Leng Shuang stood at the door, looking at Gu Tingyu, her eyes unblinking, as if she wanted to see through Gu Tingyu's expression what he was thinking clearly.
"Why are you here?" Gu Tingyu asked with a frown.
The Leng Shuang in his memory was very timid. He would always take a detour when he saw him and would not take the initiative to come to him.
"Tingyu, I heard that you want to take a concubine?" Leng Shuang looked at Gu Tingyu and said, "I don't agree."
"You don't agree? Why do you disagree?" Gu Tingyu raised his eyebrows and said.
"Just because I am the Gu family's wife." Leng Shuang said through gritted teeth.
Gu Tingyu sneered, looked at Leng Shuang indifferently, and said, "Who do you think you are? I can marry whoever I want."
Leng Shuang's eyes widened and she looked at Gu Tingyu. She didn't expect that Gu Tingyu would say such a thing. Is this still the Gu Tingyu she knew?
"Leng Shuang, you are not me, you don't understand my pain." Gu Tingyu said: "In this life, I will not touch any woman except you."
Gu Tingyu's words completely hurt Leng Shuang's heart. Tears rolled down instantly. Leng Shuang covered her mouth and tried not to cry, "Tingyu, I don't believe it, I don't believe it!"
"Shuang'er, I know that you resent me and hate me in your heart, but I can't go against my father's last wish in this matter, and I don't want to bring shame to the Leng family." Gu Tingyu said, "You are a kind girl, and I don't want to do it because of me.
Destroy you for my own sake."
"You bastard, I hate you!" Leng Shuang said and ran out.
Watching Leng Shuang run out, Gu Tingyu closed his eyes. A picture emerged in his mind. His sister was bullied. He was angry, but due to his father's order, he had no way to seek justice for his sister. He could only watch.
It is so uncomfortable to watch your sister being insulted and bullied.
After Leng Shuang rushed out, she squatted in the corner and cried loudly. She couldn't believe that Gu Tingyu treated her like this.
"Miss!" Chunxiang hurriedly walked to Leng Shuang's side and whispered softly: "Miss, don't cry. It's windy here. Don't freeze."
This courtyard is not far from the main hall. If they eavesdrop here, they will definitely be discovered.
"Chunxiang, what should I do? What should I do?" Leng Shuang hugged her knees and murmured.
"Miss, that's fine. Anyway, it's no longer suitable for us to stay in Gu's house. Rather than being embarrassed by the annulment of the engagement, it's better to leave the Gu's house."
"What about Tingyu?" Leng Shuang raised her eyes and looked at Chunxiang.
Chunxiang pursed her lips and said in silence for a moment: "Miss, you believe me, wait until General Gu is dead, then you and the second young master can leave."
"No, it can't be!" Leng Shuang retorted hastily.
She didn't want to leave Gu Tingyu. No matter what, she didn't want to leave Gu Tingyu. In this case, she would rather stay in the Gu family forever.
"Miss, we can only avoid the danger for now, and it won't be too late to make plans when the situation stabilizes," Chunxiang said.
Leng Shuang shook her head, "In this case, wouldn't it be an advantage to that woman?"
"Miss, please stop being stubborn. Don't worry, I won't let you be wronged." Chunxiang held Leng Shuang's hand and said, "We can't let others catch the mistake."
Leng Shuang's eyes were slightly red, and she swallowed more and said: "I don't want to leave Ting Yu, I don't want to leave him."
"Miss, you have to know that men like the new and dislike the old. They will not remain loyal to a relationship. Miss, you have to learn to give up. Have you forgotten that your mother was also framed to death by that woman? Your mother is dying.
On this occasion, the one I can’t let go of the most is you, miss!”
Leng Shuang shook her head. She didn't believe that Gu Tingyu would do anything sorry for her.
"Miss, I beg you, please listen to me. Let's not get married. Let's run away. If you want to leave Gu's Mansion, let's leave Gu's Mansion and leave the capital to a place where no one knows us." Chunxiang said.
She shed tears: "You have suffered a lot with the lady, and now we have finally got through it, why are you still not happy?"
Leng Shuang looked at Chunxiang. She didn't say anything. She really wanted to elope with Gu Tingyu, but reality slapped her hard. Her mother was still alive, how could she abandon her mother and leave.
"Okay, I promise you, I will take you away." Gu Tingyu said, "I will take you out of the capital."
"Really?" Leng Shuang said excitedly.
She had wanted to leave the Gu family for a long time, but Gu Tingyu had not allowed her to step into the main courtyard. She had no choice but to stay in the Gu family.
Gu Tingyu nodded.
Leng Shuang's eyes instantly became moist. It turned out that all this was just an illusion. Gu Tingyu never loved her from the beginning to the end, and her love was just extravagant hope.
"Let's go." Gu Tingyu said lightly and walked out first. Leng Shuang stared blankly at Gu Tingyu's back, feeling very distressed.
"Miss, what's wrong with you?" Chunxiang asked worriedly.
Leng Shuang wiped the tears from her face and walked forward with Gu Tingyu.
Gu Tingyu didn't speak. He didn't want to say a word to Leng Shuang. He didn't want Leng Shuang to misunderstand him, although he couldn't bear to let her go either.
Leng Shuang followed Gu Tingyu back to the room. Gu Tingyu ordered the maids to help Leng Shuang bathe and change clothes.
After taking a shower, she put on a pink Luo shirt. Leng Shuang became much refreshed. She picked up the mirror on the dressing table and stared at herself in the bronze mirror for a while. She curled her lips with satisfaction.
She has indeed become more beautiful, and even more beautiful than before.
"Miss, pack your things quickly, the master will be here soon." Chunxiang urged.
"Yeah." Leng Shuang nodded.
After Leng Shuang saw Gu Tingyu leaving the Gu Mansion, Leng Shuang left with Chunxiang.
Leng Shuang and Chun Xiang rented a carriage and left Gu's house with a bumpy ride.
After the carriage they were riding in left the Gu Mansion, Leng Shuang opened the curtain and looked at the scenery outside. She sighed: "Hey!"
The maids and ladies in the Gu Mansion were talking a lot, and they were all guessing what method Leng Shuang used to confuse the prince, who was really obedient to her.
After Gu Tingyu came back, he looked at the empty house and suddenly felt a little disappointed. He couldn't help but think of Leng Shuang.
Although Leng Shuang has a bad temper and a bit more arrogant, her appearance is definitely top-notch. In the past few years, Gu Tingyu has also secretly regretted it. If he married Leng Shuang in the first place to consolidate his power, now it is another story.
situation.
"Your Majesty, Madam sent someone to deliver a post, inviting you to attend the March 3rd Flower Appreciation Banquet." Butler Chen Ping respectfully handed over the post, "This is what Madam asked me to forward to you."
Gu Tingyu took the post and glanced at it, then threw it on the table.
The flower-viewing banquet held on March 3rd is a social gathering among the nobles of the capital, and it is also a talent show. The emperor will personally select the future concubine, so this flower-viewing banquet is held with great grandeur.
"Your Majesty, this is the note sent by Madam. Look..."
Gu Tingyu glanced at the post in Chen Ping's hand and said, "Since it is my mother's wish, I will not refuse."
"Yes." Chen Ping said respectfully.
Gu Tingyu glanced around, and suddenly saw a calligraphy and painting hanging next to the bed. He walked over and looked at it carefully for a while. The calligraphy and painting depicted Jiangnan landscapes. The brushwork was elegant and the artistic conception was far-reaching. It can be seen that the owner of the calligraphy and painting was a
A very classy person.
He still remembered that this calligraphy and painting was painted by Leng Shuang when he first entered the house. He liked Leng Shuang's painting style, so he bought it and put it in his bedroom.
Leng Shuang never told him who the owner of this painting was.
"Your Majesty, who gave this painting to the lady?" Chen Ping asked doubtfully.
"Why do you care so much? Do you want to keep this king's wife a secret?" Gu Tingyu sneered.
Chen Ping immediately lowered his head and said in fear: "I don't dare."
"Get lost!" Gu Tingyu glared at Chen Ping. Chen Ping was so frightened that he trembled all over and immediately turned around and ran out.
Gu Tingyu's brows furrowed. He stood in front of the window and looked at the darkening sky outside. He suddenly felt a deep helplessness. He was the bastard of the Gu family. He had been ridiculed by others since he was a child, but he had never been
He regretted his decision. If he had to choose again, he would still do it. After all, Leng Shuang was the only person who was good to him, and he didn't want to let her down.
The Gu family seemed particularly quiet at night. Leng Shuang was lying on the bed, tossing and turning. She couldn't fall asleep. Gu Tingyu's performance during the day kept flashing in her mind.
Gu Tingyu became more and more indifferent to her. He didn't even want to look at her. She felt heartbroken and hated this feeling.
Early the next morning, Gu Tingyu left the Gu family early and went to discuss countermeasures with his father's aide Li Bo. Li Bo was the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs and specialized in planning finances for the Gu family. Although Gu Tingyu was the legitimate son of the Gu family, he was not good at running a business, so
We can only place our hopes on Uncle Li.
Leng Shuang stayed in the Gu Mansion for a few days, waiting for the day when she would get married.
That evening, Gu Tingyu suddenly came to her yard.
Leng Shuang was embroidering. She looked up at Gu Tingyu at the door and asked softly: "Your Majesty, why are you here so late?"
"The king is going out tomorrow. Take good care of yourself. If you need anything, just ask Li Bo." Gu Tingyu warned.
Leng Shuang nodded: "I understand."
"I'm going out for a while. These days, if the servants in the mansion bully you, just bear it and ignore them. If they bully you, tell Uncle Li directly and Uncle Li will deal with them. You can stay in the mansion and wait for me to come back." Gu Tingyu
said.
"Okay." Leng Shuang nodded, and then watched Gu Tingyu leave.
After Gu Tingyu left, she went back to her room and sat in a chair in a daze.
She took out the jade pendant from her arms. She had been caressing it for a long time. She touched the jade pendant and murmured: "What should I do?"
"Miss, where are we going?" Qiu Ju asked.
"Don't worry about it. You can go back to your room and rest first. I'll go shopping in the market later." Leng Shuang said softly.
"Yes." Qiu Ju nodded. She knew her daughter's habits. She would feel better only if she went out for a walk.
Leng Shuang left the Gu Mansion and went straight to the market. Now she has been married into the Gu family for seven or eight years, but she has never set foot here. This is her first time here.
She was admiring the bustling streets along the way, and suddenly saw a familiar figure from behind, and her footsteps stopped.
"Girl, do you know this man?" Qiu Ju quietly leaned over and asked in a low voice.
Leng Shuang shook his head, "I don't know why I feel familiar when I see him."
"Oh, it turns out he is the girl's husband. No wonder the girl always stares at others." Qiu Ju joked.
Leng Shuang didn't explain anything. She just stared at the man. She didn't know why she felt that he looked like her husband Gu Tingyu.
Leng Shuang's head suddenly went blank, and his eyes widened.
She suddenly covered her chest and coughed violently. Wasn't she dead? Why she was alive again and saw the man she loved most. This was simply amazing.
She quickly pulled Qiu Ju away from here and returned to Gu's mansion.
"Miss, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Qiu Ju asked with concern.
"It's okay." Leng Shuang shook his head.
Leng Shuang returned to his room, leaned against the wall, and slowly closed his eyes. Pictures of Gu Tingyu and Leng Shuang when they were together kept popping up in his mind. He rubbed Leng Shuang's cheek lovingly;
She, comfort her gently...
Leng Shuang woke up suddenly, and she hurriedly wiped the sweat on her forehead. This dream was so real, so real that it seemed like it was what she had experienced. This chapter has been completed!