"Xiao Jiu is the best."
Gu Muchen stepped forward and hugged Luo Jiu, then continued, "Besides..." It doesn't matter if you don't give it to me, I'll just infect you, and we'll die together.
Gu Muchen held Luo Jiu in his arms and sat her on the soft chair, burying his head deeply in Luo Jiu's neck. Luo Jiu smelled of delicate flower petals, which was very pleasant.
"Besides what?" Luo Jiu asked, dodging Gu Muchen's hot breath.
"Besides, I think my Xiao Jiu has a sharp tongue but a soft heart, how could I bear to part with her?" Gu Muchen said, his voice low, husky, and magnetic.
Luo Jiu struggled to hit him, but missed. Instead, Gu Muchen held her tightly in his arms.
"Uncle, do you think I can choose a concubine now that I'm an adult?" Luo Jiu nestled in Gu Muchen's arms, her mischievous thoughts bubbling up again.
"What, Little Nine has grown up and wants to choose a concubine?" Gu Muchen murmured in her ear. His long, smooth, black hair concealed a glint of unreadable light in his eyes.
"Choosing a concubine? I really want to. With so many beautiful sisters to keep me company..." Luo Jiu felt her waist tightening, and patted the large hand that was holding her waist, saying:
"But... how could a cute and kind-hearted little angel like me let a group of beautiful older sisters grow old alone in the harem... Besides, I still have my royal uncle."
Gu Muchen was very satisfied with Luo Jiu's answer. The cold light in his eyes gradually faded, but he unconsciously tightened his grip on Luo Jiu's hand.
Even if you really want to get married, I won't agree. Since you've agreed to it, Luo Xiaoran, your name will be tied to mine for the rest of your life.
Gu Muchen stopped talking and buried his head in Luo Jiu's neck again.
“Uncle, this jade is really beautiful.” Luo Jiu said, playing with the jade pendant at Gu Muchen’s waist.
Upon hearing this, Gu Muchen took off the jade pendant from his waist and personally helped Luo Jiu put it on.
It's really beautiful.
"It has the name of the Imperial Uncle on it. Was it given to you by your family?" Luo Jiu played with the jade, overjoyed.
"Yes. My father was originally a jade craftsman. He got a piece of jade by chance and carved my name on it."
“Then your father must be a very good cook,” Luo Jiu said.
Gu Muchen was somewhat surprised. Those who knew his background would usually sigh and say, "A great man can come from a humble family." She was the first person who didn't discriminate against his background but instead praised her own father.
Xiao Jiu, the person I like, how could she be so understanding?
"You don't think my father is very..." Gu Muchen didn't finish his sentence, pausing for a moment before Luo Jiu said:
"I think my royal uncle must be a very upright person. That's why he raised my royal uncle so well, and that's why I met such an outstanding person like you."
In Gu Muchen's view, Luo Jiu's words were undoubtedly a confession of love to him.
Gu Muchen stared silently at the jade pendant in Luo Jiu's hand, and after a moment said:
“My father was originally a very famous jade craftsman in the area. Many people would give him jade to polish and carve. During one polishing process, he accidentally broke the hairpin that was the favorite of the county magistrate’s daughter.”
That county magistrate was a corrupt official who committed all sorts of evil deeds. Although my father lost all of our family's savings, the magistrate was still not satisfied. In the end, my father had no choice but to take me and leave our hometown.
"Oh~" Luo Jiu was a little surprised, then asked, "Later, the Imperial Uncle became the top scholar in the imperial examination and became a prince?"
"No. After leaving the county, I encountered bandits. My father was killed while protecting me. Fortunately, a benefactor came to my rescue and helped me bury my father's body."
Luo Jiu was stunned as she listened, never knowing that Gu Muchen, despite his young age, had experienced so much suffering.
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