Although the flower hall was filled with young girls, only Xu Ya’an exhibited a childlike deanor. The others, despite being children, all carried themselves with an adult-like deanor.
Lin Youning found herself preferring Xu Ya’an’s nature, as at least everything was laid bare on the surface, allowing people to see through her at a glance.
Interacting with such a person was much less taxing than dealing with those like Feng Yufu and her ilk.
Upon witnessing his sister’s behavior, Xu Yuxian furrowed his brows tightly, "Sister An, don’t misbehave. Have you forgotten what Grandmother instructed on the way here?"
Last ti, because his sister pushed soone, Mrs. Xu Sr. was not lenient and directly punished Xu Ya’an by making her kneel at the ancestral hall.
She knelt for an entire day.
Xu Ya’an had never endured such punishnt, and upon hearing her brother ntion it, a look of fright flashed across her face, and she imdiately beca obedient.
Being surrounded by those from noble families, even as young children, they understood how to read others and act accordingly. Seeing Xu Ya’an’s reaction, they couldn’t help but wonder what could have caused such fear in her.
Seeing his sister scared, Xu Yuxian felt distressed, but when he glanced at the small figure above, his softened heart hardened once more.
Sister Lin’s circumstances were even more pitiable than his sister’s—she grew up without her biological parents and didn’t even have a grandmother.
Yet she was so sensible.
Looking at his own sister in comparison, she was indeed spoiled.
Although Xu Yuxian was scolding his sister, it made the people in the flower hall feel awkward. Fortunately, at this mont, a little maid rushed in to announce that the bride had entered the mansion.
Being children, they cheered and, with the help of the servants, rushed forward excitedly.
Lin Youning originally didn’t want to go, having seen it in her past life.
Only in her past life was it more bustling, and she was hospitable to these few. Unfortunately, the excitent was solely hers—either they disdained being with her, or they simply ignored her.
She looked up to see that Xu Yuxian hadn’t left and was still standing there.
Seeing Lin Youning looking over, a slight blush appeared on Xu Yuxian’s face, "Sister Ning, let’s go together."
Lin Youning glanced at him, ready to respond, when another set of footsteps was heard, and Gu Chaoxuan ran in from outside, his face flushed, "Aunt, let’s go watch the wedding ceremony."
Gu Chaoxuan had run over, and after calling out to her, noticed there were outsiders present, and his face turned red.
Previously, Gu Chaoxuan never called her ’Aunt’. But with the mansion busy with celebrations these days, Gu Chaoxuan often clung to Lin Youning, who didn’t want to interact with him. However, seeing Gu Chaoxuan constantly watching her cautiously softened her heart.
In her past life, she was a victim, and wasn’t Gu Chaoxuan as well? However, being Gu Yitong’s only son, Gu Chaoxuan naturally lived better than she, an orphan.
Since they couldn’t separate, there was no need to avoid him.
Therefore, Lin Youning insisted that Gu Chaoxuan call her Aunt before she would play with him, and Gu Chaoxuan agreed.
But in front of outsiders, Gu Chaoxuan was still sowhat embarrassed.
Xu Yuxian didn’t find it odd; instead, he bowed towards Gu Chaoxuan, "Is this Mr. Gu?"
Gu Chaoxuan raised his chin, "Why are you looking for Aunt?"
Like a child afraid of soone taking away their possession, he looked at Xu Yuxian with a vigilant expression.
Xu Yuxian was taken aback.
Lin Youning didn’t like this at all, even though they were still children. Without another word, she got off the couch, "Brother Xu, let’s go watch the wedding ceremony."
"Aunt..." Gu Chaoxuan was visibly hurt, with a face full of grievance.
Lin Youning ignored him and fixed her gaze on Xu Yuxian.
Xu Yuxian was flattered, "Sure...sure."
Lin Youning smiled sweetly, "Then let’s go."
Completely ignoring the pitiable Gu Chaoxuan beside her.
Xu Yuxian followed behind the small figure, gradually calming down, "Sister Ning, shouldn’t we wait for Mr. Gu?"
"You an Brother Xuan?" Lin Youning knowingly asked. Seeing Xu Yuxian catch up, she shook her head, "I am his elder, no need to wait for him."
Xu Yuxian twitched his mouth; she’s not that old.
This was precisely the effect Lin Youning wanted, letting everyone know she always treated Gu Chaoxuan as a junior since childhood.
When they grew up, it was natural to adhere to these rules even more strictly.
During the wedding ceremony, there was no sign of joy on Gu Yixuan’s face. His expression was cold, making even the bridesmaids uncomfortable. Once the bride was sent to the bridal chamber, they sighed in relief.
Usually, the groom at a wedding is all smiles, so why was Mr. Gu, from the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, wearing a face that could freeze people?
It seed as though he was being forced to marry.
Not only did the bridesmaids think so, but everyone attending the wedding noticed, and naturally, the news spread that very day.
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