, seeing the young girl about to speak, and added, “I will be back earlier tonight to have dinner with my wife.”Meng Jinyao: "..."It's not necessary to come back early especially to have dinner with h...What then

Meng Jinyao gave Gu Jingxi a strange look. Seeing the man's odd expression, she thought of a possibility and hesitantly asked, "Husband, you wouldn't think this outfit is for you, would you"

Gu Jingxi: "..."

The couple looked at each other, their eyes wide with surprise.

The atmosphere suddenly became inexplicably awkward. Qingqiu, standing nearby, kept her eyes downcast and tried her best to minimize her presence.

After a long pause, Meng Jinyang smiled bashfully and continued, “How could I, with such plain clothes, possibly do justice to a handsome man like my husband”

Gu Jingxi raised an eyebrow: "What about your father"

Meng Jinyao stared at him with wide eyes, smiling slyly: "How could he compare to her husband There's a gulf between them." She thought for a moment and added, “He’s just mud compared to…”

She spoke from the heart.

Indeed, her father, Yongchang Bo, was also a handsome man in his youth. Now in his thirties, he hasn't gained weight and is still considered a handsome man among middle-aged people. Otherwise, how could the young and beautiful maidservants be so eager to climb into bed with him

But she's no match for Gu Jingxi. Besides her appearance, their personalities are worlds apart.

Gu Jingxi saw that the little girl's smile was sweet and pleasing, her eyes were sincere when she flattered people, and no one would doubt the truth of her words. He chuckled softly: "Flatterer".

Meng Jin Yao blinked her eyes, looking innocent.

Gu Jingxi asked, "Is this all you're giving as a gift for your father-in-law's birthday"

Meng Jinyao let out a discontented hum: "Buying him a set of clothes is already giving him face. Shouldn't I give him mountains of gold and silver if I don't send this If he treated me like a mother-in-law treats her daughter-in-law, I would definitely prepare a carefully crafted birthday gift for him."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi continued, "Then I..."

Before he could finish his words, Meng Jinyao had already guessed what he was about to say and interrupted him, saying: "Husband, I've prepared this for you. My father likes to drink tea, so I got a set of elegant teaware for him. Although it's not something precious, it is very delicate and won't embarrass you.

As a junior, I’ve chosen a gift that caters to their preferences and is foolproof. Even if they don't care about Meng Dongyuan, it's still important to maintain appearances for the sake of face. Just make sure no other guests see you with it, or word will get around and damage their reputation.

Gu Jingxi nodded lightly, not daring to disagree. However, this refreshed his perception of the young girl. In his view, she was quite generous, but surprisingly stingy towards her father and hadn't even been generous to the maidservant.

Meng Jin Yao glanced at him, knowing what he was thinking. She said softly, "He doesn't deserve it."

A dutiful child is a product of a good father. While her father did not personally mistreat her, he condoned the mistreatment she endured at the hands of his family. He allowed servants to disregard her and watched with cold indifference as she struggled in the treacherous waters of the Meng family. To add insult to injury, he betrayed her mother and protected the murderer who harmed her.

What difference is there between this father and an enemy

She sent expensive gifts and also added to the Meng family's storehouse. She wasn't that foolish; her younger brother, Chengzhang, was a child of the Meng family. What good things couldn't reach her younger brother's hands As his elder sister, she had to privately supplement him.

Gu Jingxi saw that the little girl's emotions were fluctuating, so he waved his hand, signaling Qingqiu to step back. Then, he put aside the clothes in his hands, sat down beside her, and said softly, "With your husband here, they won't be able to bully you anymore. Those who do bad things will one day have to pay for their actions."

His voice was gentle and warm, like a spring breeze.

Meng Jin Yao remembered her father's disgusting actions, she was very angry, but hearing such a sentence, the little flame in her heart extinguished, and a warm current flowed through her. She turned to look at the man beside her, unable to help but curl the corner of her mouth: "Husband, is this you supporting me"

Gu Jingxi replied, "Husband and wife are one body, sharing weal and woe. If they bully you, isn't that the same as bullying me"

Meng Jin Yao nodded solemnly: "That's right, the wife of the Marquis of Changxing was bullied, wasn't it because the Marquis of Changxing is useless A capable man, who would dare to bully someone's wife"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi choked, a mixture of anger and amusement in her eyes: "Are you saying that my husband is useless"

"Where is there" Meng Jingyao looked at him with a smile, "This is agreeing with your words. Now that no one is bullying me, it proves that my husband is still useful."

Gu Jingxi pursed his lips and smiled, not holding it against her. Thinking about his father-in-law's birthday, he wasn't on holiday either, so the little girl would have to go back to her parents' home alone. That group of people were probably going to cause trouble again.

It's not just the Meng family, there are also some guests. Some people always like to use their elders' status to show off. The young girl, as a junior, handles it with aplomb. With him present, given his status, those people wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous.

Thinking this, he said: "Madam, I will take a day off and accompany you back."

Meng Jinyao felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this, thinking to herself that her husband was truly excellent, responsible and considerate. After all, which married woman wouldn't hope for her husband to accompany her when she visits her parents

This way, the young lady has face. In the eyes of outsiders, she is cherished by her husband. Those whose relationship with their husbands is not good can only return to their natal home alone and don't know how they are ridiculed.

But Gu Jingxi has been very busy lately, she still knows, her heart is received, understanding and said: "My husband has been busy with official business recently, I will go back myself. I believe they dare not do anything to me."

Gu Jingxi smiled and said, "I've managed to steal half a day of leisure, and there's finally an excuse for me to slack off. My wife must accommodate me."

Could Gu Siqing, who works tirelessly for the public good, ever slack off

Meng Jinyo's expression faltered, she looked up, her gaze strangely scrutinizing him. He had a faint smile on his lips, his eyes gentle and warm, with a hint of amusement in his long, narrow phoenix eyes. He seemed kind and approachable.

I vaguely remember that when she first married in, Gu Jingxi didn't seem to be as easygoing as he is now. Now that he's like this, it makes her suddenly want to think, perhaps Gu Jingxi is worried about her being bullied

She curved her lips and smiled: "Suddenly I find, you talk quite nicely."

Gu Jingxi let out a wry smile: "What are you saying Do you think I've spoken poorly before"

Meng Jin Yao choked back a sob, looking at him with innocent eyes: "You said this yourself, I never said that. Husband, please don't blame me.

Gu Jingxi hummed noncommittally.r of mandarin ducks cuddling together, Gu Jingxi wouldn't be able to understand it if he was anything but a fool or pretending not to.Now that she heard Gu Jingxi's reply, the worry in her heart final...