SGEIRS -Chapter 265 He Regretted It

After a long while, Gu Jingxi finally calmed down and was no longer feeling depressed. But when he glanced at the girl in his arms, his expression became a little subtle again.

After a moment, he silently picked up her clothes and helped his young wife put them on. He had done this two or three times before and was now quite skilled at it.

Seeing his slightly strange expression, Meng Jinyao vaguely sensed that something was off with his mood. He looked like a frost-bitten flower—wilted and listless. She didn’t know what was wrong. While raising her arms to let him slip her sleeves on, she asked, “Husband, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing,”

Gu Jingxi shook his head and kissed her cheek.

Meng Jinyao stared at him thoughtfully for a long time. She wondered if it was because she had been too shy earlier and hadn’t dared to let herself go, making things a bit awkward, so he found it uninteresting. She had heard that if one party couldn’t fully enjoy such intimate matters, it could affect a couple’s relationship.

Thinking this, she steeled herself, suddenly pushed him down, hugged him, and kissed him on the lips, trying to make up for it.

Gu Jingxi was caught off guard, but seeing her suddenly become so passionate, he couldn’t very well dampen her enthusiasm. So he cooperated and kissed her for a long time, until she was nearly out of breath and unilaterally declared it over.

Meng Jinyao lay on his chest, gazing at him with wide eyes. She hesitated several times before finally speaking, blushing shyly and fidgeting, “Husband, um… next time, we can discuss it. I don’t have any experience. I don’t really understand.”

Gu Jingxi was puzzled. “Discuss what?”

She spoke more bluntly, “I mean… those private matters. What you want, we can talk about it.”

Hearing this, Gu Jingxi froze again, confused. He didn’t understand why she suddenly brought this up. How was this something that could be discussed?

She glanced at him and continued, “I don’t know what men need to be satisfied. If you don’t say anything, how would I know?”

Gu Jingxi looked stunned, then laughed softly. He gently pinched her cheek. “Silly girl, how can you be so foolish?”

It wasn’t that she made him unsatisfied—it was his own problem. Right now, he could only get a little comfort. Truly satisfying things were beyond him for the moment.

Now he suddenly regretted his past self-destructive behavior—giving up on treatment and not persisting. If he had followed the doctor’s advice and cooperated with Physician Wen’s treatment back then, he would probably be cured by now.

“Why do you always say I’m silly?” Meng Jinyao glared at him. “Actually, I think I’m quite smart. And I have a good eye for talent.”

“A good eye for talent?” Gu Jingxi asked with a smile.

She winked at him and said cheerfully, “Yes! There’s such a big pearl right in front of me. Didn’t you see it?”

He was stunned for a moment, then realized she meant him. Seeing her smiling brightly and gazing at him expectantly, he smiled too and said, “Yes, I see it. It really is a very big pearl.”

She giggled. “Right? So big and dazzling. Just looking at it makes me like it.”

Gu Jingxi hugged her tightly, kissed her forehead, and said gently, “It’s getting late. Go to sleep, my little talent scout with sharp eyes.”

“Okay.”

She responded softly, shifted her body, and found a comfortable position in his arms. She slipped her feet between his legs to keep warm and pressed her hands against his chest. His embrace was very warm, and being held like this made her feel extremely comfortable. She always slept especially well like this.

It was only early winter, and it hadn’t snowed yet. Others didn’t find it very cold, but she had a weak constitution and felt chilly.

Especially at night, her hands and feet were ice-cold. Without Gu Jingxi, it would take her a long time to warm up in bed.

Moreover, at this time of year, her old illness would flare up again. Whenever she felt cold, she would have dull aches. Fortunately, she dressed warmly and wrapped herself up well, so it wasn’t too obvious. If it got any colder, she probably wouldn’t be able to endure it.

Gu Jingxi smiled and asked, “A-Yao, are you using me as a hot-water bottle?”

“You’re warm,” she replied, then nuzzled against him affectionately.

He was puzzled. “It’s only early winter and not that cold yet. You already feel this cold? How did you manage in deep winter before?”

She answered, “I’m afraid of the cold. In the past, during deep winter, as long as I had nothing to do, I’d stay in bed unless it wasn’t too cold.”

She had no choice. The charcoal she was given before was smoky and insufficient. Only by lying in bed and hugging a hot-water bottle could she feel comfortable. She would read in bed to pass the time. Otherwise, she might catch a cold and need half a month to recover. But now she was in the Gu family. Who would dare to skimp on charcoal in Weirui Pavilion? So this winter would be much better.

Gu Jingxi practiced martial arts and wasn’t afraid of the cold. He also had no experience raising a girl, so he didn’t know they could be so sensitive to cold. He suddenly thought of a fine white fox fur he had obtained last year. It would be perfect to make her a fox-fur cloak. The white color would suit her well.

Sleepiness crept in. Meng Jinyao yawned, closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep in his arms.

Hearing her steady breathing, Gu Jingxi soon followed her into slumber.

The next morning.

Because Gu Xuanling was getting married, Gu Jingxi, as her uncle, had three days off. Taking advantage of the free time, he decided to take his wife out for a walk. Staying at home all the time was dull. He could read to pass time, but she preferred liveliness.

As soon as they got into the carriage, he placed a small hand warmer into her hands. She was surprised. “When did you have this prepared?”

He touched her hand. It wasn’t icy, but a bit cool. “Aren’t you afraid of the cold? Holding this is just right.”

She felt warm inside and said softly, pointing at her padded sleeves, “I’m wearing warm sleeves. I won’t be cold.” Then, feeling a bit ungrateful, she quickly added, “But this is even warmer. Thank you, husband.”

He asked gently, “Is there anywhere you’d like to go?”

She thought for a moment. “My lip balm and face cream are almost used up. Since we’re out, we can buy some.”

He immediately told the driver to go to Zhuyan Pavilion. It sold cosmetics, skincare ointments, and perfumes. The quality was excellent, and business was always booming.

When they arrived, a familiar, eager voice sounded ahead of them: “Gu Yaoling, you came at the right time—help me out in an emergency!”