Chapter 146 Wanting a Child
Meng Jinyao gave him a strange look, then said something shocking: "Do you expect me to be all bundled up like it's winter in this sweltering heat? Since you're so concerned about maintaining your gentlemanly demeanor, why don't you put some effort into protecting yourself? Who knows what I might do to you?"
Her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone carried a hint of anger. She was annoyed that Gu Jingxi had disturbed her sleep. He had just covered her with a blanket, only to wake her up from the heat, and now she couldn't fall back asleep.
However, what she said earlier was also true. Even if Gu Jingxi were capable, she wouldn't refuse him, since they were already husband and wife.
We've shared a bed for so long, and we'll spend the rest of our lives together. Why worry about whether our clothes are thick enough when we're just lying in bed? It's not good to wear thick clothes in summer anyway, it can make you sick.
The atmosphere froze at her words. Gu Jingxi was taken aback, and his fanning motion stopped. After a moment, he chuckled and said, "What could a little girl like Madam possibly do to me?"
Meng Jinyao stared at his face, which was as beautiful as an immortal. Even though she had seen it often, she was still amazed by it. She said half seriously and half jokingly, "Who knows? You're so good-looking, maybe one day I'll get lustful thoughts about you?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Jingxi froze again, staring at her in astonishment. Why did he feel like his little girl was being teased?
Seeing that the man remained silent, Meng Jinyao stared at her in surprise and astonishment. Suddenly, she felt that she might have gone a bit too far, but she refused to admit defeat and said stiffly, "You are my husband. It's normal for me to do whatever I want to you. Don't act like a chaste and virtuous woman."
Hearing her domineering words, Gu Jingxi couldn't help but laugh out loud, teasingly saying, "I'm afraid Madam has the desire but not the courage."
Meng Jinyao was speechless for a moment: "..."
What does that mean?
It sounds like he's really hoping she'll develop feelings for him and have ulterior motives.
Looking at Gu Jingxi's handsome face, she suddenly felt a little regretful. Daughters usually look like their fathers. If Gu Jingxi were in good health, their daughter would definitely be very beautiful.
Thinking this, Meng Jin couldn't help but ask him, "Husband, is your body really beyond repair?"
Gu Jingxi paused, looking at her with an inscrutable expression, and asked, "Does my wife regret marrying me?"
Meng Jinyao replied without hesitation, "No, husband, don't overthink it. I was just thinking that if you had a daughter, she would definitely be very beautiful."
Gu Jingxi was taken aback, then asked, "Does Madam want a child?"
"I want it."
Meng Jinyao nodded frankly, observing his expression without showing any displeasure. Seeing that he was calm and not displeased, she continued, "Gu Xiuming has a grudge against me and considers me an enemy. Although I, as his mother, am magnanimous and won't hold it against him, I still want a well-behaved and sensible child, whether adopted from a collateral branch or adopted from an orphanage."
Gu Jingxi remained silent, staring at her for a long time before finally saying, "Madam is still young, there's no rush for children. We can have them in a couple of years."
Seeing that he had no objections, Meng Jinyao was overjoyed, her face lighting up with happiness. She said in a light tone, "That's what I think too. Let's wait a year or two before talking about it. I don't want to take care of the child right now."
Gu Jingxi smiled gently and said, "It's getting late, my wife. Let's go to sleep. It was my fault tonight for disturbing your peaceful dreams."
As he spoke, he continued fanning himself, and the breeze was cool and comfortable.
Meng Jinyao felt less hot, and the anger that had surged in her heart subsided. She replied with an "okay," then closed her eyes and continued to sleep, falling asleep again in a short while.
Looking at the little girl's peaceful sleeping face, so unguarded, Gu Jingxi suddenly realized that he was overthinking things. They were husband and wife, so it was fine for them to be casual. Being too reserved would make them seem like a couple. The little girl was only like this because she really planned to spend her life with him.
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The next day.
Meng Jinyao had just finished breakfast and was about to read a book to pass the time when a maid came in to report that Princess Jingning had arrived.
She was slightly taken aback, a little confused, wondering why Princess Jingning suddenly wanted to see her. She quickly ordered, "Go and invite the princess over."
Not long after, the maid brought Princess Jingning to Weirui Pavilion.
When Meng Jinyao saw Princess Jingning, she looked her over with a questioning gaze. She saw that Princess Jingning was in good spirits and seemed to be alright.
Seeing this, Princess Jingning frowned and asked hesitantly, "What kind of look is that? Are you not welcoming me?"
Meng Jinyao was afraid that she would misunderstand, so she quickly shook her head: "Welcome, of course you're welcome! I'm just bored, and I'd love for you to come and keep me company. I'm just curious why Ayan came to see me so early."
Princess Jingning replied, "Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong? Didn't you say you're usually very free and can come to the Marquis of Changxing's residence to visit me if you have time? I have time today, so I came to see you."
Meng Jinyao was taken aback by these words, realizing that the princess was a very honest person who easily took others' words to heart. Of course, when she said she could come and visit her when she had time, she meant it sincerely; she just hadn't expected the princess to actually come looking for her.
"What are you staring at?" Princess Jingning glared at her and said, "You can also come to the Liang Prince's residence to find me. When I went back that day, I instructed the servants that if the Lady of Changxing Marquis came looking for me, they should treat her well."
This feeling of being treated sincerely touched Meng Jinyao's heart: "Ayan is so kind."
Princess Jingning smiled and gave a haughty snort: "I have always been very good to my friends."
"I can tell." Meng Jinyao smiled, then asked, "You feel the same way about Meng Jinyu?"
Princess Jingning's expression froze slightly before she nodded.
Looking at Princess Jingning, Meng Jinyao couldn't help but burst out laughing. In the princess's eyes, she saw a clear-eyed foolishness and the annoyance of being deceived, but she was still quite cute.
Princess Jingning wasn't stupid; she roughly knew what the other girl was laughing at. She glared at her, annoyed, and said, "However, when I went back that day, I instructed the servants of the Prince's Mansion that if the second young lady of the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion came looking for me, they should throw her out immediately."
Meng Jinyao said, "Then she must have been turned away before."
Hearing her confident tone, Princess Jingning asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Meng Jinyao replied, "Given her personality, she'll definitely come to you afterwards to argue and coax you into believing her."
Princess Jingning scoffed, "She came to see me yesterday, but I couldn't be bothered to listen to her excuses. She's full of lies, so I didn't even see her and just had her sent away." As she spoke, she noticed the lychees on the table and asked, "Ayao, do you like lychees?"
Meng Jinyao nodded slightly: "I like it. I ate some yesterday. You can have some." As she spoke, she pushed the plate of lychees in front of Princess Jingning.
Princess Jingning glanced at the lychees but didn't touch them. She simply said, "You eat them. I'm a bit upset because of your sister, so I won't eat them and add fuel to the fire, lest I get pimples on my face."
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