bravery to only take a concubine and not marry a wife, yet she lacked the courage to first break off the engagement and then try her best to persuade her elders to accept her commoner sweetheart as th...The next morning.

Zhou Yun saw his wife angrily leave the guest room, Chan'er and Qingqiu following closely behind. He was somewhat bewildered and curiously asked: "My lord, what's wrong with Madam"

Gu Jingxi said faintly, "She's fine."

Zhou Yunru pondered for a moment, then guessed: "Master Hou, did you have an argument with your wife"

Gu Jingxi glanced at him: "No, don't guess randomly."

However, Zhou Yun felt he was masking something and couldn't help but advise: “My lord, your wife is young, it's natural for her to have childishness. You should just let her have her way, why argue with her”

Gu Jingxi's face changed, and he smiled: "Zhou Yun, who are you working for Whose side are you on"

Zhou Yun respectfully replied, "I am the young master's attendant, naturally speaking for the young master and considering his well-being. Think about it, Madam, if she gets upset and sick from brooding, wouldn't the young master suffer as well In my opinion, the young master should first coax Madam into a good mood."

"Need I remind you"

After Gu Jingxi finished speaking, he strode out.

At this sight, Zhou Yun revealed a knowing smile. He had seen how the Marquis had treated his wife over the past year—he treated her like a precious treasure, pampering her as if she were the most important person in the world. It was clear that the Marquis had fallen in love with his wife. After so many years, the Marquis finally had someone he cared for deeply. Zhou Yun hoped that the Marquis and his wife would have a harmonious relationship.

Gu Jingxi left the cabin and stepped onto the deck. He saw the three of them, mistress and servants, chatting and laughing merrily, so he walked towards them.

Meng Jin Yao saw him, the smile on her face froze, she turned her head away not wanting to look at him. Thinking about what he had done last night made her angry.

Qing Qiu and Chan'er, seeing the situation, didn't speak any further. They just felt puzzled. The Marquis and his wife had been getting along well yesterday. How come they suddenly started arguing

Gu Jingxi waved his hand, signaling the maidservant to withdraw.

Qing Qiu and Chan'er glanced at each other, then tactfully stepped aside. Meng Jin Yao saw this and followed suit, leaving with measured steps. It was clear she didn't want to engage with Gu Jing Xi.

Gu Jingxi saw this and hurriedly reached out to grab her wrist, taking a step forward to stop her from leaving. Seeing her raise her eyes and glare at him unhappily, he immediately apologized to her with a sincere attitude: "A Yao, I was wrong. Please forgive me this time, alright"

At that moment, two fellow passengers who were also out for some fresh air happened to pass by. Hearing such a remark, they instinctively stopped in their tracks, eager to see the drama unfold. Upon seeing the couple's appearance, they were secretly astonished. They hadn't expected such a beautiful couple to be having an argument. To outsiders, they looked like a match made in heaven, yet even they could have disagreements.

Meng Jin Yao was still annoyed with him, her attention completely on him. She hadn't noticed anyone watching the show. Seeing his current attitude of admitting fault so readily, she remembered his atrocious behavior last night. She let out a snort, her voice laced with sarcasm, and said, "What could Husband have possibly done wrong"

Gu Jingxi glanced at the spectators watching the show and countered, "Ayao, are you sure you want me to speak here"

Meng Jinyao unconsciously followed Gu Jingxi's gaze and saw two men in their twenties standing beside watching the show. She glared at Gu Jingxi angrily and said fiercely, "Let's talk about it later!"

She finished speaking and then dragged Gu Jingxi back.

Gu Jingxi didn't resist, letting her drag him back.

The two men watching the play were a little dumbfounded. They hadn't expected the delicate young lady to have such a fiery temper. In contrast, the man looked gentle yet masculine, but in reality, he was a coward. He couldn't stand up to his wife and didn't act like a man at all.

One of them whispered: "Although my wife is a little plain-looking, she is gentle and considerate, and obeys me in everything. I couldn't handle someone who would dare to give her husband an attitude, even if she was the most beautiful woman in the world."

Another person scoffed and said, "I think you're just sour grapes. If you got such a beauty, you would even want to lick the water she used to wash her feet. You'd think getting stabbed by her was like being loved and scolded, let alone getting glared at."

That person, upon hearing this, feigned disgust: "Don't you feel sick Licking foot-washing water... You should be ashamed of yourself and don't drag me into this."

If I could have such a beautiful woman, even if I were useless.

"...Pathetic!"

On that side, Meng Jin Yao and Gu Jing Xi returned to the guest room. She saw the window, and she felt a sense of revulsion. She subconsciously shifted her gaze away, anger rising in her heart.

Gu Jingxi hugged his indignant little wife into his arms and coaxed softly, "A Yao, calm down. My husband was wrong. I shouldn't have bullied you by the window. I won't do it again next time. A Yao, please forgive me this time, okay"

"Don't you dare mention it again!"

Meng Jinyao's face flushed, she didn't know if it was anger or shyness.

She had always thought her husband was a gentleman and would never do anything out of line. Unexpectedly, she later discovered that her husband was quite licentious, especially last night when he pinned her against the window and took advantage of her while asking her which star was the brightest. The soundproofing in the ship's cabins was poor, and she was afraid that others would hear her, so she held back and didn't dare to make a sound.

When she first chose this man as her husband, she considered not only his status but also the fact that he wouldn't take concubines because of his illness. But she didn't expect someone with an illness could still be so cunning and have so many tricks up his sleeve, leaving her overwhelmed.

Gu Jingxi looked innocent: "Didn't Ayao tell me to come back and tell you"

Meng Jin Yao gritted her teeth: "…You bastard!"

Gu Jingxi nodded repeatedly and admitted his mistake: "It was my fault. I shouldn't have bullied Ayao. Ayao, please don't be angry, don't associate with a jerk like me."

Meng Jin Yao let out a light hum and stopped paying attention to him.

Gu Jingxi held his little wife softly, coaxing her with gentle words. His eyes seemed to glance at the edge of the bed vaguely, becoming even more profound and deep. It seemed that Dr. Wen's suggestion of being stimulated was quite effective. The window side was indeed quite stimulating.

Meng Jiny Yao saw him looking over there, her face flushed again. She reached out to cover his eyes and glared at him with annoyance: "Are you still looking over there Are you still thinking about last night's nonsense Gu Jingxi, I'm telling you, if you act up like this tonight, I won't talk to you anymore."

Gu Jingxi coughed lightly, maintaining a calm facade as he argued: "Ai Yao misunderstood. I was just looking at the weather outside."

Meng Jingyao didn't believe his nonsense. She frowned and asked, her tone sharp: "Are you done looking"

Gu Jingxi replied, "I've finished reading it. The weather is quite nice."

Meng Jin Yao: "..."with its own unique style. Each hairpin had a different design, such as plum blossoms, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, peonies, pomegranates, lotuses, crabapples, osmanthus flowers, chrysanthemums,...