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

Chapter 118 Reflection

Xiao Wu followed Wei Xiuming's tall horse towards the palace, but at a fork in the road, it turned and stopped in front of a steamed bun shop.

"I'm starting to get curious now. Just how delicious are these steamed buns that your brother isn't even in a hurry to give his performance review?"

Wei Dongning pondered for a few seconds: "When it's almost noon, I'll go try it too. I'll bring one back for you."

"I think it's okay."

As a foodie, I would never allow myself to miss a place with delicious food.

Especially since this restaurant could make Wei Xiuming abandon his important mission of going to the palace to report on his duties, it must be exceptionally delicious.

Wei Dongning was determined to give it a try: "Xiao Fu, go tell the kitchen that we're going out to eat."

"Alright." Xiao Fu put down her needlework and was about to go out when, as if remembering something, she leaned against the door frame and peeked in: "Miss, what delicious food are we going to eat today?"

“Nao Nao told me yesterday that there’s a steamed bun shop near the palace that’s pretty good. I’ll take you there to try it.”

"oh oh."

Xiao Fu couldn't quite remember if the Second Prince had said that yesterday, but since Miss said he had, then he must have.

However, the truth was not as complicated as Wei Dongning and Xiao Wu had imagined.

Wei Xiuming was simply hungry.

When we first entered the city, it was still bearable.

But the closer I got to the palace, the emptier my stomach felt.

He vaguely remembered there was a steamed bun shop nearby, so he quickly went over to fill his stomach.

Even if you told him how delicious that steamed bun shop was, he couldn't really tell.

After so many years of marching and fighting, his only requirement for food was that it be "edible".

Full of hope, Wei Dongning, along with Xiao Fu, followed Xiao Wu's directions and quickly found the steamed bun shop.

As lunchtime approached, the steamed bun shop was not crowded, but there were also almost no empty seats.

Wei Dongning was quick enough to snag a spot near the window.

Xiao Fu looked around at the crowd and leaned closer to Wei Dongning: "Miss, it seems their food must be really good. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people here."

Wei Dongning echoed her, saying, "I think so too."

Moreover, based on the ancient romance novels and period dramas she had read, steamed bun shops were usually very small shops, with at most two small tables set up on the side.

Someone who's taken over an entire storefront must have something really special about them.

Otherwise, people wouldn't be so willing to buy into it.

As it turns out, these steamed buns are really delicious.

"Xiao Fu, go pack five steamed buns." Wei Dongning wiped her mouth contentedly: "When Gu Peiyan comes home, I'll let him try some too."

Based on Gu Peiyan's appetite, she could eat about four of them, and the extra one could be given to Xiao Wu.

Xiao Fu smiled and agreed.

Whenever the young lady eats something delicious while out, she always thinks about bringing some back for her son-in-law.

The son-in-law treats the young lady the same way.

very nice.

"I can eat two!" Xiao Wu strongly protested against Wei Dongning's allocation: "Just because I'm small doesn't mean I have a small appetite."

"Then I'll give you two, and leave three for him."

"Hehe, I love you~" Xiao Wu raised his hands high in Wei Dongning's mind, making a big heart for her.

Wei Dongning laughed and scolded, "Do you love me or Baozi?"

"Of course I love them both!"

Only children make choices; a mature system should have it all.

Wei Dongning ignored it and her attention was completely drawn to a couple arguing not far away.

It was only when Xiao Fu, carrying the packed buns, asked her if she wanted to go straight home that she snapped out of her reverie: "Oh, home."

Sitting in the carriage on her way home, Wei Dongning was unusually silent.

The sound of that couple arguing kept echoing in my mind.

Xiao Fu assumed she was just feeling sleepy from eating too much, so she didn't disturb her.

Only Xiao Wu knew that Wei Dongning's mind was not at peace: "Ningbao, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm reflecting on myself." Wei Dongning frowned, her round face scrunched up. "Looking back now, I was a bit too naive when I first got married."

As the sage said, "I examine myself three times a day."

She arrived a little late, but she should still have time, right?

"I've decided to have a long and heart-to-heart talk with Gu Peiyan tonight."

"Should I excuse myself?"

Wei Dongning carefully considered Xiao Wu's suggestion and thought it was feasible: "Yes, it is necessary."

Some things are best discussed privately between a couple behind closed doors.

But if there are other people around, it's really hard to say it.

Upon returning to the Gu residence, Wei Dongning went straight to the bedroom.

She wanted to write down all the questions that came to mind while in the carriage.

That way, even if there are any omissions later, they can be added in time.

If she doesn't prepare a draft, she might forget what she's going to say halfway through.

There's one more thing: "Xiao Fu, from now on, please call me Young Madam."

Xiao Fu should have been made to address her as such right after they got married.

Let's correct those past mistakes now.

Xiao Fu was somewhat surprised, but she didn't object at all and naturally changed her address to "Young Madam".

Wei Dongning stepped into the main house and stopped by the door: "Leave two steamed buns for me, and take the rest to the kitchen first. We can heat them up for Gu Peiyan when he comes back. I don't have anything to do here, so you can do whatever you want."

"Yes, young mistress, I'll stay in my room. Just call me if you need anything."

When Xiao Fu left, he thoughtfully closed the door for her to prevent the cold wind from getting in.

Although the Spring Equinox has passed, the weather shows no sign of warming up.

"Xiao Wu, come and eat your steamed buns. They won't taste good if they get cold." Wei Dongning put the steamed buns in Xiao Wu's little bowl and turned back to her desk.

Set aside the ledgers that haven't been checked yet, and casually spread out a blank sheet of paper.

Write down a few things that came to mind in a flamboyant and elegant style.

Wei Dongning stopped writing when she couldn't think of any more questions.

You won't know until you write it down, and once you do, you'll be shocked.

Wei Dongning gently bit the pen and muttered softly, "Gu Peiyan is really good at enduring things."

If it were her, they probably would have started arguing already.

When Gu Peiyan returned home, the first thing she saw was the sheet of Xuan paper that Wei Dongning had spread out on the table.

I initially thought she had suddenly become interested in copying calligraphy.

When I picked it up, I took a look.

Good guy.

An edict of self-reproach.

Why write this?

"Wait a minute, let me finish calculating this number." Wei Dongning fiddled with the abacus a couple of times, and after getting the final result, she let out a long sigh of relief: "Finally, I've finished calculating everything."

Then he looked sincerely at Gu Peiyan and said, "These are all things I feel I haven't done well enough, and I should apologize to you for them."

Upon hearing this, Gu Peiyan unfolded the paper again.

As you read on, the scene from that time seems to come vividly to mind.

He even remembered clearly what Wei Dongning's expression was at that time.

Wei Dongning then added, "I've been reflecting on this today, so I wanted to talk to you."