Chapter 467 Goddaughter
As she spoke, she sounded like a little girl, with red cheeks and a shy voice like a mosquito.
"If you like it, just say it. What's the point of being so shy?"
"Say? What should I say? If I were even a little bit as handsome as you, I wouldn't be standing here. I'd go confess my feelings to someone right now."
Pei Jue smiled and said, "If you don't tell me, how do you know that Miss Liu doesn't like you? If you tell me and get rejected, I can let it go."
He Gu pinched the corner of his robe and said, "I, I'm afraid that if I tell you, we won't be able to be friends anymore."
"She's married, and you still want to be friends with her? Miss Liu agrees, but does her husband agree?"
Why is he so stunned? That's true.
Most friendships between men and women last until they get married. After marriage, they are in two different worlds, and it is even a question whether they can see each other again.
He Gu Yan'er was stunned, her shoulders drooping. "I, how should I say it? I don't know how to tell anyone."
"Tell the truth." Pei Jue put away his books. "Don't use nice words. Just express your thoughts and feelings in full."
His father said that sincerity is the most important thing.
He Gu seemed to understand, scratched his head, and said, "Okay, I'll go and tell him."
In the end, I am unwilling to give up. I have to give it a try. Just like Pei Jue said, if it fails, I can let it go.
After class, each family's carriage was waiting outside the door.
Pei Jue got on the carriage, closed his eyes and rested, when he suddenly heard some noise outside the carriage and his ears moved.
"Ms. Liu."
"Why...why."
Miss Liu was born beautiful, with curved eyebrows, round eyes, fair skin, a small mole under the corner of her eye, and an especially charming smile.
He Gu had something hidden in his heart. Knowing why he came here, he couldn't help but show some shyness on his face.
"I...I have something to tell you."
Miss Liu's eyes flashed with cunning, and the corners of her lips curved up, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
A corner of the curtain was lowered, revealing a pair of dark eyes hidden in the darkness. Pei Jue smiled. Seeing Miss Liu's reaction, he thought she didn't dislike He Gu, so he estimated that this matter could be accomplished.
He held the back of his head with his hands and leaned back into the carriage, stretching out.
At this moment, there was a sudden scream, and someone jumped onto the carriage and got into the compartment. Pei Jue suddenly opened his eyes and met a pair of panicked eyes.
"Be quiet."
There was a burst of noise outside.
“Where are the people?”
"I don't know either, sir."
"I told you to keep an eye on him, and this is how you do it? If he gets away, you won't be able to survive!"
He raised his hand and slapped the people in front of him, "Quick, go find him."
The girl in the carriage seemed to be very frightened, her eyes were wet and her body was still shaking, but the light in her eyes was surprisingly bright.
"Who are you."
"My name is Jing Luan."
Only after returning to the house did Pei Ji learn the identity of the girl in front of him.
"I'm a cousin of the Cheng family. My family has fallen on hard times, so I'm staying at the Cheng family. My aunt doesn't care about anything, and her son is a tyrant. Today, he even said he'd take me to a party with some of his friends after school."
What good could it be for a girl to go to a party filled with only men?
Pei Jue's eyes darkened. "Is there no elder in your family to make the decision for you?"
Jing Luan nodded. "Since I moved in, my aunt has been worshipping Buddha all the time. I have only seen her once. Cheng Yi is the son of the Cheng family, and no one dares to offend him. I wanted to see my aunt, but the servants stopped me and didn't allow me to see her. My aunt still doesn't know about these things..."
Although she was afraid, she spoke in an orderly manner and did not show any panic.
Pei Jue thought for a moment and said, "My mother does know the wife of the Cheng family. Why don't you come home with me first, and my mother will take you back to the Cheng family to talk."
Jing Luan nodded, "Thank you very much, sir."
When she smiled, there were dimples on the corners of her lips, her eyes were clear, and she looked at people without any calculation.
Pei Jue nodded, "You're welcome."
After returning home, Pei Jue immediately found Zheng Ci who was drinking tea in the yard and told him about the incident.
"So that's how it is. What a poor girl."
Only then did Jing Luan dare to look up at the lady before him. He was immediately struck by her beauty. Her features were picturesque, her skin translucent, and her smile was like a spring breeze. She was gentle and kind, yet she gave off a power that was not to be underestimated.
"Thank you ma'am for helping me."
Zheng Ci nodded, "Don't be afraid. Now that I know about this, there's absolutely no reason for me to ignore it."
She knew Cheng Yi from the Cheng family. If this girl fell into his hands, her life would probably be ruined.
Zheng Ci took Jing Luan home, while Pei Jue stayed at home to complete today's homework.
Before leaving, Jing Luan turned her head to look at him. In the sunlight, the young man's profile had a high nose bridge, red lips and white teeth, like an immortal. Her breathing stagnated, and she relaxed for a while before following Zheng Ci away.
He Gu's marriage with the Liu family was scheduled for next year. Now that the two have exchanged engagement letters and tokens of love, it can be considered a done deal.
Marrying the beloved is like winning a battle. Why is he so full of energy and eager to study?
"I promised her that I would study hard and get a good degree. I won't give up because of a setback."
"Do you know what it means to throw the baby out with the bathwater?"
"have no idea."
"I wonder if you still dare to use it?"
"My future daughter-in-law taught me!"
While the two were talking, a person walked by outside. He was wearing pink cloth shoes embroidered with crabapple flowers. He paused slightly when passing the door. He looked inside with a pair of deer eyes, met Pei Jue's gaze, and lowered his head.
"Miss Jingluan."
"Master Pei, I'm here today to thank you. Madam has already told my aunt all this. My aunt knows and wants to protect me, but she has been away from the world for many years. Now I have no choice but to return to my hometown, and I came here specifically to say goodbye to you."
Pei Jue frowned, "Is there no other way?"
Jing Luan: "My aunt can protect me temporarily, but not forever. I'd better leave all this behind and return to my hometown."
"But you said your family has fallen on hard times."
"Well, I know a little needlework, so I think it shouldn't be difficult to make a living."
Pei Jue saw the boundless clarity in her eyes and suddenly said, "Why don't you tell Madam Cheng to let my mother adopt you as her goddaughter and live with me? That way you won't have to leave the capital."
Jing Luan was stunned for a moment, "Is this okay? Will Madam agree?"
After thinking for a while, he said, "Forget it, why bother Madam with these things? I'd better go back first..."
Just as she was about to leave, her hand was grabbed. Looking back, she met Pei Ji's gaze and was stunned.
All that was left in my ears was, "Stay."
The Pei family has a new goddaughter named Jingluan. Madam Zheng Ci likes her very much and treats her like her own daughter.
I bought her a lot of clothes and jewelry.
Jing Luan was extremely terrified. "Madam, I am already very grateful that you can let me stay here. I dare not accept these things from you."
Seeing that the girl was well-mannered and polite, Zheng Ci liked her even more. "Since I've accepted you as my goddaughter, shouldn't it be my duty as your godmother to do something for you?"
Jing Luan: "Then I would like to thank you very much, godmother."
Seeing that she accepted it generously, Zheng Ci instructed: "If you need anything, just tell me, you're welcome. From today on, this is your home."
"yes."
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