Before long, the group stepped once more into the quiet study, the breeze stirred by their footsteps gently brushing the curtains and adding a touch of life to the still space.
Chen Xiaojun asked softly, "Where's Third Great Uncle?"
Xiao Yi's autumn-water eyes shifted gently as she replied, "He went to the backyard."
At this moment, Chen Zixiu, Bo Xian'er, and Chen Xun had not yet left, which gave Chen Menglin the chance to communicate with them face-to-face on a deeper level. Without a doubt, that was even better.
Du Gu Fu added, "My grandfather was dragged off by Grandfather Bu'er too. Why is he here?"
Chen Xiaojun nodded and explained, "The Soul Breaking Spear Yang Family has now been brought under our clan. The two of them do have some important matters to discuss in private."
Du Gu Fu could not help asking, "Have they become followers too?"
Chen Xiaojun smiled faintly and said in a low voice, "It's enough that you know. In the future, your two families will be working closely together in many fields."
After hearing that, Du Gu Fu nodded in understanding. "Got it, Young Master."
At this moment, Zhu Wuneng took out the album Twelve Golden Hairpins of the Red Chamber and explained the matter briefly.
Du Gu Fu's eyes lit up. With lightning speed, he snatched the album away, his fingertips flipping rapidly through the pages before finally stopping on one. His expression turned focused as he studied it closely.
His gaze was sharp as a torch, as if he wanted to see through the paper and into the soul of the person in the painting.
His mouth unconsciously let out admiring "tsk, tsk, tsk" sounds, as if he were savoring some delicacy.
Zhu Wuneng shot him a sidelong glance and teased,