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At the gate.
Zhu Wuneng leaned against the plainly decorated courtyard wall, looked at the tightly shut pitch-black gate, and could not help muttering, "Young master, what are you doing here? We went all the way around just to visit this household? It doesn't look especially grand."
Chen Xiaojun stood with his hands clasped behind his back, calmly studying this three-courtyard Tang-style Small Courtyard, and replied faintly, "I'm helping someone pass along a few words and tell them a few things, that's all."
"Young Master, you're being so cryptic..." Zhu Wuneng scratched his head, his face full of confusion.
Beside him, Du Gu Fu crossed his arms and gave a scoff. "You're not a worm in Young Master's belly. If you don't understand, then sit tight. Go draw circles off to the side and stop squawking here."
Chen Shurui immediately chimed in, "Exactly, Wuneng. Sixth Brother brought you out to broaden your horizons. The key is to watch more and talk less! Learn a thing or two!"
Cornered by the two of them, Zhu Wuneng's face fell. "Ahem, Eighth Young Master, when did your mouth go bad from learning from Venomous Snake Fu too?"
Chen Bin glanced at him expressionlessly and spat out three words. "You invite hatred."
Zhu Wuneng said, "I..."
Before he could finish, Ma Liang cut him off. "Uh, Wuneng, Sister Xiao Yi, Cuilan, and Ningxia are coming down. Aren't you going to hurry over and serve them? What are you standing here for?"
Zhu Wuneng choked, glanced at Xiao Yi and the others walking over gracefully, and could only swallow his words back down.
Zhu Yanfeng walked to Chen Xiaojun's side and asked in a low voice, "Young Master, is it just this one household?"
"Mm." Chen Xiaojun nodded.
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