ize, saying he wanted to sincerely repent. She truly believed him, but it was just a smokescreen. It's clear that Xiuming over the past year is showing his true colors.Until last night, she was utter...Guests depart happily after the banquet.

Master Wei and Madam Wei see the guests off together.

As Meng Jinyu was leaving, she glanced at Wei DaRen from the corner of her eye. Wei DaRen wasn't what she had imagined. Although she had heard that Mei family women were both talented and beautiful, before seeing Mrs. Wei, she hadn't felt anything special when she saw Wei DaRen.

However, after seeing the gentle and beautiful Mrs. Wei, this couple standing together created a stark contrast. She couldn't help but wonder, with Gu Jingxi's beauty preceding her, how could Mrs. Wei have chosen Mr. Wei and married him

Mrs. Wei was stunningly beautiful in a way that made people feel instantly drawn to her gentle and kind nature. In contrast, Mr. Wei wasn't very tall, only half a head taller than his wife. He appeared to be in his thirties, with a neatly trimmed beard, a fair and round face, and traces of age at the corners of his eyes, which were more prominent when he smiled. His figure was also somewhat stout, with a noticeable belly that resembled that of a woman four or five months pregnant.

Looking at their appearances, Wei was not as spirited as his older brother-in-law, Han. Though Han also had a beard and the marks of time on his face, he wasn't fat, standing tall with an imposing figure. The aura of authority accumulated from years in high office formed an invisible pressure that made people wary. However, a blue robe added a touch of Confucian refinement to Han, making him appear much gentler.

Why didn't Lady Wei choose a handsome and talented young man back then Does Lord Wei have some unique qualities that surpass everyone else

Gu Jingxi didn't notice what his little wife was thinking, he exchanged a few pleasantries with Wei Da Ren and then left with his little wife, thoughtfully helping her onto the carriage.

On the way back.

Gu Jingxi saw her lost in thought, seeming troubled. He then asked with concern: "Ayao, what's wrong Have you encountered something unpleasant"

Meng Jin Yao shook her head. "No, there's just one thing that feels strange to me.

Gu Jingxi pressed, "What seems strange to you"

Meng Jinyao glanced at him and said thoughtfully, "Lady Wei is so beautiful, gentle, dignified, and virtuous. Even I, as a woman, can't help but feel fond of her. Her former fiance was so outstanding, handsome too, so how could he end up with Lord Wei"

The Mei family was also a wealthy household. Before Mrs. Wei married into the family, the head of the Mei household was still alive, and the Mei family was much stronger than it is now. Mrs. Wei came from a good family and could have easily found a handsome and talented young man.

At these words, Gu Jingxi couldn't help but smile. She hadn't expected her to be so troubled by this issue. He replied, "Ten years have passed, and people change. Lord Wei is not like he is now. Back then, he was also a handsome and dashing young master. Now that he's older, his style has faded, and he has the marks of time. His figure has also plumped up."

Meng Jin Yao was surprised: "He used to be very handsome"

Gu Jingxi nodded lightly: "If that weren't the case, how could Madam Wei have taken a liking to him Back then, he was not only handsome but also talented. Moreover, Mr. Wei was still alive, holding the rank of a third-rank official, and his brother was promising. This was a good marriage alliance. After Mr. Wei passed away, his brother died young, but there was still Lord Han, his brother-in-law, to rely on.

Meng Jinyu listened, and then recalled Wei's features. Even after losing weight, with the marks of time, he probably still had the charm of someone like Han, who was well into his years.

For a moment, Meng Jinyao spoke again: "Husband, he looks older than my father, probably in his thirties or late twenties. He seems much older than Lady Wei, who looks about twenty-five years old. Lord Wei married quite late."

Gu Jingxi smiled and shook his head. "He isn't much older than Mrs. Wei, and Mr. Wei seems to be only two or three years older than me. As for Mrs. Wei, I vaguely remember that she seemed to be a year younger than me. You can see such a large age gap between them, probably because Mrs. Wei takes good care of herself and appears young, while Mr. Wei worries about many things, which makes him look older."

At these words, Meng Jingyao felt astonished once again. She had originally thought that Mr. Wei and Mrs. Wei were like her and her husband, with a large age gap between them. Unexpectedly, Mr. Wei was at most thirty-three years old, and Mrs. Wei was twenty-nine this year. The couple differed in age by no more than four years.

Gu Jingxi afraid she would misunderstand, pulled her closer and explained: "Don't misunderstand, your husband is just good at remembering things. That's why he can remember how old Mrs. Wei is. As for Mr. Wei, I knew him before he married Mrs. Wei."

Meng Jin Yao glared at him: "I didn't misunderstand. You said the day before yesterday that you had no romantic feelings for her, even before the breakup. I believe your words and have no doubt about you.

Gu Jingxi smiled. "It's fine if there are no misunderstandings."

Meng Jinyao reached out and touched Gu Jingxi's face. It felt smooth and delicate. She questioned, "Husband, you are thirty years old this year. Just looking at your appearance, you look ten or so years younger than Lord Wei. Did you really not specially take care of yourself You went to see Doctor Wen to treat an illness. I heard from other ladies that Doctor Wen is also quite knowledgeable about beauty and skincare. The palace ladies all go to Doctor Wen for beauty and skincare ointments."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi chuckled helplessly: "What use would a man like me have for such things If you want to talk about skincare recipes, perhaps I do have some. Would Yao be interested in hearing them"

Meng Jinyo's eyes lit up. As a woman, there was nothing she wouldn't want to hear, so she hurriedly asked, "What kind of recipe"

Gu Jingxi said in a gentle voice, "Let go of everything and relax. Worry less, get angry less, and treat many things with an attitude of indifference, as if they don't matter, or it's not that serious. A good mindset allows you to maintain a cheerful mood and a tranquil state of mind, which in turn can slow down aging."

Meng Jin Yao was stunned, but what he said did make sense. A good state of mind brings joy, and when someone is happy, their spirit is different. When one's spirit is strong, they naturally appear younger.

After a while, Meng Jinyáo asked again: "By the way, is there any connection between the Gu family and the Han family Why did Mr. Han seem to be older than you"

Gu Jingxi replied: "The current Duke of Zhen Guo is the nephew of Han, the elder. The late Old Duke and his father were friends. The Old Duke's father and grandfather were also friends with mine. Later, the Old Duke and his father passed away one after another. Our three brothers are just acquaintances with the current Duke of Zhen Guo, and our relationship has become estranged. Speaking of the past friendship between our families, I should call Han a 'Han Shu'."

Meng Jinyao understood, and then asked: "Husband, you're not familiar with Han, are you"

Gu Jingxi shook his head slightly: "Not familiar. When I first entered the imperial service, Lord Han was not in the capital, serving elsewhere. When he was in the capital, I was over a decade younger than him and we didn't have much to talk about."

Meng Jin Yao: "I see."

Gu Jingxi asked, "Ayao, at the banquet today, did you encounter any problems"

“It’s not a big deal. Lady Han has been quite kind to me,” Meng Jinyang said. Her voice paused, and she recalled the sense of distance between Lady Han and Lady Wei. She continued, “My husband, I feel that Lady Han treats me more kindly than she treats Lady Wei. I always feel that her attitude towards Lady Wei is polite but also distant. On the other hand, Lady Wei remains kind to her.”

Gu Jingxi asked in a gentle voice, "Ayao, which do you think is better, Madam Wei or Madam Han"

According to her initial impression, Meng Jiny Yao objectively evaluated: "I feel they are all very good. Madam Wei is gentle and approachable. Talking to her is like being bathed in spring breeze, making people want to get closer to her. Madam Han is also very easygoing and a kind elder."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi said, "Ayao's ability to see people still needs improvement."to her mother's yard so quickly. Hearing that familiar voice, bits and pieces of their marriage flashed before her eyes. The thought of divorce suddenly seemed less firm than it had been at first, and...