Guo Shao said: "It's too much to say that you are discarded like a worn-out broom. I just returned to Tokyo at the beginning of the year and saw you upstairs outside my door. I ignored you because I really didn't dare to provoke you."
Li curled her lips and said: Am I a ferocious beast or a bird of prey that scares you so much
It's not fear, it's escape. I have to consider the consequences. Guo Shao frowned and said, do you think I feel good when I treat you like that? I still remember it very clearly. It happened to start snowing that day, and the scene at that time often lingers in my mind. When I walked to the door, I looked back at the place upstairs where I had seen you, but you were no longer there. I had an indescribable feeling in my heart. I have looked at the building diagonally opposite when I went out more than once.
After hearing this, Li's tone gradually changed and she said quietly: Is what you said true? Why didn't you tell me? I thought you always despised me and didn't even want to look at me straight in the eye.
Guo Shao shook his head and said: Can I still tell a lie? It's just that you are a woman of good family, and I provoked you. I had to think about what to do next. I found that I couldn't go on, so I avoided me. But I found that doing so was not a good idea. If you let something hang in other people's minds, it will not be solved and it will always be a problem. I have to talk it out and solve it.
He stood up, opened the curtains, and looked at the drizzle outside. He let go of her hand and paced back and forth in the tea room, muttering: If I marry you, I can't marry into the Fu family. Not only will I face troubles beyond my ability, but I will also let down another person. If I let go like this, I will feel very uncomfortable when I think of you being with someone else. The last thing I want to see is that you have a relationship with Zhao San. What should I do
Guo Shao pondered and said: Don't worry, give me some time, let me think about what is the most appropriate way to do it.
Just as he said this, Guo Shao suddenly heard a noise behind him. When he turned around, Li was very close to him with red eyes. Suddenly, a fresh fragrance filled his nose. Although Li's dress and temperament were not bright, she had a gentle and elegant temperament, which was particularly attractive. Guo Shao's brain was hot, and he felt as if a surge of blood rushed to his head, and his scalp was numb.
Li said gently: "I don't know Zhao San. I have never seen him. Even my father and mother have never mentioned him. I don't know where you heard about him and why you mentioned him."
She trembled again and said: "General Guo, don't worry, I will never have anyone else. I told you a long time ago. You don't believe it yourself, and you insist on saying that it's all about falling apart and going away quickly. I've known you for more than a year, and I've missed you every day. I've never been away, so it's obvious that all the things you said were fabricated by you. I don't believe what you said."
The lady's soft words concealed her feelings, and Guo Shao's heart surged with impulse, but he gritted his teeth and held back. He hurriedly wanted her to stand away, but he was at a loss in a hurry and pressed on the side of her chest. He felt his hand go soft, and his mind buzzed, almost blank.
He said hurriedly: "Let's sit down and talk it over. There's no door here, and we're at your doorstep, so we're afraid of being seen by acquaintances. I treat your father like a brother, and I can't easily break trust. Even if I want to do something, I have to tell him first."
What are you going to do? Li asked softly.
Guo Shao:
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. He thought of finding a place to rest under the pretext of being tired. Then, as they were a single man and a single woman, he would hug Madam Li and she would probably not resist. Then he could go even further. But these were only thoughts he could think about.
Finally, Li was able to calm down, and then he asked the maid to take her back to the mansion. Guo Shao let out a long sigh, threw away his straw hat, and fled with his followers in the rain. The cold drizzle flew on his forehead, gradually calming him down. There was really no good way to deal with this matter for the time being. Should I tell Li Chuyun: Give your daughter to me as a concubine
One thing was almost clear: Li Chuyun and Li Niangzi had no contact with Zhao San and others. It was possible that Zhao San happened to see them at some point, but Li Niangzi didn't pay attention. Guo Shao believed that Li Chuyun was knowledgeable and could see clearly the competitive relationship between himself and the people in the Palace Front Department. He knew it in his heart.
However, Zhao San and Zhao Pu had already made Guo Shao on guard, but the powerful lord Chai Rong was still there, so he couldn't act rashly; now Guo Shao and Zhao Kuangyin were both on the same side, and if he didn't follow the rules, the consequences would be unpredictable. Guo Shao thought he had to keep his composure, as he didn't see the opportunity yet.
After walking for a long time, he finally remembered: What did he go out for today
He immediately found the direction to go to the Dong family to discuss the marriage proposal. Guo Shao was brought into the living room of the outer courtyard, and soon Mrs. Gao came to meet him. Seeing Guo Shao, she smiled warmly, just like a family member.
When Guo Shao looked at her, he felt that Mrs. Gao was as charming as a young lady. Her eyes carried the charm unique to a mature woman. Her gaze on him was like a spring breeze blowing on his face, or like a pair of invisible hands caressing him. The feeling was very strong.
He quickly calmed down, thinking that it was his fault, and felt a little embarrassed, his face even slightly blushed. Looking at the table, he put a package on the table and said simply: I heard that gifts are also required for marriage proposals, so I brought some things, and I will have to let my sister worry about this matter. There are some rules here, and I hope my sister will remind me from time to time.
Mrs. Gao smiled and said: "It will be easy if both families are interested. If not, what's the point of being polite?"
Sister Yi is right. Guo Shao nodded seriously.
Mrs. Gao glanced outside the door and said: It's almost noon, Brother Guo will have dinner at home, I have just asked my maid to prepare a table of wine and food.
Guo Shao hurriedly postponed and said: "Don't bother, sister, tell me what we should do and prepare next." After that, I said goodbye.
Madam Gao pretended to be angry and said: You are being so polite again. The food and wine are ready. We are the only ones at home, and your nephew is in the army. You want me to finish the whole table of food and wine by myself
When Guo Shao heard her mention her nephew, he almost lost his breath.
Mrs. Gao said again: "You, don't be so flustered. If you have something to say, take your time to talk. You should learn from those high-ranking people who usually live a good life with luxurious clothes and delicious food, and also handle their work well. Now there are hundreds of flowers blooming in my courtyard, and the scenery is beautiful. Later, we, the sister and brother, will drink and appreciate the flowers while talking about those things. Isn't it comfortable?"
After hearing this, Guo Shao no longer delayed and nodded, saying: My sister is right.
The two of them left the living room of the outer courtyard under the guidance of the servants and entered a cave door on the side. As expected, there were all kinds of flowers and trees planted inside. The drizzle was colorful and full of graceful and beautiful scenery. Guo Shao smiled and said: Sister Yi must enjoy the blessings in the future to make up for the sufferings she suffered in the past.
Mrs. Gao said: If you hadn't rescued me, I would be living a life worse than death.
I did a good job on this matter and I did it willingly. Sister-in-law, don't worry about it anymore. Guo Shao said with a smile.
After the maids delivered the wine and food to a house, Madam Gao ordered a clay stove to be brought in to warm the wine. The two chatted and enjoyed the flowers while eating and drinking. Guo Shao was originally upset, so he indulged in drinking to make himself feel better. The wine was warmed in hot water, and the spicy feeling was reduced, making it taste more mellow. Guo Shao was drunk without noticing that he could not stand up, and his face was flushed.
Madam Gao asked the servants to clear the table. After a while, the maids beside her put tea and snacks on the table. She waved her hand and said: You all leave, my brother and I have something to discuss.
Guo Shao was dizzy. She talked for a long time about the rules of marriage proposal and etiquette, but he didn't hear a word clearly. Seeing this, Mrs. Gao sighed and said: I'm afraid it's useless to talk to you now. I'll take Brother Guo to take a rest and take a nap, and we'll talk again in the afternoon.
Guo Shao also felt dizzy, and wanted to stand up after hearing this. He finally stood up by holding on to the table. For a moment, the world was spinning and his feet felt weak. At this moment, he suddenly felt his arm go limp, and Mrs. Gao held his arm and put it on her shoulder.
The two of them staggered into a side room, and Mrs. Gao helped Guo Shao around the screen with difficulty, lifted the bead curtain and entered the warm room, complaining: "Brother Guo is so heavy."
When she reached the bed, she heard Madam Gao's soft cry. Guo Shao's arm was on her shoulders, and when he fell down, he took her down with him. She fell on Guo Shao's chest, and her neck touched Guo Shao's mouth.
Guo Shao suddenly felt warm in his arms, and his mouth and nose pressed against her neck, and he could smell an unbearable fragrance. At this time, Madam Gao struggled to get up, but Guo Shao hugged her slender waist and said incoherently: Sister, don't leave.
Mrs. Gao scolded softly: Let go of me now. You still call me sister. It seems you are not drunk yet.
Guo Shao was addicted to the soft touch and the unique smell of women, and was unwilling to let go, so he said: Aren’t you Xiaohong
I am still Xiao Zi. Oh, Brother Guo, you can't do this. Mrs. Gao struggled, but she had drunk a lot of wine and had no strength.
Guo Shao's whole body was hot and his strength was weak, but it was still easy for him to hold her waist. He held her waist tightly and kissed Mrs. Gao's soft and delicate neck. The more he did this, the more he couldn't control himself, and his mind was full of beautiful thoughts.
Mrs. Gao said angrily: You are drunk, let me go first and talk after you sober up.
Guo Shao said: "Just let me hug you for a while, I'll be fine after a while." Then Madam Gao sighed with pity and helplessness, and she didn't move for a while.
Unexpectedly, she said in a tearful tone: What did you say just now? Take your hand out of your skirt. You are getting more and more outrageous. She reached down and grabbed Guo Shao's wrist and pulled it out. But even though Guo Shao was drunk, the muscles in his arms were as solid as a mountain with a little effort. Gao's weak strength was useless. Guo Shao begged her again: You are all swaying in front of me, do you think I am a eunuch? Just obey me and stop being so distant.