Over an outer crane robe, he still wore a crimson official uniform embroidered with cloud and goose patterns. At this moment, the young man was grinning as he looked fondly at the people inside the room, his slightly upturned peach blossom eyes filled with joy.

Inside the room, people rose one after another, "Xiao Bao!"

Gu Chengli was very excited to see his younger brother, he hurried forward a few steps to carefully observe Gu Chengyu.

"Big Brother! You guys have finally arrived." Seeing long-lost family always brings some excitement, and Gu Chengyu was no exception.

Gu Chengli had always been very good to him, often considering his needs. Back when the family hadn’t split and was still poor, Big Brother never resented having him as a burden.

Gu Chengli began to murmur, "You’ve grown taller, grown up!"

Gu Chengyu also gave Gu Chengli a once over, after not seeing him for more than two years, Gu Chengli hadn’t changed much. Just among his full head of black hair, occasionally, silver strands could be seen hiding.

He couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness; people all age, and Big Brother now had silver hair so early.

Gu Chengyu stepped forward and grabbed Gu Chengli’s arm, "Big Brother!"

"Hey!" Gu Chengli was also excitedly grabbing Gu Chengyu’s hand, just about to say something, when a light laugh echoed in the room.

Gu Wan covered her mouth, laughing, "You two brothers are just too sticky, aren’t you? Are we just decorations? Are we even in your sights?"

The people inside the room were immediately amused by Gu Wan and even Mrs. Lv was in a rather good mood today.

Although they were all stepchildren, they had lived together before, and after not seeing each other for more than two years, there was actually a bit of nostalgia.

Moreover, ever since they arrived in the Capital, Xiao Bao had to go to the government office every day. This vast mansion was left with just her and the old man as the masters, it was somewhat lonely.

Now with a group of people here, regardless of anything else, the mansion was sure to be livelier.

Gu Chengyu and his brother felt a bit embarrassed hearing this, and quickly turned to face everyone.

"Father, Mother, Uncle, Aunt, Elder Sister, Brother-in-law..." After greeting those older than him, it was the younger ones’ turn to pay their respects to him.

Gu Chengyu untied the outer robe and handed it to the waiting Caiyun. Then he walked to the second seat on the left side and sat down, as a few junior members came forward to greet him.

At this moment, wintergreen entered the room carrying a tray, after greeting the people, she went to stand beside Gu Chengyu.

Everyone noticed that there were several pockets on the tray and had some doubts.

Wang Yue had been very excited since Gu Chengyu entered the room; after all, this was the Little Uncle who had become a big official.

"Chang, quickly go and greet Little Uncle!" She set the three-year-old Chang on the ground, urging him to go to Gu Chengyu on his own.

Those pockets were surely the gifts Gu Chengyu had prepared for the juniors; this Little Uncle was always generous.

Chang had lost his father, and neither of his brothers cared for him. Although each year he received a bit of silver, after second son and third son divided it, there wasn’t much left.

As a concubine, and Chang was an illegitimate son, even if she wanted to seek fairness, no one would care.

Being able to receive dozens of silver a year for expenses was already good enough. It was because the third son pitied her and her son and was willing to give them some. Otherwise, with the second son’s personality, he would surely let them fend for themselves.

Chang originally lived in Shangling Village, seeing few strangers, and was somewhat shy upon suddenly encountering so many people.

When Wang Yue pushed him, he nearly started crying. Tears were already spinning in his eyes but hadn’t fallen yet.

"Mom!" He quickly turned back and called softly.

Gu Chengyu didn’t notice the situation here, he was busy observing the people inside the room. Big Brother’s family had come as a couple with Da Lang and Si Ya, Gu Xing. Gu Xing was already fifteen, and as mentioned in Gu Chengli’s letter previously, she was already betrothed back at their hometown.

Uncle Gu was sitting in a corner with Gu Wanhua, and after not seeing each other for over two years, Gu Chengyu felt Uncle Gu had aged quite a bit. The deep furrows between his brows seemed plowed and harrowed, showcasing his daily troubles.

"Uncle, long time no see! How is your health lately?"

Uncle Gu excitedly stood up, "Good! Very healthy! As soon as you arrived at the mansion, we heard you got promoted, truly wonderful news."

Gu Chengyu had to stand up along, saying something for the occasion, "Thanks to the Emperor’s grace, it’s also luck!"

He turned his gaze to Yan Bi, who was sitting quietly nearby, Yan Bi pulled Gu Wanhua up to greet Gu Chengyu, "Greetings, Little Uncle!"

Gu Chengyu nodded slightly, "No need for formalities!"

Inwardly, he was thinking, not taking his legitimate wife out, but bringing a concubine around everywhere.

However, this was indeed someone else’s family matter, and Gu Chengyu wasn’t one to meddle.

Rumor had it that Gu Wanhua was already indifferent to the eldest son born of his legitimate wife, a real fool indeed. Without seeing Uncle Gu bring that child over, Gu Chengyu was tactful enough not to ask.

This Yan Bi truly had some tricks; Gu Chengyu took a look at her, not particularly beautiful, even two years older than Gu Wanhua!

Who knows what kind of charm she had put on Gu Wanhua, making him so dedicated.

Perhaps, this was love?

Next to them sat his eldest sister’s family, their eldest daughter Wang Tiantian had already married and didn’t come to the Capital. Married daughters didn’t come, so there were fewer people than Gu Chengyu expected.

After all, once a daughter was married, if she lived close, they might still visit as relatives. But if they lived far, their interactions naturally became sparse.

Beside his eldest sister sat the broad-shouldered Wang Dou, Wang Dou was the same age as him, only his build was much stronger. He looked rather simple and honest, and upon noticing Gu Chengyu’s gaze, he quickly stood up to pay respects.

Gu Chengyu was about to continue observing, but felt surrounded by a cold, venomous gaze like a snake or scorpion. He immediately turned to look, catching second son’s gaze before he could withdraw it.

Second son wasn’t expecting Gu Chengyu to suddenly turn and catch him off guard.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered, his eyes started to avoid, not daring to match gazes with Gu Chengyu.

Gu Chengyu narrowed his eyes slightly, he and second son were naturally opposites; for some reason, second son just couldn’t stand him. Some people are just born incompatible.

But for Gu Chengyu, second son wasn’t even qualified enough to be taken to heart. Their statuses don’t match; he didn’t even have the mood to take a glance at the other.

Naturally skipping over second son, Gu Chengyu began observing others.

Suddenly discovering a strange couple beside second son, with a young girl nestled close. She appeared to be about sixteen or seventeen, quite pretty, and at this time, the three of them were checking out the room’s decorations.

Using an old phrase, it seemed like Granny Liu had entered the Grand View Garden, their eyes shining with a greedy glow.

Gu Chengyu slightly frowned, could this be second son’s fiancée and her family?

Coming to the Capital with them was already odd. Now gathered here for a family reunion, the three lingered here without leaving, how tactless!

The man, noticing Gu Chengyu looking over, quickly stood up, adopting a flattering smile, "This must be the Gu Family’s big official, second son’s Little Uncle, right?"