1524 Forced Marriage 2 (2/2)

Gu Xijiu knew that Meng Suyan was a tough woman. Since her fiancé was already married to someone else, she would no longer cling to him obstinately. It was normal to see her here, instead of being with her fiancé.

Her years of persistence were after all, futile. Gu Xijiu was impressed, as she could still act as if nothing had happened after taking such a bad knock. She also contributed a lot to their last fight.

…

It was a bright night. White and fair, the roof was gleaming in the light. Gu Xijiu found Meng Suyan on the roof, drenching in the moonlight. The lady was wearing a green dress. She sat up straight, like a bamboo.

There were some bottles beside her. It seemed like she had drunk a lot, but she was not drunk yet.

She saw Gu Xijiu emerging and offered her a bottle. ”Will you drink with me?”

Gu Xijiu did not hesitate. She took the bottle and downed a few mouthfuls. Then, she sat watching the moon with her.

”Xijiu, do you think that all men are unreliable?” Meng Suyan muttered.

Gu Xijiu knew that she was holding her emotions back for too long and needed a listener. She did not disprove her point. They clinked bottles and continued drinking.

Mystified, Meng Suyan's eyes were dim with lost hope. ”He was once in love with me. He would come to see me a few times a day. No amount of time spent together was ever enough. He made so many promises to me, but never fulfilled any of them.” She took another sip and chuckled. ”Do you know what I saw when I went to see him? He had set up my memorial tablet at home to honor my passing. He even asked his children to pray to it from time to time.”