Chapter 23 Do You Really Not Hate Me?

“Hmm…” Zhao Xian glanced at him and made a sound of acknowledgment. Looking at the night sky, she took his hand. “Come on, hurry up. Your pace is delaying our dinner.”

Feeling the warmth of her hand in his, Gu Tingshu’s face couldn’t help but flush, and his heart couldn’t help but race.

“Wife, do you really not hate me?”

Hearing the voice beside her, Zhao Xian twitched her lips and turned to him curiously.

They say women’s hearts are like the bottom of the sea, but it seems like it’s the other way around in this world.

But, it’s quite interesting!

“What are you thinking about? Why would I hate you? Are you lacking in some way?” This man obviously has an extraordinary appearance, doesn’t he?

In modern times, he would definitely be a popular figure among young girls or even become a big star without any problem.

“…” ⊙⊙! Gu Tingshu was at a loss ╯□╰, he certainly wasn’t lacking, but the other person’s status was very high! He actually couldn’t understand why this person agreed to marry him.

He was just the son of a martial arts master. Although the eldest family member was also an official, it had nothing to do with his family.

There seemed to be no benefit for this person to marry him.

“Stop thinking about it. Aren’t you hungry? Let’s go eat,” Zhao Xian said, squinting slightly.

Although she wasn’t sure what she felt towards him now, it was clear that this man had successfully piqued her curiosity.

Zhao Xian led Gu Tingshu as they walked through the courtyard and the corridors until they finally entered Ting Shu Yuan.

Seeing the plaque already hung up, it looked much better.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, the attendants immediately came forward to greet them.

“Greetings, Your Excellency. Greetings, My Lord.”

“Tell the kitchen they can start serving,” Gu Tingshu instructed in a low voice.

“Of course, My Lord,” the attendant said cheerfully and left.

That’s how servants are. When their master is favored, they naturally feel happy because their days will be better too. That’s for sure.

Watching the attendants leave, Gu Tingshu blushed as he followed Zhao Xian into his own room.

Stepping into the room once again, Zhao Xian felt somewhat uncomfortable.

“Cough… If anyone in the Prime Minister’s Mansion dares to disrespect you, you can handle it yourself. If you’re unhappy, just kick them out.” That’s how it should be. Since this person married into the household, the Prime Minister’s Mansion is his home. If he still has to worry about pleasing others at home, then what’s the point?

For Zhao Xian, home is where she can do whatever she wanted. It’s like when she hadn’t traveled back in time yet, no matter how hard she fought or how careful she was outside, when she saw her foster mother at home, she could relax.

Gu Tingshu was stunned and nodded, “I’m fine. You’re also very good.” So although the rumors were scary before, when he actually met this person, he found that she wasn’t much different from an ordinary person. Besides being a bit more serious than usual, she was also good to him

He hoped it would stay this way!

“Oh… uh…” Being praised so openly, Zhao Xian’s face felt hot.

……

Just as it was getting awkward, the kitchen staff began bringing out dishes one by one.

There were four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes, all perfectly prepared and appetizing.

“Let’s eat!” Zhao Xian said, handing him a pair of chopsticks.

“Thank you…” Gu Tingshu whispered and took them shyly.

Seeing how obedient he became after scolding her in public last time, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

She could tell that this man wasn’t easy to deal with. If he were really offended, he might just show his teeth and bite her.