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As she was thinking, Yun Xiang also leaned over and said softly, "Miss, this Lord Third has a rare good character. Miss, this Lord Third has a rare good character, not to mention taking care of you these days, he's also very kind to me and Bi'er.

Before she finished speaking, Gu Jinzhu had already understood her meaning and couldn't help but sigh.

Since she was young, and was a few years older than her, she had naturally wholeheartedly planned for her. Ever since she heard those words, she had probably been worried about her return home, which was why she wanted to build a good relationship with this Third Uncle.

As long as her grandmother was present, she was afraid that her little uncle wouldn't be able to stand up for her. Even if he had some status now, he was probably still fighting for himself outside. How could he possibly protect her?

The barbecue made by Gu Yiqing was delicious as expected. The three of them only ate the food until their mouths were still fragrant. Since Gu Jinlong had just recovered from her illness, they couldn't eat too much oily food. They could only eat two wings.

After the meal, Gu Yiqing helped her to fry the medicine again. Looking at the dark medicinal juice, Gu Jinzhu drank it all in one gulp without any hesitation. Although her face was wrinkled from the pain, she didn't complain at all.

In the past few days, she had been drinking medicine so straightforwardly and without any sense of delicacy, which made Gu Yiqing look at her in a different light. It was rare for her to see such a strong young lady.

This girl had a cold personality and usually spoke very little. No matter how urgent his journey was, or how bumpy his day had been, she had never complained. She was not picky with food and was much less troublesome than he had expected.

He didn't know that Gu Jinzhu's guilt had dragged him down, so he endured all the way. However, she had suffered a lot after all. Lady Jiao, who never left her home, had been sitting in the car for a whole day.

It was fine, but the main problem was that people were always in a hurry. Every time she got out of the car, she felt like her face was burning, and every time, she would run away from Yun Xiang and Bi Rui. The little girl was shameless, and felt that this was the most embarrassing thing in her life.

In the afternoon, when they were on the road, she leaned on the windowsill and looked outside.

A gentle breeze caressed the hair on her forehead, revealing a pair of clear eyes filled with curiosity. Outside, the mountains were moving up and down, and the vast green wilderness seemed to have broadened the hearts of those who looked at it.

Although these days were hard to bear, the feeling was also fresh. The sky was wide, and people were as free as birds out of their cages, far away from the bustling city, even the Yang Mansion's scheme seemed insignificant.

The further south they went, the more remote the road became. Often, no one could be seen for the better part of the day. Even staying overnight in the wilderness was something she was gradually getting used to.

The night sky was filled with glittering stars. A light breeze blew across the wilderness, and the sound of insects broke the silence. Gu Jinzhu and the two girls surrounded Gu Yingqing as they watched him roast the rabbit.

Along the way, the guard called Xue Yi was quiet, but he really was a martial arts expert. Gu Jinzhu had seen him fight more than once. Other than reprimanding Chen Yunze, he hunted down all the food on the way.

Therefore, rabbits, birds, fish, and some unknown animals had all been eaten by them, which made her more curious. How could Gu Yiqing have such subordinates? Not to mention those guards hired by the Yang Mansion at such a high price, even the guards of the Sheng Jing Residence could not compare to them.

Gu Yiqing noticed her curiosity and passed the rabbit in her hand over. She smiled and said, "You want to try?"

The beautiful pearl gawked for a moment, but in its heart, it was eager to give it a try. It reached out and took it, imitating his actions of roasting it over the fire.

Gu Yiqing stood to the side, giving some pointers and sprinkling seasonings on the meat. Not long later, the aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air.

Biden and Yun Xiang went to the stream to get some water, boiled some wild vegetables, drank the light wild vegetables soup, ate the roast meat, and casually sat on the ground. Gu Jinzhu, however, felt more at ease than she had ever felt before.

Being bound by all sorts of etiquette since she was young, it was very difficult for her to experience something like this, so she felt that everything was new.

Gu Yiqing, on the other hand, saw her slightly hanging her face and sipping the soup from the bowl. Her actions were elegant and graceful, and she secretly sighed; this kind of upbringing was not inferior to the Second Miss that the Guo Family had carefully raised. It was just a pity that she had such an unpredictable future under the tutelage of a stepmother like Yao family.

That night, Gu Jinzhu slept extremely well. Although she was in the wilderness, it was as if she had blended into nature. With the sounds of the grass moving and insects chirping, she slept without a single dream.

Early the next morning, she was awakened by the sun shining brightly in her eyes. She could hear the cackling of the Aster in her ears, and when she came out, she was even more lively than before.

Gu Jinzhu got up and lifted the curtain to look outside. The sunlight was dazzling. She took a deep breath as her chest and abdomen were filled with the fresh smell of grass, causing people's minds to clear up.

It wasn't convenient for her to wash up, so she washed her mouth with the green salt. She simply braided her hair into a black, oily braid and let it hang down her back, giving her a little more of the vivacity of a little girl.

The weather was good outside, and she was in a good mood. After having her snacks, she leaned against the window and looked out.

The sky was blue and cloudless. The green flowers in the distance were like a blanket, swaying in the wind. As she watched, her gaze couldn't help but fall on the figure standing in front of her.

Gu Yiqing was riding on the horse in front. He was wearing a simple green robe today, and his black hair was tied up by a white jade hairpin. He looked both handsome and dignified. From behind, his long and slender figure looked like green bamboo.

He was riding a black stallion. His black hair was like satin, and it shone in the sunlight. His four hooves were galloping, and his feet were unstained by the dust.

The horse moved like the wind, and the man was as clear as jade.

Gu Jinzhu looked at the figure in front of her and sighed deeply in her heart. This Third Uncle really had the appearance of a celestial being. She didn't know what kind of beauty his mother was, but it was no wonder her grandmother was so jealous all those years ago.

Presumably sensing her gaze, he jerked his head back and caught her eye.

Before she could regain her senses, the figure had already rushed over and instantly stopped in front of her. He slightly raised his eyebrows and extended his hand towards her. "Do you want to try?"

His face was usually cold, and his long and cold eyes were naturally cold and distant. This was the reason why even though he had always been easy to get along with, Bi Meng and Yun Xiang still didn't dare to be impudent in front of him.

However, at this moment, the corners of his lips were slightly curled up. It was as though the clouds had parted and the sky had opened, revealing a hint of moonlight. He was exceptionally handsome.

Gu Jinzhu was dizzy from watching this. She was stunned for a long time before she finally reacted. He was asking her if she wanted to ride a horse.

Her heart thumped wildly and her eyes lit up.

It turned out that Gu Yiqing had thought that the little girl had been bored out of her mind when he saw her staring at him like that.

After leaving the carriage for so long, Gu Jinzhu obediently stayed in the carriage and only stretched her muscles when she was resting. No matter how much of a hurry he was in, she had never made a sound.

She was still a child. She couldn't stand being cooped up in a car all day, but she endured it all the time.

Gu Yiqing had never seen such a patient young lady. All the ladies in Shengjing were arrogant and domineering. In comparison, this kind of girl who restrained her own thoughts and actions made people feel pity for her.