Chapter 12 Mischievous young master

　　Plum Flower pavilion.

　　Gu Xiran's body was weak and he was p.r.o.ne to being worn out. After Shu Huan left, he went back to take a nap. When he woke up, he heard people whispering outside, so he couldn't help but ask, "Who is there?"

　　After a while, concubine Yun lifted the curtain and came in, "Second young master is awake? Do you want to wash up?"

　　Gu Xiran nodded and looked at Zisu who followed her inside.

　　Zisu paid her respect first and then smiled, "Old madam said that she will keep second young mistress at her place to keep her company. She will let her come back at dinner time. Second young master and concubine Yun can eat first."

　　After Gu Xiran heard this, he was in deep thoughts for a moment and then said, "I got it. You go back and pay respect in my stead."

　　Zisu conceded and went out.

　　While concubine Yun was busily asking the maids to bring water, she also helped him get out of bed. She said, "Second young master doesn't have to worry anymore. You also know old madam's temper. If it was someone she didn't like, she would've already sent that person far away. Since she let second young mistress stay, presumably she likes her."

　　Gu Xiran stood up firmly by supporting himself with his hand on the bedhead. He frowned, "Let Qiaoyun go inquire."

　　Concubine Yun was startled. Only now did she understood that he didn't listen to her at all. She couldn't explain what her heart was feeling. She forced a smile and let Qiaoyun go inquire.

　　Qiaoyun was often lazy when doing errands but inquiring about gossip was her hobby and she was good at it. She only left for a short moment. When she entered the room again, she said, "Second young master, this is bad! Old madam punished second young mistress by letting her kneel inside the yard. It was said that she had to kneel a day before she can get up."

　　Concubine Yun personally made bird nest porridge. She just came in with it when she heard this. She got distracted and almost burned her hands.

　　Gu Xiran gave her a look, "Be careful."

　　It was a very simple sentence. However, ever since he had taken a wife, she didn't know whether it was because he considered the feelings of the main wife, but he treated her, the concubine, coldly. Hearing such words with concern in them, she immediately burst from joy. However, she didn't show it on her face. She smiled shyly and gently said, "Mhmm." When she saw that he didn't say more and was just contemplating while staring at the bird nest porridge, she knew that he was still worried about Shu Huan. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart and asked, "Doesn't second young master want to go plead?"

　　Plead?

　　Gu Xiran shook his head. If he went to plead, old madam would get angrier.

　　He raised his eyes and looked at Qiaoyun, "What more did you hear?"

　　"Nothing more…," Qiaoyun was someone who couldn't hide her thoughts. When she answered, her eyes looked elsewhere. She was obviously saying one thing but meaning something different.

　　Gu Xiran smiled, "The rule of this yard is that things can't get out, but if you heard something from the outside that you feel is important, you should just tell truthfully and don't have to have any worries."