Chapter 102 The Thought of Refusal

Gu Ci stood up and walked to the front of the tent. Outside, the snow was falling heavily and silently, with large flakes falling towards him from the sky. The snow in the north was so heavy that it felt heavy when it touched his face.

Life is tough right now. Although he won a small victory over the Liang army and was promoted, he is still in the army and it is not like usual, so he has to be frugal even with hot water.

Gu Ci washed his hands and face, took off his armor, and lay down on the cot with his clothes on.

A soldier brought charcoal and asked him to take it to the eldest brother's tent. The tent was not as warm as a house, nor as warm as an ice cave. The eldest brother's right arm had not healed yet, so he needed to be kept warm more than he did.

Nian Xi always said that he was like a furnace, and now it seems to be of use.

Thinking of Nian Xi, a smile gradually appeared on the corners of Gu Ci's lips.

He was now untidy and unkempt. He had been on the march and fought in battles, and it was difficult for him to take a bath for ten days or half a month. Although he could not smell anything strange, he must not be very beautiful. In the past, every time he saw her, he had to dress up. If Nian'er was here, she would probably not recognize him.

Gu Ci slowly closed his eyes.

They had gone through a fierce battle the day before, when the Liang army attacked their camp in the middle of the night. They fought hard for three days before finally repelling the enemy. He finally understood what his father meant when he said that he was fighting the enemy even in his dreams.

He needs to rest quickly to recover his strength.

Thinking about Nian Xi before going to bed every night is the most pleasant and relaxing thing.

Life is long, there will always be someone who is the sustenance of your soul.

For example, we are attached to our parents when we are young, or to our lovers when we grow up.

Having known Nianxi for nearly a year, he felt her tenderness and sweetness all the time, and Nianxi became his closest person. In the desolate northern border and the cruel battlefield, she was like a beacon, bringing warmth and peace to his heart after endless killing.

In his spare time, Gu Ci couldn't help but recall the past, from training in the martial arts field when he was young to becoming an official through military examination when he grew up. His life was so smooth that there was nothing good to say about it until he met Nian Xi.

It was natural for him to develop some feelings for her when they met for the first time. Then, very quickly, the feelings turned into liking, and the liking turned into admiration. Fortunately, he got a response and tasted great sweetness and joy.

Until he left, Nian Xi had no idea about his overly passionate love.

What's the need?

With such deep affection for her, he didn't want to become a burden to her.

Nianxi is a girl who needs care, just like a rose in a greenhouse, who needs love to water her to make her beautiful and charming.

Of course he longed to be the lucky one.

But things are unpredictable. If there is someone else who loves and cares for her as much as he does...

Gu Ci turned over.

The narrow camp bed made a harsh sound, and Pei Jian's face gradually emerged in his mind. Gu Ci thought gloomily that he was not yet able to give a generous blessing.

Even if times have changed, if possible, he will fight for it with all his might, Nian Xi, he will never give up.

Before going to bed, Gu Ci was thinking vaguely that he would ask the barracks tomorrow if there were almonds and yogurt. He missed the almond yogurt made by Xi.

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Nian Xi had few interactions with the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion in her previous life.

Although she didn't understand political affairs, she was not close to Pei Jian and Prince Jing's family. As the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion was Prince Jing's in-laws, she had only met the women of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion a few times at palace banquets.

After she was reborn, her father's official rank was not high. As the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion was the top wealthy family in the capital, she had even less contact with them.

So Nian Xi wanted to return the money to Lu Huai. After much thought, she realized that the fastest way was to visit him in person.

Unfortunately, Master Lu was not at home.

Lu Wensheng had not married yet, and there was no mistress in charge of the main house. Nianxi had not sent a visiting card, so it would be rude to visit the lady without permission. After thinking it over, she had no choice but to put the banknote back into her purse and make some plans.

Unexpectedly, when I turned around, I saw a carriage stopped.

Lu Wensheng, dressed in a blue silk robe, got off the carriage. A diamond-shaped shadow was cast on his toes. When he saw her, he smiled slightly and said in a gentle voice, "Miss Wen."

Nian Xi thought for a moment, then stepped forward to greet him, "Duke Fuguo."

Then I briefly explained the purpose of my visit today.

It snowed yesterday, and today it was a rare sunny day, but the weather was extremely cold.

Lu Wensheng brushed past Nianxi's slightly red nose calmly and said slowly, "Xiaoqi has gone to the palace and will not be back for a while. Please let Miss Wen move to the mansion to talk."

Nian Xi hesitated for a moment and nodded. The matter involved Lu Huai, and as his father, it was understandable that Lu Wensheng wanted to ask for clarification.

There are people coming and going in front of the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion, so it is not a good place to talk.

Nianxi followed him into Lu's mansion, walked through the quaint and elegant corridor, and came to a reception hall. The doors and windows were all open, and the servants and maids were quiet in the corridor, which showed that this was a place for serious discussions.

Lu Wensheng sat in an armchair, his eyebrows and eyelashes looked harmless, and the sunlight shining in made him look more elegant and graceful. After the maid served tea, he said slowly, "I'm in a hurry today, please forgive me."

Nian Xi thanked him, but didn't want to show it too eagerly. She picked up the teacup and drank a sip of hot tea, and her body gradually felt warm.

This hall should be where the Duke of Fuguo receives guests on a daily basis. It can be seen that he is a person who lives by rules. Even the small hall for receiving guests exudes neatness and elegance.

Nian Xi put down the teacup, took out the banknote and handed it over. "I waited for him for a few days, but Lu Huai never came. It's hard to accept such a large amount of money. After thinking it over, I had to return it to him."

Lu Wensheng took it. The banknotes were neatly stacked. She must have kept them for the past two days. There was also a faint fragrance.

After opening it and taking a look, he couldn't help but rub his brows. Lu Wensheng was a reserved person, and at this moment he couldn't help showing a hint of helplessness, and whispered, "This Xiaoqi..."

He shook his head and smiled, then raised his head, looked at Nian Xi and said, "I will explain to Xiao Qi, thank you for your hard work, Miss Wen."

"Mr. Fuguo," Nian Xi looked over intently, her sparkling eyes full of seriousness, "I originally wanted to return the banknote to Lu Huai. Although he is a child, he is very smart and cannot be treated as an ordinary child."

Nian Xi was a little hesitant to say these words. She shouldn't say too much since they were not very close. But Lu Huai was close to her and she really liked the boy, so after thinking it over again and again, she still said it even though it was presumptuous.

"He saw that my shop has been quiet these days, so he came to my aid. Please don't punish him too severely. He means well. And he understands reason. If you explain it to him slowly, he will understand."

Nian Xi had seen Lu Wensheng educating Lu Huai. It was a silent and coercive pressure.

Although Lu Wensheng looked like a gentle gentleman, he was not someone who was easy to get close to. Occasionally, he turned his head to look outside, and there was a look of loneliness and rebellion in his eyes, which made him look gentle and polite, but kept people away from him.

After Nian Xi finished speaking, she couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

She was just afraid that Lu Huai would be punished because of her fault.

Unexpectedly, Lu Wensheng was talking about something else, "Why is the shop so deserted? When Xiaoqi and I went there that day, people were coming and going, and business was booming."

Nian Xi was slightly stunned, and then met those elegant and indifferent eyes, then shook her head and said, "Not worth mentioning."

Lu Wensheng did not ask further questions. He just nodded and smiled, "He has the Madam protecting him. I can't punish him. Don't worry."

The words "don't worry" made Nian Xi blush.

This is someone else's family affair, but she, an outsider, wants to interfere.

The matter had been settled, the banknotes had been returned, and Nian Xi stood up to say goodbye.

Lu Wensheng asked in a low voice, "Can we send a car to take you there?"

Nian Xi quickly declined, "The carriage is outside the door. Thank you for your kindness, Duke Fu. Please stay."

After hearing this, he smiled slightly and walked her out of the corridor in front of the hall. Then he stopped and let the maid take her out of the house.

Nian Xi had received the banknotes for a few days, and now the matter was finally settled. She felt relieved and asked the carriage to go home without mentioning it.