Chapter 12 Itchy Stops Him from Killing
What?
Yu Wenxue lost her grip and the blanket fell to the ground.
Why poison her tonight when we're leaving tomorrow? Does Gu Yun Shen have a grudge against her?
No, it's Gu Rongting who has a grudge against him, she didn't do anything wrong...
Without having time to think about the cause and effect, she hurriedly put on her outer robe and ran out.
Before leaving, he made sure to take the portrait she had drawn beforehand with him.
If the poison was intended for Gu Rongting, then the location would certainly not be his courtyard; otherwise, he would be the first suspect.
but......
She didn't know where Gu Rongting's courtyard was.
Carrying an oil lamp, Yu Wenxue wandered around Gu Yunshen's courtyard several times in a daze, unable to recall where Qian Sanzhi had pointed that day.
Just as she was about to take a gamble and guess a direction at random, the gate to the courtyard where Gu Yunshen was located opened.
Guan Nan was visibly surprised to see her, then flashed a row of bright white teeth: "Miss Yu, is there something important you need to discuss with the Second Young Master so late at night?"
Yu Wenxue tucked the red quilt into his arms and tiptoed inside, asking, "Is it something urgent? Is he inside?"
Guan Nan was puzzled, so she moved to the side to block her view: "I'm here, but you can tell me if there's anything."
"No, I have to talk to him in person!"
Yu Wenxue explores again.
Guan Nan blocked it again.
She sat on the ground and cried.
Before I could even sit down, I heard someone in the courtyard ask, "I think I heard Wen Xue's voice."
"It's me, it's me!" Taking advantage of Guan Nan's inattention, Yu Wenxue slipped under his arm and then tossed her hair, saying smugly, "You still need to practice."
Guan Nan: "......"
That's because I'm afraid you'll be in danger!
He's been incredibly busy these past two days. His master set a huge fire at the Prince of Pingkang's mansion and broke Gu Huaisheng's arm. Heaven knows how tiring it is to help him with all these things!
Offending his master will not end well. Why is this girl so dazed, and even bringing a quilt?
Not only that, the quilt is brightly colored, and it seems there's something inside...
I embroidered a pair of mandarin ducks.
The weeds in the yard had been carefully trimmed, and compared to their previous dilapidated state, they looked much more vibrant.
Yu Wenxue looked up thoughtfully and saw Gu Yunshen sitting under the tree, holding a black chess piece, staring intently at her.
The night breeze ruffled his hair, and the moonlight shone on his straight nose, softening his excessively beautiful face.
For a moment, he truly seemed like an extraordinary deity.
Gu Rongting sat in front of him, with an unfinished game of chess between them.
One is a scholar, the other a warrior; one is black, the other white.
This scene is very pleasing to the eye.
If we didn't know beforehand that he was going to kill someone.
"Cousin Wenxue, it's so late, are you here to see Han?" Gu Rongting's gaze lingered on Yu Wenxue for a moment, then he turned to look at Gu Yunshen, his smile widening.
Yu Wenxue nodded.
Stopping him from killing someone, is that a way of finding him?
Gu Yun Shen raised an eyebrow and smiled, his tone languid: "Miss Yu can also play chess?"
“Of course,” Yu Wenxue replied, her eyes darting back and forth between Gu Yunshen and her. “I heard you were playing chess, and I couldn’t wait to come and see,” she said.
He was wearing only a thin garment, revealing his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and lean physique, making it impossible for him to be hiding anything.
Unless it's hidden somewhere she can't see it, like...
Her gaze silently moved downwards, landing on his lower body.
This spot isn't ideal; one shouldn't even look at it. But it's the only place where it won't easily attract attention.
Unfortunately, it was already very late, and she was somewhat night-blind, so she couldn't see very clearly.
I wish I could touch it...
Gu Yun Shen ignored her little actions, playing with the black chess piece in his hand, seemingly deep in thought about the game.
Gu Rongting, unusually quick-witted, noticed the strange atmosphere between them and asked meaningfully, "May I ask how old my cousin is?"
"Me? I'll be nineteen next month." Yu Wenxue replied casually, then stared at Gu Yunshen.
Where exactly is it hidden...?
"Nineteen? Doesn't that mean he's the same age as Xun Han? He was born in January, on a snowy day, so his name is Xun Han, and that's his mother's name..."
Gu Rongting paused for a moment, then said, "It seems you two are indeed destined for each other." He laughed loudly and then probed, "Cousin, were you born in April?"
Yu Wenxue: "Yes, that's right."
“Their birth dates and times are also compatible.” Gu Rongting muttered to himself, pointing to the futon opposite him: “Cousin, sit down.”
Yu Wenxue lifted her skirt and went over, only to find that the futon was only half an arm's length away from Gu Yunshen.
Too close, it's dangerous.
But if you're too far away, you won't have a chance to touch it.
A cold wind blew by.
It's so cold. As expected, the temperature difference between day and night is huge in March. You can't wear too little clothing.
She secretly kicked the cushion to the side, then, finding it a bit too far, kicked it back to a comfortable distance before sitting down.
As soon as he sat down, Gu Yun Shen reached out to pour tea, his eyelashes curving upwards: "Brother, you've been playing chess for so long, I suppose..."
"I suppose you're still not as thirsty as I am!" Yu Wenxue pressed his hand down, as if touching a block of ice, but she resisted the urge to pull away and instead increased the pressure.
People always unleash some energy when they are in dire straits. For example, she feels that she is as strong as an ox and that Gu Yun Shen has no chance of breaking free from her.
In fact, he didn't break free; he just lowered his eyes and smiled faintly, making her wonder if she had tickled his sensitive spot. But obviously, there's no chance of tickling the back of his hand, and she hadn't tickled his palm.
Yu Wenxue forced herself to say, "I'm thirsty. Second Young Master, why don't you pour me a cup of tea first?"
Feeling the warmth of a living person on the back of his hand, Gu Yun Shen moved his fingers, which were now covered in heat, and smiled like a spring breeze: "Okay."
When Gu Rongting saw the two hands clasped together, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
In just a few short days, the two of them have already held hands, while I and Wan...
My cousin's move was very brave; she had the courage that most women don't have, doing what they wouldn't dare to do. Looking at myself, a grown man, I'm ashamed that I'm not even as good as a little girl.
Tomorrow, I must find an opportunity to express my feelings to Sister Wan.
Guan Nan, who was hiding in the shadows, was equally surprised.
Just now he was worried about how his master would deal with the portrait of Miss Yu. According to his usual methods, at best he would leave her with a whole body, and at worst he would tear her apart by five horses.
But now...
Guan Nan glanced at Yu Wenxue with a resentful look.
She's at such a young age, I hope my master will show her mercy.
Yu Wenxue lowered her head, her eyes fixed almost motionless on his movements as he poured the tea.
Gu Yun Shen's tea-pouring posture was elegant, a sight to behold. One wonders how he developed such a fine habit during his years in the mountains; his skin was even better than that of the pampered Gu Rong Ting.
After staring at it for a long time, Yu Wenxue's throat tightened, and she unconsciously swallowed.
When you're embarrassed, your brain is most likely to shut down. Just now, I was only focused on stopping him from pouring tea for Gu Rongting, but I accidentally pushed myself into a fire pit.
The tea was still steaming and fragrant, and I did feel a bit thirsty.
But her mind, though still somewhat blank, remained clear; she knew perfectly well that the tea was poisoned and she couldn't drink it.
Gu Yunshen pushed the teacup in front of her, his fair fingertips tinged with a pale pink from the hot rim.
Yu Wenxue was caught in a dilemma, so she pushed it back a little: "It's a bit hot, I'll drink it later."
"So you felt hot." Gu Yunshen changed his sitting posture, fully revealing his slender neck, and said, "I thought Miss Yu was worried that I would poison you."
"How could that be!" Yu Wenxue took the teacup and pretended to blow on it.
Damn it, it's too cold at night, the tea will soon be too cold.
She felt that the process of the tea cooling down was the process of her death.
Gu Rongting couldn't help but ask, "Cousin, do you still feel hot?"
"It's alright, I just suddenly felt a little homesick." Yu Wenxue put down her teacup, turned her back, took out a piece of onion she had prepared in advance from her sleeve, dipped it twice, and rubbed it on the corner of her eye.
Before long, her eyes reddened. She wiped away non-existent tears and said, "Let's not talk about it. It's getting late. Shouldn't you go back to rest, cousin?"
Gu Rongting's expression darkened, completely ignoring the meaning behind her words: "I've heard my grandmother talk about your background. How could there be such parents in this world? They are simply unworthy of being human! Don't worry, my grandmother and I have discussed it, and in a few days we will choose a good husband for you, so that you can leave the Marquis's mansion in a grand and glorious manner."
"Thank you, cousin..." This time, Yu Wenxue really cried.
Nobody told her that onions are so spicy!
It's so spicy! It's so spicy!
Gu Rongting: "I wonder what kind of man my cousin likes?"
"I……"
Gu Yun Shen said calmly, "The tea is getting cold; it won't taste good later."
!!
I thought the topic of tea had been moved on, but he brought it up again!
Yu Wenxue picked up the teacup again, and under Gu Yunshen's probing gaze, she took a small sip without even touching her lips, and smiled, "Second Young Master's tea is excellent."
"If Miss Yu likes it, then have another cup." With that, Gu Yun Shen reached out to pour more tea.
"...Don't come any closer!"
Yu Wenxue now understood what it meant to shoot herself in the foot, and she glared at Gu Rongting through gritted teeth: "Cousin, it's time to go back."
She's already sacrificed herself for others, what is that blockhead of a man still thinking about!
Gu Rongting finally understood what she meant.
My cousin thinks he's superfluous and is interfering with her time to catch up with Xun Han.
This silly girl, she likes him but won't admit it.
Gu Rongting shook his head and chuckled, "Don't worry, I'll take your marriage to heart." He patted her shoulder like an elder, "You call me cousin, so I naturally treat you like a younger sister. If you ever have any grievances with Xun Han, just tell me."
"Uh-huh?"
Gu Rongting: "I won't disturb you any longer, Xun Han. I'll invite you to play chess another day."
Yu Wenxue looked puzzled.
That sounds a bit strange.
[System: Congratulations, host, the crisis is over]
Having been delayed for so long, and with dawn approaching, Yu Wenxue yawned. "Well, thank you for your hospitality, Second Young Master. I'll treat you to tea another day when you visit me."
"Alright." Gu Yun Shen smiled, his eyes becoming even more captivating. "Then, how about tomorrow?"
How could he actually agree!
Shouldn't this be a polite farewell greeting, as is customary?
“Aren’t we going on a spring hunt tomorrow?” Yu Wenxue was the first to refuse.
"That......"
"The day after tomorrow won't work either, I have to practice the erhu, I'm very busy."
“Tomorrow won’t work, and neither will the day after.” Gu Yun Shen stared at her, leaned down slightly, his tall figure completely enveloping her, his fingertips intentionally or unintentionally twirling her hair, and said, “It seems that Miss Yu still thinks my tea is not good enough.”
"In that case, I'll have to pour you another cup."
"No need!" Yu Wenxue felt a chill run down her spine and obediently raised her small hand: "Let's owe it to him first. I'll wait until I've saved enough money to buy some good tea. How can I let the Second Young Master drink those inferior teas? They're not good enough for you."
Before he could react, she ran away like a panicked rabbit.
She ran a couple of steps and then hurriedly turned back, stuffing the portrait hidden in her sleeve into his hand: "This is small, so it'll be easy for you to ward off evil."
"But no one else is allowed to see this."
Gu Yun Shen fiddled with the hilt of the sword fastened to his waist, and a strange sense of satisfaction came over him as he thought of those reddened eyes.
He picked up the teacup that Yu Wenxue had used and drank it all in one gulp.
She didn't have those strange smells today, only a pleasant aura.
Even his heartbeat quickened with excitement.
Suddenly, I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
A note from the author:
Xiao Gu's Diary:
Today, she touched me again.
This feeling is strange.
I felt that she was different from others.
I touched my chest, and it was pounding unusually hard.
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