Chapter 215: The Good Husband and Father

ing: "You discussed academics with them!"Gu Jingxi calmly hummed in response.Meng Jinyao fell silent. “……”Her father's relatives' sons were all teenagers, and it seemed like none of them were particu...Gu Jingxi saw the little girl's big eyes staring at him blankly, her expression a little dazed. He smiled and asked, "My lady, what's wrong"

Meng Jiny Yao came back to her senses and shook her head repeatedly: "No, no, it's just a little hot."

Gu Jingxi looked at the face that was flushed red from the sun and said softly, “In such hot weather, madam doesn't have to bring me food. Dali Temple also provides meals, although they may not be as delicious as the ones made at home, but it's still edible.

Meng Jin Yao knew he was worried about her getting heat stroke, and her heart warmed. There was a secret joy within her.

For a moment, Meng Jin Yao glanced at the gentle and warm man. Impulsively, she couldn't help but want to stay with him a little longer, talking absentmindedly: "Husband, I'm hungry."

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Two maidservants muttered to themselves in their hearts: "My lady, you didn't even take time for lunch to prepare the food for Lord Hou. You ate beforehand and then came here. Are you hungry Even the hungriest pig wouldn't be as famished as you."

Gu Jingxi was stunned, not suspecting anything amiss, and said softly: "Then let's go in first and eat together."

Meng Jin Yao wasn't afraid of eating a little more, but after she came to her senses, she hesitated: "But I am just a woman. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to go to the Dali Temple, would it What if my presence hinders official business I should probably just go back and eat."

Gu Jingxi replied, "Now everyone is preparing to go to the Dali Temple's dining hall for lunch. There's nothing else to do at this time, just during mealtime, why not take a break

Hearing him say that, Meng Jinyang's worries finally dissipated. She followed him inside. Just two steps in, she glanced at the man beside her, who was as elegant and graceful as a bamboo shoot. She silently stretched out her hand, with a hint of probing, cautiously reaching for his sleeve. The moment her hand touched the sleeve, she felt a twinge of nervousness.

Gu Jingxi's footsteps faltered, and he lowered his head to look at the little hand clutching his sleeve. Thinking she was timid from her first time here, he reached out and grasped her wrist, softly saying, "Don't be afraid

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Meng Jin Yao's uneasy heart calmed down. She glanced at his big hand, the corner of her mouth slightly raised. Gu Jing Xi was indeed interested in her, and she hadn't misunderstood.

Qing Qiu and Ning Dong looked at each other, originally hoping that Madam would respond a little more proactively. However, Madam was even more proactive than they had imagined. This was also good; it could foster the relationship between husband and wife. As the relationship between the Marquis and his wife deepened, Madam's life would become better and better.

Over there, the two guards standing at the gate looked at the couple with a hint of bewilderment. Lord Jieqing was usually serious and impartial, but when facing his wife, he was a completely different person. He had personally wiped sweat from her forehead just now, and now he was holding her hand. It seemed like he was about to write "favoritism" all over his face.

Gu Jingxi gave them a faint glance, and they immediately retracted their gaze, looking at their noses and hearts as if they had seen nothing.

Entering the Dali Temple, Meng Jin Yao arrived at Gu Jingxi's office in a short while. As the Minister of Dali Temple, he had his own independent office. Meng Jin Yao quickly scanned the room and saw that the desk was piled high with documents. She didn't need to guess to know how busy he was with official duties on a daily basis.

All the documents were official and shouldn't be seen by others, so Gu Jingxi sorted them out himself. He didn't ask Qingqiu and Ningshuang to help; they just stood guard outside the door. The door was left open, so anyone passing by could see inside. They weren't afraid of being seen, eliminating any unnecessary speculation from outsiders.

Lunch consisted of three dishes and one soup, but only Gu Jingxi ate it. There was too much food for one person; it would be just right if two people shared it.

Gu Jingxi placed the bowl of lotus root, red date, and chicken soup in front of Meng Jin Yao and said warmly: "Madam, please have some soup."

Meng Jin Yao refused: "My husband is very busy with work every day, and he must be very tired. It's better for you to drink."

Gu Jingxi said without allowing for refusal, “The family doctor said before that you are weak and it’s good for your health to drink more nourishing soups. I don't need the soup.”

Upon hearing this, Meng Jiny Yao's heart felt a sweetness. She didn't refuse anymore. She had already eaten lunch, and eating again would just be a few bites anyway. She could find an excuse to say that the weather was hot and her appetite wasn't good. Now, drinking soup would allow her to eat less rice.

She glanced at the chicken and lotus root in the soup, silently using her chopsticks to pick them out and put them into Gu Jingxi's bowl. She liked to drink soup but didn't like to eat the ingredients in it.

Gu Jingxi had spent some time with her and knew her habits, so he quietly ate the lotus root and chicken she had picked up.

By the time she had reached halfway through her soup, Meng Jin Yao already felt quite full and could not bring herself to drink any more. She put down her spoon.

Gu Jingxi asked, "Why doesn't Madam drink more"

Meng Jiny Yao said, unperturbed, "It's too hot outside, I don't have much appetite. I had some soup and now I don't feel hungry. I don't want to eat for now." She paused, then added, "I'm fine. If I get hungry when we get home, I'll just eat something else."

Gu Jingxi did not suspect him and continued to eat. After finishing the meal, he packed up the leftover food into a lunchbox and asked her to rest for a while before sending her out of Dali Temple. Watching her get on the carriage, he then turned back.

After he went in, Gu Jingxi's shoulder was suddenly patted. He turned his head and saw his friend's smiling face. The smile had a hint of playfulness. He raised an eyebrow: "Is something the matter"

Qi Yunwen chuckled and said, "It's nothing. My siblings came to deliver food for the first time and felt curious, so they came out to take a look. They just asked the guards at the gate and learned that our austere Temple Supervisor was actually a gentle and considerate man who even personally wiped sweat off his wife's forehead. If it weren't broad daylight with intense sunshine, the peak of yang energy in the day, they would have thought they saw a ghost."

Gu Jingxi found his tone very strange and couldn't understand what he meant. He nonchalantly said, "What's the problem You're sweating, don't you need to wipe it off"

Qi Yunwen was taken aback by his words. It's normal to wipe sweat, and it's also normal to wipe sweat for your wife, but this happening with Gu Jingxi is surprising. When had Gu Jingxi ever been so gentle and caring towards a woman

He shook his head. "No problem."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Yunwen patted his shoulder again and said with emotion: "After knowing you for so long, I'm just realizing for the first time that you have the potential to be a good husband and father. Even if you don't become an official, staying at home is also a good choice to be a loving and caring spouse and parent."

A good husband and father

Gu Jingxi was taken aback. He didn't consider himself a good husband, but he was somewhat of a good father. Raising his little girl was far more meticulous and patient than raising his son.

Qi Yunwen stopped teasing him and got down to business: "By the way, Yao Ling, I still think there are some doubts about that case. Do you want to reconsider the prisoner"

Gu Jingxi's face changed slightly, and he nodded lightly: "I also think it's necessary. I looked at those confessions and felt something was off. I was just about to tell you after lunch."

Qi Yunwen said, “Let's go to the prison and see that old man again.”nt anyone from feeling unwell, Princess Jingning even brought the family doctor along just in case, so he could be treated immediately.The physician diagnosed him, concluding that he had a high fever...