Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 402 - 238: A Stunning Glance

Ming Mo called Steward Xu from the manor and brought over some sturdy servants to carry Sun Xian and the others back to the wing room.

Gu Chengyu smelled the fragrance of plum blossoms in the plum grove, looking up at the snowflakes dancing in the sky.

He had just drunk wine, and his somewhat muddled forehead was instantly cleared by the cold wind.

Scented with the subtle aroma, he suddenly became interested. Draping on the crane robe, he picked up the oil paper umbrella standing by the pavilion, ready to fully appreciate the beauty in the snow.

"Young Master, let’s go back! Although the snow is lighter than before, it is still falling! It’s too cold, be careful not to catch a cold."

Ming Mo saw Gu Chengyu picking up the oil paper umbrella and quickly stepped forward to take it, holding it up for Gu Chengyu while trying to persuade him.

"No matter! The plum blossoms are the most fragrant and vivid during the snow, their subtle fragrance swelling up, only then is it truly the beauty in the snow!"

Gu Chengyu looked at the snow on the ground, which had barely crossed his instep, he wore boots made of deer skin, and the snow wouldn’t wet the shoe surface. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

It was already 3:30 PM, and the snow has been falling for two hours, now much lighter than before.

Gu Chengyu enthusiastically stepped onto the snow, strolling slowly towards the plum grove, listening to the "crunch, crunch" sound underfoot, only feeling his mood open up immediately.

At the back of the manor, there was a wide road. At this time, several horses surrounded a luxurious carriage, advancing from the back of the manor towards the east.

"Your Highness, the Emperor is urging you to go back! Will you still stay in the side courtyard tonight?" A man riding beside the carriage asked towards the interior.

The man, wearing a bamboo hat, only revealed his voice and not his appearance, a slender body already covered with a thin layer of snow.

"Hmm!" After a while, there was a faint response from the carriage, almost inaudible.

The riding followers dared not ask further, only to steer the horse aside a few steps and follow the carriage forward.

At this time, the man addressed as Your Highness inside the carriage caught a strong scent of plum blossoms, fragrant and penetrating.

This was a man in his thirties, somewhat delicate-looking, with sharp eyes. He wore a straight robe of grape purple satin, with a circle of dark-edged embroidery at the cuffs and collar. Whether it’s the gemstone encrusted gold crown on his head or the jade pendant hanging at his waist, they all seemed invaluable.

Smelling the increasingly thick plum fragrance, he set down the aromatic tea he was holding and lifted the curtain on the carriage window.

Immediately, a chill swept in as some snowflakes floated through the window, landing on the snow-white fur spread inside the carriage.

On the east inner side was the mountain slope, the carriage climbing and heading towards the side courtyard in the mountain. The man, having adjusted to the incoming cold air, looked to the left.

There was a manor; the carriage had climbed to a high place, overlooking a plum grove from here.

"Your Highness, it’s cold outside, be careful not to catch a cold!" Xiao Linzi, serving inside the carriage, quickly advised his master to mind his health.

"When did this become a plum grove? It seemed to have only some flowers and grass before. The pavilion is also nicely built, a good spot for winter." Your Highness looked with interest at the plum grove, thinking that the manor’s master finally had some taste.

Xiao Linzi looked out through the carriage window, realizing it was indeed this manor.

"Your Highness, this place switched masters. Heard it’s a scholar from the Capital, with quite some financial resources, buying this manor two years ago."

Xiao Linzi had long gathered detailed information on the masters of the manor’s surrounding properties, knowing precisely which manor switched owners.

The side courtyard of Your Highness wasn’t far from these manors, for the safety of Your Highness, he must understand thoroughly.

"Oh? When did such a figure come to the Capital?" Your Highness raised an eyebrow, looking lazily at the plum grove while asking.

Able to afford a hot spring manor in the Capital, the family must be well-off. Xiao Linzi didn’t mention which aristocratic family, fearing it might be a merchant’s son, he was only asking casually!

"Heard they came from Jingyuan Prefecture." Xiao Linzi promptly responded.

Just as Your Highness was savoring the scenery, two people suddenly broke into the plum grove, entering his line of sight.

He gazed at them distractedly; it should be a master and servant pair. The two were walking under an umbrella in the snow, with a desolate but meaningful vibe.

What drew Your Highness’s attention was the young man wearing a stone blue cloak, his elegant figure in the plum grove strikingly noticeable, his form suggesting a refined young noble.

The two approached from afar, near the carriage window, allowing a clear view of their faces.

Indeed, the youth’s appearance was unspeakably outstanding, with rosy lips and bright teeth, the affectionate peach blossom eyes hidden among falling snowflakes adding a mysterious touch.

"Huh? There are people in the plum grove!" Xiao Linzi pinched a handkerchief with orchid fingers, noticing the two figures in the grove, his sharp voice full of surprise.

Evidently, he was surprised that despite the icy weather, someone would still venture out for sightseeing.

Gu Chengyu and Ming Mo had long heard the approaching carriage sounds. He found it odd that such weather, surrounded by farm estates and side courtyards, would still have someone braving the wind and snow to travel.

Gu Chengyu glanced to his right, meeting a pair of sinister eyes. Gu Chengyu hesitated; those eyes were exceedingly aggressive, causing discomfort.

This was a delicate-looking man; his pair of eyes exuded a gloominess. Nonetheless, it’s undeniable that he wasn’t poorly looking.

The carriage proceeded along the broad mountain road outside the plum grove, heading east where there was a large side courtyard and two large manors.

The carriage gradually moved further away, slowly turning into a dark spot until it vanished into the vast realm.

Gu Chengyu asked Ming Mo beside him, "Who is that? Could it be a master from some manor or side courtyard?"

Gu Chengyu recalled the attire of the other person; he had sharp eyes, even through the wind and snow, he could see this person wearing a grape purple satin garment and a gemstone-encrusted gold crown, definitely not the clothing of a servant.

"That is unknown, a few inside are quite mysterious, temporarily unable to inquire about who the master is." Ming Mo shook his head; he hadn’t seen this person before; they seldom came to the manor, so it’s normal not to have met.

"Let’s go back!" Gu Chengyu’s interest was disrupted by the passing carriage, so he decided to return indoors to take a rest.

Immediately, he thought of Yu Tuanzi’s group, the few men who had dealt with Lv Yang for Gu Chengyu.

Over the years, he gave them a hard kung fu secret manual, letting them practice well, now should have results, just right as his estate still lacked a few guards.

This was an inspiration he got from the carriage just now. He often encountered unexpected events; sometimes, having some guards accompanying would spare him from acting himself. He almost forgot about Li Zhuang and the others; it’s time to let them serve.

As for the Ding Generation, he had other plans.

Your Highness inside the carriage had long since put down the curtain, currently resting with eyes closed.

Xiao Linzi uneasily glanced at his master, not speaking; his heart began "thumping, thumping" wildly. His master’s temper was unpredictable; could he have somehow upset the master again?