Chapter 45 Yunxi is a treasure bestowed by heaven
Yunxi was already upset, and now that she heard that Gu Nanxiao's fiancée was coming to see her late at night, she prepared to get up and go back to her bedroom.
But as soon as she moved, Gu Nanxiao forcibly pulled her into his arms and sat her on his lap. Yunxi struggled a few times, but he held her even tighter, and in the end she had no choice but to stay in his arms unwillingly.
After seeing that Yunxi had stopped struggling, Gu Nanxiao ordered the servant, "Bring her in."
The servant obeyed and withdrew. A short while later, he brought Xu Shulan in, carrying a food box. As soon as Xu Shulan entered the room, she saw Gu Nanxiao holding Yunxi in his arms without any attempt to hide it.
A flicker of stiffness crossed her face, but she quickly regained her composure, gazing tenderly at Gu Nanxiao. She took the soup from the food box, placed it on the desk, and said:
"Xiao Lang, you've worked hard every day. Lan'er has specially prepared a ginseng soup for you. Please try it and see if it suits your taste."
Gu Nanxiao glanced at the soup on the desk and asked in an unreadable tone, "Did you make this yourself?"
Seeing that Gu Nanxiao's attitude was still relatively gentle, Xu Shulan smiled and immediately recommended, "It was made by Lan'er herself."
It was made with the finest century-old ginseng, and it took a full hour to wrap. Xiao Lang works so hard every day, and Lan'er can't really help much, so she can only do small things to express her feelings.
After listening to his words, Gu Nanxiao gave a meaningful "oh" and then ordered Mo Yu, who was standing to the side, "Drink the soup while it's hot."
Although Mo Yu had eaten a full meal at dinner, after his master gave the order, he still walked to the desk without hesitation, picked up the bowl of ginseng soup, drank it all in one gulp, and then wiped his mouth and commented, "It's a bit salty."
Yunxi was angrily stern, but Moyu's comment instantly broke her guard, and she burst out laughing.
When Gu Nanxiao saw Yunxi smile, he first glanced at Mo Yu with admiration, and then affectionately pinched Yunxi's cheek.
Yunxi's laughter drew a venomous glare from Xu Shulan. All the embarrassment she had lost today was caused by this servant girl. She dared to openly mock her now; once she married into the family, she would torment this little slut every day.
Xu Shulan's sinister and vicious gaze at that moment was exactly the same as that of Consort Xu. Gu Nanxiao had once thought that if his wife were a well-educated and reasonable person, he could marry her and live a respectful but distant life.
However, after his few encounters with Xu Shulan, he decided that he would never marry and would never entrust his back to such a woman.
He had repeatedly and clearly refused before the imperial decree was issued to grant the marriage. However, the Xu family insisted on obtaining the imperial decree.
Now the whole capital is in an uproar, and everyone feels that he has betrayed the sincere heart of the Xu family. But the more the Xu family tries to force him, the less he will give in.
After a moment of silence in the study, Gu Nanxiao spoke again: "I called you in today just to make things clear with you beforehand."
Although our marriage was ordained by imperial decree, we both know perfectly well how that decree was obtained. Since you repeatedly ignore my advice and insist on going your own way, then go back and prepare for your wedding.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Shulan was about to show a look of surprise when Gu Nanxiao continued, "But you should be mentally prepared."
This Marquis is now wholeheartedly devoted to serving His Majesty, and in order to avoid being distracted by trivial matters, I have decided not to marry for the next twenty years. Therefore, I am informing Miss Xu in advance.
Don't let waiting for me ruin your prime years. It's better to plan ahead and have that capable person who helped you with your marriage arrange another one for you.
Upon hearing this, Shen Shulan's face drained of color. If their marriage were to be postponed for twenty years as Gu Nanxiao had suggested, wouldn't she become an unwanted old maid?
If he then finds another excuse to simply cancel the marriage, wouldn't his life be ruined?
As for obtaining the imperial decree to grant them the marriage, the aunt had gone to great lengths. The Emperor was already quite displeased with their marriage. Therefore, even if Gu Nanxiao refused to marry, the Emperor would likely let him drag it out.
Xu Shulan almost forgot to say goodbye before leaving Gu Nanxiao's courtyard in a daze. As soon as Xu Shulan left, Yunxi took the initiative to dismiss everyone in the house.
She wrapped her arms around Gu Nanxiao's neck, brought her red lips close to his ear, and whispered, "Tonight, let's try the second to last page of the Fire Avoidance Chart..."
Yunxi's voice was already as melodious and beautiful as a nightingale's, and now, as she whispered these words in his ear, her breath as fragrant as orchids, she displayed her allure to the fullest.
Her teasing instantly put Gu Nanxiao into battle mode, and he immediately got up and carried her to the bed. Yunxi blushed with embarrassment after saying that, and she nudged Gu Nanxiao's shoulder, pointing to the candlelight and reminding him, "The lamp hasn't been blown out yet."
Gu Nanxiao grabbed her waist tightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Tonight, this young master will admire the beauty under the lamplight."
The enchanting atmosphere in the room lasted until late into the night before they finally rested. Gu Nanxiao held the now completely unconscious Yunxi tightly in his arms.
He had never met anyone who resonated with him so deeply, both in soul and body. Yunxi was a treasure bestowed upon him by heaven. She constantly surprised him and pleased him in every way; he just wanted to hold her like this forever and never let go.
The next morning, upon hearing that Xu Shulan had successfully delivered the soup, Shen Yujiao got up early to prepare it. However, when he eagerly carried the food box to Gu Nanxiao's courtyard gate...
She was stopped at the door by Mo Yu. Not only that, Mo Yu opened the food box in front of her, took out the soup, and drank it all in one gulp.
Enraged, Shen Yujiao made a fuss for a long time. In the end, she went to the Princess's Qingfeng Garden to complain, but this time, the Princess did not stand up for her, and the matter was dropped.
I thought that Xu Shulan would have completely given up after being so devastated yesterday. But to my surprise, just one night later, she came back with a food box to bring soup to Gu Nanxiao.
The difference is that she is more persistent than Shen Yujiao. Although she was kept out of the door and Mo Yu drank all the soup, she still brought soup over every day without fail.
Neither Yunxi nor Gu Nanxiao had time to pay attention to Xu Shulan. They were busy preparing for the Princess's birthday banquet.
Although there was still almost a month to go, this birthday banquet was the first time Gu Nanxiao had held it in his own name for his mother. Yunxi saw the importance Gu Nanxiao attached to it and naturally did her best to cooperate and make the best contingency plans.
That day, Yunxi had just had a fence built around the lake to prevent anyone from accidentally falling into the water on her birthday banquet day.
Then, she took Zisu to the garden to wait for the craftsman to take measurements so she could buy potted flowers of different colors to decorate the garden.
When she saw the craftsmen coming from afar, Yunxi left Zisu behind to talk to the craftsmen in detail, while she walked towards the inner courtyard.
Since arriving in ancient times, she has come to know how important a woman's reputation is. As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, so she naturally knew to avoid suspicion in situations like melon fields or plum gardens.
Yunxi was walking on the nearest path when she ran into Xu Shulan, who was already waiting there, after she rounded a rockery.
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