That smile was like an invisible wind, as if it could touch the softest part of the heart.
At this moment, Yu Chuxi didn't know what to feel.
After all, Yu Chuxi never thought he would hear this from Xie Shu.
Which man in this world doesn't care about his dignity? Therefore, when Yu Chuxi knew that Xie Shu took the initiative to come to him three years ago, he was wondering if he had other intentions. To the extent that he could tolerate him, he was really open-minded, which was rare in this world.
Later facts proved that he was the former.
But now, when Yu Chuxi looked at the man opposite him, his eyes were as clear as water, without a trace of impurities.
But can a person really change that much?
When meeting that gaze, Yu Chuxi couldn't help but look away a little, and suddenly felt reluctant to doubt him anymore.
Then Yu Chuxi also chuckled a little, and said meaningfully: "It's okay if it's hard, but it would be better if I could worry less."
Xie Shu certainly didn't understand what Langjun meant. He must have seen through his behavior just now, so he said that on purpose...
Xie Shu suddenly couldn't help thinking that her husband actually had a very good temper, but outsiders didn't know it.
Therefore, Yu Wanchun, who was gossiping in front of him, seemed even more hateful. Fortunately, the matter during the day had been resolved.
After that, Xie Shu no longer avoided Yu Chuxi while eating. The two of them finished all the food on the table without realizing it, and it was just enough.
Even Feng He was a little surprised. You know, her husband doesn't eat much on weekdays. Even if the meals are carefully prepared, there will often be a lot left over. Although he was sharing it with Mr. Xie today, it was still a lot.
It seems that Mr. Xie also has a benefit.
After the two of them finished their meal, the maids brought them tea for rinsing their mouths and towels for wiping their hands.
Although Xie Shu was not used to these things, he believed that when in Rome, one should do as the Romans do, so he just did what his husband did.
Yu Chuxi could naturally feel Xie Shu's gaze focused on his fingertips, but this time he didn't think too much about it like before. Sure enough, he took a quick glance and saw Xie Shu following his movements.
Yu Chuxi couldn't help but smile. He had actually thought about it before. Xie Shu was a scholar. Many scholars were of aloof character and looked as if they couldn't stand the rich and powerful. They had to make some comments to make themselves stand out.
But Xie Shu is different now.
For some reason, Yu Chuxi had subconsciously separated the person in front of him into two sides from before. When he came to his senses, he felt as if he was deceiving himself.
Yu Chuxi was a little absent-minded, and Xie Shu's gaze could not help but linger on her lover's hands, which were as white as ice and had slender fingers, for a while.
He still remembered the feeling of holding her lover's hand at that time. It seemed to have deepened the impression now, but when he suddenly thought of it, he felt a little embarrassed. Why did he suddenly think of this?
Xie Shu immediately looked away, and the maids all retreated for a moment, but the two still didn't speak.
As the atmosphere around them slowly took on an indescribable subtlety along with the dusk outside the window, the two of them spoke at the same time: "You..." "I..."
The next second, when Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi looked at each other, they couldn't help but smile.
Yu Chuxi said in a brisk tone: "I just wanted to ask if you want to go upstairs to play chess. What about you? What's the matter?"
Xie Shu said in a gentle voice, "My dear, if you invite me, I will certainly be happy to do it. It won't be too late to talk about my affairs later."
After hearing this, Yu Chuxi became even more curious, but he did not press the issue and directly asked Feng He to prepare the chessboard.
Feng He was no longer surprised at this time. She should have known that when Langjun said those words in the afternoon, it was completely different from usual...
In fact, Feng He still didn't think highly of Xie Shu now, but seeing that her husband had never been so happy before, she couldn't bear to disturb him...
It was not until he reached the third floor that Xie Shu realized what the world in the painting was. The entire top floor of the attic was decorated with painted buildings, carved beams, pearl curtains and embroidered screens, and glass lamps hung all around.
Leaning on the railing and looking out, you can take in the entire Yu Mansion, which will give you a broader sense of mind.
So this is the place where my lover often talks under the moon?
After the two sat down, they started playing chess, one playing white and the other playing black.
Although they are both Go, the rules in Xie Shu's world are slightly different. Therefore, he did not expect this in the first game. It was only after Lang Jun reminded him that Xie Shu understood.
Yu Chuxi was also a little surprised at this time. Xie Shu didn't look like a newcomer to chess. His chess skills were obviously not weaker than his own. Why didn't he even know this rule?
However, Yu Chuxi did not think much about it, because Xie Shu had already mentioned what happened just now: "My dear, in five days, I will go to the outskirts of Jinling to participate in the Xiyuan Poetry Festival hosted by the Third Master Gu. I think I should let you know."
Everything that happened today is still fresh in Xie Shu's mind, so Xie Shu feels that if he wants to go out, he should inform the other party.
Yu Chuxi heard this and thought: "Mr. Gu San? Is he the son of the Salt Administration Censor?"
After getting Xie Shu's confirmation, Yu Chuxi gently put down a piece and said, "The Gu family has always had a good reputation in Jinling. I often hear people say that the third son of the Gu family is generous and kind, but it's best not to get close to him."
Xie Shu heard that Yu Chuxi's words seemed to contain a mystery, and he thought it must be information that Xi Mo could not find out. He said seriously, "Please enlighten me, my lord."
Yu Chuxi was a little slow in making his move, and then he spoke: "He has an aunt who is the imperial concubine of the current dynasty, and she has a son who is now eighteen years old. I heard that he is very much loved by the emperor, and even surpasses the current crown prince."
No wonder Ximo couldn’t find out, it turned out to be related to the royal family.
Xie Shu also understood the implication of Yu Chuxi's words at this time, and he couldn't help but smile and said, "I understand, thank you, my lord."
Yu Chuxi's face was slightly hot, and he changed the subject, "I've heard about the West Garden before. The scenery there is unique, especially now that the peach blossoms are in full bloom. It must be very beautiful."
Xie Shu saw that there was a lot of yearning in Lang Jun's words, so he subconsciously said, "Why don't you go with me?"
Xie Shu didn't know how surprising his casual words would sound to Yu Chuxi.
How could Shuang'er go to such a poetry gathering? After all, they could not possibly pass the imperial examinations, let alone become officials. Also, due to some restrictions of secular ethics, Shuang'er rarely appeared in such occasions where men gathered.
Yu Chuxi couldn't help but look at him with a strange look.
Since childhood, Yu Chuxi knew that as a girl, she was destined to not be able to build a career like men and would have to marry someone else in the future. But Yu Chuxi was not convinced. He didn't understand why he was restricted by the harem just because he had a red mole.
Over the years, Yu Chuxi has been working hard for this, but even now, his father sometimes looks at him with pity.
Yu Chuxi certainly knew what he was regretting. Even if he had a husband who married into the family, he could still manage the Yu family well, but he was not a man after all, and there were many things he could not do.
The feeling of being reminded all the time was not pleasant, and Yu Chuxi even hated his red mole.
However, the person in front of him did not seem to take the etiquette that was supposed to be a secular rule seriously, and just asked casually, as if he was asking an old friend.
If the person who asked this question was someone else instead of Xie Shu, Yu Chuxi could still think that the other person was teasing him. You have to know that even if Shuang'er or a woman was present in the poetry meeting, they were only famous prostitutes who were provided for entertainment.
But Yu Chuxi just smiled, he knew that Xie Shu didn't mean that.
Finally, Yu Chuxi shook his head and said, "I won't go."
And Xie Shu also noticed something from Yu Chuxi's subtle expression.
He blamed himself for being rude and almost forgetting his lover's identity. Although his lover was not angry, Xie Shu still cared a lot and didn't know how to eliminate the grudge in his lover's heart.
At this moment, Yu Chuxi's jade-white fingertips moved lightly on the chessboard and ate one of Xie Shu's black pieces.
However, Yu Chuxi did not put it back into the chess box immediately, but played with it carefully in his hands.
Then, Yu Chuxi looked at Xie Shu and curled the corners of his lips slightly: "If you are willing, pick a peach blossom for me."
On the same day, after Xie Shu asked Ximo to reply to Zhang Enshi, the other party soon brought back a message, saying that they would meet at the gate of West Garden at noon five days later. Of course, he was not the only one who would go, but also his former classmates.
Xie Shu had also inquired about these people in advance. Since the matter had been finalized, Xie Shu no longer thought about it.
After moving to Tingyuyuan these days, Xie Shu quickly adapted.
He exercised in the morning, read during the day, and sometimes played chess with his husband in the evening. The days passed very quickly.
On the third day of March, Xie Shu took Xi Mo and boarded the Yu family's carriage and headed for West Garden.
It is actually still some time before dawn, but at the gate of Jinling City, there is a long line of people waiting to leave the city today.
The city gates were opened only when the bell on the drum tower at the main gate rang and the curfew was lifted.
Originally, Xie Shu had to wait for a while, but perhaps the people guarding the city recognized the Yu family's carriage and let it pass early.
After Xie Shu left the city, he looked back and saw a stream of people and carriages and horses behind him. They must be going to the Xiyuan Poetry Meeting. One can imagine how grand the occasion was today.
Along the way, Xie Shu was admiring the scenery along the way. When he was about to reach the West Garden, it became even more amazing.
The West Garden was built on the mountain, surrounded by lush trees and grass. There was a white stone stream running down from the top of the mountain, hidden among the grass and trees in the valley, winding like a snake.
After Xie Shu got off the carriage, it was still a long time before the agreed time.
Xie Shu did not plan to wait at the gate of the West Garden in advance, but instead walked around to the peach forest that he had just glimpsed.
The peach trees in Jinling City have withered, but the peach blossoms on Xiyuan Mountain are in full bloom.
Xie Shu looked at the bright red flowers clustered on the branches, with their rich fragrance and dazzling beauty, and couldn't help but think of the appearance of her lover.
This is the peach blossom that you want to see.
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