Chapter 179 What a White Lotus
Gu Qingning paused for a moment, sat down beside the couch, and said softly:
"Jing Yu, do you still remember that I borrowed a book about heart medicine from Shu He before?"
After thinking about it, she thought it would be better to change the topic and dispel Lu Jingyu's thoughts at this time.
I can't refuse too bluntly and hurt the young master's self-esteem.
It is actually rare for a man not to be obsessed with beauty and not to like taking concubines.
If she, as the legal wife, does not cherish him and pushes him to other women, she would be ungrateful.
Lu Jingyu didn’t think about the bed at first.
He stayed here today on purpose, mainly because he felt sorry for what Gu Qingning had experienced in her childhood.
He didn't know how a little girl like her could have ended up like this.
It's nothing but heartache.
He also had no intention of investigating Qing Ning's past. Those were all scars, and he would not take the initiative to reveal them.
I will wait patiently until the moment she is willing to open her heart.
So at this time, when Lu Jingyu saw her talking about other things, he was very cooperative.
"Well, I remember you said it seemed to relieve my nightmares?"
"I think I have some clues. How about I give it a try?"
Lu Jingyu felt extremely distressed for his wife. No matter what she said, it would definitely be good for her.
Seeing that his attention had been successfully diverted and he was no longer thinking about the bed, Gu Qingning breathed a sigh of relief.
Someone was immediately sent to bring the relevant items.
Gu Qingning didn't do much research, so the object was quite simple. It was actually a guqin and an incense burner.
Lu Jingyu: "What are you doing?"
Gu Qingning: "Let me coax you to sleep and let you have a good sleep."
Lu Jingyu frowned, "Every time I'm by your side, I sleep well. And if I burn incense, will it be harmful to your health?"
Gu Qingning thought, every time after we had sex, you would naturally sleep soundly.
She lit the incense herself. "I made this incense myself. It is only used to calm my mind. It does not affect my body. As for this method of soothing me to sleep, I also figured it out myself. If you don't want to use it, that's fine."
Lu Jingyu: "Use it."
Gu Qingning nodded and lit the incense. Then the room was slowly filled with a light and elegant fragrance.
Then, at this time, gentle piano music slowly rang out.
The night is quiet and peaceful, with the sound of piano lingering in the air.
Lu Jingyu was originally thinking about how Gu Qingning was the daughter of the Lin family, how much hardship she had endured since childhood, and how she was able to change her name and return to the capital.
As a result, his eyelids gradually became heavier, but his mood became inexplicably calm.
The whole person seems to be under the vast starry sky, or as if in the depths of the forest, feeling the soothing sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
In less than half a minute, Lu Jingyu had fallen into a deep sleep, and rhythmic breathing sounds could be heard.
Gu Qingning breathed a sigh of relief, then tidied up and went to the couch to rest.
After a night, when Gu Qingning woke up again, Lu Jingyu was still sleeping beside her.
But she moved slightly and the other person woke up.
Lu Jingyu looked at the surprise in Gu Qingning's eyes and asked, "What time is it now?"
Gu Qingning: "It's almost noon."
Gu Qingning woke up later in the morning because she was sleepy after pregnancy.
Even though he went to pay his respects to Feng too late, Feng didn't dare to say anything.
But at this time usually, Lu Jingyu would have already gotten up and even gone to court.
Even though it was a day off, he had already gotten up and practiced a few sets of boxing and had breakfast.
The usually self-disciplined young master was also rarely seen before.
Gu Qingning said quickly, "Let me help you change your clothes. If you are late for court, you can tell His Majesty that I asked you to try the heart medicine method last night and slept a little longer."
Lu Jingyu: "How can I blame you? I was the one who overslept."
Although he has never been a sleepyhead since he was a child.
Calling the servants to come in and serve him, Lu Jingyu had to go out without having time to eat.
But before leaving, Lu Jingyu comforted the nervous Gu Qingning:
"Qing Ning, your idea is great. I slept very well last night without any nightmares."
Gu Qingning also smiled, "Really? That's great, I'll continue my research."
Lu Jingyu reminded her, "I'm not in a hurry for this matter, don't tire yourself out."
Gu Qingning nodded and watched him leave.
Because she got up late, when Gu Qingning went to Feng's place, she was also a little late.
In the room, Feng had already learned from the maid that Lu Jingyu was late for duty. When Gu Qingning arrived, she immediately acted like an elder.
"Qing Ning, I'm not saying this as a mother, but you are too willful. You should know that you are pregnant now."
Gu Qingning: "Mother, what's wrong?"
Feng: "Jing Yu stayed in the backyard last night, right? You must have seduced him, and that caused him to be late for court this morning, didn't you?"
Zhao Jing next to him also echoed: "Qing Ning, even if it's been three months, you can't be so reckless. If it really doesn't work, why don't you give Jing Yu two concubines?"
Zhao Jing has been in the Duke's Mansion for some time. She was shocked to hear that there were no concubines or even maids in Songtao Pavilion!
She thought that if Jing Yu wanted to take a concubine, perhaps he could arrange for her distant niece to be in the family, thus strengthening the relationship.
Sure enough, after Zhao Jing finished speaking, Shen Ruoying and Feng Yuaner beside her looked at Gu Qingning.
One of these two people was Lu Jingyu's fiancée, but later broke off the engagement and married someone else.
The other person who I like most in my heart is Lu Jingyu, whom I can’t forget.
At this moment, they inexplicably reached a consensus in their hearts, that is, they were all jealous of Gu Qingning.
I really hope that Songtao Pavilion could also admit a few concubines to share Gu Qingning’s favor and make her anxious and worried.
Gu Qingning found it a little funny. All the women in the room clearly had their own ulterior motives, yet they reached a consensus at this moment?
She didn't need to explain anything to them, but nodded obediently, "Yes, I will mention it to Jing Yu."
Seeing her practicing Tai Chi, Feng couldn't help but say, "What's the point of bringing this up? Men all care about their reputation. Can't you just arrange for a maid to open her face?"
It's really urgent.
Gu Qingning: "I don't have a suitable candidate at this time. Is mother willing to give up?"
Her eyes passed over Feng's confidant Biyun.
Biyun is not as pretty as Aunt Yue, but she is also a pretty lady after all, not to mention that she is the concubine of the young master.
Almost in an instant, Biyun blushed and looked at Feng timidly.
There was a calculating light in Feng's eyes.
The faces of the others changed, especially Feng Yuaner, who originally wanted to marry Lu Jingyu, who glared at Biyun fiercely.
At this moment, Gu Qingning suddenly added a sentence.
"But the young master has a bad temper. If he gets angry, at best he will kick you off the bed, or at worst he may kill you directly."
She successfully noticed that several people's faces turned pale and they stopped talking.
"Maybe I'm overthinking it. If it's someone close to my mother, even if the young master doesn't like it, he won't take the other person's life, right?"
Biyun had silently taken a step back and hid behind Feng.
At this point, Feng and Zhao Jing gave up the idea.
However, Gu Qingning did not intend to let them go.
Gu Qingning: "Aunt Zhao, I've only been married for a short time and I'm not familiar with you. I heard that you lived in the Duke's Mansion when you were a child."
Zhao Jing understood instantly and said with a smile: "That was all before I got married."
Just like that, under Gu Qingning's guidance, Zhao Jing intentionally or unintentionally talked about her childhood sweetheart days with Duke Qin.
Feng's face became darker and darker.
Gu Qingning turned her head again and looked at Feng Yuaner.
"Yuan'er, have you gotten used to living in the Duke's Mansion during this period?"
Feng Yuaner looked at Gu Qingning warily, "Thank you for your concern, Madam Young Master. I'm used to it."
Gu Qingning smiled, "I think you are used to it, your face looks quite rosy. We are all family, don't be so formal. By the way, Aunt Zhao, you too, stay at home and have peace of mind. If you need anything, send someone to find me."
How could Feng Yuaner's face not be ruddy? Lu Hangzhi sneaked into her room every night.
So after hearing what Gu Qingning said, she glanced at Shen Ruoying with a little complacency.
Shen Ruoying didn't know the truth, and her eyes moved fearfully between Feng Yuaner and Aunt Zhao.
Feng knew everything clearly.
Gu Qingning is comparing Yuan'er with that bitch Zhao Jing!
This implies that they are all cousins, so they must be unclear about what is going on?
Feng knew better than anyone that Hangzhi went to Yuaner's place every night.
Thinking of this, Feng could no longer sit still.
After all, she has been wary of Zhao Jing during this period of time.
Feng: "Qing Ning, don't say that. Your aunt Zhao has something else to do. After Ah Cheng gets used to the academy, she will leave."
After hearing this, Zhao Jing's eyes instantly turned red, and she looked at Feng aggrievedly, "Cousin, are you trying to drive me away?"
Feng cursed inwardly.
What a beautiful old white lotus!
But on the surface, he had to say in a friendly manner: "What are you talking about? I'm just worried that I'll delay your work. We are all relatives, and the Duke's Mansion is so big, so naturally you can stay as long as you want."
Zhao Jing burst into laughter and said, "I'm really worried about Ah Cheng, so I can only disturb you and your cousin a little more."
The last word "cousin" was particularly irritating to Feng.
She couldn't bear it any longer, so she made the excuse that she was tired and asked everyone to leave.
When Gu Qingning left, after a while, Zhao Jing quickly walked up to her.
She smiled gently, "Qing Ning, there are many things to deal with during pregnancy. I am an experienced person after all. If you want to ask anything, just ask me. I will tell you everything I know."
This is a gesture of goodwill.
Although she knew that the other party had other purposes, their goals did not conflict at the moment.
Moreover, Gu Qingning also wants to encourage Zhao Jing.
She smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble Aunt Zhao."
"No trouble, no trouble."
Zhao Jing left with her maid with a bright smile.
Gu Qingning had a calm expression on her face. She turned around and walked towards Songtao Pavilion. As she walked, she passed by a pavilion.
Shen Ruoying was supported by a maid and was standing there, waiting for Gu Qingning.
Gu Qingning was a little surprised, thinking that at this time, shouldn't Shen Ruoying keep a low profile until she 'gave birth' to the child?
When Gu Qingning approached, she heard Shen Ruoying ask very sincerely:
"Sister-in-law, what method did you use to prevent the young master from taking a concubine?"
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