Heavenly Calamity
Chapter 4248

Taxes

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In the morning, Gu Longjun came running to the imperial palace, grinning from ear to ear. When he learned I was still resting, he shamelessly waited outside. If Xinyuan Ying had not stopped him, he probably would have sent me a voice transmission.

I was too lazy to keep him waiting, and occasionally dousing him with a bucket of cold water was necessary, lest he continue secretly coveting the throne.

When she saw me get up and dress, Gu Longxiu pulled the quilt up to her fair neck. I could not help smiling. "I'm going to meet your handsome elder brother. You rest here for now."

After hearing that, Gu Longxiu pulled her clothes into the quilt and began dressing as well, rustling softly. Her face was radiant with blush, and shy light flickered in her bright eyes. She said quietly, "Big Brother... I'm coming too. We can't let Brother Jun run completely unchecked... Besides, of course I should be the one to dress you..."

"Then you'd better hurry. I'm almost dressed." I did not stop her, though I still had to tease her a little.

Gu Longxiu immediately fumbled in panic and hurried to put on her clothes, but she had been too hasty, and her garments were inevitably disheveled. Watching her stand before me, carefully straightening her collar and cuffs, I could not help seeing a glimpse of spring, which made me snicker.

"Big Brother, what are you laughing at..." Seeing me grin mischievously at her, Gu Longxiu immediately followed my gaze to herself. The sight frightened her into letting out an "Ah!" as she hurried to close her neckline.

I wanted to bully her a little longer, but after thinking it over, I let it go. Gu Longxiu was too innocent; I could not frighten her. So

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