Chapter 681 - 517: Foreseeing the Future

Chapter 681: Chapter 517: Foreseeing the Future

At the same time, he also became anxious. It was already time for the banquet to start, but Ji Mingxuan was still nowhere to be seen. He was counting on Ji Mingxuan for advice to make Gu Chengyu embarrassed!

Qin Min, who was hosting on the side, was also quite puzzled. He planned to have a servant look for him; could something have happened?

Gu Chengyu saw this and realized the opportunity had finally come.

"Brother Zhu, is this Ji Mingxuan the one who had a conflict with you before?" Gu Chengyu asked, feigning confusion.

Zhu Pang was a little puzzled. He had clearly mentioned Ji Mingxuan to Gu Chengyu before, so Gu Chengyu naturally knew him. But asking like this now seemed a bit strange.

However, he guessed that Gu Chengyu was up to something again, so he quickly nodded.

"I’ve already sent people to look for him. Perhaps Mr. Ji was dazzled by the flowers in our estate and is loitering around, unable to leave. Please, everyone, go ahead. I’ll go and ensure I bring him back in one piece."

Actually, Qin Min wasn’t sure either. This person had been gone for so long; who knows what mishap might have occurred?

Lu Chen suddenly directed his gaze at Gu Chengyu, observing him with a pensive look.

Just now, when Gu Chengyu went to the lavatory, Ji Mingxuan followed closely behind. Perhaps Ji Mingxuan had gone out with Gu Chengyu at that time, and there must be something fishy going on.

Gu Chengyu saw Lu Chen’s expression and realized this person was sharp. It seemed he shouldn’t say much and must hint subtly. Otherwise, Lu Chen would surely suspect him.

Yu Ting was also thinking about how to team up with Ji Mingxuan to plot against Gu Chengyu! Now, he had no mind for sitting at the banquet.

"Then I’ll go with Heir Qin to look for him. Isn’t an extra person an extra help?"

Qin Min wanted to say that there were servants looking, and there was no need. But Yu Ting had already stood up, looking genuinely concerned for his friend.

Qin Min couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. Oh well! Having more people to look won’t hurt, and the estate was carefully watched today; the male guests here couldn’t possibly enter the women’s quarters.

But in reality, how can the world be absolute? Although the Princess Mansion was strictly managed, money can move people’s hearts. It’s not unusual for servants to risk danger for Silver Coin.

However, you still need the opportunity to spend the money.

Yu Ting’s proposal also led a few others who were close to Ji Mingxuan to suggest joining in the search.

Gu Chengyu and Zhu Pang sat steadily at their seats, avoiding suspicion by not joining the ruckus.

Besides, with Ji Mingxuan’s weakling appearance, he was worried about getting a sore eye!

The floral hall was filled with male guests, and it was said that the nearby side hall was all women guests.

"Jinyu! Where do you think Ji Mingxuan has gone?" Zhu Pang immediately became excited when Ji Mingxuan was nowhere to be seen.

Gu Chengyu shook his head, "How would I know? Maybe he really got dazzled by the flowers, just as Heir Qin said?"

Zhu Pang curled his lip, looking at Gu Chengyu with disdain. Such an excuse is just to fool people; who would believe it?

Zhu Pang suddenly became interested too. Having been gone for so long, surely something big had happened, leaving him a bit restless.

"Jinyu, Zheng Lun! Are you going to find Ji Mingxuan or not? Let’s go and see the excitement!"

Gu Chengyu glanced at him, not expecting Zhu Pang to have the ability to be foresighted? It was really spot-on!

"No! What’s there to see?" Gu Chengyu waved his hand, having already achieved his purpose. He didn’t want to join the excitement.

Zheng Lun gave Zhu Pang a sidelong glance, one must always leave a little face for the host’s family, right?

Kong Shuhuan and Yao Mengxian followed the maid’s guidance to the side hall. Kong Shuhuan went straight to her mother.

Yao Mengxian saw Yao Menglian and Yao Mengdie already seated, but Mrs. Ke’s face turned livid when she entered, and she glared at her several times.

Yao Mengxian didn’t mind, having already offended them long ago.

"Mother!" Yao Mengxian curtsied towards Mrs. Ke before sitting down.

Outside, Mrs. Ke couldn’t lose her temper, so she could only stiffly respond.

But then she couldn’t help herself, so she added, "Where have you been just now? Why are you only coming now? The banquet has already started. Be more mindful next time."

Other women from other estates at the table looked at each other, but no one spoke up to mediate.

Yao Menglian and Yao Mengdie were even more indifferent, especially since Yao Menglian was preoccupied and didn’t pay attention to the situation here.

"Mother! Just now Sister Kong sprained her foot and couldn’t move, so I stayed with her in the pavilion for a while. When Mrs. Lian came to find me, I told her. Could it be that Mrs. Lian didn’t report to you? If I worried you, it’s my fault, Mother."

These words from Yao Mengxian made the other ladies present nod in approval, seeing her as a kind-hearted girl, but Mrs. Lian was not a good one. How dare she deceive her master and make trouble in front of the master? It was despicable.

Mrs. Ke didn’t expect Yao Mengxian to say this and looked at the reactions of the people at the table, seeing them waiting for a spectacle.

Mrs. Ke had to suppress her anger; she couldn’t let others laugh at her.

"It’s all because Mrs. Lian didn’t make it clear. Is Miss Kong alright now?"

Kong Shuhuan whispered a few words to her mother, Tang Family, which shocked Tang Family.

What she feared most had finally happened. Tang Family was really angry. She had said before that Huan was preparing her dowry and was about to get married. There was no need to attend such banquets!

But her mother-in-law insisted that Huan attend the banquet and bring Ji Yuying along to see the world.

Not even considering what kind of person Ji Yuying was, the Ji Family had almost become common folk. With the current situation at home, what good girl could be raised?

From the moment Ji Yuying arrived at the estate, she noticed this girl was not easy to deal with.

Sure enough, as soon as she arrived at her house, she wanted to seduce her own sons. Both sons were already married and couldn’t possibly divorce their wives and remarry. Besides, how could she approve of such a person?

Even as a concubine, such people were no good, yet the old lady thought her maternal family’s niece was a precious treasure!

Those merchant families disdained them, but she had to have aspirations for the official’s legitimate son. Did they really think they were good enough for Ji Yuying?

Tang Family sighed deeply, feeling helpless in the situation.

This wasn’t her family’s estate, and there weren’t many maids they brought with them. The gardens at the Princess Mansion were quite large, and if someone deliberately wanted to hide, how could they possibly find them?

"I’ll report to the Eldest Princess. Perhaps it’s better to find her quietly."

Zhu Pang, who loved excitement, also joined everyone in the search.

Gu Chengyu sat at his seat, took a sip of wine, and realized that the wine was actually from their restaurant.

The wine from Juxiang Building was somewhat strong, with a mellow taste and a lingering aftertaste.

At this moment, Lu Chen came over, sat beside Gu Chengyu, picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and marveled that it was Juxiang Building’s wine.

He often bought wine from Juxiang Building, where the wine was unique compared to others, more fragrant and memorable.

"Jinyu, do you know where Ji Mingxuan went?"