Chapter 113 Sick Beauty
The coldness in the words made Liang Jiang instantly feel that he had said the wrong thing.
After all, although Jian Shuyan is nice, the two of them have no real relationship. Now that they are brought together, she must be a little reluctant in her heart, right?
What's more, the emperor had some ulterior motives in granting the marriage.
Weixi was far away from Beijing, so the emperor should have a pair of eyes that could keep an eye on Gu Xizhi at all times.
And this Jian Shuyan is well-read and knowledgeable, so she is naturally smarter than others.
She held the wine glass awkwardly, and for a moment she didn't know whether she should drink it or not.
Xie Fubai didn't notice her embarrassment and continued teasing: "Jian Shuyan is arrogant and arrogant, and her eyes are above her head. Ordinary and mediocre men can't see it. The emperor granted her a marriage, so she should be a royal concubine after all, right?"
Gu Xizhi lowered his eyes, looked at the tea cup in his hand, and said calmly: "Everything is subject to change before the imperial edict is issued."
Xie Fubai twitched the corners of his lips again, pretending to be relaxed: "I'm afraid it's a done deal this time, and it's useless no matter how much Wan'er makes a fuss."
Who is Wan'er? Liang Jiang suddenly pricked up his ears.
Childhood sweethearts, or hidden treasures in a golden house? Does Gu Xi know that he already has someone he likes?
Gu Xizhi said in a deep voice, displeased, "You know, I can't avoid this matter."
Xie Fubai couldn't hide the bitterness on his face: "Things in this world are often like this. Flowers planted intentionally will not bloom, but willows planted unintentionally will form shade. I just feel sorry for Wan'er. If she hears this news, I'm afraid she will fall ill again."
Gu Xizhi stretched out his fingertips and twisted his eyebrows, feeling a little helpless and impatient: "Wan'er has recovered well after going to Weixi, but she still twitches when she cries, foaming at the mouth, her mouth is crooked and her eyes are squinted, very... Danger.
Your aunt dotes on her and must do everything according to her wishes to avoid making her sick. The emperor was somewhat concerned about this matter. Although he had already chosen someone, he had yet to issue an order. So there is still a turning point. "
Xie Fubai sighed: "Luo Hua is ruthless on purpose. This matter is all Wan'er's wishful thinking. You can't keep refusing to marry her for the rest of your life just because of her willfulness.
Jian Shuyan is a rare good girl. She and your cousin are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. If you miss her, you will regret it for the rest of your life.
Wan'er has me there, and I will enlighten her well and take her back to the Marquis Mansion without causing any trouble to you. "
Through the conversation between the two, Liang Jiang suddenly remembered a person.
Xie Wan'er, the little princess of Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion.
Hearing that she was in love with Gu Xizhi, she had long threatened that she would not marry anyone but him. Since childhood, he has been very resistant to other women approaching Gu Xizhi, otherwise he would cry or make trouble.
I didn't hear any news about her when I returned to Beijing this time. Did it turn out that she followed her aunt and concubine to Weixi?
No wonder that day when the emperor knew about the draft for Gu Xi, the old lady of the Hou Mansion looked downcast and was very displeased.
Moreover, Xie Fubai kept pretending to be relaxed when he spoke today, but his smile was very forced. Could it be that you are just worried about Xie Wan'er?
She would start convulsing when she cried, foaming at the mouth, and her mouth would be crooked and her eyes would be squinted. Just thinking about it makes me feel like I have convulsions.
Anyone who has witnessed such a terrifying scene would probably not dare to marry someone home, right?
Otherwise, if you are being coaxed by the sky, if you are slightly unhappy, or if you are jealous or something, I will whip you out directly. This will be even more difficult to serve than my aunt.
The corners of Liang Jiang's lips twitched, involuntarily, feeling a little pitiful for Gu Xi Zhi.
No wonder the eldest brother, who is not the youngest, can't get a wife. It turns out that he is being relied on. Now that I have gone to Beijing and finally returned home with a beautiful woman in my arms, I still have to worry about being sad about this beautiful woman.
Is it really too early to congratulate me?
For a moment, there was gloating on his face, and suddenly he heard Xie Fubai calling him.
"A good girl will definitely have a good idea."
Liang Jiang then seemed to wake up from a dream: "Ah? What's a good idea?"
Xie Fubai asked: "Is there any way to cure my little sister's disease?"
Liang Jiang was embarrassed for a moment: "Sickness is easy to cure, but heart disease is difficult to cure. I can't tell." Gu Xizhi got sick whenever he walked close to a woman, just like old lady Fang who would cry, fuss and hang herself, deliberately pretending.
But then again, a beautiful woman has to pretend to be sick like Xi Shi holding her heart. I feel pity for her, there is no point in destroying her image like this.
Therefore, the cause of this disease is unknown and it is difficult to cure.
"If my cousin takes Miss Jian back this time, Wan'er may not be able to think about it."
Liang Jiang's mind twitched and he said without thinking, "This is easy to handle. It would be great if the prince brings a few more beauties back to Weixi."
Xie Fubai was stunned: "Isn't this adding insult to injury?"
"Wrong, if the prince only takes Miss Jian back to Weixi, Princess Wan'er will be even more sad."
Xie Fubai didn't understand: "Why?"
Gu Xizhi said calmly: "One person is in love, but many people are indiscriminate. Love makes people stubborn, and indiscriminate affection makes people disappointed. Maybe Wan'er will be disheartened and return to Beijing. Is this what Miss Liang meant? ?”
Liang Jiang nodded: "Exactly."
Xie Fubai interrupted unhappily: "I won't agree!"
Liang Jiang was stunned: "Why?"
Xie Fubai noticed his gaffe and coughed lightly: "This is unfair to Miss Jian."
Liang Jiang did not expect that Xie Fubai was also a compassionate person and could look at the problem from a woman's perspective, which was quite admirable.
He picked up the wine glass and said sincerely: "Prince Xie is also a man of temperament. I respect you."
Drink the wine in the glass in one gulp.
Maybe it was the reason why I choked just now. A glass of strong wine went down my throat, and I couldn't help but cough twice, choking and blushing.
She touched her sleeves and remembered that the wrinkled handkerchief was stained with a little ink during today's accounting, so she stuffed it back again.
Gu Xizhi saw it and put his hand into his arms: "This wine is too strong and not suitable for a girl's family to drink. Why don't you ask the waiter to cook some shredded ginger or plum wine."
Xie Fubai immediately stood up: "I need to go and explain this matter in person. Only by choosing the old daughter to make a red jar can it be delicious."
After saying that, he opened the door and walked out of the private room, only two people were left.
Gu Xizhi took out a neatly folded handkerchief, and just as he was about to hand it over, a white rose flower made of silk gauze fell out of it, falling lightly at Liang Jiang's feet.
Gu Xizhi leaned over to pick it up, but Liang Jiang had already picked it up first and handed it back to him nonchalantly.
Gu Xizhi hesitantly stretched out his hand and looked at Liang Jiang meaningfully, with a little disappointment in his eyes. Then she picked up the flower from her fingertips, put it in the center of the veil, and stuffed it back into her arms.
His carefulness like a treasure made Liang Jiang couldn't help but take another look at the white flower. It was made of layers of silk yarn and was very crude. The edges of the petals were slightly yellowed. I don't know whether it was because of time or because they were often handled. in hand.
This should be a woman's thing, right?
It must be of great significance for him to cherish it so much and carry it with him.
Liang Jiang secretly thought that he was unwilling to marry Jian Shuyan, and Xie Wan'er was not the one he loved. Could it be that this little white flower had already occupied a place in his heart?
It was so confusing. In just one meal, I personally witnessed the three women who had emotional entanglements with Gu Xizhi, completely shattering the rumored impression that he was cold, dignified and unattractive to women.
No wonder my mother said that men from the royal family were untouchable, they were passionate and ruthless.
But, why does this white flower look so slightly familiar? It seems like I have seen it somewhere.
(End of chapter)