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She had read most of the books below, and the one on the top floor was too high for her to reach. She simply moved a chair over and stood on it.

Most of them were wild histories, some poems and songs, and some biographies of famous people of the dynasty. She put out all the books she had picked up.

Just as she was about to jump off the chair, a gust of wind blew by the window and caused the lamp on the table to sway a few times. Her heart skipped a beat and she accidentally stepped on empty air.

Unexpectedly, she fell to the ground. She fell into a firm embrace. That person's hands were supporting her waist as a familiar cold fragrance wafted over.

Gu Jinzhu raised her head in fright and coincidentally fell into a pair of pitch black, deep eyes.

He wore a long robe embroidered with silver needles and his expression was as cold as ever. His thin lips pursed slightly, like a fairy that had suddenly appeared under the moonlight, causing her heart to suddenly lose control.

"Third Uncle?" She was so shocked that she could barely speak.

Gu Yiqing nodded slightly, let her go and took a step back.

Only then did she realize that her waist still held onto the feeling he had when he touched her. Her face suddenly became extremely hot as she stuttered, "Third Uncle, you …" Why are you here? "

Gu Yiqing smiled and said, "My garden is nearby. When I saw the lights, I came up to take a look."

He looked at the book in her hand and slightly raised his eyebrows. "Reading books?"

Gu Jinzhu nodded. Her heart was pounding as she realized that Third Uncle was really a demon. With just a slight raise of her eyebrows, she could make people lose their wits.

Gu Yiqing smiled faintly, "The books here are from a long time ago. If you like them, I'll send some bloodstained clothes to you tomorrow. It's too dangerous for a girl to come here alone tonight."

Gu Jinzhu nodded. She was so flustered that she was almost at a loss for words.

This was the first time Gu Yiqing came back that she was really with him. She smelled the faint fragrance of cold plums on his body and her heart was so excited that it almost jumped out from her mouth.

She didn't know why, but when she saw him this time, she couldn't help but panic.

To cover up her loss of manners, she lowered her head and said, "Third Uncle, you … When did you get back? "Thank you, Third Uncle, and Prince Rui for what happened that day."

She looked a little hesitant. The other day, Gu Yiqing said that he saved her because of Prince Rui. She didn't know what Prince Rui was like nor did she know what had happened outside.

However, Gu Yiqing seemed to know what she was worried about and smiled, "Nothing."

It was just two short words, but she instantly felt the burden in her heart ease up. Perhaps it was because she had experienced life and death before, but she had an incomparable trust towards him. Since he said he didn't have anything, then that matter must have already been resolved.

She heaved a sigh of relief. She really wanted to ask if he would stay, but the words that came out of her mouth didn't come out.

Although she did not know what position he held outside, but looking at how heavily armed he was, Prince Rui must have thought of him very highly. Why would such a person always stay in the Gu Mansion, and only protect a little girl like her?

The corner of her lips curled up into a bitter smile as she lowered her head so that he wouldn't see her expression.

Gu Yiqing said, "Go back, it's too late."

Gu Jinzhu nodded and bent down to pick up all the books on the table.

The dim moonlight shone through the window onto her body. Under the moonlight, it was as if the girl in the thin dress was wearing a silver robe.

Her clear brows and eyes looked like they were carved from jade. Her long eyelashes fluttered like the wings of a butterfly sprinkling gold, and under her small and straight nose, her red lips were as lustrous as a cherry.

She picked up a bunch of books. Gu Yiqing found it a bit difficult for her, so he took the books from her and said, "I'll help you."

Their hands caressed each other, causing his fingers to feel slightly cold. Suddenly, as if she had been scalded, she hurriedly retracted her hand, and her face instantly flushed completely red.

The red blush spread all the way to his earlobes, even revealing a layer of pink on his delicate and fair neck.

Seeing her flustered appearance, he suddenly felt a bit absent-minded. That morning, she had also escaped from his embrace in this manner. She was flustered and embarrassed to the extreme, just like a frightened little bird.

His heart suddenly skipped a beat.

The two of them went down the stairs one after the other. She carried a lantern and walked behind him. Their shadows overlapped each other and her heart was beating chaotically. Unknowingly, her palms were covered in a layer of sweat.

At the Green Bamboo Garden entrance, he returned the book to her and softly said. "Go in."

Gu Jinzhu nodded. She held the book and was about to walk inside when Gu Yiqing suddenly stepped forward and caressed her forehead with his hand. He comforted her as if he was a child, "Don't worry, I will protect you."

He did not see the worry in her eyes, but he did not know how to comfort her.

Gu Jinzhu raised her head. In the silence of the night, she could almost hear her own heartbeat. His palm was so warm, yet it only stayed on top of her head for a moment.

"Alright, hurry up and go in."

He waved his hand, and Gu Jinzhu turned around and walked back into the courtyard. Although she didn't turn around, she felt the gaze behind her never leaving her.

Yun Xiang and Su Ju were in the middle of tidying up the bed, and when they saw her enter, they hurriedly came over to take the books in her embrace to help her change her clothes. However, they realized that their young mistress's face was extremely red.

Su Ju exclaimed, "Miss, you have a fever?" He reached out to touch her forehead.

Gu Jinzhu avoided the question and said, "I'm fine. It's just that …" "I'm a bit tired."

"Don't tell me you've caught a cold? The wind blew strongly as we stood next to the lake." Yun Xiang also came over, a little worried.

Gu Jinzhu didn't want to listen to their nagging, so she sent them to rest. She took a book and sat at the table, but after a long while, she couldn't even read a single word.

He repeatedly recalled the scene just now. He placed his hand on her forehead and gently said, "Everything will protect her."

Her face was burning hot, and her heart was beating very fast. It was as if her heart was suddenly filled with surging tides that were rising and falling at high speeds.

At this time, in the Jin Wu Courtyard, Mrs. Yao had just taken a sip from the bird's nest handed to her by the little girl. Gu Qingyuan opened the curtain and asked, "How was it? Did Tong fall asleep yet?"

Mrs. Yao sighed, "I just slept and coaxed her to drink some soul calming soup. Ever since I came back that day, she hasn't been in good spirits. I think I'll have to find Elder Zhao tomorrow to take a look."

Gu Qingyuan nodded and frowned, "Do as you see fit. Let Elder Zhao take a look at Yenfu House as well. Mother hasn't been feeling well these days."

Mrs. Yao's eyes reddened. "Can you feel comfortable being this popular!?" State Duke, our life is not going to end well. You didn't see how mighty San Ye was that day, charging into the Inner Court with his soldiers. We are all just a group of women.

Gu Qingyuan's eyebrows were tightly knitted. He let out a long sigh and said, "How could I not know what you're saying? It's just that Gu Yiqing is a heavy soldier and Liu Tie pampered him, so what can we do about it?"