SGEIRS -Chapter 440 Yu Chuan Confesses

Gu Jingxi froze for a moment and asked hesitantly, “A-Yao, did you see that book?”

Meng Jinyao nodded. “Not only did I see it, I even put it away for you a few days ago so you wouldn’t keep learning bad things. Just now, I wanted to see if you’d noticed it was gone. From what you said, you clearly haven’t.”

There was a hint of mock accusation in her smile. “Husband, I really didn’t expect this. You actually secretly looked for books like that. I used to wonder where you learned all those tricks. After seeing that book, I finally understood.”

Gu Jingxi felt a little embarrassed and coughed lightly. “A-Yao, actually, I didn’t find that book myself. Someone else gave it to me.”

Meng Jinyao felt he was making excuses. She stared at him without blinking and asked slowly, “Then tell me—who gave it to you?”

Gu Jingxi answered honestly, “Physician Wen gave it to me.”

He was telling the truth, but Meng Jinyao didn’t believe a word.

“Husband, you probably don’t lie often, so when you do, it’s full of holes. Physician Wen is such a serious and respectable person, and he’s already old. How could he give you this kind of book? Don’t talk nonsense and damage his reputation.”

Gu Jingxi: “…”

So this was what it felt like when telling the truth was taken as lying.
When had that quack ever been respectable? What decent doctor taught his patients how to be improper?

Meng Jinyao said, “Forget it. I’ll let you off this time. I’ve put that book away. You’re not allowed to learn those messy things anymore.”

Fortunately, she had put it away early. It even taught how to sleep with a pregnant woman. If this rascal studied it again and tried those tricks on her, she really wouldn’t be able to handle it.

“Yes, A-Yao is right. I promise I won’t read it again.”

Gu Jingxi agreed without hesitation. In fact, he had already finished the book, and with his good memory, he had memorized everything. Whether the book was there or not didn’t really matter.

Seeing how readily he agreed, Meng Jinyao was very satisfied.

“I’ve got the travel notes. I’ll go now and won’t disturb you.”

Gu Jingxi took the book from her and said gently, “I don’t have anything else to do. Let me read to you. Listening is fine—staring at words can tire your eyes.”

Meng Jinyao gladly accepted his service.

After leaving the study, she remembered something.

“Husband, the day after tomorrow, the second day of the tenth month, is my second sister’s wedding. We’ll go back to my parents’ home for the banquet.”

Gu Jingxi was a little surprised. “So soon? Who is she marrying?”

“His surname is Deng. He’s from Yangzhou, and his family is in business. Father chose this marriage very carefully.”

Gu Jingxi understood immediately. He knew why his father-in-law had arranged this match.

She continued, “I heard that after the wedding, my brother-in-law will return to Yangzhou, and she’ll go with him. Although she’s marrying down, the Deng family is wealthy and can give her a comfortable life. If she’s smart, she’ll live well.”

Gu Jingxi asked, “Do you think she’s smart?”

“That’s hard to say.” Meng Jinyao shook her head lightly. “I haven’t seen her in half a year. Who knows if she’s become wiser? Whether she lives well is her fate. I won’t interfere in her affairs with Meng Chengxing. I’ll just let things take their course.”

That evening, Yu Chuan asked Chan’er out. She didn’t refuse and went as agreed.

Usually, Yu Chuan was good with words, but when it really mattered, he became mute. Seeing her come over, he got so nervous that he didn’t know what to say and could only stare at her.

Chan’er knew why he had asked her out. Seeing him stand there silently, she glanced at him coolly.

“Why did you ask me here? If there’s nothing, I’m going back.”

“Don’t!”

Yu Chuan hurried forward to block her way.

“I… I saw that the moon looks nice tonight, so I… I wanted to admire it with you.”

Chan’er frowned. “Yu Chuan, tomorrow is the first day of the tenth month.”

He nodded quickly. “Yes, today is the last day of the ninth month.”

“So where’s this ‘nice moon’ coming from?”

“Ah?” He subconsciously looked up.

The sky was full of stars, but there was no moon at all.

Only then did he remember that there was no bright moon at the end of the month. He was so embarrassed he wanted to dig a hole and hide.

Seeing how useless he looked, Chan’er felt both annoyed and helpless.

“You haven’t even said anything yet and you’re already this scared. Do you actually have something to say? If not, I’m leaving.”

“Yes, yes, I do!”

Blushing, Yu Chuan asked, “Chan’er, you… you should know why I asked you out, right?”

“I don’t know,” she replied.

That completely stunned him.

Facing her calm gaze, he grew even more nervous. Without thinking, he stuffed the bundle he was holding into her hands.

“This is… this is everything I’ve saved over the years. All my silver and valuables are inside.”

“And then?” she asked.

Summoning his courage, he said, “Then I’ll save even more in the future and give you a good life. Will you… will you marry me?”

His face was burning red, his palms sweaty, but his eyes were full of sincerity. His affection was almost overflowing.

Chan’er remained silent for a long time. After watching him for a while, she bent down, put the bundle on the ground, and laughed lightly.

“Come on, coward. Make your move.”

Yu Chuan was stunned.

Before he could react, Chan’er had already attacked, and he took a punch.

Even though he didn’t want to fight her, she didn’t let him off.

When she stood still, she looked gentle and refined. Once she moved, she instantly turned into a martial heroine.

Afraid of hurting her, Yu Chuan only defended and didn’t attack.

But her moves were fast, precise, and ruthless.

In the end, he was beaten black and blue before she finally stopped.

He looked at her in confusion. “Chan’er, why did you suddenly beat me?”

Seeing his bruised face and silly expression, she couldn’t help laughing.

“Coward. Do I need a reason to beat you?”

He had gone to propose, only to get beaten up. He felt wronged. But seeing her smile so brightly, her eyes shining and brows curved, he found her incredibly beautiful and couldn’t help himself.

Stammering, he said, “Chan’er… how about you beat me again?”

She twitched at the corner of her mouth and looked at him like he was an idiot.

“It’s late today. Another time.”

He nodded obediently. “O-okay. When you feel like hitting me, just tell me.”

Chan’er: “…”