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Chapter 287 The Promiscuous Man

Yunying despised Gong Xu's behavior, but on the surface, she had to act as if she were extremely considerate and respectful to him: "Master misses Fourth Young Master too much, that's why he said such angry words. Nowadays, not to mention the capital, who among those with even a little knowledge doesn't know that our Gong family has produced a child prodigy? You could say we're famous throughout the land."

This extraordinary child is certainly different from others. How could the Fourth Young Master Gong not miss his family? Just a few days ago, he even went to the school to support the Fifth Young Master!
But this child's temperament seems to have inherited yours, sir; he's always reserved and silent, preferring to do what he needs to do.

These words brought Gong Xu's thoughts back to the present. He realized that Gong Chang'an's closeness and affection for Gong Bao'an, born to Song Shi, clearly indicated that Wen Mingqian had not instigated him to distance himself from his family.

Otherwise, given the grudges between Wen Mingqian and the Song family, even if Gong Chang'an didn't do anything to his younger brother, he would most likely treat him like a stranger.

Moreover, his son was an unparalleled child prodigy who entered the palace as a companion scholar at a young age, and even the emperor treated him with great respect. This was an honor that many people could not attain even after a lifetime of studying, and he was, after all, a descendant of the Gong family, truly bringing honor to his ancestors!

Thinking of this, he turned his anger into joy, reached out and took his daughter into his arms, coaxing her, "Good Ning'er, you are my precious child! You are my little darling!"

With such an outstanding son as Gong Chang'an, he would never have to worry for the rest of his life. It didn't matter whether his other children were boys or girls, because he no longer needed to compare himself with others and could adopt a carefree attitude of "why must a boy be a boy to hold in one's arms".

Gong Yining was annoyed by his teasing and burst into tears...

Inside the palace, Wen Mingqian was stopped halfway out of Consort Yun's palace by a young eunuch named Xiao Shunzi.

"Madam Wen, please come this way. Someone is looking for you." The little eunuch had short eyebrows, small eyes, and a pointed chin, making him look like a little mouse that had come to life.

"Who contacted me?" Wen Mingqian naturally asked.

"It's Consort Fang, she's just around that corner," Xiao Shunzi said. "I have to go now."

Wen Mingqian naturally sensed something was wrong. If it really was Consort Fang who wanted to see him, why would she need a little eunuch to deliver the message?

The young eunuch was clearly hiding something, just trying to lead me there.

She thought for a moment and immediately guessed who it was, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

But he still pretended not to have seen through her act and walked over.

Around the corner was a narrow alley between two rows of houses. Because they were all locked warehouses, it was very quiet and there were hardly any people around.

Wen Mingqian had only taken two steps inside when a person emerged from behind the wall, wearing a bright red official robe, his clothes still stained with the unique incense from the Empress's palace.

Wen Mingqian looked closely and saw that it was none other than the Empress's nephew, Dong Gang.

Wen Mingqian pretended to be greatly surprised, clutching his chest and saying, "What are you doing here, sir? You really startled this servant."

Looking at Wen Mingqian, who was clutching his heart like Xizi, Dong Gang found it pleasing to the eye and said with a fawning smile, "My lady, it's been a long time. I've come to the palace today to visit my aunt."

"Why do you say it's been a long time, sir? We just saw each other a few days ago." Wen Mingqian asked in confusion, "By the way, I was thinking about when to return the jade pendant you gave me last time, but unfortunately I didn't know you were coming to the palace today."

“Why be so formal with me, my lady? I said it was a gift for you, so just accept it. Do you think I can’t afford to give you a jade pendant? Besides, my lady is so intelligent, how could you not understand what I meant by ‘long time no see’?” Dong Gang’s eyes were practically glued to Wen Mingqian as he spoke. He had been dreaming of getting a stunningly beautiful woman into his possession, and now he had finally met one.

"My lord, you're quite the joker. Please stop teasing me. By the way, have you seen Consort Fang over here? Someone told me she's looking for me here." Wen Mingqian said, glancing around.

Seeing her graceful and charming appearance, Dong Gang felt as if he were being scratched by a cat, his heart burning with anxiety.

"My wife is so heartless. Can't you even see my feelings? A day apart feels like three autumns. It's been seven or eight days since we last saw each other. How many years has that been?"

Wen Mingqian seemed terrified upon hearing this, widening his eyes and shaking his head, saying, "My lord, please don't tease me. I can't take such a joke."

As he was about to leave, Dong Gang wouldn't let him go. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, he grabbed Wen Mingqian and hugged him tightly.

He said, "Do you know I'm going to fall ill with lovesickness for you? From the first moment I saw you, my soul was stolen!"

Wen Mingqian struggled to break free, pulled a gold hairpin from her hair and held it across her neck, her voice trembling but firm: "Lord Dong, I would rather die than be humiliated! You are a member of the royal family, what kind of woman can't you have? Why make things difficult for a fallen woman like me?"

Seeing her resolute attitude, and even that the hairpin had pierced the skin on her neck and was bleeding, Dong Gang was afraid that she might really commit suicide, making things difficult to handle.

He quickly softened his voice and said, "Good person, how could I bear to make things difficult for you? I just couldn't help myself when I saw you. Just now, Her Majesty the Empress gave me two cups of wine, and I couldn't help feeling a little guilty and impetuous, so I acted a bit rashly."

Perhaps it's because I truly love you that I acted this way. Please don't hurt yourself; I promise I won't do anything rash again.

"Lord Dong, I did not mean to offend you. It is only because a woman's reputation is of utmost importance. Moreover, I am fortunate to serve by the side of Her Majesty the Empress. How could I do such a defiled thing in the palace?" Wen Mingqian said, tears streaming down her face. She looked like a lotus flower with dew on its leaves, or a pear blossom with tears in the rain.

Upon witnessing this beautiful sight, Dong Gang's heart softened even more, and he gently said, "I know you are no ordinary woman, and I was being presumptuous. But you should also know that I am so deeply in love with you that I couldn't help myself. I wonder if you feel the same way about me?"

Wen Mingqian bit his lip and shook his head, saying, "My lord, please don't tease me anymore. I really can't take it."

With that, he turned and ran away, leaving Dong Gang behind.

Given Dong Gang's power and status, countless women have already fallen for his tricks.

This was the first time I had ever encountered someone as stubbornly resistant as Wen Mingqian.

He stood there, stroking his chin, as if savoring something.

After a long while, he chuckled and muttered, "This young woman is really fresh and interesting, much more flavorful than those frivolous girls."

Wen Mingqian's refusal and threat of death did not deter him; instead, they fueled his desire to conquer.

He secretly made up his mind that he would get Wen Mingqian no matter what.