The reborn daughter of the Marquis Mansion takes over the world

"Who is this young master?" Ning Ziqing looked at the strange man in front of him. He was wearing a red round-collar robe, with a heroic spirit between his brows, and a pair of dark eyes as deep as the night.

"This is Gu Liaohe, the young minister of Dali Temple. It's normal for the third lady not to recognize me. At the spring banquet, I once saw the third lady's unique dancing, which was breathtaking."

When the man spoke, his face was serious and his tone was very serious, giving people a solemn feeling.

Ning Ziqing sounded like she was being praised, but she always felt that the man's demeanor and tone revealed a fair and calm quality, which may be related to his official position.

Ning Ziqing hurriedly returned the salute, a smile spreading across her lips.

"Gu Shaoqing is so complimentary. Are you accompanying Madam to make clothes today?"

"I'm not married yet, so I'm here with my sister today. I didn't expect to be lucky enough to meet the third lady here, so I came here to say hello. I didn't disturb you, right?"

While Gu Liaohe was talking, he kept staring at Ning Ziqing, as if hoping to detect some clues from her expression.

"No, Gu Shaoqing didn't disturb me." Ning Ziqing saw that he kept staring at her, as if he wanted to see through her.

She uncomfortably avoided his gaze, distracted her attention, picked up a piece of fabric and touched it.

However, Gu Liaohe did not leave, still standing beside her.

Ning Ziqing frowned slightly and began to feel uneasy.

She thought to herself that there seemed to be no dispute between herself and this man. Why was he staring at her like he was interrogating a prisoner?This confused her greatly.

Ning Ziqing felt very uncomfortable from his long gaze, and finally couldn't help but ask.

"Gu Shaoqing, why do you keep staring at me?"

"May I ask Third Miss, have you ever been to Carrot Alley before and met a man named Tan Tang?" Gu Liaohe replied seriously, looking at her sharply.

Ning Zi's green eyes were slightly startled, but she soon regained her composure and did not show anything strange.

"No, is Gu Shaoqing investigating the case?" Ning Ziqing's tone was slightly wary, but her expression remained calm.

"Just asking casually." Gu Liaohe replied after pondering for a moment.

"Oh? It seems that I have become the object of Gu Shaoqing's suspicion." Ning Ziqing had a hint of ridicule in her tone, but felt a little uneasy in her heart.

She began to worry about whether Tan Tang's matter had been noticed, and there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Third Miss misunderstood. I don't doubt you. It's just that during the investigation, based on the clues obtained at the time, I felt that you are somewhat similar to Third Miss. That's why I asked about this matter. Please forgive me if there is any offense."

Gu Liaohe explained to her, his tone revealing sincerity and sincerity, which made people feel that he had no ulterior motives and was only asking to find clues to the case.

"I see, what happened to that person named Tan Tang?" Ning Ziqing asked curiously, but when she mentioned "Tan Tang".

Gu Liaohe noticed a slight change in her eyes, which made him doubt whether Ning Ziqing had just told him the truth.

"Tan Tang is missing. The Taishi Bureau came to report the case this morning, saying that he has not reported to the Taishi Bureau for three days. His house and places he frequented have been searched, and there is no trace at all."

Gu Liaohe's tone was filled with anxiety and worry, making people feel that this matter was very serious.He vaguely felt that Ning Ziqing and Tan Tang were related, so he continued:

"I checked the people who had interacted with him recently, and some people said they had seen him in Carrot Alley. Not long after he entered Carrot Alley alone that day, a man and a woman walked to the street and got into a carriage, and then he left with him. "

"When he left, he bumped into someone. The person said that Tan Tang's face was not very good at that time. He seemed to be frightened and was in a trance. I guess it was because he was threatened by someone."

Gu Liaohe kept staring at Ning Ziqing's face while speaking, trying to find flaws in her reaction.

It's a pity that Ning Ziqing just listened to him quietly, with an indifferent expression and seemed very calm.

Although Ning Ziqing remained calm, Gu Liaohe had no intention of giving up.His gaze became even sharper and he continued to ask: "Miss Third, have you really never been to Carrot Alley?"

"Never. If Gu Shaoqing doesn't believe it, you can ask my maid. I have been recuperating in the house since I was injured. I have not gone out and I have never been to Carrot Alley."

Ning Ziqing was very dissatisfied with his questioning. Her expression was solemn, with a hint of indifference and caution in her tone.

"This is not Dali Temple, Gu Shaoqing. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to try the case here, right? Why don't you take me back and interrogate me properly." Ning Zi's green eyebrows were a little colder, and there was a hint of sarcasm on his face.

Gu Liaohe heard her tone and looked slightly startled.When he first saw Ning Ziqing, he instinctively stepped forward to question her, but he didn't get any useful clues.

He felt a little regretful for his impulsive behavior just now.He wanted to apologize to Ning Ziqing, but a lady interrupted the embarrassing scene in time.

"Erlang, who are you talking to?" The lady walked towards the two of them holding a few pieces of cloth.

She is the wife of Liu Yuanjin, Minister of Industry, and the eldest sister of Gu Liaohe.

"Sister, she is the third young lady of Ninghou Mansion." Gu Liaohe replied.

"Ah, it's Miss Ning San!" After hearing that it was Ning Ziqing, Mrs. Liu rushed to greet her enthusiastically. She threw the cloth in her hand to Gu Liaohe and took Ning Ziqing's delicate hand.

"Miss Third, you are such a beauty. When I saw you dancing at the Spring Banquet, I couldn't see you clearly because of the distance."

"When I met you today, I realized that you are truly as good-looking as any man in the country! No wonder all the men in Kyoto fall in love with you." Mrs. Liu praised Ning Ziqing so much that she felt a little embarrassed.

"Madam, you're so grateful. I feel ashamed." Ning Ziqing bowed to her shyly.

"You don't have to be so humble. The more I look at you, the more I like you. If you and Qi Langjun hadn't already been engaged, I would have gone to the Marquis's Mansion to propose marriage to my ignorant, silly brother."

As Mrs. Liu spoke, she glanced at Gu Liaohe. Her words made Gu Liaohe extremely embarrassed.

"Sister, what are you talking about? You said such things in front of the third lady." Gu Liaohe was so embarrassed by Mrs. Liu's words that his cheeks turned slightly red. He wanted to find a hole in the ground and crawl into it.

"Am I wrong? You are 21 this year and haven't gotten married yet. Your brother-in-law and I have already arranged for you to marry young girls from many families, but you haven't taken your fancy to any of them."

"I've been investigating the case all day long. Can I find out a daughter-in-law?" Mrs. Liu scolded him excitedly, while Ning Ziqing couldn't help covering her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief and snickering.

"Sister, stop talking, it's so embarrassing." Gu Liaohe was really unable to resist, and quickly pulled Mrs. Liu's hand, and Mrs. Liu threw his hand away angrily.

"You think it's embarrassing, then go and find me a sister-in-law immediately, and I won't talk about you anymore!"

Mrs. Liu glared at him with an expression of hatred. Gu Liaohe was speechless by her words and had no choice but to retreat.

"Miss Third, you're kidding me. This younger brother of mine is so stubborn. He spends all his time on investigating the case and doesn't care about his own marriage at all. My parents passed away early, so I'm the only one who can take care of these things for him. Worry." Mrs. Liu looked at Gu Liaohe not far away and sighed softly.

Ning Ziqing only thinks that Mrs. Liu is a kind-hearted and kind person.Her care and consideration for Gu Liaohe also made Ning Ziqing have a deeper affection for her.

At this time, Mrs. Liu looked away and pulled Ning Ziqing up to the second floor.

"It's fate that I met you today. Miss Miss, just pick the cloth you like and I'll pay for it."

"Madam, this is not good..." Before Ning Ziqing could react, she was dragged up to the second floor by Madam Liu.

Gu Liaohe watched the two people go upstairs and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.He called the boy, threw the cloth to him, and walked out of the embroidery workshop.

He bumped into someone at the door. He looked up and saw that it was Huo Yunjue. He bowed to him respectfully.

"I have seen the Fourth Highness."

"Gu Shaoqing, why do you have the time to visit Xiuhefang today?"

"I'm here to accompany my sister," Gu Liaohe replied.

"Oh, I see, then why are you waiting outside instead of going in to hang out with Mrs. Liu?" Huo Yunjue raised his eyebrows and looked at him doubtfully.

"My sister is with Miss Ning San, please don't disturb them." Gu Liaohe looked ashamed when he thought of Ning Ziqing. He was still regretting what happened just now. Maybe he really misunderstood her.

"What a coincidence, His Highness happened to be looking for Miss Ning San, so he went in first." Huo Yunjue chuckled.

"Why is Your Highness looking for Miss Third?" Gu Liaohe was slightly surprised.

"Qi Langjun has come and entrusted me with the letter and handed it over to her." Huo Yunjue replied and walked into the store.

Gu Liaohe stood at the door of the store, frowning slightly, seeming suspicious.He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't think of a specific reason.