The next morning, Gu Fan was woken up to the sound of soft, rapid knocking on the heavy door of his courtyard.
"Mother! Send them away," He didn't open his eyes, as he reached out with his hand to grab the Matriarch's breast and feel those soft breasts first thing in the morning.
But his hand met only the cool, slightly damp silk sheets.
Ohhh... She was already gone.
"Ah, playing the busy Matriarch already," Gu Fan grunted,.opening his eyes as he pushed himself up and stretching his broad shoulders.
The knocking persisted, followed by a trembling voice.
"Y... Young Master Gu Fan? Forgive the intrusion. The Matriarch sent me. You are summoned to the Grand Audience Hall immediately."
"Summoned?" Gu Fan muttered, tossing the silk sheets aside. "Did she say why?"
"The envoys from the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion and the Blood Iron Mercenary Guild have arrived unannounced, Young Master," she stammered.
