Seeing that her personality was much more docile than before, Gu Qing did not criticize her too much. "I called you here today because I have an important matter for you to do."

She lowered her voice.

Now that she has arranged Pei'er to serve her again, she naturally has to be more careful than before.

"Madam, as long as it is your order, Yinghong will definitely do it well!" Yinghong said loyally, looking eager to try.

Seeing this, Gu Qing suddenly understood why Chen Zhizhou arranged Xuanfeng to be by his side. A knife without emotions was more loyal than any confidant.

How you use the knife is entirely up to you.

"Keep an eye on Pei'er and report her every move to me every day. If there is anything unusual, don't do anything. Let me handle it." Gu Qing gave the order.

Yinghong nodded, "Yinghong understands, ma'am."

"Very good, go ahead." Gu Qing touched her head.

Now that she is in front of her, she likes Yinghong more and more. No matter what she does, she will not ask too many questions and just follow orders.

......

Chen Zhizhou just happened to be back in time for lunch. Gu Qing asked Cuiru to prepare an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks. She asked with some surprise, "Didn't you just send someone back with a message that you wouldn't be coming home for lunch today?"

"After thinking it over, I realize that eating with those old men is quite boring. It's more interesting to be with Madam." Chen Zhizhou took off his official uniform and sat down beside Gu Qing calmly, looking around at her expression. "I heard that Madam had a big outburst this morning?"

Gu Qing looked at him and knew that Chen Zhizhou turned down the social engagement because he was worried about him, but he was still stubborn and teased him.

"Why would I lose my temper? I'm the Third Young Master's wife in this mansion now, but I see there are still quite a few people who don't know how to serve their master properly. I'm just giving them a warning."

Chen Zhizhou stroked the back of Gu Qing's hand and said distressedly, "You can leave this matter to the nanny beside your mother. You married me and should enjoy happiness."

A warm feeling surged in Gu Qing's heart, and he suddenly remembered that in his previous life, he had indeed lived a relaxed and comfortable life in the Chen Mansion.

She didn't need to frequently interact with the wives of officials and daughters of other families, nor did she have to get up early every day to pay her respects. Even after he was demoted to the frontier, the second and third wives were always sent away by the guards he left behind whenever they came to cause trouble.

However, all his good intentions were discarded by himself in his previous life.

Gu Qing felt very sad. He had to say these words to her in this life. She couldn't help feeling regretful and desolate. They had missed too much in their previous life.

"I understand everything you said." She suppressed the regret in her heart, looked up and told Cuiru to serve the dishes.

Not long after, the maids came in one after another, and the food was already placed on the table.

After dismissing the servants, Gu Qing personally served Chen Zhizhou the dishes: "It's summer now, and no one has much appetite. Try this clear stewed mung bean and lily soup and see if it tastes good. If it's good, I'll have the kitchen send a portion to mother tonight."

Gu Qing's attentiveness made Chen Zhizhou feel that she was gentle and kind. He took her bowl and took a big sip: "It's delicious!"

"Is this true?" Gu Qing thought that no matter what he made now, Chen Zhizhou would give him face and say it was delicious, so he scooped a bowl for himself.

It was indeed as he said, very refreshing, and he immediately told Cuiru to save a portion for the master and the mistress.

Chen Zhizhou noticed that she was meticulous and deliberately joked, "You, the daughter-in-law, are much more filial than I, the son."

Gu Qing knew the conflict in his heart and understood the pain he had suffered over the years without anyone to understand him. He laughed and said, "I know you are filial, but you are always stubborn. Naturally, I have to go in your place."

"Madam, what are you talking about?" Chen Zhizhou showed a guilty and awkward expression in front of Gu Qing for the first time, which made Gu Qing laugh.

"You're really funny like this."

Originally, he only thought that Chen Zhizhou was a man of integrity, loyal to the emperor, a good official, and a skilled black-hearted man in official circles. Now it seems that he can also have the naive feelings of a man.

For a moment, the appreciation and love in her eyes turned into a soft gaze, which struck Chen Zhizhou's heart.

"Looking at your infatuated look, I'm afraid you'll fall for her and be unable to extricate yourself." Chen Zhizhou moved forward half a body and held her in his arms.

The maid was standing outside the room. Gu Qing coughed lightly, brushed his hand away, and became a little more serious: "Eat, eat. I heard that you didn't have breakfast this morning, so eat more at noon."

As she spoke, she picked out a few cakes and put them in his bowl. Chen Zhizhou raised his eyebrows slightly: "Madam, are you trying to shut me up?"

"I won't talk nonsense with you anymore." Gu Qing continued to eat.

She was educated in the etiquette of a young lady from an official family. She ate slowly and gracefully, which was a stark difference from Chen Zhizhou, who walked around the military camp every day and acted directly.

Gu Qing glanced at him, put down the chopsticks in his hand, wiped his mouth quickly and asked: "Is this also the case when you go out for social events on weekdays?"

Chen Zhizhou seemed to be in a hurry to eat, but he was still much more elegant than the street vendors.

"No, my husband usually has social engagements and doesn't eat vegetarian food." Hearing this, Gu Qing's heart softened a lot. He was so cautious when he was outside.

"Madam, do you think that your husband's behavior is impolite and ungentlemanly?"

Gu Qing remained silent. The reason why she didn't like him in her previous life was actually because he seemed too reckless and rude. Ever since she began to feel emotional, she had imagined that her husband in the future would be an upright and elegant gentleman.

But in her previous life, she only knew that the Chen family was born into a rural peasant family. They created a bloody path with their martial arts. They were frivolous and frequented red-light districts.

Now that I think about it, it’s actually not a big deal. Why should we care about so many things in life?

However, in response to Chen Zhizhou's inquiry, Gu Qing still answered truthfully: "I didn't like it at first, but then I realized that you usually pay attention to efficiency in the military camp and don't have much time to eat slowly. Why should you be so demanding here?"

"Whatever makes you feel comfortable, do it."

After listening to her talk, Chen Zhizhou slowly put down his chopsticks and looked at her expression carefully.

Gu Qing felt a little uncomfortable being stared at. He thought Chen Zhizhou was unhappy and that he disliked him. He was about to explain when the person opposite him said, "Madam is a polite person. I have never married before and don't know how to be a husband."

"After listening to Madam's words today, I will learn to eat like you in the future. This will also save me the trouble of arguments when I am out at social gatherings."

"Those old guys often cause trouble for me here."

Gu Qing was slightly surprised and very moved.

He was obviously giving in to her preferences and habits, but he was afraid that she would feel uneasy, so he used social engagements as an excuse to put the blame on himself.