Chapter 383 Hints at Husband
Not long after, the banquet began.
Since they were all relatives, it was a family dinner, so it was quite casual. At first, the people were a bit reserved, but seeing how gentle the couple were, they gradually became less reserved.
After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the banquet was drawing to a close.
After the dinner, the butler saw the guests off.
Meng Jinyao and Gu Jingxi were still talking with several elders from the clan. These elders were all around eighty years old and had failed to advance further in the imperial examinations. They had worked as teachers at the academy for decades and were now enjoying their retirement at home. They had a strong scholarly air about them.
After all the guests left, Gu Jingxi and Meng Jinyao also took a bath one after the other.
In the bedroom.
Gu Jingxi massaged Meng Jinyao's shoulders and asked gently, "Ayao, how are you feeling tonight? Is there anything amiss with them?"
Meng Jinyao shook her head and said strangely, "No, they are all very well-behaved. None of them even asked me for favors. I can't do anything, but I can whisper sweet nothings in their ears. It's strange that none of them asked."
Gu Jingxi replied, "Unless someone in their family has committed some crime, they won't be able to get our help."
Meng Jinyao looked bewildered: "Why?"
Gu Jingxi replied, "The clansmen who stayed in our hometown of Huzhou that I told you before are all relatively ordinary. They either run businesses, teach at academies, study hard for the imperial examinations, or are just ordinary families. Even if some family members have entered officialdom, serving as officials in other places, or joined the army, how could they suddenly ask for favors through connections?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao thought of the Gu family members who had settled in the capital. Those who had settled in the capital were the most successful members of the Gu family, and those who held official positions in other places were also doing quite well. The one who was still in Huzhou Prefecture was relatively ordinary compared to the family members in other places.
Gu Jingxi continued, "The elderly elders who spoke with us tonight have taught all their lives and are highly respected in the hearts of the clansmen in Huzhou. They are also quite strict in disciplining the clansmen, and most of the clansmen do not do anything out of line. However, there are a few scoundrels, and those people were not allowed to come today."
Meng Jinyao nodded slightly, and then smiled and said, "By the way, my husband, I saw a little guy who cultivates to the Yuan realm tonight. He's a generation younger than us according to seniority. He's good-looking and well-behaved. He's so lovable."
Gu Jingxi asked, "What is Ayao trying to express?"
Meng Jinyao replied, "I was thinking that if we had a child, he would definitely be as beautiful and lovable as Xiuyuan. Moreover, I've noticed that everyone in the Gu family is quite good-looking; none of them are ugly."
Gu Jingxi inexplicably sensed something else and asked meaningfully, "Ayao, are you implying something about your husband?"
Meng Jinyao: "???"
What does it imply?
What was she implying?
Wasn't she just talking normally?
Gu Jingxi said again, "Ayao, I understand. It is my fault that I need Ayao to remind me."
Meng Jinyao was still confused. She herself didn't understand what this man had figured out.
Soon, Gu Jingxi acted on her own understanding of the meaning, fulfilling her wish to have a child as beautiful as Xiu Yuan.
Meng Jinyao finally understood, and at the same time felt depressed. He had been busy all day with ancestral worship and a banquet in the evening. How could he still have the energy to have a child? Although she was thirteen years younger, her energy was far less than his at thirty. Was her body too weak?
Gu Jingxi, unusually restrained, only bothered her once before letting her go and carrying her to the clean room.
Meng Jinyao recalled the absurd incident in the clean room last time and subconsciously refused: "Husband, I'll wash myself. I'm going to Deqing County to visit my cousin's husband the day after tomorrow, and I need to go out tomorrow to buy him some gifts."
Hearing this, Gu Jingxi pinched her cheek, both amused and annoyed, and said, "What kind of person do you think your husband is? Your husband isn't a beast."
Meng Jinyao glared at him: "Because of past mistakes, I need to be vigilant, otherwise I'll foolishly believe you and suffer a great loss in the end."
"I assure you, this time it really is just a simple bath."
After Gu Jingxi finished speaking, he carried the person to the bathroom without further ado, and they really just took a proper bath without doing anything else.
After taking a bath, the couple went back to their bedroom to rest.
Hearing the silence inside, Qingqiu knew her two masters had retired for the night and no longer needed to be served, so she withdrew to rest. The Marquis and his wife were so affectionate; perhaps good news would arrive when they returned to the capital.
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Wei Mansion.
Lord Wei's attendants reported to him that the Gu family had held an ancestral worship ceremony that day and had prepared a banquet to entertain their relatives and clansmen.
Upon hearing this, Lord Wei frowned slightly. It seemed that Gu Jingxi's trip to Huzhou was indeed for the purpose of ancestor worship. He usually spent his days either traveling with Madam Gu or staying at home and not seeing anyone. There was nothing unusual about him.
The attendant asked, "Sir, should we continue to keep an eye on him?"
After pondering for a moment, Lord Wei still felt that he could not let his guard down. Gu Jingxi was a cunning old fox, so he instructed, "Continue to pay attention to his movements, see where he goes, and whether he secretly meets anyone. Remember not to let him find out."
The attendant replied, "Yes, sir."
Meanwhile, a beautiful woman stood outside the study door, having overheard the conversation between the master and servant. She was both surprised and astonished. Soon, something suddenly occurred to her, and her expression darkened slightly.
Hearing that the conversation inside had stopped, she was about to leave, but before she could turn around, the study door opened.
The attendant was taken aback when he saw the person standing at the door, then quickly bowed respectfully and said, "This humble servant greets Madam."
Mei Qingyun nodded slightly: "No need for formalities, you go ahead and do your work, I have something to discuss with the master."
The attendant nodded and withdrew.
Lord Wei suddenly looked towards the door. When he saw Mei Qingyun, he frowned again. He wondered if she had heard the conversation. She liked Gu Jingxi so much and had never forgotten him for many years. If she knew that he was monitoring Gu Jingxi's every move, she would probably tell him. When Gu Jingxi found out, how could he not know what was going on?
However, Mei Qingyun, who had clearly overheard their conversation, pretended to be nonchalant as she stepped into the study, closed the door, and walked gracefully toward him with a smile on her lips. She asked softly, "Why are you looking at me like that, my husband? You seem quite nervous. Even if I've scolded you a few times, you shouldn't be afraid of me and not want to see me, right? It makes me look like some kind of tigress."
Looking at his wife's gentle appearance, Lord Wei felt a chill run down his spine. His brows furrowed even more, wondering what had gotten into this madwoman that she would come to him on her own initiative. He asked in a deep voice, "What are you doing here?"
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