When Shen Qi mentioned finding someone else, she naturally meant Gu Beiliang. After leaving Virtuous Consort's place, Shen Qi headed straight for Gu Beiliang's courtyard.
"Beiliang~"
Gu Beiliang, who was resting with his eyes closed, barely suppressed a smile upon hearing her call from a distance.
"Beiliang."
Shen Qi approached him, lightly poking his face with her fingers and gently pulling his eyelids. "I know you're not asleep. Open your eyes and look at me."
Only then did Gu Beiliang slowly open his eyes and, with a light smile, said, "Qiqi, you've been coming to see me quite frequently lately."
Shen Qi gave him a sweet smile. "This time, it's something serious."
Hearing this, Gu Beiliang raised an eyebrow and glanced at Decheng, who was waiting nearby. Decheng, catching the hint, tactfully bowed and left the room.
Then Gu Beiliang asked, "What's the matter?"