Chapter 433 Jingxi Returns
Autumn has come to an end in a flash, and tomorrow will be the beginning of winter.
In the blink of an eye, it's already late September. Autumn is coming to an end, and winter is just around the corner. The capital city is getting colder and colder.
Meng Jinyao had just lain down, and the bed wasn't warm yet, when she suddenly missed this time last year. Back then, her husband was home, and every night he would hold her as she slept, keeping her warm all night long.
It's been almost three months since we last parted. I wonder how my husband is doing in Hangzhou, whether his case is going well, and when he will be able to return.
It was the first time we'd been apart for so long. At first, I didn't feel anything, but as time went on, my longing grew stronger. Occasionally, I'd wake up in the middle of the night and find the seat next to me empty, and my heart would feel empty too. Sometimes, when I woke up in the morning, I'd look at the empty seat and feel lost for a while, but then I'd put on a smile and appear in front of others again.
She used to think she wasn't a clingy person, but now she finds herself clingy and sentimental. Her husband is away on business, not leaving her behind to go on vacation, yet she's stuck here indulging in romantic feelings and being melancholic. It's really a bit immature of her, but she can't control her longing. So she can only allow herself to feel down for a while when no one is watching.
Moreover, sometimes she doesn't know what's wrong with her; she suddenly feels depressed, and her emotions fluctuate greatly.
After a long while, drowsiness overcame her, and Meng Jinyao stopped being sentimental, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.
It was almost past midnight, and the night was quiet.
Apart from the maids on night duty, most of the other maids and servants in the courtyard had already gone to sleep.
Chunliu hadn't gone to sleep yet and was just about to rest when she saw a familiar figure in the courtyard walking towards her. She rubbed her eyes, looked closely, and realized it really was their Marquis.
She was immediately shocked, staring wide-eyed at the newcomer. The Marquis hadn't written to his wife about his return, so why had he suddenly returned? Could it be that he wanted to give his wife a surprise?
A moment later, Chunliu reacted and quickly stepped forward to bow: "This servant greets Your Highness."
Gu Jingxi nodded slightly and asked again, "Has Madam gone to sleep?"
Chunliu replied, "She's already asleep. I'll go inform Madam right away. She'll be so happy to know you're back. This morning she was talking about you, saying the weather was cold and she was worried you'd catch a cold." With that, she turned to go inside.
Gu Jingxi felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this. Seeing that Chunliu was about to go inside to inform Meng Jinyao, he quickly stopped her, saying, "No need. Don't make a commotion. Go and prepare some water."
Chunliu was taken aback for a moment, then realized that the Marquis did not want to disturb his wife's sleep. Now that it was so late, he had rushed back in such a hurry, so it was obvious that he missed his wife.
Chunliu nodded: "This servant will go and prepare the water immediately."
After taking only two steps, Chunliu stopped again and asked respectfully, "My lord, have you had dinner? Would you like me to prepare some food?"
Gu Jingxi replied, "No need, just go and prepare water."
Chunliu responded immediately and went to prepare.
Gu Jingxi entered the inner room, where a lamp was still on. The light was dim, but it didn't affect his vision. He walked towards the bed, and seeing the person he had been longing for made him feel at ease.
After nearly three months apart, A Yao's face was a little rounder than when he left, and her complexion was rosy and she looked very healthy, which showed that her mother had taken good care of her while he was away.
Gu Jingxi stared at Meng Jinyao for a while, then went to the wardrobe to get a clean set of nightgown and went to the bathroom to take a bath.
After taking a bath and wringing out her hair, Gu Jingxi returned to the room, quietly climbed onto the bed, lay on her side, propped her head up with one hand, and looked tenderly at the peaceful sleeping face. With her other hand, she gently stroked the girl's cheek and whispered in her ear, "Ayao, I'm back."
In her sleep, Meng Jinyao unconsciously made a "hmm~" sound. As if sensing the warmth of the person next to her, she subconsciously moved closer to him, wrapping her arms and legs around him, and murmured "husband" in her sleep, but showed no signs of waking up.
This subconscious action made Gu Jingxi's heart melt completely, and he couldn't help but smile. He hugged her and kissed her cheek, then reached out to touch her belly. She was four months pregnant, and her abdomen was slightly protruding. He could feel the little life inside growing a bit, and he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
This is his and Ayao's child. They will meet in a few months. I don't know if he will look like him or Ayao. I hope he will look like Ayao. Ayao was so cute when she was little.
As Gu Jingxi touched her belly, he thought about when she was little, and he held her and fell asleep peacefully without realizing it.
The following morning, the Beginning of Winter arrived, marking the start of the last season of the year.
Meng Jinyao slowly woke up, opened her sleepy eyes, and found something clinging to her. Instantly, she was wide awake. Looking up, she saw a familiar face. The other person was looking at her with a gentle smile and softly asked, "Ayao, are you awake?"
Meng Jinyao was a little dazed, realizing that she was dreaming again. It is said that what you think about during the day, you dream about at night. She probably missed her husband too much and dreamed about him again when she went to sleep. She subconsciously said, "No, I'm sleeping very soundly. I'll wake up when it's light."
As she spoke, she buried her face in Gu Jingxi's arms and rubbed against him, "Husband, I miss you, and the children miss you too. When are you coming back? If you don't come back soon, the children won't even recognize you anymore."
Her voice, soft and sweet from just waking up, carried a hint of grievance.
Gu Jingxi suddenly felt a pang of heartache, blaming himself for being away for too long. He hugged her and coaxed her softly, "Ayao, you're not dreaming. Your husband is back."
Meng Jinyao felt even more aggrieved, her voice trembling with tears as she accused, "You only know how to coax me. You said the same thing in my dream last time. You even said you would take me to the street, but when I woke up you were gone again. I was so stupid that I asked Qingqiu where you went."
As soon as she finished speaking, she burst into tears, feeling wronged.
In public, she was the dignified and proper Mrs. Gu, showing nothing to avoid appearing unreliable. But in her dreams, she dared to express herself, crying when she wanted to cry and laughing when she wanted to laugh, since no one knew anyway.
However, her crying startled Gu Jingxi. He rarely saw her so vulnerable. She was usually very strong; she didn't even cry when her fiancé ran away. But now she was sobbing in his arms as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Gu Jingxi hurriedly comforted her, "Ayao, don't cry. This time it's really not a dream. I'm back. If you don't believe me, take a good look."
Meng Jinyao slowly looked up at him. His face was still the same, but it just didn't seem real. She silently reached out and pinched his waist hard, wanting to verify whether it was real or not.
Gu Jingxi frowned. Seeing his wife stop crying, her eyes filled with tears, and looking at him expectantly, she asked, "Husband, are you in pain?"
He countered with, "What does Ayao think?"
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