Chapter 37 He never cared about her likes or dislikes.
Xie Guidu frowned. "Your injuries haven't fully healed yet, so you can't drink alcohol."
Dou Mingxiu's eyes were bloodshot as he sneered, "You clearly don't like her, so why marry her? Dou Wenyi is cold-hearted and hard-hearted. She's no longer the fourth sister you and I knew. Sooner or later, she will break you beyond repair!"
"She used to agree to anything I asked for. This time it was just making Ru Shuang her maid, what a small matter! If she hadn't been so persistent and deliberately made things uncontrollable, Ru Shuang wouldn't have ended up like that..."
"You dare to hide even a courtesan, Mingxiu? Have you ever considered what would happen if you really took Miss Liu as a concubine? This time, it's not her fault!"
Xie Guidu glanced at him indifferently, thinking he was really outrageous.
A while ago, Dou Mingxiu vaguely mentioned bringing someone to his residence. He felt that this was inappropriate, but Dou Mingxiu was eager to stay with his confidante forever, so how could he consider the so-called thoroughness?
He was busy with the autumn hunt and wedding preparations, and didn't pay attention to Dou Mingxiu's whereabouts. Who knew he would cause such a big mess?
Fortunately, the Dou family reacted quickly. If this fatal weakness had fallen into the hands of their political enemies, Dou Mingxiu would have been severely injured, if not killed, and it might have even implicated Dou Mingyan.
Dou Mingxiu took another gulp of wine. "How was I supposed to know she was Liu Rengui's illegitimate daughter? I thought she came from a respectable family... Love is something you can't always control. You're just criticizing me, but how are you any better than me?"
"You dare say you have feelings for Mingyan...?"
Xie Guidu's face turned cold. "Shut up! I haven't done anything inappropriate with her!"
He felt somewhat irritable and restless whenever he thought about Dou Wenyi's series of obvious changes.
Last time his stomach ailment flared up, he fantasized that Dou Wenyi would come to visit him, bow down and submit to him, but she never appeared until he was completely cured.
Dou Wenyi seems to have really changed, becoming less concerned about him. Fortunately, they will be able to get married soon, and everything will return to normal.
Dou Mingxiu snorted coldly, unconvinced, "You still won't admit it? How did you treat your third sister? What did you do for her? What are her hobbies? Do you even know? Ask yourself honestly, how much sincerity did you have in your treatment of her? Weren't you just putting on a show?"
"However, she really needs to be taught a lesson and doesn't deserve to be treated well!"
Xie Guidu's hands trembled slightly beneath his sleeves, and he couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart. A complex emotion spread through him, and his memories of her became somewhat hazy.
What does she like to eat?
It's just some snacks and gossip, isn't it?
Her hobbies... aren't they just tinkering with pharmacology? And embroidery, she even gave herself several sachets.
Xie Guidu reached out and pinched the sachet at his waist. He had never worn anything she gave him before, but this time he wore it on his own initiative. Surely she would be happy now?
"Alright, I'll take you back." Xie Guidu helped the person up without further ado.
As dusk settled, the Dou family had already prepared their evening meal.
Dou Wenyi helped Old Madam Dou into the dining room. As soon as they sat down, a servant came to report, "Old Madam, Master, Young Master Xie has brought the eldest young master back. The eldest young master seems to be drunk."
Dou Bochang's face darkened. "Useless thing."
He didn't expect Dou Mingxiu to be as famous in the court as Shen Yanzhou, but Xie Guidu was the same age as him and Xie Guidu was already capable of handling things independently in the court. Recently, he even assisted Chief Minister Meng in managing the autumn hunt. He could handle such complicated matters with ease.
On the other hand, Dou Mingxiu was only assigned the job of a compiler... How could he have the nerve to be so depressed?
Madam Gu has regained her former dignified and virtuous demeanor.
She glanced at Dou Wenyi, having heard that if Dou Wenyi hadn't used the needles in time that day, she would have died.
A pang of guilt welled up in her heart, and she hesitated before speaking, "It's almost lunchtime, why don't we invite Prince Xie to come in and have a meal together? If he doesn't want to come in, there's no need to force him."
The Dou family has already broken off their marriage with the Shen family, and they absolutely cannot afford any more mishaps with this marriage to the Marquis of Dingyuan.
Dou Bochang naturally thought of this as well. "Yi'er, go and greet Prince Xie yourself."
Dou Wenyi frowned, and even though she was unwilling, she had no choice but to get up. "Yes."
Xie Guidu might not even deign to stay for a meal; it's just a formality, a perfunctory gesture to appease the elders.
Thinking this, she lifted her foot and walked outside.
A gentle breeze blows, carrying the fragrance of flowers and coolness, gradually dispelling the summer heat, and the bright red lanterns under the eaves sway in the wind.
Beneath the osmanthus tree, a noble figure in a white robe came into view. His features were exquisite, and his jet-black hair was tied up with a jade crown. The cool moonlight shone on his face, making him appear somewhat pale.
Sure enough, he was born with a handsome face that attracted many women; he could easily stir the hearts of many women just by standing there.
Unfortunately, the more beautiful something is, the more toxic it is.
Xie Guidu looked at her calmly, but abruptly looked away when she approached.
Dou Wenyi's heart tightened, and she bowed, "Thank you, Your Highness. My father invites you to dine in the front hall."
Xie Guidu lowered his eyes, his thin lips parted slightly, "And what about you?"
Dou Wenyi is funny.
Since her rebirth, she has expressed her likes and dislikes to him countless times. Has he ever cared?
If I say I'm not welcome, will you...?
"Lord Dou's hospitality is too kind to refuse, and it would be disrespectful for me to decline."
Dou Wenyi turned away speechlessly. See? Her opinions have never been important.
Xie Guidu subconsciously touched the sachet at her waist, a sense of irritation rising in her heart. She hadn't even noticed that the sachet was a gift from her.
What are your hobbies?
Doesn't he know Dou Mingyan's favorite foods and preferences like the back of his hand?
It's disgusting that they would ask her this now!
“Young Master Xie has admired me for many years. Don’t you know what my hobbies are?” Dou Wenyi’s face turned cold, and she quickened her pace.
Xie Guidu felt as if his throat was choked. The memory of the day he proposed, his arrogant attitude, and the lies he casually made up, flashed through his mind, and a trace of regret appeared in his eyes.
But in an instant, he recalled Xie Mengyao's words...
"Dou Wenyi, is this 'playing hard to get' game really interesting?"
Dou Wenyi abruptly stopped and turned around, looking at him with a complicated expression. "How many times do I have to say it? I have absolutely no interest in you! Xie Guidu, what do you want from me to let me go?"
Xie Guidu felt as if his heart had been struck hard, and a wave of helpless pain washed over him.
He suddenly stepped forward, grabbed her wrist with a large hand, and dragged her behind the artificial hill, pinning her against the stone wall, ignoring her struggles.
The man's tall and imposing figure enveloped her in the small space.
Dou Wenyi trembled, panicked, "Xie Guidu, what's wrong with you?"
"Let go! You're hurting me! Do you want to be like those lecherous men, taking liberties with others?"
"Pretend? Dou Wenyi, how long are you going to keep up this act?"
Dou Wenyi asked incredulously, "What did I pretend to be?"
A faint fragrance mixed with the scent of medicine wafted into his nose. Xie Guidu's Adam's apple bobbed. He ignored her struggles and cries, still gripping her wrist tightly. When he met her clear, innocent eyes and pink lips, his heart stirred with restlessness.
Xie Guidu had to admit that her method had indeed angered him.
She shouldn't have done that.
She should be like the jade maiden in a dream, carefully holding a heart full of love for him, tender and affectionate, waiting for his favor!
In their dreams, they embraced each other tenderly, sweating profusely, having made countless lovemaking attempts, and together they made love to the gods...
Xie Guidu's eyes flashed with a dark undercurrent. "You're lying! If you're truly so heartless, why did you send me medicine?"
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