<h4>Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Great in and out of bed</h4>


    Whenever the matter of the arranged marriage seven years ago was brought up, Nan Huiru couldn’t help but feel resentment.


    At that time, she happened to be traveling abroad with Shen Yu,pletely away from the country. By the time she returned, the arrangement had already been set in stone.


    For this, Nan Huiru had confronted Gu Zhizhou several times, but eventually, the matter came to nothing.


    Back then, she thought that as long as Gu Moqian didn’t marry Miss Ji, the Ji Family wouldn’t be able to do anything to the Gu Family.


    But who would have thought that Gu Moqian had always been fond of Ji Wei? After returning to the country, he even took the initiative to contact her, hoping to try dating Ji Wei.


    However, at that time Ji Wei had a knack for creating trouble, constantly shing with Gu Moqian to the point that Nan Huiru was secretly pleased with her antics. It reassured her, and she stopped meddling in the matter.


    But who would have expected that not long ago, Ji Wei’s attitude suddenly underwent aplete change? No matter how much Nan Huiru tried to figure it out, she couldn’t find the reason. She could only assume Ji Wei had finallye to her senses.


    Nan Huiru could no longer hold back and retorted, "Grandma, that Ji Wei has a terrible reputation in Rongcheng—pampered and overbearing. Even the newspapers have reported on her! Moqian is such an exceptional man; he needs a woman who can stand shoulder to shoulder with him, not a spoiled and reckless socialite!"


    "So you want to force that Miss Zhu onto Moqian instead?" Old Madam Gu raised her voice, an unmistakable hint of anger in her tone.


    "Even if Jianian isn’t suitable, there are other women..."


    "Huiru! Why can’t you understand? It’s not a matter of which woman—it’s that Moqian only loves Wei! Can’t you see that? If you genuinely want Moqian to resent you for the rest of his life, to view you as his enemy, then by all means, continue being stubborn!"


    Old Madam Gu had been riled up. She waved her hand dismissively and said, "Enough. I don’t want to say anything more. Moqian may be your son, but to me, Wei is the only rightful wife for my great-grandson, and no one can change that!"


    The emotions of Old Madam Gu were evident as her cane struck the ground with a loud thud, clearly indicating her frustration.


    "Madam, please calm down. Take care of your health." A long-serving servant beside Old Madam Gu tried tofort her.


    Old Madam Gu let out a sigh and shot Nan Huiru a meaningful look that seemed to say she should reflect on herself. Then, she allowed the servant to help her back to her room.


    Nan Huiru opened her mouth to say something but ultimately said nothing.


    She knew Old Madam Gu’s words were reasonable, yet she couldn’t bring herself to admit her mistakes.


    ...


    After dinner.


    Ji Wei, feeling overly full, pulled Gu Moqian outside for a stroll in the courtyard.


    "Is Great-Grandma really leaving early tomorrow morning?" Ji Wei tilted her face upward and asked.


    "Mm. Over the years, she’s gotten used to living at the temple. Still, Great-Grandma promised to visit the Gu Mansion often, which is quite a big step forward."


    After all, in the past, Old Madam Gu had scarcely returned to the mansion.


    Ji Wei nodded understandingly. "Alright, if we have time, we can also go to the temple to visit her."


    Gu Moqian turned his head and looked at the woman beside him, her face adorned with a smile. His eyes reflected a tenderness akin to the night sky. "Actually, Great-Grandma’s change isrgely thanks to you."


    Ji Wei blinked, puzzled. "Why me?"


    "Because of that basket of persimmons. You helped her relive beautiful memories from her time in the Gu Mansion and gave her the courage to move past her grief."


    Ji Wei smiled somewhat shyly. "Honestly, when I sent her the persimmons, I was really nervous, unsure if she’d even like them. But after meeting her, I was amazed. Even though she’s nearing seventy, she exudes a dignity and character thatmand respect. No wonder your Gu family’s genes are so exceptional—it started with her!"


    "Are youplimenting me?" Gu Moqian looked at the woman beside him, clearly in high spirits.


    Ji Wei nced at the man’s sharp yet gentle features illuminated by the moonlight. His smiling eyes carried a touch of carefree warmth, making her burst intoughter. "Alright, alright, I’mplimenting you. You’re the best—is that good enough?"


    "In what way am I the best?"


    "You’re excellent both in and out of bed!"


    Ji Wei blurted out, and as soon as the words escaped her mouth, she noticed the man’s gaze deepen beside her.