ground and curiously asked:
"Can the Princess tell this King what material this thing is made of? It's completely white, smooth in texture, ivory? Or rhinoceros horn?"
It could only be said that the wisdom of the working people is boundless. In that era, there were already such things, and they were quite realistic.
After barely covering herself with the blanket, Dao Bai Feng saw Gu Han Yuan's gaze and, combined with his previous words, clearly realized he had been there for quite some time. She was instantly filled with shame and anger.
"Wu Tian! How did you get here? Aren't you afraid I'll call for help?"
Despite her stern voice and appearance, Dao Bai Feng's fear was undeniable.
"This King is actually quite curious. In this situation, is it This King who is afraid of being seen, or is it the Princess who is afraid of being seen?"
Gu Han Yuan was fearless.
"What exactly are your intentions? If you have no business here, then please leave!"
Dao Bai Feng, indeed feeling guilty, stopped talking about calling for help.
"Originally, I did have something important to discuss with the Princess, but I didn't expect to see a grand performance first. I suppose it's a bonus?"
Gu Han Yuan shook his head and smiled subtly.
"Important matter?"
Dao Bai Feng didn't believe Gu Han Yuan's words at all. How could an important matter require him to come to her room late at night? Did he think she was a three-year-old child?
"This King accidentally heard a phrase that seemed like a poem, but not a poem, a verse, but not a verse. 'Outside Tian Long Temple, under the Bodhi tree, a beggar with dirty clothes, a Guanyin with long hair.'"
Gu Han Yuan's voice seemed distant, yet strangely eerie.
Dao Bai Feng's face turned pale upon hearing his words, instantly losing its previous rosy hue.
"Then, this King investigated out of curiosity and discovered a great secret. Unexpectedly, Duan Zheng Chun, despite his lifelong love affairs, ultimately raised a son for his enemy."
Gu Han Yuan didn't beat around the bush with Dao Bai Feng, directly revealing his trump card.
Dao Bai Feng was somewhat dazed at this point, and she no longer had the strength to hold the blanket tightly.
Gu Han Yuan was also somewhat amazed, even in the night, she seemed to radiate a white light, truly worthy of the name of the White Jade Guanyin.
"Although this King doesn't care about Duan Zheng Chun's feelings, this matter will cause great harm to both the Princess and Duan Yu. This King is not a villain, as long as the Princess agrees to this King's conditions, I will naturally keep it a secret."
Although Dao Bai Feng instinctively sensed that Gu Han Yuan had ulterior motives, when someone is drowning, they don't care if what they grab onto is a straw.
"What are your conditions?"
Gu Han Yuan glanced at the tools on the ground and smirked.
"This King simply hopes that the Princess will tell me whether this thing is better than what This King has."
After hearing this, Dao Bai Feng's face, which had slightly recovered, once again became grim.
"Is this your purpose?"
"Isn't this a win-win situation? What's the point of something without warmth?"
Gu Han Yuan's eyes, exposed through his mask, held a deep meaning.
"Shameless!"
Dao Bai Feng looked resistant.
Gu Han Yuan let out a familiar, wicked laugh.
"Princess, wouldn't you want Duan Zheng Chun to know that Duan Yu isn't his biological son?"
These words shattered Dao Bai Feng's spirit.
The secret she had kept hidden for so long was exposed to the light, leaving her like a hedgehog with its belly exposed, no longer able to defend itself.
She glared angrily at Gu Han Yuan.
"You win."
With that, she simply threw off the blanket.
The sounds in the room intensified, but Duan Zheng Chun, having moved out to the next room, was completely oblivious.
"Is this how you treat Gan Bao Bao?"
"It hasn't reached that level yet."
"I want to be like her. No, I want to be stronger than her."
"Are you sure about that, Princess?"
"Wait! I've changed my mind! You bastard!"
......
At this moment, Duan Zheng Chun was unable to sleep because of Gan Bao Bao, Zhong Ling, and Mu Wan Qing.
He opened the window.
Looking at the large green tree outside, bathed in the moonlight, his agitated mood calmed down somewhat.
"This green tree is growing so well."
PS: There was a power outage at home, so I'm a bit late.