Chapter 81: The fire is boiling, the flowers are blooming

Seeing Nian Xi being treated like a star and smiling like a flower, Xu Wanxin couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

What is it about Wen Nianxi that is worthy of others' liking?

Superficial beauty?

Stupid personality?

Or do you have some cooking skills and have two drinks that you can serve up?

She was disdainful of Wen Nianxi, and at the same time, she was deeply jealous.

These evil intentions originally come from nature.

Before Wen Nianxi came to the capital, she had always been the focus of everyone's attention. Because of her reputation as a talented woman and her graceful and beautiful appearance, everyone always praised her and paid a lot of attention to her.

But when Wen Nianxi came, she snatched away her charm.

But if that were all, it wouldn't be disgusting enough.

Just cousin...

Wen Nianxi stole all of Pei Yan's attention.

Many times, at the door of "Fu Sheng Ban Guan", Gu Ci was waiting on the opposite street. When Wen Nianxi ran towards him with light steps, they didn't know that Pei Jian was standing in a hidden corner, silently watching Wen Nianxi's receding back, without moving for a long time.

Xu Wanxin didn’t understand before, what use is there if the self-torture tactic is not used in front of the real target?

What can I do if I express my deep affection to the air?

Then she understood.

It’s not that Pei Jian doesn’t want to, it’s that he doesn’t dare.

He was afraid that Wen Nianxi would bother him, he was afraid of disturbing her, but he couldn't help thinking about her, so he came quietly and left quietly.

All of Pei Jian's loneliness and desolation was only seen by Xu Wanxin.

She was almost in tears.

Her cold-hearted cousin will one day be so affectionate.

He is actually a romantic man.

At the same time, she was wild with joy.

How could her cousin easily be satisfied with the love she couldn't get? It would be better to let him taste the bitterness and know the pain of not being able to get the love.

Obviously, they are the ones who should be together for life.

So she wanted to show off with Xing Yuan.

No matter how promiscuous she was, or how she slept with women, she was always innocent and ignorant, and she always listened to her cousin. It was her cousin who told her to find a man early, and that’s why she fell into the trap of the playboy…

She was destined to be hurt.

What does it matter if her cousin has no feelings for her?

She was such a soft and weak person that when she was deeply hurt, she would win his sympathy and pity.

After all, she was the girl Pei Jian's mother loved most when she was alive.

My cousin won't ignore her.

As long as she can get closer to him, no longer at such a distant distance, she will definitely get what she wants. My cousin now has weaknesses and soft spots, and is no longer a copper wall or iron wall.

No one is better at doing this than her.

She would never give up.

Thinking of this, Xu Wanxin cheered up again.

Looking at Wen Nianxi, who was surrounded by people and smiling brightly, she showed a sweet smile on her face: You can be proud for a while longer, and I will deal with you soon after I conquer my cousin.

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In the Treasure House, Nianxi and Wang Muyi are choosing jewelry.

The weather was getting colder day by day, and the light jewelry in the dressing table had lost its freshness, and some of them could not hold up the heavy jacket. Wang Muyi had wanted to come to the Treasure Pavilion to buy some jewelry a few days ago, but she had never had the time, so she and Nianxi took some time out today.

"Everyone in this capital has a pair of sharp eyes."

Wang Muyi picked up a kingfisher-inlaid gemstone pendant with a pattern of birds and flowers and held it on her head to imitate, sighing, "Once the good news from the northern border spread, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was in full swing, and the power was overwhelming. Even our small temple had people rushing to light the stove. Thanks to you, I also got a chance to benefit from it."

Nianxi knew what her cousin Xiaomu was talking about.

In the past two days, the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was crowded with people who came to pay respects and congratulate him. But for some reason, the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was closed, and the outsiders only said that the Duke was tired from the journey back to the capital and avoided seeing guests.

These people couldn't catch up with the hot pot, so they had to find another way. Those who knew that Xiao Nianxi had a close relationship with Gu Ci rushed to "Fu Sheng Ban He" to show their support.

Now the reservations for the private rooms in the store have been booked until the beginning of next spring.

Nian Xi could clearly feel that since Duke Zhenguo returned to the capital, those ladies and young ladies had become much more enthusiastic and friendly to her than before.

It is because of your majesty's golden words, saying that Duke Zhenguo Gu Chengye is the god of war of Dajing, and the sons of Duke Zhenguo's mansion are loyal to their country and are unparalleled in bravery.

He also conferred the title of Grand Tutor on Gu Chengye and granted him the vassal land of Henei.

All the descendants of the Gu family received rewards.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was full of glory and prestige, reaching the pinnacle.

Even ordinary people would show great respect to the Gu family when talking about them.

It’s because the Northern Liang cavalry was fierce, with strong soldiers and powerful horses.

In his early years, Emperor Gaozu had gathered 300,000 troops and fought a decisive battle with Northern Liang at Mount Baideng, but was defeated. Emperor Gaozu was injured in the battle and died. The Chanyu of Northern Liang even wrote a letter to humiliate the Queen Mother and wanted to summon her to the Northern Liang to sleep with him, thus humiliating the Jing Dynasty.

In the early days of Dajing, the country was weak and could only swallow its anger and offer countless gold and silver treasures when faced with such provocations. Over the past few decades, many princesses were forced to go to the grasslands to marry.

It can be said that the entire scene is waiting for this century-old victory.

Now, the news that the two generals of the Gu family had annihilated a battalion of cavalry from the Liang army was undoubtedly the prelude to victory.

These days, not only Nian Xi, but anyone who has any connection with the Gu family has been sought after.

Nian Xi didn't want to continue the topic, so she picked up a pair of cloud-shaped gold silk inlaid gemstones and asked her cousin Mu, "Does this pair look good?"

Wang Muyi hummed, "It is indeed noble, but a little old-fashioned."

"It's perfect for my mother and aunt. One for each of them. They will definitely be happy."

"But I made some money." Wang Muyi laughed, "No, you have to help me find a good one, otherwise you will give this hair cover to my mother, and when I go back next time, she will definitely scold me for being heartless."

Nian Xi said slowly, "Auntie, what you said is true."

Wang Muyi was stunned for a moment before she reacted. She laughed and scolded Nian Xi for being so cunning. The two of them laughed for a while and finally picked out a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets.

Thinking of her mother-in-law and sister-in-law at home, Wang Muyi was about to pick two more pieces at random, but was suddenly surprised, "When I came here a while ago, the earrings were plain, how come after so long, they are still the same two styles?

Zhenbao Pavilion is the largest jewelry shop in Beijing. On the second floor, there are special compartments for entertaining female guests, and each compartment has a maid serving on the side.

Upon hearing this, the waitress apologized, "Recently, there is a distinguished guest in the store who loves earrings. We have launched many new styles, and he bought them all."

Wang Muyi was even more surprised, "Bought them all?"

The waitress nodded. "Yes, I bought them all."

"How much do you like earrings?" Wang Muyi and Nianxi looked at each other, becoming more and more curious. "Madam or Miss? How old are you?"

Could it be some noble lady she knew?

The maid shook her head, "I'm sorry, Madam, the master does not allow us to disclose the guest's private affairs."

Wang Muyi was not the kind of person who could make things difficult for others. After hearing this, he stopped asking questions and started looking at bracelets, rings and the like.

"By the way, why haven't I seen Gu Ci recently? He usually treats you like a lifetime, but why has he been less around these past two days?"

Nian Xi doesn’t know either.

Since returning from the Duke of Zhenguo, Gu Ci seems to have become very busy.

During this period, apart from sending a few words to his attendant Xie Qiu, he never showed up.

Given his personality, this is irrational.

No one understands Gu Ci's clinginess better than Nianxi.

She didn't know why, but she had been feeling anxious lately and couldn't sleep well at night.

But I didn't dare tell anyone else, and I just felt more and more unsettled.

"Maybe there's something going on in the mansion."

Wang Muyi saw the expression on Nianxi's face and asked tentatively, "Did you have a fight?"

According to Gu Ci's usual behavior, he should be waiting outside the Treasure Pavilion by now. It's so strange that he hasn't shown up for several days!

Nian Xi didn't want to make cousin Mu worry, so she smiled and said, "We never quarrel."

Wang Muyi glanced at her and said bitterly, "I shouldn't have said such words."

Nian Xi smiled on her face, but she was still uneasy in her heart.

The next morning, Gu declined to take a day off and went to Wen's residence as usual. He only spoke a few words to Nianxi and then hurried back.

Nian Xi asked him, "What happened?"

Gu Ci smiled and said, "Everything is fine. It's just that my father has come back and has a lot of things to do, so I haven't had time to accompany you these days."

Nian Xi looked at the dark circles under his eyes and said softly, "I have 'A Cup of Floating Life', where people come and go, and I never feel lonely every day. But you, it seems like you haven't slept well for a few days, which makes me worried."

Gu Ci listened to her soft words, his heart filled with tenderness. He stroked her head and comforted her, "It's something in the court... But don't worry, my father and brother have experienced this many times, it's okay."

He refused to say, and Nian Xi didn't want to keep asking. She just looked up and smiled, "That day I heard from cousin Mu that Fanlou had just launched a new hot pot, which was delicious. She invited me but I didn't accept, and I was waiting for you to come with me."

I have been busy with many things these past two days, and my heart is always heavy.

Only in this moment beside Nianxi, looking at her gentle smile and listening to her soft words, even the breath is sweet. I smiled and replied, "Okay, I'll pick you up tomorrow and we'll go eat hotpot together."

However, the next day, Gu Ci only sent Xie Qiu to deliver the message, but he broke the appointment for some reason.

Nian Xi was a little worried, so she called Wang Po over to question her.