Chapter 455

"Young Master Jiang?" Gu Ying's eyes widened, a hint of delight appearing on her cheeks, "Is it Jiang Yin, Young Master Jiang?"

"That's right."

"Then where is he?"

"The Young Master has gone out to buy books and will be back soon. Maid, wait here for a moment. I will first go bring some clothes for the young lady. Winter has arrived and it is cold. Young lady, wearing only this, you may catch a chill again."

Gu Ying felt a little more delighted in her heart, but she really did not understand why she would be in Jiang Yin's Hidden Fragrance Manor.

And there was Jiang Yin. He did not like her, did he?

Why would he let her stay in his residence?

There were too many things she did not understand, and she kept asking questions.

Hai Tang took out a long padded jacket trimmed with rabbit fur from the cabinet, dressed her in it, and smiled helplessly as she explained, "Young lady, please listen to me and sit down to rest properly first, okay? You are sick and need to recuperate well, otherwise it will affect your health in the future."

Gu Ying thought hard but her mind was blank... Except for Jiang Yin, there was also a tall, straight figure in black in her memories.

She wanted to see the person's face clearly, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not part the fog in front of him.

She felt a little headache coming on and her body swayed slightly.

Hai Tang immediately massaged her temples and said, "Young lady, do not think too hard. The blood clots in your brain have not dissipated yet."

Gu Ying placed her hand on her sore heart and said, "Hai Tang, I feel like I've lost something very important... Can you help me find it?"

Hai Tang gently asked, "What is it? Tell me and I will help you find it, young lady." Gu Ying's eyes became blank. A feeling she could not explain welled up in her chest. She just felt empty, as if she had lost something very, very important.

"What is A-Ying looking for?"

A gentle laugh sounded from outside the door.

It was somewhat familiar, as if coming through the years.

Gu Ying's eyelashes fluttered. Holding Hai Tang's hand, she looked up and saw a familiar figure in blue walking in holding a stack of books, his clothes covered in dust.

Light snow floated outside the window. The pure white snowflakes landed on his jet black hair, adding a touch of loneliness. But the jade crown on his hair bun was very warm.

The corners of his eyes were upturned, looking like a spirited young man. He put the books down on the high table by the door, casually took off his snow-covered thick cloak and threw it next to the incense burner. He stood by the charcoal stove to warm his cold fingers before walking over to her and gently holding her hand. His eyes were full of delight. "A-Ying, you're awake?"

Gu Ying was led by him to sit on the platform bed. Feeling uncomfortable, she withdrew her hand from his palm.

She had just woken up and her whole body was weak, but Jiang Yin was extremely gentle with her, putting her needs first in everything.

He even asked Hai Tang to prepare her favorite food.

This made her feel a little weird.

Obviously he did not like her. No matter how she pestered him, he always kept her at arm's length.

The sachets, purses and jade pendants she had given him were ignored by him.

On several occasions, she even saw Jiang Ling'er taking her gifts to the pawn shop. If she had not discovered it, her things would have been sold off.

For a young lady from a prominent family like her living a simple life, this was a devastating blow. Even if she could not marry him, did she not want to keep her reputation?

He was too heartless to her, making her so sad that she could not sleep at night.

She had always known that she would never be able to marry him in this life, but what was the situation now?

"What's wrong, A-Ying?" The man's slightly cool hand covered her forehead. "Are you still not fully recovered?"

Gu Ying tilted her head slightly to avoid his touch.

She did not know why, but even though she liked him in her heart and remembered wanting to marry him, she just did not want to get too close to him.

She bit her lip and moved her body away from his arms, looking at him with watery eyes. "How did I end up here?"

Jiang Yin looked into her confused and beautiful eyes brimming with water droplets, and was so happy that he almost wanted to hug her tightly. But he was afraid of startling Gu Ying whose memories had gone back to her previous life, so he could only calm himself down, smile gently, patiently hold her slender fingers, and say, "Didn't Hai Tang tell you?"

Gu Ying looked at him doubtfully. "Hai Tang said I hurt my head by accident."

Jiang Yin smiled. "Yes, I saved you. You were badly injured so I could only bring you to the manor first to recuperate until you recover before sending you back to Bianjing. Is that okay? Are you happy?"

Gu Ying was extremely upset. She had been alone with an unrelated man for so long. She did not know what her aunt and grandmother would say about her.

"This is not Bianjing?"

Jiang Yin said, "This is Peach Blossom Town."

Gu Ying had never heard of this place before. She just felt a little unsettled. "Where is Peach Blossom Town? Can I go back to Dongping Earl Manor now?"

Jiang Yin's expression turned cold. "No."

This was the world of just the two of them that he had carefully created. From the day she moved into this manor, she would never be allowed to leave here again.

He wanted to complete here all that they did not in their previous lives.

To marry her, consummate their marriage, have children with her.

This life, she would never escape from his palm again.

Gu Ying's heart skipped a beat. She was startled by his suddenly gloomy handsome face and shifted her body further back.

Jiang Yin closed his eyes briefly, suppressed the ferocity in them, then slowly opened them again and blossomed into a gentle smile. He patiently held her slender fingers and said, "Didn't A-Ying want to marry me?"

As he spoke, he pulled the corners of his lips apologetically. "I actually did not want to tell you this, but seeing you so wary of me makes me feel bad too. The truth is, we accidentally consummated our marriage... So I must marry you, don't worry. I've already asked someone to send a letter to Dongping Earl Manor to propose marriage. Soon, we'll be able to get engaged first. What do you think, are you happy?"

Gu Ying stared blankly at him. Thinking of the pain between her legs, she could not feel happy at all.

Her face turned deathly pale. She looked at him in disbelief with red eyes. "You! How could you do this to me!"

When her grandmother found out, she would definitely lock her up in the ancestral hall. And what about her father? What would her father do if he knew? Her father would scold her for being shameless!

Jiang Yin hugged the crying girl and patiently coaxed her. "A-Ying is not happy? It's all my fault. I hurt you. I'm sorry. When we get married, I'll treat you well."

Gu Ying's mind was in turmoil. She painfully scrunched up her little face and pushed him away forcefully. "Go away! Go!"