After returning to the house, the first thing Ye Qinglan did was to fasten the door bolt, and then climbed onto the bed gently. Gu Xiyu slept soundly on her side, unaware that Ye Qinglan had left and returned.
Ye Qinglan pulled over the thin silk quilt and covered her head in the light and soft silk quilt. It was only at this moment that her pounding heart calmed down a little. It was so embarrassing just now. She actually said * * Then he ran away in embarrassment...
Even though she didn't want to admit it, there was no doubt that the subtle ambiguity between her and Gu Xinian existed.
When did a strange magnetic field begin to develop between her and him?
In the darkness, Ye Qinglan only felt that her cheeks were slightly hot. Then she secretly spat at herself, she was really useless. The other person only showed some interest, but she was in a daze and didn't know what to say. Maybe he was just drunk for a while, so Only then will you behave differently than usual. Don't be so self-indulgent here.
With Shen Qiuyu, his first love, even a woman as well-read as Luo Miaoyin, who was well-read in poetry, talented and beautiful, could not move his heart, let alone her young and immature appearance.
So, stop thinking wildly. Have a good sleep, and you will find everything is an illusion when you wake up tomorrow morning. Ye Qinglan silently repeated it several times in her heart, tossing and turning for a long time, and finally fell asleep.
Then, she had a dream.
In the dream, a slender and elegant man walked towards her from far away. She wanted to open her eyes to see him clearly, but there was a thick fog in front of her eyes that blocked the man's face. She could not see anything clearly. She could only hear Then an elegant and melodious voice sounded softly: "Cousin Lan..."
A hand gently patted her shoulder.
She suddenly woke up and opened her eyes. Gu Xiyu's familiar pretty face came into view: "It's already dawn, why are you still sleeping? Did you not sleep last night?"
Ye Qinglan's startled heart slowly returned to its original position, she squeezed out a smile and said, "Well, I slept a little late last night." After saying that, she got up and got dressed.
Gu Xiyu had already tidied up and was sitting by the bed waiting for Ye Qinglan to dress and make up. She said casually: "By the way, did eldest brother come last night?"
Ye Qinglan paused for a moment, then continued to dress as if nothing had happened: "I did come here. However, I saw you fell asleep and left again. You were sleeping so deeply at the time, how did you know that Cousin Gu had been here?"
Gu Xiyu didn't notice Ye Qinglan's strange behavior for a moment, and responded with a smile: "The maid guarding the door told Mo Xiang, and Mo Xiang specially came to tell me. Brother came to see me, why didn't you call me."
Ye Qinglan responded with a smile: "You were sleeping soundly at that time. I couldn't bear to wake you up." He quickly changed the subject: "Cousin Xiyu, come here and see for me which silk flower is more beautiful."
Gu Xiyu's attention was indeed attracted, and this dangerous topic was finally brought to an end for the time being.
When she arrived at Luomeiyuan, Ye Qinglan seemed calm and composed, but in fact her heart was already in her throat - don't ask her why she was embarrassed. She didn't want to answer such questions.
When Mrs. Zheng saw the three of them coming, she said angrily: "Why are you guys here so late? Yuan Wei and Xinian just left not long ago."
Gone? Great! Ye Qinglan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on her face became more natural.
After being alone last night, she really didn't know what kind of attitude she should use to face Gu Xinian. Avoiding him was the best choice. After a few days, this kind of awkwardness and confusion passed, and everything It will naturally return to its original state. It can definitely be done!
For the next few days, Gu Xinian did not appear again.
Ye Qinglan was relieved, but there was a trace of unspeakable annoyance in her heart. In short, it was difficult to describe all the feelings. Gu Xiyu, who had no idea about everything, often mentioned Gu Xinian: "Brother must be angry with me. So.
You haven’t come to see me for a long time.”
Ye Qinglan comforted him casually: "Cousin Gu must be busy with official duties and has no time to see you. Maybe he will come to pick you up in two days." At that time, we agreed to stay for another half month before going back. A rough calculation
, it has been more than ten days now.
When Gu Xiyu heard such talk about going back, she would feel depressed for a while as usual. It would be great to live in Uncle Changyuan's house. She could go in and out with Cousin Lan every day, and have time to read and paint or learn needlework from Nvhong, and have someone to accompany her.
Life has been much more interesting. Once I go back, I have to be alone every day again...
Just as he was thinking about it, Jade hurried over and said, "Miss, a carriage has arrived from our house to take you back."
What? Gu Xiyu glanced at Ye Qinglan in confusion. This must have come too fast! Why did it really come when I just mentioned it?
Ye Qinglan suppressed the restlessness in her heart and asked with a seemingly casual smile: "Is cousin Gu here too?" Hopefully he was busy with court affairs and had no time to pick up Gu Xiyu. She would not have to see him again.
It's a pity that Jade immediately smiled and nodded: "Young master has arrived at Luomei Courtyard. Dong Yan came here to tell you and asked the two ladies to come with him. The servants and others will go to clean up and pay respects. They can go back after lunch.
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Gu Xiyu responded unhappily.
Ye Qinglan cheered up and comforted Gu Xiyu: "Cousin Xiyu, you can go back with Cousin Gu in peace. If you miss me in the future, just come as a guest again."
Gu Xiyu thought for a while and asked cautiously: "Will you come to Duke Dingguo's Mansion again in the future?"
…
This question is really not easy to answer. She left the Dingguo Palace in a rage that day, but she would never set foot in the Dingguo Palace again. But now, her anger has almost disappeared. It’s difficult.
Is it true that she will never go again? But if she goes, she will have to face the situation of being under the same roof with Gu Xinian every day. She doesn't want to face Gu Xinian every day...
Seeing that Ye Qinglan refused to answer this question, Gu Xiyu's eyes flashed with deep disappointment.
Ye Qinglan was so cruel that she just turned a blind eye. As long as she lived in Uncle Changyuan's house, the chances of contact with Gu Xinian would be very few. As long as she stayed away from Gu Xinian, nothing would happen.
After Ye Qingning got the news, he went to Luomei Courtyard with the two of them.
The closer she got to the main hall, the faster Ye Qinglan's heart beat. Her uncharacteristic silence made Ye Qingning look at her strangely: "Third sister, what's wrong with you today? Why haven't you spoken?"
Ye Qinglan composed herself and replied: "Cousin Xiyu is leaving soon, and I feel so reluctant to leave. I don't have the mood to talk."
Ye Qingning did not become suspicious, and sighed in agreement: "Yes, the three of us talk and laugh together every day. I am not used to missing cousin Xiyu!" When Gu Xiyu first came,
It is true that Ye Qingning always dislikes her. But after getting along for a long time, he feels that Gu Xiyu, who is silent and has a gentle temperament, is also cute. She is really reluctant to leave.
Gu Xiyu's eyes burst into tears when the two of them said this.
Ye Qingning was the first to enter the main hall, followed closely by Gu Xiyu. Ye Qinglan deliberately slowed down and walked last. From the corner of her eye, she clearly spotted the young man in a plain satin robe, but she did not go over to say hello.
Anyway, there are so many people here, so she won't be too conspicuous if she is lazy for a while!
"Brother," Gu Xiyu stepped forward obediently and called out.
Gu Xinian had a smile on his lips and soft eyes: "Yu'er, you have lived here for so long and caused a lot of trouble to your aunt. Now that you are leaving, you have to thank your aunt properly."
Gu Xiyu obediently walked up to Mrs. Zheng and thanked her.
After being on tenterhooks for so many days, she finally handed Gu Xiyu over to Gu Xinian safely. Zheng was very relieved, but she said with a smile: "Okay, okay, why are you being so polite to your aunt? It will be boring to be alone in the future.
Come and visit us anytime. You can stay as long as you want."
"Really?" Gu Xiyu's eyes suddenly lit up: "Then I'll come back in a few days."
Zheng: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Gu Xinian smiled and came to Zheng's rescue: "Yu'er, don't be ridiculous. You've been out for so long. Your grandparents, father and mother miss you very much. If you want to go out as a guest again, at least you have to wait until after the New Year."
Wouldn't that mean we have to wait for a long, long time? Gu Xiyu's face suddenly turned down, like an eggplant beaten by frost.
If it were normal times, Ye Qinglan would have been unable to help but step forward to comfort him. But today... Ye Qinglan glanced at Gu Xinian without any trace, and made up her mind not to move forward.
Gu Xinian seemed careless, but in fact he had been paying attention to Ye Qinglan's every move. Seeing her looking around but not looking at him, Gu Xinian's eyes suddenly darkened.
Want to avoid him? It depends on whether he agrees.
Gu Xinian stood up with a smile and walked over, his manners were elegant and calm, his words were gentle and polite: "Cousin Lauran is taking care of Yu'er these days."
Ye Qinglan couldn't avoid it, so she had to force out a smile and replied dryly: "Cousin Gu is too polite, this is my responsibility."
"Cousin Lan didn't talk to me just now, maybe she was still angry with me because of what happened before!" The apology in Gu Xinian's eyes was just right. If it was too much, it would be too fake, but if it was too little, it would be too fake.
Ye Qinglan knew clearly that he was pretending in front of everyone, so she could only smile and respond: "It's nothing, I don't care about trivial matters."
This was what Gu Xinian wanted, and he raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Oh? That's great. In this case, Cousin Lan will definitely not refuse my invitation. When Cousin Lan is free, I will let you go
Someone will come and take you to live in Duke Dingguo's mansion for a while."
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So treacherous! He was definitely aware that she wanted to maintain a gentle and generous image in front of everyone and would never reveal her true colors easily, so he deliberately said this in front of everyone.
Ye Qinglan's heart was filled with hatred, but a gentle and peaceful smile appeared on her face: "Thank you, cousin Gu, for the kind invitation. However, I have been studying female celebrities recently, so I'm afraid I don't have much free time." (To be continued. If you
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