Wàn Xīn Zhāi

  In Gu Yu Kui's eyes from his past life, there was never anyone else. He was the only one who filled his heart and eyes, and Yun Kuo had great confidence in this regard.

  Her smile and gentleness were only for him alone, while she was always disdainful of others, without a word.

  For these clouds, he didn't feel anything happy about it. On the contrary, he was extremely disgusted with Gu Yu Xiang, thinking that she was too arrogant and thoughtless. A woman, no matter how talented or beautiful, but without virtue, kindness, indifference, arrogance, and filial piety, how could she be a good match? Moreover, she herself felt extremely pleased, thinking that under the vast sky, only she was the best, truly making people feel disgusted.

  At first, he was designed by her and could only allow her to follow him, which was just a temporary measure. She actually relied on it and didn't know the shame at all, saying that he was like other women who valued his identity and status. Later, when he ascended to the throne, she didn't compete for favor with those ordinary women, nor did she resort to despicable means.

  He had always treated her as an object, thinking of going to see her. After all, having a talented and beautiful woman willing to be his concubine was something to be envied by others. He thought so until that day when the big fire in the building engulfed her crimson body, he suddenly felt a slight break and collapse in his heart, a dull pain spreading in his chest, which he had never experienced before.

  He was a bit panicked at that time, just like something he had been used to suddenly disappeared in front of his eyes.

  He first called her Xiaoyu, hoping she could hear him, but the only response was the soaring flames, the red long dress on her body like a flame, and her heart-wrenching scream, never to meet again for eternity.

  In the decades that followed, he often dreamed of that scene, her enchanting dance, and it turned out that he remembered it, even though many years had passed, and the passing of time had almost made him forget her face, but he still remembered her name.

  In his life, if there was really someone who made him unforgettable, it would only be that woman who had been flying high and mighty, whom he used to despise.

  Now she stands right in front of him, still only ten years old, yet vivid and within reach.

  Now her delicate eyebrows are filled with anger, like a small lion that has just been enraged, looking full of vitality, without the infatuated eyes of her previous life, and completely different from the one in his memory.

  But she is who she is, Gu Yuqie, the woman from her past life who made Yun Ke loathe for over a decade but remembered for a lifetime.

  Yun Ke's eyes were icy cold, but he was carefully sizing up the now ten-year-old Gu Yuqiu.

  In her previous life, she was a beauty, and Yun Ke acknowledged this. It could be said that among his concubines, no one was more beautiful than her. Her beauty was filled with an aggressive charm, like strong wine. The current Gu Yuqiu may not have fully blossomed yet, but her elegance has already begun to show. In a few years, she will surely reveal her stunning appearance. No wonder even the fifth imperial brother was teasing her earlier.

  Unfortunately, he had never taken a good look at her appearance in this life, even though they were husband and wife for so many years.

  What's wrong with this guy, why is he staring at me like that, and why does he have a gaze with a hint of confusion?

  Gu Yuqie glared at Yun Ke, but her heart was increasingly empty.

  His eyes, which used to be indifferent and distant towards her, now made Gu Yuqiu's back hair stand on end, as if a chill had risen.

  "He really is yours," Yun Ke said coldly, the chill in his tone making Gu Yuqie shiver involuntarily and subconsciously want to retreat. "I'm the one who paid first."

  What's there to hide? Gu Yuqie scorned herself deeply in her heart.

  She is reborn, but the scoundrel in front of her isn't.

  What is she afraid of now?

  It's best if two people take a dislike to each other at first sight. In the past life, Gu Yuqie was the one who took the initiative to provoke him, but in this life, Gu Yuqie would definitely avoid him whenever possible. Running into him here is just an unavoidable circumstance. It's better this way, so that he can develop a dislike for himself early on and avoid future troubles.

  Thinking of this, Gu Yuqie raised her small face, with both hands on her waist, "What I set my eyes on is mine." She raised her chin and said domineeringly.

  In his previous life, Yun Ke hated willful and domineering women, which Gu Yuqiu knew.

  She had made up her mind not to give him a good impression, so however he came was fine.

  "This little girl is quite spoiled, but it's tolerable." The fifth prince, Yun Yi, couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh, "I think you'd better just give in to her, Seventh Brother. It's just a small toy that she likes, I'm afraid the child won't live long anyway."

  She gave him a cold smile in her heart.

  The future Marquis of Town, how could he fall into her hands?

  In his previous life, the Marquis of Town Du Xia was also bought from the slave market by him and raised as a dark guard. He was also a promising young man who started executing tasks and making a name for himself in just five years. Cherishing Du Xia's talent, he sent him to the military for training, and indeed, he did not disappoint, accumulating experience and suddenly becoming famous after one battle.

  The future Marquis of Town Country naturally doesn't need to be doubted for his loyalty, but now Gu Yuqie insists on buying the future Marquis of Town Country, which is a bit intriguing.

  It's not going to work... A fleeting thought flashed through Yun Ke's mind, but he quickly extinguished it. If this little girl also had memories of her past life, she should have recognized him by now. In that case, either hiding from him or clinging to him would be more in line with her personality.

  If she really had memories of her past life like herself, with the "heroic words" she left before her death, now it should be that she saw herself turn around and run away.

  Confronting herself like this doesn't seem like the Gu Yuqie from her past life.

  "I've already bought it." Yun Ke said coldly, "There's no reason to let it go. Fifth Brother, there's nothing more to see here, let's head back."

  "You pay however much silver, I'll pay double that." Gu Yuqie said through gritted teeth.

  Li's family was shocked, the cold and indifferent young man had just taken out a silver ticket worth 1,000 taels. This girl really spoke without weighing her words, although she could afford 2,000 taels, but spending 2,000 taels to buy this half-dead child seemed crazy no matter how you looked at it.

  "Ah Nuan, stop being naughty." Liang Shi scolded her daughter, then slightly nodded at the two young men, "Two gentlemen, please forgive me. It's my fault for not teaching my daughter well. I'll apologize to you both here." Although she didn't know Yun Yi and Yun Ke, from their clothes and demeanor, she could tell they were from a good background, and there were many hidden guards following them discreetly. As a martial artist, Liang Shi naturally noticed this.

  She was new to the capital and didn't know much about the sons of royal families, so if Gu Yuqie offended someone she shouldn't have, it would be really bad.

  Upon hearing her mother's words, Gu Yuqie pouted in discontent and looked at Liang Huaiyu with a pitiful expression, "Mother, but daughter really wants to buy him."

  "All right. Stop being reckless." Liang scolded her daughter, "You are also a young lady of the Hou Mansion, how can you be so ignorant of etiquette? You're not young anymore, how can you behave like this in public?"

  Gu Yuqie could only lower her head when scolded by her own mother, then she fiercely glared at Yun Ke with a "shameless" expression.

  Yun Ke obviously saw Gu Yuqie's expression, and was even more determined in her mind. This was clearly the behavior of a spoiled and arrogant little girl, she didn't remember herself.

  Deep down, I feel a little lost, but more of it is filled with disdain. I really don't know what madness was drawn in the previous life, such a woman, died and died, he actually still remembered for decades.

  He was really in the right, she is still that superficial woman who only pays lip service to him, but is actually a heartless and unscrupulous woman without virtue or filial piety.

  "Take him back." He coldly opened his mouth to the attendants behind him, and two men followed him and Yun Yi's back, helping up the child who was lying on the ground.

  When the child was helped to pass by Gu Yuqie's side, he looked up at Gu Yuqie again, his eyes clear but with a hint of reluctance.

  Gu Yuqiu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly took down the small jade rabbit pendant hanging from her waist and stuffed it into his icy hand. She leaned in close and whispered in his ear, "My name is Gu Yuqiu, remember my name. You must live well and make a good life for yourself. In the future, I will come find you. This is our token, don't lose it."

  The child's eyes, like jade, flashed with a hint of strangeness. He tightly bit his lip and grasped the thing that girl had stuffed into his hand, without nodding or making a sound.

  Gu Yuqiu watched as he was carried away, and could only let out a long sigh.