Chapter 243: Wait for me to accompany you
The scene of Mei Xueli holding her and teaching her her first poem when she was young appeared before her eyes.
She said that this was a poem written by one of her benefactors.
That noble person was an extraordinary woman, and she made sure to learn how to live a free and bright life like that noble person in the future.
The spring sun shines through the carved window lattice. Mother's fingertips brush across the yellowed book as she softly recites "Who Says of the Grass's Inch-Long Heart?"
The scent of jasmine mixed with the rhythm of ink lingers in my ears.
She rested her forehead on the ground, her throat aching. "Mother taught me poetry, literature, etiquette and morality. I can never repay her kindness."
Gu Jingchun stood up, knelt down again, and kowtowed slowly for the second time.
The scene of her mother drawing her eyebrows and doing her makeup when she came of age seems like yesterday.
In front of the diamond-shaped mirror, my mother's fingertips, with thin calluses, dipped in black ink and carefully outlined the picture, her eyes as gentle as spring water:
"My daughter, you must be the brightest and most beautiful girl in the world."
Now the bronze mirror is covered with dust, and her tears fall like rain:
"I hope to be able to enjoy the happiness of being a mother in my next life and to help her live out her days in peace and contentment."
Gu Jingchun stood up and kowtowed for the third time.
But he lay there for a long time without getting up.
The white candle on the incense table suddenly burst into sparks, and in a trance, she saw her mother mending clothes in the corridor again.
"I wish my mother could cross the Naihe Bridge, drink Mengpo soup, and be born into a wealthy family in the next life, enjoying all the happiness in the world."
Before he finished speaking, a tear fell onto the cushion, leaving a dark mark.
Lan Xin and Xiao Man beside them could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
After a moment, Gu Jingchun slowly stood up, the tears in his eyes had dried.
She knelt quietly beside the brazier and put the paper money in her hand into the brazier little by little.
The paper money in his hand instantly burned in the fire, making crackling sounds. The flames suddenly rose higher and danced with the wind, as if telling Gu Jingchun something.
At this moment, Chen Hechuan, holding a long incense stick, with the jade pendant on his waist swaying slightly, knelt down in front of the incense table.
The candlelight made his brows and eyes look gloomy.
As the green smoke rose, his voice was as cold as jade: "Aunt has been virtuous all her life and has taught Jingchun so well."
"From now on, please rest assured, Auntie. I will definitely take good care of Jingchun. I only hope that Auntie's spirit will rest in peace."
The moment the incense is inserted into the incense burner, it makes a slight crisp sound.
The smoke swirled around Shen Hechuan's fingertips, as if communicating with him silently.
On the second day, Gu Jingchun buried Mei Xueli. After that, Gu Jingchun fell silent.
She lay in bed and slept for two full days and two nights.
After waking up, she first comforted Gu Jinxi, Lan Xin and Xiaoman who were all worried, and finally looked at Chen Hechuan.
Because Chen Hechuan had to deal with various matters in Qi County, he ran between the County Magistrate's Office and Qingfeng Village every day. He looked much more haggard than before.
Gu Jingchun couldn't help but feel a little distressed when he saw this.
"There are still many things waiting for you at the County Magistrate's Mansion. You should go back first. Business is more important."
After she finished speaking, she was afraid that Shen Hechuan would be worried, so she explained again.
"I'm fine, don't worry. I'll pack my things in the next few days and then I'll be there to accompany you."
Shen Hechuan, who wanted to refuse, suddenly raised his head when he heard this.
"What did you say?"
Gu Jinxi on the side couldn't help but repeat it for Gu Jingchun.
"Dad, Mom said that you should go back and do your work first. She will come to accompany you in two days."
Shen Hechuan looked at Gu Jingchun with eyes full of surprise.
"Are you telling the truth?"
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"nature."
Chen Hechuan was so happy at this moment that he could no longer describe it. He did not care that Gu Jinxi was present and went straight forward to hold Gu Jingchun in his arms.
Seeing this, Gu Jinxi immediately covered her eyes, then opened her fingers and looked at the two of them.
"Daddy, shame on you."
After he finished speaking, Xiaoman covered his eyes and took him out.
After going out, he even considerately closed the door for them.
Seeing that everyone had left, Chen Hechuan did not do anything, but just hugged Gu Jingchun quietly.
Feeling the person in his arms, he felt more and more at ease.
Along the way, he was angry at first, and then worried.
But after what happened in Jizhou and Qijun, he was filled with emotion and guilt.
Perhaps, what Gu Jingchun said before leaving, that he was in her heart, was true.
However, he didn't believe it at the time and just thought she wanted to leave.
Thinking of the cruel words he said to her at that time, Shen Hechuan wanted to slap himself twice.
Gu Jingchun felt the warmth from Shen Hechuan's body and her heartbeat, and his heart, which had been unsettled, finally settled down a little.
Although she never admitted it, she was still moved by this man.
Chen Hechuan used his own way to break down her psychological defenses bit by bit, leaving his mark firmly in her heart.
Since she is surrounded by danger now.
Since, Gu Jinxi is destined to take on his responsibilities.
Then she simply went back to the palace and fought her way out for Gu Jinxi.
Gu Jingchun has never been a timid person. Now that she has made the decision, she will of course give it her all.
And there are important things to do.
What Mei Xueli said before she died was too strange, and her reaction when she heard that Xier's father was Chen Hechuan was too strong.
When Gu Jingchun thought about her childhood, she began to suspect that there might be other hidden stories behind her life experience.
There must be some secrets that she doesn't know.
In that case, she might as well go back and investigate everything thoroughly.
After this day, Chen Hechuan obediently returned to the county magistrate's office.
In order to prevent Gu Jingchun from cheating on him, he also brought Gu Jinxi with him.
Gu Jingchun did not refuse this.
Since Gu Jinxi has decided to return to the palace, he must go through these things. Staying with Shen Hechuan will be more conducive to his growth.
But despite this, Chen Hechuan would look back every few steps before leaving, and confirm with Gu Jingchun every time.
"Are you sure you'll come find me right away?"
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"Don't lie to me."
"If you lie to me, I will chase you to the ends of the earth and find you."
Gu Jingchun nodded, and looking at his uneasy look, he couldn't help but smile as he walked forward, pulled him down from the horse, and then gently kissed him on the face.
"Don't worry, I won't let you go this time.
Now you just need to go back and wait for me obediently. "
A gentle kiss and extremely domineering words made Shen Hechuan blush instantly, and the whole person couldn't help but become a little more "shy".
He nodded, concealed the shame in his eyes, and then rode away.
After Chen Hechuan left, the smile on Gu Jingchun's face disappeared instantly.
Lan Xin also knew that Gu Jingchun was feeling upset, so she stepped forward and comforted him softly.
"Miss……"
Gu Jingchun shook his head.
"No problem, let's pack up quickly."
Hearing this, Lan Xin couldn't help but ask another question.
"Miss, are you telling the truth?"
"Are you really going back to the palace?"
"Um."
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"Let's show our previous enthusiasm and go to the palace to improve their feng shui."
After everything was packed up, Gu Jingchun carefully kept the two things that Mei Xueli had given her before she died. He looked back at the house and then drove away.
As they walked in the village, they found that the villagers were standing on the roadside, looking at her carriage with concern. One of them even stepped forward to stop the carriage.
Seeing this, Gu Jingchun couldn't help but stick his head out.
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