Chapter 159 Gu Xiaoliu, Too Soft-Hearted

When Wang Muyi became pregnant, her mother-in-law, Lady Pingyang Marquis, did not allow her to go out, especially in the first three months.

Nian Xi ran back and forth between the shop and the Liuji Hall.

She didn't regret beating Xu Wanxin at all.

However, she believed that given Xu Wanxin's character, she would not let it go so easily and would definitely take revenge later.

Cousin Mu had already protected her once before, and she was pregnant, so Nian Xi always told Cousin Mu some funny things to comfort her, and never mentioned anything else.

But for several days, the weather was calm.

Now she finally understood why Pei Jian was surrounded by people when he went out.

It is easy to dodge an open attack, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. With someone protecting you, you will always feel at ease.

It so happened that when she went to visit Lady Wang at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion that day, Lady Wang gave her two maids:

"They are both martial artists. One of them can easily handle three or five men. Take these two with you when you go out. They will give you peace of mind."

Nian Xi said hesitantly, "Madam, you... know?"

Mrs. Wang chuckled, "Everyone has their youth. It's just beating someone up. Did you suffer any loss?"

Nian Xi shook her head, "I was the one who beat her."

Mrs. Wang was satisfied and said, "Then take them with you for the next two days and don't leave."

Nian Xi wished she could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

She also didn't know how Mrs. Wang knew about her beating someone. She felt as embarrassed now as she had beaten him so hard back then.

She is a gentle, kind, quiet and beautiful lady~

How can one be so powerful and domineering as to fight with others?

It's so embarrassing.

Mrs. Wang saw her embarrassment and smiled to help her out, "You are not the kind of person who acts on impulse."

There must be a reason for beating someone.

Nian Xi agreed and said frankly, "I didn't hit her on impulse, but made the decision after careful consideration."

Mrs. Wang was amused by her sincere look and couldn't stop laughing.

After Xiaoliu went to the battlefield, Nianxi often came to the mansion to see her, and Mrs. Wang really liked her.

At this moment, she hugged Nianxi and was very supportive, "Yes, this is very good, it won't embarrass yourself. Don't be afraid if something happens, you have your aunt and Gu to support you."

Gu Chengye and his son fought several brilliant battles at the front. Especially Gu Ci, who was only a captain when he left, is now the deputy commander of the whole army. He only needs to defeat the Liang enemy again, and he will be promoted to a marquis and prime minister in no time.

The Crown Prince's ceremony at Mount Tai this time was also meant to commend the Gu family for their meritorious service in warding off the enemy and to offer sacrifices to the ancestors of heaven and earth.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion became prosperous again.

There is no longer the same desolate scene as before.

Nian Xi respected Madam Wang very much in her heart, and now she felt a little embarrassed to hear her supporting her in beating someone.

She is not an unreasonable person.

However——

"It can actually be done more covertly."

Nian Xi's tone was full of regret. "I have no experience, so I just pinched where people can see. My cousin said that pinching the waist hurts the most. I won't be so blatant next time."

This time, Mrs. Wang laughed so hard that tears came out of her eyes.

After chatting and laughing for a while, Mrs. Wang suddenly said, "Actually, those two people were sent back by Xiaoliu. He was worried about you."

Nian Xi's eyelashes drooped slightly when she heard that, and she hummed.

In fact, she guessed it.

Judging from the schedule, I should have heard about Prince Jing's remark.

She did not write to him because it would not solve any problems except to make him worried. He had his own mission and responsibilities.

But he always heard it from other sources.

Nian Xi used to be a very "small" woman.

Her heart was filled with affection and love, so when Pei Jian found it increasingly difficult to respond to this feeling, and even when there were other people involved in this feeling, she felt so painful and helpless.

When Pei Jian was pursuing a career in government, she did not follow his footsteps and help her husband rise to the top like most noble ladies in the capital. She became the one who held him back.

Nianxi was very kind and genuine at that time, but she was too easily hurt.

Because her heart rests on the mercy of others.

And when Pei Jian forgot, his heart also withered.

So she was reborn, longing to be loved.

Fortunately, she met Gu Ci.

A passionate and reckless man.

She was healed with care, filled with love, nourished by rain and dew, and flourishing...

She regained the ability to love.

Then, Gu Ci also left.

Are you sad?

Very sad.

But besides sadness, she got something else.

For example, acceptance, for example, courage.

She is no longer the young lady who lives in a square house and spends her time studying drinks or perfume making every day.

She met heroines like Madam Chengjing, she rescued women like Cuilian who were beaten by their husbands, and she witnessed many sufferings in the world.

Her life is no longer just about love.

Even though she has always longed for it, she will never be entangling it and lose herself again.

No matter who she's with, it's for one reason only:

He is good and I am not bad either.

They are all growing into their best selves.

Whether it is Nian Xi, Gu Ci who is far away on the battlefield, Zhou Yanli, or even Pei Jian, everyone is meeting a better version of themselves.

"Xiao Liu only said that he would send these two people to you, and didn't say anything else."

Mrs. Wang smiled and sighed, "Xiao Liu, you are too soft-hearted."

In terms of selfishness, Mrs. Wang certainly hopes that Nianxi will become their daughter-in-law, but sometimes people cannot be too selfish, and she knows what Xiaoliu means.

Hearing this, Nian Xi looked at the clear and pure sky outside the window with a pair of clear almond-shaped eyes filled with the tenderness of a water town, and said softly:

"Yeah, he's always a soft-hearted guy."

While they were talking, Pei Jian also arrived.

After Gu Ci left for the war, he would come to the mansion from time to time to sit for a while, to see if there was anything the mansion needed help with, or to chat with Mrs. Wang.

I didn’t expect that Nian Xi would be here this time too.

Seeing him coming, Nian Xi stood up and said goodbye.

Pei Jian had something to ask her.

He did not care about anything else. He spoke a few words to Mrs. Wang, put down the things he had brought, and quickly chased after him.

Before Nianxi got on the carriage, he stood at the door, panting slightly, and said straight to the point:

"You beat Xu Wanxin?"

It is true that good news never travels far, but bad news travels far and wide.

She is a gentle lady.

Nian Xi glared at him unhappily and said, "Are you here to call your cousin to task?"