Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 135 Impotent Love

When Princess An Ning heard the news that Jiang Xun went to the Shen Mansion to propose marriage, she was really "furious" and even smashed the teacup beside her in front of Zhao Huaizhen.

Zhao Huaizhen was startled and secretly thanked himself for not asking Shen Jiasui to come along. While he was changing clothes, he quickly asked the maid to go to the Shen Mansion to deliver a message:

"Jia Sui, please don't appear in front of Ning'er for the next few days. I will try to reason with her."

"Ning'er just has a bad temper, and she's angry right now. There's no need to doubt her friendship with you and me."

"It's all Lord Jiang's fault. Couldn't he have waited a little longer and come to propose marriage later?"

In Zhao Huaizhen's mind, if there is any fault, it must be the man's fault, and his sisters are always good.

Isn't it said that she is famous for being warm-hearted and protective?

When Shen Jiasui heard that Tuoba Ning had already started performing, he naturally did not dare to slack off and hurriedly agreed "fearfully" in front of the maid.

But I couldn't help but feel sorry for Zhao Huaizhen trying to make amends between the two sides, and I felt more and more pity and guilt for her.

There is no doubt that Tuoba Ning's reaction soon reached the ears of everyone in the capital...

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In the evening, when Lu Yunzheng returned to the villa after finishing his shift, Gu Xizhi had already prepared wine and food.

In General Dingguo's Mansion, she was also the eldest daughter who had never done housework, but now she has learned to cook for Lu Yunzheng.

"Yun Zheng, you've worked hard these past few days. Eat more."

As Gu Xizhi spoke, she pushed the plate of food in front of her towards Lu Yunzheng.

Lu Yunzheng was touched. No matter what, there was no doubt about Xizhi's love for him.

Since his rebirth, Xizhi has indeed suffered a lot with him.

Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng felt that some things could not be completely hidden from Gu Xizhi, leaving her without any hope.

"Xizhi, I heard today that Jiang Xun went to the Shen Mansion to propose marriage."

Gu Xizhi's movement of scooping soup paused slightly, and a glimmer of light flashed in her slightly drooped eyes.

She was thinking about how to bring up this matter appropriately, but she didn't expect Yun Zheng to take the initiative to speak.

She looked up with a look of shock, "Ah? Seriously?"

Lu Yunzheng nodded, and at this moment he couldn't tell what he felt in his heart.

If he hadn't broken off the engagement that day, he and Shen Jiasui would have gotten married in April this year, and it would have been impossible for him to sit with Xizhi like today.

Maybe this is what they call, there are gains and losses?

Lu Yunzheng was just daydreaming when Gu Xizhi said in amazement, "You mentioned this to me last time, Yunzheng. I didn't expect them to actually be together."

When Lu Yunzheng heard this, he shook his head and said, "No, they can't do it."

When Gu Xizhi heard this, a light suddenly appeared in her eyes, but her face suddenly turned pale and tears began to fill her eyes.

"Yun Zheng, could it be that... could it be that you still...?"

"no!"

Seeing Gu Xizhi's expression change, Lu Yunzheng quickly denied it and explained:

"Xizhi, I'm worried that you might misunderstand, so I brought this up on purpose."

"You and I are of one mind. I don't want to hide it from you. In fact, on the day of the Imperial Garden's welcoming banquet, I met a distinguished person in the plum blossom forest."

"He thinks highly of me and this time he's offering me an opportunity. As long as I can successfully prevent Jiang Xun from marrying into the Shen family, he'll promise me a position at the Beijing Guard Station."

"Xizhi, everything I do is for us. Don't let your imagination run wild. We will soon be able to reap the rewards of our hardship."

As Lu Yunzheng spoke, he stood up and walked to Gu Xizhi, hugging her tightly in his arms while she was still sitting.

Gu Xizhi leaned on Lu Yunzheng's chest and abdomen, listening to Lu Yunzheng's repeated assurances, the corners of her mouth rose almost imperceptibly.

But when she raised her head again, she looked pitiful again.

"Yun Zheng, is this true? You're not lying to me? Aren't you reluctant to marry someone else?"

Lu Yunzheng smiled and held Gu Xizhi's face in his hands, and said softly, "Xizhi, when have I ever lied to you?"

Lu Yunzheng subconsciously ignored the latter sentence.

He really didn't want Shen Jiasui to marry someone else, after all, she was once his wife, but the one he loved most in his heart was always Xizhi.

How could someone as perceptive as Gu Xizhi not notice Lu Yunzheng's escape? She sneered in her heart, but at this moment she was more concerned about something else.

"Since this opportunity is so rare, what are you going to do, Yun Zheng?"

Talking about business, Lu Yunzheng let go of Gu Xizhi and sat back down.

He was about to speak, but at this moment, he suddenly wanted to hear Gu Xizhi's thoughts.

He did not forget that Xizhi had given his mother some advice.

That time, if Shen Jiasui and Aunt Zhou had not been in contact in advance, Xizhi might have succeeded.

Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng shook his head and said, "I have no idea yet."

Gu Xizhi frowned slightly when she heard this, secretly complaining about Lu Yunzheng's incompetence. She pretended to be in deep thought, and after a while she spoke softly:

"I remember... Sui Sui loves the Lantern Festival the most."

"Although she doesn't like going to banquets, she attends the Lantern Festival every year. She goes to Chengtian Street to select lanterns, eats floating dumplings at Zhaixing Pavilion, and even releases lanterns on the river."

"This year's Lantern Festival, she should go with Jiang Xun, right?"

Gu Xizhi spoke in such detail that after listening to Lu Yunzheng, a strange feeling flashed through his mind.

It was as if... Xizhi had already carefully considered this matter in her mind.

But the moment he raised his eyes, there was still a look of surprise on his face, so he just acted it out to the end.

"If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have remembered it. Now I have a direction."

"But if they know each other well, I don't know how to separate them."

Seeing Lu Yunzheng's distressed expression again, Gu Xizhi could only remind him calmly:

"Well...I have no idea."

"But Yun Zheng, you and Sui Sui have been engaged for many years. I'm sure no one knows Sui Sui better than you, right?"

When Lu Yunzheng heard this, his eyes flashed and he looked at Gu Xizhi deeply.

He had already understood Xizhi's implied meaning.

Because the two of them had the same idea.

Lu Yunzheng nodded and said seriously, "It will take some time. Let me think about it carefully."

"But if that's the case, Xizhi, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you on the Lantern Festival."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xizhi shook her head sympathetically, "It's okay. That day I just asked two maids to accompany me for a walk. Yun Zheng, don't worry. Business is more important."

She had been cooped up in this courtyard for too long, and if she didn't go out for a walk, she would soon become numb.

Lu Yunzheng nodded to Gu Xizhi apologetically, but couldn't help but feel pity for her for being so considerate.

Although Xizhi's scheming was far beyond his previous understanding, Xizhi was on his side, which was actually a good thing, wasn't it?

It was late at night and everyone was asleep. The flickering candlelight illuminated a slender figure in front of him.

Xizhi likes to wear plain clothes, and the elegant colors really suit her. At this moment, she is just sitting quietly, making people feel gentle and beautiful.

Lu Yunzheng's gaze wandered slightly and fell on Gu Xizhi's slightly pursed lips. He didn't know if it was because he had drunk a few glasses of wine, but at this moment his heart was wavering.

"Xizhi..."

In his previous life, he had only experienced the joy of love with Xizhi. After such a long time, he suddenly missed that intoxicating feeling very much.

Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng stood up, walked behind Gu Xizhi, and gently stroked Gu Xizhi's delicate neck with his fingertips.

Gu Xizhi was originally immersed in thoughts about the Lantern Festival, but at this moment she shuddered all over. When she raised her head, she met Lu Yunzheng's slightly confused gaze.

Her heart skipped a beat and she immediately stood up and moved away.

When Lu Yunzheng saw Gu Xizhi dodging almost instinctively, his lustful thoughts disappeared and he couldn't help feeling embarrassed and angry.

"Xizhi, you..."

Gu Xizhi felt something was wrong the moment she saw it, and quickly stepped forward to surrender, her eyes filled with resentment, and she said aggrievedly:

"Yun Zheng, you promised me that you would wait until the wedding night."

Lu Yunzheng used to be fooled by this, but now he always feels that it is just Gu Xizhi's rhetoric.

They had been living together as a single man and a single woman for several months, and others had long regarded Xizhi as his, but who knew that they still lived in separate rooms.

When Lu Yunzheng thought of this, he suddenly hugged Gu Xizhi's waist and pressed her into his arms, causing Gu Xizhi to scream in surprise.

Lu Yunzheng immediately lowered his head to look, but saw only panic on Gu Xizhi's face, no shyness.

His heart suddenly turned cold, and he let go of Gu Xizhi and walked out without looking back.

Gu Xizhi stumbled before she could stand still. When she looked up again, she heard the gate slam shut. Lu Yunzheng had already left...

Her heart tightened, and she couldn't figure out what she was thinking for a moment. She hurriedly chased after him, but as soon as he stepped out of the room, he stopped again.

What can I do if I chase him out?

She must not lose her last bit of innocence at any cost. After all, Yun Zheng...can't give her what she wants.

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi took a deep breath and slowly turned around.

Wait until Yun Zheng comes back and coax him. He is always easy to coax.

Thinking this, Gu Xizhi returned to the house. When she saw the table full of food, for some reason, her eyes suddenly became warm again.

Maybe there is affection.

But to her now, impotent love is really insignificant.