coobybook Chapter 81 Zhong Shuyue's Heart Flutters
Chapter 81 Zhong Shuyue's Heart Flutters
Su Yizhuo escorted Zhong Shuyue, whose mood had brightened, back to the Zhong residence, and then discussed the upcoming outing with the Zhong couple the next day.
Fearing they might be worried, she specifically mentioned that it was Wei Dongning who invited Zhong Shuyue.
Su Yizhuo reminded Zhong Shuyue again of the time he would pick her up the next day before hurriedly leaving.
He still needs to tell Wei Dongning.
Otherwise, we might be exposed tomorrow.
With Wei Dongning as a shield, the Zhong couple readily agreed.
It's not that they don't love their daughter, nor that they really don't want her to go back to her maternal grandparents' home.
It would really take more than ten days to make the round trip.
Moreover, the roads are slippery in winter, and there are countless inconveniences that may occur on the road.
That's why he didn't grant his daughter's request.
They had already sent a letter to that side before the new year.
The elderly couple also expressed their understanding.
Watching Su Yizhuo's departing figure, Zhong Shubai quietly walked to Zhong Shuyue's side and said, "Sister, the Second Prince seems to treat you quite well."
Zhong Shuyue also looked in Su Yizhuo's direction and nodded blankly: "The Second Prince is indeed a good person."
She acted on impulse and never expected him to actually agree.
A gentle breeze seemed to stir the calm surface of the lake in the girl's heart, causing ripples to spread across the water.
"Now that you've married him, I can rest assured."
Zhong Shuyue was amused by her younger brother's words and tiptoed to pat his head: "Sometimes I really wonder if you're the younger brother or the older brother."
Wei Dongning saw that the person she had parted with less than an hour ago had reappeared and made such a request.
He couldn't help but scratch his ear: "I don't understand."
What don't you understand?
"I don't understand. Why did you drag me along on your date with Yueyue? I don't want to be a third wheel."
Even now, Su Yizhuo still can't understand why he suddenly softened and agreed to take Zhong Shuyue to the temple to burn incense.
But having made the promise, he had no intention of going back on his word.
This decision is a bit of a mistake for my sister.
Gu Peiyan was naturally happy to see Su Yizhuo and Zhong Shuyue together. Before Wei Dongning could speak, she agreed, "Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, Aning and I will arrive at the Zhong residence on time."
"Wait a minute, you two just made this decision? Without even asking me if I agree?"
Xiao Wu ruthlessly exposed her: "Weren't you going to agree anyway?"
Wei Dongning raised an eyebrow: "It's my business if I agree, it's wrong of him to make decisions for me without my consent."
“Uh… what you said seems to make a lot of sense.” Xiao Wu looked at Gu Peiyan with pity again.
It couldn't save him.
Bless yourself.
Gu Peiyan was somewhat bewildered.
It wasn't because of Wei Dongning's words.
Why did he feel that he saw a sense of "sympathy" in the eyes of a raccoon dog?
Su Yizhuo and Gu Peiyan were both taken aback by what Wei Dongning said.
They all turned to look at her.
Gu Peiyan was the first to react: "Sorry."
Su Yizhuo quickly followed up: "I was wrong."
"It's good that you know you were wrong. Let's do as you say. Brother, bring more food tomorrow, okay?"
Wei Dongning was just trying to scare them.
Since their apology was sincere, she was also very magnanimous.
The pastries from the Imperial Kitchen tasted far better than those bought from the store; she rarely had the chance to eat them.
This is a good opportunity for Su Yizhuo to bring some for her to enjoy.
Zhong Shuyue was so excited that she didn't sleep well all night. When she was woken up by her maid, her eyes were covered in dark circles.
They were only able to be covered up thanks to the maid's superb skills.
The closer it got to 9 AM, the more nervous Zhong Shuyue became.
She was afraid that Su Yizhuo wouldn't come to pick her up.
Fortunately, just as she was eagerly awaiting news, a maid came to report that the Second Prince's carriage, which was there to pick her up, was already parked in front of the gate, accompanied by Gu Peiyan and Wei Dongning, a married couple.
"Ningning really came?" Zhong Shuyue was even more surprised.
She really only took Su Yizhuo's words yesterday as an excuse to deal with her parents, but she didn't expect him to actually bring Ningning along as well.
Zhong Shuyue raised her hand to touch her heart, which was beating faster and faster.
She seems to have a bit of a crush on him.
Now that we've arrived at the Zhong residence, there's no reason not to offer New Year's greetings.
Wei Dongning and her two companions entered the house carrying gifts for the Zhong family couple.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, he left with Zhong Shuyue.
Before setting off, Su Yizhuo specifically asked Zhong Shubai, who was standing to the side, "Do you want to come with us?"
Zhong Shubai really wanted to refuse.
They were all in pairs, so it didn't seem appropriate for him to go.
But Zhong Shuyue clearly hadn't thought of that: "Let's go together, Xiaobai? Let's pray for our grandparents together."
A small arm can't twist a big arm.
Zhong Shubai still followed the others.
He, Su Yizhuo, and Gu Peiyan boarded the Gu family's carriage together.
The carriage that Su Yizhuo had used to arrive was given to Wei Dongning and Zhong Shuyue.
Zhong Shuyue stepped into the carriage and looked at the ornate interior, feeling somewhat uneasy: "Ningning, isn't it a bit inappropriate for the two of us to ride in this carriage?"
Wei Dongning, however, did not feel uncomfortable at all and plopped down on the soft cushion.
He opened the food box that Su Yizhuo had prepared for them, took out the candied fruit and placed it in Zhong Shuyue's hand before slowly replying, "Is there anything inappropriate about it?"
“This is a royal carriage, we…”
"Don't forget, you are the future Second Prince's consort. You will also be included in the royal family's genealogy. You are just enjoying this in advance at the Second Prince's behest."
Wei Dongning's words immediately put Zhong Shuyue at ease.
That's true, it's not like she sat down on her own initiative.
Compared to their relaxed state, Zhong Shubai didn't have it so easy.
He sat upright in the carriage, ready to answer any questions they might ask.
This wasn't just something he was overthinking.
He and Gu Peiyan were once students who received their initial education at the same academy.
However, they did not enroll in the same batch.
As one of the best students in the academy, Gu Peiyan would often come over to help guide the younger children when the old master was too busy.
The respect and fear I felt for Gu Peiyan were cultivated from that time.
"Don't be nervous, you won't be tested on your studies today."
Zhong Shubai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his straight back relaxed.
He wasn't afraid of being tested on his studies; after all, he had been praised by the old teacher many times.
He simply felt nervous reflexively when he saw Gu Peiyan.
The carriage bumped along the way and finally stopped in front of Guangning Temple.
Wei Dongning, holding Zhong Shuyue's hand, shook off the three men behind her and entered the temple first.
Many people were already kneeling and praying devoutly in the temple. Wei Dongning leaned close to Zhong Shuyue's ear and sighed, "I thought there wouldn't be too many people today."
Zhong Shuyue nodded in agreement, "I didn't expect that either."
Zhong Shuyue did not forget the purpose of her visit today, and pulled Zhong Shubai, who was following behind her, to kneel in front of the Buddha statue.
With his hands clasped together, he murmured prayers for his maternal grandfather to live a long and healthy life.
By inserting the incense stick into the ash, Zhong Shuyue finally felt relieved.
She walked back to Su Yizhuo with light steps, smiled gratefully at him, and said, "Thank you for bringing me here today, Second Prince. You are truly a kind person!"
Su Yizhuo glanced at Wei Dongning, who was trying not to laugh, and rolled his eyes inwardly.
He knew she would have this expression.
Xiao Wu suddenly sounded an alarm in Wei Dongning's mind: "Stop laughing, didn't you notice someone is watching you?"