Beneath the Surface Chapter 20

Duke Gu sat on the long stone steps before the hall, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon, a sigh escaping his lips. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 19

Third Master Song first ran to find the steward of the mansion, instructing him to delay the servants from the He Mansion. He told the steward to tell them that the gifts were too numerous and too varied and needed to be sorted, so they should wait in the courtyard for the time being. Then, taking advantage of the time, he hurried to find Third Aunt Song. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 18

If not for his current inability to walk, Third Master Song would have already rushed over, grabbed Third Aunt Song by her clothes, and fiercely interrogated her. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 17

“Zhaozhao! You’ve come!” ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 16

Gu Fengjian awoke, and Third Aunt Song came again. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 15

A steaming bowl of noodles was brought to the table, their fragrant aroma rising with the swirling steam. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 14

Madam Gu and Song Chuzhao entered, and immediately, Minister Fan ceased his scolding. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 13

Chundong rushed in so quickly that she nearly collided with Miao’er, who was standing at the entrance of the courtyard. She quickly stepped aside, calling out, “Miss! Miss, something’s wrong!” ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 12

Ever since the riding and archery incident, Fan Chongqing had been wanting to find Gu Fengjian to talk. He wasn’t the kind of person who would hold a grudge over a single win or loss, he was simply curious about Fifth Son Gu’s difference from the rumors and wanted to spar with him again. ...

Beneath the Surface Chapter 11

Song Chuzhao had no friends in the capital. After returning, the only people she encountered were strange and peculiar. The only person she could have a proper conversation with was Gu Fengjian. ...