C56 (1/2)

”Young Mistress, don't blame Mrs Xu for talking too much. Third Young Master has always treated you with care. I watched Third Young Master grow up, and he's not that kind of person. He must have his own difficulties in what he did.”

How could Xin Xuanyin not know of Mrs Xu's good intentions? But between her and Gu Yingming, it was indeed not something that could be clearly explained with just a few words.

It wasn't that she hadn't thought about Gu Qi's difficulties, but she really couldn't imagine what kind of difficulties a person would have to linger in the flowers.

”Thanks, Mrs Xu. Don't worry about me, I'm fine.”

Yesterday, she had been in a trance, unable to do anything, due to her relationship with Gu Lin.

She must return Ning Yan's gift to him today.

Looking at Xin Nianyin's emaciated back, Mrs Xu could not help but shake her head and sigh. Why did the Third Young Master want her to feel sad for such a good young lady?

Although Gu Jianming hadn't come home that night, he also hadn't gotten a good night's sleep. Xin Nianyin's helpless squatting posture kept popping up in his mind.

That woman had always been strong in front of him. Since when did she have such a side to her?

Due to her relationship with him, Ning Yan had already begun investigating the Gu Clan. Soon, he would find out who sent him the photo of that day.

Gu Chenghui's actions had also become more troublesome because of Ning Yan's interference.

He understood Ning Yan's intentions very well. Logic told him that using Xin Xinyin to restrain Ning Yan was the best method at the moment.

This way, he would be able to achieve his desired goal faster, but damn it, he just didn't want to do it.

Every time he thought of that woman, he would feel an intense reluctance, heartache, and pity.

He could deceive others, but in the end he could not betray his own heart.

The woman who was with him yesterday had long since been tossed somewhere by him.

Early this morning, he had gone back to the Gu household as if he had seen a ghost. He only wanted to see how that woman was doing.

Seeing Gu Bo who hadn't been home for a long time, Mrs Xu was also a little surprised, not having enough time to put down the things in her hands, she hurried to welcome him, smiling as she said, ”Third Young Master, you're back.”

”Mrs Xu, how many times have you said it? You can just call me Xu, but what about her?”

Gu Qi's voice was faint, but when she asked Xin Nianyin, her eyes were much gentler.

For a smart person like Mrs Xu, it was naturally because she knew who she was referring to.

”The young mistress went out early in the morning. She had been in bad shape for the past few days. She seemed to be sick and had lost a lot of weight.”

Mrs Xu seemed to be casually explaining something. In the Gu family, observing one's facial expressions was the most basic. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to stay in the Gu household for so long.

”Is she sick? Did you call the doctor? ”

Gu Qi asked anxiously. He couldn't hide the worry in his voice. He rarely showed his emotions on his face like this.

”That's right. Young madam hasn't had a proper meal these past few days. This morning, I saw that she wasn't in a good mood.”

Gu Qi was shocked by Xu Ma's words, and her mind recalled how she had clutched her stomach and crouched down in pain yesterday.

Was this stupid woman unable to even take care of him?

”Understood, Mrs Xu, go back to work.”

After saying that, Gu Qi rushed into the master bedroom, which was empty as always.

She didn't bring back a single one of the gifts that filled the room yesterday.

A strange feeling flashed through Gu Qi's heart. He looked at the nightgown Xin Nianyin always wore next to the wardrobe and muttered, ”Xin Nianyin, what should I do?”

At the same time, Xin Nianyin was already waiting for Ning Yan in the Ning Mansion.