Chapter 17 She likes to give advice, but she loves herself more.

After Nian Xi and Gu Ci offered incense, they went to the back mountain for fun, and Pei Jian did not follow them.

After they left, he walked into the main hall of Taiqing Palace alone and summoned the Taoist boy to question him.

"The believers want the talisman?"

The Taoist boy looked respectful as he led the way in front of Pei Jian to the side hall. "This talisman was drawn by the immortal himself and was offered before the Three Pure Ones. Believers need to add some incense and come to pick it up after forty-nine days."

Pei Jian paused, "Not immediately? I can add more incense."

His expression was gloomy, his jaw was set, and he exuded an aura of dominance. He stared at the Taoist child in front of him with a frown.

The little Taoist boy felt a chill on his back when he was stared at. He explained tremblingly, "No, it won't work. This talisman was drawn by the temple master Zhang Zhenren himself, and it needs to be offered for forty-nine days before it will work. Now, it won't work."

Therefore, what he lost in his previous life was not only a talisman paper, but also the feelings he was unaware of.

Pei Jian withdrew his gaze, responded coldly, turned and left.

The little Taoist boy didn't dare to pull his brother to complain until he was far away and sure he would not come back, "It's so scary, that person looks so good, but when he stares at you, it looks like he wants to eat you."

Seeing that his junior was really scared, the elder brother consoled him, "The believer may have encountered something unpleasant. Well, don't think too much about it. There are many people here today, so go and get busy."

The little Taoist boy curled his lips.

He didn't tell his fellow apprentice that he saw the man standing outside the temple and staring at a female devotee for a long time.

The female devotee was very beautiful and gentle. Although he was a monk, he couldn't help but take a few more glances at her.

But no matter what, the female devotee has a male devotee by her side, who is equally handsome and dignified, and the two of them look particularly well-matched standing together.

The little Taoist boy secretly thought that if he were that female believer, he would not choose that murderer just now!

…

Gu Ci sent Nianxi home.

He walked very slowly along the way. He hoped to stay with Nianxi for a little longer, a little longer.

But no matter how long the road is, it will eventually come to an end.

When we arrived at the gate of Wen's residence on Yiqiao Street, Gu Ci made small talk, "Does your leg still hurt?"

Nianxi did ride a horse today. But it was not on the snow, but Gu Ci's horse. Seeing her tangled fear and yearning, Gu Ci took the reins and took her for a walk.

Nian Xi shook her head, "It doesn't hurt."

"Well...what do you want to eat? You didn't eat much for lunch, how about I go to Ruyi Zhai and bring you a bowl of old duck soup?"

"No, there's dinner at home."

"So what do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll bring it to you after I get off duty."

Nian Xi smiled helplessly.

In fact, she was a little tired after being outside for a day. But Gu Ci was different. He had endless energy, enthusiasm, and restlessness, and his whole body exuded a strong, fresh and hot breath.

It was a kind of youthful and vigorous power that Nian Xi could not resist.

So she hooked her finger at Gu Ci and whispered, "Come with me."

Gu Ci was brought to the left corner door of the Wen residence. When the gatekeeper, Mrs. Li, saw her eldest daughter, she hurriedly opened the door.

Nian Xi pointed at Gu Ci and said to Mrs. Wang, "If he comes in the future, just go to the backyard to find me."

Gu Ci had been coming here quite frequently recently, and even Wang Po, a servant, knew that she was the future aunt of the Wen family. The young man was in high spirits, so it was nothing to want to meet her secretly.

So Mrs. Wang agreed without hesitation.

Gu Ci didn't understand what was going on until Nian Xi led him in. He saw a small garden behind the gate. After passing the garden, he came to the hanging flower gate leading to the inner courtyard. Only then did he understand what Nian Xi meant.

"My brother must be back."

Nian Xi joked, "If he sees you, he won't be able to enjoy his dinner. At least let him go and let him pass the palace examination tomorrow."

"If you have anything to say in the future, please wait for me in the garden. Mrs. Wang's little daughter is on duty in my room, so it won't be a problem."

Gu Ci felt that this day was as beautiful as a dream.

He opened his mouth and was about to speak, but Nian Xi said first, "Not allowed today!"

Gu Ci was stunned.

Nian Xi smiled and spoke again, her voice soft and tender, with the coquettishness and tenderness of a young girl, "My feet are sore from walking, I need to go back and rest."

Nian Xi was acting coquettishly with him.

At this moment, Gu Ci could only smile foolishly and nod, with no other reaction.

He always felt that he liked Nianxi much more than Nianxi liked him.

Nianxi is generous, gentle, considerate, and beautiful. She is very comfortable in this relationship. Many times, Gu Ci feels that even if the person next to her is not him, it is the same for Nianxi.

She is always indifferent.

But that's no cause for complaint.

He is a man, so it is his duty to give more. Love is not a fair thing.

Nianxi's response was always a surprise, and he savored it carefully and was deeply moved.

Gu Ci took a step forward, picked up Nianxi's hand and gently held it in his palm, his eyes shining brightly, "You go in first, I'll leave after you leave."

Nian Xi smiled and walked towards the inner courtyard with two maids. When she reached the door with hanging flowers and looked back, Gu Ci was still standing there. When he saw her turn around, he waved his hand a few times, revealing a row of white teeth. Nian Xi also smiled. She looked at him a few more times before entering the inner courtyard.

After washing up and changing into a casual, half-worn dress, Nianxi went to the main courtyard to pay her respects.

Mrs. Li looked at her daughter's white face and asked with a smile, "Did you have fun today?"

Nian Xi nodded honestly. Being with Gu Ci, she felt free and comfortable, very relaxed and happy.

Li's smile deepened, "Then do you like Gu Jia Liulang?"

Nian Xi vaguely guessed A Niang's intention and nodded hesitantly.

Li stopped beating around the bush and said with a smile, "I have already informed Madam Wang. We are just waiting for the letter from the Duke of Zhenguo, and then they will come to propose marriage!"

"I used to worry that his family was a military commander and would go to the battlefield in the future, but Madam Wang said that his family already has three men in the northern border, and his little six will never go to the front line in his lifetime."

Li smiled and sighed, "Mother doesn't ask you to be rich, she just wants you to marry into a good family. Although the Gu family is a high-class family, I can see from my cold eyes that Gu Ci is not the kind of spoiled child who sleeps with prostitutes every day. And I can see that he is sincere to you..."

The more Li looked at Gu Ci and this marriage, the more satisfied she was. However, Nian Xi's heart slowly sank.

marriage--

For the women in this world, it is a guarantee, a promise, and a commitment to stay together.

But to her, it was a shackle and a cage, something she wanted to avoid as much as possible.

She just wanted to enjoy the present and never thought about the future.

She had been so happy these days, completely immersed in the love given by Gu Ci, that she had forgotten the premise of this matter, which was the tacit consent of her parents and the rules of worldly affairs.

Rebirth is like a beautiful dream to Nian Xi, allowing her to imagine another possibility in life.

So she was uninhibited, even presumptuous.

Because in her subconscious, she didn't believe that there was a second chance in life. She reminded herself all the time to enjoy the present moment, just because she didn't want to leave any regrets for this dream.

But her mother's words were like a wake-up call, telling her that everything before her eyes was real and down-to-earth, and she had to be responsible for her actions.

Do you want to marry Gu Ci?

Nian Xi was shaking my head in my heart.

If she were just a young girl, she would consider being with Gu Ci forever, looking forward to the happiness of growing old together.

But she had experienced a silent marriage. At that time, she was more passionate and persistent than she is now, but the ending was extremely disappointing.

Nian Xi refused to believe that a love could last forever. She was afraid to approach that square prison again and put on the shackles called wife.

She likes to give advice, but she loves herself more.

She knew that such an idea was shocking, but at this stage, Nianxi could not accept forming an alliance with anyone.

"Mother, actually I..."

Nian Xi was just about to make up an excuse when the maid Ying Guo quietly came in through the curtain and winked at her.

Sakura's mother is Wang Po, who guards the corner gate.

Nian Xi couldn't help but frown. Didn't she tell Gu Ci not to come to see her today?

"Mother, I suddenly remembered that I didn't bring the tourmaline beads I specially ordered for you at Sanqing Temple today. I'll get them when I get back."

After saying that, he was about to leave.

Li didn't suspect anything and laughed and scolded behind him, "You think I'm stupid. You interrupted me when I was about to get down to business. Take the beads and give them back to me."

Nian Xi hurried out of the main courtyard, her heart in a mess.

She regretted being so close to Gu Ci.

I was hesitant for a moment.

Who knew that when we walked to the small garden, the person waiting there was not Gu Ci at all!