I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 225 - 156: The Heart of Freedom

Moments later, Gu Lan climbed over the wall and carried Geng Tao and Wei Lan back over.

Geng Tao blushed, gingerly tugging at Gu Lan’s collar, while Wei Lan cheerfully wrapped her arms around her neck, even sneaking glances at Marquis Gu.

"Brother Lan, you’ve become even more handsome lately, and your father is quite dashing too."

Gu Chengzhao couldn’t help but straighten up in front of her, showcasing his proud stature.

"Greetings, Marquis. I am Geng Tao, the younger sister of Geng Gong." Geng Tao courteously curtsied.

Gu Chengzhao sized up the two children and said, "I’ve heard from Geng Gong that he has a sister... That child is quite clever, though still young. He returned this morning and should be resting in the backyard now."

Gu Lan asked, "Has the Marquis met Geng Gong?"

"Yes, isn’t he the one you recommended? Lan, you’ve uncovered a talent for me. This person is brave in battle, and during the campaign to overthrow the Royal Court, he was the first to strike down their banner, boosting morale, and even captured a group of fleeing Qiangrong nobles. Now, he is already a colonel in the army," said Gu Chengzhao.

"Actually... Geng Gong is only fourteen."

"A promising youth indeed."

Gu Lan nodded slightly, feeling a chill down her neck.

Indeed, a promising youth.

Geng Gong’s name is destined to be extraordinary.

He’s also the one who, in the original story, cut off the protagonist’s head and presented it to Rong Heng.

Upon hearing Gu Chengzhao’s words, Geng Tao excitedly said, "Then I’ll go find him."

Wei Lan ran up to Wei Chengyuan, tugging at his clothes and softly called, "Brother, what about me?"

Wei Chengyuan gently patted her hair and said, "Let’s go, we’ll go to the street to see some handsome brothers."

Three years ago, during his memory loss, Wei Chengyuan subconsciously took her in as a stray child like Gu Lan did. Now, his memory has returned, but having been her brother for three years, they still shared a bond.

After the two children left, Marquis Gu looked at Gu Lan, with a contemplative gaze, and asked:

"Lan, Dad heard that you’ve fallen for a man? And it’s unrequited?"

Gu Lan had just been quietly sipping the winter melon rib soup brought by Zijin when she almost spat it out upon hearing his words.

"No... no, I haven’t." She instinctively denied it.

Gu Chengzhao’s eyes widened in shock, "Then... is it a woman? Could Rong Heng be disguising himself as a woman?"

Gu Lan: "Not everyone is like me."

Gu Chengzhao sighed, reflecting on the youth in his memories, and couldn’t help but say:

"As for Rong Heng... I saw him a few times in the Royal Court when the former Emperor brought him. He was lively and cheerful, but after the demise of the Xiao Family, when I saw him again, he had become gloomy and heavy-hearted, still bearing the surname Rong. How come you fell for him?"

Gu Lan blinked.

Lively and cheerful Rong Heng,

What would that be like?

But at least...

"Rong Heng is not really gloomy; he just seems indifferent to everything." Nor can he be interested.

However, he is a kind and proud person who, despite losing so much along the way and having his genuine feelings misplaced, lives through conspiracies and darkness without losing his sincere beliefs and fervor.

"Lan, do you really understand Rong Heng?"

"In order to fend off my grandmother’s matchmaking, I asked Brother Hang for help just to avoid another situation like Lu Feifei’s, so I simply claimed to be homosexual." Gu Lan explained all at once, "Between Rong Heng and me, it’s a steadfast brotherhood, just like the sworn brothers Marquis and Prince Rui once were."

In her heart, she had already sworn an oath of brotherhood with Rong Heng.

Hearing this, Marquis Gu felt slightly relieved.

He had heard that Rong Heng had turned down Lan’s affection, hmpf, even if Lan is in his male identity, Rong Heng should not refuse.

And now that Gu Lan said they are just friends, it means the person Lan likes isn’t him.

Linking to the recent appearance of Xie Yun, Marquis Gu believed he had uncovered something significant.

"What is the Marquis thinking?" Gu Lan, seeing his expression, couldn’t help but ask.

Her father had such peculiar thoughts that she couldn’t comprehend the logic of them, almost like Han Xuan’er’s own quirky logic.

Marquis Gu replied in annoyance, "You didn’t even call me ’Dad.’"

Gu Lan: "I never did before either."

Gu Chengzhao: "Well, call me that now."

Gu Lan looked into his eyes and softly said, "Last night, you called me Brother Lan... do you remember what else, Marquis?"

Gu Chengzhao’s pupils shrank as he remembered.

He, damn it, seemed to have drunkenly called Gu Lan ’Dad.’

Gu Chengzhao’s vision darkened, wanting very much to erase that memory.

The father-and-daughter communication suddenly hit a stalemate.