Chapter 272 Deliberately Making Mischief
Ms. Zhang had originally planned to talk to her daughter after lunch, fearing that her daughter might be thinking too much and wanting to offer some guidance. However, she was surprised to find that her daughter and son-in-law had left early, saying that the couple wanted to go for a walk. She couldn't help but feel worried.
Seeing that her mother-in-law was uneasy, Jiang knew that she was worried about her sister-in-law, so she gently comforted her, "Mother, I think my brother-in-law treats Xuanyi quite well, so don't worry too much."
This was the only thing that could put Zhang's mind at ease. But no matter how good a man is, he doesn't care about the inner quarters. She sighed and said, "He treats Xuanyi well, but he can't control his mother. He can't help Xuanyi when she's being disciplined. After all, it's only natural for a daughter-in-law to be filial to her mother-in-law."
Upon hearing this, Jiang was momentarily speechless, because her mother-in-law was much better than her sister-in-law's mother-in-law. She did not deliberately mistreat her. Because her husband valued her, her mother-in-law also treated her well, especially after she became pregnant.
Just then, Chen walked over to the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Seeing that Zhang's complexion was not good, she asked, "Sister-in-law, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"
"I'm fine, just a little tired." Zhang forced a smile, but the worry between her brows lingered.
Chen glanced at her, seemingly lost in thought, and roughly knew why she was troubled. She was about to make a sarcastic remark, but swallowed the words back. The two sisters-in-law had been fighting for more than ten years and couldn't stand each other, but they were both mothers, and there was no need to use their children to attack each other.
After a moment, Madam Chen said gently, "Then sister-in-law, take good rest and don't overwork yourself. Xiuyuan's wife is due to give birth next year, and you'll have to take care of your grandson."
Zhang nodded absentmindedly: "I will, thank you for your concern, second sister-in-law."
Seeing that she had no interest in talking to her, Chen didn't want to make a fool of herself, so she made an excuse and left.
When she saw her illegitimate daughter and her husband, Madam Chen couldn't help but smile with joy. She had personally chosen her son-in-law, and now the young couple was loving and harmonious. Her son-in-law had even passed the imperial examination, which made her proud.
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Night falls at Wei Rui Xuan.
In the dim candlelight, the girl lay on the bed, propped up on her elbows, her hands supporting her chin, deep in thought with furrowed brows.
Upon seeing this, Gu Jingxi strolled over, took off his casual shoes, lay down beside her, propped his chin on one hand, and stroked her head with the other, asking gently, "Ayao, what are you thinking about?"
Hearing this, Meng Jinyao came back to her senses and turned to look at him: "I was thinking that there is some truth to the idea that marriage should be arranged by parents and matchmakers. Although elders are not necessarily right, they have more experience and see some issues more clearly."
Gu Jingxi was taken aback: "Why did you suddenly think of this question?"
Meng Jinyao frowned slightly: "I can tell that Xuan Yi is not doing well. There are many troubles in her family. Her husband seems to treat her quite well, but there is an indescribable feeling. He is not as comfortable as Xuan Ling."
Gu Jingxi was slightly taken aback. He hadn't paid much attention to his niece's matter. He said calmly, "You have to swallow the bitter fruit you brewed yourself, no matter how bitter it is." After he finished speaking, he reached out and touched his wife's brow, trying to smooth out her frown.
Meng Jinyao said regretfully, "Sigh, it's just a bit of a pity. If she had listened to her elders, she wouldn't have encountered such a terrible in-law family. She could have avoided it, but she still fell into the trap."
Gu Jingxi disagreed, saying, "You are not a fish, how can you know the fish's joy? We think she is suffering, but maybe she feels happy?"
Seeing that his young wife didn't seem to agree with him, he shook his head and smiled: "There are many things that we outsiders can't judge. If she were to marry someone else, she would never forget the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an. Even if her in-laws treat her well, she would still be immersed in the pain of not being able to be with the one she loves."
Meng Jinyao was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "That's true."
Gu Jingxi said gently, "It's late, let's rest first. Xuanyi's affairs are handled by our elder brother and sister-in-law, it's not our place to worry about them."
"Yes, goodnight, my husband."
After saying that, Meng Jinyao skillfully rolled into Gu Jingxi's arms, her icy feet darting between his calves to warm up, and her hands tucked into his collar, making him shiver from the cold.
Seeing this, Meng Jinyao's lips curled up like a cat that had stolen some fish, clearly indicating that it was all intentional.
Gu Jingxi held her hands, which were icy cold to the touch, and frowned involuntarily: "Ayao, why are your hands so cold?"
"I didn't pay attention to it, and it got cold from being exposed to the elements." Meng Jinyao said, then chuckled and withdrew her hand, like a mischievous and ignorant child, before reaching into his collar again, "Husband, warm it up for me."
Gu Jingxi didn't stop her, letting her make a fuss. He pinched her cheek, and seeing the sly look in her eyes, he seemed to understand something. He said, both amused and annoyed, "You little rascal, are you doing this on purpose?"
Meng Jinyao stared wide-eyed, looking completely innocent: "What did I do on purpose?"
Gu Jingxi mercilessly exposed her little trick: "You deliberately made your hands so cold to tease your husband, didn't you?"
Meng Jinyao refused to admit it: "Husband, how can you say such a thing about me?"
Gu Jingxi had no choice but to hold the petite girl in his arms and patiently lecture her: "Don't do that next time. If you get your hands frostbitten, you'll suffer. If your joints get frostbitten, it's not easy to heal them. They hurt every time it gets cold."
Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao suddenly remembered her leg, and her eyes dimmed.
Gu Jingxi held her still-cold hands, seemingly lost in thought, and asked, "Ayao, your hands and feet are always cold. Have you seen a doctor before?"
Meng Jinyao shook her head: "No, is there any need to look at this? Just wear more clothes and stay warm."
Gu Jingxi replied, "Your hands and feet are always cold, which I guess is due to poor blood circulation. I'll have Physician Wen come over in a couple of days to take a look at you and give you some proper treatment. Once you've recovered, this won't happen again."
Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao was reluctant. She was afraid to see a doctor because she was most afraid of taking medicine. Her health was poor; she was prone to catching a cold when it was cold and getting sick when it was hot. She was terrified of taking medicine. Only this year, after marrying into the Gu family, did she receive meticulous care and almost never get sick.
But she also understood that her husband was thinking about her health. In the past, the doctors who examined her when she was sick were the physicians of the Meng family. Their medical skills were limited. The imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital were definitely better than the physicians of the Meng family. They could probably help her to get better by taking some medicine. She was willing to do so.
Therefore, she smiled and nodded obediently, saying, "Okay, I'll do whatever my husband says."
"Okay, let's go to sleep now."
Gu Jingxi kissed Meng Jinyao on the forehead, then wrapped the blanket around her to prevent any cold air from getting in through the seams. Actually, he didn't feel cold; he was even a little warm holding the delicate girl in his arms. But Ayao felt cold, and if he didn't share a blanket with her, he wouldn't be able to warm her hands and feet.
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