Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Shen Nankui was stunned, and a look of confusion rarely appeared on his usually calm and composed face.

Liang didn't know if she had heard it or not, so she continued, "Sister-in-law, I'm an experienced person, just listen to me, it won't go wrong!"

Shen Nankui nodded, "Then I'll try."

She was thinking about how she would talk to Gu Yichuan the next time he came back, but when it was getting dark, he really came back.

However, he still went to the study at night instead of returning to the west room.

Liang encouraged Shen Nankui, "Don't be afraid, second sister-in-law, men need to be coaxed. You hurt his heart last time, this time you should humble yourself and say some soft words to coax him. I guarantee he will go back to his room with you and sleep..."

Shen Nankui blushed and said angrily, "Sister-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"We are all women, why are you still shy?" Liang smiled.

Shen Nankui turned away and ignored her.

Liang stopped teasing her, gave her a plate of pumpkin pie she had made in the afternoon, and nodded towards the study, motioning her to come over.

Shen Nankui came to the study with food. After thinking for a while, she knocked on the door first.

After entering, Gu Yichuan glanced at her, then lowered his head to read.

"You also own half of the things in this study. You can come in anytime you want. Why do you have to be so distant, my lady?"

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "I'm just afraid that I might disturb my husband."

She placed the pumpkin cake next to the desk and said with a smile, "My husband, please have some pumpkin cake. This is freshly made by my sister-in-law this afternoon. It is soft and delicate and tastes great."

"Okay, I'll eat later."

Seeing his lukewarm attitude, Shen Nankui felt uneasy for a moment, but remembering what Liang said, she mustered up the courage to say, "Husband, I was wrong last time. I apologize to you."

She bowed gracefully, showing great humility.

Seeing her surrender, Gu Yichuan was naturally happy, but he didn't just want her to surrender.

Some things still need to be clarified.

"Ma'am, can you answer a question for me?"

"Just ask, sir."

Gu Yichuan looked into her eyes and said, "We have been married for several months. Have you ever thought about me?"

He didn't even notice that there was a hint of nervousness and trembling in his clear voice.

Shen Nankui was stunned. He didn't expect him to ask this.

After several twists and turns of emotions, she said, "You are my husband, so I will naturally keep you in my heart."

Gu Yichuan was not satisfied with this answer.

He struggled internally for a while, still wanting to find an answer, and whispered, "I'm asking... are you happy with me?"

Shen Nankui's breathing stagnated, his fingers tightened instantly, and his heart began to beat uncontrollably.

Should she admit it or deny it?

She didn't dare to gamble, she didn't dare to expose her weaknesses, she was afraid of disappointment.

She did not answer directly, but asked: "Does my husband like me?"

After asking this question, she held her breath unconsciously.

She was also waiting for an answer.

Gu Yichuan subconsciously wanted to nod, and the words were about to come out of his mouth, but he saw the doubt in her eyes.

Does she not believe in herself?

But why didn't she believe him?

His throat rolled for a moment, and he forcibly held back what he was about to say, and he only said, "I was the one who asked the question first, so it is right for the lady to answer first."

Shen Nankui's body stiffened, and he couldn't tell whether he was disappointed or something else.

She suddenly felt relieved and smiled, "It's late at night, and the bed in the study is too hard. Husband, come back to my room and rest, will you?"

Looking at her bright smile, Gu Yichuan pretended that he had not raised this question just now.

He shook his head and said, "The homework assigned by the teacher these days is too tight. I have to endure more tonight, so I won't go back to my room to sleep, so as not to disturb your rest."

Shen Nankui did not insist, and only reminded: "My husband, study hard and take care of your health. You should rest early. I will not disturb you for now."

After saying that, she turned and left the study.

Gu Yichuang looked at her back, feeling as if he was being boiled in oil.

In fact, why should he be so obsessed with these things?

They are husband and wife, and they are destined to be together forever. As time goes by, they will always open their hearts to each other.

If he had known this, he should have agreed to let her go back to her room to sleep. That way, at least he could still hold her in his arms.

With her by his side, maybe he wouldn't think so much.

Gu Yichuan suddenly threw the book in his hand aside in annoyance - if he was really in a hurry for homework, he would have no time to come back from the county town. He made this trip just to come back and see her.

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the next day.

After breakfast, Shen Nankui went to the private school, but she didn't expect that Song Dong'er would go the same way with her.

However, Song Dong'er always ignored her, so she only spoke a few words to the two kids occasionally.

Shen Nankui looked at her, unable to guess what she was thinking.

From last night to this morning, she seemed to be deliberately avoiding Gu Yichuan, and didn't even come out to eat breakfast with him.

Did she really let it go?

It's better to let it go, so that everyone can feel better.

Shen Nankui didn't think any more and walked all the way to the town. She and the two children entered the private school. Looking at the direction Song Dong'er was going, it seemed to be the teahouse in the town again.

After a whole morning of lectures, Shen Nankui packed up and prepared to go home.

She looked at the entrance of the school and couldn't help wondering, since he didn't come to see her off in the morning, would he come to pick her up now?

After all the other students had left, there was still no sign of Gu Yichuan.

Shen Nankui couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Ah Qiao seemed to see that she was unhappy, so she stepped forward, held her hand and said, "Aunt, don't be sad. Uncle didn't come, but don't you still have me and my brother to accompany you home?"

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "Well, let's go."

The three of them came out of the private school and walked on the streets of the town. It was noon, when the sun was the hottest, so there were not many pedestrians on the street.

The two little ones followed Shen Nankui, one on the left and one on the right.

Ayuan was calm and steady, like a little adult, while Aqiao jumped and skipped as she walked, like a lively little rabbit.

That was how Yuan laughed at her.

"Stupid rabbit!"

"I'm not, my brother is a fool!"

Ah Qiao made a face and jumped forward even harder.

Shen Nankui was used to seeing the brother and sister bickering, so when she saw this, she just watched with a smile.

Suddenly, a beggar rushed out from the alley, picked up Aqiao and carried her on his shoulders.

Ah Qiao screamed in fear, "Who is it! Put me down!"

Shen Nankui was also startled and scolded: "What are you doing? Put the child down quickly. If you want money, I'll give you some!"

The beggar ignored her, picked up Aqiao, turned around and ran away.

Shen Nankui was anxious, but she didn't know whether the beggar was after money or wanted to kidnap the child, so she said to A Yuan: "A Yuan, go back and call for help. I'll go after A Qiao!"

Seeing the beggar was about to disappear at the end of the alley, she hurriedly chased after him.