I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 104 - 79: The Generational Hierarchy Is in Chaos

Chapter 104: Chapter 79: The Generational Hierarchy Is in Chaos

"Young Master Gu, please have some tea." Tang Zhan’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot—considering his face was already quite dark, now all that could be seen were his lifeless, dead-fish eyes.

Gu Lan casually picked up a cup of tea, took a gentle sip, then nodded with satisfaction, saying, "Good tea."

Then, she didn’t take another sip even after those ten cups of tea had gone cold.

Hoping that Gu Lan would drink herself to death, Tang Zhan was already fuming, regretting why he softened up earlier and didn’t spike her tea with a laxative.

Prince Rui also picked up a cup of tea and took a sip, exclaiming, "Tang Zhan, your tea brewing skills are getting better. I wonder what you’ll make later; the Princely Heir and I are waiting to eat."

"Please wait a moment, Prince. I’m working on it," Tang Zhan said with a forced smile, baring his neat, white teeth, then went to prepare the meal with tears in his eyes.

Rong Shuo watched his figure recede, feeling gratified, and said to Gu Lan, "Don’t judge Tang Zhan by his dark face; he’s really a kind-hearted guy. See, he’s eager to cook for you."

Upon hearing this from his prince, Tang Zhan’s steps faltered, and a surge of blood boiled in his chest. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

He felt like vomiting blood.

Gu Lan speculated that if Tang Zhan didn’t explode silently, he would explode in silence; she figured she’d get her chance to enjoy a bit of drama today.

She smiled slightly at Prince Rui, "I see, then I’ll just wait for the meal."

Rong Baoyi also knew of Tang Zhan’s culinary skills and showed a smile full of anticipation.

Seeing Rong Baoyi’s expression, Rong Shuo became even more convinced of his idea and subtly asked,

"Nephew... Brother Lan, how old are you this year?"

Gu Lan politely answered, "I’m fifteen, Brother."

Listening to this way of addressing, Rong Shuo held back a breath, feeling it odd but unable to retort anything.

"Oh, when I was fifteen, I was already married to my first wife, hehe."

Gu Lan didn’t know what Prince Rui was getting at, so she stayed silent.

"You’re at the marrying age now. I wonder if there’s any girl you’ve taken a liking to. My first wife is well acquainted with the noble girls in the Capital City, and she can introduce a few to you," Rong Shuo told himself not to be hasty and said warmly.

"No need for introductions—" Gu Lan suddenly coughed violently and had to drink some tea to calm herself, "No, I haven’t taken a liking to anyone."

Rong Shuo showed a gentle smile, though he wasn’t adept at such expressions, making his face look quite stiff: "That’s good, that’s good, you’re still young and will have plenty of chances in the future."

Hmm, it seemed like his daughter still had a chance.

Before Prince Rui could breathe a sigh of relief, Young Master Gu finished a sip of tea, quickly regained her composure, and calmly added, "I have too many maids at home to take care of, so I haven’t considered marriage for now."

Rong Shuo: ...

Rong Baoyi saw her father’s awkward look and laughed, as she knew Gu Lan well. She naturally understood that this remark was most likely Gu Lan teasing her father.

—The Gu Family indeed has many maids, but doesn’t Young Master Gu only like Zijin? Even when sleeping at Maoqin Hall, he calls out the maid’s name, and he brags about Zijin’s cooking every day.

This matter was often mentioned by Miaoyan and Han Xuan’er, so she knew it as well. She secretly thought that Young Master Gu was making Miaoyan jealous again.

But her father, he surely believed it.

Rong Baoyi raised an eyebrow, hinting:

"Dad, perhaps what Young Master Gu fancies is a phoenix in the skies or a dragon in the deep."

Rong Shuo was taken aback and looked back at his daughter in bewilderment, "Baoyi, you’re really good at praising yourself. Are you the phoenix or the dragon? But no matter, you’re more precious than those in your father’s eyes..."

Rong Baoyi then understood what Rong Shuo meant, realizing that her father intended to match her with Gu Lan.

Her face flushed red, and she squeezed out a sentence through her gritted teeth: "Dad, what are you thinking? I’m not talking about myself, I’m talking about Miaoyan and Fifth Young Master Rong!"

Rong Shuo muttered, "So Young Master Gu likes Princess Ning’an and..."

He paused, then looked shocked, "And Wu?"

Rong Baoyi sighed, "Dad, you don’t understand."

Her dad would never comprehend the joy of watching these three freely share moments of sweetness together every day.

Gu Lan also realized what Prince Rui was intending and weakly explained from the side, "Baoyi, Brother Hang and I are brothers."

Rong Baoyi nodded, smiling, "I know, Rong Heng is a good brother, and Miaoyan is a good sister. Isn’t that more exciting?"

Gu Lan: ... What on earth is she imagining?

Prince Rui indeed couldn’t understand the complicated dynamics of young people, but he was shocked by Gu Lan’s earlier statement about having a large group of maids at home and didn’t dare suggest match-making freely anymore. Turning to ask Rong Baoyi instead:

"Baoyi, tomorrow is your coming-of-age ceremony, but I can’t be by your side. Do you have any wishes? Whatever you wish for, your dad will make it happen today."

Rong Baoyi looked up, gazing at Prince Rui, and extended a delicate, white hand to touch her father’s weathered, handsome face, saying:

"Baoyi only wishes for father’s safety, and for our family to be together, united."

It’s the simplest wish, yet he had no way to fulfill it for her.

Prince Rui’s eyes turned red, nearly pulling his daughter into an embrace to have a good cry.

No, he’s the most serious and stoic father; he cannot cry.