My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 177 A Principled Little 5

"Yueyue?" Wei Dongning stepped forward and greeted her, "What brings you here to see me today?"

The two of them hadn't seen each other for a while.

The main reason is that Zhong Shuyue is about to marry into the royal family, and the palace has sent tutors to guide her in etiquette, so she has no time to come out and play with Wei Dongning.

Wei Dongning originally thought they would only be able to meet after she and Su Yizhuo got married, but she didn't expect her to come looking for her today.

"I wanted to talk to you." Zhong Shuyue's expression looked even more melancholy than Wei Dongning's.

Wei Dongning quickly took her arm and led her back to her courtyard: "Let's go inside and talk. Xiao Fu, go and ask the kitchen to send over some snacks and brew a pot of tea."

"Yes, young mistress." Xiao Fu went back to her room to get the tea canister and then headed to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Baoxing was also idly peeling vegetable leaves.

Seeing Xiao Fu walk in, she greeted her listlessly, "Sister Xiao Fu."

"You're already missing Qianrong as soon as he left?" Xiao Fu teased, seeing her listless appearance, before giving instructions on the important matter Wei Dongning had just entrusted to her: "Miss Zhong is visiting, and the young mistress has asked us to send some pastries over."

Baoxing shifted her body slightly to the side, revealing the steaming pot behind her: "The red bean paste in the pot will be ready soon. I'll make some translucent rice cakes later, which I think Miss Zhong will like."

Do you need my help?

"It's alright, it'll be done soon. The rest of the ingredients are ready."

Xiao Fu didn't stand on ceremony with her: "Okay, then I'll brew the tea and send it over first. You can just send it over after you've finished making it."

"no problem."

After being pulled to sit on the couch by Wei Dongning, Zhong Shuyue kept hugging Xiao Wu and playing with its paw pads.

Wei Dongning was not in a hurry.

Xiao Wu had just told her why Zhong Shuyue had come to see her: "With such a serious flood, the Emperor has decided to postpone her wedding with your brother for a month."

This also happened yesterday, but when Wei Dongning learned that Gu Peiyan was leaving, she was in a low mood, so Xiao Wu didn't rush to tell her.

Anyway, even if we don't say it, everyone will find out soon enough.

Yesterday evening, Su Yizhuo personally delivered the Emperor's decree and compensation to the Zhong family to the Zhong family.

Zhong Shuyue greeted them with great joy.

She thought he was coming to confirm if anything was missing from the wedding banquet, but instead received this message.

Zhong Shuyue could understand the Emperor's decision, but she still felt somewhat sad.

But in front of Su Yizhuo, she could only pretend to be nonchalant and comfort him: "Right now, disaster relief is the priority. Our business is not urgent."

Only after he left did she dare to let the sadness in her heart envelop her.

After much thought, she decided to talk to Wei Dongning.

After finishing two pieces of translucent rice cakes, Zhong Shuyue slowly spoke: "I understand that national affairs should take precedence over family affairs, but I feel a little empty inside because things that I've been preparing for for so long have been postponed for so long."

Before Wei Dongning could reply, Zhong Shuyue continued, "It's strange, I was quite sad before I came to find you, but after sitting here for a while, I feel much better."

Xiao Wu raised her head mournfully, struggled to get out of her arms, and slipped away to a place away from them to tidy up her ruffled fur: "Ningbao, what kind of habit do your brother and his wife have? They both like to torment me, this little kitten. It's not like they don't have any at home."

Upon hearing Xiao Wu's words, Wei Dongning couldn't help but smile.

He coughed lightly to suppress the upturned corners of his mouth, refilled Zhong Shuyue's empty teacup, and then said, "Then come visit me more often when you have time."

"Why don't you lend me Xiao Wu for a few days? I feel like it did more good work." Zhong Shuyue's mood improved, and she started joking with Wei Dongning.

As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up and pretended to reach out her "claws" to Xiao Wu, who had already groomed her.

Startled, Xiao Wu let out a pitiful "meow" and jumped to a spot out of Ningbao's reach: "Ningbao, please save me!"

"Don't worry, she won't take you away." Wei Dongning munched on a pastry, watching their lively interaction.

Fortunately, Zhong Shuyue was just teasing Xiao Wu and didn't really intend to take it away.

But I still chased it around the room before letting it lie back down.

"Ningbao, you're so unfair! Humph!" Xiao Wu lay back down in her little nest, panting, and looked at Wei Dongning with a reproachful gaze.

It was as if she were a heartless woman who had abandoned it.

If that's the case, then don't blame it for being uncooperative.

It's not a kitten that's like a persimmon; it's very principled!

Ningbao shouldn't expect to hear any news about Gu Peiyan from her today.

After chatting idly with Wei Dongning for a while, Zhong Shuyue's expression finally returned to a cheerful state.

This also somewhat lessened Wei Dongning's sadness at Gu Peiyan's departure.

During lunch, Zhong Shuyue glanced at the food in front of her and, on a whim, suggested to Wei Dongning, "Ningning, would you like to have a drink with me?"

Their first meeting was sparked by alcohol, and now she suddenly felt a strong urge to relive that moment.

Wei Dongning clearly understood the deeper meaning of her words very quickly, and looked at her with a smile in her eyes as she replied, "Sure, should I invite a few more pretty girls to come and dance? Hmm, we also need to invite a few more to accompany us on the music."

"That feeling is good!"

"Okay, wait a moment, I'll make the arrangements."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and laughed.

Drinking, listening to music, watching dances, etc., are all just empty talk between the two of them.

Not to mention that the current time is not suitable for people of their status to have fun like this.

Even under normal circumstances, Wei Dongning was genuinely worried that doing these things in the Gu residence would cause Gu Song to develop high blood pressure.

Xiao Wu ignored their eye contact and laughter, and was overjoyed when she heard them say they were going to invite someone to dance.

After waiting for a long time without seeing Sister Xiaofu go out to arrange these matters, she jumped onto the stool next to Wei Dongning.

Zhong Shuyue couldn't understand what Xiao Wu was saying. Hearing its meows, she reached out and rubbed its head: "Is Xiao Wu hungry?"

"Don't worry about it. There's a big piece of meat in its bowl, it won't be hungry." Wei Dongning fooled Zhong Shuyue, while also explaining to Xiao Wu in her mind, "We're not really going to invite someone to dance. If you want to watch, wait until Yueyue gets home, then you can turn on the video and we can watch it together."

"It can be done!"

"Oh, by the way, my dear Xiao Wu, could you please check on Gu Peiyan's current situation?"

Xiao Wu immediately forgot what he had said before.

She's very principled, but she calls it "my dear baby"!

Who can stand this!

Anyway, it's impossible.

So Xiao Wu answered decisively: "Leave it to me!"