Chapter 6 People still need to eat good food

When Nianxi returned home, her elder brother Wen Qingheng was talking excitedly about today's discussion at Chongming Building. "Pei Shizhang is really brilliant. He can stand alone against three people and remain calm in the face of danger..."

Nianxi didn't want to listen to the story about Pei Jian. She was about to go back to her room to wash up, but Li saw her first:

"Nian'er is back."

Nian Xi had no choice but to go into the main room to greet her parents and brothers.

Wen Qingheng was a talkative person, and his father always valued talent. Upon hearing this, he clapped his hands and said, "This boy will become a great man."

Then he asked, "Why don't you invite him home to have a talk?"

In the previous life, it was Nian Xi who urged Pei Jian to be invited home.

Before Wen Qingheng could feel upset, Li spoke first, "Nian'er Yunying is unmarried, what are you doing inviting a man from outside to your home?"

The father and son kept silent when they met.

"Did you have any fun during our spring outing today?" Mrs. Li had a different kind of friendly expression when facing her daughter.

Nian Xi said casually, "It wasn't anything interesting, but I did meet an interesting man."

Li smiled and asked, "What do you mean?"

"She's good-looking and has a nice personality."

"What's your height and build? Who is your son?"

Nianxi has reached the age of marriage. Li does not seek to marry into a wealthy family, but only hopes that her daughter can marry a man she likes and live a smooth life.

At this moment, the Wen father and son no longer cared about Pei Shizhang. They all stared at Nian Xi, fearing that she would say something about her lover's affairs and hurt their hearts.

Fortunately, Nian Xi didn't want to continue, "It hasn't even started yet."

Li wanted to ask more, but Nianxi could only act coquettishly, "Mother, I'm starving after being away for a day. When will you serve me dinner?"

Li had no choice but to give up.

At bedtime, the maid Xingyue asked her, "Didn't Miss agree to an appointment with Master Gu during the day? Why didn't you tell Madam?"

Although the current social atmosphere is open, the Gu and Wen families are not old friends and their contacts are not frequent. It is not easy for Gu Ci to make an appointment with Nan Xi.

Nian Xi looked at the girl with green hair and rosy face in the mirror, and said in a tone that was full of indifference, "He asked me out, so he should figure out a way himself. If he is not even willing to put in this little effort, then what's the point?"

In her previous life, she was devoted to Pei Jian. Even for trivial matters like going out, she always made excuses for herself and refused to let Pei Jian worry.

This time, she doesn't want to get used to anyone anymore.

Facts have proved that Gu Ci is a thoughtful person.

On the third day of the spring outing in Qushui, the Xingwuhou Mansion sent a message, inviting Nianxi to come over to the mansion to appreciate the flowers, and the time was set on the day when the Imperial College was closed.

The wife of the Crown Prince of Xingwu was Gu Ci's eldest sister.

Li naturally agreed.

So on the day of the holiday, Nianxi stood gracefully in front of the Xingwu Marquis's mansion in a jadeite smoke silk dress. Not surprisingly, she saw Gu Ci waiting at the door and asked with a smile:

"Have you been waiting long?"

Gu Ci originally thought that Nian Xi would ask him why he was at the gate of Xingwu Hou.

He had already prepared his words, but she didn't even ask.

It seemed like a natural understanding, nothing needed to be said.

"No." Gu Ci's face was a little hot, and he walked forward. "My eldest sister is in the flower room. I'll take you there."

The wife of the prince of Xingwu was a very kind woman. After the visit, she just said that she was busy with household chores:

"The peonies in the garden are in full bloom. Xiaoliu brought a horse here today and tied it up in the stable. It's a rare good horse. Nianxi, why don't you go and take a look at the excitement?"

So thoughtful and considerate.

Nian Xi understood that this was all Gu Ci's arrangement.

On the way to the horse farm, Nian Xi frowned, "You teach me to ride a horse, and you have to arrange so many things. Will it be very hard?"

It's not hard to refuse a job, but it's even more gratifying that the girl can see his intentions.

He deliberately said in a deep voice, "I am very strict when I am a riding master, so you must be careful."

Nian Xi heard this and stopped walking seriously. Her eyes were clear and bright, like stars shining with water light. She stretched out her slender and tender white hands under Gu Ci's eyes and said seriously, "The student is clumsy, please be gentle with the punishment when the time comes."

Gu Ci lowered his eyes and looked at those hands, then couldn't help but laugh.

The sunlight was bright, and a breeze blew by, causing apricot and white petals to fall and float over the two people.

Only then did Nian Xi notice Gu Ci's outfit today. He was wearing a narrow-sleeved, waisted short top with a leather belt that accentuated his slender waist. His long legs exuded a sense of power as he walked.

A brand new spring day, a brand new man.

Deep in my heart, I feel a long-lost happiness.

People really need to eat good food.

Gu Ci prepared a very beautiful and gentle pony for Nianxi. Its four hooves were all white, and its body was shiny black, which was very special. It was not very old, and would come close to rub against the palm of the person when feeding it candy.

“It’s called Treading Snow.”

Nian Xi first got close to the horse for a while, and then Gu Ci helped her mount the horse.

The reins were rough and hard, but Gu Ci was very considerate and even prepared gloves for Nianxi.

"My father and brother were away from home all year round, leaving only my mother and three sisters at home. Although they were the elders, they were still girls after all. Although I was the youngest, I always paid attention to these things."

This is a disguised explanation for his meticulous attitude towards women.

He also hinted that his family was simple, warm and harmonious, and there was no such thing as disputes between wives and concubines.

Pei Jian never paid attention to these little things. No matter if Nianxi changed her clothes or hairstyle, he would never notice it unless she told him.

He is too busy.

He was so busy revitalizing his family and seizing power that he couldn't pay any attention to the big and small matters of the people around him.

Nian Xi wore brand new suede gloves and smiled, "I understand, Mr. Gu."

When Gu Ci heard this new name, he felt that summer had come early. He felt hot all over and couldn't help laughing.

The rest of the teaching went smoothly.

One was very patient, the other was smart and dexterous. After half an hour, Nianxi was able to walk slowly in the racecourse without having to worry about the leash.

She was very happy and turned around to wave to Gu Ci, but unexpectedly the horse suddenly leaped, and Nian Xi's slender body swung, her waist was as soft as a willow, and it bent in a graceful arc, and she was about to fall -

Seeing this, Gu Ci took a few steps forward, grabbed the reins, jumped onto the horse with both arms, and clamped his legs around the horse's belly, forcing the horse to stop.

The incident happened suddenly, and he was afraid that Nian Xi would be thrown off the horse, so he used all his strength in a hurry, and his arms were like iron arms, wrapping around Nian Xi's waist.

Nian Xi felt pain and tears welled up in her eyes. She turned around and looked at Gu Ci.

The spring light reflected on the girl's soft cheeks, and the light in her eyes was like broken gold, rippling. The two of them got closer, and Gu Ci saw clearly that what was dancing in the girl's eyes was not tears, but wine that made people lose themselves.

He suddenly dismounted, but he was vaguely aware that something was breaking out from the bottom of his heart.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault," Gu said apologetically, "Are you scared?"

Nian Xi was helped off the horse by him, and she shook her head with a smile, "It was me who didn't hold the reins tightly, Mr. Gu should punish me."

As she spoke, she really stretched out her hand with her palm facing up.

But it was obvious that he was not sincere, because he was wearing suede gloves on his hands.

Gu Ci was relieved to see that she was not in serious trouble. He lowered his eyes and looked at the hand that was reaching out to him for the second time. He couldn't help but pat it gently.

Even though he was wearing gloves, Gu Ci still felt a tingling sensation where they touched, which flowed along his fingertips all the way back to his heart, making his heart swell and tremble.

"This is your first day of riding, so stop here today. Otherwise, your legs will get sore if you ride for too long."

Think of doing good and follow it.

The two went to the pavilion to rest.

I have never had such a pleasant and enjoyable experience in consulting.

It was not until the maid invited them back to the flower hall for tea and gently reminded them that it was getting late that he realized how time had passed so quickly.

He and Nianxi seemed to have endless things to talk about.

He thought that most ladies from noble families were interested in flowers, powder, music, chess, calligraphy and painting, which were topics that he was not very interested in.

But that’s not the case.

No matter what he said, she could always respond with witty remarks and would not just agree with him, which made Gu Ci feel extremely happy and relaxed.

She is so pitiful and lovely.

Every frown, smile, gesture and movement, all hits his heart!

"She is my true love!"

After returning to the Imperial College, Gu Ci couldn't wait to share the good news with his good brother Pei Jian.