dong responded in unison.Although it's not yet midsummer, the summer heat is already intense. The sun is quite strong even now in early summer.Not long after leaving the teahouse, Meng Jin Yao's fore...He answered concisely and without any hesitation.

Meng Jinyao was certain he had no feelings left for his former fiancee. She glanced at Gu Jingxi and asked, "Husband, how do you plan to deal with the dowry"

Gu Jingxi said softly, "Throw it away."

Meng Jinyao was stunned, then said, "That's fine mutton fat jade. It would be a shame to throw it away."

She meant no harm, she simply thought the jade was good jade, well-crafted, and since Miss Mei had already married, what was the point of her getting entangled with a set of headwear She didn't covet something that belonged to someone else, but could keep it for practical purposes, such as rewarding subordinates or even donating it as silver to a charitable hall.

Gu Jingxi was taken aback, then saw a trace of pity on the little girl's face. He immediately smiled and said: "Then go to the pawnshop to pawn it, and use the money to buy a new piece of jewelry as compensation for that child. After all, it is my fault that I made the child unhappy for so many days."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao's mouth twitched, and she glared at him with displeasure: "Who's the child I'm not upset, it's just a matter of face. What could possibly upset me You promised me you wouldn't take a concubine. Even if you have feelings for her, it doesn't concern me."

Gu Jingxi looked at the little girl's flustered explanation, feeling that there was a hint of concealment. He smiled playfully and teased, "I didn't say who it was, madam, why are you in such a hurry"

Meng Jinyao's face stiffened, and her aura weakened abruptly: “...I'm not in a hurry

Gu Jingxi smiled and replied following her words, "Alright, my wife isn't in a hurry, it's me who is."

Meng Jin Yao pursed her lips and averted her gaze, unwilling to pay him any attention.

The little girl's face was slightly displeased, her cherry lips pursed tightly, and her chin rose slightly, with a hint of tsundere.

This is how a ten-year-old girl should look, isn't it She used to be so lively and spirited, but now she acts so composed and calm. It's like she's lost her youthful innocence.

Gu Jingxi's eyes became softer and softer, his smile gentle. He said in a soft voice, "My wife, please rest assured, there is no one in my heart who threatens your position, and I have no interest in messing around with other women."

Meng Jin Yao nodded: "Well, I understand."

Most men are lustful, but if they are powerless and unable to flirt with women, where's the interest

Gu Jingxi raised an eyebrow: "What do you understand"

Meng Jin Yao shook her head: "I don't understand."

Gu Jingxi frowned slightly, stared at her for a long time, and lightly opened his thin lips: "Madam, don't speculate randomly. If there is any problem, just ask me for the answer directly. It's not good to misunderstand like today."

Meng Jinyáo nodded like pounding garlic, answering, "Yes, next time if I have any questions, I will definitely ask my husband."

Seeing this, Gu Jingxi didn't say anything more. It was getting late now, so he said, "I'll go take a bath first. If madam is tired, please rest early and don't wait for me.

Meng Jinyao said, "Then I will order the maids to prepare a bath for my husband."

Gu Jingxi replied, "My wife, there's no need to busy yourself. Before I entered the house, I had already told the maid to prepare water."

Hearing this, Meng Jinyang gave up and went to prepare sleeping clothes for Gu Jingxi. This wasn't the first time she had done this. At first, she was trying to do her duty as a wife well, but later she got used to it. When the maids weren't around, she would find his clothes for him.

And Gu Jingxi was also accustomed to her occasional kindness. Looking at the petite figure standing in front of the wardrobe, his eyes couldn't help but soften.

A moment later, he took the clothes from the little girl's hands and went into the clean room.

Meng Jinyao glanced at his retreating figure, then turned her gaze to the ruby and gold headdress. A slight upturn appeared at the corner of her mouth as she walked over, took out the headdress and examined it carefully. The more she looked, the more she liked it.

The next morning.

Meng Jinyu slowly woke up. The man beside her had already gone to court. She called a maid in to attend to her.

She was in a noticeably good mood today, both Qingqiu and Ningdong could feel it. The two maids exchanged glances, each seeing confusion in the other's eyes.

When dressing Meng Jinyao, Ning Dong curiously asked, "Madam, you seem very happy today. I wonder why"

Meng Jin Yao was stunned and immediately retorted, "Am I happy"

Ning Dong nodded repeatedly: "You've had a smile on your face since you woke up, as if something good has happened."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao was startled again. She looked at herself in the mirror. The girl in the mirror had graceful temples and eyebrows, a bright smile, and seemed to be in good spirits.

She replied, "I probably caught a good-looking set of facial features last night and feel happy."

Qing Qiu and Ning Dong were stunned. Their mistress had received a set of headwear, how could they not know

Meng Jinyao pointed to the rosewood box on the dressing table and said with a smile, "Look, it's right there. Take a look, it's quite pretty, isn't it It's hard not to like it."

Qing Qiu went to bring the box over and placed it on the dressing table. She opened it, and a set of dazzling red ruby jewelry, glittering with light and clearly worth a fortune, came into view.

Two maidservants looked at the set of headwear, their eyes widening suddenly. Although they were the master's personal maidservants, since the Earl's mansion had fallen on hard times, they rarely saw such good things.

Qing Qiu thought of how last night the Marquis had come back with a box in his arms. Immediately, she felt joy fill her heart: "Madam, are these headdresses that the Marquis sent"

Meng Jinyao smiled and nodded, knowing that the two maidservants were always worried about her. She briefly recounted what happened last night, so as not to cause them further concern.

Upon hearing this, the gloom in the hearts of the two maids dissipated, and smiles appeared on their faces.

Ning Dong was overjoyed: "Madam, now this servant's heart can finally be put to rest."

Meng Jin Yao glared at Ning Dong with a playful smile: "You, in the future, don't overthink things. I'm not worried about anything at all, but you, you worry so much that your brows are always furrowed."

Although Níng Dōng doesn't bring it up, she occasionally sees her frowning and lost in thought. Níng Dōng is a worrier, but she understands that she's worried about her, fearing that Gù Jǐng Xī might have someone else he cares for and neglect her, or that she might return to the days of being confined to her boudoir.

Ying Dong smiled, her lips curving upwards as she looked at the ruby and gold headpiece. Suddenly, an idea struck her. She removed the pearl hairpin from Meng Jin Yao's hair and picked up a sandalwood box containing another hairpin. She tentatively inserted it into Meng Jin Yao's hairstyle to see how it looked.

Seeing the ruby set make her mistress look even better than the pearl hair ornament she had worn before, Ning Dong suddenly felt itchy fingers. She excitedly suggested, "Madam, this headwear is truly beautiful and suits your temperament very well. Would you like me to re-style your hair and put on the entire set for you"

Meng Jinyao replied softly, "Let's try again next time. Now it's time to prepare for breakfast."

"Oh, I almost forgot," Ying Dong replied. "Madam hasn't had breakfast yet." She paused for a moment, then suggested, "However, this fan is more suited to Madam. Perhaps you should use this one today It perfectly matches your sea-red skirt."

Meng Jin Yao looked at herself in the glasses, very satisfied, nodded: “I’ll use this one.”gs she shouldn't. He quickly replied, "Madam, you are talking nonsense! There are no such things as ghosts in this world! The most important thing now is to find a reliable doctor for Lord Gu, we can'...