novelhk Chapter 133 Apology
Chapter 133 Apology
Because of the old lord's marriage to his new wife, Su Yuning was once again the last to know. This time, her anger erupted like a volcano. Her eyebrows furrowed, her beautiful eyes widened, her hands gripped tightly to her hips, her chest heaving, as she roared at Ye Beichen, "Ye Beichen! What are you really thinking?! First, you didn't even tell me about the guards and Miss Xuanyuan's wedding, and now you're even keeping my in-laws' joyous occasion a secret from me?! Do you think I'm always a complete outsider in your eyes?!"
Seeing the situation was turning sour, Ye Beichen quickly stepped forward, pulled Su Yuning into a tight embrace, and gently coaxed her, "Wife, don't be angry, calm down quickly. I never meant to hide anything from you. It's just that their wedding preparations were too rushed, so there wasn't enough time to inform you. It's all my fault, I wasn't thorough enough, I hope you can be magnanimous and forgive me. How about this, if you're still angry, just hit or scold me, just to help you calm down a bit."
Su Yuning wasn't about to give up so easily. She broke free from Ye Beichen's embrace, raised her fist, and punched him hard in the chest. Then, still with a stern face, she said irritably, "Hmph! If you dare to do anything behind my back again, we might as well just go our separate ways!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Alright, alright, I'll listen to my wife. I already understand the implications, and I will definitely not make the same mistake again in the future. I will absolutely not dare to hide anything from you." As he spoke, he continued to gently comfort Su Yuning's wounded heart.
Immediately afterward, a series of hurried footsteps approached, and the guards and Xuan Yuan Rong'er rushed over. Their faces were filled with anger as they walked straight up to Ye Beichen and began to berate him without any politeness.
"Young Lord, although you hold a high position and great power, we have been brothers for many years! There are some things I really have to say today! You really don't value your young mistress enough! Just think about it, you and she have had two weddings! But now that something has happened to your family, you haven't even informed her. This is simply too much!" the guard said indignantly.
Ye Beichen frowned, replying impatiently, "Alright, alright, I know I was wrong, can you please stop talking?"
However, the guard didn't stop because of his attitude. Instead, he continued to berate him: "What's wrong with me saying a few words to you? And you're still not convinced? Ye Beichen, Ye Beichen, you're so unreliable! Miss Yu Ning is devoted to you wholeheartedly, but you, on the other hand, are so careless and forgetful. And those fruits you brought back, not a single one of them is good, they're all rotten! What were you thinking?"
Hearing this, Xuan Yuan Rong'er stomped her feet in anger, put her hands on her hips, and said furiously, "That's right! The fruits were all fine before, but you were busy preparing for the old lord's wedding and transporting all sorts of things, and as a result, you accidentally crushed those precious cactus fruits! But even so, you can't be so careless!"
Ye Beichen was rendered speechless by the two's words, and could only angrily retort, "Oh, I already said it wasn't intentional! The situation was so chaotic at the time, how could I have thought about these things!"
"Alright, alright, stop explaining. My ears are about to fall off. I really can't be bothered to listen anymore!" Su Yuning waved her hand impatiently and shouted loudly, looking as if saying another word would drive her crazy. Seeing this, everyone had no choice but to shut up and stop arguing.
Just then, Ye Beichen, who had been silent all along, finally broke the deadlock: "Yu Ning, how's your business lately? Do you need me to come over and help you out?" His tone was full of concern and thoughtfulness, which warmed people's hearts.
However, Su Yuning merely glanced at him coldly and replied casually, "Hmph, summer is almost over, and business is just so-so, nothing special." She then added, "It's none of your business!"
Hearing this, Ye Beichen was neither angry nor backed down. Instead, he still smiled and suggested, "In that case, why don't I take you out for a walk? Consider it a break for your mood and a good way to relax."
"Where to?" Su Yuning's curiosity was piqued, and she couldn't help but ask. Xuan Yuan Rong'er and the other person beside her immediately perked up their ears and widened their eyes, waiting for Ye Beichen's answer.
Ye Beichen's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a mysterious smile, before he uttered a few words succinctly: "Primitive Forest."
"Wow! That sounds amazing!" Xuan Yuan Rong'er was as excited as a little rabbit, clapping her hands non-stop, her face beaming with undisguised joy.
Seeing how happy Xuanyuan Rong'er was, Su Yuning smiled as well and then said, "Okay, let's invite the guards and their spouses along too, so we can look out for each other on the way."
Ye Beichen hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and replied somewhat helplessly, "Alright, then so be it. I hope this trip goes smoothly."
"Young lord, when exactly shall we depart?" The guard asked, his voice trembling slightly, unable to conceal his excitement and eagerness.
Ye Beichen remained calm, his gaze serene as still water, and said slowly, "Tomorrow morning." His words were concise and clear, yet carried an undeniable authority.
Upon hearing this reply, the guard was taken aback at first, then turned to look at Xuan Yuan Rong'er beside him, a sly glint in his eyes. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a smile playing on his lips, and then said softly to Xuan Yuan Rong'er, "Wife, there's still some time before dark. Why don't we take this opportunity to go out and buy some things we might need for the journey?" He then looked at Xuan Yuan Rong'er expectantly, his eyes filled with earnestness.
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Rong'er thought for a moment and readily agreed, "Alright, let's set off now!" Before she finished speaking, she took the guard's hand, and the two smiled at each other. Then, they walked briskly out of the gate and headed straight for the bustling market.
At this moment, the spacious and bright hall of the Rainbow Pavilion was exceptionally quiet. Apart from the busy receptionists behind the counter, only Ye Beichen and Su Yuning remained. Ye Beichen slowly rose and walked gracefully to Su Yuning. Suddenly, without warning, he reached out his right hand and firmly grasped Su Yuning's slender, delicate hand. Then, in the next instant, a dazzling necklace appeared in his hand as if by magic and was gently placed in Su Yuning's palm.
This necklace is made of countless sparkling gemstones, each radiating a captivating light like twinkling stars in the night sky. Bathed in light, the entire necklace shines brilliantly, leaving one mesmerized.
Su Yuning's face, which had been slightly annoyed by something, instantly melted away like ice and snow upon seeing the exquisite necklace, blossoming into a smile of surprise and delight. She looked up, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Beichen, and asked sweetly, "Why did you suddenly think of giving me such a precious necklace?" Her words were filled with sweetness and happiness.
Ye Beichen smiled slightly, his deep eyes like a clear spring, gazing tenderly at Su Yuning, and softly asked, "Do you like it?" His voice was deep and mellow, magnetic, as if possessing a magical power that made people involuntarily intoxicated by it.
Su Yuning nodded hurriedly and replied repeatedly, "Yes, yes! I love it!" As she spoke, she carefully held the necklace in her hands and examined it closely, her face beaming with indescribable joy.
Inside the antique-style, ornately decorated Gu Mansion, as dusk settled, the family gathered around an exquisite octagonal table, enjoying a sumptuous dinner in a harmonious atmosphere. The table was laden with delicious dishes, including fragrant braised fish, glistening braised pork, refreshing stir-fried vegetables, and various exquisite desserts.
Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, Chestnut Girl, who was sitting to the side, suddenly changed her expression. She clutched her stomach, her brow furrowed, and she looked extremely uncomfortable. She quickly got up and hurried towards the door. A moment later, the sound of vomiting came from outside.
After a while, Chestnut Girl returned to the dining table with a pale face, but she had no interest in the big fish and meat dishes. She just silently picked some green vegetables and mushrooms into her bowl, and then slowly chewed them with a mouthful of white rice.
Seeing this, Madam Gu asked with concern, "Daughter-in-law, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Chestnut Girl put down her chopsticks and nodded gently. She said weakly, "Mother, I don't know why, but my stomach has been bothering me lately. I feel nauseous every now and then, wanting to vomit but unable to. It's so uncomfortable."
Upon hearing this, Madam Gu looked thoughtfully at Miss Chestnut, a hint of undisguised joy gradually appearing on her face. She secretly wondered if her daughter-in-law was pregnant. After all, she was an experienced woman herself and was quite familiar with these symptoms. So, she excitedly took Miss Chestnut's hand and said, "Daughter-in-law, don't worry! After dinner, I'll take you to the clinic to have a doctor examine your pulse and see what's going on."
The girl, Chestnut, nodded obediently and replied softly, "Then I'll trouble you, Mother." Her delicate appearance made one feel tenderness and affection.
Just then, Mr. Gu, who had been quietly observing the situation from the side, finally couldn't help but speak up. He asked with concern, "Why don't you let Wanfeng accompany you? That way, you can look after each other on the way." After saying that, he looked at Madam Gu and Miss Chestnut with earnest eyes.
However, Madam Gu simply smiled slightly, gently shook her head, and then gracefully waved her hand, declining in a gentle yet firm tone, "No need, sir. I can accompany my daughter-in-law myself. Don't worry, nothing will happen." As soon as she finished speaking, she turned her attention back to Chestnut, continuing to put food into her bowl while carefully instructing her, "Come on, Chestnut, eat more light and easily digestible food; it's good for your health. This vegetable dish is very fresh; try it and see if you like it. And this porridge is so fragrant and sticky; drink more."
"Okay, thank you, Mom!" Chestnut Girl happily ate the vegetables in front of her.
The bustling streets of the capital were teeming with people and traffic. Xuan Yuan Rong'er walked ahead like a cheerful little bird. Her charming and lovely figure frequently attracted the attention of passersby, while the guards following closely behind always wore smiles and carefully protected their young mistress.
Xuanyuan Rong'er looked around curiously, her eyes darting about. Soon, her gaze was drawn to the exquisitely woven willow baskets displayed at a street stall. Without a word, she went over and began selecting two small, delicate baskets. Next, she excitedly ran to another stall and began choosing sickles, carefully checking the blades for sharpness. Seeing this, the guard quickly followed, silently taking out silver to pay.
Looking at the sickle and basket in Xuan Yuan Rong'er's hands, the guard asked with a puzzled expression, "Wife, we're going out to enjoy the scenery, not to cut grass and feed sheep in the countryside. Why did you buy all this stuff?" Xuan Yuan Rong'er winked playfully at him and patiently explained, "Oh dear, you're such a silly boy! We're going to a primeval forest, where we might encounter any danger, like poisonous snakes and insects. The sickle can be used to cut down branches and weeds, and it can also be used as a weapon for self-defense if necessary. As for this basket, it's very useful! Once we're in the forest, we can't carry all those fresh and delicious wild fruits and vegetables by hand, can we? It's much more convenient to put them in the basket!"