"Hopefully, Gu Qianxue won't cause any trouble with the Second Prince, which could harm the entire Gu family."
She couldn't help but mutter to herself.
In this life, she doesn't want to talk about romance; she just wants to focus on her career and be a good, laid-back matriarch.
Seeing Gu Qianluo so listless, Xiao Cui felt very sorry for her. She leaned closer to let her lean on her and asked with pity,
"Miss, are you hungry? Please wait a moment, Cui'er will get you something to eat."
"Cui'er, you're the best to me! I've been up all day and haven't eaten a single grain of rice. I'm starving."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui quickly tore off a chicken leg from the table and ran towards Gu Qianluo with a slurping sound.
"Miss, while the young master is still entertaining the guests, please have something to eat first. Here you go!"
Gu Qianlu deftly rolled up her sleeves, took the chicken leg Xiao Cui handed her, and stuffed it into her mouth in big bites.
Having been starving all day, she had long forgotten the etiquette a lady should observe when eating; the key was to quickly stuff the food into her stomach.
Fifteen minutes later, seeing that she had almost finished eating, Xiao Cui picked up the wooden bucket and walked outside.
"Miss, please eat slowly. I'll fetch you some water to wash your hands."
"Hmm, okay!"
Just as she finished eating and drinking, and was tiptoeing out the door with a pile of kitchen waste to "dispose of the evidence,"
A tall, handsome young man with stunning looks walked towards her unhurriedly.
She slowly raised her head, and when she saw the man's handsome face, her heart skipped a beat.
The young man had a rugged face with sharp features, deep eyes beneath sword-like eyebrows, and a straight nose. When he wasn't smiling, he exuded a cold and arrogant aura.
The man gazed at her intently, a handsome smile curving his lips, his voice carrying a cool and alluring quality.
"Girl, where are you planning to run off to?"
If you didn't hear him speak, you would think he was a deity from heaven.
This was the first time Gu Qianlu had ever seen a man who was even more beautiful than a woman. Her wrist was suddenly gripped by him, and her body froze on the spot.
He was dressed in a dark, luxurious robe, with sips of wine occasionally emanating from his body.
I guess this person was probably a guest who came to a wedding banquet, drank too much, and went to the wrong room?
Or perhaps, a lecherous man seeking to use alcohol to seduce women?
If you get into a fight with a stranger on your wedding night and someone with ulterior motives sees it, you could be dragged to the bottom of a pond and drowned!
Thinking this, Gu Qianlu glared at him.
Whether he's a celestial being or a top-tier handsome man on earth, lust is a double-edged sword; survival is paramount.
She angrily brushed the man's sleeve aside, shoved his hand away, and shouted at him.
"How dare you! Do you know the crime of breaking into a woman's boudoir at night? Get out of here now, or my husband will not let you off!"
Upon hearing Gu Qianluo's harsh words, a look of surprise flashed in the man's eyes. He then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, Miss Gu, you want me to get out?"
So, on your wedding night, do you intend to spend it alone in your room?
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at the man before her with a mixture of disbelief and suspicion. "Husband? You...you are the second young master of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion? Impossible!"
If he were my husband, he should be wearing his wedding attire! If you don't leave soon, I'm going to call for help!
She refuted him as she walked outside.
Upon hearing this, the man revealed a handsome smile, took out a jade pendant with the words "Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion" printed on it from his waist, and waved it in front of Gu Qianluo.
"You...you are really the second young master of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion?"
"The genuine article is by Chen Jinheng of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion."
Gu Qianlu snatched the jade pendant, examined it closely in her hand, and her eyebrows twitched involuntarily.
"Well? Does Madam believe me now?"
Gu Qianluo, recalling her rude behavior just now, quickly curtsied and apologized.
"Qianluo is guilty. She did not know that her husband had returned. I hope you will not blame her."
“Ignorance is no excuse, my lady. Don’t worry, I’m not that petty. Someone, come and help my lady with her toilette.”
Before Gu Qianlu could refuse, the servants of the Marquis's mansion filed in and began to do their own work.
After giving his instructions, the man placed a large hand on Gu Qianluo's shoulder and spoke to her affectionately.
"My lady, please wash up first. I will wait for you in the inner room."
After saying that, the man gave her a wicked smile and strode towards the inner hall of the palace.
Gu Qianlu felt a chill in her heart, as if she had understood something.
Xiao Cui had just returned with a bucket of water when she saw her young mistress already being served by the servants of the Marquis's mansion. She silently shuffled over and stammered,
"Miss...!"
Seeing Xiao Cui step forward, Gu Qianluo's eyes lit up, and she spoke in a deep voice,
"You may all leave now. Xiao Cui can stay here."
Being handled by a group of people all at once made Gu Qianlu feel a little uncomfortable, so she left only Cui'er to serve her.
A moment later, after the bath, Cui'er helped Gu Qianluo put on her undergarments and was about to start wringing out her hair when she heard Chen Jinheng's cold voice coming from the bedroom.
"Everyone, step back."
Cui'er glanced at Gu Qianluo, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
"Miss, the young master has given orders, so I will take my leave now."
Gu Qianlu watched as Cui'er ran out of the room as if she had been granted a pardon, and couldn't help but roll her eyes at her, letting out a soft snort, "Coward!"
The red candles in the room flickered in the wind, and a pair of mandarin ducks were embroidered with gold thread on the embroidered red quilt, which was lifelike. The bed was covered with red dates, peanuts, longans and lotus seeds, which symbolized "early birth of a son".
The red ribbon shimmered and swayed in the breeze.
Gu Qianluo slowly walked into the inner hall and saw Chen Jinheng leaning against the bed reading a book.
Seeing this, she was stunned for a moment, then casually sat down in front of the dressing table next to her, resting her chin on one hand and closing her eyes slightly.
"Is Madam tired? Her hair is still wet; she'll catch a cold if she falls asleep here."
Suddenly, a man's warm and alluring voice came, and he gently dried her hair.
Gu Qianlu was startled, and then she came to her senses. "Thank you, husband. I'll do it myself."
Chen Jinheng refused her request and proceeded to dry her hair himself.
"Everyone knows that you and the Second Prince were childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they were little. If it weren't for your sister Gu Qianxue interfering, Madam would probably be spending the night with her ideal husband by now, wouldn't she?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu's heart sank.
It seems that Chen Jinheng already knew about the sisters' arranged marriage?
I just hope he doesn't make a big fuss and affect the Gu family.
"My lord, rest assured, I have now married you in place of my sister, and from now on I am yours. As for the matter with the Second Prince, that is like fireworks that have burned out, gone with the wind."
"My dear husband, my sister acted foolishly for a moment, which is why this happened. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against her!"
"Hehe, I have always been a cold and indifferent person. I only agreed to this marriage to please my grandmother."
So, whether it's your sister or you marry into the family, it's all the same to me.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu felt a chill in her heart, and smiled gently.
"That's good. With such a magnanimous husband, I'm sure Qianluo will be able to live a respectful life with you in the future."
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