Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

Gu Xiao raised her head with a look of suspicion, staring directly at Ling Yubai, her eyes filled with incomprehension and confusion. She really couldn't understand what Ling Yubai had meant by what he had just said. When did she find someone she liked? And where did he hear about this from? A series of questions swirled in Gu Xiao's mind.

At this moment, Li Xuanche, who was sitting to the side, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile of great interest. He turned his gaze to Gu Xiao and said, "Oh? In that case, it is quite interesting! I am really curious, I wonder who exactly is the person my cousin is so fond of?" After saying that, his narrow phoenix eyes stared intently at Gu Xiao, and the suspicion in his eyes was self-evident.

Ling Yubai clearly sensed the probing meaning in Li Xuanche's words, but he remained expressionless, simply lifting his eyelids slightly to look down at the pavilion.

Gu Xiao lowered her eyes slightly, hesitating to speak, looking utterly aggrieved.

Ling Yubai nodded slightly, giving Gu Xiao a reassuring look, indicating that she didn't need to panic. Then, she resumed her previous unhurried tone and slowly said, "The person my cousin admires is a man of both virtue and talent, and of noble character."

As soon as Ling Yubai finished speaking, Li Xuanche, who had been gently shaking the jade flute in his hand, suddenly stopped. He stared at Ling Yubai and muttered to himself thoughtfully, "This person... to receive such high praise from you, he must be no ordinary person! I am even more curious now."

Ling Yubai gently lifted her exquisitely sculpted eyelids and slowly cast her gaze toward Gu Xiao, who was standing below the pavilion.

The woman's face was flushed, like a ripe apple, making her look pitiful. She was embarrassed and angry because she had been harassed by other men and was hoping that he could help her get out of trouble!

Ling Yubai frowned slightly. Although he felt it was too troublesome, he still decided to speak up and help her solve the problem once and for all. His words were still unhurried, but they were like thunderclaps in everyone's ears.

“Unfortunately, the person my cousin loves is none other than myself!” His voice was clear and resonant, as if it could penetrate one’s soul.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned. Li Xuanche, in particular, who had been leisurely twirling his jade flute, nearly dropped the priceless instrument upon hearing it.

"What? Bai Zhi is saying that my cousin... likes you?" Li Xuanche looked at Ling Yubai with sarcasm, his eyes filled with disbelief and contempt.

Faced with Li Xuanche's provocation, Ling Yubai raised his long eyebrows and said truthfully, "There are countless women in the world who admire me, like fish crossing a river. One more of her is not a big deal." His tone was casual, as if this was nothing out of the ordinary for him.

Indeed, if it weren't for this strange illness, Ling Yubai would truly be a leading figure in the capital, with far too many women wanting to marry him. If it weren't for his eccentric and unpredictable nature, he would probably have already married and had children, instead of remaining single to this day.

Therefore, when a person becomes too dazzling, there will be drawbacks, just like the saying that extreme intelligence can be harmful.

Ling Yubai, the star that has always shone brightly above her, will eventually fall.

Li Xuanche smiled smugly and nonchalantly smoothed things over for Ling Yubai, saying, "Cousin, don't be afraid. Baizhi must have been confused from being sick these days, which is why she's spouting such nonsense."

Li Xuanche was trying to give Ling Yubai a way out, hoping he would understand, but Ling Yubai didn't seem to appreciate it and bluntly said, "I'm perfectly sober right now."

Although Gu Xiao was shocked by Ling Yubai's bizarre remarks, she thought again that if she could marry Ling Yubai, it wouldn't be so bad.

Putting aside the major drawback of not having mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts, just considering Ling Yubai's short-lived and frail body, it's even more impossible that she would suffer the pain on her wedding night. After Ling Yubai passes away, she would cry her heart out, vow never to remarry, and then leave the mansion on her own.

She didn't need to worry about the chaotic atmosphere in the second wife's house. If she wanted to catch up with her aunt, she could just cross the street. If she was really lonely, she could adopt another child from another household, and she wouldn't have to suffer the pain of childbirth.

Just thinking about it makes me feel like this is a fantastic thing.

Gu Xiao had long been fed up with her timid and hesitant nature in her previous life, which ultimately led to missed opportunities. Even though she knew it was impossible in this life, she was still willing to take a chance. At worst, she could pretend to be in love with someone she didn't want to marry, and that would be a way to escape this predicament.

Just as Ling Yubai finished speaking, everyone fell silent instantly, as if the entire scene had frozen.

Just as the atmosphere became tense, Gu Xiao, her face flushed with anxiety, hurriedly said, "Your Highness, actually... actually, what my cousin said wasn't entirely unfounded." Her voice trembled slightly, clearly showing her inner tension and unease.

Li Xuanche was initially just puzzled and dissatisfied with Ling Yubai's words, but seeing Gu Xiao defending that guy so much, he couldn't help but feel a strong surge of jealousy.

Li Xuanche stared intently at Gu Xiao, trying to find a clue in her expression and eyes. However, facing his sharp gaze, Gu Xiao, despite feeling guilty, did not back down in the slightest. Instead, she met his gaze more firmly and said, word by word, "I have indeed been in love with my cousin for many years, but I have always been too lowly to say it."

Seeing this, Li Xuanche couldn't help but sneer and mock, "Bai Zhi, I really have to admire you. Even though you are so sickly, you can still win the favor of a beauty." As he spoke, he clenched his fists, and the fire of jealousy in his heart burned brighter and brighter.

"Your Highness flatters me." Ling Yubai remained calm and spoke politely, showing no sign of anger after being provoked.

Such a person, who never shows his emotions, is likely to be a formidable enemy if he is not short-lived and unable to be of use, but if he stands on the opposite side.

Li Xuance gave a cold laugh, then put on a refined smile and said to Ling Yu, "Since Cousin Gu has been fond of you for a long time, and you know her feelings, you must also have feelings for her. How about I arrange this marriage for you two?"