Chapter 135 Impotent Love
When Princess An Ning heard the news that Jiang Xun went to the Shen Mansion to propose marriage, she was really "furious" and even smashed the teacup beside her in front of Zhao Huaizhen.
Zhao Huaizhen was startled, secretly glad that he didn't ask Shen Jiasui to come with him. While changing clothes, he quickly asked the maid beside him to go to the Shen Mansion to deliver a message:
"Jia Sui, please don't appear in front of Ning Er for the next few days. I will try to reason with you."
"Ning'er just has a bad temper, and she's angry right now. There's no need to doubt her friendship with you and me."
"It's all Lord Jiang's fault. Couldn't he have waited a little longer and come to propose marriage later?"
In Zhao Huaizhen's mind, if there is any fault, it must be the man's fault, and his sisters are always good.
Isn't it said that she is well-known for being warm-hearted and protective?
When Shen Jiasui heard that Tuoba Ning had already started acting, he naturally did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly "fearfully" agreed in front of the maid.
But I couldn't help but feel sorry for Zhao Huaizhen trying to make amends with both sides, and I felt more and more pity and guilt for her.
There is no doubt that Tuoba Ning's reaction soon reached the ears of people in Beijing...
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In the evening, when Lu Yunzheng returned to the villa after finishing his shift, Gu Xizhi had already prepared wine and food.
In General Dingguo's Mansion, she was the young lady who had never done housework, but now she has learned to cook for Lu Yunzheng.
"Yun Zheng, you've worked hard these past few days. Eat more."
As Gu Xizhi spoke, she pushed the plate of food in front of her towards Lu Yunzheng.
Lu Yunzheng was touched. No matter what, there was no doubt that Xizhi loved him.
Since his rebirth, Xizhi has indeed suffered a lot with him.
Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng felt that some things could not be completely hidden from Gu Xizhi, leaving her without any hope.
"Xizhi, today I heard that Jiang Xun went to the Chen Mansion to propose marriage."
Gu Xizhi's movement of scooping soup paused slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in her slightly drooped eyes.
She was thinking about how to bring up the matter appropriately, but she didn't expect Yun Zheng to take the initiative to speak.
She looked up with a look of shock, "Ah? Really?"
Lu Yunzheng nodded, and at this moment he couldn't tell what he felt in his heart.
If he had not broken off the engagement that day, he and Shen Jiasui would have gotten married in April this year. It would have been impossible for him to sit with Xizhi like today.
Maybe this is what they call, there are gains and losses?
While Lu Yunzheng was daydreaming, Gu Xizhi said in amazement, "You mentioned Yunzheng to me last time. I didn't expect that they would actually get together."
When Lu Yunzheng heard this, he shook his head and said, "No, they can't do it."
When Gu Xizhi heard this, a light suddenly appeared in her eyes, but her face suddenly turned pale and tears began to fill her eyes.
"Yun Zheng, could it be that... could it be that you still... "
"no!"
Seeing Gu Xizhi's expression change, Lu Yunzheng quickly denied it and explained:
"Xizhi, I just brought this up because I was worried that you might misunderstand me."
"You and I are of one mind. I don't want to hide it from you. In fact, on the day of the Imperial Garden's welcoming banquet, I met a nobleman in the plum forest."
"He thinks highly of me, and this time he is giving me an opportunity. As long as I can successfully stop Jiang Xun from marrying the Shen family, he will promise me a position in the Beijing Guard."
"Xizhi, everything I do is for us. Don't let your imagination run wild. We will soon be able to reap the rewards of our hard work."
As Lu Yunzheng spoke, he stood up and walked to Gu Xizhi's side, hugging her tightly in his arms while she was still sitting.
Gu Xizhi leaned on Lu Yunzheng's chest and abdomen, listening to Lu Yunzheng's assurances, the corners of her mouth raised almost imperceptibly.
But when she raised her head again, she looked pitiful again.
"Yun Zheng, is this true? You are not lying to me? Aren't you reluctant to marry someone else?"
Lu Yunzheng smiled and held Gu Xizhi's face in his hands, and said softly: "Xizhi, when have I ever lied to you?"
Lu Yunzheng subconsciously ignored the last sentence.
He really didn't want Shen Jiasui to marry someone else, after all, she was once his wife, but the one he loved most in his heart was always Xizhi.
How could Gu Xizhi, such a perceptive person, not notice Lu Yunzheng's escape? She sneered in her heart, but at this moment she was more concerned about something else.
"Since this opportunity is so rare, what are you going to do, Yun Zheng?"
Talking about business, Lu Yunzheng let go of Gu Xizhi and sat back down.
He was about to speak, but at this moment, he suddenly wanted to hear Gu Xizhi's thoughts.
He did not forget that Xizhi had given his mother some advice.
That time, if Shen Jiasui and Aunt Zhou had not been in contact before, Xizhi might have succeeded.
Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng shook his head, "I have no idea yet."
Gu Xizhi frowned slightly when she heard this, and secretly complained about Lu Yunzheng's incompetence. She pretended to be in deep thought, and after a while she spoke softly:
"I remember... Sui Sui likes the Lantern Festival the most."
"Although she doesn't like to go to various banquets, she attends the Lantern Festival every year. She goes to Chengtian Street to select lanterns, eats floating dumplings at Zhaixing Pavilion, and also goes to release river lanterns."
"This year's Lantern Festival, she should go with Jiang Xun, right?"
Gu Xizhi spoke in such detail that after Lu Yunzheng heard it, he couldn't help but feel a little strange.
It was as if...Xizhi had already thought about this matter carefully in her mind.
But the moment he raised his eyes, there was still a look of surprise on his face, so he just acted it out to the end.
"If you hadn't told me I wouldn't have remembered it. Now I have a direction."
"But if they know each other well, I don't know how to separate them."
Seeing that Lu Yunzheng was distressed again, Gu Xizhi could only remind him calmly:
"Well... I have no idea."
"But Yun Zheng, you and Sui Sui have been engaged for many years. I guess no one knows Sui Sui better than you, right?"
When Lu Yunzheng heard this, his eyes flashed and he looked at Gu Xizhi deeply.
He had already understood the hidden meaning of Xizhi's words.
Because the two of them had the same idea.
Lu Yunzheng nodded and said seriously, "There is still some time left. Let me think about it carefully."
"But if that's the case, Xizhi, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you on the Lantern Festival."
Hearing this, Gu Xizhi shook her head sympathetically, "No problem, I'll let two maids accompany me for a walk that day, Yun Zheng doesn't need to worry, business is more important."
She had been cooped up in this courtyard for too long, and if she didn't go out for a walk, she would soon become numb.
Lu Yunzheng nodded to Gu Xizhi apologetically, but couldn't help but feel pity for her for being so sensible.
Although Xizhi's scheming was far beyond his previous understanding, Xizhi was on his side, which was actually a good thing, wasn't it?
It was late at night and the world was quiet. The flickering candlelight illuminated a slender figure in front of me.
Xizhi likes to wear plain clothes, and the elegant colors really suit her. At this moment, she is just sitting quietly, making people feel gentle and beautiful.
Lu Yunzheng's gaze wandered slightly and fell on Gu Xizhi's slightly pursed lips. He didn't know if it was because he had drunk a few glasses of wine, but at this moment, he was a little wavering.
"Cherish the branch..."
In his previous life, he had only experienced the joy of love with Xizhi. After such a long time, he suddenly missed that intoxicating feeling very much.
Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng stood up, walked behind Gu Xizhi, and gently stroked Gu Xizhi's delicate neck with his fingertips.
Gu Xizhi was originally immersed in thoughts about the Lantern Festival, but at this moment she shuddered all over. When she raised her head, she met Lu Yunzheng's slightly blurred gaze.
Her heart skipped a beat and she immediately stood up and moved away.
When Lu Yunzheng saw Gu Xizhi dodging almost instinctively, his lustful thoughts disappeared and he couldn't help feeling embarrassed and angry.
"Xizhi, you..."
Gu Xizhi felt something was wrong as soon as she saw it, and quickly stepped forward to surrender, her eyes full of resentment, and she said aggrievedly:
"Yun Zheng, you promised me that you would wait until the wedding night."
Lu Yunzheng used to be easily fooled by this, but now he always feels that this is just Gu Xizhi's excuse.
They had been living together as a single man and a single woman for several months, and others had long regarded Xizhi as his, but who knew that they still lived in separate rooms.
When Lu Yunzheng thought of this, he suddenly hugged Gu Xizhi's waist and pressed her into his arms, causing Gu Xizhi to scream in surprise.
Lu Yunzheng immediately looked down, but saw that there was only panic on Gu Xizhi's face, no shyness.
His heart suddenly turned cold, and he let go of Gu Xizhi and walked out without looking back.
Gu Xizhi stumbled before she could stand still. When she looked up again, she heard the gate slam shut. Lu Yunzheng had already left...
Her heart tightened, and she couldn't figure out what was going on for a moment. She hurriedly chased after him, but as soon as she stepped out of the room, she stopped again.
What can you do if you chase him out?
She must not lose her final innocence at any cost. After all, Yun Zheng...can't give her what she wants.
Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi took a deep breath and slowly turned around.
Wait until Yun Zheng comes back and then coax him. He is always easy to coax.
Gu Xizhi thought so and went back to the house. When she saw the food on the table in front of her, for some reason, her eyes suddenly became hot again.
Maybe there is affection.
But to her now, impotent love is really insignificant.
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