Chapter 42

Zhong Ling felt that Gu Gu Hanyuan's affection was actually very stingy; either you get his recognition and be cherished by him, or you will only end up as a plaything.

This was the conclusion she reached after observing him at close range these past few days.

Gan Gan Baobao had been working so hard recently that Zhong Ling felt ashamed just watching, and in daily life, she was even more obedient and took care of him meticulously.

Compared to the previous Zhong Zhong Wanchou, she only felt that the gap between people was sometimes really bigger than that between humans and dogs.

But it still hadn't made Gu Gu Hanyuan take off his mask.

Such differential treatment even made Zhong Ling feel a bit terrified in her heart: am I really worthy of his trust?

So coming to persuade Mu Mu Wanqing tonight, besides hoping she would take fewer detours, was more about hoping someone could help her share some of the pressure.

Although Mu Mu Wanqing was a bit confused, she could hear that Zhong Ling was thinking for her, and while moved, she became even more curious.

The conversation between the two became increasingly deep.

At this moment, Gu Gu Hanyuan did not know what the two were talking about in Mu Mu Wanqing's room.

Nor did he know about the pressure in Zhong Ling's heart.

He was sneaking through the silent night.

With his current cultivation realm and light-body technique, the small Prince of Lin Zhennan's Mansion was truly like entering an empty place.

Avoiding the night-patrolling guards all the way, he arrived at the backyard.

The backyard was full of maidservants who didn't know martial arts, and they didn't notice anything at all.

Because he had probed Duan Yu earlier, he easily found Dao Dao Baifeng's room.

Although Dao Dao Baifeng and Duan Duan Zhengchun had lived apart for many years and later moved to the Yuxu Temple, the mansion still kept a room for Dao Dao Baifeng, and it was right next to Duan Duan Zhengchun's.

If Duan Duan Zhengchun hadn't changed rooms, it would actually be easy to notice the movement.

Because Gu Gu Hanyuan had sharp ears and eyes, he heard sounds that made his face look strange as soon as he arrived outside Dao Dao Baifeng's door.

Gu Gu Hanyuan gently pushed open the door; the person in the room was obviously too busy to notice.

However, he didn't mean to look down on Dao Dao Baifeng; after all, counting Duan Yu's age, it had been nearly twenty years, and she had been at odds with Duan Duan Zhengchun for years and moved to the Yuxu Temple.

As a result, after finally moving back for a few days, it was all upsetting things.

First, Duan Duan Zhengchun's several lovers caused a scene at the Prince of Lin Zhennan's Mansion, and Duan Yu almost married Mu Mu Wanqing.

Then at Wan Wan Jiegu, she encountered Duan Duan Yanqing, whom she least wanted to see.

Then there was Gan Gan Baobao's encounter, which made her feel both gratified and lonely.

Gratified that it was more satisfying than when she sought out Duan Duan Yanqing to take revenge on Duan Duan Zhengchun.

And lonely because of Gan Gan Baobao's happy and satisfied appearance after she appeared.

She was also annoyed that Duan Duan Zhengchun still had lingering feelings for Gan Gan Baobao even like this, trying to win her back without looking back at her, his heartlessness.

In addition, she couldn't help but have associations when she heard Zhong Zhong Wanchou describe it at the time.

It just so happened that she met the male protagonist during the day, so her mind was a bit chaotic, and in the end, she could only pretend to be dissatisfied with Zhong Ling and speak less.

Fortunately, Duan Duan Zhengchun didn't suspect anything.

It was understandable to want to relieve some loneliness at night.

After Gu Gu Hanyuan finished watching a big show, he spoke out:

"The Princess is in a good mood."

The sudden voice scared Dao Dao Baifeng enough.

Gu Gu Hanyuan looked at the tool that fell to the ground and asked curiously:

"Can the Princess tell me what material this thing is made of? Pure white, smooth texture, ivory? Or rhinoceros horn?"

It could only be said that the wisdom of the working people was infinite; such things existed in that era, and they were made quite realistically.

After Dao Dao Baifeng barely covered herself with the quilt, seeing Gu Gu Hanyuan's gaze and adding the previous words, it was obvious he had been there for quite a while. For a moment, she was ashamed and angry to the point of death.

"Brother Wutian! How are you here! Aren't you afraid I'll call someone?"

Her stern appearance still couldn't hide Dao Dao Baifeng's fear.

"I'm actually quite curious: in this situation, is it me who's afraid of being seen, or the Princess who's afraid of being seen?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan was fearless.

"What is your purpose? If there's nothing, please get out!"

Dao Dao Baifeng was indeed guilty and didn't say anything about calling people anymore.

"I actually did have serious business to discuss with the Princess, but I didn't expect to watch a big show first. Should I count that as a gain?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan shook his head and smiled subtly.

"Serious business?"

Dao Dao Baifeng didn't believe Gu Gu Hanyuan's words; serious business had to be discussed in her room late at night? Did he think she was a three-year-old child?

"I accidentally heard a sentence that is like a poem and not a poem, like a riddle and not a riddle: 'Outside Tianlong Temple, under the Bodhi tree, the beggar is sloppy, Guanyin has long hair.'"

Gu Gu Hanyuan's voice seemed somewhat distant and somewhat eerie.

Hearing his words, Dao Dao Baifeng's face changed drastically, and her complexion, which was still rosy, turned pale instantly.

"Then I was curious and investigated, only to discover a big secret. I didn't expect Duan Duan Zhengchun to be romantic all his life, only to end up raising a son for his enemy."

Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't keep Dao Dao Baifeng in suspense and directly flipped his cards.

Dao Dao Baifeng was already somewhat dazed and had no strength to hold onto the quilt.

Gu Gu Hanyuan was also somewhat amazed; even in the night, it seemed to emit a white light, worthy of the name White Jade Guanyin.

"Although I don't care about Duan Duan Zhengchun's feelings, this matter would be very damaging to the Princess and Little Brother Duan Yu if exposed. I am not a big villain; as long as the Princess agrees to my conditions, I can naturally keep it hidden."

Although Dao Dao Baifeng intuitively felt that Gu Gu Hanyuan had no good intentions, a drowning person wouldn't care if the straw they grabbed was real.

"What are your conditions?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan glanced at the tool on the ground and smiled playfully.

"I just hope the Princess can tell me if this thing is easier to use than mine."

After hearing this, Dao Dao Baifeng's complexion, which had eased a little, became ugly again.

"Is this your purpose?"

"This is a win-win cooperation, isn't it? What's the point of something without temperature?"

The eyes revealed by Gu Gu Hanyuan's mask were meaningful.

"Shameless!"

Dao Dao Baifeng's expression was resistant.

Gu Gu Hanyuan let out a familiar evil laugh.

"Princess, you don't want Duan Duan Zhengchun to know that Duan Yu isn't his biological son, right?"

These words destroyed Dao Dao Baifeng's heart.

The secret hidden for many years was exposed to the sun, making her like a hedgehog exposing its belly, no longer defensive.

She glared at Gu Gu Hanyuan angrily.

"You win."

Saying that, she simply threw off the quilt.

The movement in the room grew louder, but unfortunately, Duan Duan Zhengchun had moved away from next door and knew nothing.

"Is this how you treat Gan Gan Baobao?"

"Not to that extent yet."

"I want the same as her. No, I want mine to be stronger than hers."

"Are you sure, Princess?"

"Wait! I take it back! You bastard!"

At this time, Duan Duan Zhengchun couldn't sleep because of Gan Gan Baobao, Zhong Ling, and Mu Mu Wanqing.

He opened the window.

Looking at the green, lush tree outside the courtyard reflected by the moonlight, his restless mood actually calmed down a lot.

"This big green tree is growing really well."

PS: The power went out at home, so it's a bit late.