IBTSOME Chapter 95 Part 2

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 95 Part 2: Thunder

 

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It took several days for Lin Wei Xi to finally hear the news about Gao Ran.

 

"Shizi Consort went to the Buddhist hall?"

 

The maid buried her head deeply, her voice was soft: "Yes."

 

Lin Wei Xi was stunned, after a long time could only ask incredulously, "When this happened?"

 

"A few days ago. Duke Yingguo old madam brought the juniors to visit you, but was stopped by Wangye. After that day, Shizi Consort went to the Buddhist hall."

 

Lin Wei Xi only knew that Duke Yingguo old madam had come, so it seemed the old madam and Gu Hui Yan had said something that caused this. Lin Wei Xi quickly thought about the matter of startled horse a few days ago.

 

Sure enough, Gao Ran had been found out.

 

Lin Wei Xi couldn't pity Gao Ran, she only felt slightly unhappy. She didn't even know such a big thing happened. Moreover, if it hadn't been for Gu Hui Yan's instructions, afraid even today this matter would not have been revealed to her.

 

"Did Wangye say when Shizi Consort will come out?"

 

"No."

 

Lin Wei Xi lightly smiled, she felt unspeakable emotion. When she was ill in her previous life, the little maids in front of the bed also complained about Duke Yingguo old madam’s callous heart. The girl who had been raised for seventeen years actually said was not her concerns. For the sake of Yan Wang Mansion’ power, the old madam's attitude was cruel and made people look down upon. At that time Lin Wei Xi only felt that it doesn’t matter, she had long understood what kind of person her grandmother was. Moreover, when she was still not married, she was not the old madam’s favorite.

 

Lin Wei Xi thought to herself, Goa Ran who always had the most face, always got the old madam’s favor, when she fell into the same situation, she also couldn't escape. Shouldn’t depend on fickle man, and the elders who were cruel to their other children would probably do the same to you. It's a pity, Gao Ran understands this truth too late.

 

After Lin Wei Xi heard this, she didn't bother to care about it anymore. She put more thoughts on Gu Hui Yan.

 

"Where is Wangye?"

 

The maid obviously hesitated, and said: "Wangye has court’s matters today, and still not free yet."

 

But such words were useless to Lin Wei Xi. She lifted her eyelids lightly, and said indifferently, "Wangye actually so busy. If he is not free, then don't come."

 

The maid smiled, dare not say a word. After a while, Gu Hui Yan returned.

 

On the outside there were unceasing greetings. Lin Wei Xi's ears moved, but she still sat steadily. When Gu Hui Yan walked in, he saw Lin Wei Xi sitting in front of the window, looking intently at the things in her hands. Gu Hui Yan glanced down. It was a finely cut red fabric, which should be used to make small clothes for children.

 

Gu Hui Yan's heart suddenly softened, as if those ambiguous guesses and those lingering dark clouds were not important anymore. Gu Hui Yan looked at Lin Wei Xi for a long time, walked over slowly, and took the fabric in her hand.

 

He flipped it around and couldn't help being surprised: "So small? Is it enough to wear?"

 

"It’s enough, how big does Wangye think the newborn child is?" Lin Wei Xi glanced at him, took Gu Hui Yan's hand, and gestured to the palm of his hand, "He probably as big as Wangye’s palm."

 

"Really?"

 

Lin Wei Xi, who was questioned, was very unhappy. She glanced up and refused to answer. Gu Hui Yan also felt a little embarrassed. He coughed and said, "I haven't seen a newborn baby. I was in Dingxiang when Gu Cheng Yao was born. When I came back, he can already crawl."

 

Speaking of Gu Cheng Yao, the atmosphere between the two of them could not help but stagnate. Lin Wei Xi continued to take care the fabric in her hands, appeared to casually ask: "Shizi Consort is in the Buddhist hall, Shizi didn't say anything?"

 

Gu Hui Yan's smile slowly cooled a little. He looked at Lin Wei Xi, smiled, and slowly asked, "What do you think he will do?"

 

It's hard to say, Lin Wei Xi smiled, and pretended to cheerfully skip the topic: "Shizi’s matter, how do I know? These few days Wangye always leaves early and returns late. I can hardly see your face. What happened outside, to actually bother people like this?

 

"It's just court’s matters." Gu Hui Yan just mentioned lightly without saying much. Lin Wei Xi couldn't help but have a little doubt, she also vaguely heard that the Emperor and First Assistant Zhang were not at peace these days. But as long as Gu Hui Yan want it, how even people’s shadow couldn’t be seen all day. Lin Wei Xi couldn't help but wonder whether Gu Hui Yan had deliberately avoided her.

 

Lin Wei Xi was accustomed to being followed, let her took the initiative to ask ‘Why didn't you come to see me, do you have someone else?’ she absolutely couldn't say it. She could only say in the form of tantrums, half acting coquettishly and half yieldingly: "Wangye is busy with court’s affairs, but you should also pay attention to your body. If you don't come again, when this baby is born, probably won't be able recognize you."

 

Gu Hui Yan smiled and stroked Lin Wei Xi's hair, but uncharacteristically did not say anything. If it was usual, he would definitely say something to make Lin Wei Xi feel at ease.

 

Now even if Lin Wei Xi didn't want to open her eyes, she had to admit that there seemed to be a problem between Gu Hui Yan and her. She always felt that Gu Hui Yan took the initiative to avoid her.

 

Why this happened? After Gu Hui Yan left, Lin Wei Xi sat on the soft chair and stared at the cloisonne vase on the small table for a long time, before slowly thinking that Gu Hui Yan's abnormal behavior seemed to have started after the startled horse’s accident that day.

 

When Gu Hui Yan returned to the study, he did not rush to take a seat to deal with government affairs. Instead, he walked to the window and under the cold wind of early winter looked at the locust tree outside the study for a long time.

 

Under the cold wind, Gu Hui Yan hasn't moved for a long time. In the past his thought rarely got confused. He liked such state very much, so some matters it was not necessary to explore too deeply. Perhaps he also faintly sensed that once some things were found out, there was no way to continue.

 

But now, the truth, this seemingly insignificant thorn, had gradually become indispensable, making him unable to even pretend that it was invisible.

 

The wind passed by, blowing the dead branches rustling, and fine snow particles gradually fell from the sky.

 

Snowing. It's another year when it snows.

 

Gu Hui Yan's voice was hidden by the sound of the wind, almost going with the wind, but the strength in it was so clear: "Gu Mingda, you personally investigate one thing."

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