Chapter 2 Escape

"It turns out that Master Gongsun has a preference for this kind of thing. I heard that his wife died of depression. Perhaps it's because of this. It's a shame. He looks like a talented person, but why is he a 'broken sleeve'?"

Someone lamented, "The most handsome man in Dajin actually likes men. How many young ladies in the capital city will cry their eyes out?"

"Both the Shi family and the Gongsun family are prominent martial arts families and fierce rivals. It's unlikely that the situation is as that boy described. Perhaps it's intentional persecution of Master Gongsun," a discerning person whispered.

Gongsun Yan was so angry that his face turned pale. He kicked several times, but the agile and skilled small figure couldn't be shaken off. He angrily said, "Get lost, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Young master, you just said that only Shi Gongzi's sword is the most beautifully wielded in the world..."

Indeed, Gongsun Yan had chatted with the small figure just now, and many people had seen it. However, the scene was too chaotic, and no one knew what they were talking about, so they believed it to some extent.

"I never said such a thing."

The small figure's tears and snot were all smeared on his own robe. It was disgusting. Where did this rascal come from? He had made himself the target of public criticism.

Gongsun Yan was so angry that he wanted to subdue the boy's acupoint and break free.

At this moment, the crowd parted, and Shi Qingheng, the eldest son of the Shi family, walked out.

"Gongsun Brother, this is really unfair of you. Our grievances between the two families should not involve the prince. Now that the prince is frightened, it may not be so easy for you to leave. Come, let's go explain to the emperor."

Gongsun Yan suppressed his anger and clasped his hands, "Brother Shi, this boy is really not from my Gongsun family. The servants of the Gongsun family do not wear this kind of clothing."

The family servants of the prominent families in Dajin all wore uniforms, with the family's surname embroidered on the lapels.

Everyone looked at the small figure, and indeed, the embroidery on his lapel was not the word "Gongsun," and the word had been torn apart, making it impossible to tell which family's servant he was.

"You are too treacherous, young master. No wonder you didn't let me wear my own clothes when we went out. You had to put me in this outfit outside. Oh, I understand now. You were afraid I would be caught and expose you..."

The small figure's bright and clear eyes carried a hint of watery light, shining brilliantly in the sunlight. His fair fingers pointed tremblingly at Gongsun Yan, looking extremely angry.

Gongsun Yan really wanted to slap the boy to death.

Shi Qingheng said angrily, "Gongsun Yan, do you have anything else to say?"

He was about to step forward to argue with him when someone shouted, "The Second Prince has arrived."

The crowd immediately dispersed, and many people went to greet the Second Prince. Shi Qingheng also led the Shi family to greet the Second Prince.

The small figure let go of Gongsun Yan and, taking advantage of the distraction, crawled out of the crowd.

Gongsun Yan was about to turn around and catch him, but his arm was held by someone.

"Ah Yan, I heard that you have a preference for men? So your beloved is the Shi family's son. No wonder I arranged a marriage for you. You are always so picky..."

The person who spoke was the current Second Prince, the emperor's most beloved son. He was handsome and elegant, standing next to Gongsun Yan like a pair of translucent jade.

Finally escaping the chaos, the small figure revealed a sly and beautiful smile, straightened his clothes, and was about to leave when his collar was grabbed again. Startled, he turned around and then breathed a sigh of relief, coquettishly saying, "Mother, why did you come so late..." He turned around and hugged the person.

The person was a middle-aged woman, with a dignified appearance, staring at Gu Siwan sternly but helplessly. "I came early. If I hadn't used a hidden weapon to knock the Shi son's long sword off course, you would have seriously injured Prince Yu. You would be in big trouble."

Gu Siwan pouted angrily, "That Gongsun, I won't let him off."

"You said that even the Prime Minister's family wouldn't dare to offend the Gongsun family's people. Hurry up, we've been out for a while. If the Grand Madam finds out, you'll be in trouble."

The woman dragged Gu Siwan away.

"I'm just a illegitimate child. If I die outside, no one will care. Mother, let me play a little longer. I finally managed to sneak out..." Gu Siwan didn't want to leave the bustling and lively market, nor did she want to return to the cold and distant family mansion.

"If you die outside this time, someone will definitely care. Ziqi just sent word that the Grand Madam has sent people to look for you." The woman looked at her daughter with a heartache, stroking her hair gently and speaking softly.

"The Grand Madam is looking for me?" Gu Siwan pointed at herself, somewhat absent-mindedly.

"Let's go. Ziqin is helping you stall. You can't sneak out through the dog hole anymore. I heard that the Grand Madam ordered it to be sealed, saying she was afraid of thieves."