Chapter 143: Ah Yao Likes

ened the wooden box, taking out a key and a blue-covered booklet. He placed them on the small tea table and said softly, "Madam, this is the key to my warehouse, and this is a list of items in the war...The next day at noon.

After lunch, Meng Jinyao was about to take a nap when Zhou Yun, the attendant beside Gu Jingxi, brought a young woman over.

That girl was about sixteen or seventeen years old. She had an oval face, a gentle and graceful temperament, and her eyes were soft and clean. She seemed like the kind who was obedient and kept to herself.

When Meng Jinyu saw her, she felt delighted. This was the girl she had been looking for. To deceive someone, having a similar temperament is very important, and then with some effort on makeup and clothing, she could be seven out of ten similar to the target.

When a person is confused, seven out of ten similarities can be seen as ten out of ten. Especially when they are feeling guilty, their perception becomes even more blurred.

The young lady stepped forward two paces and bowed respectfully: “I, Chan'er, greet Madam.”

Meng Jinyao nodded lightly: "Okay, get up."

Zhou Yundao: "My Lady, do you find this satisfactory If not, I shall get you another one."

Meng Jinyao looked at Chan'er, the more she looked, the more satisfied she became, revealing a satisfied smile and said warmly: "It's not necessary, I think Chan'er is very good, just want Chan'er."

Seeing her satisfied, Zhou Yun didn't say anything more: "As long as madam is satisfied, the person has been delivered to you. I still have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first. If madam needs anything else, please send for me again."

Meng Jinyao waved her hand, dismissing him.

Chen'er stood respectfully, and softly asked, "Madam, what should I do"

Meng Jin Yao said, "There is something that needs you to do." She looked at Chan'er, whose appearance was calm and collected. "Chan'er, are you really proficient in martial arts"

Chan'er was taken aback, then replied, "Madam, to be frank with you, even seasoned soldiers on the battlefield would find it difficult to match me. I could easily take ten of them single-handedly."

Meng Jin Yao was surprised. She didn't expect such a delicate-looking girl to be so capable.

Chán'er again extended her hands and said, "Madam, please look. I am truly a skilled practitioner."

Meng Jinyu's eyes fell on Chan'er's hands. Those hands had developed calluses, especially around the right hand's knuckles, which must have been caused by frequently holding weapons. A girl like this couldn't be weak in martial arts.

Then, Meng Jinyang told Chan'er the details, asking her to follow the plan when the time came.

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It will be late afternoon soon.

Gu Jingxi returned, just stepping into the room when a wave of coolness hit him. He knew ice had been placed in the room, but looking around, there was no one inside. Just as he was about to find a maidservant to ask where his wife was, he caught sight of a girl lying on a soft bed by the window out of the corner of his eye.

Besides his young wife, who else is there

Gu Jingxi walked over, only to see the little girl lying on her side on the soft bed, fast asleep. There was no maid guarding by her side. She wasn't even covered with a thin blanket, only wearing a light silk shirt. While this kept her cool, the room had an ice mirror, which could easily allow cold air in and make her catch a chill.

He reached out and touched the little girl's back, his touch met with icy coldness. His brows furrowed slightly, then he turned into the inner room and brought out a thin blanket to cover her with.

As soon as Meng Jin yao was covered with the blanket, she woke up. She opened her eyes in a daze and found someone standing in front of the soft bed. She was startled and her sleepiness instantly faded by half. She then looked at the person standing before the soft bed and asked in a dazed manner, "Husband, what are you doing here"

"Where did all your maids go There isn't a single maid in the house. You fell asleep and no one came to tuck you in with a blanket." Gu Jingxi frowned, her tone laced with reproach, though it wasn't directed at Meng Jin Yao, but rather at the maids for their incompetence in not taking good care of their mistress.

Meng Jin Yao, after hearing this, said, "Ah" and lowered her head to look at the thin blanket covering her. "Isn't this a blanket" After saying that, she felt something was wrong. "This is what my husband covered me with Thank you, my husband. I wanted to be alone this afternoon, so I had everyone leave. That's why there was no one in the room. I didn't expect to fall asleep."

Gu Jingxi said, "Miss, your body is not like a man's, and you should pay even more attention to your health. Don't get too cold, or you will suffer from the cold. If you feel tired, go back to bed and sleep. Be careful not to catch a chill."

Meng Jin Yao was taken aback, thinking of her own body, her eyes dimmed. She then lightly nodded in response, "Alright, I understand." Then she changed the subject, "Husband, are you free now How about we play a game together"

Gu Jingxi readily agreed: "Good"

Meng Jinyao went to get the chessboard, and the two of them played a game.

After about half an hour, the outcome was decided. The result was no surprise: Meng Jingyao lost. She looked at the chessboard, filled with regret.

Gu Jingxi saw her frowning, looking remorseful, wishing time could turn back. He couldn't help but smirk slightly and said softly, "Madam, I told you yesterday that being cautious is good, but being too cautious can lead to trouble. The outcome is decided now, so there's no use regretting it."

Meng Jin Yao refused to concede: "Husband, let's play another round.

Gu Jingxi replied: "Alright, let's have another round. This time, I'll give you three moves."

Hearing this, Meng Jin Yao immediately became unhappy and her fighting spirit was ignited. She glared at him with displeasure and uttered defiantly: “Do you look down on me, husband You won’t let me have my way, but I will one day kill you, leaving not a single piece of your armor!”

Gu Jingxi couldn't help but smile, looking at the lively and spirited little girl. He raised his lips and smiled, his tone teasing: "Well, I believe there will be such a day, but before that, Madam still needs to ponder over her chess skills."

Meng Jin Yao: "..."

Please note: I removed the "" from the original input as they are not part of the text to be translated.

As the sun sets, the sky glows with a fiery sunset, casting an orange-red hue over everything beneath.

Gu Jingxi carried a food box, just leaving Dali Temple and preparing to head home. Suddenly, he encountered Qi Yunwen, who was returning from work outside the palace, so he stepped forward to greet him and exchange pleasantries.

Qi Yunwen noticed the food box in his hand and curiously asked, "Yao Ling, what are you carrying There's a chill emanating from it. Getting close feels bone-chilling."

Gu Jingxi glanced casually at the food box in his hand and replied, "I'm going to meet the Emperor at noon. The emperor gifted lychees, which can be kept fresh with ice."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yunwen's eyes lit up. He stared straight at the food box in his hand, showing great interest in the lychees inside. He asked, "Yao Ling, could you gift me these lychees"

Gu Jingxi was just about to give it to him when he suddenly thought of the little girl at home. The little girl loved good food, and he could tell that the lychees were sweet and juicy. The little girl would probably love them, so he immediately refused his friend: "Sorry, I can't

Qi Yunwen was stunned. He hadn't expected him to refuse. His expression was strange as he looked at him, and said, "Yao Ling, you don't like this kind of thing, do you Your sister-in-law likes lychees. She even mentioned wanting to eat them the other day. This time, just sell me a favor, okay I'll treat you to a drink another day. I got two jars of good wine the other day, both thirty years old.

Gu Jingxi replied softly, "If it were in the past, I would have given it to you. Now that there's a little girl at home, she should enjoy this."

Qi Yunwen was stunned, and only then did she realize that her friend was now a married man. Thinking about it, whatever delicious food there was, he would definitely prioritize his wife first. She hurriedly apologized with a smile: "Yao Ling, I'm really sorry, it was my fault. I forgot about your sister-in-law. Your sister-in-law must love lychees too."

Gu Jingxi gently shook her head: "It's nothing, I'll go back home first."

Qi Yǔwen responded, "Oh, Yao Ling, walk slowly." go chat with my brothers for a while and discuss some academic matters. You should have a good talk with your mother-in-law. She must miss you very much these past few days."Gu Xuanyi met his smiling...