I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 235 - 165: Her Wish and His Expectation

This is the old residence of the Xie Family. Although it’s not as expansive as the neighboring Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, it is arranged in a classical and elegant manner, serene and refined.

In the courtyard, there stands a tall magnolia tree, with only two or three servants cleaning, looking rather leisurely.

Gu Lan raised her head and looked at the "Danbo Jingcheng" plaque with four bold and energetic characters hanging at the back of the central hall, slightly taken aback.

Beside her, Geng Tao said, "Young Master, this plaque was personally bestowed by the Emperor. It is said that when the Emperor was still the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace, he happened to preside over his teacher’s spring examination that year and admired him greatly. Later, when the Xie Family was cleared of all charges, the Crown Prince gifted this plaque to his teacher."

"I see."

Gu Lan responded, acknowledging that Xie Yun could rise from being the descendant of a criminal to a key minister in the court not only because of his exceptional ability and outstanding character but also due to Rong Jing’s admiration of him.

At this moment, Rong Heng returned calmly.

Behind him, Xie Yun’s handsome face was slightly red, making Gu Lan feel that something must have happened between them in the restroom.

Rong Heng coughed, and said lightly, "I misunderstood Xie Yun. Lanlan, let’s go." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Alright, farewell, Young Master Xie."

Gu Lan obediently responded to Rong Heng’s calling of "Lanlan," causing a hint of delight to flash in his eyes.

Xie Yun cupped his fists, giving Gu Lan a reassuring look, and Gu Lan nodded slightly, leaving the Xie Family with Rong Heng.

Snow began to fall outside as they left the Xie Family.

Although both could easily climb the walls or use the ladder Xie Yun had installed to return to the mansion, Gu Lan, seeing the snow, couldn’t help but want to take a walk on the street.

"What did you see?" Gu Lan asked curiously.

Rong Heng frowned slightly, "I saw everything."

"..."

Rong Heng took out a bamboo hat for Gu Lan, but she refused to wear it, enthusiastically saying, "It’s finally snowing, wearing this would be a killjoy."

So Rong Heng wore it himself and pulled out two sugar beans from his pocket. Gu Lan naturally took one to eat.

Her fingertips lightly brushed across Rong Heng’s palm, making him instinctively curl his fingers as Gu Lan’s finger passed over his palm.

As he realized what happened, he glanced sideways at Gu Lan, afraid she might discover something.

Gu Lan remained calm, leaving Rong Heng slightly disheartened.

Trying to regain his composure, he couldn’t help but mutter, "Some men really do have inconspicuous Adam’s apples."

Gu Lan responded seriously, "This world is full of wonders. Since you’ve confirmed it yourself, you can naturally dispel any doubts. Xie Yun truly is a bona fide man."

"I was overthinking it." Rong Heng nodded, turning to look at her.

"What, what’s up?"

Gu Lan couldn’t withstand Rong Heng’s sudden gaze; he always seemed so sharp-eyed, and his deep eyes felt like a whirlpool, with a strange allure, deepening her guilt for deceiving him.

But Young Master Gu only felt a slight tinge of guilt.

Rong Heng extended his hand,

his fingertips brushed gently over Gu Lan’s slender neck.

Gu Lan involuntarily swallowed, the fake Adam’s apple overlaying her real one, moving up and down.

Rong Heng’s fingertips were icy cool, as gentle as the falling snow.

He didn’t stroke; he simply placed his fingertips there, feeling the vibration from her swallowing, without saying a word.

Gu Lan saw Rong Heng’s deep-set eyes become even deeper in an instant, seemingly carrying a subtle heat.

That look seemed off, right? Gu Lan panicked and lowered her gaze.

After a long while, Rong Heng withdrew his hand, saying lightly, "Even you, with kidney deficiency, are more normal than Xie Yun."

"Kid, kidney deficiency what of it? No one can prove that people with kidney deficiency don’t have Adam’s apples. Jiu—" She wanted to use Jiu as an example but realized Jiu wasn’t actually a eunuch, so she paused, "Uh, anyway, don’t look down on me, I’m going to be a man above men in Dayan."

A man, above, men.

Rong Heng didn’t know if he’s read too much of Yan Qing’s books lately, causing sequels; now, listening to Gu Lan talk, it felt as if there’s something implied in her words, very improper.

"I’m not looking down on you." Rong Heng explained gently, unaware of his own soft tone.

"Then why haven’t you sworn brotherhood with me?" Gu Lan questioned.

"Brother Hang, we’ve been through so much together, yet you still don’t consider me a brother?"

Rong Heng hesitated for a moment, staring at the young man before him, his dark eyes momentarily lost.

Today Gu Lan wore a fiery red cloak with fluffy trimmings, appearing warm and spirited, with white snowflakes falling upon her black hair and resting on her long, thick eyelashes.

The red was vibrant, the white pure, the black dazzling.

The snowflakes upon her lashes quickly melted into glistening droplets, hanging upon them, Rong Heng unconsciously reached out to brush them off.

Gu Lan didn’t move, only blinking at his approaching fingers.

The vermilion ribbon accentuated her elegant and bright brows and eyes, her black pupils shining brighter than the most brilliant night stars.

Rong Heng nodded slowly, gently.

"Yes."

Being looked at like this, he couldn’t refuse anything she called him.

Being a brother is fine, but...he no longer wanted to be just her brother.

Gu Lan beamed at his response, asking, "It’s almost New Year, Rong Zichan, do you have any wishes? You can make one, perhaps heaven will help you fulfill it."

Rong Heng avoided those clear, fearless eyes, shaking his head, "No wishes."

Indeed a child.

Yet he only trusted himself, unwilling to entrust any expectations to heaven, as it had never favored him.

They continued to wander slowly through the snow, silent, yet Gu Lan felt serene and carefree.

After a brief silence, Rong Heng suddenly realized he might have killed the conversation, so he casually asked, "What about you? Do you have any New Year wishes?"

Gu Lan pondered and casually said:

"Still haven’t decided, many things, like hoping for a resolution with Wei Chengyuan within half an hour, Zijin gaining some weight in the new year. Oh, and I desired a breast enhancement recipe from Nian Xia for Zijin. Also, regarding my mother, I heard from Marquis Gu she was injured during my birth, apparently damaging her health, Brother Hang you should check it with me someday... And, and so much more."

Rong Heng listened quietly, his thin lips involuntarily lifting slightly, as Gu Lan’s wishes gradually filled his heart.

Though her wishes seemed unreliable overall, yet hearing those words ’breast enhancement recipe’, he twitched.

They reached the end of the long street, both the fiery red cloak and the black cape covered with starry whites.

Rong Heng stopped, lifting his head to gaze at the snowy sky.

Time never stops, snow blankets this city, yet due to Gu Lan, he seemed to have new expectations for the coming year.

At this moment, Gu Lan suddenly crouched down, saying, "Brother Hang, did you hear any sounds?"