618 You Seem Energetic (1/2)

Gu Xijiu almost burst out laughing. Without hesitation, she rejected the offer, ”Thank you very much, My Lord, but I do not wish to pledge my life a mere flagon.”

The Lord did not speak any further.

It seemed like her reply was within his expectations. He looked down and quietly took a sip of his tea.

Her heart skipped a beat upon hearing the offer - one that she had rejected it almost instantaneously.

She knew it very well that The Lord could easily make it happen. Even though Celestial Master Zuo did not approve of their marriage anymore, there was no way he could reject the offer if The Lord had made his decision.

However, she did not wish to make him agree under duress.

But, how did she come up with the word ‘under duress?

Was it because she actually wanted to marry him, at the bottom of her heart? She only rejected the offer because she did not wish to force him to the agreement.

Her hand froze whilst holding the cup of tea.

Both of them sat wandering into their own thoughts for a while. An awkward silence slowly crept up upon them.

Oh no, she had almost forgotten all about the topic at hand, due to several interruptions.

”About that… My Lord, you have yet to answer my questions.” Gu Xijiu was finally bringing back the subject of their conversation.

The Lord was rather bewildered. ”Hmm?”

His gaze was a little misty in his blue eyes. For a moment, he did not seem like The Lord who was high up on the pedestal and sharp-tongued. Instead, he was just like a lost, innocent child.

Gu Xijiu’s heart throbbed at the thought of The Lord.

However, The Lord was still The Lord. He only remained so for a split second and returned immediately to his usual behavior. His gaze returned to its usual intensity. With a smile, he said, ”What is the problem? Did I promise to answer any of your questions?”

Gu Xijiu was worried that he would go back on his words. ”I asked you those questions when we were outside just now. You asked me to follow you.”