njoyed a couple of glasses of wine. The smile on her face never faded. With promising descendants in the family, the glory of the Marquisate could continue, and the ancestors who had passed away coul...Soon, the dinner began.

Since they were all relatives, it was like a family gathering, so things were more casual. At first, everyone was a little reserved, but seeing how kind and gentle the couple was, they gradually became more relaxed.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of dishes, the evening banquet was drawing to a close.

After the dinner party, the butler saw the guests out.

Meng Jinyao and Gu Jingxi were still chatting with several elders from their clan. Those elders were all around eighty years old, none of whom had been able to further their studies in the imperial examinations. They had spent decades as schoolmasters at the academy and were now enjoying their retirement at home. Their presence exuded a strong scholarly aura.

After all the guests had left, Gu Jingxi and Meng Jin Yao also went to bathe one after another.

In the bedroom.

Gu Jingxi was kneading Meng Jinyao's shoulders, and asked in a gentle voice, "A Yao, how do you feel tonight Is there anything inappropriate about them"

Meng Jinyao shook her head, strangely saying, "No, they were all very well-behaved. They didn't even ask me to do anything for them. I couldn't do much anyway, but I could whisper sweet nothings in their ears, but none of them spoke up. That's strange."

Gu Jingxi replied, "Unless someone in their family has committed something, they won't be able to ask for our help."

Meng Jiny Yao's face was filled with astonishment. "Why"

Gu Jingxi replied, "As I told you before, the clan members who stayed in our ancestral home in Huzhou are all relatively ordinary. Some of them run small businesses, some teach at academies, some study hard for the imperial examinations, and some are just ordinary families. Even if some family members have already entered official positions or joined the military, it's impossible for them to suddenly ask for connections and favors."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao recalled the Gu clan members who had established roots in the capital city. The Gu clan members in the capital were doing well, and those serving as officials in other regions were also quite successful. However, compared to their counterparts in other places, those residing in Huizhou Prefecture were relatively ordinary.

"As for those elders who spoke with us tonight, they've dedicated their lives to teaching and are highly respected within our clan here in Huzhou. They hold a great deal of authority over the clan members, so most people wouldn't dare do anything out of line. However, there are a few bad eggs among them, those individuals weren't allowed to come today."

Meng Jinyao nodded lightly and after a moment smiled, "By the way, husband, I saw a young cultivator tonight who is one generation younger than us. He's handsome and well-behaved, just looking at him makes me feel fond."

Gu Jingxi asked, "What do you want to express, Ayao"

Meng Jin Yao replied: "I was thinking, if we had a child, it would definitely be as cute and adorable as Xiu Yuan. Besides, I've noticed that everyone in the Gu family is pretty good-looking, there isn't anyone who looks particularly plain or unattractive."

Gu Jingxi inexplicably heard a hint of something else, and asked meaningfully, "Ayao, are you implying something to your husband"

Meng Jin Yao: ""

What does it imply

What was she implying

Isn't she speaking normally

Gu Jingxi said again, "Ayao, my husband understands. It was my fault that I needed Ayao to remind me."

Meng Jiny Yao was still confused, she didn't even understand herself, what did this man understand

Soon, Gu Jingxi acted according to her understanding, fulfilling her wish for a child as delicate and handsome as Xiu Yuan.

Meng Jin Yao only then understood, and at the same time felt downhearted. She had been busy all day: ancestor worship in the morning, a banquet in the evening. How could he possibly have the energy to think about having a child after such a long day Although she was thirteen years younger, her energy was truly not as strong as his. Was it because her body was too weak

Gu Jingxi, surprisingly, knew when to stop. After just one tease, he let her go, and carried her to the cleansing chamber.

Meng Jin Yao recalled the scandalous events from last time in the clean room, and instinctively refused: "Husband, I'll wash myself. Tomorrow we're going to Deqing County to visit my great uncle and I need to buy some gifts for him."

Hearing this, Gu Jingxi pinched her cheek and said with a mixture of anger and amusement, "What do you think your husband is Your husband isn't a beast."

Meng Jin Yao glared at him: "Because I've been burned before, I need to be cautious. Otherwise, if I blindly trust you, I'll end up losing big time."

"My husband assures me, this time it really is just a simple bath."

Gu Jingxi, after saying that, unceremoniously carried the person to the cleansing room. He only bathed them properly, and did nothing else.

After their bath, the couple went back to the bedroom to rest.

Seeing that it was quiet inside, Wai Que knew the two masters had already rested. She wouldn't need to send anyone to attend them tonight and went to rest herself. The Marquis and his wife were so affectionate, perhaps there would be good news of a pregnancy when they returned to the capital.

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Weifu.

Wei's attendants reported to him that the Gu family held a ceremony today in honor of their ancestors, and they hosted a banquet for their relatives in the evening.

When Wei Da heard this, he frowned slightly. It seemed that Gu Jingxi's trip to Huzhou was indeed for ancestral rites. In his usual days, he wasn't seen frolicking with his wife or leaving the house, and he kept to himself, showing nothing out of the ordinary.

The attendant asked, "Master, shall we continue to keep an eye on him"

Lord Wei pondered for a moment, still feeling he couldn't be careless. Someone like Gu Jingxi, an old fox, was very cunning. He ordered: "Continue to monitor his movements, see where he goes, and if he secretly meets with anyone. Remember, don't let him discover

The attendant replied, "Yes, my lord."

Meanwhile, a beautiful woman stood outside the study door, overhearing the conversation between the master and his servant. She was both astonished and surprised. Soon, she suddenly thought of something, her face darkened slightly.

Hearing that there was no more conversation inside, she was about to leave, but before she could even turn around, the study door opened.

The attendant, upon seeing the person standing at the door, was taken aback for a moment before hurriedly bowing respectfully: "Greetings, Madam."

Mei Qingyun nodded slightly: "You don't have to be so polite, go busy yourself. I have something to find the Master."

The attendant nodded and retreated.

Lord Wei suddenly looked towards the door. When he saw Mei Qingyun, he frowned again. He didn't know if she had heard their conversation earlier. She liked Gu Jingxi so much and had been thinking about him for years. If she knew that he was monitoring Gu Jingxi's every move, she would probably tell Gu Jingxi. Then, when Gu Jingxi found out, he wouldn't know what was going on

However, Mei Qingyun had clearly eavesdropped on their conversation. Yet, she feigned ignorance and stepped into the study with a nonchalant air, closing the door behind her. A smile played on her lips as she glided towards him gracefully, her voice soft as she asked, "Husband, why are you looking at me like this You seem so nervous. Even if I scolded you a few times, it wouldn't make you afraid of me to the point where you wouldn't want to see me. Doesn't that make me sound like some kind of tigress"

Wei Dairen looked at his wife's gentle demeanor, he only felt deeply moved. His brow furrowed even tighter, and he didn't know what this crazy woman was up to, actually coming to find him proactively. He asked in a low voice, "What are you here for"ly averted her gaze, embarrassed to continue looking, and said in surprise, "Husband, so it was you just now I thought, I thought…"Gu Jingxi questioned, "Why do you think so"Meng Jinyao honestly repli...