Beneath the Surface

Fan Chongqing recalled Duke Gu’s gloomy expression that day and worried that Fifth Son Gu might suffer inhuman beatings upon his return home. He therefore chose a suitable day to visit his newly made brother. ...

Song Chuzhao had no memory of their past, but Gu Fengjian could not forget the storm that had swept over them like a mountain collapsing and the sea overturning. ...

Chundong propped her chin on her hand, leaning over Gu Fengjian’s bed, her eyes sparkling with amusement as she gazed at him. Ever since she returned to the Gu Mansion, she had been acting strangely. ...

The figure had already disappeared into the distance, but the Imperial Censor still leaned against the doorway, gazing wistfully after Song Chuzhao’s retreating form. ...

Song Chuzhao felt a little embarrassed by Fan Chongqing’s flattery. ...

The first place Fan Chongqing went to after re-emerging into the world was a tavern frequented by his brothers. ...

Master He was unable to successfully erupt in anger, as Madam He stopped him. ...

Song Chuzhao slipped out of the Duke Gu’s mansion, unseen. ...

The meal finally ended with Song Chuzhao’s scalp tingling. ...

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