Chapter 305: Gu Shaozhi: Extra Chapter One

Gu Shaozhi: Extra Chapter One

The 52nd year of Qi Guo.

The young master Gu Shaozhi of the Zhen Guo Duke's residence is already seventeen years old.

As the sole heir of the Zhen Guo Duke's house, his marriage is naturally a concern for people both inside and outside the palace.

Especially the Duchess.

"Shaozhi, these are the women Mother selected from the Jingcheng ladies, each with a lovely face, all potential beauties. Do you like any?" Madam Shen pointed at one portrait, satisfied, "Especially this one—bright eyes, white teeth, a glance that shines, Mother likes her at once. She also comes from a good background, the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Meng, Meng Nanyi. Take a look."

Gu Shaozhi, holding a cicada cage, glanced once and withdrew his gaze: "She looks fine, but your son doesn't like her. You'd better not waste your thoughts. Since you have some time now, you should get more sleep and eat some snacks!"

"You brat, how can you speak to Mother like that!" Madam Shen took the cicada cage away, saying in a deep voice, "Holding that useless thing all day—does it help you bear children or serve you?"

"Mother." Gu Shaozhi furrowed his brow: "I'm only seventeen now; aren't you worrying a bit too early?"

"Early, early, early—what early? You know you're already seventeen. In the neighboring manor, those a few months younger have already borne children. I even consulted a master; they said if you don't marry this year, a blood disaster will befall you."

"Mother!" Gu Shaozhi looked at her speechlessly: "Where did you hear such nonsense? How could I have a blood disaster? I've already told you not to believe those charlatans. Fine, fine, I have an appointment to play chess with the Second Prince, I'm leaving now."

With those words, ignoring Madam Shen's objections, he hurried out of the residence.

Want him to marry? Dream on!

What's good about those high‑born noblewomen in Jingcheng? One after another, they're obviously stupid and vicious, yet they pretend to be pure and kind. If I had to spend a lifetime with them, I'd rather stay alone.

Madam Shen is eager to seize him, but he's as slippery as a loach; ever since she pushed for marriage, he hasn't even shown his face.

Gu Shaozhi walked the street, still holding that cicada cage, a fan tucked behind his neck, looking like a dashing playboy.

Fortunately he's handsome; otherwise people might mistake him for a thug.

He arrived at a tavern, leaning his body at the second‑floor private room by the window, ordered a pot of wine, and poured and drank it himself while leaning against the window.

"Fine wine! Fine wine, truly exhilarating!"

He drank while gazing out the window; the courtesan playing the pipa inside the room was also driven out by him.

"Finally clean."

At that moment, an overly delicate face appeared in his sight.

His drinking paused, his eyes narrowed slightly.

That face—how does it seem familiar to me?

Only after that silhouette vanished did he regain his composure.

That person… is actually the girl from today's portrait!

Clearly a girl, yet dressed in male attire—why is that?

Could she have some unspeakable secret?

Heh, I knew it—those high‑born noblewomen aren't good at all; the more beautiful they are, the worse their hearts.

He continued drinking, when suddenly a thought surfaced in his mind.

If Mother learns the true nature of these so‑called high‑born noblewomen, perhaps she won't force me to marry.

Thinking that, Gu Shaozhi instantly perked up, left a few taels of silver, leapt down from the window, and chased after her in the direction she vanished.