Qin Min didn't say anything, nor did she allow Gu Beiyue to speak. As time passed, Gu Beiyue waited. Finally, he couldn't hold back his voice. 'Qin Min!'
Shut up! Qin Min interrupted him once again.
Gu Beiyue, however, continued persuading her. You know Xiao Yu'er's mouth, so don't worry about it. Later, I'll make her apologize to you!
Qin Min raised her head.
Qin Min retorted, "Don't you think she's right?"
Gu Beiyue shook his head in disapproval.
Qin Min furrowed her brows as she looked at him, shaking her head as well. Gu Beiyue still wanted to explain, but Qin Min pressed a finger to his lips, signaling him to be quiet. She said, Let me quiet down, will you?
Gu Beiyue compromised.
Qin Min pushed him aside and sat down on a stone chair. Her back was facing Gu Beiyue, and she was very quiet.
Gu Beiyue looked at her back, his eyes filled with helplessness. For a long time, Qin Min didn't move. Gu Beiyue spoke again, but this time, he didn't try to persuade her. Instead, he reminded her. He said, "Qin Min, if we don't go back now, tomorrow morning we'll starve."
Qin Min had originally calmed down a bit, but after hearing these words, she could no longer control her anger. She immediately turned to glare at Gu Beiyue. He said that Gu Beiyue didn't understand her, but he understood her weak point better than anyone else!
Gu Beiyue didn't know what to do. He really didn't know what he said was wrong. He originally wanted to say another sentence, but now, he could only glare at Qin Min.
Qin Min coldly said, "Wait!"
Surprised and anxious, Gu Beiyue didn't expect Qin Min to be so angry that she didn't even care about Ming Chen. However, after sitting for a moment, Qin Min immediately stood up. She ignored him and continued on her way. Gu Beiyue breathed a secret sigh of relief and quickly followed.
At the door, Qin Min wiped her tears and tidied up her clothes. Suddenly, she turned her head to let Gu Beiyue see her face and asked: "Can I?"
Gu Beiyue didn't understand. Qin Min unhappily reminded. Eyes!
Only then did Gu Beiyue understand that Qin Min was afraid Ming Chen would find her crying. Qin Min's eyes were still red and swollen. Gu Beiyue gave them a serious look and told Qin Min to wait. He had sent for ice cubes and wrapped them in a towel so that he could apply it to Qin Min. Qin Min rejected it, she wanted to do it herself. Gu Beiyue still snatched the towel away and said gently, Let me do it, don't move.
Qin Min didn't say anything. She lowered her head and extended her hand, asking him to hand over the towel.
There are many acupoints around the eyes, do not apply them randomly. Be obedient.
As Gu Beiyue spoke, he gently lifted Qin Min's chin and made her raise her head. Qin Min silently agreed, as she lifted her head slightly. Gu Beiyue was very close to her, his movements careful and gentle. The clear scent of medicinal herbs wafted in the air and landed on Qin Min's face. Qin Min's eyes narrowed as she saw the concentration in his eyes, and also noticed the bloodshot lines in his eyes.
If one were to say that she was calm, perhaps she had truly calmed down at this moment. Even though she hated him and hated him, her heart still couldn't help but hurt. For four years now, she had no idea that Shadow had disappeared, and she had no idea that he was sad.
Thinking of this, Qin Min's eyes started to turn moist again.
Gu Beiyue's hand stiffened a little. He was clearly a bit helpless. He pulled Qin Min into his embrace and instructed the people beside him, "Go, tell the Emperor to start the banquet first. Madam and I have matters to attend to and will be back shortly."
In the end, Qin Min pushed him away and said, "No need, you go over first." I'll go there after I pack up.
With that, Qin Min hurried back into the house. Gu Beiyue couldn't stop her.
In the banquet hall, there was already a table full of food. Zhao mama and Peony were waiting by the side with a group of female servants. Rui'er and Gu Qishao sat on the arhat couch nearby and whispered to each other. Ming Chen sat cross-legged, carefully prying open the nuts. Occasionally, he would stop what he was doing and chew nuts, pondering what he had heard and asking a few questions out of curiosity. Occasionally, he would stop what he was doing and give nuts to Gu Qishao and Rui'er, in exchange for Gu Qishao and Rui'er taking turns to rub his little head. In short, he chewed like a squirrel, not hungry at all.
Upon seeing Gu Beiyue walk in, Little Ming Chen was delighted. He took out a pile of nuts and handed them to Gu Beiyue. Daddy, give it to me!
He raised his hands and tilted his head to look behind Gu Beiyue. After not being able to see his mother for so long, he was puzzled. Did his mother not go and find you?
Gu Beiyue picked Ming Chen up and pinched Ming Chen's nose. "She prepared a red packet for you. It'll be here soon."
Little Ming Chen's eyes lit up. He didn't notice that something was wrong with his father at all. Gu Beiyue invited Rui'er and Gu Qishao to sit, while he carried Ming Chen to sit as well. He looked around and did not see Su Xiaoyu. He then looked at Rui'er and asked, "Where's your Sister Yu?"
Rui'er actually wanted to ask about Aunt Min's condition, but Ming Chen was here, so he didn't ask. He just said: 'Sister Yu said her stomach isn't feeling well, so she went to rest. Don't wait for her.
Gu Beiyue immediately knew it was an excuse. He only nodded his head and didn't pursue the matter of whether it was Su Xiaoyu who had taken the initiative to avoid Qin Min, or Gu Qishao and Rui'er's request.
Qin Min arrived very quickly. Her eyes could no longer tell that something was wrong. She had even made up her makeup, looking as elegant and exquisite as ever. She smiled and said, Sorry to keep you waiting.
She sat down next to Gu Beiyue and carried Ming Chen over. Ming Chen didn't let him hug her and chose a seat beside her. Qin Min let him do whatever he wanted. She looked around and asked, "Where's Madam Su?"
Gu Beiyue replied, "I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to rest first."
Qin Min nodded. She didn't say anything more, it was as though what happened just now never happened. In reality, she did not blame Su Xiaoyu.
Although everyone had a tacit understanding and Qin Min was more taciturn than usual, this dinner was the busiest meal in recent years. With Gu Qishao around, there was no need to be afraid of an awkward silence. Little Ming Chen received a lot of red packets, and she even received a lot on behalf of her big brother. She was extremely happy.
While everyone was eating, Su Xiaoyu was busy inside the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. The Leisurely Cloud Pavilion wasn't far from the Eastern Palace. It was the favorite residence of Rui'er's royal mother and father, and also the place they often stayed in. Although it had been empty for many years, Rui'er still made people clean up every day. Every time Su Xiaoyu came back, she would feel unclean and had to clean every nook and cranny herself.
After tidying up for a while, Su Xiaoyu was already sweating profusely. She swept a glance around and was finally satisfied. She then called over the servant girl at the side and told her: "Go, call all of the servants and servants that serve His Highness over here!"
At this moment, Zhao mama came in from outside with the food cages in her hands. Helpless, she said, "Alright, alright. It's the new year, can't you let everyone rest for a bit?" With my old bones here, are you afraid that they won't be able to serve you properly? I personally wrapped up your favorite corn dumplings and ate them while they were still hot.
Su Xiaoyu glanced over and finally smiled. She pulled Zhao mama to sit down and eat with her.
Zhao mama asked, "Little girl, have you caused trouble again?" Why don't you go eat dinner?
Su Xiaoyu said unhappily, "A servant is a servant. How can there be a rule of dining at a table?" Since His Highness was not around, this bunch of people were becoming more and more unruly!
Zhao mama laughed, but didn't say anything. Su Xiaoyu ate her food with relish. In the end, she couldn't help but praise Zhao mama for her culinary skills. Zhao mama was truly happy.
Gu Beiyue smiled, but didn't stop her. Rui'er happily accepted.
Little Ming Chen had fallen asleep in Qin Min's embrace. Normally, Qin Min would have already carried Ming Chen back to her room. However, at this moment, she held Little Ming Chen in one hand and handed a cup to her with the other as she said: "Xiao Qi, just by smelling the wine, you know how soft and mellow it is. I'll ask for a drink, too.
The moment she said that, Gu Beiyue looked over.
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