My father, Gao Huan, is an invincible prince!

Chapter 20 Gao Yang asks for a promise!

"Who?"

Upon hearing that it was Gao Yang requesting an audience, Gao Cheng was taken aback, thinking he had misheard, and asked again.

Gai Fengle lowered his head and replied in a deep voice, "It is Second Prince Gao Yang. He is waiting outside the gate of the villa right now, saying that he has important matters to discuss with the young master."

This time, Gao Cheng heard it clearly, and his expression became somewhat strange.

That ugly thing, wasn't he acting like he'd rather die than fall for your tricks yesterday? How come he's come knocking on our door today?

Could it be that he suddenly realized that following his elder brother was the only way out?

Upon realizing this, Gao Cheng was immediately delighted.

Indeed, regardless of the era or the person, the "law of true fragrance" is an inescapable and eternally proven ironclad rule.

But to his surprise, Zheng Dache, who was standing to the side, disagreed with his behavior.

She immediately pouted her red lips, pressed her whole body against him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and rubbed her soft, fragrant body against his arm.

He said with displeasure, "What's with that expression, Young Master? Is that ugly young man so important, more important than your tender moments with me?"

Hearing this coquettish remark, Gao Cheng finally came to his senses.

Seeing her unsatisfied expression, he immediately suppressed his smile and said seriously, "What do you mean by that, Madam? How can that dark-skinned man compare to my Great G? My Great G is a stunning beauty, captivating and unparalleled in the world."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Dache knew it was a lie, and his resentment turned to joy. His eyes sparkled with even more allure, and he was about to tell him to refuse Gao Yang.

Before he could speak, Gao Cheng changed the subject again: "However, Gao Yang is, after all, a dear friend and brother. I can't just ignore him coming here. So, let's save this tender moment for tonight."

After saying that, he patted Zheng Dache's hand reassuringly, then turned to Gai Fengle and said, "Please wait in the main hall, Erlang."

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Gai Fengle accepted the order and left.

Seeing this, Zheng Dache was somewhat displeased, but he knew that Gao Cheng had important business to attend to, so he didn't dare to say anything to stop him.

She looked aggrieved and said, "Then you must come back soon, Your Highness. I'll be waiting for you."

Gao Cheng nodded slightly, his peripheral vision catching sight of the large, exaggeratedly curved expanse of white skin beneath her slightly open neckline, and a smile immediately appeared in his eyes.

He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Of course, I would like my wife to explore more of my secrets."

When Zheng Dache heard this, he noticed that the man was staring intently at his chest.

She immediately recalled Gao Cheng's words, "Put your hair up," when he barged in that day. In an instant, her already charming face turned even redder, like a rosy cloud.

"Shameless scoundrel!"

A moment later, she couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of saliva, then turned away shyly and hid in the inner room, leaving only a series of light footsteps behind.

"Hahaha~"

As Gao Cheng watched her retreating figure, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He felt that the teasing he had suffered after their intimate moment that morning had been made up for, and he immediately strode out.

......

Meanwhile, inside the main hall, Gao Yang sat upright, his eyes fixed straight ahead, his back ramrod straight.

But only he knew how nervous he was at that moment.

From tossing and turning all night, to peeking from behind the side gate this morning, to finally mustering the courage to chase after him, he had used up half a lifetime's worth of courage.

Therefore, at this moment, he was both worried that Gao Cheng had just said it casually yesterday to tease him, and worried that Gao Cheng was serious.

After all, if it were the former, he would have walked right into a trap today and would inevitably be ridiculed again; but if it were the latter, then this opportunity might be the only one he could seize in his life.

In short, my feelings were very complicated, and I felt very uneasy.

Just then, Gao Cheng arrived at the entrance of the main hall.

Looking up at Gao Yang's restless expression, a mocking smile immediately appeared on his face.

As soon as he entered, he asked knowingly, "What a rare guest! What brings you here, Erlang? After yesterday's visit, I thought you didn't like your elder brother."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang's nervousness intensified, and even his palms became sweaty.

However, remembering the purpose of his trip, he forced himself to remain calm, stood up and greeted his elder brother, saying, "Disciple comes in to greet elder brother."

Seeing his feigned composure, Gao Cheng's smile deepened with a hint of mockery.

However, he remained calm and composed, raising his hand in a gesture of support, saying, "We are brothers, why bother with such formalities? Please sit down."

Seeing that Gao Cheng did not greet him with hostility and ridicule as he had in the past, Gao Yang felt somewhat at ease.

He immediately said "Thank you, brother" and took his seat.

Seeing this, Gao Cheng walked over and sat down opposite him, casually asking, "Has my brother had lunch yet?"

Gao Yang was taken aback when he heard that Gao Cheng actually cared about whether he had eaten. Then, he felt a strange sense of being flattered.

He couldn't help but wonder to himself, is this... still his older brother?

Despite his doubts, he showed no emotion on his face, only replying in a deep voice, "Thank you for your concern, brother. I had already eaten lunch when I arrived."

Gao Cheng nodded slightly, then cut to the chase without further pleasantries: "So, may I ask what brings you here to see me, brother?"

But when Gao Yang heard him ask about serious matters, he couldn't help but feel nervous again.

He felt that the words he had prepared beforehand seemed undignified in front of Gao Cheng, and he dared not utter them.

This was not because he was indecisive, but because he was afraid. He had learned too many lessons from past mistakes since he was a child.

He vividly remembers that when he was ten years old, Gao Cheng said he would take him horseback riding by the Zhangshui River, but instead tricked him into going into the mud, where he struggled in the mud while countless people watched.

When he was eleven years old, Gao Cheng said he would give him a good knife, and he had been looking forward to it for a long time. But who would have thought that what was handed to him in the end was a broken piece of wood.

Even before his father went to war before the New Year, when Gao Cheng said he would give him a beautiful maid, he still had some expectations. But what he got was the ugliest kitchen maid in the palace.

Those memories, like thorns, were stuck in his heart, leaving him no choice but to be on guard.

He desperately wanted a chance to prove himself, to the point of obsession.

But he was even more afraid that this opportunity was fake, a mirage, and yet another trick by Gao Cheng.

If that were the case, he would rather have never had such a thought than be filled with hope only to fall into the abyss again.

Seeing his hesitant expression and long silence, Gao Cheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This younger brother had truly been deeply hurt by the original owner of the body.

However, he could also understand Gao Yang's feelings at that moment.

It's perfectly normal for someone who has been neglected and bullied since childhood, and who can only hide their true self by pretending to be stupid, to hesitate when faced with a sudden opportunity.

Not to mention that this opportunity came from the very person who had been suppressing him.

Therefore, Gao Cheng did not urge him, but waited quietly for Gao Yang to speak first.

After all, building trust between people is a long process. Yesterday, he had built a bridge for Gao Yang, and today, it is Gao Yang's turn to take that step.

As he pondered this, the hall fell silent for a moment.

Only the murmuring of the Zhang River outside the window, accompanied by Gao Yang's increasingly rapid breathing.

Gao Yang, meanwhile, was calculating and weighing the matter repeatedly in his mind, telling himself over and over again, "This must be a lie."

But deep down, there's always a voice saying: What if? What if it's really true this time?

And if he misses this opportunity, will he ever have another chance to prove himself?

With this in mind, he finally made up his mind. He raised his head, meeting Gao Cheng's calm gaze, his eyes filled with struggle and unease. He gritted his teeth and asked, "I've come here to ask you, brother, if what you said yesterday... still stands?"