The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1564: Playing the Guzheng for Brother Chuan to listen to 1564

Chapter 1564: Playing the Guzheng for Brother Chuan to listen to 1564

Xiao Yuchuan’s eyes didn’t even glance her way, "What is there about you that is worth noticing?"

"..." Gongsun Qianru found herself at a loss for words. She remembered the amazed expressions of everyone upon seeing her, the way those rich young Masters fawned over her to win a smile as soon as she appeared at gatherings of nobles and celebrities, and how her talent outshone all the well-bred young ladies in the capital, earning her the title of the most talented woman in the land.

Was she supposed to say she was stunningly beautiful and exceptionally talented herself?

"Brother Chuan, we will be husband and wife later, and I only wish for you to be safe and healthy, to hold Ru’er in your heart; that alone would satisfy me," she said.

The beautiful woman spoke feebly and plaintively, her words devoid of any extravagant desires. Any ordinary man would be moved to take her into his arms upon hearing such words.

Xiao Yuchuan scornfully curled the corner of his lips, "You really are deluded. I’ll tell you the truth, I cannot possibly marry you."

"You!" Gongsun Qianru stared incredulously, her beautiful eyes wide with shock, "Brother Chuan, you must be joking, our wedding date is already set..."

"That was arranged by the Xiao Chonghuan couple, it has nothing to do with me." Xiao Yuchuan sneered, "I just woke up today, and before this, I had been drugged by the Xiao couple. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll call off the marriage."

"You’re joking with me, right?" Gongsun Qianru’s hands trembled, the bowl of cubilose she was holding fell to the ground with a "clang" noise, as if she couldn’t bear the shock, she clutched her forehead and her delicate body swayed.

"Who’s joking with you?"

"Brother Chuan, you..." Gongsun Qianru covered her face crying, "What on earth did I do wrong? Am I not beautiful enough, or not good enough for you to treat me like this?"

"In my eyes, there’s nothing good about you," he stated bluntly.

Gongsun Qianru was truly injured by his words, furiously wishing she could slaughter Xiao Yuchuan, looking down on him and feeling an even stronger desire to conquer him.

When he eventually bowed before her pomegranate skirt, she would make him kneel and declare his love for her! She would have him tell the whole world that he didn’t at all like Su Qingyue, a mere village girl!

Her tears fell quietly as she covered her face and left.

The Maid Xiahe, who was waiting outside the door, hurriedly chased after her, exclaiming, "Young Lady, wait for me..."

After Gongsun Qianru and her servant left, a guard from the Xiao Mansion who had been eavesdropping outside reported the whole conversation to the Xiao Chonghuan couple in the East Garden.

Shen Yun was so worried her hair was about to turn white, "Master, what should we do about Chuan’er’s attitude?"

"This has been going on for a while now. Since Gongsun Qianru hasn’t come to us with her grievances, nor has she made a fuss about returning to the Gongsun Family, it shows that she’s willing to marry Chuan’er and that she doesn’t want to make a scandal out of this," Xiao Chonghuan seemed unhurried.

After hearing this, Shen Yun felt slightly relieved, "From this point of view, Gongsun Qianru can’t afford to lose face over a broken engagement, so one way or another, the marriage is settled."

"Don’t give Chuan’er the antidote to the Soft Bone Powder; let him be weak and powerless. Even if he can get up and move around, he will not have the strength to escape."

...

The day after breakfast, melodious music drifted from the West Garden; the sound of the zither was like a gentle stream, at times light and slow, at times swift and fleet, sometimes resembling jade beads falling onto a plate, crisply delightful to the spirit.

Just by hearing the sound of the zither, one could not help but wonder what sort of exquisite person was capable of playing such wonderfully beautiful music?

The Xiao Chonghuan couple went to the South Garden to see Xiao Yuchuan, but after hearing the music, they first diverted to the West Garden and saw Gongsun Qianru playing the zither in the yard, positioned so that she was the closest to the South Garden.