"Yes!" Steward Chen immediately understood Gu Chengyu's intention. It was ostensibly a gift, but in reality, a warning. This distanced the relationship between the two families without losing courtesy, and no fault could be found with it.
Although their young master was young, he was very clear on social interactions.
"A simple hair tie will do!" Gu Chengyu instructed Wintergreen behind him. It was just a meal with his parents, no need for anything elaborate.
"Yes!" Wintergreen responded softly, putting the intricate golden crown back and replacing it with a simple white jade crown.
...
"Your Majesty, the guard at the city gate reported that Mr. Gu has returned," Pang Chu had just changed the palace lantern, and Xiao Quanzi came to report.
"Returned?" The Emperor rubbed his aching temples, putting down the red brush in his hand, and began to ponder.
"Go to the Gu Mansion immediately and summon him to see me!" The Emperor instructed Xiao Quanzi in front of him.
