Chapter 282: The First Grand Secretary (44)

Gu Sui chuckled, and Wen Wan continued, "He thinks I'm just like all those people who are chasing after you, that I've gone crazy. You have no idea how many people are waiting for you at your door every day."

Wen Wan recalled the girls she had seen that day, each one exceptionally beautiful and charming, and felt a pang of jealousy. "You're such a heartbreaker, you're so good-looking, everyone likes you."

Gu Sui: "But I don't like them. I can't control what other people think, but I can control my actions. I haven't given them any expectations, so you don't need to worry."

“I’m not worried. I’m not bad either. There are so many men in the neighboring counties who like me and want to be my son-in-law that they could stretch from the east side of the county to the west side.” As soon as Wen Wan finished speaking, she saw Gu Sui staring straight at her.

"Are there really that many?"

"Of course, so although I like you a lot now, and I do feel bad for you, I'm being lenient with you, but you can't bully me too much, otherwise what if I run away?"

Gu Sui reached out and grabbed Wen Wan's hand, their fingers intertwined. "If you dare to run away, I'll bring you back, build you a golden house, and lock you up inside."

Keeping a mistress in a gilded cage?

Wen Wan never expected that this would happen to her, but thinking about it was quite exciting, because she knew that Gu Sui would not hurt her.

"If you fall in love with someone, I'll lock you in my cellar and make sure you only eat plain steamed buns for every meal."

Gu Sui: "..."

The system, which was observing from the sidelines, promptly shut down. This dog-like couple was truly killing dogs.

The two strolled along leisurely, and encountered someone Gu Sui knew who greeted them, "Lord Gu."

Gu Sui's expression became more serious. "Lord Chen, how have you been? I wonder when your daughter's full moon celebration is? I will definitely be there on time."

"And who is this, sister-in-law?" Lord Chen asked, looking at Wen Wan. Gu Sui nodded.

Lord Chen looked somewhat shocked. "Lord Gu has kept this a secret for far too long. All the women in the capital must be heartbroken. Sister-in-law, please come to my residence for dinner on the third day of next month."

Wen Wan: "Thank you, I will definitely go."

Lord Chen spoke some polite words to Gu Sui. Wen Wan looked intently at Gu Sui. It was different when she was with him. When Gu Sui was with Lord Chen, every word he said seemed to be calculated. He didn't make people feel uncomfortable. Although he held a high official position, he was not arrogant or aggressive. He made people feel respected.

Gu Sui is extremely suited to officialdom, extremely attractive, and even sexy.

Men are indeed most attractive when they are at work.

After Lord Chen left, Gu Sui turned around and saw Wen Wan staring blankly at him. He reached out and touched Wen Wan's hair. "Snap out of it. Am I that pretty?"

"nice."

Wen Wan's honesty softened Gu Sui's heart. "Where else do you want to go? I'll accompany you today, but I'll be a bit busy in the next few days."

"You go about your business, I'll find something to do myself, and I definitely won't let you worry."

Gu Sui chuckled, "Alright, I'll spend the rest of my time with you after everything is over."

"Yes, I know."

Wen Wan knew that she was already very satisfied. After all, Gu Sui was in a dangerous position and could not afford to make a single wrong move, otherwise countless people would want to bring him down.

Besides, the revenge for her parents' death has not yet been taken, and Gu Sui's wish has not yet been fulfilled. Wen Wan does not want to become a burden to Gu Sui. She only wants to support him, accompany him, and comfort him when he is tired.

Gu Sui made no attempt to avoid suspicion. Several acquaintances he met on the way introduced Wen Wan to them. It seemed that after today, everyone would know that her Prime Minister was taken. However, this overwhelming sense of security warmed Wen Wan's heart.

...

Sure enough, when Wen Wan woke up the next day, there was no one on the bed next to her. Gui Zhi came in with water for washing her face, her eyes filled with complicated emotions. "Miss, it's time to get up. Lunch is almost ready."

"Lunch? It's already quite late?"

Guizhi nodded. "Lord Gu told us not to wake Miss."

"When did Asui leave?"

"You went to the palace before dawn, Miss. Are you with Lord Gu?" Although she was honest, she wasn't stupid. Her young lady was sharing a room with Lord Gu. This was simply too crazy.

"yes."

Guizhi frowned. "It's not that I'm being nosy, but you've only met a few times. Isn't this moving too fast? Besides, there's a difference between men and women. Miss and Lord Gu aren't married yet. If this gets out, it'll cause gossip and damage Miss's reputation."

Wen Yan: "..."

She got used to it, and so did Gu Sui, but they overlooked the fact that in other people's eyes, she and Gu Sui were not yet married, which in ancient times seemed to be a matter of propriety.

"As long as you don't tell anyone, no one will know."

Gui Zhi: "..."

Is that the point? No, that's not the point. The point is that you shouldn't be sleeping in the same room right now, and you might even be in the same bed. Guizhi is so worried about you.

"You won't tell anyone, will you?"

Guizhi shook her head. "I'd rather die than tell."

She also planned to discuss with the steward to ask the household to keep quiet and not affect the reputation of their young lady.

As Wen Wan had predicted, news of Gu Sui having a lover quickly spread throughout the capital. After all, the Grand Secretary was so young, handsome, and had a promising future, and everyone thought he would marry a princess. But now it turned out that it wasn't a princess, but a merchant's daughter from a neighboring county.

Yes, there are no secrets here. Wen Wan's identity was quickly discovered, which shocked everyone. After all, no one expected that Wen Wan would be a merchant's daughter, and not even a famous one.

Not to mention the ladies from prominent families who knew Wen Wan's true identity. Many of them were of higher status and more beautiful than Wen Wan. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, while she was also curious.

So Wen Wan had just taken Gui Zhi out for a stroll when they were stopped.

"Miss Shen, our young lady invites you to Pear Blossom Pavilion for a chat."

Wen Wan: "Who is your young lady?"

The maidservant had an air of arrogance on her face. "My young lady is the granddaughter of Lord Shen Ruqiao."

Wen Wan: "But I don't know your young lady, I'm sorry."

Wen Wan wanted to leave with Gui Zhi, but the man had no intention of letting her go. "My young lady has invited you. How dare you, an ordinary merchant's wife, refuse my young lady's invitation?"

Wen Yan: "..."

Is this the legendary wicked servant? His attitude is too bad. Wen Wan really doesn't want to serve him anymore. "I've already said, I don't know your young lady. I have something to do right now, please make way."

Several guards soon came over, and Wen Wan sighed.

This was arranged by Gu Sui to secretly protect her. After all, with him in this position, there were many people who wanted to kill him, and Wen Wan, who was by his side, would be in great danger.