The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife
Chapter 653.2: JiaoJiao Makes a Move

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“Just now elder brother grabbed her and called for Yinyin again!” Second Madame emphasized this matter once more.

“What are you trying to say?” Second Master Jing asked.

Second Madame smiled mysteriously, “I’m saying elder brother wants his daughter. Young Miss Mu is about the same age as Yinyin. If elder brother truly likes her, it wouldn’t be impossible for him to recognize her as his daughter.”

“This…” Second Master Jing hesitated.

Second Madame said, “If we let Young Miss Mu call him father, maybe it will wake elder brother.”

Second Master Jing frowned, “Wait a minute. Didn’t you say you didn't believe in talking to elder brother as a method? You dismissed Mu Qingchen’s classmate as a quack and threw him out when he suggested it.”

Second Madame retorted, “I believe now, isn’t that enough?”

Second Master Jing raised an eyebrow, “Oh.”

So, the five hundred taels for the consultation fee wasn't wasted after all.

Second Madame's respect for Lord Duke came from a good place. Since marrying into the Duke Estate, she had never been mistreated or suffered any hardship. Whenever her family faced any issues, even without her having to ask, her elder brother-in-law would proactively have Second Master Jing provide financial support to her family.

She truly hoped her elder brother-in-law would wake up.

"But the young lady might not be willing." Second Master Jing said.

Second Madame smiled, "I'll go and sound her out first."

Soon, Second Madame went to Lord Duke’s room and called Mu Ruxin into the courtyard. She quietly explained Yinyin’s identity, “She was my elder brother’s daughter.”

Mu Ruxin nodded, “I see.”

Second Madame smiled, “You are about the same age as my elder brother’s daughter. These past days, your presence by his side must have reminded him of his daughter."

"The status of the Duke Estate’s daughter is noble, and I dare not compare myself to her." Mu Ruxin said, no matter how proud she was, she wouldn't compare her own status to that of a noble family's daughter.

Second Madame asked, "I haven't inquired about Young Miss Mu's parents?"

Mu Ruxin, feeling down, replied, "My parents passed away early. It was my master who raised me."

"That's truly unfortunate." Second Madame said, holding Mu Ruxin's hand and gently patting it. "If Yinyin were alive, she would be about your age."

After Second Madame left, the servant girl asked Mu Ruxin, "Young miss, what did Second Madame mean by that? Why did she say so many strange things to you?"

Mu Ruxin looked at the hand that Lord Duke had grabbed earlier and replied lightly, "Who knows?"

The next day, a piece of gossip spread through the Duke Estate.

A few servant girls gathered in the garden while doing their chores.

Servant girl A said, "Did you hear? Lord Duke is going to recognize Young Miss Mu as his adopted daughter!"

Servant girl B asked, "Who did you hear that from?"

Servant girl A replied, "Never mind where I heard it from, just tell me if you believe it or not!"

Servant girl B said, "I don't believe it!"

Servant girl C joined in, "It's true! I heard it myself! Lord Duke was holding Young Miss Mu's hand and calling her by his daughter's name!"

Servant girl D also came over, "Lord Duke woke up?"

Servant girl A responded, "He only wakes up when Young Miss Mu is with him."

Servant girl B commented, "So, it seems Young Miss Mu is going to become a young lady of the Duke Estate? She is a bit arrogant; I don't really like her."

Servant girl A retorted, "Does it matter whether you like her or not? As long as Lord Duke likes her, that's enough!"

Gu Jiao was completely unaware of what was happening at the Duke Estate. These past few days, she had been training morning and evening, attending school during the day, and was extremely busy.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the sixth day.

The second round of the polo tournament was the next day.

Last time, due to lack of funds, they could only stay at the academy and had to leave early on the day of the competition to get there.

This time, the academy had allocated a bonus, and Teacher Wu had booked an inn in the inner city for them to stay in tonight.

This way, they wouldn't have to get up before dawn and waste energy on the way.

The participants had to enter the venue early, but the spectators did not, so Gu Yan and Gu Xiaoshun would go the next morning. Dean Cen had a spacious and comfortable carriage to ensure they were well taken care of.

The group made their way grandly into the inner city.

Teacher Wu had booked an inn called Crescent Inn, which was about two miles from Lingbo Academy.

After getting off the carriage, Mu Chuan, seeing the inn, said with a hint of resentment, "This place is far from Lingbo Academy!"

Teacher Wu cleared his throat and said, "It's only two miles. It's not far! A little walk will get us there!"

The main reason was that the money provided by the academy was only enough to book this inn. Due to the polo match, the nearby inns had all raised their prices.

"This inn looks so shabby." Mu Chuan complained.

The pampered Young Master of the Mu Family remarked that even when his mother punished him to experience the hardships of common life, he had never stayed in such a rundown inn.

"Ahem, ahem! It just looks shabby from the outside; the inside is quite nice." Teacher Wu said as he stepped over the threshold.

With a loud clang, the signboard in the main hall fell down.

Teacher Wu: "..."

"Fourth brother, let’s just go home." Mu Chuan whispered to Mu Qingchen.

Mu Qingchen glanced at Gu Jiao, who was already heading upstairs with her luggage, and said, "If you want to go home, go ahead."

With that, he too went upstairs.

"Hey! Fourth brother——"

Teacher Wu had booked the best rooms for them, each with a separate room on the second floor. Teacher Wu's own room wasn't as nice as theirs.

Gu Jiao's room was between Mu Qingchen's and Mu Chuan's. Mu Chuan, holding his bundle, came over and said, "Xiao Liulang, let's switch rooms."

He wanted to be next to his fourth brother.

Gu Jiao had no objections.

Mu Chuan happily moved into the room next to Mu Qingchen.

When Mu Qingchen came over to replace Gu Jiao, he was met with Mu Chuan's annoying face instead.

Mu Chuan spread his arms with a cheerful smile, "Fourth brother! Are you surprised and delighted?"

Mu Qingchen: "..."

Dinner was eaten in the main hall. To ensure the safety of the polo players, Teacher Wu tasted each dish first to make sure they were non-toxic before allowing the waiter to serve them.

Since they had to enter the venue early the next day, everyone returned to their rooms to rest after dinner.

Teacher Wu stood guard in the corridor, not allowing anyone to wander around.

Feeling a bit stuffy inside the room, Gu Jiao opened the window to get some fresh air.

Her room faced the street, and standing by the window, she could see half of the street's night view.

The night view of Shengdu was far more bustling and prosperous than that of the capital of the State of Zhao.

She quietly gazed at the ceaseless flow of people when suddenly, she saw a familiar figure.

The night was very dark, and the distance was great, but she was certain she wasn't mistaken!

She had stared at his portrait countless times, sketching his features in her mind.

It was him.

Nangong Li, who had lost an arm!

Nangong Li had just come out of a shop and stepped onto the Nangong Family's carriage.

Gu Jiao's eyes narrowed dangerously, and in one swift movement, she leapt from the second floor!

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