I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 68 - 63: Childhood Friends Cooking Hotpot Over Gentle Flames

Gu Lan instructed Zipei to arrange accommodations for the two, while she headed to the main hall of the Marquis Mansion to explain the situation to Old Madam Gu.

She left Zipei there, considering that Rong Heng hated women.

As for the little girl of only six or seven years old, she didn’t pay much attention, as Rong Heng was indifferent to Wei Lan, only saving her out of professional duty as a doctor.

Rong Heng squinted his eyes, spotting a shadow moving among the branches, and it was Wei Chengyuan following it.

If he’s become a fool, then let him remain a fool forever.

He silently followed behind Zipei, suddenly looking up and staring at the three large characters "Step Lotus Hall," lost in thought for a moment.

Rong Heng recalled the lotus palace lantern Gu Lan had taken from Consort Qian and the message Young Master Gu had sent to the palace. He was suddenly unsure if she truly liked lotus flowers or if it was merely to clear her name in the past.

Zipei said, "My master once mentioned that she loves lotus flowers the most. Unfortunately, due to the flooding, the few Ziwu lotuses at Step Lotus Hall were all destroyed."

Oh, it’s unrelated to him. She truly loves lotus flowers.

Because of last night’s events, the security at the Marquis Mansion was especially tight today, with a team of household soldiers passing by every now and then.

The household soldiers of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion were not many, but each carried the iron-blooded Evil Qi of those returned from the battlefield.

Rong Heng immediately looked toward the main house in the courtyard, his gaze narrowing slightly.

The main house door was wide open, and deep on one side of the dark sandalwood door panel was a sword mark, an indelible dark red soaking into it.

The pungent smell of blood was impossible to hide; he saw nothing inside but empty space, yet it was clearly the room Gu Lan mentioned with the body.

Zipei followed his gaze and froze, recalling the scene earlier that morning when he heard You’er scream upon entering the room.

He couldn’t possibly imagine how the usually frail and charming master had managed to kill so many assassins alone last night, without a scratch.

Could it be that the master was truly a martial genius of a century?

Alas, the bodies had been moved away for half a day, yet the smell in the room remained strong. It’s said the Madam intended to rebuild the master’s house, and currently, the master’s abode was temporarily moved next door.

Zipei, having just heard Gu Lan refer to Rong Heng as "doctor" and saying Rong Heng was picked up by her, assumed Rong Heng was the doctor the Young Master found and was brought from outside after the flood, so he courteously asked:

"Doctor Hang, Step Lotus Hall has two side rooms and one ear room, as well as two suites. Where would you prefer to stay?"

Rong Heng’s eyes were indifferent: "I’m alone, the smallest place will suffice."

"Alright then, please wait here for a moment. Little girl, follow brother, and I’ll take you to your room," Zipei said, gesturing to Wei Lan, intending to settle the child first.

Wei Lan, seeing that Zipei was handsome, nodded obediently: "Okay, pretty brother."

Zipei was overjoyed.

Rong Heng coldly scoffed in his heart.

Hmph, to this little girl, everyone is a pretty brother.

In such a contrast, Gu Lan appeared more earnest; at least, he only wanted to be a little brother to him.

He sat on the stone stool in the courtyard, then noticed several jars of candy placed on a jade table.

The candy jars of glass, filled with various sugar beans, reflected a colorful light and were sealed with wooden stoppers.

Zipei, pulling Wei Lan along, couldn’t help turning back and chattered on: "Our master bought quite a few of these, claiming she wanted to bring them into the palace."

The corners of Rong Heng’s lips beneath his mask involuntarily lifted slightly.

He’s just waiting to see what excuse Gu Lan would make up to give it to him.

The sun set, and Gu Lan finally finished explaining last night’s events, spending a long time comforting the frightened Madam Zhou.

She explained the incident to Old Madam Gu and endured the various concerns from Second Uncle Gu and Gu Changting, ultimately concluding with Old Madam Gu’s angry reprimand: "Do they really think there’s no one in Dingyuan Marquis Mansion?"

Second Uncle Gu retrieved the testimony papers left by Gu Lan, kowtowed three times to the old madam, intending to seek justice for Gu Lan. The Marquis Mansion decided not to report to the authorities but planned to address the Qian Family directly on the court the next day.

Tomorrow could likely be Qian Zhao’s day of demise.

On her way back to Step Lotus Hall, Gu Lan suddenly remembered that Rong Heng was waiting for her.

The originally calm mood lifted with a touch of anticipation, her lips curving upward involuntarily, and then she turned around to the small kitchen of the Marquis Mansion, starting various preparations.

After a long time, Young Master Gu returned to her small courtyard carrying large bundles, and with just one glance, she could spot the young figure sitting upright inside, slender and straight like a pine or jade tree.

Rong Heng, seeing Gu Lan had returned, had an indifferent expression beneath his mask, hesitating whether to stand up or not in his heart.