Chapter 35 Chapter 35

In the past, she felt very strange when she said that she was bought by someone to be a child bride. Now she lied and said that she heard the old news from the monk who swept the grounds. Who could not think too much about it?

However, in the past, the old lady just turned a blind eye. After all, no matter what, she was also their flesh and blood, and Jiang Nan had finally found her. Although she didn't say a word of truth, she just pretended not to see it. But now, how could Jiang Jinghui use that matter to poke people's hearts?

Hearing the old lady's questioning words, Jiang Jinghui's face suddenly showed panic, "Why does grandma miss me so much? I really only heard it from the monk who swept the ground. Will this arouse grandma's suspicion? I have always known that grandma doesn't like me and likes my sister, but now it's like this, it's too sad..."

The old lady saw that she started crying after a while and her head started to hurt.

Seeing her crying, she still didn't look happy. She said coldly, "Okay, then just think of it as you heard the story from someone else. Why do you have to tell your sister about it?"

Jiang Jinghui couldn't help but sneer in her heart, but her face was still sad. She said, "How could I know that grandma didn't want my sister to know? I see that grandma is so kind, how could I know that grandma also wants to hide it from my sister. Since the thing has already happened, I think my sister has the right to know. Could it be that grandma also wants to deceive my sister for the rest of her life?"

If they had not done such insane things in the first place, they would not have been caught now, and now they still have the nerve to blame others.

The old lady understood the implication of Jiang Jinghui's words, but she was not angered. She just said coldly, "Then you admit that you said it to her on purpose."

Jiang Jinghui still had no emotion after hearing this. She smiled and said, "If grandma wants to think so, then let's think so."

She acted as if she had been accused of a crime without any clear reason.

The old lady knew that she couldn't say any more. No matter what she said, Jiang Jinghui would not reveal any flaws. This person's psychological quality was much stronger than she thought.

The old lady stopped talking to her and called out from the other side, "Jiang Nan, she's your own daughter, you should take care of her yourself."

After the old lady said this, she stood up and left. Hearing what the old lady said, Jiang Nan also appeared from the compartment.

It turned out that he had been hiding in the dark and eavesdropping on their conversation from the very beginning. Realizing this, Jiang Jinghui could no longer maintain the smile in her eyes, and her eyes dimmed.

Before Jiang Nan could even open his mouth, Jiang Jinghui looked at him and said, "Father doesn't believe me either, right?"

Her tone was very calm and even without any hint of sadness of being suspected. However, just this one sentence inexplicably made Jiang Nan feel guilty.

He opened and closed his lips, looking at Jiang Jinghui's emotionless eyes, and for a moment he didn't know how to start talking.

After a long time, he finally found the strength to speak. He said, "Dad didn't mean that..."

"Isn't that what you meant? If that's not what you meant, why would Father be here? Why didn't you say a word when Grandma was testing me?"

He clearly had doubts, yet he still said no.

Jiang Nan was really speechless because of her questioning. When he saw Jiang Jinghui looking at him like this, there was also some pain in his eyes. Even if she really came to the Jiang family for a purpose, even if she really had ulterior motives...what could he do? Could he drive her out?

Jiang Nan didn't think so.

There was a heavy look in his eyes, and he frowned and said, "If you have any difficulties, tell Daddy. You are Daddy's biological child. What can Daddy do to you?"

She looked like she was covered with thorns all over, which made Jiang Nan feel uncomfortable.

But Jiang Jinghui thought that he still doubted her. Tears welled up in her eyes and she looked at Jiang Nan, "Since my father doesn't believe me and this family can't accommodate me, I'll just leave. Why did my father take me back in the first place? I'd rather die outside. Why would my biological father and biological grandmother doubt me so much?"

The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she felt, and by the end she was almost in tears.

Jiang Nan hurriedly chased after him and said, "Dad, I won't say it anymore. It's Dad's fault. I know how hard you've been through these years. It's not easy for you to come back. We shouldn't doubt you. I won't mention it anymore. Dad won't mention it anymore..."

He had been looking for her for so many years, and now she was in front of him. Even if she did something wrong, he couldn't kick her out. Besides, she didn't do anything excessive. It must be because Jiang Jingchun was around that she felt insecure and was confused for a moment...

If they treat her better in the future, she will be able to let go of the past.

Jiang Nan thought so, his eyes settled, and he was ready to let the matter go.

Jiang Jinghui looked at Jiang Nan's expression through her tears and knew that he had gotten away with it today.

Even if there was something wrong with Rao, Jiang Nan would turn a blind eye to it out of temporary guilt.

The two did not mention the matter again. Jiang Jinghui wiped her tears and left Rongde Hall with Jiang Nan.

*

At the Song family.

That day, after Song Xuan'an returned from Chen's house, he was locked up by Mrs. Song.

As it turned out, Song Xuan'an still didn't quite understand her mother's thoughts.

Mrs. Song does not agree with Song Xuan'an marrying Jiang Jingchun.

The fortune that Mrs. Song had drawn for Song Xuan'an in the temple that time turned out to be a bad fortune. She was afraid that the autumn examination would not be a good omen, and Song Xuan'an was making a fuss about getting married... Not only could he not study well, but he also kept thinking about all these nonsense. She was so angry that she locked him up in the study.

This stage lasts for three days.

With the autumn examination just one month away, she knew she couldn't stay in prison like this forever. She came to see him today to see if he had figured things out in the past three days.

It was almost evening, there were no lights on in the house, the windows were tightly closed, and it was dark.

Mrs. Song asked the servant to light a fire, and then walked to the bed, only to see Song Xuan'an lying on the bed facing the wall, motionless. Even when the door was opened outside, he did not react.

Mrs. Song saw this and thought to herself, could it be that someone has been locked up for a bad reason? But she said, "Don't try to fool me by pretending to be dead. This trick won't work on me. Hurry up."

But after these words were spoken, the person on the bed still did not react.

When Mrs. Song saw this, she was a little unsure what he was up to. She became extremely nervous and winked at the servant next to her.

The servant understood what was going on and hurried forward to check on Song Xuan'an. He flipped him over from the wall. Song Xuan'an still didn't move. His face was exposed. Mrs. Song was shocked. How could he be so thin and unrecognizable? The flesh on his cheeks was sunken, and his cheekbones were particularly prominent. Looking down, his lips were as white as paper.

Mrs. Song was startled and screamed. After she reacted, she immediately threw herself on Song Xuan'an. She was so scared that tears welled up in her eyes and she cried to the sky, "Son...son!"

Is he out of breath?...

Mrs. Song reached out her hand to feel his breath. It was barely perceptible, but at least he was still breathing.

She quickly asked the servants to call the court doctor over, and took the opportunity to scold the people around her, "You idiots! Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on the young master? He hasn't eaten for several days, didn't you notice at all?"

Song Xuan'an was probably fasting to vent his anger on her.

He was really cruel to himself. He was hungry for three whole days.

The servants trembled and replied, "We thought that the young master had been quiet these days and was studying, but we didn't expect him to go on a hunger strike. But he always ate most of the food before leaving it for us at the door every day. We never saw him not eating a day..."

Who knew that Song Xuan'an would do all these things without making any noise?

Just as the servant finished speaking, everyone seemed to smell a faint foul odor. They went to search and found a bucket in the corner. It was filled with the meals of the past few days. Although there was an ice cube in the study, the leftovers were bound to rot and stink.

Mrs. Song quickly asked someone to take the thing out and throw it away. She also asked the servants to quickly cook a bowl of porridge and bring it over. Then, she hugged Song Xuan'an and cried for a while.

Song Xuan'an was still a little angry at first, but he was too hungry to have any strength left. When she hugged him like that, he almost couldn't breathe.

"You're going to strangle me to death..."

Song Xuan'an's voice reached Mrs. Song's ears, and she was so scared that she quickly let go.

Seeing that Song Xuan'an was fine, Mrs. Song couldn't help but scold him, "You bastard, you are really hopeless. You are looking for death for a woman. Do you deserve me?"

Song Xuan'an also had tears dripping from his eyes, "But I just like her very much. I grew up with her since childhood. When Uncle Jiang brought her to the Song family, I had never seen such a beautiful girl. I just like her and I want to marry her..."

Mrs. Song was so angry that she wanted to slap him in the face. "That's all you can do. You act like you've never seen a woman in your life. Why do you have to be with her? If you spread this, you'll bring shame to your grandfather. You're such a jerk."

Song Xuan'an seemed unwilling to give in after hearing what she said, so he pushed her away with all his strength, "Then let's go, mother. I won't take the autumn exam. Anyway, you said I wouldn't pass it. Don't worry about me. Just let me die of hunger. Anyway, I'm a bastard, and I'll be a disgrace to you if I live."

Mrs. Song was even more angry after hearing this. She knew that Song Xuan'an was threatening her, but what could she do? Could she really watch him die?

She only has this one son. Is he going to die and make way for that bastard's son?

Don't even think about it.

She wiped away her tears and said to Song Xuan'an, "Don't even think about dying. If you dare to die, I won't live either. If I don't live, I'll take the young lady you're thinking about with me before I die."

After hearing her words, Song Xuan'an glanced and rolled his eyes, "Okay, then let's all die together."

He didn't believe that she would die. She hadn't had enough of her good life yet, how could she be willing to die?

After hearing what Song Xuan'an said, Mrs. Song knew that he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

She only has this one son. Is she really going to watch him die?

Mrs. Song said, "Get up, and let's talk."

Seeing her like this, Song Xuan'an knew that she had given in, so he stopped making a fuss and sat up obediently.

Mrs. Song asked him, "Do you really like it? It's not just a whim?"

"Who would throw away his own life on a whim?" He was serious, but no one believed him.

Mrs. Song said, "I didn't like Jiang Jingchun very much in the first place. It's not that she's not good, but she and you really don't match well. The best thing for you two to be is friends. But you know I love you and I don't want you to die. Now that you're determined to marry her, I'll give you a chance. The fortune stick I drew at Miao'en Temple a few days ago said that your autumn exam... is more likely to be bad than good. If you can win the matchmaker and come back, I'll go to the Jiang family and propose marriage to you right away."

Song Xuanan immediately said, "Mother, this fortune stick is not accurate. Why do you believe in it?"

Those who obey him will prosper, and those who go against him will perish. If this lot is a very good one, he will definitely worship it as a god. If this lot is a very bad one... forget it, it's a bad lot, don't believe it.

Seeing that he finally gained some popularity, Madam Song stopped complaining and just scolded him again, "If you are like that young marquis of the Gu family, I would tear down his unreliable temple when I saw this broken sign. How can I not believe you, since you are always dishonest?"

Hearing Gu Huai's voice, Song Xuan'an felt uncomfortable. Just at this moment, the court doctor came and the two of them stopped talking.

Song Xuanan said: "No need to look, I'm just hungry, just drink some porridge."

Mrs. Song was still worried about him, afraid that he would get hungry and get sick, so she asked a doctor to check him out.

But after seeing a doctor, it turned out that there was nothing serious.

Mrs. Song and Song Xuan'an made an agreement and no longer kept him locked up. As long as he could pass the imperial examination, everything would be fine.

She did not stay here any longer, but got up and went out, but happened to meet Song Xuanjing who was looking for Song Xuan'an.

The two of them met face to face, and Song Xuanjing bowed to her and called out, "Mother."

When she saw it was him, she didn't look happy at all. She didn't even want to say hello and just responded casually.

Song Xuanjing was born to a concubine. After Mrs. Song married, she was not pregnant for a long time. After three years without a child, she let the concubine get pregnant first. The concubine was restless and showed off her power after she got pregnant. After giving birth to a son, she was arrogant. Her husband favored the concubine over his wife, and he was partial to the concubine. This made Mrs. Song's situation even more difficult.

Later, after she had a son, she felt better.

Fortunately, the concubine did not continue to run rampant for several years and died of illness.

Therefore, how could Mrs. Song have a good look at her son who stayed behind?

But Song Xuanjing is a very ambitious and capable person, which makes people even more angry.

Madam Song looked at Song Xuanjing with a gloomy expression and said, "Don't bother him. He is busy preparing for the exam. The more you bother him, the less time he will have to review his studies."

Hearing Mrs. Song's hostile words, Song Xuanjing remained calm. After all, hadn't she said enough nasty things to him over the years?

Compared with the previous ones, these words are not so harsh.

Mrs. Song didn't want him to see anyone, so he didn't force her to do so. He planned to come back next time when she wasn't around. He bowed and said, "Then I'll leave first."

Mrs. Song raised her head proudly as a sign of agreement.

After Song Xuanjing's back disappeared, she snorted coldly, "You pretend to be kinder than anyone else all day long, but I don't know what dirty things you are thinking about in your heart."

The servants beside him were a little hesitant when they heard this, saying, "No, I don't think this young master has any bad intentions... Besides, the young master has a good relationship with him, so he can also give our young master some guidance."

Song Xuanjing and Gu Huaisheng took part in the palace examination in the same year. Gu Huaisheng was the third place winner in the imperial examination in the 18th year of Taihe, while Song Xuanjing was a second-class Jinshi. Although he could not be compared with the first three, it was also a good position. If Song Xuanjing could guide Song Xuan'an, it would be good.

Mrs. Song immediately scolded him after hearing this: "You are so stupid, what kind of bastard would have 'I am a bastard' carved on his face? I don't know if letting him go will help my son or harm him."

Song Xuanjing was just like his aunt, a person who was used to acting. But Song Xuan'an was stupid and treated him like a good brother.

After hearing this, the servant finally didn't dare to say anything. He shrank his neck and said nothing.

*

The scorching heat of July has passed, and by August, the hottest days of the year have passed, the weather is no longer as scorching as a furnace, and it has finally become a little cooler.

Gu Huaisheng had returned to the yamen to take up his post. That evening, he was about to leave the yamen and go home. Shu Liang came up to him and reported, "Sir, the spy just sent a message saying that the cousin has returned to the Jiang family."

During the time when Jiang Jingchun was not at the Jiang family, Gu Huaisheng had spies follow her. He was not very at ease without anyone watching her.

Fortunately, she had been staying at Chen's house for about twenty days and had never gone out.

Song Xuan'an, on the other hand, always went to the Chen family.

Perhaps because he hadn't heard about her going out for a long time, Gu Huaisheng's eyebrows twitched unconsciously. He asked, "Did she bring her luggage back?"

Shuliang shook his head, "No, I will probably go back to the Chen family when the time comes."

Hearing this, Gu Huaisheng strode out and got on the carriage. He said, "Let's go to Jiang's house."

Not long after, the carriage arrived at the Jiang family.

As luck would have it, Jiang Jingchun and Gu Huaisheng's carriages arrived at the back door of Jiang's house at the same time. When the two got out of the carriages, they bumped into each other.

The two had not seen each other for more than twenty days since Jiang Jingchun left the Jiang family.

Gu Huaisheng found that Jiang Jingchun looked better than before, perhaps because she had not been at Jiang's house for the past few days. She had gained back some of the weight she had lost in the past few days. She must have been having a good time with her two friends at Chen's house these days, and she no longer thought about the troubles of the past.

The two of them suddenly met, and Jiang Jingchun was obviously stunned for a moment. She didn't know how to react for a moment. After thinking for a while, she pursed her lips and called out, "Cousin..."

At first, Jiang Jingchun was unwilling to have any contact with Gu Huaisheng, probably because she was still angry about the past, angry that Gu Huaisheng had treated her so badly and bullied her so much. But now it is different. After experiencing so many things, Jiang Jingchun also understands that compared with other people, Gu Huaisheng is too kind. The worst thing about him is that he doesn't like her, and he says bad things, but he does things ruthlessly and shamelessly...

Now, she has already planned to marry Song Xuan'an. It seems meaningless to think about the past. It seems that she is still brooding over the past and unwilling to let it go.

It is better to face it honestly and pretend nothing happened.

Gu Huaisheng felt uneasy when he heard Jiang Jingchun take the initiative to greet him.

Something just doesn't seem right.

Thinking of the fact that Song Xuan'an had been running to Chen's house these days, Gu Huaisheng frowned even more tightly.

Jiang Jingchun didn't wait for Gu Huaisheng's answer. She asked again, "Are you going to look for your grandmother too?"

Gu Huaisheng nodded.

Jiang Jingchun said, "I'm going to look for my grandmother too, let's go together."

She came back today to talk to the old lady about Song Xuan'an.

After all, it is a major event related to marriage. If she is not happy with Li, then let the old lady make the decision.

It doesn't matter if Gu Huaisheng is there, it's even better if he hears it.

There is nothing you can't listen to.

The two of them went to Rongde Hall. On the way, Gu Huaisheng couldn't help but ask her about her recent situation. He asked her how she had been doing recently and whether she was okay.

Jiang Jingchun smiled, nodded and said everything was fine.

After leaving the Jiang family, I realized that life is good without rain, with clear skies and bright air, everywhere is good.

When we arrived at Rongde Hall, we happened to see the old lady having dinner.

When the old lady saw Jiang Jingchun coming back without saying hello, she couldn't help but get excited for a moment. She quickly asked the person to sit next to her, and she couldn't even see Gu Huaisheng who was standing beside her.

"Good boy, why did you come back so suddenly? You must have thought it through. How have you been these days? Why didn't you tell grandma in advance? Have you had dinner at this time...?"

The old lady threw a series of questions at Jiang Jingchun, and she didn't know which one to answer. She picked an easy one, shook her head, and replied, "I haven't used it yet."

After hearing this, the old lady quickly asked the servants to fetch a set of bowls and chopsticks. Jiang Jingchun looked at Gu Huaisheng who was still wearing his official uniform, so she knew that he probably hadn't had dinner yet. She said, "Grandma, my cousin probably hasn't had dinner yet either."

After hearing Jiang Jingchun's words, the old lady noticed Gu Huaisheng standing beside her.

"It's my fault. You got so excited when you came back that you even left the inkstone behind." She said to the servant beside her, "Bring another set of bowls and chopsticks."

Gu Huaisheng would not take this to heart. After all, she had not seen Jiang Jingchun for such a long time, so she was naturally a little excited. He heard what Mrs. Jiang said and followed Jiang Jingchun to sit down.

The old lady had a weak stomach and had a light dinner. Seeing the two children suddenly come back together, she wanted to ask the servants to go to the small kitchen to cook two more dishes.

But she was stopped by the two and she did not insist any more.

After the dishes were served, the two rinsed their mouths and wiped their hands. The old lady kept staring at Jiang Jingchun. She hadn't seen her for so long, and she didn't know how she was doing in the Chen family. The Chen family had a stepmother, and she didn't know if she bullied them.

I was a little worried at first, but when I saw her rosy complexion, her eyes and eyebrows were relaxed and no longer filled with resentment, I knew that she felt much more comfortable staying in the Chen family than in the Jiang family.

Jiang Jingchun put the hand towel aside and replied to the old lady, "I am living well in the Chen family. Ah Qing treats me very well, and her stepmother has never said anything."

During these days, Chen Muqing was arranged by Shen Tao to go to school with a nanny, and Jiang Jingchun stayed in the room. However, after staying for a long time, she accidentally bumped into Shen Tao. She thought she would say something, but unexpectedly, she said nothing. The two greeted each other, and she tacitly agreed that Jiang Jingchun continued to live in the Chen family.

Anyway, they didn't have much chance to see each other on weekdays, and Shen Tao rarely went into her yard except to check on Chen Muqing's homework occasionally.

Jiang Jingchun was quite happy staying at Chen's house and had no worries.

The old lady felt relieved when she heard that she was doing well and there was no sign of lying on her face.

Jiang Jingchun took the dishes and chopsticks handed to him by the servant and continued, "He came here today and said he wanted to talk to grandma about something."

Gu Huaisheng was listening to Jiang Jingchun's words at the side. After hearing this, his hands moved slightly stiffly and he held his breath to listen to what she was going to say next.

"Grandma, I want to marry Song Xuan'an."

As soon as she said this, the place fell into dead silence.

Get married... and get married to Song Xuanan...

She stayed in the Chen family for more than twenty days, so why did she say she was going to marry Song Xuan'an after she came back?

Upon hearing this, Gu Huaisheng stopped moving at all. His jaw was clenched and his hand holding the chopsticks turned pale.

In the silence, the old lady spoke first, "Why...why is it so sudden?"

Seeing the old lady's expression, Jiang Jingchun asked, "Does grandma think Song Xuan'an is not well?"

The old lady quickly came back to her senses. She put down her chopsticks and told Jiang Jingchun about the matter seriously. She said, "Grandma didn't mean that... I just felt it was a little too sudden."

Compared to those messy people, what's wrong with Song Xuan'an? His family background is clean and honest. His grandfather once helped the Jiang family. The relationship between the two families is not bad. Moreover, Song Xuan'an is the eldest son of the eldest wife. If he passes the imperial examination in the future, the Song family will be passed on to him sooner or later.

The only downside to him is that, like Jiang Jingchun, he is a little too childish.

But isn't it the same for young boys and girls? When they get married and start a family, they will be able to support their own little family.

The old lady knew that Jiang Jingchun was not willing to see Li because of the past, so she came to tell her about this matter.

She wanted her to make the decision for them.

The old lady asked, "Did you two young ones agree on this, or did you also tell his mother about it?"

Jiang Jingchun's eyes fell on the dish in front of him and replied, "I have already discussed it with his mother. His mother said that as long as he wins this time, she will obey him."

Before the old lady even opened her mouth, Gu Huaisheng at the side spoke up first, "Do you really believe that he can win?"

He smiled, trying his best to sound kind and nonchalant when asking this question.

Jiang Jingchun immediately said, "Then I naturally believe him."

She believed him.

When he heard Jiang Jingchun's answer, the fake smile on Gu Huaisheng's lips froze, looking a little ridiculous.

"What if it doesn't work?" Gu Huaisheng asked again without giving up.

Jiang Jingchun thought for a moment and said, "If I don't pass, then I don't pass. It's not like I can't take the exam again in three years."

When Gu Huaisheng heard this, he immediately put down the chopsticks in his hand. The chopsticks made a loud noise when they hit the porcelain bowl. Such an action of his could be considered inappropriate.

He said in a sullen voice, "Three years? Is three years a short time? After three years, you will be nineteen and he will be twenty-one."

What he cared about was not the age of nineteen and twenty-one, but the fact that she said it was okay to wait for him for three years.

Three years seemed too light a time in her mouth, making her friendship with him seem even deeper.

Jiang Jingchun was confused by his sudden temper. Even if it was three years, what did it have to do with him? What was he angry about?

Gu Huaisheng put down his chopsticks, and Jiang Jingchun also put down theirs. She said, "What's the matter? Three years is nothing. Do you think everyone can pass the exam in one try like you? There are many people in this world who have taken exams for more than ten years. It's just three years. If you fail once, why not try again?"

She no longer cared about what kind of situation the two would face if Song Xuan'an really failed the exam. She just couldn't stand the fact that Gu Huaisheng thought he was here to teach her a lesson.

She said, "Besides, he hasn't even taken the exam yet, what right do you have to say he won't pass? I believe in him. Even if he's not as good as you, you don't have to look down on him. You're still unmarried at 21, so why should you be so lenient with others?"

When Gu Huaisheng heard this, his face turned even uglier.

Nothing happened yet, but she had already started protecting him like this.

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, the old lady tried to stop them. She said to Jiang Jingchun, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. Your cousin cares about you. He is afraid that you will be wronged. He is just a chatterbox and can't talk."

Gu Huaisheng was also feeling a little suffocated. After hearing what the old lady said, he wanted to remain stubborn, but she gave him a glare. He fell silent and was finally quiet.

The old lady looked at him with dismay.

He is still arguing and still wants to argue. He will not feel comfortable until both of them are furious. No wonder Jiang Jingchun gets more and more annoyed the more he looks at him. It would be strange if anyone could like this kind of mouth.

Jiang Jingchun glanced at Gu Huaisheng and saw that he had stopped talking. His anger subsided a little and he did not continue arguing.

Seeing that Jiang Jingchun was determined to marry him, the old lady grabbed Jiang Jingchun's hand, looked at her and asked solemnly, "Have you really made up your mind?"

Jiang Jingchun nodded, looked at her and said, "I've really thought it through. Song Xuan'an is very good to me. He swears that he won't bully me."

Gu Huaisheng, who was standing by, couldn't sit still after hearing this and spoke. His voice was cold, but his words were too frightening. He said, "Swear? Who can't swear? I can do it even if I raise my finger."

As soon as he said this, the place fell into dead silence.

The two men looked at him.

Normally, Jiang Jingchun should have responded angrily, "Then swear to me, too."

Gu Huaisheng thought that if she said that, he would really swear to her and personally prove what he said to her.

However, Jiang Jingchun just said quietly: "I'm not marrying you, why do I need your oath?"

These light words were like a sharp arrow shot out. Gu Huaisheng seemed to be angry about these words. His expression was stern. He suddenly lifted his robe and stood up to go out.

Gu Huaisheng's behavior today was really a bit out of control.

He himself didn't know why he was so emotionally unstable today. Was it because of what Jiang Jingchun said?

Perhaps, he had to admit that it was because she said she was going to marry Song Xuan'an that he found it so unbearable.

He had thought it through. He clearly shouldn't have done this. He shouldn't have made her angry again. After all, he was the one who hurt her first. But after hearing what she said today, how could he bear it?

Now that Gu Huaisheng has left, Jiang Jingchun is happy to have some peace and quiet. Otherwise, he would always be talking nonsense and it would be very annoying.

She picked up her chopsticks and started eating again, obviously not taking the previous incident to heart. The old lady also had no appetite to eat, and knowing that she would be leaving soon, she just wanted to talk to her.

She said to her, "Grandmother understands what you mean. It seems that you must marry the boy from the Song family."

Jiang Jingchun said, "When I liked Gu Huaisheng in the past, my grandmother said that I was not a good match for him. Am I not a good match for Song Xuanan?"

She was a little confused. Who was she supposed to be paired with?

The old lady waved her hand, "I didn't say you and Xiao Song are not a good match, I just feel a little worried."

If Jiang Jingchun really wants to marry someone she can be at ease with, it would only be Gu Huaisheng. However, it seems that there is no possibility between them now.

"But if you choose him, he will be a very good candidate. I will wait for your good news at home. If he wins, I will wait for him to propose marriage." The old lady hesitated for a moment and then said, "But...you must inform your mother about this..."

"My mother is dead." Jiang Jingchun lowered his eyes.

The old lady fell silent instantly and did not mention it again.

She knew that Jiang Jingchun had figured it out and she would no longer recognize Li Wanning as her mother.

In this case, they are not kind and they are the murderers.

Jiang Jingchun must be feeling disgusted now, having called Li "mother" for so many years.

She never mentioned this matter again. Jiang Jingchun would be in a bad mood when it was mentioned.

The grandfather and grandson talked for a long time until it was no longer light outside. Fearing that there would be curfew again, Jiang Jingchun got up and left.

When I went out, I thought Gu Huaisheng had left long ago, but I didn't expect him to still be standing under the corridor.

It was already dark, the crescent moon was peeking out, and he was standing under the corridor, his back looking cold and lonely.

Looking at his expression, Jiang Jingchun guessed that he was waiting for her.

That's all...

She thought for a moment, and finally walked towards him.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

Her voice came from behind, and Gu Huaisheng turned around after hearing it.

"Do you really like him that much?" he asked again, "Did you like him from the beginning? Did you like him when you were still friends with him?"

He looked at her, his voice was so cold in the silent night, his brows were tightly furrowed, and there was an emotion in his eyes that Jiang Jingchun could not understand.

Gu Huaisheng's sudden question made Jiang Jingchun frown.

She didn't understand why he asked that, but she could hear his nagging intention. However, she didn't want to have anything to do with him in this regard. Their relationship was just cousins. She didn't want him to keep pestering her, and she didn't understand the implication of his question. She just nodded and said, "Yeah, I like it very much."

Well, having said that, he would finally understand her feelings.

However, Gu Huaisheng chuckled and walked closer to her. "Then why did you kiss me after you kissed him? Why did you like me when you liked him?"

His laughter was a little heavy in the night. He walked closer to her. The feeling of oppression was too great, and Jiang Jingchun couldn't help but step back.

Her retreat hurt Gu Huaisheng's eyes even more. He frowned even tighter, the smile on his lips disappeared without a trace, and he took bigger steps. "Are you afraid of what I will do?"

Why should she be afraid of him? Would he hurt her?