Chapter 14. Just an Accident

The cool gaze fell on the fingertip of Li Wenxin pointing at Gu Sui. He felt as if his hand had been burned, and instinctively withdrew it.

With Mu Jiulu stepping in, Gu Sui sneered at that foolish brat and was too lazy to take action himself.

Li Changtong quickly arrived at the banquet hall, somewhat at a loss about the situation.

Mu Jiulu’s aura was sharp and intimidating, her eyes as dark as ink, swirling with somber colors.

“Li Changtong, how dare you!”

“What does the Princess mean by that?”

Li Changtong’s gaze moved from her two sons, and when she saw the familiar-looking jade pendant in Li Fuyu’s hand, she inwardly cursed.

“Playing dumb? I won’t beat around the bush with you. My cousin doesn’t have to stay on your Li family’s genealogy. Since you’re so fond of your concubine and illegitimate son, why don’t you write a divorce letter?”

With these words, everyone present was shocked, and Li Changtong felt her heart and guts split.

“Princess, this cannot be done!”

“Why not? The royal family can afford to provide for my cousin’s tablet, and we can certainly raise a Li Fuyu. Why should they suffer in your Li family?”

Mu Jiulu left no room for negotiation. She had originally thought Li Fuyu’s personality was as arrogant as Mu Yi’s and wouldn’t suffer grievances, but she didn’t expect him to live such a life at home.

Li Wenxin dared to come and provoke on the day of his birthday banquet, who knows how arrogant he had been before!

“This… Fuyu hasn’t married yet, Princess, please reconsider!”

“Heh, no need for you to worry about that. From now on, Li Fuyu is a second-rank county lord, and his marriage will be decided by himself.”

Hearing this, Li Fuyu was stunned, while across from him, Li Wenxin was so jealous his eyes were almost spitting fire.

Li Changtong still looked troubled, how had things developed to this point?

“Princess, isn’t this a bit too hasty…”

Mu Jiulu coldly stared at her.

“Li Fuyu is the son of a commandery lord. By rights, you should have requested a county lord title for him long ago. Yet he’s already eighteen, and I haven’t seen you submit a single memorial. I haven’t seen you care for him as much as your illegitimate son, even casually rewarding him with a dowry meant for a concubine.”

Li Changtong felt a chill down her spine and wiped away cold sweat.

Mu Jiulu delivered her final ultimatum: “If I don’t see a sealed divorce letter tomorrow, the Li family might as well cease to exist, understand?”

Gu Sui, looking at her cold and dashing appearance, felt all his previous anger turn into pink bubbles.

This is what you call a sense of security!

Noticing Gu Sui’s gaze, Mu Jiulu discreetly changed her angle, leaving him with a view of her most perfect profile.

She had to let him know that she was someone he could rely on.

Li Changtong was still struggling. She looked towards Li Fuyu beside Mu Yi, playing the family card.

“Fuyu, quickly explain to the Regent Princess. Things aren’t like this. How could Mother be willing to divorce your father…”

Li Fuyu had already recovered from his previous state of trembling anger, his tone devoid of any emotion.

“I’ve long wanted to leave the Li family.”

Now that Ninth Aunt was standing up for him, he would be a fool to keep compromising himself.

Hearing this, Li Changtong’s heart sank. Gu Sui patted Li Fuyu’s shoulder approvingly and said softly.

“Go pack your things. We’ll find another place to celebrate your birthday. Don’t be upset anymore.”

Li Fuyu nodded, and Mu Yi left the banquet hall with him. At this point, no matter how much Li Changtong tried to stop them, it was useless.

Soon, Li Fuyu’s attendants had packed his things. Before leaving, Mu Jiulu gave Li Changtong one last look, her voice cool.

“Lord Li, take care of yourself.”

Li Changtong collapsed into a chair, muttering that it was all over.

At the gate of the Li mansion, Li Fuyu took a deep breath and looked at the main gate one last time.

“Thank you, Ninth Aunt, for standing up for Fuyu.”

He thanked her sincerely. Mu Jiulu gave a faint “mm” in response.

If it weren’t for his good relationship with Gu Sui, she wouldn’t have gone to such lengths for a cousin’s son.

“Where are you going now? Come back to the palace with me,” Mu Yi said.

Li Fuyu shook his head in refusal.

“There are too many rules in the palace. I don’t want to go there.”

After saying this, he looked towards Gu Sui again.

“Brother Sui, can I go back with you?”

Mu Jiulu’s gaze snapped over.

“Sure, the Gu residence is big enough. There’s plenty of room.”

Mu Jiulu secretly gritted her teeth, her gaze towards Li Fuyu suddenly becoming a bit murky.

“No need to trouble Young Master Gu. Mu Yi, take him to your place.”

Mu Jiulu spoke up. Li Fuyu opened his mouth but didn’t dare to directly contradict her.

“Come on, you should respect his own wishes,” Gu Sui said, his peach blossom eyes narrowing slightly, as if he was plotting something.

“If you’re worried, you can come and check on him anytime.”

Li Fuyu nodded vigorously at the first half of his sentence, but couldn’t agree with the latter half.

He would rather the Ninth Aunt didn’t come to see him.

He couldn’t bear it!

“Imperial Sister is so busy every day, where would she find the time…”

“If that’s the case, then let’s do as Young Master Gu says.”

Mu Yi: “???”

He looked at Mu Jiulu in surprise. Since when had his Imperial Sister become so easy to persuade?

A fleeting look of triumphant joy flashed in Gu Sui’s eyes.

The two young men exchanged glances, both feeling that something seemed off about the situation.

At the Gu residence, Gu Tingsong originally had objections to the Regent Princess’s visit.

But after hearing about Li Fuyu’s situation, she sighed for a long time. She strongly supported Mu Jiulu’s decisive action in making Li Changtong divorce.

“Fuyu, just stay comfortably at the Gu residence. I’ll have people clean out the courtyard next to Sui’s for you today.”

Li Fuyu, eating the simple cake Gu Sui had made himself, smiled sweetly upon hearing this.

“Thank you, Aunt. Can I stay in the same courtyard as Brother Sui?”

He asked, blinking his eyes. Before Gu Tingsong could answer, a low voice had already responded.

“No.”

Gu Tingsong looked over: “The affairs of my Gu family, no need for the Regent Princess to trouble herself, right?”

Mu Jiulu put down her spoon and said seriously.

“Fuyu is now a county lord after all. It wouldn’t be proper for him to be cramped in the same courtyard with someone else all the time.”

Gu Tingsong raised an eyebrow: “Does the Regent Princess still care about propriety?”

Gu Sui: “……”

Sitting in the middle, he picked up some food with his chopsticks for the two on either side of him and spoke up.

“Aren’t we celebrating Fuyu’s birthday? We can discuss these things later, no rush.”

Only then did Gu Tingsong and Mu Jiulu quiet down and silently start eating.

Li Fuyu poked Mu Yi beside him, but he, who had been eating non-stop, hadn’t even realized what had happened and looked over at him in confusion.

“Why are you poking me?”

All eyes turned towards them. Li Fuyu laughed awkwardly.

“It’s nothing, just accidentally bumped into you.”

Mu Yi: How strange.

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In the end, Li Fuyu did end up staying in the courtyard next to Gu Sui’s.

This courtyard was no smaller than his one in the Li residence. Although he was a bit disappointed that he couldn’t stay in the same courtyard as Brother Sui, he was still satisfied.

At least he didn’t have to see those nauseating people every day anymore.

Mu Jiulu was also satisfied.

However, what satisfied her even more was that when she was about to leave, Gu Sui voluntarily offered to see her off.

The two walked in front, with Mu Yi following behind, lost in thought.

It seemed… the Gu family wasn’t so abominable after all. At the very least, their food was delicious.

Especially that soft little cake today, he had never eaten anything like it before.

Thinking this way, when Mu Yi looked towards Gu Sui in front, he didn’t feel as much hostility anymore.

The two walked side by side, one wearing a crimson brocade robe, the other a deep blue cloak. At first glance, they actually looked somewhat compatible.

Mu Yi was shocked by his own thoughts.

However, what he didn’t notice was Gu Sui’s restless left hand under the cloak.

He wanted so badly to hold her hand.

Gu Sui slowly extended his hand, his gaze lowering, searching for her direction.

Afraid that too big a movement would startle her, he was extremely careful.

Mu Jiulu walked straight ahead, seemingly casually swinging her arms.

She missed Gu Sui’s attempts to grab her hand several times, but also lightly brushed against his palm multiple times.

The slight touches made Gu Sui’s heart itch, wanting nothing more than to directly grasp her constantly moving hand.

Why was it so difficult to just hold her hand?

They used to intertwine their fingers all the time before.

Sigh, it was his fault for not cherishing it.

After two or three more brushes, with his palm slightly hot and feeling a bit guilty, Gu Sui used his left hand to scratch his hair.

Before they knew it, they had reached the gate.

“Princess.”

Yan Wu and the carriage were waiting outside. Mu Jiulu had Mu Yi get in the carriage first.

“Be careful on your way back, pay attention to safety.”

Gu Sui said softly, his two restless hands rubbing against each other.

Ah, ah, ah, not being able to hold her hand was so frustrating!

Mu Jiulu gave an “mm” in response before turning to get in the carriage. Gu Sui watched her back longingly.

Mu Jiulu stepped steadily onto the first step, but her next step was a bit further, landing on the edge of the step.

The snow-covered steps were a bit slippery. Gu Sui watched as a crimson figure fell towards him.

“Princess!”

Yan Wu exclaimed. Gu Sui quickly stepped forward and caught her steadily.

His right hand grasped her wrist, the scorching temperature making him involuntarily shrink back a bit.

The fragrant scent rushed into his nose. He greedily took a deep breath before slowly releasing her.

“I told you to be careful.”

His voice carried a slight reproach. If he hadn’t been quick enough just now, she would have fallen!

After steadying herself, Mu Jiulu coughed lightly with her fist against her lips.

“It was just an accident. I’m leaving.”

With that, Mu Jiulu got into the carriage, pushing Mu Yi, who had just poked his head out after hearing the commotion, back inside.

Yan Wu also sat at the front of the carriage, her eyes full of confusion.

Since when did accidents like slipping happen to the Princess?

Strange.

Inside the carriage, Mu Jiulu rubbed her wrist, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile.

Mu Yi, sitting opposite her, looked curiously.

“What exactly happened to Imperial Sister just now?”

“Nothing.”

Mu Yi didn’t believe it: “Tch, it must have something to do with Gu Sui.”

Mu Jiulu raised her eyes slightly: “You’re not allowed to cause him trouble in the future, and don’t let me hear you say things like he’s not worthy of me again. Otherwise, it won’t be as simple as copying ‘The Analects’ ten times, you hear me?”

Mu Yi took a deep breath, feeling a bit depressed.

“Why?”

Mu Jiulu glanced at him and said decisively.

“Because he’s your future brother-in-law.”

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My Clingy Little Husband (Female-dominant)

One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.

Introduction:

One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.

One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.

As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.

From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.

But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.

Mini scene 1:

One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.

Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”

Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”

Mini scene 2:

After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.

Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.

Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”

Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”

Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.

[Reading Guide]

1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.

2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.

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