Chapter 66 Vows: Shall we get married?
The amulet around her neck was a gift from her grandparents when Yu Wenxue was very young.
It was an ebony pendant, only the size of two thumbs, with a talisman inside, which they had obtained by prostrating themselves at the temple.
Her grandparents said that the amulet would protect her and help her grow up healthy, and that her vitality would be as strong as a blade of grass. Because of this belief, she never took it off even after they were gone.
At this moment, the amulet was lying peacefully on her chest, connected to the blood flowing from her heart.
Her heart, which had been occasionally restless, calmed down with his movements. Her already flushed cheeks became burning hot again, the heat spreading to her ear tips, neck, and then her whole body, gradually eroding her reason.
Gu Yunshen supported the back of her neck with one hand, kissed the scar, and with the other hand, he traced the contours of her back down, pinching the fragile slender band.
He was sick, hopelessly sick.
He wanted her gaze to be fixed solely on him, unable to tolerate anyone else in her life, yet he feared that base desires would take root and become uncontrollable.
After struggling and testing the waters repeatedly, she finally couldn't resist and broke free of her pretense.
Moist lips and tongue lingered between the collarbones, but soon moved away from the chest. The hot breath brushed through the petals and lingered at the pistil, as if silently asking a question.
They came with a fierce yet cautious attitude, and Yu Wenxue didn't speak up to stop them, which was a tacit approval.
Her thinking was simple: she wasn't from here, so she was more accepting of many things, and everything happened naturally.
She didn't resist or find it annoying; she liked his touch and genuinely wanted to be close to him.
But asking her to say it aloud would be too embarrassing. So she shifted her shoulders, slightly raised her neck, avoided his gaze, and prepared herself to face what was to come.
Her hand honestly rested on the back of his neck, and in her nervousness, she accidentally left a rather shallow finger mark on his skin.
Only when Gu Yun Shen made no further move did she slowly look over and meet his affectionate yet lustful gaze.
Is he... shy?
They've been sleeping in the same bed for months, kissed so many times—the duck that's already in her grasp can't fly away...
But she had no experience either. To ease the awkwardness, Yu Wenxue coughed lightly, her eyes darting around, and said, "I've already washed."
Although it's only a short sentence, the implication is clear enough, isn't it?
A moment later, Gu Yun Shen flicked his fingertip upwards.
“Wen Xue…” he whispered in her ear.
Yu Wenxue shrank her neck, her toes gripping the sheets beneath her, and responded with a soft "Mmm".
At this moment, she didn't really want to pay attention to him because he was always teasing her silently, making her seem very anxious.
But it wasn't her who was frustrated; she secretly thought to herself: "He can hold back an arrow even when it's already on the bowstring. With that kind of perseverance, he'll succeed at anything."
Gu Yun Shen moved to the crook of her neck, his eyes swirling with desire, exuding a captivating danger. He tilted his head and took her earlobe into his mouth, tasting and eroding it little by little with the tip of his tongue...
As the last layer faded, the room was no longer cold, but Yu Wenxue's body still unconsciously arched. A pair of warm hands soothed her unease, and what remained was the unhindered connection of their heartbeats.
The candlelight flickered, and the curtains cast by the bed curtains obscured the intertwined shadows of the two people.
Gu Yun Shen's kisses moved downwards, almost obsessively lingering above that snow-white, towering snow mountain, dotted with red cherry blossoms.
Long, slender fingers reached her waist, through a layer of almost non-existent fabric.
The distance was shortened, and their skin touched.
The unfamiliar touch caused her mind to go blank for a moment. This behavior was beyond Yu Wenxue's understanding. She instinctively sensed danger and couldn't help but pull back.
Her breathing became erratic, and her insteps involuntarily tensed. The ambiguous atmosphere inside the bed curtains intensified with her tender moans.
Gu Yun Shen continued to kiss the corner of her lips, savoring it again and again.
The butterflies outside the window linger among the flowers, full of curiosity about the unknown path, flitting and sketching among the flowers, outlining the most beautiful contours of the delicate blossoms.
...
Soon, Yu Wenxue was speechless.
Where did he learn that?
Clearly, the erotic pictures she drew last time didn't teach these things.
It's a bit strange, but very comfortable.
With her limbs limp and draped over the bed, Gu Yun Shen leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Do you like it?"
"..."
Yu Wenxue pulled the blanket over her head, acting like a turtle hiding its head, but Gu Yunshen pulled her out and looked directly into her eyes: "Do you like me?"
Yu Wenxue remained silent.
She thought something was bound to happen between them tonight. Although it was a bit sudden, it wasn't unacceptable.
The unexpected turn of events caught her off guard. She couldn't say she didn't like it, but she also didn't want to grant his wish, so she replied ambiguously, "It's alright."
Gu Yun Shen put his arm around her shoulder and nuzzled her, then considerately cleaned up the marks on her skin, and said with a smile, "Go to sleep."
Embarrassed, Yu Wenxue pursed her lips helplessly and whispered, "Aren't we going to continue?"
She's ready and can continue.
Gu Yunshen rested his head on her chest: "Next time."
The herbal medicine prepared by Lu Qingsheng needed to be taken continuously for a month to be effective. He didn't want to rush into it without any precautions, lest he end up hurting her.
She's so weak, how could she possibly endure the hardships of childbirth? He would never let this happen without being absolutely prepared.
She says one thing but does another; she says no, but Little Gu is still poking her leg!
She glanced at it curiously, then looked again, and asked with concern, "Won't you feel uncomfortable?"
"It's alright." Every night I spent with her was tough, but it all passed in the end.
Gu Yun Shen tightened his embrace, greedily capturing her scent, suppressing his burgeoning desire, and immersing himself in her tenderness...
*
Yu Wenxue was awakened by the morning sunlight.
She half-opened her eyes, rubbed her loose hair, and looked out the window.
Gu Yun Shen stood in the sunlight, his back to her, holding a piece of white paper in his hand, lost in thought.
She moved her fingers. "I'm thirsty."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yun Shen put down what he was holding and poured her a glass of water.
Guan Nan hired many servants, but Yu Wenxue, who came from modern society, was not used to being served. Apart from cooking, which she really didn't know how to do, she did most of the work herself.
Gu Yunshen preferred quiet and didn't need anyone to be near him, so most of the servants in his mansion were quite idle.
This suited him perfectly; he didn't want Yu Wenxue to spend any more time on other people.
After breakfast, Yu Wenxue stretched and said, "I wonder if the parents of that child from yesterday have been found. Qingwan was worried about leaving the child with the government, so she took him back to take care of him herself."
Gu Yun Shen put down his teacup: "Do you like children?"
“Me?” Yu Wenxue pointed to herself and shook her head: “I’m fine teasing others, but if they cry, I can still retaliate.”
Gu Yun Shen lowered his head and smiled faintly.
Yu Wenxue didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said. She scratched her chin and told him her plan: "I heard that stimulating amnesiacs can help them regain their memories. I plan to repeat history and help my cousin regain his memories."
Because of the child they found, they had to develop close ties. If they pressed their advantage now and quickened their pace, they might be able to help Gu Rongting regain his memory soon.
As for her mission...
"Do as you wish, but do you need my cooperation?" Gu Yun Shen's hands hung at his sides, his gaze deep: "Just don't let me lose track of you."
Yu Wenxue swallowed the last mouthful of rice porridge: "No, it's just a reenactment of their highlights."
For example, on Cangwu Mountain, he could punch Gu Rongting again with a wooden stick.
It wasn't that she wanted to hit him; she was just helping him regain his memories...
Gu Yun Shen didn't say anything more, gently licking the soup off the corner of her lips, "Okay."
With support in hand, Yu Wenxue hummed a few tunes and curiously pointed to the white paper on the table, "What were you looking at just now?"
White background with red lettering—it just looks weird no matter how you look at it.
Gu Yunshen put his hands behind his back, leaned back in his chair, and looked unreadable.
In his left hand was the life-saving Gu used to cure her illness, and in his right hand was the love-sick Gu that would make it impossible for her to leave him. He stared intently at Yu Wenxue and smiled faintly: "You promised me, don't you remember?"
"I've promised you so many things, how am I supposed to know which one you're referring to?" Yu Wenxue smiled and patted his shoulder before walking to the table on her own.
After reading the contents, I was slightly taken aback.
The document written in red on white paper was their marriage certificate.
but……
"Are all marriage certificates in the capital designed like this?"
Based on my experience with TV dramas, it should be written in black and red ink on red paper. Yu Wenxue picked it up and examined it carefully against the sunlight.
This is a very special kind of ink, like cinnabar, but more vibrant, and with a faint fishy smell...
Gu Yun Shen stepped forward, his right hand stroking the mouth of the bottle, revealing an innocent smile. "Wen Xue, shall we get married?"
A faint fragrance filled the air. Yu Wenxue stared at his alluring face, then looked down at the marriage certificate in her hand, lost in thought for a while.
Simply put, she doesn't have a good impression of marriage.
I heard that her biological parents had a wonderful relationship when they were young, a perfect match, like a golden couple.
However, time waits for no one, and even the most fervent vows of love cannot withstand the cruelty of reality. One wanted a complete family, and the other wanted a perfect job. They could never find a balance between them, and just when they were preparing for divorce, a major turning point occurred.
Yu Wenxue was born.
The arrival of the child became a hindrance to them, turning the golden couple into a lovesick man and a resentful woman. What's even more tragic is that the child is unhealthy.
They started arguing, started fighting, and made endless accusations, eventually breaking up.
And so, she became an unnecessary burden.
but……
She glanced at him and met Gu Yunshen's expectant gaze.
Everyone walks their own path; different choices may lead to different ends.
Perhaps, they can have a happy ending.
Seeing that she remained silent, the Gu worm hidden in Gu Yunshen's right sleeve couldn't help but peek out. He took a few steps back and asked again, "Shall we get married?"
Only in that way could he openly possess her and have everything she had.
He had even planned ahead that if Yu Wenxue said she was unwilling, he would coax her into eating the Gu worm, so that she would still stay with him for the rest of her life.
Even if it means eternal damnation, we will fall into the abyss together.
Yu Wenxue listened to him quietly, then chuckled briefly before running to the dressing table and taking out the rouge that Atao had given her.
She dipped her thumb in the ink, pressed it onto the marriage certificate, and smiled, "Okay, it's your turn."
The lid of the porcelain bottle was put on.
The worm, which had originally extended half its body, had its limbs severed due to this action, and stiffened into a lifeless object.
After a long while, Gu Yun Shen finally took the marriage certificate. His eyes were clearly smiling, but his fingertips trembled for no reason: "Since you've agreed, you can't go back on your word."
Yu Wenxue pulled his hand over and dipped it in rouge as well: "Don't tell me you want to back out?"
Her grape-like eyes shone brightly, black and round, making Gu Yun Shen's heart tremble. Without hesitation, he stood beside her and accepted the vow.
Sunlight streamed onto the table, and a gentle breeze occasionally wafted in, causing a corner of the marriage certificate, outlined in vermilion ink, to curl up, revealing a passage on it:
A perfect match made in heaven;
The sun and moon follow each other, and the zither and lute sing together;
Let us drink wine and grow old together;
With music played and harmony enjoyed, all was peaceful and serene.
Author's Note: I deleted it, I really deleted it, please, reviewer, have mercy! [Please!]
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