What are you laughing at? Is your smile pretty? What kind of electricity are you laughing at?
Ye Qinglan stared back without any trace. She would never admit that he looked really good-looking with his raised eyebrows and smile like this.
When Gu Xinian saw her glaring at him, instead of being angry, he found it interesting.
It had obviously been a long time since they had seen each other. But the days that had passed between them did not create any sense of alienation at all. Instead, there was a subtle feeling that slowly settled and fermented. Just looking at her like this, he felt unprecedentedly happy. It was like being transported for a while.
The willow branches blown slightly by the spring breeze are like gently brushing against the cheeks, which makes my heart feel a little itchy. It is also like an orchid slowly blooming in front of the eyes with a dazzling grace, which makes people reluctant to take their eyes away.
It's been a long, long time since he felt so appreciative of a woman's smile...
Gu Xiyu didn't notice anything was wrong, but Ye Qingning on the side was much more sensitive. She always felt that Gu Xinian looked at Ye Qinglan more, and the smile in his eyes made her feel a little bit disgusted.
For Gu Xinian, Ye Qingning's feelings of a young girl who had just begun to fall in love have completely dissipated, but there is always a trace of unwillingness and sadness that she has never felt. She never told this obscure feeling, even to Ye Qinglan.
She never mentioned it. Perhaps, she had already subconsciously noticed that Gu Xinian was special to Ye Qinglan, but she just refused to admit this fact to herself...
Ye Qingning tightened his lips, suppressed his complicated and unspeakable emotions, and said with a smile: "Cousin, I kept you waiting for a long time."
"It doesn't matter if you wait." Gu Xinian said with a leisurely smile. It was obvious that he was in a very good mood today. The smile came into his eyes, which was completely different from the indifferent and polite smile in the past.
Except for Gu Xiyu, Ye Qinglan and Ye Qingning quickly noticed this.
"Yu'er, are everything settled?" Gu Xinian asked gently.
Gu Xiyu hummed.
"You live in Huancui Pavilion. From now on, you and cousin Lan and cousin Ning will go in and out together. You should be obedient and not cause any trouble to them..."
Ye Qinglan made up her mind to remain silent to the end, simply lowering her eyelids and determined not to raise her head to look at Gu Xinian. But she could hide it from her eyes, but not from her ears. Gu Xinian's low and sweet voice entered her ears annoyingly, disturbing her.
She was restless.
Ye Qinglan calmed down and muttered silently in her heart. I didn't hear anything, and my mood was very calm. After repeating it several times, it finally had some effect, and I felt a little calmer.
Gu Xinian glanced at Ye Qinglan, who was bowing his head and saying nothing. The smile in his eyes became deeper, and he suddenly smiled leisurely and said: "Cousin Lan has always been eloquent, why didn't you say a word today?"
Ye Qinglan could naturally hear the teasing and ridicule in the words. Almost reflexively, she raised her head and counterattacked: "Cousin Gu is so complimentary. In front of you, I am not worthy of being eloquent."
When I looked into those smiling and cunning eyes, I was shocked to realize that I had been fooled, and I suddenly felt a little annoyed. Didn't I decide not to ignore him today? Why did I talk to him again...
Gu Xinian smiled slowly and said: "Cousin Lan, don't be too humble. I think that Cousin Lan is the most articulate woman I have ever seen in my life."
Why did it seem like such an ordinary compliment that it changed in his mouth? Ye Qinglan responded with a smile: "Thank you very much, Cousin Gu, for the compliment. I really don't deserve it."
Before, she had refused to look at him. But now that the two of them were looking at each other, she couldn't avoid it and could only look back calmly.
Today, Gu Xinian is not wearing official uniform, and is still wearing a plain brocade robe. He is dressed as before. But somehow, it is subtly different from before. The original Gu Xinian tried his best to be low-key and restrained, although he was outstandingly handsome.
The brilliance is hard to hide, but it gives people a gentle and indifferent feeling.
But at this moment, his bright eyes had a hint of sharpness that was not seen in the past, and his behavior became more confident and calm. It was like a dusty sword wiping away the dust all over his body. Although it was not unsheathed, it was unconsciously exuding
There was an overwhelming coldness and sharpness that could not be ignored. This kind of Gu Xinian had more fireworks than before, and also had the calmness of being in a superior position.
In the past few months, he has changed a lot. It seems that officialdom is indeed a place that tests people. Even if he wants to keep a low profile and hide his clumsiness, it is not easy...
"Lunch is ready," Ms. Zheng walked in with a smile, breaking the delicate atmosphere in the hall: "Come over, all of you!"
Gu Xinian was the first to respond and stood up.
Ye Qinglan breathed a sigh of relief, deliberately slowed down her pace, and entered the dining room with Gu Xiyu.
There were not many people today, so Zheng used the rosewood dining table that she usually uses. This round dining table is not big, just big enough for five or six people.
Zheng sat at the top, Ye Qingning sat on the left side of Zheng, and Gu Xinian sat on the right side of Zheng. Gu Xiyu naturally sat next to Gu Xinian, so that Ye Qinglan happened to sit next to Ye Qingning and
There was Gu Xiyu in the middle, and she avoided sitting face to face with Gu Xinian. Ye Qinglan expressed that she was very satisfied.
Okay, hiding like this is a bit cowardly. But now her mood is as chaotic as a mess, and she doesn't know what kind of attitude she should use to face Gu Xinian. So, it's better to hide.
Ye Qinglan lowered her head and took a few random bites, but she couldn't taste the food.
Gu Xinian put a lot of Gu Xiyu's favorite food into the bowl in front of her. Gu Xiyu protested in a low voice: "Brother, please stop taking it. I won't be able to finish it."
Gu Xinian turned a deaf ear and brought the vegetables as usual, and soon the bowl was piled full.
Gu Xiyu immediately grimaced. She has always had a habit of eating all the dishes in the bowl. Her eldest brother is also very aware of this. On weekdays, he takes care of her for lunch, and only takes half a bowl at most.
That's almost it. But what happened to the eldest brother today? Is he trying to force her to death?
As if he didn't notice her sad face, Gu Xinian coaxed gently: "Yu'er, be good, eat quickly."
How could she finish eating? Gu Xiyu had a rare flash of inspiration and came up with an idea. She picked up some of the dishes piled high in the bowl and sent them to Ye Qinglan's bowl: "Cousin Lan, don't just eat too much."
Have some food.”
Ye Qinglan didn't notice for a moment and ate quickly. After eating, she remembered something. This was the dish that Gu Xinian's chopsticks had picked up, and Gu Xiyu picked it up and gave it to herself. Isn't this equivalent to Gu Xinian's chopsticks?
Did Xinian pick up some food for himself?
Well, it seemed a bit pretentious to think so. But she couldn't help but her heart beat a beat faster and she quickly glanced at Gu Xinian.
Gu Xinian didn't seem to notice that Ye Qinglan was secretly looking at him. He continued to eat slowly, but the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
Gu Xiyu was very happy that she had thought of a good idea. She simply gave half of the dishes in the bowl to Ye Qinglan. She said in a low voice, "I can't finish eating so much. Please help me eat some."
…
The food is already in her bowl, and she can’t even think about not "helping"!
Ye Qinglan could only smile and nod, and ate all the dishes in the bowl bravely. Thinking that these dishes had been touched by the chopsticks in Gu Xinian's hand, a strange feeling arose in her heart. It was like a
A pebble was thrown into the calm lake, causing ripples that lasted for a long time.
After lunch, Gu Xinian sat down for a while and then politely excused himself: "...Aunt, I have something else to do, so I have to leave. Yu'er will ask aunt to take care of her more."
Finally leaving! Ye Qinglan's spirit suddenly lifted.
Hearing Mrs. Zheng laugh and say: "You are so polite to me. Xiyu is willing to come and stay for a while, but I, my aunt, am not happy enough." After saying that, she stood up to see her off.
Gu Xinian's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "Auntie doesn't have to send me off, just have Yu'er send me off. I happen to have some things to say to Yu'er in private."
After saying this, Mrs. Zheng naturally couldn't insist on giving it away, so she smiled and nodded.
Gu Xiyu stood up to see off Gu Xinian. Seeing that Ye Qinglan did not stand up with him, she begged in a low voice: "Cousin Lan, I am not familiar with the roads in the house, please accompany me to see off my eldest brother!"
No matter how reluctant Ye Qinglan was, she had no choice but to smile and agree.
Ye Qingning was supposed to see Gu Xinian off with him, but Gu Xinian didn't look at her twice, and Gu Xiyu didn't call her out. Why did she follow him so obstinately?
Ye Qingning watched Gu Xinian leave gracefully, and watched Ye Qinglan go out with Gu Xiyu to see her off. She didn't know what she felt in her heart. She unconsciously tightened the handkerchief in her hand.
Is it her illusion? Why does she always feel that there is something slightly wrong between Gu Xinian and Ye Qinglan during this meeting...
"Ning'er, why are you in such a daze?" Zheng's voice sounded suddenly in her ears.
Ye Qingning hurriedly smiled: "It's okay, I haven't finished embroidering my pair of pillow covers yet, I'm going back first." After saying that, he stood up and left.
Zheng looked at Ye Qingning's back and frowned slightly. Could she still not forget Gu Xinian? Every time she saw Gu Xinian, she always worried about gains and losses. This was not going to work. In a few months, she would
She is about to get married. How can she pretend to be another man in her heart? No, I have to find a chance to understand her properly!
On this side, Ye Qinglan accompanied Gu Xiyu to escort Gu Xinian out of Luomei Courtyard.
It's still a bit chilly in early spring, but fortunately the sun is shining brightly today, shining warmly on people's bodies. There are several plum blossoms in bloom in the garden, and a faint fragrance floats in the air.
"Yu'er, that plum blossom bloomed just right." Gu Xinian stopped and praised with a smile: "Fold off a branch and put it in a vase. It's perfect for practicing writing and copying. Now go and pick one to bloom.
If it’s good, it’s best if it has branches.”
Gu Xiyu obeyed Gu Xinian's words, immediately agreed with a smile, and trotted over with her skirt in hand.
Only Ye Qinglan and Gu Xinian were left on the path.
...(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
