Chapter 73: Jing Xi's Promise

is full of ups and downs, nothing can go perfectly as planned. If you want to live a happy life, you need to adjust your expectations based on reality. When you don't have the warmth of family, you c...Seeing Gu Xiu Ming's insistence, Gu Jing Xi didn't say any more. He sent the clueless son away with a few words, hoping to simply not see him anymore.

Meng Jinyao watched Gu Xiuming's light and agile retreating figure, falling into thought. Recalling a conjecture from a few days ago and combining it with Gu Xiuming's performance today, she couldn't help but think further, perhaps Gu Jingxi really wanted to adopt Gu Xiwen into the third house

Gu Jingxi saw her staring intently at her son's departing figure, lost in thought. After a moment, she waved her hand, signaling the maidservant to retreat. Her thin lips moved slightly, and she spoke softly, "Madam, he is not a suitable match."

Hearing the sound, Meng Jin Yao slowly came back to her senses. She looked at Gu Jing Xi blankly for a while before she understood what he meant. Could it be that he thought she still had some feelings for Gu Xiu Ming, so he specially reminded her that it was time to turn back

She giggled and thought Gu Jingxi was overthinking things. "My husband is right, he's not a suitable match," she said with a smile, "but for Miss Li, he's a rare man of depth."

Gu Jingxi looked at her for a moment, then nodded and said: "My wife understands."

Meng Jinyao asked, "What about your husband"

Gu Jingxi was confused: "What"

Meng Jinyao turned her head to look at him. The man had sharp features and handsome features, just looking at him was pleasing to the eye. She curled her lips into a smile and asked again with interest, "What about your husband Is he a good match"

Gu Jingxi was stunned, then shook his head gently: "I don't know."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao's moon eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her tone held a hint of displeasure: "My husband has lived for twenty-nine years, hasn't he even figured out who he is"

Gu Jingxi looked at her and replied, "Whether I am a suitable match, that is up to the madam to decide."

"And what about Gu Xiuming" Meng Jin Yao gave him a sidelong glance and said with a smile, "You're not me, so why did you just say that Gu Xiuming wasn't a suitable match for me earlier"

Gu Jingxi's tone was firm: "Since he can run away from his wedding, it is obvious that he is not a good match for you."

Meng Jinyao was speechless.

A moment later, Gu Jingxi opened his lips again and said: "I will not take a concubine. As for whether I am a good match, that depends on how Madam feels."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyang was taken aback and glanced at him in surprise. He looked serious and earnest, not like he was lying. But the next moment, she remembered that he had a hidden illness, and taking any more concubines would be useless. Not taking concubines seemed normal after all.

As the saying goes, there is gain and loss. She gained a lifelong marriage with one person, but her husband had hidden health issues. However, she was content. She's always been unlucky, so even if she could have married a healthy man, he probably wouldn't have given her a lifelong commitment either.

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She still had a question that bothered her. If she didn't figure it out, she would always feel uneasy, as if she'd been cheated. She had to get to the bottom of it.

Her eyes were fixed on the man, not wanting to miss any subtle changes in his facial expression. She asked seriously, "Has your husband ever had another woman before"

Gu Jingxi, upon hearing this, chuckled helplessly: “I only got married last month. Doesn’t madam know”

Meng Jiny Yao glared at him: "I'm talking about a concubine or something like that."

Hearing this, Gu Jingxi instantly understood what she meant. A flush crept across her face, and she gave her a surprised look before replying, "No"

Meng Jin Yao's eyes widened in astonishment, then she was delighted. With a smile, she said: "Then my husband can probably become a good match for her."

It doesn't matter if the other person has a hidden illness, she feels that there doesn't have to be physical intimacy between husband and wife. All she wants is for him not to take concubines so as not to bother her.

Gu Jingxi had a hidden ailment, she could only remain a virgin until her death. But if Gu Jingxi had tried this kind of physical intimacy when she was healthy, she would feel it was a waste, because she had never tried it, while the other party had.

Now that she knows the other party has never tried either, she feels instantly balanced. She doesn't feel disadvantaged, because until her death, she remains a virgin, and Gu Jingxi remains a celibate man as well. This way, it's fair.

Gu Jingxi was a little confused by her words, and after pondering for a while he finally understood. It turned out that the young lady defined whether he was a good match for her in this way: as long as he hadn't touched other women, whether in the past or in the future.

For a moment, Gu Jingxi asked, "Is there anything else"

Meng Jin Yao smiled and retorted, "Besides that, all my husband needs to do is fulfill his responsibilities as a husband. They say Changxing Hou is a man of great integrity, surely my husband won't mistreat his own wife, will he"

"Gu Jingxi wouldn't hesitate, his tone firm as he made a promise to her, "Rest assured, madam. You will be given all the respect due to a mistress of the Gu family. Your food, clothing, and living expenses will not be neglected."

During their first heart-to-heart talk, Meng Jin Yao was very satisfied. The curve of her mouth deepened, and she smiled brightly: "That's what my husband said, a gentleman's word is his bond."

Gu Jingxi continued, "A lost opportunity is hard to regain."

Seeing the little girl's bright smile, like a child who had just been given candy, Gu Jingxi's mouth also twitched upwards. Little girls are just little girls, their thoughts simple and pure, easily satisfied. Just this kind of little girl, raising her as a daughter wouldn't be bad either.

Meng Jinyao saw that his expression had relaxed. At this time, if she wanted to ask something, it probably wouldn't upset him, so she spoke again: "Husband, I still have a question I want to ask you"

Gu Jingxi nodded. "My wife, speak freely."

Meng Jinyao weighed her words carefully, tentatively asking him, "Husband, do you think we might have another son in the near future"

As soon as those words were spoken, the atmosphere fell silent for a moment. Gu Jingxi lightly tapped the tea table with her fingers, the sound of her fingertips colliding with the wood amplified in the quiet air. It wasn't just the sound of tapping on the table; it was like tapping on everyone's heart, making them involuntarily tense up.

After a long silence, Gu Jingxi looked at her with a knowing smile and asked, "Would Madam like another son"

His voice was soft, unable to tell if he was happy or not. But his eyes always held a hint of depth.

Meng Jin Yao was taken aback. She first nodded, then shook her head: "Well then, wouldn't it be a bit too few if we just raised one child right now Has your husband considered adopting another child from the clan"

Gu Jingxi answered softly, "No"

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao uttered a surprised "Ah"

Gu Jingxi heard a hint of barely perceptible disappointment from his words, and turned to ask: "Madam, do you want another son"

Undoubtedly, Meng Jinyao definitely wants another son. After all, when Gu Jingxi gets old, she will have to face a family of Gu Xiuming full of grandchildren. Gu Xiuming doesn't get along with her, and if the whole family turns against her, what can she, an old woman, do

However, at this time, Meng Jinyao did not dare to tell Gu Jingxi the truth. Telling the truth would be stirring up trouble between father and son, wouldn't it So she said, "Xiuwen went to Ling Shan Academy. I saw how much my husband cared for Xiwen, so I misunderstood."

Gu Jingxi was taken aback after hearing this, then concisely explained the reason to her.

Meng Jin Yao finally understood. It turned out she had misunderstood. Because Zhang Shi doted on her children too much, she spoiled Gu Xuanyi. Afraid that Gu Xiwen would also be spoiled, the mother-in-law asked Gu Jingxi for help and let Gu Xiwen go to Ling Shan Academy to study, living in the academy peacefully and staying away from Zhang Shi.ons. She sighed and said, "Sigh, sometimes when a child becomes stubborn, even ten oxen can't pull them back.""Yeah, Meng Jinyao didn't want to continue talking about Gu Xiuming either. If she talked...