My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 17 Sleeping in someone's arms

Wei Dongning clutched the blanket to her chest, her eyes filled with wariness: "What are you going to do?"

Gu Peiyan closed her eyes, her voice perfectly calm: "Guess?"

As the saying goes,

You can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep.

So no matter how much Wei Dongning teased him, he didn't open his eyes.

Anyone gets tired of performing a one-woman show for too long, and Wei Dongning gave up after a short while.

I lay on my back in bed and pulled the blanket over myself completely.

When it was almost time to set off for the Guifu residence, Xiao Fu still hadn't seen the two masters come out, so he could only quietly push open the door and go in for a peek.

With just one glance, a "I'm totally hooked" smile appeared on Xiao Fu's face.

They tiptoed out again.

Seeing that she came out so quickly, Qianrong asked in confusion, "Sister Xiaofu, are the young master and young mistress still asleep?"

"Shh, keep your voice down. There's still time. Let them sleep for another cup of tea."

“Okay.” Qian Rong had no objection.

Anyway, if someone blames him later, it won't be his fault.

Wei Dongning wasn't sleeping very soundly to begin with, and she woke up when she heard the door open.

But she felt that she might as well not have woken up at all.

Because at that moment, her hands and feet were resting on Gu Peiyan's body.

It was as if they were treating him like a human-shaped body pillow.

Wei Dongning felt a little embarrassed and was about to pull her hands and feet back when she was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.

"You'll run away after you've had your fill of hugging?"

"Nonsense, do you think I'm that kind of person?"

I absolutely love that!

Wei Dongning added in her mind.

Gu Peiyan merely glanced at her indifferently, then sat up from the bed: "Let's change our clothes, we should go back to the manor."

Xiao Fu and Qian Rong heard noises coming from the room and immediately pushed the door open to help them tidy up.

Standing in front of the Marquis of Zhongxin's residence, Wei Dongning held Bai Suyun's arm, somewhat reluctant to leave.

It was only at this point that she truly felt that she was married.

Bai Suyun patted Wei Dongning's hand: "Go back early."

"Mother, I will come back often."

Wei Liangzhe chimed in from the side, "It would be best if he came back every day, to drive that old man Gu crazy."

Wei Dongning really wanted to nod her head and agree.

Fortunately, Bai Suyun was still conscious. When no one was paying attention, she pinched the soft flesh on the inside of his arm.

With a smile playing on his lips, he threatened in a low voice, "If your conflict with Gu Song affects Ningning, I won't let you off the hook."

"Madam, be gentle, be gentle. There are so many people here. Please give your husband some face."

Hearing his pleas for mercy, Bai Suyun finally let go.

However, in the eyes of the younger generation, they were holding hands affectionately.

After seeing Wei Dongning and Gu Peiyan get into the carriage and leave, they also turned around and went back to their residence.

Wei Xiuming slowed his pace and walked alongside Wei Qiuci.

As if in casual conversation: "If you have a man you like, you can tell your mother directly."

"I understand, thank you, brother."

“You’re overthinking things; it’ll affect your health in the long run.” Wei Xiuming shook his head and sighed. “Just remember, you are you, the second young lady of the Marquis of Zhongxin’s mansion. If you want something, just ask for it openly and honestly. There’s no need to resort to underhanded tactics.”

"Brother, are you saying I'm scheming? But I haven't done anything. Are you wronging me?"

"I'm just giving you a heads-up so you don't go astray."

"Brother, rest assured, I wouldn't stoop to such low-down methods." Wei Qiuci left these words behind and then turned and left.

Wei Xiuming asked the guard who was following him, puzzled, "Is she angry?"

"Yes, General."

What girl wants to be called scheming?

Especially since he is his own brother.

It's inevitable to get angry.

"I didn't say anything, did I?"

The guard remained silent.

But in his heart he thought, "He's practically pointing his finger at her and cursing her. No wonder the general still doesn't win over any girls."

Sitting in the carriage at the Gu family mansion, Wei Dongning emptied her mind.

The second day of missing Xiao Wu.

She didn't know when it would come back, and she wanted to watch a movie.

Gu Peiyan glanced at Wei Dongning out of the corner of her eye, assuming that she was sad and heartbroken because she couldn't bear to leave.

I want to offer comfort, but I don't know what to say.

After a moment's hesitation, he slowly said, "If you're reluctant, you can come back a few more times."

Do I need to submit a report to go back to my parents' home?

"Now that you are married to me, if you go back to your parents' home every day, I'm afraid outsiders will criticize you."

"Gu Peiyan, I'm marrying you, not selling myself to you."

Wei Dongning, who has a modern mindset, found it hard to accept.

Although she could understand that this was the way things were in this era.

“It’s against etiquette.” Gu Peiyan had just uttered these four words when she saw Wei Dongning’s stubborn expression, so she could only coax her gently, “I’m not stopping you from going back to your parents’ home, but try to wait a few days at a time.”

"Then I'll thank you?"

When Wei Dongning gets angry, not even nine donkeys can pull her back.

He replied with this sarcastic remark.

Gu Peiyan was also furious.

He had already made concessions, but she didn't appreciate them.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Gu residence. Wei Dongning jumped down first, ignoring Gu Peiyan behind her, and strode inside.

Xiao Fu hesitated for a moment, but finally jogged to catch up with Wei Dongning: "Miss, did you and the young master have a fight? I saw that the young master's face was frighteningly dark just now."

"Argue? What do I have to argue with him about?" Wei Dongning scoffed.

Her complexion wasn't much better than Gu Peiyan's.

Xiao Fu was at a loss for words and felt extremely anxious.

Weren't they sleeping in each other's arms during their afternoon nap? How come they've become such bitter enemies so soon?

The young lady is walking faster and faster; she's clearly angry.

"Miss, please slow down, don't fall, the road is slippery."

"It's okay! So what if you fell!"

"Miss~"

"Hurry up and catch up, or I'll lock you out too."

Xiao Fu had no choice but to stay by Wei Dongning's side to protect her.

Gu Peiyan has long legs and wasn't too far behind Wei Dongning.

As Wei Dongning entered the bedroom, she saw Gu Peiyan's figure through the window and loudly instructed the door, "Xiao Fu, close the door! It's so cold, the cold wind will come in soon."

Xiao Fu looked at Gu Peiyan standing outside the door with a conflicted expression: "Young Master, this..."

Xiao Fu was almost in tears.

She has now experienced firsthand what it means for the devils to suffer when the kings of hell fight.

Gu Peiyan waved her hand: "You can go now."

"Yes, young master. Miss is easy to please, please give in to her."

As if he had received a pardon, Xiao Fu quickly left the "battlefield," leaving behind a thoughtful reminder before he went.

Gu Peiyan closed the door and walked to Wei Dongning, who was wiping her sword.

The sword gleamed faintly, and Gu Peiyan could even see her own shadow.

It's obvious at a glance that it's a rare treasure.

"A fine sword!"

Wei Dongning brandished her sword and pressed it against Gu Peiyan's neck: "You insulted me? You insulted me right after we got married? Are you going to beat me up in a couple of days?"

Gu Peiyan frowned deeply: "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever curse you?"