He realized this more and more clearly.

No matter how hard you try, if you haven't met the right person, it's all just settling.

Yet Lu Xingjian and Su Wanwan are able to live such a happy life.

She washed her hands and cooked for him.

They kissed passionately by the window.

This kind of intimacy and commitment cannot be faked, no matter how hard you try.

...

Su Wanwan froze upon hearing the man's voice outside the window.

Push Lu Xingjian hard now.

She's so intimate in front of outsiders, doesn't she have any shame?!

Lu Xingjian held her tightly, refusing to let go, and whispered in her ear:

"What are you afraid of? We've done even worse things before."

"We haven't tried doing business here before."

"Don't even think about it!" Su Wanwan refused sternly.

This is the outer courtyard study!

She shouldn't have come to keep him company!

Seeing that she was about to get angry, Lu Xingjian teased her cheerfully, "Don't even think about it."

Su Wanwan snorted coldly, too lazy to expose him.

"Wanwan, you're being indecent, always thinking the wrong thing." Someone was shameless enough to turn the tables on you.

"Stop fooling around, I'll keep you company tonight."

Su Wanwan was afraid he would force himself on her, so she could only coax him.

“That’s a deal, you have to keep your word.” Lu Xingjian’s eyes lit up, his voice hoarse.

...

When Gu Ziyu returned home that evening, Wen Shuyi had already returned from her parents' home and had prepared a meal for him.

Looking at the table full of exquisite dishes, Gu Ziyu immediately lost her appetite.

Seeing his slightly somber expression, Wen Shuyi couldn't help but tighten her grip on her chopsticks, her expression becoming slightly tense.

"Husband, is it not to your liking?"

She married into the family with a sense of resignation, only to find that her situation was much better than she had expected.

On their wedding night, Gu Ziyu's absence, as expected, did not occur.

He was actually very gentle, telling her all sorts of jokes to help her relax.

In the flickering candlelight, the man breathed heavily in her ear.

His slightly sweaty profile was so handsome that she became even more captivated.

When they met, they thoughtfully introduced her to the many elders of the Gu family, and the timely support made her feel very warm.

When she returned to her parents' home, she brought generous gifts and showed her great care and concern in front of her family and sisters.

The husband she dreamed of was no better than this.

Therefore, she would reciprocate by trying her best to fulfill her responsibilities as a wife.

Hearing that he was back, she quickly ended her three-day stay at her parents' home and returned to the Gu family.

The dishes on this table were carefully prepared by the kitchen after she inquired about his preferences.

Why do I have no appetite for the food I usually love to eat today?

In the past, Gu Ziyu would have just laughed it off.

But he really wasn't in the mood today, and simply said:

"You get tired of eating the same food at home all the time."

Wen Shuyi felt as if she had been punched in the heart.

Is he tired of the food at home, or tired of the people at home?

They had only been married for a short time.

When Gu Ziyu rested for the night, she didn't feel any urge to rekindle their romance after a short separation; she simply lay down, exhausted.

The two kept to themselves and didn't interfere with each other.

Wen Shuyi could no longer hold back.

"Husband, is something on your mind?"

"No."

Gu Ziyu rolled over and gave a perfunctory reply, but the scene he had glimpsed during the day was still in his mind.

Lu Xingjian grabbed Su Wanwan by the back of her head and kissed her fiercely.

One hand was still inside the clothes.

That scene was exhilarating.

I also felt inexplicably heartbroken.

It was a scenario he could only dream of.

If he were to marry Wanwan, he would probably be even more devoted and passionate than Lu Xingjian.

Looking at his broad back, Wen Shuyi felt a pang of sadness, but she still tried to find a topic to talk about.

"Where did you go this time? Why did it take you so long to come back?"

Gu Ziyu froze, alarm bells ringing in her mind.

To spy on his work is a serious offense to him.

It's just a marriage alliance.

The Gu family still harbored suspicion and wariness towards the Wen family.

He didn't want to answer, so he simply turned over and pinned Wen Shuyi down, kissing her lips fiercely.

Wen Shuyi was so overwhelmed by his kisses that she could hardly breathe, and she made soft moaning sounds.

Gu Ziyu's gaze dimmed.

No matter how similar the actions or the scenes are.

If it's not the person you're really thinking about, you won't get that kind of infatuated feeling at all.

The scene he had witnessed that day flashed through his mind.

Passionate and exhilarating.

It was as if he himself was the one embracing and kissing Su Wanwan.

He murmured ecstatically, "Sister Wanwan..."

Wen Shuyi froze, opening her beautiful eyes in disbelief and staring at Gu Ziyu.

The physical pleasure had not yet faded, but my heart felt as if it had been stabbed.

Blood was everywhere.

hehe.

It turns out that he imagined himself as Empress Su Wanwan.

Gu Ziyu realized her slip of the tongue and opened her eyes to meet Wen Shuyi's gaze.

The two were still hugging each other, as intimate as conjoined twins.

Psychologically, however, they are separated by thousands of miles.

Gu Ziyu smiled resignedly.

That smile carried an indescribable bitterness.

"I'm sorry."

Even in moments of blissful oblivion, he still struggled to conceal his true feelings.

Wen Shuyi tried her best to remain calm, but she couldn't suppress the trembling in her voice.

"So, when you sleep with me, you're thinking of the Empress, is that it?"

She could almost hear her heart bleeding.

No, don't overthink it.

Gu Ziyu vehemently denied it.

Perhaps it was because she had a meal cooked by Su Wanwan herself today, and witnessed Lu Xingjian kissing her.

He simply couldn't hide his emotions today.

Wen Shuyi was overwhelmed with shame and anger.

A thousand thoughts raced through my mind.

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