As dusk settles, the old street is ablaze with lights, bustling with pedestrians as two companions stroll through different lantern vendor stalls.
Ten days before the Lantern Festival, merchants on Flower Street lit lanterns early and each stall displayed their unique and popular products.
In the bustling city, with many pedestrians on the road, the two were pushed forward by the crowd. As they walked closer and closer, Chen Jinheng's chin pressed tightly against her forehead, and her cheeks suddenly felt hot, and her heartbeat became a little unsteady.
She loosened her grip, trying to break free, but the man only tightened his hold on her.
Gu Qianlu felt a little annoyed and was about to look up to talk to Chen Jinheng when she met the man's deep eyes.
She shyly raised her jade fan to cover her face, and teased in a low voice, "Husband, I'm a little hot, could you please put it down...?"
Looking at her rosy cheeks, Chen Jinheng felt a stirring in his heart, and his gaze suddenly focused on one spot.
Taking advantage of Gu Qianluo's momentary lapse in attention, he slowly leaned down and pressed his lips close to hers.
Marquis's Mansion Lingyan Pavilion
The atmosphere inside the palace was somber, with the occasional sound of things breaking. The servants stood outside, heads bowed and huddled together, waiting in fear.
"Miss, please don't be angry. Don't make yourself sick."
"Gu Qianluo only bears a slight resemblance to you in her features. This servant believes that the Second Young Master is merely using her as a shield."
"Waaah, Yinshuang, do you think Jinheng has forgotten the promise he made to me?"
Lin Ruoyan lay on Yinshuang in terror, burying her face in her arms and sobbing.
"No, no, Miss, you and the Second Young Master are childhood sweethearts."
This affection is definitely different for the second young master. Miss, you must have confidence in yourself.
"But...but he actually accompanied Gu Qianlu back to her parents' home."
No matter how hard I tried to keep him, I couldn't, sob sob.
"Miss, the second young master is probably planning to settle the matter of his legal wife so that he will have a reason to marry you into the family later!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoyan's dim eyes suddenly lit up, and a smile immediately appeared on her face.
She gripped Yinshuang's arms tightly with both hands, pleading for confirmation.
"You really think so??"
"Yes, that's for sure. So, Miss just needs to maintain her existing relationship with the Second Young Master."
Moreover, you and the second young master share a parent-child bond, don't you?
"Based on this alone, Gu Qianluo is no match for you!"
After Yinshuang said that, Lin Ruoyan's furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
A smug smile crept onto her lips as she leaned against the mahogany couch, murmuring to herself.
"Gu Qianluo, humph, Jinheng only likes you because you look like me."
A substitute is just a substitute after all; once he gets tired of it...
On Shangjing Flower Street, shops lined the streets, their lights shimmering, and shouts filled the air, creating a lively and bustling scene.
Gu Qianluo's heart skipped a beat; she never imagined that a man would be so intimate with her in front of everyone.
She pressed her palm against the man's chest, trying to forcefully push him away, but when he noticed, he became even more unrestrained and hugged her even tighter.
"ah!"
Suddenly, the man felt a sharp pain on his lips, which threw him into disarray.
Gu Qianluo seized the opportunity to push him away and angrily rebuked him.
"Jinheng, as a scion of a prominent family, how can you be so frivolous in the middle of this bustling city?"
Gu Qianlu felt a surge of anger, her cheeks flushed red, and tears streamed down her face, landing on the man's rough, hot hands.
A cool sensation ran through Chen Jinheng's palm, a heavy feeling settled in his heart, and a hint of pity appeared in his eyes.
He reached out to wipe away Gu Qianluo's tears, gently comforting her.
"It is my fault as a husband; my wife is a beauty of unparalleled grace."
I...I couldn't help myself and upset you. I hope you can forgive me, Madam.
In today's world, which scion of a prominent family isn't polite and elegant?
But when it comes to Chen Jinheng, he seems like a lecherous scoundrel from the marketplace.
Could it be that he got used to frivolous behavior towards women from his past battles in the northern frontier?
Thinking this, Gu Qianluo felt even more frustrated.
In her previous life, at least the Second Prince was able to feign gentleness and refinement towards her.
Chen Jinheng, on the other hand, took the bait directly.
Gu Qianlu glanced at him sideways and said coldly, "Is this how you treat girls in the military camp?"
Seeing someone you like and just pulling them into your arms? How is that any different from being a thug?
Chen Jinheng's brow twitched, a hint of grievance rising in her heart, and she explained softly,
"My lady, you've misunderstood! I swear, you're the only girl I've ever touched in my life."
As he finished speaking, a smug smile appeared on his lips, which made Gu Qianlu even more displeased.
"A man's words are like a devil's lies. I think you'd better not make any vows, husband. If they come true, I'll have to die with you!"
"Shh! Don't talk nonsense! Come on, I'll take you to see some interesting things!"
Before Gu Qianluo could calm down, the man took her hand and quickly ran towards the lantern market.
"Hey! Chen Jinheng! Where are you taking me? Slow down, my legs are too short to keep up with you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness. He scooped up Gu Qianluo in his arms, avoided the crowd, and with a powerful leap, flew into the air.
"Ah!" Overwhelmed by a sudden sense of loss of control, Gu Qianlu buried her head in the man's arms without realizing it.
Seeing this, he frowned, reached out his large hand to stroke her forehead, and gently comforted her.
"With her husband here, my wife has nothing to fear."
A fleeting touch of moisture on her forehead caused Gu Qianluo's cheeks to flush, and she playfully retorted.
"Even at a time like this, you're still making liberties with me."
"I didn't! I just wanted to comfort you."
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