Chapter 096

Gu seemed to notice that Jiashan was looking at her, so she smiled at her from a distance.

Naturally, Mrs. Pei and Mrs. Song could not hide the affair between the two.

Mrs. Pei knew that Jiashan had always been curious about her daughter-in-law, so she pretended not to see it.

Song, however, smiled as she took off a jade bracelet from her wrist and gently handed it to Gu.

Song looked at Madam Pei and took the initiative to speak: "I heard that your son married a beautiful girl. This is the first time we meet, and I don't have any generous gifts. I hope my niece-in-law will not dislike it."

This jade bracelet was something that Song often wore on her wrist. Even though it was not very expensive, it was her favorite. Moreover, judging from its quality, it must be worth a lot.

Of course, Gu could see it, and she quickly put on a gentle smile and said softly, "Aunt, you are too polite."

"It is the younger generation who should honor you." Gu smiled at her and spoke softly, looking gentle and considerate like a Jiangnan woman.

It's hard not to like it.

Song couldn't help but curl her eyes and said to Madam Pei, "Madam, you are so lucky to have such a sensible niece-in-law. I am so jealous of you."

Mrs. Pei was a cheerful person. Knowing that the Song family was Zhan Yue's maternal family, she stepped forward, held Song's hand, and said with a smile: "I heard that your son is already thirteen years old. I'm afraid he will need your care soon. Why are you jealous of me?"

Mrs. Song smiled brightly at her and said, "I haven't been in the capital for long, so I really don't know if those ladies from famous families are willing to get married. If possible, please ask my sister to come and help me."

Mrs. Pei clapped her hands and said, "That's natural."

After saying this, Mrs. Pei saw that Gu and Jiashan were still looking at each other, neither of them seemed to want to say anything. She took the lead and said, "I'm afraid that the children will not feel comfortable if we stay here. Why don't I go inside and talk with my younger brother and sister-in-law?"

She said, "I heard that your sister-in-law is very good at sewing, so I'd like to ask her for some advice."

Song knew what Mrs. Pei was thinking, so she quickly came down the stairs and said, "Okay."

The two of them went to the inner room hand in hand, leaving the space in the yard to Gu and Jiashan.

Jiashan had always had a good impression of Gu, and since they were on his territory, he took the initiative to show his friendship to her.

Jiashan curled his lips, the pear-shaped swirls at the corners of his mouth seemed to be looming, and he looked very approachable.

She said, "I have wanted to meet my cousin's wife for a long time. Unfortunately, when I went to visit my grandfather last time, my cousin's wife was invited to the Jingkang Marquis' Mansion, so we have never had the chance to meet."

"This is a gift I gave to my cousin's wife. I don't know if it fits her. Do you like it?" Jiashan looked at her and smiled.

The box of gifts that Jiashan sent to Pei Yuantang included a dress that she had specially asked the Shangyi Bureau to make and a quilt with a pattern of two lovebirds.

But she had never met Gu before, so she could only estimate her height and body shape.

Gu nodded quickly, smiling: "Very beautiful. I was wondering, with Youyuan's taste, how could he be so attentive."

Youyuan is Pei Yuantang's pen name.

"If I had known it was the princess who sent me off, I should have worn it today so that the princess could see it."

Gu's tone was as gentle as a spring, but it was different from the gentle tone she used when she spoke to Song. When she talked to Jiashan, Gu's expression was obviously much more cheerful and lively.

Jiashan, however, liked Gu this way more, and they got along more and more naturally.

She said, "I heard that my cousin's parents and brothers are all in Jiangnan. If you feel bored on weekdays, you can come to the princess's mansion to find me."

"I have free time at home now, and I want someone to cheer me up every day," said Jiashan.

Mrs. Pei has no daughter, and Pei Yuantang's brother has not married yet. Gu understood that Jiashan said this because he was afraid that he would have no one to speak to in the Pei Mansion.

She also appreciated Jiashan's kindness and smiled, "Okay."

Both of them wanted to get to know each other, and before they knew it, they got along better and better, and the afternoon passed quickly.

Mrs. Pei had some housework to take care of, so when she was leaving, she saw that Gu and Jiashan were talking happily, so she didn't ask her to go back with her.

Unexpectedly, at the end of the 30th hour, Pei Yuantang returned home after being dismissed from office, only to find that his wife was not there. After asking around, he learned that Gu was still visiting the princess's mansion and had not returned.

He then made a temporary detour and went to the princess's mansion in person.

When Caiwei came to report that "Master Pei is here", Jiashan's eyes unconsciously glanced in the direction of Gu.

Seeing that Gu was unmoved, Jiashan sensed that something interesting was going to happen, so he hurriedly said, "Please come in."

Gu remained unfazed by the insult and even smiled apologetically at Jiashan, saying, "Youyuan has a quick temper. I'm afraid the princess will be embarrassed by this."

Jiashan curled his eyes and said, "It won't make you laugh."

In fact, from childhood to adulthood, Pei Yuantang had made her embarrassed in many ways, but she had never seen him care so much about a woman.

Thinking of this, Jiashan's eyes lit up, burning with the blazing light of gossip.

Pei Yuantang arrived quickly. He was still in his official uniform and his anxiety was evident.

Seeing Jiashan and Gu talking together, Pei Yuantang showed a rare sense of discomfort. He did not look at Jiashan, but just raised his chin and said to Gu: "Why don't you go home?"

Gu didn't even look at him, and said quietly, "The princess wants to invite me to dinner. After all, it's a good intention, and I can't refuse it."

"Isn't the food at the Princess's residence more delicious?" Pei Yuantang asked in confusion. "Their consort is coming back soon. If you stay here, won't you just cause trouble for them?"

His expression when he spoke was still the same as before, arrogant but unaware of it.

Jiashan couldn't help but frown and was just about to save the situation for the two of them.

At this time, Gu finally raised her head to look at Pei Yuantang. Her face was as delicate as a piece of jade, and her eyes under her two dark eyebrows were wide and watery.

Pei Yuantang lowered his voice unconsciously, and even the tone of "a blast to the sky" was secretly extinguished, and the tone of his voice was instantly reduced by half.

He shook his sleeves and muttered a little awkwardly, "I came specially to pick you up, come home with me for dinner."

Gu remained silent and lowered his head again.

Seeing this scene, Jiashan, no matter how slow he was, could tell that the two of them must have had a quarrel the day before. He just didn't know whose fault it was.

Jiashan looked left and right, and felt that he should say something at this moment.

She smiled and said, "How about, cousin, stay and have dinner with us? I just got a bottle of good wine yesterday, which is just right for you to borrow."

Pei Yuantang looked strange, and shook his head decisively, "What's so good about wine?"

"I have one at home, too."

As he was speaking, he glanced at Gu again. Gu seemed to notice his gaze, so she raised her head and looked at Pei Yuantang.

Pei Yuantang's expression softened a little under her gaze. He didn't care that Jiashan was beside him and walked over to hold Gu's hand.

Gu's palm was soft and was quickly grasped by him.

Pei Yuantang caressed her soft hands unconsciously, his voice tone became much lower, and even his expression became gentle. He said, "Let's go home, Junyi."

Gu Junyi smiled at him and finally said, "But I have never met the prince consort. After all, he is the master of the house. I should at least greet him before leaving."

"What good does he have to say?" When Pei Yuantang heard Gu Junyi mention Zhan Yue, the expression on his face was the same as when Jiashan and Zhan Yue mentioned Pei Yuantang, the nose was not a nose, the eyes were not eyes.

He said, "Isn't it enough to see me every day? He is far inferior to me."

Jiashan couldn't help it, she covered her mouth and coughed twice, signaling Pei Yuantang to stop saying bad things about her husband in front of her.

Pei Yuantang gave her a glance and said, "I'll come to visit you next time."

"Remember to ask the kitchen to make something delicious," Pei Yuantang held Gu Junyi's hand tightly.

Jiashan naturally saw it, nodded and smiled, "Okay."

After greeting Jiashan, Pei Yuantang forcibly took Gu Junyi away. But before leaving, Gu Junyi beside Pei Yuantang suddenly turned around and winked at Jiashan playfully.

Jiashan smiled and thought to himself, in this world, there really is always someone who can defeat someone else.

My cousin actually fell for this!

But it makes sense. He was full of masculinity and had nowhere to go. When he met Gu Junyi, he was able to make the best use of her. However, this cousin's wife looked gentle on the outside, but was very shrewd on the inside.

It's obvious that he's pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.

My cousin is probably going to be trapped.

Jiashan smiled and shook her head, reaching out to touch her belly. It seemed that her child would not lack companionship in the future, right?

When Zhan Yue returned home, Jiashan told him everything that happened today.

Zhan Yue was not interested in Pei Yuantang and Gu Junyi, but was very interested in the "fetal movement" that Song mentioned. Like a naughty child, he laughed and said, "Did he kick you today?"

Jiashan said disappointedly: "Not yet."

"Oh," Zhan Yue was also a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered up and comforted Jia Shan, "It will probably be soon, don't worry."

Jiashan smiled and thought Zhan Yue looked so adorable, so he teased him, "It's like you're kicking me now."

Zhan Yue suddenly became nervous, as if her belly was a priceless treasure, and cautiously leaned over her belly to listen for any movement.

After listening for a while, there was no sound at all.

Jiashan said regretfully: "He didn't play again."

Zhan Yue's face was filled with fatigue, and his eyes, which were usually bright and energetic, now looked dim.

Jiashan felt sorry for teasing him. She gently brushed his hair and said in a gentle tone, "If he kicks me again next time, I will tell you right away."

Zhan Yue raised his eyes to look at her. Jiashan was feeling guilty and pursed her lips subconsciously.

Zhan Yue narrowed his eyes and reacted suddenly. He frowned and asked, "Did I really kick you just now?"

"Yes." Jiashan nodded without thinking, his eyes pure.

Zhan Yue didn't believe it. He turned her sideways, clasped his hands together and gently patted her delicate buttocks twice, raised his eyebrows and said, "You still say so."

Jiashan imitated Gu's behavior in the afternoon, pouting gracefully, and whispered, "You hurt me."

Zhan Yue immediately let go of her hand. His eyes were burning, and he asked in a low, hoarse voice, "Does it really hurt?"

"Let me see." His voice trailed off.

Jiashan stopped his hand, smiled and said, "How can you be so weak?"

"I was just kidding you." Jiashan admitted it generously this time. She said, "I want to try and see if this trick of acting coquettishly works on you too."

Zhan Yue raised his long eyebrows, staring at her with his distinct black and white eyes: "Oh?"

"Do you want to try again?"

Jiashan raised the corners of her eyes slightly, her clear eyes were full of energy, and she called sweetly, "Yanqing." Her voice became softer at the same time.

Zhan Yue's throat rolled, but his tone was light and calm. His eyes were glued to her face and he couldn't look away for a moment.

He leaned down slightly, his eyebrows slightly raised: "Call again?"