Chapter 221 Jing Xi's Heartflutter

r over ten years.Gu Jingxi saw her red eyes, filled with tears. It was the first time he had seen her so vulnerable and fragile. Even when she had hurt herself at home last time, she hadn't been this...On the Mid-Autumn night, the moon shines like a jade plate, its brilliance unparalleled.

Wealthy families decorate their own pavilions and towers, enjoying moonlit nights with family by drinking wine and singing songs. Ordinary people go to taverns to find a good spot, sipping osmanthus wine while admiring the moon.

If one lives near the palace, one can even hear the sound of silk and bamboo music coming from within.

Tonight, there is no curfew. The hawkers' cries fill the streets, shops line both sides of the street, adorned with lanterns and colorful banners, twinkling with lights. People throng the streets, and children laugh and play in the alleys.

Meng Jiny Yao was still experiencing the Mid-Autumn Festival night market for the first time. Looking at the bustling and lively night market, she was energized by the festive atmosphere.

Gu Jingxi followed Meng Jin Yao, seeing a smile on her face. Like a child, she looked this way and that, with a sense of freshness towards everything around her, as if she had never seen such a scene before.

He asked softly, "Has your wife never come out for the Mid-Autumn Festival before"

Meng Jinyáo stopped in her tracks, shaking her head. "Never,"

She had never dared to go out at night before, especially on nights like this when it was so sweltering. The hotter the place, the more likely something bad could happen. She was afraid that if she wasn't careful, she would run into trouble with someone, and then there would be nowhere to cry.

After all, she had once overheard Mrs. Sun telling her maid confidante, "It's normal to lose a child in such a commotion at night."

Then, two days after she heard this sentence, on the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mrs. Sun had a maidservant inform her that there would be a lively gathering on Mid-Autumn night and Meng Jinyu was also going out to play, inviting her to join in and have a look. At that time, she instinctively felt fear, so she could only pretend to have a stomachache and hide away.

Gu Jingxi saw a flicker of sadness cross her face, knowing she was probably thinking of something unpleasant. A girl who was only in her teens should be carefree and worry-free, yet she was filled with sorrow. So he spoke softly: "Madam, if you like, we can come out together every Mid-Autumn Festival from now on."

Meng Jin Yao raised her smile again: "Good."

Now it is the third watch of the hour of Wu, which is the best time to enjoy the moon. Gu Jingxi looked up at the white jade plate hanging in the sky and asked: "Madam, would you like to go to the tower to admire the moon or take a boat ride on the lake to admire the moon"

Meng Jinyao replied, "There must be a lot of people out boating tonight. I reckon it's impossible to rent a painting boat now, and the restaurants would have been booked solid as well. Why don't we just head home We have a high-rise building at home

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Gu Jingxi chuckled softly: "I've reserved a private room at the wine house for us, and also arranged for a pleasure boat. It all depends on what madam prefers, to climb the tower or cruise the lake"

Meng Jin Yao suddenly turned her head to look at Gu Jing Xi. Her eyes were full of surprise as she looked at the man in front of her, who was as gentle and elegant as jade. She was very happy in her heart. She didn't expect him to have made two preparations. She smiled and replied, "Husband, let's go boating. The scenery on the lake today must be beautiful."

Having said that, she reached out and grabbed Gu Jingxi's sleeve, turning her head and walking towards the lake.

Gu Jingxi allowed her to drag him along, keeping pace with her steps and walking beside her. Seeing her cheerful expression, his heart was also filled with joy.

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The surface of the lake sparkled with ripples, and pleasure boats glided back and forth. Exquisite flower lanterns hung on the boats, illuminating the lake like daylight.

Punting boats of all sizes come and go, rippling the surface of the lake. The lights reflected on the water, dancing with the ripples, are even more dazzling and eye-catching.

At this time, it was unknown which pleasure boat the melodious and moving song came from. It seemed that a wealthy son had brought a courtesan to the lake for entertainment.

As the pleasure boat floated along, after a short distance, melodious qin music and the sounds of intoxicated scholars reciting poems in celebration of the scenery drifted from a neighboring boat. As their verses ended, applause followed.

Meng Jinyao looked up at the sky. Tonight's night sky was extremely beautiful, with a pitch-black sky hanging a bright full moon. Stars were dotted throughout the sky, clustering around the moon. The light of the moon and stars dispelled the darkness of the night.

For a moment, she retracted her gaze and turned her eyes to the man beside her.

The man stood under the lamp, the soft light illuminating his handsome and elegant face. His eyebrows and eyes were delicately drawn like a painting, with a faint smile on his lips. His whole being exuded a gentle and peaceful aura, making one want to get closer.

Meng Jin Yao really moved closer to Gu Jing Xi, silently shifting a step to shorten the distance between them. There was only a fist's width left. Thinking of the gift she had already prepared, she took a deep breath and gathered her courage to pull on Gu Jing Xi's sleeve.

Gu Jingxi was originally admiring the moon when he felt his sleeve being pulled. He lowered his head to look at the small hand that was pulling his sleeve and softly asked, "My wife, what's wrong"

Meng Jin Yao made every effort to make her voice sound calm: "Husband, I have something to give you

Gu Jingxi listened and was a little curious: "Hmm What is it"

"You, you... reach out," Meng Jin Yao's voice uncontrollably revealed a hint of nervousness.

Gu Jingxi became even more curious and, cooperating by extending his palm, wanted to see what the little girl would give him.

The next moment, he saw the little girl quickly shove a light blue sachet into his hand. He thought it was just an ordinary sachet and didn't think much of it, but when he saw the pattern embroidered on the sachet, his eyes instantly focused.

The embroidered design on top is a pair of mandarin ducks. The young girl's embroidery work is excellent; the stitches are fine and dense, and the pair of mandarin ducks are lifelike.

Gu Jingxi was not a fool, so he naturally understood what the mandarin ducks represented. They symbolized romantic love between a man and a woman. If a woman sent a sachet embroidered with a mandarin duck pattern to a man, it was tantamount to a token of their engagement. Because she liked this man, she would send such a sachet. He understood the meaning behind this, so the young girl must have understood it too.

So, does the little girl like him

This realization sent a thousand waves crashing through Gu Jingxi's heart, making it impossible for him to calm down. He never expected that the little girl he took care of like a child would like him.

Soon, he remembered the little girl's behavior recently and suddenly understood why she had become so affectionate towards him and even somewhat dependent on him.

He lowered his gaze to the young woman before him. Her head was bowed, her face flushed, and she looked shy and timid. An inexplicable feeling surged within him, making his heart beat faster uncontrollably. The sachet lying in his hand seemed to grow heavier somehow, as if imbued with a newfound weight.

But, even held in his palm as heavy as it was, he had no intention of letting go.

In the blink of an eye, he suddenly understood his own state of mind. His fingers clenched together, tightly holding the sachet that lay in his palm.

Meng Jin Yao didn't receive a reply. She slowly lifted her head and saw his stunned expression. She was unsure of what he meant and asked nervously, "Husband, you don't like it"

Gu Jingxi came back to his senses and met the little girl's uneasy eyes. His heart tightened, then he immediately hooked up a gentle smile and replied with a smile: "I like it, I just didn't expect Madam's embroidery skills to be so good."

He stopped speaking and reached out to grasp the little girl's wrist, placing the sachet into her hand. He gently soothed her, "Come on, put this on for me."

They are already a legitimate couple, what's the problem with his young wife liking him

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