Chapter 76 Sending Pastries to My Sister-in-Law
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingze quickly presented the exquisite pastry box with both hands, his face beaming with pride, and said in a clear voice, "Sister-in-law, are you hungry? I specially brought these pastries for you."
Gu Qingxu sat upright and quietly peeked out, looking at the exquisitely crafted pastries in his box.
She paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, and asked softly, "Did Yi Mingyu send you to deliver this?"
Upon hearing her words, Yi Mingze's expression instantly became somewhat unnatural. Actually, the pastries were originally sent by his elder brother through the maid Xiao Tao, but he was so eager to see this elder sister he hadn't seen in a long time that he tricked Xiao Tao into doing something else, while he rushed over with the pastries in a great hurry.
He felt a little guilty when his sister-in-law asked him that question. His eyes darted around, and he stammered, "Yes..."
Seeing his expression, Gu Qingxu had no more doubts and didn't ask any more questions, simply nodding slightly.
Before leaving the mansion, Ruan Xingzhu had already given her some tea and snacks, so she wasn't hungry.
She really didn't expect that Yi Mingyu, who always adhered to etiquette, would take the initiative to have pastries delivered.
"Sister-in-law, eat quickly." Yi Mingze looked at her in her red wedding dress with anticipation, his big, bright eyes sparkling.
Gu Qingxu ultimately couldn't resist his ardent gaze. With delicate, slender fingers, she picked up a small piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.
The pastries melt in your mouth, with a delicate texture and a hint of sweetness that lingers on your tongue, as if they were just made.
As she ate her pastries, she noticed that Yi Mingze showed no sign of leaving. She looked up, her eyes full of confusion, and asked, "Aren't you going outside to join the fun?"
Kids always love to go where it's lively, what are they doing here?
Without thinking, Yi Mingze blurted out what was on his mind: "I'll keep my sister-in-law company to relieve her boredom."
He had liked this older sister for a long time. Hearing that she had saved their family, he felt even more that she was a great hero. Now that she was his sister-in-law, he couldn't bear to see her feeling down.
Just as Gu Qingxu was about to respond, the door slowly opened again.
Yi Mingyu was dressed in a bright red wedding gown. Having grown accustomed to seeing him in light-colored clothes, his bright red attire was quite a refreshing sight.
He slowly stepped into the room, carrying a faint smell of alcohol.
As soon as he entered, he saw Yi Mingze standing next to Gu Qingxu, and couldn't help but frown slightly, asking, "What are you doing here?"
When asked this question, Yi Mingze's voice softened instantly, and he said softly, "I came to deliver pastries to my sister-in-law."
Following his words, Yi Mingyu's gaze fell on the pastries on the table. Not wanting to ask anything more, he nodded slightly and urged the person on.
"Then hurry up and leave once you've delivered it."
Upon hearing that Yi Mingyu wanted to send him away, Yi Mingze panicked and hurriedly shouted, "No! I haven't even seen my sister-in-law yet!"
Yi Mingyu's somewhat confused mind cleared up instantly after hearing these words.
This is my own wife, I haven't even had a proper look at her yet, how can I let this boy look at her too much? So she called over the nanny who was waiting nearby and ordered, "Take the young master out."
The old woman obeyed, gently took Yi Mingze's hand, and led him away.
Yi Mingze kept turning back, his eyes filled with longing, muttering, "Sister-in-law, I'll come see you again next time..."
Hearing the commotion, Gu Qingxu couldn't help but look through the fan.
Before they could even see how Yi Mingze was taken away, their view was blocked by a splash of red.
Following the red-clad figure, Gu Qingxu realized that Yi Mingyu had sat down next to her at some point.
Yi Mingyu looked at her slender fingers, which were as smooth as white jade, as she held an exquisite round fan, covering her face.
His heart felt as if it were being gently touched by an invisible hand, and he was already impatient. He slowly reached out and carefully took her hand in his.
When his hand touched her slender, fair fingers, Gu Qingxu felt a warmth on her hand. Her hands were already a little cold, and now that he had specially wrapped them, her fingers holding the fan handle couldn't help but twitch slightly.
The face hidden behind the fan couldn't help but reveal an unprecedented tension, and two blushes quietly crept onto her fair cheeks.
Yi Mingyu stared at her intently, his eyes filled with deep affection and admiration.
With a slight movement of his hand, he took the fan from her hand and then slowly removed it from her face.
In an instant, Gu Qingxu's exquisite face came into his view without reservation.
Today, her makeup was exceptionally exquisite. Her arched eyebrows resembled a crescent moon in spring, and her eyes were as clear and bright as autumn water. Her already rosy lips were adorned with a layer of bright red rouge, making her look even more alluring.
His eyes gradually deepened as he stared intently at Gu Qingsu's rosy lips. His body, already flushed from the alcohol, became even hotter.
He couldn't help but recall the scene of Gu Qingxu kissing him that day, and his heart suddenly raced. He let out a soft breath and involuntarily leaned towards her.
Gu Qingsu noticed that Yi Mingyu's face was slightly flushed and his eyes were filled with a mix of confusion and passion, so she knew that he had probably drunk quite a bit.
But his gaze was too direct and too piercing, as if he wanted to see right through her, making it hard for her to ignore him.
Moreover, his constant movement towards her made her heart tighten, and her body involuntarily tensed up, her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her skirt.
As if sensing what he was about to do, Gu Qingxu hesitated for a moment and hurriedly spoke up, her voice tinged with panic: "We...we haven't drunk the nuptial wine yet."
Her rosy lips parted and closed, and Yi Mingyu, who was leaning towards her, suddenly stopped, his gaze involuntarily falling on the nuptial wine that had already been prepared on the table.
A ripple of emotion welled up in my heart, and I regretted that I had been so hasty and had overlooked this important step.
He slowly rose, taking steady yet somewhat hurried steps, and brought over the wine. Under his unwavering gaze, Gu Qingxu's hands trembled slightly as she drank the wine.
The wine flowed down her throat, carrying a slight warmth, which heated her already somewhat feverish body even more, and a blush spread from her cheeks to her neck.
Yi Mingyu picked up his wine glass again and drank some wine, but his gaze never left Gu Qingxu for a moment.
He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice a little hoarse, as if carrying a trace of emotion: "Miss Gu looks beautiful today."
The voice was deep and seductive, like a gentle breeze in spring, softly brushing against Gu Qingxu's heart.
Praised by such a serious and affectionate person, Gu Qingxu's face flushed even more. She bit her lip slightly and said in a feigned tone, "Wasn't I beautiful before?"
Yi Mingze seemed to be captivated by her charming appearance again, and quickly spoke up, saying repeatedly, "Beautiful, Miss Gu is beautiful no matter what."
Her rosy lips were a little dry, and Gu Qingxu couldn't help but lick them slightly. She avoided Yi Mingyu's undisguised, burning gaze and softly chided, "How much longer are you going to stare?"
In the past, Yi Mingyu would have quickly looked away, but tonight, whether it was the alcohol or the release of long-suppressed emotions, he still stared straight at her, refusing to look away.
Just as Gu Qingxu was about to speak up for the second time, Yi Mingyu could no longer suppress his emotions. He leaned down slightly, and his full lips were suddenly sealed by Yi Mingyu's thin lips, which smelled of alcohol.
In that instant, Gu Qingxu felt her mind go blank with a sudden thud.
Her slender fingers gripped the hem of her wedding dress tightly, her breathing became rapid, and she subconsciously wanted to step back.
But as soon as she made a move, her slender waist was grabbed by a large hand, and a powerful yet gentle force pulled her close.
For a moment, her body pressed tightly against Yi Mingyu, as if they had become one. His lips were gently caressed by her; his kiss was both urgent and cautious. Her forearm couldn't help but climb onto his shoulder to steady herself.
Her breathing became increasingly erratic, the mingled breaths filling the small space. Yi Mingyu seemed to sense her rapid breathing, and with a slight tremor in his heart, he reluctantly loosened his grip on hers, his nose gently touching hers. Their eyes met, as if they could see into each other's hearts.
Just as Yi Mingyu was about to put the person down, Gu Qingxu suddenly spoke in a flustered manner, her voice slightly breathless: "The phoenix crown has not yet been removed."
Yi Mingyu's feverish body paused slightly, realizing he had been too hasty, and then he gently released the person.
Having gained her freedom, Gu Qingxu hurriedly got up, intending to call her maid to retrieve her hairpins and phoenix crown. But before she could speak, Yi Mingyu had already reached out and gently removed a hairpin for her.
His movements were very gentle and patient, each small action performed with utmost care, as if he were afraid of tugging at a single strand of her hair.
As each hairpin was slowly removed, Gu Qingxu felt her head lighten considerably, and the oppressive feeling brought by the heavy phoenix crown gradually disappeared.
She then slightly raised her head to look at Yi Mingyu, but after just one glance, her face instantly turned several shades red, and she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
A smudge of bright red rouge clung to the corner of Yi Mingyu's lips, clearly left from his own earlier application. In the candlelight, it possessed a unique and alluring quality.
She unconsciously touched her lips, but the image of Yi Mingyu with rouge on his lips kept replaying in her mind, making her heart race with anxiety.
Yi Mingyu was confused, only feeling a dryness in his mouth, and subconsciously licked his lips. Seeing that he had actually swallowed the rouge, Gu Qingsu blushed and quickly looked away, her heart feeling like it was about to jump out of her throat.
Before she could calm down, her body suddenly became slightly suspended in the air. She couldn't help but cry out in surprise, and her fair forearm instinctively hooked around his neck.
"What are you doing?" she couldn't help but ask, her voice tinged with surprise and shyness.
Yi Mingyu held her tightly in his arms, paused slightly, stared intently at her, and slowly said, "On such a fine day, it is only right to go to the room with my wife."
After saying that, he lifted her up a little higher and lowered his head to kiss her lips, which he had just wiped clean of her rouge.
As they walked toward the bed, the flickering light of the red candles cast long shadows of them.
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