Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Glimpse of Spring

e lord. He felt more than ever that clinging to his wife's leg was the right choice. To continue being such a prominent maid, she would have to keep working hard in the future.After lunch, Gu Jingxi w...Fragrant Pavilion.

Today was quite a busy day. In the morning, she returned home and then went back to Hou's Residence to see her adopted son. She also went to the ancestral hall to watch the execution. Meng Jin Yao felt somewhat tired and lay on the noble concubine bed, closing her eyes for a rest. Only when she heard some movement did she open her eyes.

Chun Liu pushed open the beaded curtain and entered. She bowed respectfully to Meng Jin Yao, then handed her a post with both hands: “Madam, this post arrived not long ago.”

Meng Jinyao took the post and glanced at it. It was from her close friend, Song Xining, the daughter of the Grand Master of Education. The invitation asked her to meet at Cha Ranzhi the day after tomorrow. She probably was worried about Meng Jinyao and wanted to know how she was doing now.

She closed the post and casually instructed, "Go to the Song family and deliver a message to Miss Song, saying that I will arrive on time for our appointment."

When Chunliu heard her giving him orders, he was overjoyed. It seemed that today he had done well in front of the mistress by reporting to her that the young master had been brought back. Eagerly, he asked, "Mistress, which Song family"

"Meng Jin Yao, the daughter of Master Song, the Sacrificial Wine Officer of the National Academy, was speaking. She glanced at the willow tree, its blossoms graceful and beautiful, and for a moment couldn't recall her name. She asked, "What is your name"

Chunliu respectfully replied, "Returning to madam's words, my slave name is Chunliu."

Meng Jinyao nodded lightly and asked again, "Chunliu Is there also one named Xia..."

Chunliu replied, "Her name is Xi Zhu. She's also a maidservant in Wei Rui Xuan. They were both named by the old lady, and their names correspond to the seasons they were born in."

Meng Jin Yao exclaimed in surprise: “That’s really a coincidence. With my two maids, we make up all four seasons of the year! Their names are also according to the season they were born in.”

Hearing this, Chunliu was also surprised. She didn't expect such a coincidence. She hurriedly seized the opportunity to say a few flattering words: "Madam, this shows that you and the Marquis are destined by heaven. It's even so coincidental that our names match."

Meng Jin Yao pursed her lips and smiled, without answering. Whether it was fate, she didn't know. Anyway, Gu Jingxi was the unlucky person she encountered during her bad times, the scapegoat. Who told Gu Jingxi to be a bad father Then let him pay for himself first.

Seeing that she wasn't responding, Chunliu also tactfully stopped the conversation. After all, this madam had once been the fiancee of the Crown Prince, and it was only by a twist of fate that she ended up marrying the Marquis. Who knew how she might be feeling inside She changed the subject: "Madam, I'll go to the Song Manor first to reply to Miss Song on your behalf.

Meng Jin yao waved her hand: "Go."

After Chunliu left, Ningdong, who had been waiting nearby, finally spoke up. She pursed her lips and said with a hint of displeasure: "Madam, why did you let her go to Song Mansion In the past, it was always me or Qingqiu who went."

Meng Jinyao gave her a playful glance. Seeing her dejected face, she chuckled and asked, "What's wrong Someone ran errands for you, and you're not happy about it Since someone is willing to work hard, shouldn't you be relieved and have some free time"

"Delivering a message to the madam, how could you be tired" NIDong shook her head repeatedly. She was happy to run errands; now that she had some free time, she felt that both she and Qingqiu had been neglected. Spring Willow might be sweet-spoken and good at pleasing the madam, but she too had a sweet tongue.

Meng Jin Yao helplessly smiled and said, “You little girl, are you a workaholic”

Ying Dong retorted, "I merely like to help the mistress with her worries and troubles. Qing Qiu is the same. Don't you believe me Ask Qing Qiu yourself"

As soon as she finished speaking, Qingqiu replied, "Madam, I think it would be great if someone could run an errand for me. I'd rather stay by your side and serve you."

Ning Dong: “”

Meng Jin Yao smiled softly and said, "You two grew up with me. For over a decade, we've been as close as sisters. No one else can compare to that bond. Chun Liu and Xia Zhu are both maidservants in the Weiruixuan. I couldn't possibly ignore them. Besides, they were brought here by Old Madam herself. On the surface, I have to treat everyone equally."

Ning Dong lowered her head and said in a soft voice, "Madam, it was I who was narrow-minded."

Meng Jin Yao softly said: "It's normal for you to feel a little jealous, but you don't need to compare yourselves to them. Just get along harmoniously with them, think of it as sharing the workload."

Ning Dong nodded. "My lady, I understand." After a while, a worried feeling surged in her heart. "My lady, the young master is back. I'm afraid he will make things difficult for you."

Meng Jiny Yao didn't take Gu Xiaming seriously. The corners of her mouth slowly rose, her tone light and cheerful, as she smiled and said: "How could a son make it difficult for his mother A son who makes it difficult for his mother is an unfilial child. An unfilial child of the Gu family would have to be disciplined at home."

When Nóng Dōng saw that meaningful smile, she suddenly felt enlightened. The gloom in her heart dissipated, and her voice was filled with joy: "I almost forgot about this! You are his mother, he would have to behave properly towards you as a junior. Only you can control him."

"Yes, it seems I've only gotten a good scolding," Meng Jinyao said with a long, drawn-out tone, her smile widening, her eyes crinkling at the corners, and her gaze twinkling mischievously.

Over there, Gu Jingxi accompanied the old madam for dinner and then went to the front courtyard study to handle the official duties that had piled up over the past two days.

Because they got married suddenly, he also suddenly had a honeymoon.

Besides, because he was injured while saving the emperor, the emperor felt indebted to him. His wedding leave was longer than that of other ministers, directly taking half a month off. After finishing his accumulated work, he could relax for a while.

Gu Jingxi was busy until the fourth watch of the night. He ordered someone to bring water in to wash up, thinking about resting directly in his study tonight. But when he thought about himself staying in the study all night and not returning, tomorrow the servants might think that the young lady had fallen out of favor. Those red-topped servants wouldn't know how to neglect her.

It's fine, I've already slept with him for two nights. What's the difference if we spend a third night together Since we're married, I have to take responsibility.

Thinking of this, Gu Jingxi said again: "No need to prepare."

The servant replied, "Yes, Lord."

Gu Jingxi left the study, returned to Weiruixuan under the stars and moon, ordered the maidservant to prepare water, washed up in the clean room before returning to his bedroom.

A single lamp illuminated the room, its soft light falling upon the beautiful sleeping face of a young girl. She was exceptionally pretty, with smooth skin like warm jade and delicately features.

At this moment, she lay on the bed, her hair tousled, her red lips slightly parted, her bright eyes closed, her collar half-open, revealing a pale pink undershirt. Her sleeping face was captivatingly alluring.

Look not upon that which is improper.

Gu Jingxi glanced at it once before quickly looking away. After taking off his clothes, he lay down and tucked the quilt in for the little girl, pulling it up to her neck to cover the unintentional glimpse of spring light.

The little girl, perhaps feeling unwell, frowned and simply acted rudely. She kicked off the blanket with a single leg.

Gu Jingxi: "..."

I thought, after the little girl fell asleep, her temper wasn't so bad.

But he still reached out and pulled the quilt that was being kicked away, thinking of covering up that alluring spring light. However, before he could cover himself well, the little girl blinked her eyes sleepily and looked at him directly.

He paused, breathing for a moment. Though he hadn't done anything wrong, he inexplicably felt guilty.

The next moment, the little girl lowered her head and glanced at him before blurting out, “Husband, we are married. If you want to see something, why bother sneaking around”could find a good name in it. Then he left the dinner table and went to his study.Back in his study, Gu Xiuming finally couldn't hold back his emotions. He was filled with pent-up anger that he desper...