Chapter 33 Sure enough
Gu Wan was interrupted and was speechless. Her little lady was really becoming less and less gentle. She grumbled in her heart, but smiled ingratiatingly on her face. "Yin'er, you're joking. I'm trying to get ahead of you. Let's eat first, eat first."
After the meal, the two of them seemed not to care much and fell asleep in each other's arms as usual. The next day, Gu Wan still prepared breakfast before the young lady woke up. She knew that her emotional intelligence was touching and often hurt her lady's heart, so she tried to share more of the burden in life. Even if it was a small effort, she would try her best to feel at ease. Perhaps this was the most considerate thing she could think of within her IQ.
The days in the academy were just like any other. Zhao Yunzhong would always find a chance to run into Gu Wanlai every day. Even if she was slow-witted, she would have noticed something unusual. She was afraid that the young lady's worries were not groundless. Moreover, she was in a sensitive period now and absolutely did not dare to have anything to do with Zhao Yunzhong anymore.
Liu Yin'er is becoming more and more comfortable in the restaurant. Perhaps it is because there are too many injustices against women in this era, so many talented women are buried. Fortunately, she was born in the mountains and now she has finally discovered her strengths and can use them.
And the letter from Gu Wan's uncle Lu Zhi seemed to have never existed, and was selectively forgotten by the couple.
The autumn wind in the south is mild and cool, blowing on the face, which seems to make people feel more cheerful. Today is Saturday again. Early in the morning, the teachers of the academy organized a one-day autumn outing to show off their literary talent. Liu Yiner had nothing to do, so she simply went back to Liujia Village with her brother to see her father. However, she was worried about this person.
"Awan, I will be back early tomorrow morning. Go home early after today's autumn outing. Don't stay outside alone at night, and don't drink alcohol." Liu Yin'er gave earnest advice before leaving, fearing that the person in front of her would be careless.
"Don't worry, Yin'er, I know all these things." Gu Wan looked at his wife with amusement, who looked like she was teaching a child. She was really a failure in life.
Gu Wan has always been very aloof outside, so she didn't know many of the teachers in the academy, and the only one she was familiar with was Zhao Yunzhong, so naturally, she and Zhao Yunzhong ended up together.
"Brother Gu has been very busy recently. If you need my help, please don't be shy." Zhao Yunzhong walked to Gu Wan's side in three or two steps, thinking about how to ease the relationship between the two.
Gu Wan suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He had nothing to do, but he kept making excuses. Now that they were traveling together, he felt that he had been judging others by his own standards. After all, he was a man in the eyes of others. How could there be so many unexpected things? "Brother Zhao, you worry too much. It's just an ordinary family matter. We don't have much time."
Zhao Yunzhong was smart enough not to ask any more questions. How could he not understand that this person was deliberately avoiding him? But it doesn't matter, there will always be a time. "It's a rare autumn day, so let's not think about those trivial things. Let's go and change our mood."
Gu Wan did not respond. She remembered that she had promised her wife to stay away from this man. Although she was a little worried, Zhao Yunzhong always gave her the feeling that something was wrong recently. She couldn't tell what was wrong. In short, it would be better to be cautious in what she said and did.
In the evening, someone suggested that several young scholars who claimed to be romantic find a tavern, and Gu Wan was also pulled into the group by Zhao Yunzhong. They thought that it should be fine if they were not alone together, so with this in mind, Gu Wan and Zhao Yunzhong sat together.
The young and energetic people were drinking and drinking. Gu Wan tried hard to stay awake. Seeing the darkening sky, she couldn't help but feel anxious. She promised her wife to go home early. "Brother Zhao, let's stop here today. It's getting late. I should go back."
"Brother Gu, what are you talking about? It's still very early. Are you afraid of your wife and don't dare to stay outside for long?" The talkative teacher sitting next to him heard this and deliberately teased the serious young teacher.
"Excuse me for joking around, everyone. To be honest, my wife went back to her parents' home today. I always go to bed early, so I'll take my leave now. I'm really sorry, and hope you can forgive me." Gu Wan thought he had greeted them politely enough, but he didn't expect that he was still dragged away to drink three cups as punishment before leaving. The most puzzling thing was that Zhao Yunzhong was also in cahoots with them.
Gu Wan didn't know how many drinks she had in the chaos before she walked home with one foot light and one foot heavy. If she had ignored Zhao Yunzhong who was accompanying her, this day might have been perfectly spent.
"I live in the academy and am on the same route as Brother Gu. Why don't we go back together?" Zhao Yunzhong looked at Gu Wan, who was not quite sober. The bad nature that had been suppressed in his heart began to emerge faintly. Perhaps now was a good opportunity.
Gu Wan did not express any opinion, but tried to concentrate on his steps, striving to get home safely and quickly. However, the more anxious he was, the more impetuous he became, and his heart gradually became uneasy. As he arrived at the doorstep, his tense nerves relaxed in an instant, and his brain inevitably became a little confused.
"Brother Gu, let me open the door for you. You are so drunk. I will not leave until I see you go back to the room." A voice suddenly sounded beside him. Fortunately, it was an acquaintance. Before Gu Wan could react, he subconsciously handed over the key.
In Liujia Village, Liu Yiner saw her father whom she hadn't seen for a while. She was bored and had nothing to do. She regretted coming back. She should have gone with Ah Wan. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so anxious and restless. While making lunch, she was cutting potatoes, but her mind wandered to somewhere else. "Ah!" she cried out in pain. The absent-minded person cutting vegetables had indeed cut her hand.
"Sister, are you okay? Apply some medicine quickly." Liu Yang heard the sound from the kitchen and rushed over to see that his sister, who had been used to doing housework since childhood, had injured her hand for a rare occasion. Without having time to see the situation clearly, he turned around and went to the room to get medicine.
"It's okay, it's just... a minor injury." Before she finished her words, Liu Yin'er whispered the last two words as she looked at her brother who turned around and went back to his room. She put her fingers to her lips and sucked them, feeling more and more uneasy. Her hands and feet seemed to be curled up tightly and she couldn't stretch them as she wished. She held her chest and wondered what was going on.
Liu Yang looked at her sister who was in a trance and was worried. "Sister, are you missing your brother-in-law? It's okay, we will go back early tomorrow morning."
Liu Yiner blushed in front of her still younger brother. "What are you talking about? Who would think of that idiot? Go and write your words. I'm fine." Although she said she was fine, her heart was clanging and making chaotic noises, making her look a little absent-minded.
Then Gu Wan arrived at the bedside and found that there was a living person beside her. She had an extremely slow reflex arc and finally realized that something was wrong. She tried to press the solar plexus, but was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat.
The effect of being drunk to a certain extent is that the brain can think normally and the thoughts are still clear, but the hands and feet are out of control. A panic arose, and lightning flashed through Gu Wan's mind. In the chaotic pushing and resisting, his clothes were already half-undone.
The layers of cloth on her chest gradually became thinner, and a sense of despair rose in her heart. She wanted to say something but her mouth was out of control at this time. "Brother Zhao, stop it. The answer is what you think." Gu Wan raised her weak arms and grabbed Zhao Yunzhong's hand before she was completely exposed. Her brain finally controlled her lips and she uttered helpless and compromising words.
Zhao Yunzhong paused, and seeing that Gu Wan's eyes seemed to have regained clarity, he sat down beside the bed and said, "Brother Gu, no, Miss Gu, you have caused me so much trouble."
Gu Wan's mouth was bitter. Who harmed whom, and who would be spared by heaven? "Brother Zhao, you are joking. I just want to be an unknown little master and spend my life quietly with my wife. I hope you can help me."
"If you have any difficulties, tell me and I will do my best to help you." Zhao Yunzhong was still immersed in the joy of the truth and naturally ignored the key points in Gu Wan's words.
"Helping me conceal my identity and then treating me the same way as before is the biggest help." After saying that, Gu Wan himself felt it was ridiculous. Even if he was a fool, he should be able to see through Zhao Yunzhong's thoughts.
Zhao Yunzhong stood up, looked at Gu Wan steadily, and said heavily, "You should know me. Let's leave it at that for today. You should have a good rest. I will come to see you tomorrow." He urgently needed to sort out the situation.
Gu Wan sat in front of the bed, quietly watching Zhao Yunzhong leave. How could she sleep in this situation? He really asked for his own death. What kind of day would tomorrow bring?
The next day at noon, Liu Yiner got off the carriage and looked up to see the annoying person. Her mood immediately fell to the bottom. "I don't know why Mr. Zhao is guarding my door."
"It's Miss Liu. I just came to tell my younger sister that I have canceled the engagement this morning." When Zhao Yunzhong saw Liu Yiner, he felt in a good mood for the first time. He was more than capable of handling the situation, and a few casual words made the woman in front of him change her expression.
"What do you mean, Mr. Zhao? Please come into the room and talk." Zhao Yunzhong revealed too much information in just a few words. Liu Yiner looked around, fearing that he would say something inappropriate again, and hurriedly invited him into the courtyard to talk, but her heart was already in turmoil.
Liu Yiner brought him into the house and ignored him. She wanted to see her good husband first. She walked into the room quickly and saw the man sitting dejectedly in front of the bed. "Awan, are you okay?"
Gu Wan looked up when he heard the voice, his eyes were hot and he almost shed tears. As soon as he called out "Yin'er", he saw the person who followed his wife in, and his expression suddenly became panic-stricken.
"Husband, what happened when I was away?" Liu Yiner asked tentatively, still holding a glimmer of hope in her heart that perhaps things were not as bad as she had imagined.
"Yin'er, I..." Gu Wan looked at Liu Yin'er's cautious expression, stammering and unable to speak. What should she do?
"Let me tell you. Last night, I got drunk and sent her back. When I was helping her undress, I accidentally found out her identity. This morning, I called off the engagement. Miss Liu can now retire," Zhao Yunzhong interrupted self-righteously.
"Yin'er, it's not like that. Nothing happened between me and him. I'm not his younger sister. I... Yin'er..." When Gu Wan saw the look in Liu Yin'er's eyes, all the words of explanation got stuck in his throat.
"Mr. Zhao, please go back. My husband and I have something important to discuss. Please come back another day." Liu Yiner ignored Gu Wan and turned around to order Zhao Yunzhong to leave.
"Yes, yes, Mr. Zhao, please go back. My wife and I have something to discuss. Please come back another day. No, don't come another day." For the first time, Gu Wan agreed with his wife in his attitude towards Zhao Yunzhong.
Seeing the two people's cold attitude, Zhao Yunzhong knew that it was useless to stay, and it was not advisable to rush into matters of the heart. Now that the biggest obstacle was gone, he had plenty of patience.
Seeing Zhao Yunzhong was about to leave, Liu Yiner looked back at Gu Wan and followed him out. When she reached the yard, she responded to the man's voice with her mouth twitching a few times, and finally put aside her pride and said, "Mr. Zhao, please stay."
"Oh? What do you have to say?" Zhao Yunzhong stopped curiously. He wanted to see what this country girl had to say.
"A gentleman helps others to achieve their goals. Ah Wan and I are in love with each other. I hope Mr. Zhao can help us." Liu Yiner bent slightly and saluted Zhao Yunzhong, but her lowered eyes became more and more burning as if they were burned by fire. How could she save her relationship and not lose Ah Wan?
"Oh! Have you heard that a gentleman will not do evil for others? How can you be considered as being in love? What a joke! I advise you to let Wanmei go, and spare yourself as well. I will definitely save her. Just take care of yourself." Zhao Yunzhong waved his sleeves and left without taking it seriously. What a ridiculous girl! The two women were simply the most ridiculous thing in the world.
"You..." Liu Yin'er raised her head dejectedly, looking at the blue sky above her head. Layers of clouds were dispersing and gathering. There were too many rules in this world that could not be violated. Where should they go?
Returning to the room, Liu Yiner pursed her lips at the person still sitting in front of the bed and said, "Have you eaten yet? I brought some food back. Eat something first, don't starve yourself."
Gu Wan stood up flattered. Didn't her mistress blame her? She had made such a mess of things, but nothing happened. She thought she could avoid being blamed, but after the meal she realized that the storm after silence was more terrible than quarreling.
After clearing the dishes, Liu Yiner sat next to Gu Wan, grabbed her hand and placed it on the corner of her mouth, clinging to it with affection, and said softly, "Ah Wan, you came home very late yesterday, you must have drunk a lot of wine, and your clothes were taken off. I told you not to drink, I told you to go home early alone, I told you to stay away from that man, why didn't you believe me?"
"Yin'er, I don't disbelieve you. It's my fault. I was wrong. You can hit me and scold me. Please don't be like this, okay, Yin'er." Gu Wan held Liu Yin'er's face in fear, his heart beating alarmingly fast.
"What's wrong with me? I can't make you behave. You are always like this, Awan, you are always like this. What do you think I should do? Are you going to marry that man? Can you make that man shut up?" Liu Yiner's heart sank deeper and deeper, and her voice became slower and softer. She had never gotten anything, but at this moment she felt like she had lost the world.
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The author has something to say:
I seriously considered whether to put an anti-theft seal, but after a long struggle, I decided not to. It's not that I'm kind.
I think the purpose of writing is to have more people read it. They may not respect the fruits of my labor, but they will read it after all.
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