After Mrs. Zheng left, Ye Qinglan breathed a sigh of relief and asked Gu Xiyu with a smile: "Where are we going to paint?" "The garden of the Dingguo Mansion is very large, and there are many places suitable for painting.

Gu Xiyu thought for a while, and suddenly smiled: "Shall we go to the pool?" ”

Ye Qinglan was rarely stunned. If you heard it correctly, the pool that Gu Xiyu said was the pond where she once fell into the water! Because of that time when she fell into the water, Gu Xiyu lost her confidence and smile, and she has always been very afraid of water.

"The last time I went to Hakuba, I wasn't afraid of water." Gu Xiyu smiled shyly: "I have been to the pond quietly a few times!" ”

Ye Qinglan smiled dumbly, and a burst of relief welled up in her heart. She led Gu Xiyu out of the withdrawn and introverted world step by step, and this sense of accomplishment was really incomparable.

It's a pity that the profession of psychiatrist is really not suitable for shining in ancient times. Hypnotism must not be known to anyone. So far, she has only used it on Gu Xiyu and Cui Wan. Only those who trust her absolutely will not divulge her secrets.

Gu Xiyu was very interested, and took Ye Qinglan to the garden. Mo Xiang and a few other maids were busy preparing the drawings and brushwork.

The afternoon sun is exceptionally bright, and there is some uncomfortable heat shining on the body. Fortunately, a lot of trees were planted on both sides of the path, casting patches of shade. The breeze blows, the leaves sway gently, and the sunlight spills on the path through the gaps in the leaves, which is more interesting.

The pond in Gu Xiyu's mouth is a pond built when the Dingguo Mansion was opened, and it covers an area of about a few acres in the northwest corner of the Dingguo Mansion. Because it is a source of living water from outside the prefecture, this pond is clear and clean all year round. In the summer, the pond is full of turquoise lotus leaves and graceful lotus flowers, which is really a beautiful sight.

The year Gu Xiyu fell into the water. Gu Hong and his wife originally wanted to order someone to level the pond. was stopped by Dingguo Gong Gu Yanhe. The reason is that this pond was specially made of living water, and I don't know how much manpower was spent back then. It's a shame it's so flat. Moreover, the location of this pond is related to the feng shui of the Dingguo Mansion, and it must not be filled in at will.

Gu Hong and his wife were helpless, so they could only tell Gu Xiyu not to come to the pond at will. In fact, even if they didn't say it, Gu Xiyu would never come again. Over the years, this northwest corner has long been a forbidden place for Gu Xiyu.

Since returning from White Horse Lake that time, Gu Xiyu's heart knot has been completely untied, and she will occasionally take the maid to the pond for a walk. There was some trepidation at first, but after a few times. The courage is getting stronger and stronger.

Ye Qinglan stood still by the pond and couldn't help but praise: "The scenery here is so beautiful. ”

At this time, it was almost early summer, and the lotus flowers in the pond had not yet bloomed. Only the dotted lotus leaves float quietly on the water. The surface of the water is as smooth as a mirror, and the occasional breeze blows and ripples on the surface of the water. There are many tall trees planted along the pond, and you can stand in the shade and enjoy the beautiful scenery in front of you. What a pleasure.

Gu Xiyu also rarely sighed: "This place is indeed beautiful." Not so long ago, it was the source of her nightmares. Every time she thought about it, she felt cold all over, and she wished that she would never get even half a step closer again.

I really didn't expect that there would be such a day, she would stand here in peace......

"Cousin Xiyu. Where did you fall overboard? Ye Qinglan carefully noticed the change in Gu Xiyu's complexion.

mentioned the incident of falling into the water back then, Gu Xiyu's face was faintly pale, but. His expression was very calm, and he stretched out his finger and pointed: "It's over there." ”

Ye Qinglan looked over. There is a square bluestone slab there, and I don't know how many years of wind and frost it has endured, the edges and corners of the slate have been almost polished, and there is some moss.

"I was six years old. Secretly squatting on the stone slab alone, reaching out to pick a lotus. The incident of falling into the water left a deep shadow in Gu Xiyu's heart. Even after so many years, it is still very clear and vivid: "Just when I was about to reach it, a voice suddenly sounded behind me. I was startled, my feet slipped, and I fell into the pond. ”

Actually, the edge of the pond is not very deep. It's just because Gu Xiyu is a six-year-old child who choked on water again, so he can't struggle at all. At that time, Shen Qiuyu, as long as he stretched out his hand to pull Gu Xiyu, Gu Xiyu would not almost drown.

It's a pity that Shen Qiuyu had bad intentions at a critical time......

Ye Qinglan quietly clenched Gu Xiyu's slightly cold hand, and whispered comfortingly: "This is all in the past, don't think about it anymore." One day, Shen Qiuyu will have to pay for everything she has done. ”

If it weren't for Shen Qiuyu, Gu Xinian in his previous life would not have ended up with a broken family. Gu Xinian must have had a plan for revenge for a lifetime. In the past, she was just watching the excitement leisurely, but if this situation continues, she will be swept into this whirlpool sooner or later......

Thinking of this, Ye Qinglan's heart swelled with complex and subtle emotions and sighs. It's not terrible for my boyfriend to have an ex-girlfriend, but the terrible thing is that this ex-girlfriend is scheming and vicious, and she still has no feelings for him. What's even more terrifying is that he refuses to let her go. Such a grudge entanglement is probably endless. If she really married Gu Xinian, it would be impossible to stay out of it.

She has jumped from a passer-by playing soy sauce to the female number one of bloody romance dramas, and she will inevitably fight against the villain female number one in the future. This complex and tangled mood is really hard to describe in words!

Gu Xiyu didn't know anything about Ye Qinglan's subtle and complicated thoughts, and said in a low voice: "Actually, I don't want to pursue the matter of the year now. I only hope that my eldest brother can let go of Shen Qiuyu and be willing to marry a wife and have children. Don't worry about her anymore. ”

Ye Qinglan was silent for a moment, and then smiled: "Cousin Xiyu, believe me, this day won't be too long." The words were full of confidence.

Gu Xiyu didn't think much about it, only smiled and nodded.

The maids arranged the painting under a tree, and the leaves of the tree were swaying in the cool breeze, which was cool and pleasant.

Gu Xiyu sat down in front of the painting case and carefully mixed colors. Ye Qinglan sat aside and asked with a smile, "What are you going to paint today?" ”

Gu Xiyu thought about it seriously before he smiled: "I want to draw a pond." ”

Ye Qinglan pursed her lips and smiled. Gu Xiyu had really completely expelled the shadow from his mind, and today's actions were enough to prove this: "Okay, you paint seriously, I'm here to accompany you." ”

Gu Xiyu's painting speed is not fast, but he is very focused and careful. In the past, it took at least half a day to paint a portrait, and it took two or three days to paint and repair it later. This depiction of the pond is also this habit. Observe it carefully for a long time before you start writing. Start with a few simple strokes to outline the outline of the pond, and then slowly draw the flowers and trees around the pond, as well as the lotus leaves in the pond and so on.

The maids stood not far away and chatted in a low voice, while Ye Qinglan sat beside Gu Xiyu, and the atmosphere was very peaceful. The long afternoon just slipped by so slowly.

Gu Xiyu is not used to talking when she paints, so Ye Qinglan does not disturb her silently. Occasionally, when I feel tired, I get up and walk around.

A noisy sound of footsteps suddenly came. Mixed with unbridled laughter, the original tranquility was suddenly broken. Hearing that familiar presumptuous voice, Gu Xiyu frowned, put down the paintbrush, and whispered, "It's the seventh cousin here, it's really a disappointment." ”

Ye Qinglan smiled and reassured: "Let's wait and see, maybe he just goes around and goes back." If he won't go, we'll pack up and go back and come back tomorrow to paint. ”

Gu Xiyu nodded obediently.

The clever Mo Xiang had already rushed to greet him, and saluted respectfully: "The slave has seen the Seventh Young Master, and I have seen the Young Master Xie." ”

The handsome young man in the dark green satin robe was Gu Yongnian, and the young man standing beside him was Xie Peng, the only son of Lord Xie, the secretary of the ministry. Xie Peng was wearing an apricot-yellow robe, and his face was a little cleaner than that of a woman. The eyes are flexible, and a little frivolous. People are divided into clusters by likes, and this sentence is not false at all. Gu Yongnian also has a wide range of friends, basically the well-known aristocratic sons and gentlemen in the whole capital are good friends with him.

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Gu Yongnian was also a little surprised to see Mo Xiang here: "Why are you here?" Without waiting for Mo Xiang to answer, he smiled mockingly: "Could it be that my cousin is also by the pond!" ”

Gu Xiyu is afraid of water, and no one in the Dingguo Mansion does not know.

Mo Xiang listened to Gu Yongnian's mocking tone, and felt very uncomfortable, but she forced a smile on her face: "Miss is painting by the pond!" ”

Gu Yongnian raised his eyebrows and grinned: "Oh? It's new. Isn't she the most afraid of water? How dare you come to the pond? ”

Mo Xiang accompanied the smiling face: "This slave doesn't know either, but it's naturally a good thing that Miss has this Yaxing." As he spoke, he glanced at Xie Peng. She specially stepped forward to stop Gu Yongnian, naturally she didn't want outsiders to see her young lady. Although she couldn't figure out which of the seven young masters' fox friends this young man was...... However, what good people can play with Gu Yongnian?

Although Gu Yongnian acted dissolutely and frivolously, he finally knew how to protect his cousin, and shrugged when he heard this: "Since my cousin is here, then let's change places." ”

was about to lift his feet and leave, but Xie Peng suddenly smiled and said, "Brother Gu, you have already arrived at the pond, what a pity to leave like this." Why don't we go over now and say hello to Miss Gu by the way." ”

It's not like he's come to Dingguo Mansion once or twice, but it's a pity that he's never seen this Miss Gu. I have long heard that this Miss Gu is withdrawn by nature and different from ordinary people, and she is very beautiful. He had been itching to see him. Wouldn't it be a shame to miss out on such a great opportunity today.