Gu Yunying's Marriage

"Yunying, what's wrong? Didn't you say you really wanted to see Gu Yuanqing before? Why do you seem a little unhappy now that we're down the mountain?" Li Changyan asked softly.

Gu Yunying forced a smile, "How could that be? Of course I'm happy to see my brother, but he's different now. He's a high and Immortal. Wouldn't it be a little inappropriate to see him now?"

Li Changyan, "Why would you think that? He is your elder brother. You yourself said that in the past, you were the closest to him in the Prince's Manor. Now that we are preparing to get married, we should have told him."

Gu Yunying remained silent for a long while before finally asking, "Changyan, are you with me because of him?"

Li Changyan frowned and said, "Why would you think that? When I first met you, I didn't even know which family you belonged to. If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known about your relationship with him. Don't let your imagination run wild."

Gu Yunying said softly, "I am just an illegitimate daughter of the Gu Family, and I am not valued. If there were no unexpected events, I should have married someone related to the Gu Family as a Human Heart chip for the Lineage to win people over. However, in the past two years, my family has suddenly become inexplicably kind to me. I only found out a few months ago that it was because of my brother Yuanqing."

Li Changyan and said, "Isn't this good? This is because you are a good person, and you are reaping the good results of your good deeds. It's only right that the Gu Family treats you better; after all, they treated Gu Yuanqing badly in the past."

Gu Yunying shook her head and said, "It can't be said that it's bad, it's just that it's not valued. That's what Yuanqing said himself."

Looking back now, he was different from others from a young age; he was very smart, but he didn't have the aptitude for cultivation back then and didn't like to compete.

I remember when he was twelve, he once told me, "The world of fame and fortune is a pit of intrigue. Even if you become a high-ranking person, in the end you'll either be nothing but dust, or you might accidentally fall into an Abyss. It's better to just lie down and be a wealthy old man and live a carefree life."

At this point, Gu Yunying smiled and said, "Back then, I laughed and said he wasn't ambitious enough, so he was just making excuses for himself. Now, looking back, it's clear that Brother Yunqing saw through the ways of the Prince's Manor and the world at a very young age."

Li Changyan replied with a smile, "I didn't expect him to see things so clearly at such a young age. He doesn't seem like someone his age would say such things. When he was twelve, I remember he fought several of his brothers in the manor until they were bleeding from head to toe over a good bow, and in the end, we were all punished by our father and made to kneel all night."

Gu Yunying smiled and said, "Several of my brothers in the Prince's Manor are like that, but he is different. He treats the servants very well. It's not just for show; he genuinely wants to treat them as human beings. He has never deliberately made things difficult for them, nor has he ever taken his anger out on them because he was reprimanded outside. He has never done anything to bully men or women."

At the time, I even thought that if he were the Heir Apparent, the Gu Family Prince's Manor would definitely be much better off. I heard that the servants who used to serve him still remember his kindness.

Li Changyan was stunned. He had investigated Gu Yuanqing, but he didn't know these things. Now, listening to Gu Yunying talk about it, Gu Yuanqing's image seemed a little different from before.

There was a moment of silence.

Gu Yunying suddenly said, "Changyan, do you know why I feel strange today?"

Why?

Gu Yunying chuckled, "Coming here today is like you and I getting Yunqing's permission to get married."

Li Changyan and said, "He's your older brother, so there's nothing wrong with thinking that way."

Prince Qing, who was walking in front, turned around and glanced back.

Li Changyan's smile quickly vanished.

Gu Yuanqing smiled gently in the Mountain. Hearing these past events, he couldn't help but recall his time at the Prince's Manor's Mansion.

He has memories of his past life, but he has no parents in the Prince's Manor, so he naturally has to be careful in everything he does and try his best to act like an ordinary child.

In truth, upon arriving in this world, he had considered competing, but in this world where Martial Path reign supreme, how could he compete without the Cultivation Talent cultivation? It would be better to stay away from trouble and live a carefree life as a wealthy man.

A moment later, the group arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Prince Qing clasped his hands and said loudly, "Young Master Gu, I have come with Yunying and Changyan to pay our respects."

Gu Yuanqing was silent for a moment, then suddenly a thought struck him, and the Cloudmist obscured the sky above the entire Great Mountain.

Then, using the Heavenly Fishing Method, he scooped the three people up the mountain. As for the things brought by the servants behind him, Gu Yuanqing did not take them.

"Prince Qing, it's been a long time."

Gu Yuanqing stood in the Courtyard, first greeting Prince Qing, then smiling at Gu Yunying and nodding, saying, "Yunying, you look much better than before."

The three of them suddenly went from the foot of the mountain to the top, and were stunned for a long time.

Even Prince Qing had never seen such methods before!

After a long while, Prince Qing cupped his hands and sighed, "This Old Man is too kind. Young Master Gu's skills are simply divine; this Old Man has truly broadened his horizons."

Gu Yunying also came to her senses. She had been a little uneasy, as she and Gu Yuanqing used to have a good relationship, but now Gu Yuanqing's status was quite different. However, after what she had just witnessed, all her worries disappeared. Seeing Gu Yuanqing's smile, she felt at ease and gave a graceful bow. "Greetings, elder brother."

Li Changyan also composed himself and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Young Master Gu."

Gu Yuanqing laughed heartily and said, "Not at all, no need for formalities. Please come inside and sit down!"

The group went inside and took their seats according to their status as hosts, guests, elders, and juniors.

Then they brought over a teapot, which was already filled with tea.

Seeing the teapot fly through the Void, everyone felt a sense of wonder, but compared to what had just happened, this was nothing.

Gu Yuanqing picked up the teapot, about to pour tea for the group.

Gu Yunying stood up. "Brother, let me do it."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and let her do it.

Gu Yunying first poured tea for Prince Qing and Gu Yuanqing, who were seated at the head of the table, and said, "Brother, why don't you find some servants? Or I could pick a few that you like from the Prince's Manor."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and declined, "Forget it, I don't need anyone to serve me. Having a few more people in the courtyard every day would be inconvenient."

Prince Qing laughed and said, "Yunying, you don't know, with your brother's current status, if he were to hire someone to work as a servant in the mountains, the entire Great Qian would be shaken, and even Grandmaster would be tempted."

"Your Prince is exaggerating a bit."

"How could that be an exaggeration? Entering North Spring Mountain now is Immortal Destiny. If Young Master Gu agrees, I would even Old Man myself."

Gu Yuanqing was both amused and exasperated. "That's an exaggeration. If Your Prince wishes to stay at North Spring Mountain, you can do so anytime after some time. It's just that I'm currently engaged in cultivation, so it's a bit inconvenient."

"I've taken your words to heart, Young Master Gu, please don't go back on your word later."

"No way, this mountain area is quite large, it'll be more lively with a few more people."

Prince Qing laughed heartily, then suddenly noticed the Oil Lamp inside the room. He remembered that it was noon when he came up, and the sun was shining brightly. Looking outside, he felt that it was rather dim, not like daytime, but more like nighttime.

When they came up earlier, they were so surprised by Gu Yuanqing's methods that they didn't notice these things. Only now did they realize what was going on and found it a bit strange.

Gu Yuanqing noticed Prince Qing's expression and smiled, "The mountain is different from the foot of the mountain. Today, it's shrouded in Cloudmist, so it seems a bit dark. Your Prince, please have some tea."

"Oh, I see." Prince Qing only found it strange, but didn't delve into it. He took a sip of tea and felt a surge of True Qi throughout his body. Strands of true qi spontaneously arose within him, and even his old injuries began to heal. He sighed, "This must be the Spirit Spring Water of North Spring Mountain?"

"This is the only decent thing we can offer from Mountain."

"Young Master Gu is too modest. I only took one sip, and I already felt much lighter and younger."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "If Your Prince likes it, you can take some with you when you leave. However, this Spirit Water cannot be preserved for long. Over time, the Spiritual Qi will dissipate, and it will be no different from ordinary water."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

The two exchanged pleasantries.

Gu Yunying occasionally got up to refill his tea.

Li Changyan sat upright, his expression quite different from when he usually saw Gu Yuanqing.

After a long silence, Prince Qing finally spoke, "My purpose in coming up the mountain this time is threefold. First, on behalf of the Great Qian Young Master Gu for allowing Great Qian people to cultivate at the foot of the mountain. Second, Yunying has been thinking of you, her Old Man brother, and I brought her to meet you. Third, my grandson and Yunying plan to get married in six months. We have already chosen an auspicious date, and I have come to seek your opinion, as well as to personally deliver the invitations."

Gu Yunying stood prettily to the side. When she saw Gu Yuanqing looking over, her face flushed, and she lowered her head.

Li Changyan was extremely nervous, remembering his past boastful remarks, and dared not utter a sound.

Gu Yuanqing withdrew his gaze and turned to Prince Qing, smiling slightly, "I have no objection to their marriage, as long as Yunying is happy. However, let me make it clear beforehand that as Yunying's elder brother, if I discover in the future that your son has wronged her, don't blame me for not considering our past relationship and stepping in to seek justice for Yunying."

Li Changyan lit up with joy. He stood up and bowed deeply, saying, "Young Master Gu, rest assured, Miss Yunying and I are mutually in love. I will definitely treat her well in the future and would never do anything to betray her."

Prince Qing also laughed and said, "Young Master Gu, Old Man assured, I guarantee that Yunying will not suffer the slightest grievance in my residence. If such a thing happens, you don't need to lift a finger, I will Old Man break his dog legs." Then he winked at Li Changyan.

Li Changyan quickly handed over an invitation with both hands.

Prince Qing invited Gu Yuanqing to attend the wedding, and Gu Yuanqing smiled and said that if he could find the time, he would definitely go.

After talking for a while, Prince Qing asked Li Changyan to go for a walk so that the brother and sister could have a private chat.

The two of them went outside and saw that the sky was covered with Cloudmist and mist, which obscured their entire view and even emitted a faint red glow, which was a bit strange, but they didn't think too much about it.

Breathing in the Mountain's Spiritual Qi, he felt his cultivation level increasing every moment, and he wished he could stay there forever.

Especially Prince Qing, who had just drunk a lot of Spirit Water, felt that most of his hidden injuries had healed, and his cultivation seemed to be on the verge of returning to the Peak Profound Martial Ninth Layer.

The two said they were going out for a walk, but once outside, they remained silent and secretly circulated their internal Cultivation Method. Such an encounter was extremely rare.

Gu Yuanqing saw this and smiled gently.

About 15 minutes later, he suddenly looked up and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Brother, what's wrong?" Gu Yunying asked.

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "It's nothing. You've been on the mountain for quite a while now. I have some things to do this afternoon, so I won't keep you any longer."

After speaking, he woke up Prince Qing and Li Changyan, who were in the midst of their cultivation. When they opened their eyes, both of them showed reluctance.

After saying their goodbyes, Prince Qing once again invited Gu Yuanqing to attend the grand ceremony.

Gu Yuanqing smiled in response, then with a flick of his sleeve, activated the Heavenly Fishing and Object Control Method. The three of them felt a blur before their eyes and returned to the foot of the mountain.

Looking up, the sun was shining brightly, and what had just happened seemed like a dream.