Mingzhuo sat on the edge of the bed, feeling uneasy. Why did this feel like a wedding?
With a creak, the door opened again, and footsteps approached.
Mingzhuo knew without even thinking that it was Axu who had come in.
She wasn't sure if she should take off her veil, seemingly unaware of the prying eyes watching her.
But another gaze, burning hot as if it were about to ignite, kept staring at her.
Gu Xu remained motionless for a long time, just staring at her, making Ming Zhuo feel a little embarrassed, yet also filled with an indescribable anticipation.
Fortunately, just as Mingzhuo was about to reach his limit of patience, Gu Xu took the initiative to reach out and lift the veil.
Mingzhuo immediately noticed Gu Xu's attire; he too had been dressed in a bright red wedding gown.
It's completely different from the way she usually wears suits and shirts, but her features are cool yet gentle, and she looks as beautiful as ever!
The embroidery on this garment is exquisite and intricate, and the cut is very flattering, showing that a lot of thought and effort was put into it.
Mingzhuo mentally cursed Madam Luo a thousand times, but at this moment he couldn't help but praise her for her excellent taste.
Of course, all of this is thanks to Gu Xu's top-notch physique and appearance.
Ah-Xu is such a clothes hanger; he looks amazing in anything he wears!
Mingzhuo whispered, "Axu, you're so beautiful."
Gu Xu couldn't help but smile, her expression gentle yet earnest, her eyes deep: "You are the most beautiful, exceptionally beautiful."
Did she even realize how captivating and mesmerizing her bright red wedding dress, paired with those sparkling autumn eyes, was?
He sat next to Mingzhuo, turning slightly to look at her, his palm resting on the bright red wedding quilt.
This position brought the two very close, their breaths mingling.
Mingzhuo shifted his gaze somewhat uncomfortably. "Do they want us to get married? But aren't you and Luo Zhi holy children? Aren't holy children required to remain chaste?"
Gu Xu lowered his eyes slightly and answered in a very soft voice, "But I am not a child saint, I... do not need to."
Mingzhuo quickly realized that, if he wasn't mistaken, Luo Zhi's body should have been preserved in the ice coffin on the high platform.
From beginning to end, the only holy child recognized by the Saha sect was Luo Zhi.
Gu Xu, as one of the twins, cannot replace Luo Zhi's position.
So what Madam Luo probably wanted was to sacrifice Gu Xu's body and soul in order to revive Luo Zhi in the ice coffin.
Luo Zhi probably guessed what Gu Xu would face after her death, which is why she so resolutely dispersed her soul, so as not to let Madam Luo and the Saha Sect still harbor illusions.
However, his constitution was too special. After wandering around, his scattered soul gathered around Gu Xu again, neither human nor ghost, following Gu Xu like a shadow.
In the end, Madam Luo seized the opportunity and used it to force Gu Xu to make a sacrifice.
Asu has always existed as a victim.
Mingzhuo looked up at Gu Xu. The room was all red, which made Gu Xu's skin look even whiter than snow.
With his eyes lowered, he appeared exceptionally pure and innocent, yet also exceptionally pitiful.
Mingzhuo grabbed his hand: "Axu, don't be sad! You're not anyone's victim. In my eyes, you're the best!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Xu's eyes. He then turned his palm over and took the initiative, tightly holding Ming Zhuo's hand on the wedding quilt.
The bright red wedding quilt was immediately crumpled into messy wrinkles.
The two were brought closer together, one on top and the other on the bottom.
The air seemed to thicken and become scorching hot.
Gu Xu asked in a very soft tone, "Do you know what Madam Luo meant by arranging this?"
Mingzhuo: "I know, it's the same as a last meal before someone's execution."
Gu Xu hesitated for a moment. He didn't know if she really didn't care or if she just didn't take it to heart.
Clearly, Madam Luo deliberately arranged this scene to make amends to him, to ensure he left without regrets, and to also to consider the relationship between them as mother and son.
If that's the case, why can't he just go with the flow?
In the end, he was just a despicable and selfish ordinary person. His noble virtues, his forbearance, restraint, and concessions were just a disguise.
Mingzhuo suddenly realized that this posture was a bit bad, and his old back couldn't support him at all!
She suddenly raised her head, touched Gu Xu's face briefly, and then pulled away.
Gu Xu's long eyelashes trembled as if startled, and the next second, she gripped Ming Zhuo's hand even tighter.
When she spoke, her voice was slightly hoarse: "Is that all?"
Mingzhuo: "Yeah, you're too strong. Let me up quickly."
Gu Xu's gaze fell on her brow; this was clearly what he wanted.
His gaze fell on her delicate red lips, and his eyes gradually darkened.
...or like this.
The sea was no longer pretending to be calm; a storm had already begun, and the surging waves almost drowned him.
"I'm sorry, I... couldn't help it."
Why did this person look at me with such innocent eyes?
Who could blame him? This person was constantly stirring his heartstrings and controlling his emotions.
He leaned closer, his heart burning with fervor and devotion...
However, the door was pushed open the next second.
"Young Master..." The woman who opened the door had barely uttered a word when she was stunned by a single glance from Gu Xu.
The man's eyes were as black as ink, tinged with a surging desire, but the icy killing intent in them was even more chilling.
The woman was so frightened that her scalp tingled, and she instinctively bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry, young master, I've disturbed your enjoyment..."
Then it dawned on me: wait a minute, wasn't this young master just an ordinary person?
Why would someone who doesn't know magic have such a sharp gaze that even intimidated a cultivator like her?
And what's going on with these two? Weren't they supposed to be acting? Why did it look like they were about to actually kiss?
The woman composed herself and said, "It is the madam who wants to invite you over."
The enchanting atmosphere vanished instantly.
Gu Xu quickly exchanged a glance with Ming Zhuo, and both of them realized at the same time that something was wrong.
Since Madam Luo sincerely wanted to make amends to Gu Xu, she would definitely let him spend the last three hours of his life in peace. How could she suddenly change her mind?
The only possibility is that something unexpected has happened.
Gu Xu tentatively asked, "Mother, can't you even wait three hours?"
The woman did not answer: "Young master, please."
Gu Xu hesitated for a moment, until Ming Zhuo hooked his little finger under his wide sleeve, signaling him to leave.
He got up and walked towards the door. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw several women guarding the door. Although their faces remained expressionless, the readiness in their eyes could not be hidden from him.
Almost before the women could make a move, Gu Xu retreated back into the room and stood protectively in front of Ming Zhuo.
The women had just started to strike, and seeing that they were about to hit Gu Xu, they hurriedly withdrew their hands.
"What are you doing?" Gu Xu asked coldly.
Seeing that their scheme had been exposed, the woman in the lead said simply, "Young master, I'm sorry, but I've heard that Ruan Mingzhuo is treacherous and cunning. Perhaps we've all been deceived by her."
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