Chapter 45

Zhao Xian Protects His Shortcomings (3)

“It’s not like I’m criticizing you, Second Sister. Not notifying us about such a big matter, the Lady Prime Minister will surely blame us for not welcoming him…”

“Big Sister is just joking. The wife of Tingshu is someone who deals with important matters, not someone who fusses over trivial things…”

In the hall, Gu Xian and her two sisters conversed, each with their own thoughts…

…

Meanwhile, on the other side…

At this moment, Zhao Xian walked beside Gu Tingshu, the two strolling in the garden. The Gu family estate wasn’t large, comprising only four courtyards, and the garden wasn’t extensive either. Compared to the Prime Minister’s residence, it could fit several Gu estates within its grounds.

The two walked in silence through the garden, neither of them spoke a word.

Thinking of what happened today, Gu Tingshu occasionally stole glances at the woman beside him, his heart filled with countless words that he didn’t know how to express.

To be honest, today’s events had exceeded his comprehension.

This person has given enough face to his family, but is it genuine care for him, or just an act?

Seeing his hesitant demeanor, Zhao Xian couldn’t help but speak up. “If you have something to say, just say it. You keep staring at me intermittently, and it’s making me nervous.”

“Ah? I didn’t.” Gu Tingshu was startled by her sudden voice and instinctively denied it.

“Pfft, then it was a ghost that was staring at me the whole time?” Zhao Xian raised an eyebrow and said.

“⊙⊙! I… um, thank you for everything you did today. I saw my parents happy, so I’m happy too. Thank you for giving them enough face. I’ll do my best to be your proper husband from now on.” Gu Tingshu hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

Zhao Xian raised an eyebrow and looked at the man in front of her.

Perhaps this was fate! In her previous life, her adoptive mother had raised her, and in this life, she had become her former self. In this world, she had also been saved by her adoptive mother when she was young. Moreover, her adoptive mother had married her son to her.

How to repay her? She could only spend the rest of her life showing filial piety to her and loving her son. And even if it weren’t for her foster mother, she knew her gaze couldn’t move away from this person.

Zhao Xian couldn’t help shaking her head when she heard him say thank you, “Thanks for what? Since you married me, then they are naturally my family. I lost both my parents at a young age, so now having parents, I’m quite happy.” Yes, she would treat them as her own parents for the rest of her life.

“I’m sorry for bringing up unhappy memories,” Gu Tingshu felt her mood and couldn’t help but console her.

Zhao Xian shook his head, “It’s okay, those are all in the past.”

“In the future, if my wife doesn’t mind, my parents will be your parents too,” Gu Tingshu said, feeling his face burning hot when he said this.

Zhao Xian looked at the man who bowed his head and blushed, and nodded, “Of course…”

Gu Tingshu felt that the more he got along with this person, the harder it was for him to take his eyes off her.

One glance, she has a great figure——

Another glance… she looks good too…

Looking again… It seems that her temperament seemed different from the rumors.

This person is gentle in her coldness, and childish in her maturity and stability. It seems that it is getting harder and harder for him to take his eyes off her. He wants to know more about this woman.

…

Zhao Xian felt ticklish in her heart being looked at by the man beside her, who sometimes had shy and timid eyes. Unable to resist, she stopped in her tracks.

Just as she was thinking, Gu Tingshu accidentally stepped on her foot.

“Oh ⊙⊙!” Gu Tingshu was startled and took a step back, perhaps too nervous and not standing firm, causing her to fall backward.

Gu Tingshu instinctively grabbed Zhao Xian’s belt.

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