My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 81 A Bad Night's Sleep
Why are you still talking about Cao Cao? Cao Cao is here.

Cui Ming's throat was a little dry, and she looked at Hongye who was standing beside her in panic.

It is always a taboo to talk about your master behind his back.

What's more, they are discussing such private matters.

Cuiming, who has always been cautious and prudent, doesn't know what to do.

Lord Gu was getting closer and closer, looking nonchalant, but in a few steps he was already in front of the two of them, and asked in a cold voice: "But what does Madam have to say?"

Cui Ming: “…”

Hongye bowed first.

Cui Ming also followed suit and bowed.

Then Hongye said, "My Lord, my Lady has been making a fuss from morning till night today and is a little tired, so she is going to rest first. Originally, my Lady had something to tell my Lord, but she thought it was not a big deal and it would be in time for my Lord to tell her when he returns from the camp. My Lady also said..."

"say what?"

Lord Gu was a tall man, and when he stood in front of the two of them, he blocked half of the light from the sheep-horn lamps under the eaves. His handsome face was shrouded in a halo, making it difficult to see clearly.

But Cuiming just felt scared.

Hongye said, "Madam said that it is good for the Marquis to be eager to learn, but don't learn too late. The ice is not formed in a day, and this book cannot be finished in one night. The Marquis should take it to the camp and read it slowly."

Lord Gu’s body froze.

After half a day, Fang asked, "Anything else?"

Hongye said, "No more. My Lord, do you want me to ask the kitchen to send hot water to the side room?"

Lord Gu said, "Okay."

Cui Ming felt that Lord Gu's handsome face seemed even colder, but fortunately she did not pursue the gossip they had about her master behind his back. Thank God, is this over?
Did the Marquis not hear it at all?

Gu Jinghui glanced at the two trembling maids calmly, snorted softly, and turned to walk towards the side room.

Hongye whispered, "My Lord, you love me and my dog, so you don't blame me for being too talkative."

These words destroyed Cui Ming's hope.

"You mean the Lord heard it?"

Hongye said, "Of course. Sixteen asked me to stop talking about the Marquis behind his back. I didn't understand at the time. Later, the Marquis scolded me a few times. The young lady also said that the Marquis was brave and agile, so he must have extraordinary hearing. The young lady never makes mistakes. If she says that the Marquis can hear it, then the Marquis must be able to hear it."

Cui Ming: “…”

Gu Jinghui's expression eased a little when he entered the side room. He thought he could enter the main house today, but he didn't expect that he would be implicated by his sixth brother and could only live in the side room.

On the table was also placed the "Spring and Autumn Annals", which had been asked to leave the main room along with him.

Could it be that he also wanted to learn from Guan Yu and read the Spring and Autumn Annals for a whole night? Guan Yu was doing this to protect his sister-in-law, but what about him?
This is his legally married wife.

Gu Jinghui angrily picked up the book and turned a page, thinking to himself, "How can a man like you be stumped by such a trivial matter?"

The maid knocked on the door and asked, "My Lord, would you like to bring in some hot water?"

Gu Jinghui put down the book he had only read one line of and said, “Come in.”

The door opened, and four maids came in unsteadily carrying water, obviously struggling.

When they put it down and prepared to leave, Gu Jinghui asked, "Where's Cui Ming?"

After a while, Cui Ming was called in, full of doubt. Looking at the large barrel of hot water in the middle of the side room, she was at a loss as to what to do.

Gu Jinghui narrowed his narrow eyes, his sharp gaze seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, and asked in a low and stern voice: "Madam, did you often recite poems and paint before you got married?"

Cui Ming said tremblingly, "My Lord, yes."

"Madam, have any of your poems left your boudoir?"

Cui Ming looked up in shock. Through the steam, Lord Gu's face was a little blurry and she couldn't make out anything. "Is there anything?" Lord Gu asked again.

Cui Ming pondered, "Madam rarely shows her poetry talent in public. Only the young master, the young master, and a few young ladies who like to recite poetry know that Madam likes to write poetry."

Lord Gu nodded and said, "You go."

Cuiming went to ask Hongye after she left the side room. Hongye had just finished washing up and was yawning and shaking the mat, preparing to go to sleep. When she heard this, her sleepiness disappeared and she asked, "My Lord, you went to the upper room, why are you asking these questions when you come back?"

"Is it possible that someone is spreading rumors about the young lady? Or is it possible that someone is spreading the poem written by the young lady?"

The two sat facing each other worriedly, not knowing whether they should wake Qin Yuan up or tell her now.

"What do you think of the Marquis's expression?"

"I can't tell."

They both sighed at the same time.

Hongye collapsed on the mat and said helplessly, "Go to sleep, go to sleep. Miss has always been sensible in what she does. Nowadays, there are many women who can recite poems. I heard from Miss that several daughters of high-ranking officials have printed poetry collections and are being sold. Our Miss just doesn't like to be in the limelight, otherwise I think she is not worse than others."

Cuiming is worried.

But calling Qin Yuan up just for this is not a good idea. I wonder what the Marquis will think.

The Marquis asked her in person, but did not tell her to keep it a secret from the young lady.

Obviously, he was not worried at all that she would tell the lady.

But why did Lord Gu ask this?

Cui Ming tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. After a while, she heard Hongye's heavy breathing and the occasional sound of grinding her teeth.

She really wanted to shake the red leaves.

But in the end, I fell asleep in a daze.

The next day, Cui Ming got up early. When she saw Lord Gu leaving Wutong Garden, she immediately waited outside the main door, waiting to help Qin Yuan wash and dress.

After waiting for a while, Qin Yuan stood up and called for help.

Cui Ming hurried in with hot water.

Seeing that she had two big dark circles under her eyes, Qin Yuan asked curiously, "What happened last night?"

Cui Ming sighed and said, "When the Marquis came back from the upper room, he asked me if my young lady's poems had been spread outside. Hongye and I whispered about it for half the night, but we didn't know what the Marquis was going to do."

Cui Ming got anxious and kept saying "I'm here, I'm here" and didn't care anymore.

Qin Yuan lowered his brows and thought carefully.

Cui Ming helped her dress while she told her what happened last night. Finally, she said, "I wonder if the Marquis said this because of some rumors..."

Qin Yuan's mind moved, and she had a guess. She smiled and said, "Hurry up and comb my hair. The Marquis has gone to the camp today, so we'll go to eat in my mother's small kitchen."

Cui Ming: “…”

Seeing that Qin Yuan didn't seem to care, Cui Ming calmed down. She helped Qin Yuan wash up as usual, then picked up the comb and combed her hair carefully.

Before she had finished combing her hair, the curtain suddenly slammed and the sound of heavy boots could be heard.

Cui Ming turned around in surprise and saw Lord Gu walking in. He had bare strong arms and was only wearing a wet undershirt. He had a black sweatband tied around his forehead, which was also soaked.

The whole room suddenly became cramped.

"Master Hou..."

Cui Ming bowed quickly.

Gu Jinghui responded calmly, “Where’s Hongye? Tell someone to fetch some water. I need to take a bath, change clothes, and have dinner with my wife.”

(End of this chapter)