Your Beloved Sweetheart Is Online

Chapter 294 - 296: When Love Comes Silently 7_1

The inner residence of the Gu Family was an exquisite work of art, boasting both the grandeur reminiscent of vast lakes and mountains, and the poetic charm of Jiangnan’s waterscape, with its small bridges over running waters. No matter where one stood, a perfect picture would always be presented before their eyes.

Back in the Kangxi Era, the Gu Family’s ancestor went through great lengths to build a princess’s mansion, all to marry a Gege - a princess. The mansion had been passed down from generation to generation, surviving changes in dynasties, the eight years of resistance war, and the Cultural Revolution. After being improved and renovated by every generation of the Family Head, not only was it meticulously planned in terms of its pavilions, towers and attics, it was also carefully designed with its artificial mountains and ponds. The mansion which had been thoughtfully adorned with plants, trees, and flowers, emphasised both the foreground and the background scenery. All in all, everything was so perfect that it looked like a painting, without any flaw to mar its beauty. But the question was, where should he choose to execute his romantic plan?

He scrutinised every corner meticulously.

Standing amidst the pavilions and towers, Gu Shaocheng found his sight being cast over the pavilion located in the middle of a lotus pond. The pond was densely populated with lotus leaves and blossoms. Connecting the pavilion to the mainland was a winding corridor, which finally made his eyes light up in satisfaction.

"This is the place!"

The butler followed closely behind him. After accompanying him through the entire mansion with his old, aching legs and back, he was completely puzzled by Mr. Gu’s unusual enthusiasm.

He asked in a subservient tone, "Sir, what exactly is this place for?"

Gu Shaocheng was beaming with joy, looking radiant with excitement, akin to a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old.

Catching the butler’s confusion, Gu Shaocheng gradually formed a mysterious smile on his lips. He reached out and patted the servant’s slightly crooked shoulder.

"Butler, command them to hang red lanterns in all the corridors."

He pointed at the lawn beside the lotus pond, "There, replace it with fresh grass. Ensure that it is vibrant and lively. And the whole lawn should be arranged in a heart-shaped pattern."

"Remove all dead lotus leaves in the pond! Also, introduce more blossoming lotus flowers!"

"The corridors and the pavilion must be cleaned thoroughly! They should be spotless! I will check them personally!"

"All these tasks should be completed in two hours. Baihao will bring men later for decoration, allow them inside without any delay."

Listening to his commands, the old butler was confused: "Sir, don’t we usually hold our feasts in the outer court?" Are you planning to hold this year’s second banquet here?

What was Mr. Gu thinking?

Throughout history, only the Family Head of the Gu Family has been permitted to reside in the inner court. Even Mr. Gu’s uncles, aunts, and cousins were not allowed entry. And now, he is planning to host a banquet here?

"Who said I was going to host a banquet here?" Gu Shaocheng raised an eyebrow nonchalantly, casting a glance at the puzzled butler. He then spoke indifferently, "Do they deserve such a grand presentation?"

The old butler then respectfully and slowly asked, "Then, what preparations are you engaged in, Sir?"

But Gu Shaocheng didn’t clear his doubts, instead replying with, "Is that something you should be asking?"

"I dare not." The butler nodded immediately after his voice faltered for a moment due to its rough tone.

Gu Shaocheng looked satisfied as he withdrew his gaze from the butler. He looked around again, pondering if there was anything else he needed to instruct. After walking a few steps, he seemed to remember something. He added, "Oh, and one more thing, don’t let Chenxing know about this."

Gu Shaocheng was in high spirits with a smile lingering on his face, showing no sign of restraint!

The old butler thought to himself: Why would I bother Miss Chenxing with such trivial matters?

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Looking at the lively comment section today, seeing it more active than usual really puts me in a good mood when refreshing the emails. So, well, I’ll add one more Chapter for you guys.