Chapter 410 Everyone Heard It
Upon hearing this, Yu Chuan, who was disguised as a maid standing beside her, looked at her with an incredulous expression, as if to say: Madam, is it really okay for you to tarnish your own and the Marquis's image like this?
A hint of disappointment flashed across Miss Tang's eyes. She was indeed interested in that Young Master Xiao. Young Master Xiao was a bit different from the merchant sons she had met. Although he was a businessman, he was like a gentle and refined scholar, with an air of scholarly elegance. That's why she inquired whether Young Master Xiao was married. She didn't expect that he was already married and had married a shrew.
She was quite surprised and asked curiously, "I never expected that Young Master Xiao would be a henpecked husband. Why would such a gentle person like him marry such a fierce girl? Could it be because he didn't know her temperament before?"
Meng Jinyao felt a little guilty for lying, but she still chose to make up a story in a serious tone: "He naturally knew his third sister-in-law's temperament. He was the one who shamelessly begged to marry her. It was just a matter of one being willing to hit and the other being willing to be hit."
"He took the initiative to propose to a girl like that?" Miss Tang was even more surprised and asked in bewilderment, "Does that girl have something special about her?"
Meng Jinyao replied, "There's nothing particularly outstanding about them, but they grew up together as childhood sweethearts, so their relationship is naturally different. He has liked Third Sister-in-law since he was a child and obeys her every command. As soon as Third Sister-in-law came of age, he immediately went to propose marriage, fearing that Third Sister-in-law would be betrothed to someone else."
Upon hearing this, Miss Tang felt a mixture of disappointment and envy. Such a girl, with her difficult personality and lack of gentleness, was so favored by the elegant Young Master Xiao. She was truly blessed.
Just then, Gu Jingxi's voice suddenly rang out: "Little sister, are you talking bad about me behind my back again?"
Meng Jinyao's smile froze. She slowly turned her head and saw the man standing behind her, looking at her with a half-smile. She didn't know how long he had been standing there. She smiled awkwardly and asked, "Third Brother, when did you get here?"
"I've only been here a short time, and I've heard everything I should and shouldn't have heard," Gu Jingxi said, then turned to look at Miss Tang and said calmly, "I apologize for my rambling, Miss Tang."
Miss Tang quickly shook her head: "Miss Xiao is very humorous and witty, and it is very pleasant to be with her."
Gu Jingxi then said, "Little sister, I have something to tell you. Come with me for a moment."
Meng Jinyao sensed that what he said was definitely not what she wanted to hear, but she had no choice but to go back with him, otherwise she would definitely be in trouble tonight. So she nodded and said to Miss Tang, "Miss Tang, please excuse me."
She followed Gu Jingxi back, and Yu Chuan followed them. After the couple went into their cabin, he stood guard outside the room, and deliberately walked a few steps away to avoid overhearing his master and mistress talking privately.
Gu Jingxi glanced at his young wife, a delicate little girl who seemed nothing like a tigress, and couldn't help but chuckle, "Our little tigress doesn't look fierce at all."
Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao blushed instantly, looked up at him reproachfully, and snorted, "Who told you to be so popular? I said this to put an end to any girl's hopes. If I told her you had a wife and were afraid of your wife, which girl would dare to get involved with you? See, Miss Tang immediately gave up on that idea."
Gu Jingxi chimed in, "That's true. Ayao did a good job. I'll reward Ayao properly tonight."
Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao knew he was talking about something inappropriate, and said irritably, "Now that we're on a ship, and we're siblings, you should be careful, lest others mistakenly think we're doing something immoral."
Gu Jingxi thought to himself that they had already been misunderstood at the inn. Seeing his wife glaring at him reproachfully, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying softly, "I'll be gentle with you tonight."
Meng Jinyao was speechless: "..."
After a moment, she looked serious and earnestly advised, "Husband, you must be moderate in this kind of thing. Be careful not to deplete your health. You don't want me to have the kitchen make nourishing soups for you in the future, do you?"
Gu Jingxi's face froze: "It's been several days since last time. Haven't I been restrained enough?"
That night, Gu Jingxi took advantage of the fact that no one was watching and entered her room. He pulled her in and made love to her without giving her a chance to refuse. This time, he was gentle and considerate, and there was no commotion.
Afterwards, Gu Jingxi considerately cleaned her with water and coaxed her softly.
Meng Jinyao couldn't get angry even if she wanted to. This man had gone to great lengths to bring a basin of clean water into the room just for his convenience afterward. She thought to herself, annoyed, why was he so eager for this kind of thing? He couldn't even wait a few more days. They would be in the capital in a few days, back in their own home, and once the door was closed, they could do whatever they wanted.
Gu Jingxi corrected, "It's not about being greedy; I'm just greedy for A Yao."
Meng Jinyao gave a blank "Huh?"
Gu Jingxi smiled gently: "If Ayao doesn't want her husband to hear your innermost thoughts, she doesn't have to say them aloud. She can just keep them to herself."
Meng Jinyao: "...I said it out loud?"
Gu Jingxi raised an eyebrow: "Otherwise, how would I have known?"
Meng Jinyao: "..."
Gu Jingxi pulled her into his arms, kissed her cheek, and asked in an ambiguous tone, "Ayao, do you still want more?"
Before Meng Jinyao could answer, she pushed him away, making it clear that she didn't want to come again tonight. Her husband had been able to control himself just now, but if he couldn't control himself again, what would happen if he made a scene?
Seeing this, Gu Jingxi didn't force her. He pulled her back into his arms and simply held her while she slept, without doing anything else.
Meng Jinyao suddenly asked, "Husband, the past few days have been peaceful. We should be able to reach the capital safely in the next few days, right?"
Gu Jingxi replied softly, "Yes, we can. We'll use new identities and disguise ourselves, changing from four men and one woman to three men and two women to confuse people. Now those people haven't been able to catch up, and they don't even know we're on this merchant ship."
Meng Jinyao nodded gently. She wasn't afraid of death, but she was afraid of being a burden. She was weak and helpless, and if someone came to assassinate her, her husband would have to be distracted by taking care of her.
Gu Jingxi said apologetically, "Ayao, it's my fault. I put you in danger and made you worry."
Meng Jinyao quickly said, "Husband, please don't say that. If it weren't for you, I might never have been able to come to Huzhou and see the water towns of Jiangnan in my entire life."
She paused, then spoke in a light and cheerful tone, "As for the danger, it was unexpected. We've gotten through it safely, and it gave me an unprecedented experience. It was thrilling and exciting, and it also broadened my understanding of my husband. His martial arts skills are truly amazing."
Gu Jingxi didn't speak, but hugged the person in his arms even tighter.
Meng Jinyao wrapped her arms around his waist, nuzzled her head against his chest, and changed the subject, saying, "Husband, it's late, let's go to sleep first, we can talk about it tomorrow."
Gu Jingxi hummed in agreement, lowered his head and kissed her cheek, then held her close as they fell asleep.
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