Chapter 158: Quite Surprised

wn reputation. In the future, which decent family would allow their daughters to marry himA few people just came by to say hello, not intending to disturb the couple's intimacy. They exchanged a few p...Gu Xiuming seemed to have truly changed into a different person. He became gentle, humble, eager to learn, and he went to Weiruixuan every day to greet Meng Jinyao. When Gu Jingxi returned from his duty, he would go to Weiruixuan and ask Gu Jingxi for guidance and instruction.

This sudden change shocked both the first and second houses. You see, after Gu Xiuming’s series of embarrassing actions, they all thought he was finished, a complete wreck. They never expected this “wreck” to be able to climb walls without any help!

Suddenly, the son became filial. Meng Jinyang also found it strange. These days, the days were long and the nights short, and she got up early too. After washing up every day, she could see her son coming over to greet her. Each time, he was respectful and filial, not half-hearted at all.

Regardless of whether Gu Xiuming was sincere or insincere, she had to play the role of a loving mother well. Therefore, every time they met, there was no longer the previous confrontation, only the harmonious scene of filial piety between mother and son, which shocked all the maids in Weiruixuan.

This day was a Sabbath.

Meng Jinyao and Gu Jingxi had just finished their breakfast when Gu Xiuming arrived, bowing respectfully to them: "Son pays respects to father and mother."

Meng Jin Yao looked at him so respectfully, his tone and attitude were impeccable. She said softly: "My son has become increasingly filial lately, coming to pay his respects every day."

Gu Xiuming said with a stoic expression: "In the past, my son was foolish and made his parents worry."

Meng Jin Yao raised a gentle smile: “To err is human, to forgive divine. My son, if you will not repeat your mistakes, then all will be well.”

"Mother, please rest assured. Gu Shuming said, turning to look at Gu Jingxi, "Father, son has several questions about his studies. I wonder if Father has time to give some guidance"

Gu Jingxi looked at him with a faint gaze, seeing his anticipation, and nodded: "Follow me to the study."

Gu Xiuming responded and went out of the room with him, heading to the study.

Ning Dong looked at the fading figures of the father and son and asked in confusion, "Madam, could it be that the young master has truly changed For several days now, rain or shine, he's come to pay his respects. Yesterday morning, it was raining heavily, but he still arrived on time."

Meng Jiny Yao lowered her eyes slightly and said slowly, “Whether he has changed for the better or not, I don't know. But one thing is certain, he has learned to be smart. If he were still like before, repeatedly clashing with me, it would do him no good. It would only bring displeasure from the elders. Now that he respects and obeys me, he won't give people a reason to talk about him, and he will even be praised as a filial child who is good to his elders.”

Qing Qiu furrowed her brow, a deep sense of worry rising in her heart. She spoke in a low voice, "Madam, if the young master is pretending, then he's deeply cunning and difficult to deal with."

"False cannot become true, and true cannot become false. Let's see how long he can persist. Meng Jinyang smiled nonchalantly, "I made an appointment with Ayan and Anning to go boating today. Let's go, or we'll make them wait."

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Jingning County Princess rented a luxurious and exquisite painting boat, inviting Meng Jinyang and Song Xining to be her guests, to cruise the lake together.

She originally only invited Meng Jinyao, but thinking that Meng Jinyao and Song Xining were friends, she also invited Song Xining to come along so they could play together.

Song Xinning had just gotten off the carriage and saw Meng Jiny Yao, who had also just arrived. A smile immediately appeared on her face as she waved at her: "Ayao, what a coincidence, we actually arrived at the same time."

Meng Jiny Yao responded with a smile: "An Ning"

Song Xining strode towards her, curiously asking, "Ayo, when did you become friends with Princess Jingning I remember that Princess Jingning used to help your sister bully you. How come she's now playing with you You wouldn't know how surprised I was when I received the princess's invitation saying you would also be coming."

Meng Jin Yao was taken aback, realizing that she hadn't seen An Ning in quite some time. She hadn't told An Ning about the matter with Jingning County Princess, and felt a twinge of guilt. She hurriedly said, "I forgot to tell you, I've become friends with the County Princess now. The County Princess also knows Meng Jin Yu's true colors and no longer associates with her."

Hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed in Song Xining's eyes. She felt that Ayao had made new friends and was ignoring her. She mumbled, "Ayao, are you getting tired of old things and liking new ones"

Meng Jin Yao glared playfully at her, then reached out to take her hand, saying softly, "Nonsense. It's not that I haven't asked you out; it's just that you've been so busy lately! If I'd seen you, I would have told you. In my heart, An Ning is irreplaceable."

Song Xinning's eyes lit up upon hearing this, the melancholy between her brows dissipated, and a smile reappeared on her face: "I knew Ah Yao was a loyal person, she wouldn't tire of new things quickly, her heart still belonged to me after all."

Meng Jinyao let out a little laugh and playfully scolded, "You make it sound like I'm some heartless man."

Song Xining smiled, her eyes sparkling with delight as she took Ayao's arm and said, "Ayao, let's board the pleasure boat first. We don't want to keep the princess waiting."

Two people, accompanied by a maidservant, boarded the pleasure boat.

Princess Jingning, the hostess of the occasion, had been waiting on the pleasure boat. Upon seeing their arrival, she promptly invited them to sit down and ordered her maidservants to serve up the freshly prepared fruits, snacks, and floral tea that had already been laid out.

Meng Jin Yao and Song Xin Ning are both sixteen this year, while Jingning County Princess is fifteen. The three girls, who are about the same age, get along very well. Jingning County Princess can be a little arrogant, but she doesn't put on airs. The three of them get along very harmoniously.

As they spoke, Jingning County Princess pushed the peeled lychees onto Meng Jinyao's plate. "Eat more, Ayao. These are your favorites. I specially got them from Your Majesty yesterday, the last jin."

The lychee fruit is crystal clear and translucent. Each lychee has a finely tapered bamboo skewer inserted into its flesh. When eating, simply hold the bamboo skewer.

Song Xining was surprised. She didn't expect that this lychee was still what the princess had gone to the palace to ask the emperor for because of Ayao. She couldn't help but sigh: "The princess is really good to Ayao."

"This county princess has always been extremely good to her friends, and I'm the same to you as well," Jingning County Princess blinked her eyes and smiled, "From now on, just call me Ayan when you're with Ayao, okay"

Song Xining was stunned and glanced at Meng Jinyao. Seeing her smile slightly nod, she readily called out: "Ayan, I'm Anin."

Quiet Ning Jun, the county princess, called out "An Ning," and then chuckled softly: "We're quite fated, aren't we My title has the character 'Ning,' and your name is An Ning.

Meng Jinyáo sat by the window. As soon as she glanced out, she saw a familiar figure, it was Gu Xuanyi from the eldest house. Beside her stood a handsome and dashing young man. The two were talking and laughing, their eyes meeting with tenderness.

Seeing this, Meng Jin Yao was quite shocked, completely stunned. Wasn't Gu Xuyan just talking about getting married How come she turned her head and got together with the man

After a short while, Gu Xuanyi entered the cabin, leaving the man alone on deck.

Jingning County Princess saw her gazing in one direction, lost in thought. She asked curiously, "Ayao, what are you looking at so intently"

Meng Jinyu pointed across the way and asked, “Ayan, do you recognize that man on the pleasure boat over there”

Quiet Ning Princess followed her gaze and saw a familiar young man's face. She replied, "That's the son of Marquis Wu'an. What about him" could only be careful and live a meager existence.Qīngqiū gave her a glance: "Níngdōng, this is a good thing, don't cry.Nig Dong squeezed out a smile and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, good thing, should s...