After a spring rain, Qingming Festival is approaching and the heat is getting heavier.

Somehow, Gu Qing occasionally felt depressed, as if there was something blocking his heart that wouldn't go away for a long time.

That day she was lying on the couch taking a nap, while the maids in the yard had already started planting willows and burning incense.

The smell of green rice dumplings from the kitchen also drifted into the inner courtyard with the wind.

The spring breeze was gentle and the draft was soft and comfortable, which made her feel sleepy.

According to the rules of the Chen family, no meat or fish can be eaten and no sexual intercourse is allowed within three days of Qingming Festival.

Therefore, Chen Zhizhou took advantage of the fact that it was still early to seek pleasure every night, leaving her completely exhausted during the day.

After cursing several times in her heart, Gu Qing closed her green eyes.

It was not until dusk that the golden sunlight poured into the yard and slowly climbed onto the bamboo couch. She suddenly woke up and was overwhelmed by a familiar feeling.

Cui Ru and Cui Ping, who were quietly sweeping the courtyard, saw Madam wake up with a start and sigh, holding her chest. They quickly put down their sweeping things and asked, "Madam, what's wrong with you?"

"Are you feeling unwell? I'll ask Mr. Huang to come and see you."

Cuiping came into the room at the right time, poured a cup of warm water and handed it to Gu Qing's mouth.

The latter immediately took a sip to moisten his throat, and only after the warm water slowly entered his stomach did he suppress the anger.

She came back to her senses, pressed her temples, and said with a slightly tired tone: "No need, perhaps it's because Qingming Festival is approaching, and I have attracted some unclean things. Let's ask someone to come and perform a ritual tomorrow."

"yes."

Matters concerning ghosts and gods are always difficult to discuss, and Cuiping and Cuiru did not dare to disobey the lady's wishes, so they could only do as she said.

Gu Qing sent the two away, and the warm golden light of the setting sun fell on her body, bringing her back to reality.

Just now, she dreamed of the scene in her previous life when the Chen family was ransacked and Chen Zhizhou was willing to die. She called Chen Zhizhou's name over and over again, but the only response she got was the arrogant laughter of Gu Yunzhao and Liu's mother and daughter.

"What's wrong, ma'am?"

A magnetic and pleasant voice appeared.

Chen Zhizhou suddenly appeared and squatted in front of her. He was dressed in tight clothes and had obviously just returned from the military camp.

Gu Qing didn't care about the dirty sweat on his body. She immediately sat up, put her arms around his neck, and buried her head in his chest.

The strong and powerful chest, the steady yet slightly rapid heartbeat, everything was so real, so real that Gu Qing couldn't help but tear up.

Fortunately, fortunately, everything is still in time, he is still alive! Still alive!

Chen Zhizhou was slightly startled, his throat moving slightly. He reached out and put his arm around her slender waist, bringing her closer. "Are you having a nightmare?"

His tone was three parts teasing and seven parts heartache, and Chen Zhizhou used force in his hands.

Gu Qing groaned, her voice soft and lingering: "Hmm."

Chen Zhizhou's heart melted into water and he wished he could hold her in his hands.

"I won't go to the military camp tomorrow. I will stay at home with you these few days." Chen Zhizhou is diligent and hardworking, which is why he has achieved his military achievements today and the glory of the first wife.

How could Gu Qing let him waste his time on women? He immediately let go of her hand and said in a serious tone, "I'm fine. Perhaps it's because Qingming Festival is approaching. A wandering Taoist priest once said that I have an extremely yin constitution and am prone to attracting unclean things."

"I have instructed Cuiping to invite a Taoist priest to perform a ritual in the courtyard tomorrow."

Chen Zhizhou never believed in ghosts and gods. "What kind of idiotic Taoist priest is this? As long as my husband is here, no ghosts or gods can get close to me."

Gu Qing glanced at him and couldn't help laughing. With a body as masculine as his, perhaps no kid would dare to cause trouble for him.

Seeing her smile, Chen Zhizhou gained the upper hand and leaned slightly towards Gu Qing.

As summer approaches, men's desires are always stronger than in winter, especially Gu Qing, whose skin is as white as snow and whose figure is graceful. Her face alone can take a man's life.

He is just an ordinary man, how can he bear it?

"Wait."

Gu Qing saw what he was thinking and pressed her index finger against his chest to prevent him from getting any closer. "You tortured me until three in the morning last night. I'm too tired today."

"Besides, you're all sweaty. Go take a shower quickly, or you'll have to sleep in the study tonight."

Gu Qing showed a look of disgust.

Chen Zhizhou looked himself up and down, raised his hand and put his nose close to it to smell it, frowned and asked in confusion: "Where does it stink?"

"If you are tired, why do you have to give me this excuse?"

Chen Zhizhou's heart was deeply hurt.

The lady actually despises herself!

Gu Qing ignored his soft and hard nagging and sent him away, "Hurry up and take a shower."

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Chen Zhizhou felt embarrassed and was afraid that Gu Qing would really send him to sleep in the study at night, so he did not push his luck any further.

As soon as he left, Gu Qing looked at the sky, a trace of worry appearing on his brow.

I'm afraid it's going to rain again today.

I vaguely remember that during the Qingming Festival in my previous life, it suddenly rained heavily when the villagers were offering sacrifices to their ancestors. The villagers failed to predict the water level in time, and the flood broke the dike, causing thousands of acres of fertile farmland to be flooded.

Chen Zhizhou carried himself on his back and walked along the mountain road all night. Together with his father-in-law, he led the villagers to a higher place to avoid the disaster. Halfway through the journey, they encountered a landslide, killing and injuring countless villagers.

Chen Zhizhouye disappeared for several days and when he was found, one of his legs was broken.

Thinking back carefully, he was trying to save himself by lifting himself up to the top of the rocky mountain amidst the rocky flow...

Gu Qing felt a pain in his heart, and his pupils suddenly trembled slightly.

She suddenly realized something, and her hands and body couldn't help but tremble. It turned out that in her previous life, when the Chen family was raided, one of the crimes of corruption stemmed from this! !

She propped herself up and stood up, looking towards the yard to the east.

This time she must find out the faults of the second wife and not let the mistakes of the previous life happen again.

Even if she couldn't turn the tide and change the final outcome of the Chen family, at least the crime of corruption wouldn't have led to the exile of all the members of the first branch.

Gu Qing took a deep breath, his expression filled with grief and pity. He turned around and saw Chen Zhizhou, who had already bathed, standing in the corridor with his back to the light.

He was wearing a crescent-colored gilded robe and a jade crown on his head. He looked elegant and graceful, like a gentleman.

Gu Qing couldn't help but stare blankly for a long time. She didn't come back to her senses until he came close to her. She asked in surprise, "Are you done washing?"

Her ears were tinged with a blush, and Chen Zhizhou lifted her chin with his index finger and said in a low voice, "Why, are you moved?"

The fragrance of peach blossoms was refreshing and permeated his nose.

Chen Zhizhou used peach blossom soap beans that she had specially made in spring for bathing. The fragrance was fragrant and elegant but lingered for a long time.

This man is really good at seducing people, even though he knows that I am sensitive to fragrance.

Gu Qing turned her head away and deliberately did not respond to him.

The red and tender ears were like jasper, right under his eyes. Chen Zhizhou's heart moved slightly, and he lowered his head and bit them lightly.

"Um?!"

"What are you doing! Chen Zhizhou!"

As soon as Gu Qing finished speaking, he was picked up horizontally. Chen Zhizhou licked the corner of his mouth greedily, but his tone was soothing, "Don't worry, I won't touch you."

"There's still a problem that hasn't been solved. We should take action."

"Then put me down."

Gu Qing didn't believe what he said, especially at this moment, Chen Zhizhou was like a beast that could never be satisfied, always wanting to eat her up.

Chen Zhizhou put her down obediently and said, "The people have arrived, madam, please go."