Chapter 114: The Beloved

orse, Gu Jingxi found his current demeanor satisfactory and continued, "Your grandmother hasn't seen you in a while, why don't you go pay her respects and ask after her well-being"Upon hearing this, G...In the afternoon.

Gu Jingxi came back, just as he entered the room, he was called by the little girl to sit down.

Today, the little girl was unusually enthusiastic and even poured him a cup of tea. She pushed her own plate of snacks towards him.

As the saying goes, unsolicited favors often come with ulterior motives.

Gu Jingxi deeply agreed. He pursed his lips and smiled faintly, lifting the teacup to take a sip. The tea was fresh with a mellow sweetness. The flavor was very familiar, almost like the tea brewed by the little girl herself.

He leisurely finished a cup of tea before setting it down and asking, “My wife, is there something you want to tell me”

Meng Jinyáo smiled and nodded: "There's something I want to tell my husband."

Gu Jingxi heard this and smiled even deeper, it seemed his guess was right. He said softly: "Madam, please feel free to speak."

Meng Jinyáo replied, "It's like this, in a few days it will be Mrs. Song from the Jijiu Mansion's birthday. I chose a jade ornament for a child to celebrate her birthday in the storeroom as a birthday present."

Gu Jingxi was stunned, then smiled immediately: "I said before, the things in the warehouse are at the disposal of my wife. You don't need to tell me about these small matters. Just make your own decisions." He paused for a moment and continued, "However, some of the calligraphy and paintings in the warehouse were specially collected by me. If Madam wants to give them away, please ask me first. Those that were not specially collected can be given away, and I will decide on those that were specially collected depending on the situation."

I understand.

Meng Jin Yao nodded repeatedly. She had seen those paintings and calligraphy, many of which were works by renowned masters, priceless and well-preserved. This showed that Gu Jingxi cherished them dearly. She dared not touch them lightly.

Then, she said again, "By the way, my husband, there's one more thing."

Gu Jingxi said, “Please speak, Madam.”

Meng Jin Yao got up and took out the set of mutton fat jade headdress she had found in the storeroom earlier, and said softly, "I found a set of headdress in the storeroom today, but it wasn't recorded."

Gu Jingxi glanced at the red sandalwood box, with no recollection of it.

“It’s a set made in plum blossom style, crafted from mutton fat jade. I think it looks quite good, elegant and unique,” Meng Jinyao said, opening the wooden box to reveal the jade headdress, her eyes gleaming with delight. “Husband, can I wear this set”

Hearing this, Gu Jingxi's eyes fell on the headdress. After a few moments, she shifted her gaze and asked softly, "Does Madam like the plum blossom design, made of sheep fat jade"

Meng Jinyo shook her head gently: "It's not that I simply like the style of plum blossom jade used for this headdress. It's just that I think this set is quite beautiful, and it's a shame to let it gather dust in the storeroom. What do you think, my husband"

Gu Jingxi waved his hand dismissively and said, "It's just a set of jade ornaments. There's nothing to be sorry about."

He paused, then glanced at the headdress. His gaze fell on her radiant face and continued, "While this headdress is beautiful, it's a bit too understated. Your features lean towards being bright and striking. While it looks good, it doesn't compare to a more vibrant color. Perhaps we should choose something else"

Meng Jin Yao wasn't stupid, she could hear the refusal in Gu Jing Xi's words. She was indeed stunningly beautiful, but she could also dress simply and elegantly. After all, she occasionally dressed in a gentle and refined manner. Yet, Gu Jing Xi didn't want her to use that kind of appearance.

In the storeroom, she could use any of the treasures as she pleased, even as gifts. Yet, this dusty old headdress was off-limits. A daughter's intuition told her that there was something fishy going on.

Some things are best left unsaid, and it's her who would lose face if they were.

She remained impassive and, following Gu Jingxi's words, readily agreed, "Hearing you say that, this headdress doesn't seem to suit me after all. I'll choose a different one."

Gu Jingxi nodded. "Hmm"

Meng Jin yao didn't dwell on the issue any longer, closed the box, and changed the subject. They chatted about various things, somewhat aimlessly.

The next morning.

After Meng Jiny Yao finished her breakfast, she entered her inner chamber and took out the key to the storeroom. She then carried a red sandalwood box containing a jade head ornament.

Qing Qiu saw this and asked in surprise, "Madam, where are you taking this headdress"

Meng Jinyao replied softly, "Put it back in the warehouse."

Ning Dong followed the sound and saw his wife holding the headdress she had taken from the storeroom yesterday. She looked confused and said, "My lady, this headdress looks quite nice. Didn't you want to wear it Why are you putting it back in the storeroom"

Qing Qiu was also puzzled. Her madam seemed to like it yesterday, so why did she suddenly want to let it go

Seeing the two of them looking at her with confusion, Meng Jiny Yao pursed her lips and smiled, replying: “Suddenly I feel that this headdress is too plain and doesn't suit me, so I won't use it.”

The two maids looked at each other in surprise.

Ning Dong pondered, "But yesterday when I helped you try it on, pairing it with a light-colored skirt, it looked quite good, and you seemed to like it very much."

Qing Qiu also nodded in agreement: “Yes, Madam, this headdress looks very good on you. It makes you appear elegant and graceful. It would be perfect to wear to a banquet.

Meng Jin Yao put down the box and gave a faint smile: "I thought it was quite pretty originally, but yesterday afternoon I asked the lord about it, and he said this set of headwear wasn't suitable for me and told me to change into another one. It was obviously a refusal to let me use this set."

As soon as these words were spoken, Qingqiu and Ningdong sensed something unusual. Although they didn't have boyfriends, young ladies were very sensitive to such matters. There were so many things in the storeroom, and the Marquis could let his wife use anything, so why not this dusty set of headwear

And this set of headwear is still not registered, it's an exception, the only exception.

Ni Dong glanced at the rosewood box on the table and stammered, "Madam, could it be that this set of headwear was crafted by the Marquis to give to his sweetheart, but he never got around to giving it away So it's been gathering dust in the storeroom, yet there's no record of it"

Meng Jin yao nodded lightly: "I guess so, I didn't ask yesterday."

Qing Qiu and Ning Dong fell silent. This set of jade headwear, made from high-grade mutton fat jade, was quite valuable. The craftsmanship was exquisite, the style simple yet elegant, graceful and refined. The lady the marquis intended to give it to must be a dignified and gentle woman who favored understated elegance.

The lord was a gentle and refined man, quite a match for the dignified and graceful young lady. As for this headdress set that has never been sent out, it's probably because he has an illness, unable to give the girl happiness, so he dare not send it out, rather keeping it in the warehouse covered in dust.

This set of headwear was left in the corner covered in dust, and the girl was also hidden in the Duke's heart, becoming the only white moonlight in his heart.

Then what is their mistress

Their mistress was Mrs. Gu, and she held only the title of Mrs. Gu; nothing more.

Meng Jin Yao saw that the two of them looked like the sky was falling, and she smiled and asked, "What's with this reaction He's twenty-nine years old this year, isn't it normal to have a girlfriend he likes Gu Xiuming is only sixteen years old, and there was a girl who loved him so much that he was willing to give up his reputation and run away with her!"d her eyes and glared at him angrily: "You are the little piglet!"The little girl puckered her lips slightly, her almond eyes wide and bright, though they held a hint of shyness and annoyance. She see...