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As she was thinking, Yun Xiang also leaned over and said softly, "Miss, this Lord Third has a rare good character. Miss, this Lord Third has a rare good character, not to mention taking care of you these days, he's also very kind to me and Bi'er.

Before she could finish, Gu Jinzhu already understood what she meant and couldn't help but sigh.

Since she was young, and was a few years older than Third Uncle, she had naturally wholeheartedly planned for her. Ever since she heard those words, she had probably been worried about her return home, which was why she wanted Third Uncle to have a good relationship with her.

As long as her grandmother was here, she was afraid that her uncle wouldn't be able to help her out. Even if he had some status now, he would still be fighting for his own money outside, so how could he possibly protect her?

The barbecue made by Gu Yiqing was delicious as expected. The three of them only ate until their lips and teeth lingered in the fragrance. As Gu Jinzhu had just recovered from her illness, they could not eat too much oily food.

After the meal, Gu Yiqing helped her to fry the medicine again. Gu Jinzhu looked at the dark medicinal juice and drank it all without hesitation. Although her face was wrinkled from the pain, she didn't make a sound.

In the past few days, she had been drinking the medicine so straightforwardly and was not the least bit delicate, which made Gu Yiqing look at her in a different light. It was rare to see such a strong young lady, and if it was one of those aristocratic families in Shengjing, Lady, she would have already started crying out in pain.

This girl had a cold personality and usually spoke very little. No matter how urgent his journey was, or how bumpy his day had been, she had never complained. She was not picky with food and was much less troublesome than he had expected.

However, he didn't know that Gu Jinzhu's guilt had dragged him down, so he endured all the way. However, she had suffered a lot, and was a young lady who never left her home. She had been sitting in the car for a whole day, and her spine was almost broken.

Every time she got off the car, she would feel like her face was burning. Every time, she would run far away from Biwan with Yun Xiang. This little girl was shameless and felt that this was the most embarrassing thing in her life.

In the afternoon, when they were on the road, she leaned on the windowsill and looked outside.

A gentle breeze caressed the hair on her forehead, revealing a pair of clear eyes filled with curiosity. Outside, the mountains were moving up and down, and the vast green wilderness seemed to have broadened the hearts of those who looked at it.

Although these days were hard to bear, the feeling was also fresh. The sky was wide, and people were as free as birds out of their cages, far away from the bustling city, even the Yang Mansion's scheme seemed insignificant.

The further south they went, the more remote the road became. Often, no one could be seen for the better part of the day. Even staying overnight in the wilderness was something she was gradually getting used to.

The night sky was full of glittering stars. A light breeze blew across the wilderness, and the sound of insects could be heard. Gu Jinzhu and the two girls surrounded Gu Yiqing as they watched him roast the rabbit.

Along the way, the guard called Xue Yi was quiet, but he was truly a martial arts expert. Gu Jinzhu had seen him fight more than once. Other than reprimanding Chen Yunze, he hunted down all the food on the way.

Therefore, rabbits, birds, fish, and some unknown animals had all been eaten by them, which made her more curious. How could Gu Yiqing have such subordinates? Let alone the guards hired at such a high price by the Linan, even the guards at Shengjing could not compare to them.

Gu Yiqing noticed her curiosity and handed over the rabbit in his hand. He smiled and said, "Try it?"

Jinzhu was stunned, but she was eager to give it a try. She reached out to take it, imitating his actions of roasting it over the fire.

Gu Yiqing pointed on the side and sprinkled the seasoning on the meat. Not long later, the aroma of the barbecue spread out.

Biwan and Yun Xiang went to the stream to get some water, to cook some wild vegetables, to drink the light wild vegetable soup, and to eat barbecue. They casually sat on the ground, but Gu Jinzhu felt more at ease than she had ever felt before.

Being bound by all sorts of etiquette since she was young, it was very difficult for her to experience something like this, so she felt that everything was new.

Gu Yiqing saw her slightly lowered face, holding a bowl of soup in small sips, her movements were elegant and graceful, and he secretly sighed, just this level of upbringing, was not inferior to the Second Lady that the State Duke's Mansion had meticulously raised. It was just that with a stepmother like Mrs. Yao, her future was unfathomable, and that was a pity.

Gu Jinzhu slept extremely well that night. Despite being in the wilderness, she seemed to be one with nature, sleeping with the rustling of the grass and the chirping of insects.

The next morning, she was woken up by the sunlight shining in her eyes. Biwan's giggle entered her ears. She was no longer restrained after coming out of the world, so she became even more lively.

Gu Jinzhu got up and lifted the curtain to look outside. The sunlight was dazzling. She took a deep breath, and her chest and abdomen were filled with the fresh smell of grass. It made people's minds clear.

It wasn't convenient for her to wash up, so she washed her mouth with the green salt. She simply braided her hair into a black, oily braid and let it hang down her back, giving her a little more of the vivacity of a little girl.

The weather was good outside, and she was in a good mood. After having her snacks, she leaned against the window and looked out.

The sky was blue and cloudless. The green flowers in the distance were like a blanket, swaying in the wind. As she watched, her gaze couldn't help but fall on the figure standing in front of her.

Gu Yiqing rode his horse in front. He was wearing a simple green robe today, and his black hair was tied up by a white jade hairpin. He looked both handsome and dignified. Looking at his back, his long and slender black hair looked like green bamboo.

He was riding a black stallion. His black hair was like satin, and it shone in the sunlight. His four hooves were galloping, and his feet were unstained by the dust.

The horse moved like the wind, and the man was as clear as jade.

Gu Jinzhu looked at the figure in front of her and lamented in her heart. This Third Uncle really could be called a man made of heaven. She wondered what kind of beauty his mother was. No wonder her grandmother was so jealous all those years ago.

Presumably sensing her gaze, he jerked his head back and caught her eye.

Before she could regain her senses, the figure had already rushed over and instantly stopped in front of her. He slightly raised his eyebrows and extended his hand towards her. "Do you want to try?"

Biwan and Yun Xiang didn't dare to act presumptuously in front of him even though he had always acted in such a friendly manner. This was also the reason why Biwan and Yun Xiang didn't dare to be impudent to him.

However, at this moment, the corners of his lips were slightly curled up. It was as though the clouds had parted and the sky had opened, revealing a hint of moonlight. He was exceptionally handsome.

Gu Jinzhu was dizzy from watching this. She was stunned for a long time before she realized that he was asking her if she wanted to ride a horse.

Her heart thumped wildly and her eyes lit up.

It turned out that Gu Yiqing saw her looking at her so eagerly and thought that the girl in the car must have been bored out of her mind.

Gu Jinzhu had been staying in the carriage for such a long time. She only came down to stretch her muscles when she was resting. No matter how rushed he was, she had never made a sound.

She was still a child. She couldn't stand being cooped up in a car all day, but she endured it all the time.

Gu Yiqing had never seen such a patient young lady. All the young ladies of Shengjing were extremely arrogant and domineering. In comparison, this kind of girl who restrained her actions made people feel pity for her.