It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

Yun Yi stepped forward gracefully and pulled out a chair for Su Wanyu, which happened to be next to Zheng Chengyan.

But Gu Linjun suddenly interrupted the scene: "Wait a minute."

Yun Yi's hand froze in mid-air, and everyone's eyes were focused on Gu Linjun.

He patted the seat next to him, and his smile was unyielding: "Madam, please sit here. The view here is better, facing Qingyang Mountain."

Zheng Chengyan's face darkened slightly, and his voice was a little tough: "Your Highness, I will just sit here."

He reached out to hold Su Wanyu's hand, intending to lead her to his side.

However, before he could touch it, Gu Linjun had already stood up and personally pulled out the chair next to him, with an irrefutable firmness in his tone: "This is the best place, where you can clearly see the scenery of Qingyang Mountain."

As he spoke, Gu Linjun's eyes swept towards Zheng Chengyan sharply, with unparalleled majesty.

Zheng Chengyan's hands trembled slightly in the air, and he could only reluctantly withdraw them in the end. Reason told him that confronting the Regent head-on would undoubtedly bring him trouble.

He smiled bitterly in his heart. It was just a seat, not worth arguing about.

Although Su Wanyu didn't understand why, she could feel the subtle undercurrent between the two of them.

She chose a position that was not too far from the two of them and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness. From here, we can also have a panoramic view of Qingyang Mountain."

Gu Linjun smiled widely, said nothing more, slowly untied his robe, and sat down again.

"The king only wishes to share dinner with the two of you today. You don't need to be too reserved."

Unlike the timidity he showed in front of the Regent yesterday, Zheng Chengyan seemed extremely confident today. His determination in the morning made his chin slightly raised, revealing a pride that could not be ignored.

Even if you, the Regent, are interested in my wife, what can you do to me?

She is my wife, by right and without distinction.

Her heart belongs to me completely, and you can't touch it.

With this belief in mind, Zheng Chengyan took a few dishes for Su Wanyu after he sat down: "Wanyu, you have lost a lot of weight recently. Here, this dish is very good for the liver. Eating more will be good for your health."

Su Wanyu seemed uninterested in the dishes that Zheng Chengyan picked up. She held the chopsticks in her hand but had no desire to pick up any food.

At this moment, Gu Linjun suddenly called out, "Second Young Master."

The chopsticks in Zheng Chengyan's hand paused for a moment, and he turned to Gu Linjun with a puzzled look.

Gu Linjun leisurely picked up a piece of goat liver and threw it on the ground. His eyes were sharp and his words were slightly reproachful: "Don't you know? Wanyu never likes goat liver."

Zheng Chengyan's face suddenly changed, and he stopped in mid-air awkwardly, at a loss for a moment: "I..."

Before he could explain, Gu Linjun had already nimbly picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus candied lotus root and placed it lightly on Su Wanyu's plate. His tone was full of familiarity and concern: "Wanyu prefers sweets, and this candied lotus root is her favorite."

Zheng Chengyan's expression became more and more embarrassed. He even needed others to remind him of his wife's preferences, and this man had improper thoughts about his wife.

He used to be proud and conceited, but now he feels unprecedented frustration.

Su Wanyu looked down at the candied lotus root in front of her, and gradually she understood Gu Linjun's deeper intention behind the banquet - to use these little things to show his understanding of her and thus to attack Zheng Chengyan.

But she didn't think these trivial skills really affected Zheng Chengyan.

However, what she had not expected was her own underestimation and contempt for Zheng Chengyan.

When faced with a choice, Zheng Chengyan unexpectedly chose her. At least at this moment, his choice made people feel unexpected and gratifying.

She gently lifted the carved ivory chopsticks, elegantly picked up a piece of crystal clear candied lotus root, and put it into her mouth.

At that moment, Zheng Chengyan's expression once again underwent a subtle yet drastic change, like dark clouds covering the sun, dark and difficult to conceal.

It was rare for Su Wanyu to accept food from others. Such a subtle and warm gesture was like a summer rainstorm that came suddenly and hit his heart hard, causing ripples that were difficult to calm down.

The balance in his heart began to waver, and he even felt a bit panicked and self-doubted. Was his decision this morning too hasty, or was it an inevitable mistake?

Gu Linjun seemed to have read his mind and did not give him much breathing space. He continued to select delicacies for Su Wanyu in his gentle and elegant manner: "This toon fish is your favorite, and the milk puff is sweet and delicious. It will definitely awaken your taste buds."

After he finished speaking, his eyes sparkled with the tenderness of the old times. He recalled the past while picking up the wine, as if he had crossed over many long years and returned to a familiar afternoon.

"After all these years, your taste hasn't changed at all."

Su Wanyu did not refute, but just quietly enjoyed everything in front of her, savoring every bite.

Even though there were no words between the two of them, the unspoken understanding and harmony between them was enough to make others present look at them with envy.

At this moment, at this banquet, it seemed as if the whole world had fallen silent, leaving only the two of them, like a harmonious couple, sharing this rare tranquility.

Zheng Chengyan, who was standing by, had no appetite at all. He stood up suddenly, his face as pale as paper, his eyes downcast, and his voice trembling slightly: "Your Majesty, you specially invited my husband and me to dinner today. What is your real intention?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Gu Linjun raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and that smile seemed to contain infinite deep meaning, "What else could it mean? I just want you to taste the delicacies of Taotie Tower and appreciate the beautiful scenery in the mountains at the same time."

"Your Majesty, now that we have tasted the delicious food and seen the beautiful scenery, my wife and I will take our leave and return home."

Zheng Chengyan turned sideways, tightly grasped Su Wanyu's hand, and wanted to leave this banquet which seemed calm but was actually turbulent.

His grip was so strong that it almost hurt Su Wanyu. There were faint red marks on her wrists, which made her frown.

A trace of displeasure flashed across Gu Linjun's brows. He put away his previous relaxed expression and shouted sternly, "Let go!"

This sudden order carried unquestionable power.

Zheng Chengyan straightened his back with courage that he didn't know where it came from. His voice was trembling a little, but he remained resolute: "My Lord, do you have any other instructions?"

At the same time, Su Wanyu struggled hard and finally broke free from Zheng Chengyan's restraints. Just as she was about to speak, all her thoughts were interrupted by the scene that happened next.

Gu Linjun strode up to her, lowered his head, and looked at her red wrist with concern. His tone became unusually gentle, like a spring breeze, just like the gentleness he had shown her that night at Wuming Temple, "Does it hurt?"