SGEIRS -Chapter 295 My Husband Is Seductive

At night.

Meng Jinyao lay on her stomach on the bed, propping her head with one hand and tilting her face to look at him. Smiling brightly, she said, “Congratulations, Husband. You’re about to become a grandfather.”

Seeing the mischievous smile on her face, Gu Jingxi knew she was secretly gloating—taking pleasure in Xiuming becoming a father. This little rascal was really not someone to offend. Once you upset her, she would remember it for a long time and never miss a chance to mock you.

Gu Jingxi replied, “A-Yao is about to become a grandmother too.”

Her smile did not fade. She asked again, “What do you think about this?”

Without hesitation, Gu Jingxi said, “What else can I think? Of course, I look at it with both eyes.”

Meng Jinyao froze for a moment, then burst into laughter. “I didn’t expect my husband to have such a sense of humor.”

Gu Jingxi’s expression stiffened slightly as he looked at her meaningfully. “Are you saying I used to be dull and boring?”

“I never thought that, and I never said that,” Meng Jinyao giggled. “You’re the one who said it yourself.”

She laughed so hard her body trembled.

Gu Jingxi reached out, pulled her into his arms, and lightly pinched her cheeks. He said solemnly, “After bullying our son, you’re not allowed to bully me anymore. Understand?”

Hearing this, Meng Jinyao laughed even louder. Nestling into his arms, she held his face and rubbed it. “Now that our son isn’t here, I’ll bully you first to vent my anger.”

Seeing her acting like a child, Gu Jingxi felt happy too and played along. A young girl should be carefree and lively like this, not always restrained and pretending to be mature.

Meng Jinyao kneaded his face for a long while. When she saw his fair cheeks slightly reddened, she became momentarily dazed.

His night robe had been loosened by her teasing, revealing his alluring collarbones. His cheeks were flushed from her rubbing, and he gazed at her gently with a smile, lying there motionless, as if letting her do whatever she pleased.

She swallowed and said awkwardly, “Husband, you look quite seductive when you blush.”

Gu Jingxi was caught off guard by her teasing. He froze for a moment, then laughed. “You’re clearly a young girl. Why do you act like some little rogue flirting with respectable women?”

Meng Jinyao said seriously, “Why don’t you look in the mirror? You really are quite seductive.”

Gu Jingxi’s expression paused. Then he lowered his head and kissed her. After a long while, he let her go. Seeing her dazed eyes, rosy lips, and flushed cheeks, he said hoarsely, “I think A-Yao is even more seductive.”

Hearing this, Meng Jinyao’s face burned even hotter. She glared at him shyly, then, feeling unwilling to lose, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back.

At Qingyu Pavilion, news spread that Gu Xiuming and Li Wan’er had still not reconciled and were still sulking. For several nights in a row, Gu Xiuming had the newly accepted maidservant, Yuan’er, attend to him.

For a time, the servants in the residence were gossiping. They said that Concubine Li, once cherished by the young lord, had become arrogant because she was pregnant and had now fallen out of favor.

The servants’ attitude toward Li Wan’er changed as well. They became much colder and no longer as attentive as before, sometimes even making sarcastic remarks.

After entering the household, Li Wan’er had grown used to being pampered by both the servants and Gu Xiuming. The sharp contrast now left her at a loss.

She also came to understand that in wealthy households, a woman’s life depended entirely on a man. When favored, life was good; when neglected, even servants would look down on her. Fortunately, she was pregnant with the marquis’s grandchild, so no one dared to go too far.

Realizing this, Li Wan’er began worrying about her future. She wanted to win Gu Xiuming back. However, Yuan’er, who had served in noble households for many years, was far more experienced and cunning than her. Before Li Wan’er could say much, Yuan’er could already guess her intentions.

With Yuan’er fanning the flames, Gu Xiuming’s anger grew even stronger, and he became increasingly displeased with Li Wan’er.

Yuan’er smiled and advised, “You’re pregnant, Concubine. You should behave yourself and focus on nurturing the baby. If you give the young lord a son, you’ll rise in status and regain his favor.”

Li Wan’er was so angry that her face twisted. She retorted, “He only looks for you now because I’m pregnant. Do you really think he likes you? If he truly liked you, why would he make you drink contraceptive medicine?”

Yuan’er was speechless for once. “You…”

Li Wan’er sneered. “You’re just a bed maid, yet you dare act arrogant in front of me.”

Yuan’er lowered her voice and said calmly, “And how much better are you than me? You’re just a concubine. The young lord personally promised me that when he takes a legal wife, he’ll promote me to concubine. Then we’ll both be concubines. Who will be nobler than whom?”

Li Wan’er’s pupils shrank. She could hardly believe her ears. Xiuming had clearly said he wouldn’t marry a proper wife. He had said she was innocent and delicate, and that a main wife would bully her. How could he change so quickly?

She blurted out, “Impossible! You’re lying!”

Yuan’er looked at her strangely. She felt that Li Wan’er had been spoiled too much. For men in noble families, taking concubines was normal. How could anyone expect to be the only one forever?

Seeing Yuan’er remain silent, Li Wan’er grew more confident. “You’re lying. You’re just jealous that I’m pregnant and trying to upset me. Do you know how vicious you are?”

Suddenly, Yuan’er knelt with a thud. Crying, she said, “This servant was wrong. Please calm down, Concubine.” As she spoke, she slapped herself. “It’s all my fault for speaking carelessly.”

Li Wan’er was stunned. She subconsciously looked up and saw Gu Xiuming approaching with a dark face. Only then did she understand Yuan’er’s sudden behavior.

Seeing one acting domineering and the other kneeling pitifully, Gu Xiuming became even angrier. He helped Yuan’er up and scolded Li Wan’er: “Wan’er, you used to be gentle and kind, unable even to bear stepping on an ant. Now you torment servants. If you’re dissatisfied with me, tell me directly. What ability is there in bullying someone who can’t resist?”

Li Wan’er tried to explain. “Xiuming, I…”

Gu Xiuming ignored her and left with Yuan’er.

Li Wan’er felt miserable and wronged. Tears streamed down again. She had only refused him once—did he really need to stay angry for so long?

Hongling had once thought that serving a favored concubine would bring her a good life. She hadn’t expected Li Wan’er to fall out of favor in less than a year. Now she could only hope Li Wan’er would bear a son and regain favor.

Seeing her crying pitifully, Hongling comforted her. “Concubine, the young lord is just angry right now. When he calms down, apologize softly and things will return to normal. That Yuan’er is probably just a tool he’s using to provoke you.”

Li Wan’er slowly calmed down.

Hongling added, “It’s noon. Please eat first. You’re carrying two lives now—you can’t starve the child.”

At the mention of the child, Li Wan’er instantly became clear-headed. Men could wait; the child was what mattered. This child could secure her position. If the child grew up capable and successful, she would benefit too.

She nodded repeatedly. “Go set the meal.”

Seeing her regain composure, Hongling felt relieved. At least she knew what was important. She responded quickly and went to prepare the food.