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At this moment, Lin Qingxue was deeply immersed in the beautiful memories of the past, her thoughts surging like the tide. At this moment, a light and rhythmic knock on the door suddenly came into her ears, breaking the original quiet atmosphere in the house.

Lin Qingxue came back to her senses a little and responded softly, "Come in!"

Immediately afterwards, a maid with a kind and amiable face pushed open the door quietly and walked in slowly.

The maid held a tray steadily in her hand, on which were carefully placed several plates of exquisitely made snacks and a pot of steaming fragrant tea.

The maid had a warm smile on her face as she spoke softly to Lin Qingxue, "Princess, these are the snacks that the prince specially ordered the kitchen to prepare for you. Please try them and see if they suit your taste."

After saying this, she respectfully handed the tray to Lin Qingxue. Seeing this, Lin Qingxue quickly stood up to thank the maid, and reached out to take the tray and place it on the table.

Then, she carefully picked up a piece of the dessert and slowly chewed it, savoring it. She felt the dessert was delicate and soft, and the sweet taste instantly spread across her tongue. Every bite seemed filled with endless tenderness and sweetness.

Lin Qingxue couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart, and she was secretly happy that Gu Jinxuan was so thoughtful and considerate, and always thought about her.

However, this warm and joyful feeling did not last long. After a while, a burst of clear and pleasant laughter could be heard from outside the house, coming from far away and getting closer.

In a blink of an eye, the two little girls Xiaoya and Xiaowan ran into the room like two happy deer, and behind them followed closely the brother and sister Gu Huaiyuan and Gu Huaining.

As soon as the four children saw Lin Qingxue, they immediately swarmed over like young swallows returning to their nests, each calling her "Mom" affectionately.

Seeing this, Lin Qingxue's face suddenly blossomed into a bright smile, her eyes filled with love. She opened her arms with joy and hugged the children tightly.

Then he started chatting with Xiaoya and Xiaowan, two little sisters, and asked them about their daily lives. For a moment, the whole room was filled with laughter, and it was very lively.

Xiaoya's lips curled up into a sweet smile, and she excitedly said to her mother, "Mom, you have no idea how lively it is today! Xiaowan and I were watching right there, our eyes almost popping out! Those men in black were so despicable! They actually dared to come and cause trouble. But fortunately, Dad and the secret guards were very skilled, and they beat them to a pulp in no time!"

As he spoke, he waved his little fist, as if he was also one of the brave fighters.

Xiao Wan also nodded hurriedly in agreement, "That's right, mother, please don't be afraid. No matter what happens in the future, we will stay by your side and protect you together with father!"

After saying that, he blinked his big watery eyes and looked at Lin Qingxue with determination.

Lin Qingxue listened quietly to the children's childish yet sincere words, and a warm feeling surged in her heart, filled with emotion.

She gently reached out her hand, caressed the two children's heads, and said softly, "Mom is not afraid, because I know very well in my heart that with you caring little ones here, you will definitely protect me well."

At this moment, Gu Huaiyuan, who was standing nearby, could no longer contain his excitement. He hurried forward, a bright smile on his face, and vowed, "Mother, don't worry! Huaiyuan will do his utmost to protect you and your three sisters."

His words were filled with joy, as if he had found the long-lost warmth and support. The young Gu Huaining even came skipping up to him, grinning and saying, "Hehe, that's right! Huaining will also protect mother, as well as brothers, sisters, and younger sisters! Oh my, not only did daddy bring back a new mother for me this time, he also brought me so many brothers and sisters. There will definitely be many people who dote on Huaining in the future. Just thinking about it makes me so happy!"

A smile as bright as a flower bloomed on the little face, and the innocent look was adorable. The children were laughing and playing in the house, and Lin Qingxue played games with them. For a while, the house was filled with laughter.

After playing for a long time, the children finally felt exhausted. They seemed to have lost all their strength and sat down around Lin Qingxue limply.

At this time, Lin Qingxue was telling interesting and fascinating stories in a soft and pleasant voice. The children were fascinated by her stories, sometimes with their eyes wide open, sometimes with cheerful laughter, and were completely immersed in the world of stories.

Meanwhile, in the front yard, there was another bustling scene. Gu Jinxuan, dressed in finery and smiling, mingled among the numerous guests, handling various social matters with ease.

The guests invited to the banquet at the Duke of Protector's Mansion were all extraordinary people, either high-ranking officials or wealthy businessmen.

They all extended their sincere congratulations to the young and promising Prince Gu, and their words contained both good wishes for his happy marriage and their earnest expectations for his bright future.

As time went by, the banquet was already halfway through. Just as people were toasting each other and chatting happily, a guest suddenly stood up.

The man's face was solemn, his brow furrowed, as if he were harboring some worries. He glanced around, then fixed his gaze on Gu Jinxuan. He spoke slowly, "Prince Gu, although today's incident was ultimately averted, I believe those with ulterior motives will not give up. You must be doubly cautious in the future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present nodded in agreement, expressing their deep agreement with what he said.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinxuan couldn't help but frown slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed across his originally gentle eyes.

He said in a deep voice, "Thank you for reminding me, Your Excellency. I will definitely keep this in mind. This time, these villains dared to attack me on the day of my wedding. They are truly audacious. I, Gu, will definitely not let them off easily!"

When he said this, his tone was extremely firm, as if he had made up his mind to make those who had evil intentions pay a heavy price.

Everyone was whispering and chiming in each other, but the originally noisy voices seemed to be suppressed by an invisible pressure and gradually became quieter.

For a moment, the entire front yard fell into a solemn atmosphere, and the air seemed to be solidified, making people feel a little depressed and dull.

Everyone had a serious expression on their face, with slightly furrowed brows and deep and worried eyes. They were all silently thinking about how to deal with the huge challenge that was about to come like a storm.

In this tense atmosphere, Gu Jinyu keenly noticed the stiffness of the atmosphere. He turned his head slightly to glance at Gu Jinxuan beside him, then gently reached out and patted Gu Jinxuan's arm.

Then, the corners of his mouth lifted up, revealing a faint smile, and he brought up the topic again in a gentle and steady tone. As his words rang out, the originally heavy atmosphere gradually eased as if blown away by a spring breeze.

People's tense nerves began to relax slowly, their frowns slowly unraveled, and the atmosphere in the hall became lively and warm again.

At the same time, inside the house, the children were sitting around Lin Qingxue, listening attentively to her wonderful and moving stories.

However, time passed quietly, the night grew deeper, and the children's little heads began to droop little by little. Their eyelids became heavier and heavier, and they gradually felt sleepy.

Lin Qingxue gently looked at the four cute little guys in front of her. Seeing their blurry eyes and drowsy appearance, she couldn't help but feel pity for them.

So, she lowered her voice and said softly, "Dear ones, if you feel sleepy, go back to your room and have a good rest! Mother will tell you more interesting stories next time."

Hearing Lin Qingxue's words, the slightly older Gu Huaiyuan tried hard to open his eyes, forced himself to be alert, sat up shakily, and said, "Mother, I'm not sleepy at all. I want to hear your story again."

Seeing this, Gu Huaining, who was standing by, was not to be outdone. He forced his eyes to close and shouted stubbornly, "Yes! Mother, Huaining is not sleepy either. I want to continue listening to the story."

But just as the words fell, a huge yawn escaped uncontrollably from his mouth. Seeing this, Lin Qingxue couldn't help but smile gently and said softly, "Okay, my children, everyone is really exhausted today. It's better to go to bed early."

After saying that, Lin Qingxue waved her arm gently and called over several maids and servants. They came forward respectfully, followed Lin Qingxue's instructions, and carefully sent the four children to their respective courtyards.

At this time, night had already fallen quietly, and it was pitch black all around. Only the bright lights in the yard and under the eaves emitted a dim and warm light, illuminating the way forward for everyone.

After watching the four children walk further and further away until they disappeared, Lin Qingxue turned around and said softly to the maids beside her, "Hurry up and prepare some hot water for me. I need to take a bath. Then go to the kitchen and prepare some sobering tea."

Hearing Lin Qingxue's words, the maids responded in unison, and then took action, each busy with their own duties.

Not long after, several strong servants carefully carried a large wooden barrel filled with steaming hot water into the compartment in the bedroom.

With the careful care of the maids, Lin Qingxue slowly stepped into the bucket. The warm water instantly wrapped around her delicate body, making her feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.

After Lin Qingxue soaked in the hot water for a while, the maids gently wiped her body with a soft towel and changed her into clean clothes.

Afterwards, Lin Qingxue sat in front of the dressing table, and the maid gently dried her wet long hair.

Lin Qingxue, who had just dried her hair, thought that she would go to bed soon, so she was too lazy to tie her hair up and just let her long black hair, which fell like a waterfall, fall casually on her shoulders.

Then she reached out and picked up the exquisite porcelain bottle on the table, which contained the facial cream unique to this era.

She opened the bottle cap and was greeted by a delicate fragrance. Lin Qingxue dipped her fingers into some facial cream and spread it evenly on her delicate cheeks, feeling the silky touch.

After completing all the skin care steps, Lin Qingxue casually put on a light robe and moved to sit on the chaise longue beside her.

Just as she was about to pick up the account book on the small table next to her and take a closer look, suddenly, a breeze blew in through the gap in the window.

Although the breeze was not strong, it was slightly cool, causing Lin Qingxue to subconsciously hug her arms tightly.

At this moment, a thick and warm cloak fell gently on Lin Qingxue's shoulders like a gentle big hand.

She was startled and quickly turned around to see that the person standing behind her was Gu Jinxuan. He had a faint smile on his face and his eyes revealed concern.

Gu Jinxuan said softly, "It's cold at night. Why don't you wear more clothes? What if you catch a cold?"

Lin Qingxue looked up at him slightly, a sweet smile on her lips, and replied, "I'm just inside. I didn't plan to go outside. I thought I wouldn't be cold. Besides, I just finished showering, so I thought I'd wait for you here and take a look at the account book."

"Well, then you sit here for a while. I'm going to take a shower first. I drank a little too much just now, and the smell of alcohol is really unpleasant. I'm afraid it will make you feel uncomfortable."

Gu Jinxuan nodded slightly, thinking that he hadn't showered yet. How could he be so careless on such an important wedding night? So he turned and walked towards the bathroom.

"Well, go take a bath now! I've had some hangover tea prepared, and it should be ready for you when you return from your bath."

Lin Qingxue smiled sweetly, her beautiful eyes looking at herself tenderly as she was tightly embraced by Gu Jinxuan. After that, she gently broke free from his warm embrace and called the maid beside her to whisper a few instructions.

Soon, several maids skillfully carried the steaming hot bath water into the bathroom, and Gu Jinxuan moved quickly and swiftly, completing the entire bathing process in just a cup of tea.

He just waved his hand casually, and a powerful internal force gushed out from his palm, instantly drying his wet hair, making it dry and smooth. Then, he tidied his clothes and walked briskly towards where Lin Qingxue was.

"You're feeling better so quickly? It's amazing! This hangover tea just arrived, so come over and drink it while it's hot!"

When Lin Qingxue saw Gu Jinxuan pushing the door open, she hurriedly stood up and walked forward to greet him, saying with a sweet smile, and casually handed the bowl of fragrant sobering tea on the table to him.

A bowl of steaming hot, fragrant hangover tea was brought to Gu Jinxuan. He picked up the bowl without hesitation and drank it all in one gulp.

The warm tea flowed down his throat, like a stream of clear spring moistening his drunken and confused mind.

After a moment, Gu Jinxuan felt that his mind gradually became clearer, his originally heavy eyelids slowly opened, and his eyes regained their former brightness and sharpness.

He gently put down the bowl in his hand, making a crisp sound, and then he waved his hand casually, signaling the maid serving beside him to leave.

Seeing this, the maids hurriedly bowed and left, leaving only Gu Jinxuan and Lin Qingxue in the room.

At this moment, Gu Jinxuan's eyes were fixed on Lin Qingxue, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes. He strode forward, came in front of Lin Qingxue, and then stretched out his arms without hesitation and hugged her tightly in his arms.

Lin Qingxue's delicate body trembled slightly, but she did not resist. Instead, she leaned obediently on Gu Jinxuan's broad chest, feeling his strong heartbeat and warm embrace. Lin Qingxue couldn't help but blush on her face.

Afterwards, Gu Jinxuan carried Lin Qingxue in his arms and walked straight towards the couch in the inner room. Each step he took seemed so firm and powerful, as if nothing in the world could stop them from getting closer to each other.