When Gu Zhiruo heard the sound, she didn't look up, as she was sewing clothes.
Yun Shu had sent word that she would be arriving in a few days, and Gu Zhiruo was thinking of making handmade gifts for her three godchildren, so she had been very busy these past few days.
"Did you buy it back? Put it aside for now, I'll eat it when I have some free time later," Gu Zhiruo said gently.
As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly realized something was amiss.
Then she looked up and saw Ruan Xi standing beside Wan Qing.
"Young Master Ruan?" Gu Zhiruo was stunned, why was he here?
Suddenly she remembered the message from not long ago. He had said in a carrier pigeon message that he was coming to find her. She thought he was just joking, after all, given his usual demeanor, he often made jokes.
A lot of what he said didn't need to be taken too seriously.
If she took it too seriously, she would only suffer the consequences herself.
The moment Ruan Xi saw Gu Zhiruo, he was completely taken aback by the tranquility and grace he saw in her.
Without his companionship, she could still be so leisurely and content. She truly didn't have him in her heart!
His heart immediately ached.
It was a feeling he had never imagined in his wildest dreams.
"What? Are you very surprised to see me? Have you missed me a lot during the time we've been apart?" Ruan Xi asked with a hearty laugh.
Hearing this, Gu Zhiruo snapped out of her daze, her expression becoming calm. She said faintly, "Young Master Ruan, please don't joke."
Seeing Gu Zhiruo's indifferent attitude towards him, Ruan Xi felt a sharp pang in his heart, a sense of pain.
Just as he was about to explain that he wasn't joking, he suddenly noticed Gu Zhiruo sewing clothes.
The fabric was very brightly colored.
His jealousy instantly boiled over.
She had never made clothes for him, yet she was making clothes for that Mr. Zhao?
During the time he wasn't around, had she become so devoted to that Mr. Zhao?
Clearly, he had met her first!
Clearly, she was still his wife! He was her husband.
He clenched his fists, fuming with anger.
Gu Zhiruo sensed that Ruan Xi had suddenly become strange, his face filled with resentment and anger. She was somewhat confused, "What's wrong?"
Who had made him angry?
Ruan Xi realized he hadn't hidden his emotions well, so he blinked and said, "It's nothing. I just suddenly thought of some annoying things."
"I see," Gu Zhiruo nodded and asked no further questions.
She had originally intended to have Wan Qing prepare ink and brush so that Ruan Xi could write the divorce letter. However, she noticed that Ruan Xi looked travel-worn and a bit tired. For some reason, she felt that he was somewhat different from before.
However, just as she was about to speak, Ruan Xi spoke first, "I've been riding at full speed without much rest, so I'm really tired. I'll go rest first."
Then, in a familiar manner, without asking Gu Zhiruo if he could stay, he walked out to find a room.
Although the house wasn't large, there were certainly many rooms.
He had to stay here first, no matter what.
As for everything else, he would take it slow!
Hmph.
The thought of Gu Zhiruo sewing clothes for another man had steeped every corner of his heart in jealousy.
Sooner or later, he would make Zhiruo sew clothes for him!
As for that Mr. Zhao, he could get lost!
Trying to snatch his woman? What audacity!
Looking at Ruan Xi walking out to find a room, Wan Qing was stunned, and Gu Zhiruo's reaction was a moment slower.
Before she could voice her objection.
"Miss, this..." Wan Qing quickly asked Gu Zhiruo.
Gu Zhiruo shook her head, "It's fine. He's probably just too tired. Let him stay for one night. When he's rested enough, he'll leave on his own."
She knew that Ruan Xi had many residences in various places, and perhaps he had one in town too, especially since they were so close to the border.
If she were to drive him out now, it would be rather inhospitable.
Moreover, he was Yun Shu's friend, and also her nominal husband. She had to give him some face.
"Alright," Wan Qing immediately walked out, following Ruan Xi, ready to help him settle in.
After Wan Qing also went out, Gu Zhiruo looked up at the door.
She pursed her lips slightly.
Then she lowered her head to look at the clothes she was making, her face soft, as if she could see the scene of the three children wearing her handmade clothes.
Immediately, she put aside her thoughts and continued sewing.
Outside, Ruan Xi was picking and choosing. The room closest to Gu Zhiruo was occupied by Wan Qing, and another room had a rather small bed.
As a large man, he would have trouble turning over on such a small bed.
As for other places to stay, he felt they were too far from Gu Zhiruo.
Although the house wasn't large, it still took time to walk around.
He wished he could see Gu Zhiruo the moment he opened his eyes.
Wan Qing looked at Ruan Xi, who was being picky, and couldn't quite understand, "Young Master Ruan, all the rooms are similar. Miss bought this house not long ago, and it hasn't been renovated yet, so they all look a bit dilapidated. If Young Master Ruan dislikes them, would you like to make do with a nearby inn tonight?"
After all, Young Master Ruan was here to divorce Miss. Perhaps he would leave after a day or two.
But Miss was different. Miss bought this house because she had already decided to live here from now on. When Master and Madam had settled everything in the capital, they would also move here.
Moreover, Miss's family was also in town.
But Young Master Ruan was different. Young Master Ruan came from such a prominent family, and there was no way he and Miss could have a future together.
After much deliberation, comparing the two, Mr. Zhao seemed more suitable.
Ruan Xi immediately refused, "How can an inn be as good as this place? Besides, I'll be staying for some time. I'll take this room."
Although it was a distance from Gu Zhiruo, it wouldn't be good to pressure her too much if it was too close.
"Ah? Isn't Young Master Ruan here to divorce Miss? Won't you leave after writing the divorce letter?" Wan Qing was shocked. Why would he stay for some time? This wouldn't do. She had to tell Miss.
Staying for a day was acceptable, but staying for many days, if Mr. Zhao found out, wouldn't he be misunderstood?
When it came to Miss's happiness, no mistakes could be made.
Ruan Xi's lips twitched. Not only Zhiruo disliked him, but even the maid by her side disliked him, wishing he would quickly write the divorce letter and leave.
What did this mean?
It meant that the man named Zhao had been very good at winning people over during this time!
The mere thought that Zhiruo liked that Mr. Zhao made him feel uneasy.
"Your servant will go and seek Miss's consent. Please wait here, Young Master Ruan." Wan Qing made to walk outside.
Ruan Xi's lips twitched again. Just as he was about to speak, Gu Zhiruo suddenly appeared before him.