Chapter 34: Need to Be Reserved

She must not have seen him just now, right? Heavens, that was so embarrassing. Would she look down on him for it?

He just couldn’t hold back at the thought of going home.

“Ah… um, you’re back?” Gu Tingshu said awkwardly, involuntarily stopping in his tracks.

He was now afraid that this person might suddenly say she wouldn’t accompany him back today, which would be too unfair. He had already informed his parents that she would be coming back with him today.

Zhao Xian narrowed her eyes and looked at the man not far away in front of her. Perhaps because he was running in a hurry, there was sweat on his forehead and his face was slightly red.

Today he was wearing a white long-sleeved gown, looking handsome and elegant.

Indeed, this outfit suited him well.

It was as if the clothes came to life when he wore them, gracefully and spiritedly.

Realizing she had been staring at the man, Zhao Xian cleared her throat and looked away.

“Ahem…you probably haven’t eaten yet, right? I bought some buns on the way, have some! I’ll go change into another outfit and accompany you shortly,” Zhao Xian said, handing him the oil-paper-wrapped buns.

“For me?” Gu Tingshu was taken aback, suddenly feeling an indescribable sensation.

He could clearly feel his heartbeat speeding up.

How could this person with such status actually buy food for him?Gu Tingshu couldn’t help but feel incredulous, yes, utterly unbelievable.

“Thank you, wife.” Gu Tingshu blushed as he took the buns.

Was this what they called a racing heart in novels?

“Mm…” Zhao Xian nodded before turning to head towards her courtyard.

Since she was going to accompany her now nominal husband back home, it was natural to dress casually. Official robes were typically worn only when attending court sessions.

…

Looking at Zhao Xian’s back as she strode away, Gu Lan smiled and said, “Young Master, the Prime Minister unexpectedly bought buns for you, how nice.”

Gu Tingshu’s eyes gleamed, reaching out to open the oil-paper-wrapped buns and began to eat. Then, he looked at Gu Lan, who was staring straight at him, pondered for a moment, and decided to give him one.

“Just one for you!” The rest were his.

Gu Lan took the bun and quickly took a few bites, sighing, “Young Master, you’re so stingy.”

“If you want to eat, go buy it yourself with your own money,” Gu Tingshu rolled his eyes.

“Fine, poor me,” Gu Lan said, unable to help feeling happy for his young master.

The young master was handsome and kind-hearted, it is said good people get good rewards. Naturally, he hoped the young master would have a good life in the future.

Gu Tingshu stood in the courtyard, finishing the bun, and then saw a woman in a different outfit striding towards them from a distance.

She wore a moon-colored robe with wide sleeves, her ink-black hair tied up high, exuding a heroic and handsome aura. Gu Tingshu couldn’t help but be a little stunned by her imposing figure as she approached.

He felt like he was being dazzled by her beauty.

Gu Tingshu, you’re a man, be reserved, don’t get captivated.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help muttering to himself, why did this woman have to be so beautiful? Really! Feeling his face burning hot, Gu Tingshu coughed and took a step forward.

“Hello,” he said.

Zhao Xian glanced at him, then her gaze landed on his cheek. She couldn’t help but raise her hand to cover her lips and laugh out loud.

“Pfft…”

Gu Tingshu was momentarily dazzled by her laughter and couldn’t help taking a step back.

What was she laughing at? Did he do something wrong? But could this person even laugh?

Feeling many pairs of eyes staring at him, Zhao Xian naturally understood that these people probably hadn’t seen her laugh before, so now her smile must have startled them.

“Let’s go,” Zhao Xian said, turning around and walking out of the Prime Minister’s mansion first.