Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

The moment Xi Chengcheng lifted the veil, Gu Xiao looked up and met a pair of smiling phoenix eyes. Ling Yubai was wearing a rare crimson brocade robe today, and the candlelight flickered between his brows, making him appear less sharp than usual.

Gu Xiao was about to get up and bow when a warm palm pressed down on her shoulder: "From now on, you don't need to stand on ceremony in front of me." His slender fingers brushed over the hair ornament in her hair, and when he took it off, he deliberately hooked a strand of hair. "After we get married, I will set up my own household. From now on, you won't need to go to your aunt's place to pay your respects. I will also have Uncle Lü take care of the general affairs of my household."

“But, cousin…husband, I’m new here and not familiar with these things.” In her previous life, Qin Shuanghua had always handled all the household affairs, and in this life, due to rumors, she hadn’t been to the family school many times. She had probably forgotten the knowledge she learned in her previous life.

“Who is born knowing how to do something right away? Besides, your aunt has hired a tutor for you, and you always come in second place. Aren’t these household accounts easier to learn than the Four Books and Five Classics? If you can learn those, I believe you can learn this just as quickly.”

Ling Yubai's words surprised Gu Xiao. Someone actually thought she was so genuinely capable, that she was no different from those noble ladies.

She no longer needs to be careful and cautious, worrying about others' feelings and compromising herself. She can learn whatever she wants.

"Is what you say true, my husband?" Gu Xiao suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with surprise and caution. Ling Yubai paused for a moment, then swallowed the nuptial wine in one gulp. The wine slid down his chin, leaving dark watermarks on his collarbone. He smiled faintly and said, "I married you because I trust you."

It suddenly started raining again outside the window. Ling Yubai felt a little embarrassed by Gu Xiao's gaze and suddenly got up and pushed open the carved window. A cold wind swirled in apricot petals, and he casually asked, "I heard that Madam was also skilled at playing the zither in the past?"

Gu Xiao lowered her head, as if recalling some unpleasant memory, and said with a bitter expression, "It's just something I play occasionally in my spare time. Compared to my husband's musical skills, it's nothing."

Ling Yubai sensed the disappointment in Gu Xiao's words, slowly turned around, and replied seriously, "Madam, you don't need to belittle yourself. Beauty is both a burden and a weapon for you. Even if you have nothing else to offer, you can still dominate the capital with this one weapon alone."

"Beauty is nothing but a mirage; how long can beauty win true love?"

In her past life, wasn't Ling Nanchen also gentle and considerate towards her precisely because of her beauty? But later, didn't he also fall in love with a person of outstanding talent and belittle her to nothing?

Ling Yubai disagreed. She slowly walked over and sat down in front of Gu Xiao. “When people first meet, the first thing they see is their appearance. If you don’t have good looks and only have talent, who would want to understand you better? Besides, if you have more than just beauty, then you will be even more admired… So beauty is never a disadvantage, but rather an enhancement that adds the finishing touch!”

"Take me for example. If I weren't born as handsome as Pan An, but instead looked like Li Kui, do you think I could have won your favor in time?"

Ling Yubai, who always considered himself superior, actually used himself as an example, which was an exception in the eyes of others, even Gu Xiao.

Although Gu Xiao felt a little embarrassed by Ling Yubai's straightforward praise, he had to admit that what he said made sense.

"I never imagined that such ordinary beauty would become such a wonderful addition in my husband's mouth. My husband is truly a genius debater." Gu Xiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mischievous smile, as he teased softly.

Just then, their eyes met unexpectedly, like two bolts of lightning striking each other in mid-air.

For a moment, time seemed to freeze, and everything around them fell silent. However, this eye contact lasted only a moment before the two of them felt an awkwardness and quickly looked away.

Ling Yubai's face flushed slightly. He turned around in a fluster, hurriedly looking for a suitable excuse to break the awkward silence.

He thought for a moment, then stammered, "Uh... um... I suddenly remembered I have some important things to take care of. Madam, please rest well, don't wait for me." After saying that, as if afraid that Gu Xiao would see through his act, he hurriedly walked towards the door.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiao blushed slightly. She lowered her head gently, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz: "Then my husband should go ahead and attend to his business. I will take good care of myself, so there's no need to worry." Her heart, however, was pounding like a deer, and she couldn't calm down for a long time.

Mo Feng, who was watching the commotion from outside the door, was extremely anxious. "Tell me, how come our two young masters, who are usually so shameless, suddenly become embarrassed at this crucial moment?"

Zhui Feng smiled mysteriously, "That's because he hadn't met his nemesis before." He then patted Mo Feng on the shoulder, "Alright, I'm going back to sleep now. You continue your night watch here."

"No, you're leaving already?" Mo Feng was about to stop him, but Zhui Feng dodged him with a flash. "Young Master probably won't be back tonight, so we don't need to worry here."

Mo Feng failed to catch it and could only stand alone in the courtyard, feeling frustrated. Just as he was feeling sleepy in the afternoon, a flying arrow suddenly shot out and hit the wooden pillar to his right.

Mo Feng took the secret message from the flying arrow, glanced at it quickly, then his expression turned serious, and he flew towards Ling Yubai's study.

Ling Yubai, who was lost in thought in the study, was taken aback when Mo Feng entered. Just as she was about to question him about why he was here at this time, Mo Feng handed her a secret letter with a serious expression. "News from the Garan Temple."

Ling Yubai's face darkened, and he immediately ordered Mo Feng to "close the door." He then opened the secret letter and began to read it.

Three months later

Uncle Zhao, holding the account book, grinned from ear to ear: "Madam's mastery of the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art is something even this old servant is ashamed of. Young Master, you've struck gold this time." Before he finished speaking, the tinkling of jade pendants came from outside the door. Gu Xiao, carrying a food box, peeked into the study and saw Ling Yubai doing a sand table exercise.

"Husband, try the newly made lotus flower pastries." She held them out to Ling Yubai, her fingertips drenched in icing sugar.

Ling Yubai looked up and saw the tips of her ears twitching, then smiled faintly, "I'm mostly recovered now, and I'm thinking of going on a study tour to Jiangnan with the scions of prominent families in a few days."

The candle wick popped open with a "pop." Ling Yubai looked at the plum blossom hairpin swaying in Gu Xiao's hair and knew that she must be worried. He then added gently, "It's only for a few days. Madam, you don't need to worry."

When Gu Xiaogang heard that Ling Yubai was going south, he was inexplicably worried. But then he smiled and thought that he was probably overthinking it. Ling Yubai's health was getting better day by day and he did not suddenly die like in his previous life. Moreover, the students traveling to study were all from aristocratic families, so there should be no problems.

Although reluctant, she decided to let Ling Yubai pursue what he considered meaningful. After all, Ling Yubai had indeed helped her a lot these days, allowing her to broaden her horizons and no longer confine herself to the backyard.

She couldn't let the feelings she herself couldn't explain hold her back from Ling Yubai's development and his ambitions.

Despite her reluctance, Gu Xiao suppressed her emotions, smiled slightly, and said, "Go ahead, I'll wait for you to come back at home."

Little did he know how much trouble those words would later bring him.