IBTSOME Chapter 62 Part 2

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 62 Part 2: Rebirth

 

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For the past eighteen years, Gu Cheng Yao's impression of his father has always been righteous, solemn and imposingly inviolable. Gu Hui Yan also perfectly supported all Gu Cheng Yao's imagination of his father. Gu Cheng Yao respected and admired his father from the bottom of his heart. But Gu Cheng Yao didn't expect that his father would pay attention to the other woman's movements all the way. Gu Cheng Yao was also there at the time. Of course he could see that Yan Wang had been paying attention to Lin Wei Xi, even Lin Wei Xi's small actions could not be hidden from his father. And his father, who had always been indifferent and cold, would be careful and meticulous, just like treating a peerless treasure, placing the woman’s body carefully on his lap.

 

A year ago, if someone told Gu Cheng Yao that Yan Wang would be this considerate, Gu Cheng Yao would have sneered at them, but now, he was speechless.

 

Especially when Gu Cheng Yao realized that this unspeakable complexity was not directed at Lin Wei Xi, but at his father, Gu Hui Yan. Although Gu Hui Yan didn't say it clearly at that time, no one dared to stay. Gu Hui Yan didn't allow anyone to see what Lin Wei Xi looked like after falling asleep, but he himself stayed in the room for an hour. Gu Cheng Yao suddenly realized what he was thinking. His fist beside him clenched tightly. At this moment, a cold wind blew. Gu Cheng Yao covered it up by taking a deep breath of the cold air, let his drowsy mind because of staying up late to calm down.

 

Now that they saw them, Gu Cheng Yao and Gao Ran would definitely come forward to salute their parents and pay New Year's greetings. Although they were standing at the same place, they had their own thoughts in their hearts, and along the way they feel a little bit of the same bed with different dreams.

 

Lin Wei Xi was wearing a scarlet cloak, only her hood surrounded by a circle of fluffy white fur. She stood under the vermilion corridor, her body looked slender, in the silence it carried an awe-inspiring expression, simply like Zhaojun¹ come to life, a goddess descended to the world. Seeing Gao Ran and Gu Cheng Yao coming over to pay respect, she just nodded slightly, and then turned her gaze back to look at the dark night sky.

 

At this time, the night was already very deep, the air was cold, and when breathing there was a strong smell of fire. This was a unique taste of the New Year. Of course, the fireworks in Yan Wang Mansion were prepared in many ways. Some young manservants diligently moved the cannon barrels to the courtyard, and then stretched their arms to light the fuse. The maids stood under the winding corridor with their ears covered. Seeing the young man lighting firecrackers, shouting and jumping, they didn't know whether they were afraid or delighted.

 

Lin Wei Xi looked at such a lively scene, unconsciously a little fascinated, and her sleepiness had long since disappeared. Wan Xing was so lively she couldn't held back for a long time, so she asked for a piece of incense and lit fireworks in the courtyard. Lin Wei Xi couldn't help laughing when she saw this. Lin Wei Xi was standing on the corridor, she didn't look at anyone, but many people were secretly paid attention to her. Now the beautiful Wangfei, who did not look like a real person, smiled. Many people who set off the fireworks were encouraged to change their methods to light the fireworks, hoping to win Wangfei’s attention.

 

Wan Xing's playing was really unruly. Although Wan Yue was happy for her, she was steady by nature and always more thoughtful. Wan Yue called Wan Xing back and said, "There are so many servants in the garden to take care such things. You mix with them to light fireworks, what is this called? You can take a break. It's important to serve Wangfei."

 

Wan Xing was in the middle of playing around, and she was reluctant to be called back, but she also knew that Wan Yue was doing it for her own good. Wan Xing grumbled and handed the incense stick to the little maid next to her. However, before she was gloomy for two seconds, she saw Lin Wei Xi and she became excited again: "Wangfei, you are awake?"

 

Lin Wei Xi pursed her lip and smiled coldly, just pretend to reply to cover up her embarrassment. Wan Xing didn't notice this, she was excited like she was shot with chicken blood: "Wangfei, it's a pity that there are no children in the mansion, so the fireworks can only be set to the little servant. After a few years, the little masters will run all over the place, at that time the New Year will be lively with fireworks!"

 

Lin Wei Xi had been standing with Gu Hui Yan since she came out, but the noise outside was so loud that she couldn’t hear unless people shouting. With the sound of firecrackers concealing it, Lin Wei Xi and her maid did not appear abruptly speaking, but now that Wan Xing, this dim-witted, said such things, Lin Wei Xi quickly glanced at Gu Hui Yan and found that he was still looking ahead, didn’t look like listening. She was relieved, and immediately glared at Wan Xing.

 

Regarding children Lin Wei Xi’s attitude had always been to let nature take its course. After all, this was a clansmen society, and if a woman wanted to survive, heirs couldn’t be avoided. But Lin Wei Xi knew that her identity was sensitive. Would Yan Wang let her give birth to an heir? It was alright if it’s a daughter, what if it’s a son?

 

Lin Wei Xi didn't want to think deeply about this issue, so she never allowed the maid to mention it in front of Yan Wang, even by accident it was still out of the question. She didn't want Gu Hui Yan to think that she was suggesting something.

 

This was something she had long understand, but at this moment, her excitement because of the New Year suddenly fell, and the endless fireworks before her seemed to lose its appeal. Lin Wei Xi couldn't help being distracted, staring at one spot with a dazed eye, suddenly a fierce firecrackers sounded behind her. Lin Wei Xi was taken aback and took a step back in panic.

 

Fortunately, the frightened people were not in minority. The yard was full of screams, Lin Wei Xi’s lost of composure was nothing. She fell a step backwards, and before she recovered from the shock, she felt her arm being supported, and then her ears became warm, the deafening firecrackers instantly moved away from her.

 

Lin Wei Xi's violent beating heart slowly settled down, her ears were blocked, and the sound of her heartbeat was particularly obvious. Beat after beat, its presence in her chest was very strong. Gu Hui Yan was much taller than Lin Wei Xi, and now he slightly bent over to cover Lin Wei Xi's ears. Not only her ears was not distressed, but she could also clearly feel Gu Hui Yan's body temperature on her back. As if the whole person was wrapped in his arms, as if the fire and loud noises outside were not to be feared. She just appreciated the beauty of the fireworks, and without worrying about the noise caused by the beauty.

 

Lin Wei Xi pursed her lips, and finally did not struggle, rather let Gu Hui Yan half hug herself in front of everyone. The magnificent and noisy firecrackers exploded quickly, as bright sparks like peacocks sounded in the courtyard, all of this was indescribably lively and beautiful. Lin Wei Xi took advantage of the darkness to cover it up, and the corners of her mouth quietly tilted up.

 

Yes, the New Year was here. Last year’s New Year was not a pleasant one. In December she was struck to death by a hopeless marriage. She died at only seventeen after being married less than a year. When she woke up again, although she was lucky enough to continue to live, she faced Lin Wei Xi’s difficult family situation, it was also difficult for her to celebrate her first new year with peace of mind. But Yuanjia fifth year had passed. In this year, she met Yan Wang whom she had never met in her previous life, gave up all her previous life and its halo, and had no choice but to return to this mansion that brought her both glory and pain. But in the sixth year of Yuanjia, in Gu Hui Yan's arms that seemed like carrying a cold air, she welcomed the first day of the New Year.

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1 Zhaojun, is one of four beauties of ancient china. ^↩

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