Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

The poetry gathering arrived as scheduled, just as I remembered from my previous life, but this time it was significantly larger and more grand than in my previous life.

Recalling her past life, because of what happened between her and Ling Nanchen, the poetry gathering was only held hastily as a formality and then ended abruptly.

However, if there was anything that left a particularly deep impression on Gu Xiao at that poetry gathering, it would undoubtedly be Liu Sangning.

That poetry gathering made Liu Sangning famous, and her talent even reached the ears of the royal family. If Liu Sangning hadn't later confessed in front of everyone that she had long been in love with Ling Yubai, it would probably have been a foregone conclusion that she would have moved into the Eastern Palace.

Gu Xiao, having been imprisoned in the ancestral hall in her previous life, was unable to participate in the poetry gathering in person, and was naturally filled with curiosity.

Taking advantage of Shuya's absence, he hurriedly asked Xue'er, "Xue'er, according to you, besides those aristocratic families, there are actually many court officials from humble backgrounds who came to the manor today?"

Hearing this, Xue'er, who was younger than Shuya, couldn't hide her pride and immediately replied with a proud expression, "That's right! All these talented young men admire our young master's charm and have come especially for him. Miss, you may not know, but when our family held its first poetry gathering, it coincided with the young master's coming-of-age ceremony. The scene was incredibly lively!"

At this point, Xue'er seemed to suddenly remember Ling Yubai's current condition. Her voice paused slightly, and it became much lower than before. "Alas, if it weren't for the fact that the eldest young master's health is not as good as before, I'm afraid this poetry gathering at the manor would have been even more lively than the last one."

"Is that so?" Gu Xiao listened to Xue'er's description and recalled the aloof and indifferent man she met yesterday. Even though he was thin and pale, his back was still as straight as a pine tree. He must have his own pride. He was clearly in the prime of his life, but he was destined to die young. Could he have felt lost and resentful?

Thinking of this, Gu Xiao couldn't help but laugh at himself. He didn't even know his own fate, yet he was concerned about the fate of an insignificant person. Was he just being idle?

In early spring next year, I will come of age. In my previous life, Ling Yue Su had already secretly arranged several marriages for me at this time, but in the end, Ling Yue Su rejected them all, and naturally, she didn't let me know.

If Shuya hadn't let it slip in her past life, she probably would never have known that her aunt had such good intentions towards her.

If it weren't for the mistakes Ling Nanchen and I made in our past lives, my aunt wouldn't have been so angry that she and my uncle left their hometown and returned to their old home in Jiangnan.

Throughout her long and turbulent life, she secretly vowed to be more cautious than ever before! No matter what, she absolutely could not have any further involvement with the Ling family. Just thinking about the humiliation, disdain, and accusations she suffered when they falsely accused her of "bewitching her cousin" made her tremble uncontrollably.

That unforgettable, painful experience haunted her like a nightmare, leaving her still deeply shaken. Therefore, this time, she would not hesitate to avoid even the slightest possibility of being implicated with anyone from the Ling family, refusing to give anyone another chance to slander her.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiao hurriedly asked Zi Tan to change the brightly colored silk dress that had just been prepared for her into a plain gray one, the more understated the better.

Zitan, however, disapproved of Gu Xiao's behavior and refused to give her the gray robe, saying, "The Third Madam intends to choose a good husband for Miss at this poetry gathering. If Miss wears this outfit, she will be overshadowed by the other young ladies!"

Gu Xiao understood what Zi Tan was worried about. After all, she had nothing to offer except her beauty. Zi Tan's planning for her was also a way of thinking about her future.

After all, what servant wouldn't want their master to live well? This way, she could also get a share of the benefits, right?

Gu Xiao, however, was more pragmatic. He picked up the gray robe and put it on. "There are indeed women at this poetry gathering, but you should know that the women who can enter the gathering are naturally outstanding women, not just pretty faces. Do you really think they can see through my little tricks? Now that my position in the mansion is awkward, it's better to be careful, lest I become a target for those with ulterior motives and become the target of everyone's attacks. That would be a loss."

Zi Tan was somewhat unwilling, but she couldn't outrun Gu Xiao, so she had no choice but to resign herself to following behind Gu Xiao.

Ling Yue Su, who had been waiting outside the courtyard for a long time, frowned slightly when her gaze fell on Gu Xiao, who was walking slowly towards her. Gu Xiao was wearing clothes that were very different from his usual style, making him look somewhat out of place.

Before Zitan could explain, Gu Xiao strode forward like a nimble arrow and said before Zitan could speak, "Aunt, I specially asked Zitan to dress like this. If you want to blame someone, blame me!"

Ling Yue Su couldn't help but feel a little surprised. She knew that Gu Xiao used to be very timid and submissive when he saw her, and he didn't even dare to utter a sound.

But today he was so unusual. Not only was he not intimidated by his own authority, but he also answered the question in a generous and composed manner, without changing his expression or skipping a beat.

At this moment, Ling Yue Su's feelings became increasingly peculiar. For some reason, she wasn't annoyed by Gu Xiao's impolite attire as usual. On the contrary, she was filled with curiosity about what the young girl was about to say and wanted to hear what kind of answer this little girl would give.

Gu Xiao stared at her with a serious expression, her bright eyes revealing unwavering determination. She slowly said, "Aunt, I've always wanted me to marry into a wealthy family. I know your good intentions, but I just want to choose someone I like, even if it's from a humble background. As long as I can live a comfortable and carefree life, I don't want to follow the rules of traditional wives."

Hearing these words spoken so fluently and without hesitation by a child who has always been afraid of himself, without even a stutter, one can imagine that he must have practiced them countless times in secret.

Recalling the little girl who used to be so nervous and flustered whenever she saw her, Ling Yue Su couldn't help but feel both surprised and gratified that she could now express her thoughts so bravely and directly.

Especially when she realized how much effort Gu Xiao had put in behind the scenes to be honest with her, she felt an indescribable surge of emotion.

Her thoughts drifted back to yesterday, when her husband had given her a long and earnest lecture. At the time, she thought he might be overthinking things, but now she realized he had already foreseen everything and was giving her, his niece, a heads-up!

Logically, one should feel angry upon learning of this, since marriage is always a major concern for elders.

Strangely, after the thought flashed through her mind, Ling Yue Su found that deep down she didn't really want Xiao Xiao to be betrothed to someone else too early.

Having figured this out, Ling Yue Su stopped worrying and, contrary to her usual behavior, took Gu Xiao's hand and linked it with her arm, laughing, "You, you really are just like your uncle, even your thoughts are the same."

Gu Xiao was caught off guard by Ling Yue Su's sudden and intimate gesture, blushing as she repeatedly asked, "Does Aunt agree?"

"Of course, you should choose someone you like. I'm a matchmaker, and I don't want to become your enemy, but he at least has to be worthy of you. He should be of good character and kind..."

Seeing that Ling Yue Su was about to lecture her again, Gu Xiao quickly grabbed her hand and walked towards the front hall, "Aunt, if we don't leave now, we'll be late!"