Chapter 49 Not Sharing a Husband with Another
Yunxi guessed that Gu Nanxiao was furious; he, who never ate much alcohol, actually wanted to drink until he was completely drunk. Although she herself couldn't hold her liquor, she could still drink with him in moderation.
After all, as far as Yunxi knew, ancient winemaking techniques were not sophisticated, so the wine that people drank in ancient times was mostly rice wine, which was not very strong, so they probably wouldn't get too drunk.
Moreover, Gu Nanxiao never consulted her opinion when making decisions; he would simply inform her. Considering that Gu Nanxiao had provided significant assistance in the matter of revenge, she was willing to risk her life to accompany him today.
At Gu Nanxiao's summons, the small kitchen quickly prepared twelve exquisite dishes, half of which were spicy dishes that Yunxi liked. Mo Yu and Qian Yu also brought over four jars of wine.
After everything was prepared, Gu Nanxiao dismissed everyone. Seeing that she was the only servant left in the room, Yunxi had no choice but to stand up and prepare to serve Gu Nanxiao his meal.
But just as Yunxi was about to get up, Gu Nanxiao stretched out his long arm and pressed her back down. He picked up a jar of wine with one hand and filled it for both of them.
As soon as the wine was poured into the bowl, the room was filled with its aroma. The two raised their cups at the same time, toasted each other from afar, and then Gu Nanxiao tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. His unrestrained and carefree actions truly had a touch of the style of the northern frontier.
Seeing that he had already drunk his wine, Yunxi also brought the wine to her lips and took a small sip. Although the wine smelled a bit strong, it was smooth and sweet on the palate.
It tastes a bit like a warm fruit wine, with a pleasant aroma but without hurting the throat; it's better than I expected.
Yunxi, who was being very cautious, immediately tilted her head back and drank the wine in her glass in one gulp when Gu Nanxiao looked at her with a teasing gaze.
Seeing this, Gu Nanxiao's smile deepened. He picked up the wine jar and poured another cup for Yunxi, while also pouring one for himself.
The two drank three cups in a row, and Yunxi suddenly gave up resisting. She felt that it was a stupid thing to compete with someone and save face based on her drinking capacity.
So she picked up her chopsticks, served food to Gu Nanxiao, and then served herself some, before advising, "Let's eat and drink at the same time, otherwise it's too bad for our health."
Gu Nanxiao also picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of Yunxi's favorite spicy chicken gizzard on her plate. He gestured for her to eat, but he didn't eat any himself. He continued to pour himself wine and drink it glass after glass.
Yunxi knew he was troubled and wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol, so she stopped trying to persuade him. After eating a simple meal to fill her stomach, she joined him in drinking.
Yunxi never expected that she, who usually gets drunk after just a few drinks, would feel like she could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk after arriving in ancient times.
Just as Yunxi was drinking her seventh cup, the aftereffects of the alcohol finally kicked in. Yunxi felt as if Gu Nanxiao in front of her had multiplied into three or four images.
She reached out unsteadily, and after several missed attempts, her small hand was grasped by a pair of warm and strong hands, and then she was pulled into Gu Nanxiao's arms.
Drunk, Yunxi no longer restrained herself. She reached out and slapped Gu Nanxiao's face a few times, pointing at his nose and saying:
"Do you know... that you're a very unlikeable person?"
Yunxi's words darkened Gu Nanxiao's face, because he knew that his father had disliked him since childhood. Even his mother often criticized him because he didn't receive his father's favor.
Now, even Yunxi, whom he had always treated like a precious treasure, actually said after drinking that he was not likable. Gu Nanxiao asked indignantly, "You don't like me?"
But Yunxi, already drunk, wouldn't notice his dark expression. She first burst into laughter, then brazenly pinched his cheek and said, "Whether others like you or not... I don't know... but I don't like you."
Gu Nanxiao never imagined that Yunxi didn't like him at all. He only knew that Yunxi didn't want to be his concubine, and even tried to commit suicide by drowning because of it.
The intense shock left Gu Nanxiao feeling suffocated. He was also slightly tipsy, so he grabbed Yunxi's shoulders with both hands, turned her around, and looked her straight in the eye, asking, "What you just said, was it true?"
Gu Nanxiao used some force in his grip, and Yunxi felt a slight stinging pain in her shoulders. Coupled with the feeling of being restrained, it was very unpleasant, and a surge of anger rose within her.
She tried to focus her dazed eyes on Gu Nanxiao's face, and said with a cold sneer, "What I said... is of course true... Do you think there's anything about you that I like...?"
Do you think I would like your domineering attitude... your lack of respect... your haughty demeanor... and treat me like a servant?
Do you still prefer that during our intimate moments... you never consider my feelings... only thinking about your own comfort? Or do you prefer that while you're sleeping with me... you're preparing to win over your wife and concubines?
Would you feel a surge of love for someone who...controls you...manipulates you...and looks down on you?
Yunxi's series of questions left Gu Nanxiao stunned. He wanted to retort, saying that those were all perfectly normal things; which wealthy man didn't do the same?
But deep down, he felt that Yunxi's words weren't without merit. Putting himself in her shoes, if someone treated him that way, he truly had no reason to like them.
But he was very unwilling. Gu Nanxiao always felt that things shouldn't be like this between him and Yunxi, so he braced himself and asked again:
"After all this time we've been together, can't my pampering and indulgence earn you even a little bit of your affection?"
Yunxi's shoulders were uncomfortable from the tight grip, and she angrily tried to break free, using her hands to control herself. However, she lost her balance and fell backward. Although Gu Nanxiao was angry, he reflexively caught her waist.
After regaining her balance, Yunxi seemed to have been opened up and started talking. She raised her hand and tapped Gu Nanxiao's forehead, scolding him, "Is what you gave me... what I wanted?"
The jewels you bestow upon me... I don't like them... and I can't take them with me... The gold and silver you bestow upon me... I don't care for them either... because I can earn them myself... and I can earn them more than you...
The favor you speak of... is merely a right I, as a human being, deserve... Even if you were to offer me the position of principal wife... I wouldn't desire it... I would never share a husband with another... I find it disgusting!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Nanxiao's anger was replaced by astonishment. He was shocked to discover that Yunxi had never seemed to dislike the jewelry he had given her.
She didn't even blink an eye at the large bonus he brought her, immediately investing the money into her newly opened shop. Yunxi's attitude towards these material possessions was always indifferent; she accepted what was given to her and refused what wasn't, truly appearing completely unconcerned.
Moreover, when the two were together, Yunxi never chatted with him except for matters of business. She paid more attention to Shi Qingchen, her sworn sister's enemy, than to herself.
If none of these are what Yunxi wants, then what does she want? Gu Nanxiao was astonished because he discovered that he and Yunxi had no connection whatsoever.
This deduction inexplicably gave him a sense of urgency. He wanted to know immediately what would make Yunxi depend on him, so he asked eagerly:
"Does 'not sharing a husband with another' refer to the kind of 'one man for life' sung in operas?"
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