Chapter 929 Returning Home (Second Update)
He was sick for three days after she married him, and to this day, she remains a virgin.
Gu Jinyu calmed herself down and instructed Chunliu, "Go and tell Third Master that I am in good health and not afraid of catching a disease. Please invite him to rest in my room."
For a woman to say something like this, she has truly risked all her self-respect and dignity.
If he still doesn't come—
She grew up in a mansion, and no one knew better than her just how difficult life could be for an unloved woman.
She cannot follow in the footsteps of those women.
"Yes." Chunliu reluctantly went to the study again.
However, the results were no different each time; the Third Young Master Quan still insisted on resting in the study.
Chunliu said, "However, Third Master said that he will take good care of himself tonight and accompany Miss back to her parents' home early tomorrow morning."
Hearing this, Gu Jinyu's expression softened slightly: "Third Master is really sick. He doesn't want to pass on his illness to me. He's just being kind to me."
Chunliu nodded hurriedly: "That's right, Third Master dotes on Miss! Otherwise, why would he cut his own finger and have someone take the 'blood' to report to the Lady of the Marquis?"
Gu Jinyu sighed: "You're right, Third Master is a considerate person. I shouldn't have overthinked it."
Chunliu smiled and said, "That's more like it! Shall I help you to rest?"
"Mm." Gu Jinyu did not object.
Chunliu let down her hair bun.
Gu Jinyu asked, "Tell me, how's my sister doing? Marrying the same person twice, how could she even think of that?"
Chunliu snorted, "In my opinion, the young marquis has long been tired of her. Anyone would get tired of looking at the same face for four years, let alone someone as ugly as her. The young marquis had no choice but to marry her. She is the savior of the Empress Dowager and His Majesty, and she also cured the Duke of Anguo of Yan with her excellent medical skills. She has no other skills besides that. I think the young marquis will just use her as a decoration. In the long run, she will suffer."
Gu Jinyu lowered her eyes and straightened the hem of her clothes: "She and the young marquis have been married for four years but have no children. Tell me... why is that?"
Chunliu combed her hair with a comb and said disdainfully, "Of course she can't have any more children! So she's a hen that can't lay eggs! Miss, don't worry, she won't have an easy time in the Marquis's mansion!"
Gu Jinyu sighed softly, "She is, after all, my sister, and I still hope she is doing well."
...
The next day, Gu Jiao overslept again.
As she sat in front of the dressing table, having her hair combed by Yu Ya'er, Xiao Heng had already been busy for over an hour, preparing all the gifts for her return visit.
In addition, Princess Xinyang and Marquis Xuanping have also paid their respects.
His parents teased him, saying that Yiyi would soon have a little nephew.
Xiao Heng smiled without saying a word, not telling his parents that they had taken precautions, except for the first time, which wasn't a very pleasant experience.
But the probability of getting infected that time was too small.
Breakfast consisted of red bean and barley porridge, carrot and mutton buns, scallion rolls, crab roe pastries, and some delicate and delicious side dishes.
The two had good appetites and ate a little of everything.
Gu Jiao went to visit Princess Xinyang, where Marquis Xuanping was also present.
In fact, Marquis Xuanping usually doesn't come in the morning. But ever since he came once on the day of the tea ceremony, Xiao Yiyi has learned that her handsome father can come in the morning. So every day as soon as she opens her eyes, she starts looking for her father.
"Are you getting used to your stay?" Princess Xinyang asked Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao said, "I'm used to it, it's all good!"
The furnishings of Lanting Courtyard were arranged according to Gu Jiao's preferences. Some details that Gu Jiao herself did not notice were noticed by Princess Xinyang from Biyue Hutong.
Like her aunt, Princess Xinyang never said it aloud, but her affection was hidden in the details.
“Actually, Mother doesn’t need to live here all the time.” Gu Jiao was referring to the Princess’s residence.
Princess Xinyang understood her meaning and said, "It's nothing. We moved out of here before because Aheng died. Coming to the princess's residence would remind us of Aheng. Now that Aheng has returned safely, and Qing'er has also returned, this place is just..."
Being too close to someone has no other drawbacks.
She glanced at Marquis Xuanping without making a sound.
Well, this guy hasn't been too annoying lately.
Marquis Xuanping was holding his daughter and enjoying the cool air under the eaves when he inadvertently turned his head and met Princess Xinyang's gaze.
He raised an eyebrow: "Qin Fengwan, you're peeking at me again!"
Princess Xinyang clenched her fingers, taking back what she had just said.
This guy is absolutely infuriating!
Princess Xinyang didn't want to see him anymore and said coldly, "Don't you have to go to court?"
Marquis Xuanping laughed and said, "I am on leave."
Princess Xinyang chuckled and said, "What leave are you taking? It's Aheng's wedding, not yours!"
Looking at his little daughter in his arms, Marquis Xuanping shamelessly said, "Maternity leave!"
Princess Xinyang: "...!!"
...
Gu Jiao and Xiao Heng left the princess's residence and boarded a carriage bound for the duke's residence.
Today is also the day Gu Jinyu returns to her parents' home.
Unlike Gu Jiao, who was willful and could get up whenever she wanted, she went to her mother-in-law's place before dawn to establish the rules. After serving her mother-in-law breakfast, she returned to her own courtyard to check the gifts for the homecoming.
Once everything was in order, the Third Young Master Quan got up.
By now, they had finished paying their respects to Madam Gu and Lord Gu and were preparing to return home.
The carriage had only gone a few steps when Gu Jinyu heard the sound of approaching hooves.
Strangely enough, she wasn't familiar with Gu Jiao, but she could always recognize the sound of her horse's voice.
Those were the Black Wind Riders who had fought on the battlefield, carrying a fierce and ruthless aura. Even though they were far away, the horses of the Marquis of Changping's mansion were still somewhat frightened.
Gu Jinyu lifted the curtain and looked out, just in time to see a group of carriages stopped in front of the Duke's mansion.
Xiao Heng, dressed in a crescent-white brocade robe, led Gu Jiao, who was wearing a blue dress, down from the carriage.
Gu Jinyu gave a mocking scoff.
That girl knows martial arts, does she need anyone to help her?
Are you treating that girl like a treasure, being so careful?
"Stop the car!" Gu Jinyu said.
The Third Young Master Quan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, immediately opened them and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Gu Jinyu smiled gently and said, "I saw my sister and brother-in-law, and I want to go say hello to them."
Young Master Quan asked, "Young Marquis?"
The Marquis of Changping's residence is located in the eastern border region and has some connections with the Xiao family. This time, because their weddings happened to fall on the same day, they were unable to attend each other's weddings, but they heard from their families that they still sent congratulatory gifts.
The Third Young Master Quan said, "Alright."
The two got off the carriage.
The Third Young Master Quan logged off first and left without paying any attention to Gu Jinyu.
There's no harm without comparison.
Gu Jinyu didn't feel anything was wrong when she arrived at the Marquis's residence. However, after seeing how Xiao Heng treated Gu Jiao, she immediately felt resentful.
She gritted her teeth and glared at Gu Jiao, who was wearing a veil today, covering most of her face except for her smooth forehead and delicate eyebrows and eyes.
"Sister, brother-in-law, what a coincidence."
She took the hand of the third young master Quan and walked towards the two of them.
Young Master Quan frowned and withdrew his hand.
Gu Jinyu felt a pang of embarrassment, but she didn't show it on her face. She continued to smile and said, "Are you also returning to your parents' home today, sister? Why are you so late? Did you sleep until noon? Do you still consider yourself an unmarried young lady?"
The Third Young Master Quan greeted Xiao Heng with eager eyes: "Young Marquis."
Xiao Heng nodded slightly.
The two families weren't close, but they weren't enemies either.
He was getting impatient with what Gu Jinyu was saying.
Gu Jiao retorted, "Does getting married mean you have to get up earlier than the rooster?"
Gu Jinyu choked.
Gu Jiao asked Xiao Heng in a low voice, "But is it really okay for me to get up so late?"
Xiao Heng affectionately stroked the top of her head and said, "How could that be? My mother doesn't need you to set rules. She told me not to wake you up and to let you sleep a little longer."
There are two pieces of information in this statement: first, Princess Xinyang dotes on Gu Jiao; second, Xiao Heng gets up earlier than Gu Jiao.
Doesn't she have to take care of her mother-in-law and husband?
Gu Jinyu simply couldn't believe it was true!
Even though Madam Yao was so favored by Lord Gu back then, she still had to be mindful of Old Madam Gu's mood in the mansion!
Xiao Heng said calmly to the Third Young Master Quan, "It's nothing. Let's go inside first. Farewell, Young Master Quan."
Quan San Gongzi's status was not as noble as Xiao Heng's, so he quickly cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Brother-in-law, please take care. Sister, please take care."
Too lazy to argue with Gu Jinyu, Gu Jiao turned around and walked towards the steps with Xiao Heng.
"Be careful." Xiao Heng took her hand and reminded her of the box on the steps.
Four years...
Shouldn't they have grown tired of it long ago?
Why were they even more inseparable than she had ever seen before?
A surge of intense jealousy welled up in Gu Jinyu's heart!
Why does Gu Jiao always seem to have all the good things in the world?
Where exactly do I fall short of her?
"elder sister!"
She called out to Gu Jiao.
"Is there anything else?" Gu Jiao asked.
Gu Jinyu said arrogantly, "No, I just wanted to say that your veil is very beautiful. You didn't wear a veil before, but I didn't expect you to wear one these two times just to see me. Actually, you don't need to do this. Why should you feel ashamed in front of me?"
Gu Jiao said, "Me? Ashamed of my appearance?"
The Third Young Master Quan also heard that the young marquis's new wife was an absolute ugly woman.
You must know, Young Master Xiao is the most handsome young man in Zhaodu, so it's truly a pity that he ended up with an ugly wife!
At this moment, a large crowd of onlookers gathered around, and even passing carriages stopped moving.
They all wanted to know what the ugly wife the young marquis had married looked like, and whether she was so ugly that it was outrageous to both gods and men.
Little Tyrant: I heard that Daddy and Mommy don't want me to come out. You must use your monthly votes to force me out!
Little Heng: Go away! o(╯□╰)o
(End of this chapter)
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