Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

"In a few days, the Ling family will be holding its annual poetry gathering. You must remember this: you must not do anything improper or vulgar, otherwise you will not only lose face for yourself, but also bring shame to your uncle and me, and be ridiculed by others."

Ling Yuesu emphasized repeatedly with a worried expression, her gaze fixed on Gu Xiao in front of her, as if trying to etch these words deeply into her mind. Only after seeing Gu Xiao nod repeatedly, indicating that she had memorized them, did she feel slightly relieved and waved her hand to signal Gu Xiao that she could leave.

However, as Gu Xiao turned to leave, Ling Yue Su looked at her obedient and well-behaved back and couldn't help but feel a surge of worry again, so she sighed heavily once more.

Seeing his wife looking so worried, Gu Moxuan felt a pang of heartache. He quickly stepped forward, gently took Ling Yue Su's hand, and softly comforted her, "Madam, please don't worry too much. Xiao'er has always been sensible and obedient. I think there shouldn't be any problems with this poetry gathering. Your constant worry will only harm your health."

Ling Yue Su frowned, her expression unmoved by Gu Mo Xuan's words of comfort. She sighed softly and said, "I chose this child myself, so I know her character perfectly well. It's just a pity that her timid and cowardly nature doesn't match her outstanding looks. If she stays at home, I can take good care of her and protect her, but if she marries into a powerful mother-in-law's family, she'll probably only be bullied."

Gu Moxuan gently patted Ling Yue Su's shoulder, trying to soothe her anxious heart: "That's true, but think about it, which of the noble ladies in this palace isn't stunningly beautiful? Yet, in order to win the Emperor's favor, don't they all fight to the death, even to the point of bloodshed? And how many of them can die peacefully and enjoy their old age? So, being timid and fearful isn't necessarily all bad! At least this kind of petty-mindedness would hardly catch Prince Qing's eye, would it?"

In truth, Gu Moxuan's words were both a comfort to the worried Ling Yuesu and a way to reassure himself. After all, this poetry gathering was of extraordinary significance, and it was rumored that the noble young master of the Crown Prince would be attending. Whether this would bring fortune or misfortune, no one could predict…

"If she's gentle, we'll choose someone from a less well-off family, even a poor one. We'll add more dowry, and her in-laws won't mistreat her, right?"

Ling Yue Su understood that Gu Mo Xuan's words made sense, but when she thought of the child she had watched grow up since childhood, a feeling of reluctance welled up in her heart: "After all, he is the child who grew up under my nose, and I still feel a little reluctant to part with him."

Upon hearing this, Gu Moxuan showed a hint of disapproval on his face and said, "The saying goes that men should marry when they come of age and women should marry when they come of age. Do you think you can keep her by your side forever?"

Ling Yue Su retorted defiantly, "So what? My two nephews are both outstanding young men carefully raised by our family. My Xiao Xiao is a good match for them. What's wrong with that?"

Gu Moxuan nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Yes, yes, the Ling family is certainly excellent. But think about it carefully. If Xiaoxiao were to marry into your family, she could only ever be a concubine. Do you really have the heart to let the child you raised with such hardship suffer such humiliation at your second sister-in-law's house?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yue Su immediately glared and replied, "Absolutely not! Even if it means risking everything, I will fight to make Xiao Xiao the principal wife. How can I let her become someone's concubine?" Although she said this, her tone gradually softened, because she knew that her second sister-in-law was no pushover.

"Qin Shuanghua has long taken a liking to the eldest daughter of Minister Liu next door, and she will probably be coming to visit in a few days."

Gu Moxuan said calmly, then added, "I know that Madam is only working so humbly in this house for my sake. The Emperor has ordered me to return to Jiangnan Shu for duty next year, and you will come with me then. Although my Gu family is not an official family, we are still a scholarly family and have produced several teachers. I'm sure you will be worthy of Madam's attention!"

Ling Yuesu playfully punched Gu Moxuan's firm chest, her eyebrows furrowed and her almond eyes wide open. She said angrily, "You idiot, what nonsense are you spouting? If I were the kind of shallow person who covets wealth and status and is greedy for money, how could I have chosen you, a penniless top scholar, from among thousands of students?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Moxuan's handsome face instantly turned somber and sad. He lowered his head and replied in a slightly trembling voice, "So... Madam did not choose to spend her life with me because she admired my appearance or talent. She simply felt that I was poor, powerless, and easily controlled and manipulated."

Seeing Gu Moxuan's appearance, Ling Yue Su couldn't help but smile, her thoughts drifting back to the scene of their first meeting.

Recalling the scene, Ling Yue Su's face lit up with a smile she hadn't seen in a long time, and she said softly, "Do you remember that time? I was shopping with my sister-in-law when I happened to see you accompanying the top scholar in a parade. Your body and hair were covered with brightly colored silk flowers thrown by the daughters of noble families, making you look like a walking garden. We were secretly laughing at you behind your back, thinking that you, the third-ranked scholar, were more popular than the top scholar, and that you would probably be forcibly taken back to marry some girl first thing tomorrow morning."

When her elder sister-in-law, who had passed away long ago, was mentioned, Ling Yue Su couldn't help but pause slightly, her thoughts instantly drawn back to the time she had spent with her sister-in-law. Those warm and beautiful memories flooded her mind like a tide, but then she thought of her eldest nephew, who was seriously ill and not long for life. Her heart suddenly became heavy, as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Gu Moxuan, who was standing to the side, saw all of this. He knew the deep affection between Ling Yuesu and her elder sister-in-law, and he also understood the pain and torment she was enduring at this moment.

To prevent the sadness from escalating, Gu Moxuan decided to deliberately change the subject, joking with a touch of self-deprecation, "Yes, that's what I thought back then too. It's just a pity that when those women heard that I was penniless and had a hidden illness, they all kept their distance from me, avoiding me like the plague. If it weren't for your kind heart and great compassion, Madam, who was willing to marry me, I'm afraid I would still be all alone."

After a period of inner struggle and reflection, Ling Yue Su finally came to a complete understanding: "As long as Xiao Xiao can marry someone who is in love with her, what does it matter if their lives are simple and they don't have great wealth? I just hope that they can spend every day peacefully and happily."

At this moment, Gu Moxuan, who had been paying close attention to Ling Yue Su's emotional changes, finally felt relieved to see that she was no longer troubled or worried about the matter.

"That's right! You don't need to rush to find a partner for Xiaoxiao. It's not too late to look for a suitable candidate after we return to our hometown in Jiangnan."