Chapter 84 Can you call me Gu Yun'an?
The west room was her usual room at Huaiju, but why would she go to the west room when she was sleeping so well?
The cold words I had spoken to her in the study last night flashed through my mind. Perhaps I was hurt, which is why I moved.
Without hesitation, Gu Yun turned and headed to the west room.
When he quietly pushed open the door to the west room, the candlelight inside had already gone out, and the entire room was immersed in a quiet darkness, with only her even and faint breathing to be heard.
He skillfully made his way into the room, and gently sat down on the edge of the bed, listening to her breathing. A sense of peace welled up in his heart.
The moonlight, like water, gently spilled onto the bed through the cracks in the window.
By the faint moonlight, Gu Yun'an noticed that her brows were slightly furrowed. He wondered if she was having a nightmare. He gently smoothed them out with his hand, and then a smile appeared on Gu Yun'an's lips.
After taking a bath, Gu Yun'an quietly entered Ruan Xingzhu's bed.
The bed in the west wing was softer than the one in the main wing. As soon as he got on, Ruan Xingzhu's delicate figure, like a willow in spring, slid down his body into his arms.
He gently pulled her into his arms, his movements natural and tender.
Ruan Xingzhu was already a restless sleeper. In her sleep, she vaguely sensed movement beside her. Her body trembled slightly involuntarily, and she instinctively tried to break free.
However, at that moment, a familiar yet long-lost scent entered her nostrils. The scent was so unique and so reassuring that her movements instantly froze.
In the darkness, her voice tinged with surprise, she cautiously called out, "Fourth Brother?"
Hearing that she was awake, Gu Yun'an could no longer restrain his emotions. He hugged her tighter, buried his head deep in the crook of her neck, and greedily inhaled her scent, as if he wanted to make up for all the longing he had felt these past few days.
His thin lips gently touched her earlobe, his breath filled with reassurance and affection, and he whispered, "It's me."
The small hand that had been covering his chest softened involuntarily upon hearing that familiar voice.
Ruan Xingzhu deeply felt his long-lost presence. Her once calm heart was now like a lake surface tossed with a stone, rippling and beating rapidly.
But she was still a little uneasy, wondering why Gu Yun'an was suddenly willing to talk to her again. Her eyes, full of inquiry, were wide open in the darkness, trying hard to see his expression.
In the darkness, Gu Yun'an seemed to sense her doubts. He raised his head slightly and gently kissed her forehead with his thin lips, as light as a feather, extremely tender.
He then took her hand and gently placed it on his chest, his voice slightly warm, "I received the amulet."
A slight touch came from her hand, and Ruan Xingzhu's face instantly turned bright red. Fortunately, it was dark around her, so Gu Yun'an couldn't see her shy appearance.
Following the touch of her fingers, she quickly found a corner of the amulet and wondered where he had found it.
After the carriage passed that day, the amulet she carried disappeared without a trace. She searched everywhere, but to no avail.
As if hearing her question, Gu Yun'an whispered in her ear, "I saw it from the carriage."
These words were like a thunderbolt in Ruan Xingzhu's mind, and her thoughts drifted back to the scene in the carriage that day. She felt both flustered and vaguely afraid.
The events that happened in the carriage that day were so absurd that even now, thinking about them still makes her heart race and her face flush.
Gu Yun'an also knew that he had indeed gone too far that day and had tormented her too much. A wave of guilt and heartache washed over him.
He gently leaned close to her ear, his voice as tender as flowing water: "The lotus seed soup was delicious. I finished it all. Shall I make some more tomorrow?"
As he spoke, his thin lips gently touched her earlobe, lingering on it. Ruan Xingzhu trembled, a ticklish sensation spreading throughout her body, her ears turning bright red.
Hearing him say that he had finished the lotus seed soup he made, Ruan Xingzhu felt a surge of satisfaction and joy welling up inside her.
She nestled in his arms and let out a soft "Mmm".
Hearing her gentle response, Gu Yun'an loosened his grip on her a little. In the moonlight, he looked at her flushed face, which was as beautiful and delicate as a blooming flower in the courtyard.
He asked softly, "Why did you go back to the west room?"
In the darkness, Ruan Xingzhu blinked, listening to his question. She was afraid that he would misunderstand her again, so she stammered and said, "I was afraid that Fourth Brother would sleep in the study because he disliked me, so I went back to the west room."
Her voice trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but snuggle into his arms, as if only in this way could she find a sense of security, fearing that he would blame her for it.
The soft, sweet voice reached Gu Yun'an's ears like a gentle feather, lightly tugging at his heartstrings. His heart clenched, and a wave of tenderness washed over her face from his breath.
"How could I possibly hate you?" He cupped her soft face in his large hands, his tone seductive. "I like you more than anything."
When Gu Yun'an so bluntly expressed his feelings for her, Ruan Xingzhu's body tensed slightly, her chest pounded like a deer, and her face burned hot, as if it could ignite the surrounding air.
Strangely, she didn't dislike it; in fact, she felt a faint sense of joy. She didn't mind Gu Yun'an hugging and kissing her, even...
She felt that their intimate behavior seemed wrong and shameful in the eyes of the world, but she never felt disgusted or repulsed by it.
Gu Yun'an gently lifted her from his arms, his hand tenderly smoothing her slightly disheveled hair. Under the cover of darkness, a burning desire shone in his eyes that Ruan Xingzhu could not see.
He stared intently at her, his thin lips brushing against her ear, his voice carrying a hint of seduction: "You like me too, don't you?"
A sudden jolt ran through Ruan Xingzhu, and she felt a pang of panic. This was the second time Gu Yun'an had asked her this question. She was acutely aware of the changes in her heart; in the past few days, when he had ignored her, she had felt an unprecedented sense of unease, bitterness, and heartache.
She didn't dislike the intimacy Gu Yun'an did to her; in fact, she even enjoyed it somewhat. However, the sense of shame stemming from societal norms held her back like an invisible thread, preventing her from responding for a moment.
"Um?"
Perhaps because he hadn't received a response for a long time, Gu Yun'an gently held the tip of her nose in his mouth. His voice was hoarse from suppressed emotions, and it seemed to have a magical power that gradually dissipated Ruan Xingzhu's rationality.
Ruan Xingzhu's mind was in complete turmoil, but Gu Yun'an's voice was like poison, completely irresistible to her. Her eyes welled up slightly, and her small hand gently rested on his chest.
Just this once, just this once, it won't matter.
With her mind made up, her face gradually warmed up, as if dyed by the sunset, and she responded softly.
"Um."
The soft response in the darkness sounded to Gu Yun'an like a firework exploding in his heart, dazzling and brilliant. His expression froze for a moment, then transformed into unprecedented joy, as if he had received something precious.
He looked down at her, but the little girl buried her head deeply in his chest out of shyness. Gu Yun'an gently lifted her out, his eyes burning with passion, and his thin lips pressed against her hot lips without hesitation.
After enduring for so long, Ruan Xingzhu's lips now appeared even sweeter and softer in his eyes, like the most tempting fruit. He couldn't help but caress and kiss them again and again, as if he wanted to convey all his longing and love to her through this kiss.
Ruan Xingzhu's lips were sealed, and the long-lost touch made her forget to breathe. Her breath mingled with his, as if they were one. She felt like she couldn't breathe, and her mind went blank due to lack of oxygen.
Just as she felt she was about to suffocate, Gu Yun'an finally released her lips. Instantly, she opened her mouth and gasped for fresh air, her chest heaving violently.
Gu Yun'an pulled away from her lips, his nose gently touching hers, inhaling her breath, the intensity in his eyes seeming to ignite the surrounding air.
His thin, hot lips parted slightly: "Can you call me Gu Yun'an?"
The scorching heat hit Ruan Xingzhu's face, making her body tremble slightly.
Gu Yun'an's request really startled her. She had only ever called him Fourth Brother before. Now that he was asking her to call him by his name, this change in intimate address made her feel flustered and at a loss.
"Just say it," he whispered, his thin lips lightly kissing the tip of her nose and eyelashes, a seductive sound, "Okay?"
At this moment, Ruan Xingzhu was already dizzy from his actions. She was completely disoriented. Their breaths mingled together, as if they were one person. Ruan Xingzhu's small hands clung to his strong shoulders and arms, as if grasping at her last support.
She buried her head in his neck, not letting him see the blush on her face, and then spoke slowly and deliberately, as if whispering: "Gu... Yun'an."
When the words came out of her own voice, Ruan Xingzhu was slightly stunned in disbelief. Her small face blushed deeply, and she buried it in his neck, as if she wanted to hide herself so that he would find her in this state.
A warmth seemed to surge through his heart, spreading instantly. Gu Yun'an lowered his head to her small face and kissed her again, as if wanting to forever etch this beautiful moment in his heart.
The night was long, and the sparse moonlight filtered into the room, as if adding a dreamlike and ethereal touch to the two figures.
The pearl flowers outside the west room had quietly bloomed at some unknown time. Their faint fragrance, like invisible butterflies, drifted into the room through the window, adding a unique aroma to this tranquil and sweet night.
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