Chapter 30: Pretend to know nothing.

"Miss, it's a servant."

Xingyue's voice came from outside the door.

Nian Xi breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed her expression a little, only to be surprised to find that her back was covered in cold sweat.

Lanzhi was there too. "The door is closed, Miss, are you... okay?"

The two maids didn't know what was going on inside the door, and they thought something was wrong with Nian Xi, so they locked the door.

Nian Xi said, "You guys wait outside for a while."

Xingyue didn't understand what was going on. "Master Gu cares about Miss and is afraid that you might feel too hot, so he bought some lactose real snow downstairs and asked me to bring it up. This food melts easily. Master Gu has warned that if the crushed ice melts, Miss will not like it anymore."

Nian Xi tried to keep her voice as calm as possible so as not to cause any disturbance to the people outside. "I'm afraid my menstrual period has come early."

It's time for menstruation, so it's not suitable to drink iced drinks.

"There are some spare clothes in the car. I'll get them now."

"I will fetch a basin of water."

After the two maids left, there was no more sound outside the door. Nian Xi frowned, stared at Pei Yan, and said with disgust, "Why don't you leave?"

When he heard Gu Ci's name just now, Pei Jian couldn't help but use some force when he grabbed her. Now seeing Nian Xi's wrist turned red, he said nothing and took a few steps back.

Pei Jian was also extremely fed up with the current situation. He said in a cold voice, "I told you everything at Jiaomen that day. He will go to the northern border soon. Do you want to follow him?"

Nian Xi did not answer but asked, "Is Gu Ci the future champion marquis?"

Pei Jian pursed his lips and nodded in agreement.

Nian Xi's eyes were cold, "This is my business, don't worry about it."

"Don't act on impulse."

As soon as he entered the room, Pei Jian was irritated by Nian Xi's red cheeks and lips, and did many irrational things. Now he calmed down and tried to reason with Nian Xi, "You still have family. I know your character. You won't abandon this place and leave without caring about everything."

"Since we already know the outcome, why continue making mistakes?"

"Break up with him as soon as possible to avoid getting hurt in the future."

Nian Xi didn’t understand why she was so fascinated by the man in front of her.

He openly said that he was doing good things for her, but deep down, he still couldn't escape the bad nature of men.

A woman is a man's property. Even if a man does not want her or like her, he will not allow others to touch her.

Nian Xi raised her eyes and said sarcastically, "He treats you as his best brother, so why don't you save him?"

Pei Yan's expression changed slightly. He knew she did it on purpose, but he was still irritated by her words. "Am I so despicable in your heart?"

He tried to hold her hand like he did just now, but Nian Xi refused to let him do so. She kicked over the rose chair in front of the table and backed away.

"That's fine, isn't it? Who says he will definitely leave?"

Pei Jian was helpless at her nonchalant attitude.

He rubbed his brows and spoke with a little tiredness, "Nianxi, I am not the prime minister now. I don't have that much power and energy, and I can't guarantee the future. In the current situation, everyone in the court thinks that Daliang is doomed and our army will win. It is very difficult to turn the tide."

Then he changed the subject, "If he is destined to leave, why waste time on him?"

"You can make better choices."

Nian Xi had been listening carefully until this point, when she couldn't help but burst out laughing, "A better choice, are you talking about yourself?"

Pei Jian pursed his thin lips and remained silent.

Nian Xi's eyebrows curved, and her tone was cheerful, "Pei Jian, you really don't understand women. I was able to waste thirteen years with you, why can't I spend some time with Gu Ci? He is so good, and has such a legendary and tragic future, I will only pity him more."

The gongs and drums outside were deafening, and the room with the windows closed seemed to be covered with a soundproof cover, and the muffled sound came in, making the room even quieter and more depressing. Nian Xi really didn't want to waste any more time, "I've said everything I need to say. I like him and want to be with him."

"I can even handle a divorce, so why should I be afraid of a separation?"

"No matter what the future holds, at least at this moment, I am happy. You pursue your fame and fortune, and I will live my happy life. We will go our separate ways."

"I'll say it one last time, don't bother me again."

Pei Jian stared at Nian Xi.

He came here today, originally wanting to have a good talk with her.

As her former husband, he had the responsibility and obligation to advise her that resigning was not a good outcome.

But he misunderstood Nian Xi's real needs, or rather, he never understood.

What she wanted was not even a visible future, but to reject the childish and grand, illusory enthusiasm and love that would be blown away by the wind.

She just wants to be present.

She understood what she was thinking better than anyone else, and he couldn't persuade her at all.

Pei Jian didn't say anything else, and he didn't want to listen to her nonsense about liking to make excuses. He was silent for a while, then turned and left.

After Pei Jian left, Nian Xi hurriedly opened the window, but the dragon boat race had already ended.

Gu Ci specially learned how to steer the boat for her, but she never even saw it. In her past and present lives, her mood for the Dragon Boat Festival was once again ruined by Pei Jian.

Nian Xi caught a glimpse of the jewelry box on the table, and without thinking, she threw the box against the wall.

…

When Gu Ci came back, the paint on his face had been washed off, and he had changed his clothes, returning to his former elegant appearance.

Nian Xi calmed down and asked after seeing what he was wearing, "Why did you change clothes so quickly?"

"I've been sweating a lot, I was afraid I'd stink you." Gu Ci walked over, took her hand in a familiar way, and asked with a smile, "Did you watch my game?"

Nian Xi remained expressionless and answered irrelevantly, "Are you satisfied with the result?"

Gu Ci played with her hands and said without raising his eyebrows, "I'm a little disappointed that I didn't take first place."

Only then did Nian Xi notice the loss in Gu Ci's mood.

She looked towards him.

Gu Ci was also looking at her without blinking.

Those eyes were passionate and sincere, full of her.

What Nianxi said to Pei Jian just now was not just an angry remark. Regardless of whether Gu Ci would end up like in his previous life, at least for now, they had each other.

As for the road ahead, who can really know?

Nian Xi walked forward, put her arms around his waist, and leaned lightly on his young chest. Listening to his vigorous heartbeat, she said softly, "In my heart, you are number one."

“You’re a hero.”

Gu Ci lowered his head, resting his forehead against hers, and chuckled, "A hero who can't even control a dragon boat?"

Nian Xi shook her head and said seriously, "You are an unrivaled hero, the hero who saved me."

Gu Ci paused slightly, then hugged her back with both arms, very tightly.

"I just want to be your hero."

"good."

Gu Ci gave her a pious kiss on the top of her head.

In a place where Nianxi couldn't see, his eyes were fixed on the open jewelry box in the corner of the wall. Inside it lay a pair of familiar white jade earrings...

He pretended to know nothing.

For example, the window was not opened until the end of the dragon boat race.

After lunch, he declined to take Nianxi to row the boat.

Tuoshan is beautiful, with purple clouds and mist. The peaks are dark blue, and the flowers and trees are lush. The Ningbi Pond at the foot of the mountain has clear water, which is collected by springs on the mountain. The breeze brings coolness, quiet and beautiful.

The boat was swaying in the lake. Nian Xi was held by Gu Ci, leaning in his arms, with his unique scent of sunshine on her nose.

The world was vast, with insects and birds chirping all around. It was so cozy and comfortable that she gradually fell into a deep sleep.

He let her lean on him, and put his arm lightly around her waist to prevent her from falling suddenly, but the blue veins on his arm vaguely revealed the unrest in his heart.

He could hear the sound of even breathing beside him. He didn't look down at her until she fell asleep. His eyes carefully traced her delicate eyebrows and eyes. He looked at her with his head down for as long as Nianxi slept. Even though his body was numb, he didn't move.

Finally, he gently kissed her forehead.

Nothing in the world is as beautiful and solid as having your loved one in your arms at this moment.