Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Hearing these words, Xu Chengyu turned from shock to anger, and his voice sank: "Gu Yunji, you said just now that you love my daughter, but now you don't want to marry her, so repeatedly and casually, what do you think of her?"

Outside the tent, Xu Shuhua, who was about to return the jade pendant to Gu Yunji, suddenly froze when he vaguely heard the words "I don't want to", his pretty face turned pale instantly, and his fingers trembling slightly while holding the jade pendant.

Gu Yunji didn't know that Xu Shuhua had heard it. Hearing the words, he didn't answer Xu Chengyu's question in a hurry, but asked instead: "I want to ask Mr. Xu first, if you want to betroth Ling Ai to me at this time, do you really appreciate my character and talent?" , or because I know too many hidden things about Miss Xu, so I have to do this?"

Xu Chengyu choked and didn't think about how to answer for a while.

What Gu Yunji said is right, even though he is good in every way, as far as he is concerned, he is still just a young scholar, without any official position or title, and even his family, the Songjiang Gu family, can't talk about how much resources he can provide. , Support and train him as a little bastard.

If Xu Chengyu really valued Gu Yunji, he should teach him more carefully. After a few years, he will make achievements in the scientific examinations and become an official.

Originally, Xu Chengyu also planned this way, but Gu Yunji, a foreigner, knew so many things about Xu Shuhua, he was afraid that if he didn't make a promise in advance, make a marriage, and make everything before it right, his daughter would always be in danger of ruining his reputation.

Of course, the most important thing is that Xu Chengyu really appreciates Gu Yunji and believes that he will have a bright future, otherwise, for the sake of Xu Shuhua's reputation, he could suppress Gu Yunji and depose him instead of marrying his daughter to him.

It's just that he feels sorry for the parents of the world, and he is a little anxious.

Seeing Xu Chengyu's silence, Gu Yunji knew that he was right, and couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous and regretful—ridiculous for this world; sorry for Xu Shuhua's life.

He lowered his eyes, endured the soreness in his throat, and said with difficulty: "Mr. Xu, I have always paid great attention to maintaining your daughter's reputation, being careful everywhere, and always paying attention, not only because I love her, but also because I know It is difficult for women in the world to survive, especially for daughters who have not left the court, if they are not careful, they will be smashed to pieces."

Speaking of this, Gu Yunji felt a little disappointed: "I treat it so carefully and love it in every possible way, but it still fails."

Xu Chengyu glanced at him in surprise, and then saw his tone becoming agitated: "If I didn't know these hidden things about Miss Xu, would you marry her to me now? Would you?"

Gu Yunji slumped down, asked himself and answered: "You won't. In the end, she will still be coerced by her reputation, she has no choice."

Xu Chengyu looked at him deeply, and said in a firm tone: "Yes, I really won't. But even without this encounter, it's only a matter of time between you and Shuhua. The reason why I choose to bring it up now is because I value you. I believe you."

"If you really believe in me, you should put this matter aside and train me many times in the future to train me to be your ideal son-in-law, not now."

Gu Yunji leaned over and bowed again, with persistent and firm eyes: "I adore Ms. Xu not only for her body, but also for her heart. I respect everything about her and hope that she has an independent self and more choices. It's not like the dodder flower, attached to others."

Speaking of this, Gu Yunji looked up at Xu Chengyu, and said word by word: "Not to mention anything else, just say that you want to betroth Ling Ai to me, does Miss Xu know? Is she willing? Has she ever personally chosen?" I?"

"She is the first in my heart. How could I not want to marry her? It's just that I am not worthy of her now. If I agreed to you without knowing her intentions, not only would I take advantage of her The suspicion of being in danger is an insult and offense to her personality. Therefore, I don't want to."

Outside the tent, Xu Shuhua's eyebrows trembled slightly, and his pale face became rosy again.She gently played with Gu Yunji's jade pendant, as if something broke in her heart for a moment, causing her chest to swell.

Hearing Gu Yunji's words, Xu Chengyu didn't recover for a long time.

He had confirmed Xu Shuhua's intentions, and felt that she must want to marry Gu Yunji.But after all, he didn't hear his daughter say that she was willing, so Xu Chengyu was somewhat presumptuous.But hasn't it been like this since ancient times?Marriage matters, the order of parents and the words of the matchmaker, men are better, women have never had much choice.

Xu Chengyu opened his mouth and found that his voice was a bit difficult: "So, do you want to leave Shuhua with more choices?"

Gu Yunji nodded slowly but firmly: "Yes. I hope to use time to prove myself, to prove that I am worthy of her. At the same time, I also give her room to change, so that she can be sure that she wants to marry me, but It’s not about being pushed forward with no choice.”

"At least, I won't dare to propose to Miss Xu until I have obtained the honor in the next scientific examination. Before that, I hope you don't bring up this matter again."

Xu Chengyu gave him a complicated look, then heaved a long sigh of relief, and finally agreed: "Okay, I promise you. You keep Shuhua in your heart, and you also hope that you can work hard for her, so that you can really get her as soon as possible. Don't let her down with my approval."

Gu Yunji lowered his head in response, then turned around and exited the tent under Xu Chengyu's signal.

"Xu, Miss Xu? Why are you here?" Seeing Xu Shuhua standing outside, Gu Yunji couldn't react in time.

There was a trace of sadness in Xu Shuhua's exquisite eyebrows and eyes. She raised the corners of her mouth, showing a slightly forced smile, and handed him the Hetian jade pendant Xu Chengyu gave him: "Your jade pendant, I forgot to give it to you before." Turning her thin body, she wanted to leave.

"Miss Xu! Wait a minute..." Gu Yunji knew that Xu Shuhua must have heard it, so he quickly stopped her, "I, I just..."

Xu Shuhua stopped his movements when he heard the words, raised his eyes and looked at him quietly, with a cold tone: "Mr. Gu, I know you are a gentleman with good conduct, and you don't want to do things that persecute others. But my heart for you, you Can't you really feel it?"

As a bystander, Xu Chengyu didn't know the exact extent of the relationship between the two.But Xu Shuhua and Gu Yunji were in the middle of the game, and they had a clear glimpse of each other's thoughts and affections.

Just now Gu Yunji said that he didn't want to rashly agree to the marriage without knowing Xu Shuhua's intentions.But doesn't he really know what Xu Shuhua wants?
"Is it because Young Master Gu doesn't believe me, belittles my feelings, and underestimates my determination; or is it because you change your mind and are extremely cautious about promises, and refuse to take responsibility for my future?"

Gu Yunji's original intention was that Xu Shuhua would not think it through clearly, and if he impulsively entrusted himself to him, he would inevitably regret it later.But in Xu Shuhua's ears, it became another meaning, that is, Gu Yunji was timid, unwilling to make a promise, and unwilling to bear this heavy responsibility.

Hearing this, Gu Yunji's eyes widened suddenly: "No, no, I didn't mean that!"

Xu Shuhua's mind is sensitive and delicate, and she has always been very introverted in terms of emotions. Today, she can take the initiative to say this to Gu Yunji, she has put aside the reservedness of a boudoir daughter, and it is not easy.

Gu Yunji knew that Xu Shuhua was too insecure, that's why he misunderstood himself.He sorted out his emotions, looked straight at the other party's deer-like wet eyes, and said sincerely:
"Miss Xu, I'm not a cowardly person who dare not make promises. I just feel that I am not good enough for you now. Because I love you, I cherish it; because I cherish it, I don't want you to suffer a little grievance, even if this People are myself, and I can't."

He paused, raised his hand to cover his heart, and said slowly: "If Ms. Xu doesn't believe it, I will swear here: as long as Ms. Xu doesn't give up, my love will never change; when I win the gold medal, I will definitely Three letters and six ceremonies, marry Miss Xu through the door."

Seeing his sincere and fiery eyes, Xu Shuhua smiled suddenly, as if a warm current flowed through her heart, warming her limbs and bones, and there was no cold discomfort in her chest.

She raised her eyes and looked back, and replied softly: "Okay, I believe you."

In the night, the flames in the distance danced, covering the blushes on the faces of the two. The young man and the girl stood facing each other, smiling softly and brilliantly, like a pair of lovers.