Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 137 I owe you an apology

At this time, there was a lot of exclamations and buzzing sounds downstairs.

Everyone looked up and saw a woman standing tall and graceful. Although her face could not be seen clearly behind the thin veil, her slender waist and graceful figure could be vaguely seen.

Amidst a chorus of exclamations, Shen Jiasui heard that Gu Xizhi had already defeated many talented men and beautiful women and won the "Star Picking Puzzle".

Now she even won the prize of "Riddle of the Moon", and she is the top winner in Qingfeng Pavilion today.

With such real talent and knowledge, and looking like a graceful girl, everyone couldn't help but be fascinated by her and were not stingy with their praise.

Gu Xizhi looked down at them, and countless compliments poured into her ears. She was already overjoyed, but even with the veil covering her face, her smile was still restrained and reserved.

She has the ability.

This is what she deserves!

She should have been standing there surrounded by everyone's praise and support, the center of attention, instead of staying in a cramped courtyard, unknown!

"Miss Lianye, since you've already won two first prizes, why don't you come up with a lantern riddle and test us too?"

At this time, someone downstairs made a suggestion.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone agreed and looked at Gu Xizhi upstairs with anticipation.

The whole place was silent at this moment, and everyone was waiting for her to come up with some creative riddles.

Seeing this, Gu Xizhi let out a breath.

A few days ago, she finally coaxed Yun Zheng into submission, but being so humble and fawning on him made her feel suffocated.

But at this moment, with everyone looking up at him, the depression that had accumulated in his heart for these days finally dissipated completely.

She bent her knees slightly and bowed gracefully, "In that case, I will obey your command respectfully."

Her voice was soft to begin with, and now through the veil, it seemed even more ethereal and mysterious.

Everyone's eyes sparkled, unable to conceal their amazement, and they heard her continue, "Please listen, everyone. I will give you—"

"Gu Xizhi!"

A slightly high-pitched voice suddenly sounded, breaking the harmony in the room.

Everyone turned around in dissatisfaction and saw a man and a woman standing at the door of Qingyue Pavilion. Both of them were wearing masks and they couldn't recognize who they were for a moment.

But, the girl just shouted: Gu Xizhi?

Why does this name... sound vaguely familiar?

In the attic, Gu Xizhi's expression suddenly changed. The girl at the door had already walked quickly into the hall, looking aggressive.

"I wasn't sure just now, but when you spoke again, I knew it was you, Gu Xizhi!"

"How dare you come out and see people!"

As the girl spoke, she took off the mask on her face, and someone in the crowd recognized her.

"Isn't this Miss Ning from the Marquis of Bowang Mansion?"

"Bowang Marquis Mansion? Ah! It's that auspicious dragon and phoenix!"

"Then the one behind is——"

Amidst the discussion, Ning Fengyu hurried forward to pull his sister, "Sister, forget it."

Ning Fengzhi shook off her brother's hand and said coldly, "Brother, you don't have to stop me. I don't want to cause trouble today."

Shen Jiasui was still sitting in the corner. She was also surprised when the Ning brothers and sisters suddenly appeared.

Looking at Ning Fengzhi standing in the hall at this time, she could hardly hide the surprise in her eyes.

After not seeing each other for a long time, the spoiled look on the face of the young lady of the Ning family has disappeared. She now has a cold expression, which is very different from what she saw at the flower viewing banquet in Prince Rong's mansion.

At this time, Ning Fengzhi had already ignored his brother, looked up at Gu Xizhi upstairs, and said loudly:

"Everyone, if you can't remember the name Gu Xizhi, then let me remind you."

"Isn't it true that the young master of General Zhaoyong's mansion broke off his marriage to his legitimate daughter for the adopted daughter of General Dingguo's mansion? I'm sure you haven't forgotten this exciting event?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then they suddenly understood.

If they remembered correctly, the adopted daughter of the Shen family seemed to be surnamed Gu!

Upstairs, Gu Xizhi couldn't help but take a step back.

She bit her lower lip and looked around, but there was only one exit from Qingyue Pavilion, so she had to go down the attic and walk through the crowd before she could leave.

Just when Gu Xizhi was in a dilemma, Ning Fengzhi suddenly softened his tone and said, "This matter is consensual between us. I will not mention it any more, and I have no intention of forcing another woman to death in public."

"but--"

"Many of you here have attended the flower viewing banquet at Prince Rong's mansion. You should know how my sincere heart, Ning Fengzhi, was once wasted!"

"She escaped quickly that day, but left me to bear the brunt of the criticism. I didn't dare go out and see anyone for several days. I was filled with shame and remorse."

"Gu Xizhi, you shocked everyone today, that's your ability, but you covered your face, do you think you can hide your lies, selfishness and despicable behavior?"

"I was too gullible and didn't know right from wrong. I have already apologized to Miss Shen in front of Princess Huaizhen."

"But you—Gu Xizhi, you still owe me an apology. You haven't cleared Ning Fengzhi's name yet!"

As Ning Fengzhi spoke, her eyes were already red.

She was the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Bowang's mansion, and was also good friends with Princess Huaizhen. She had always lived a prosperous life in the capital.

Until he was deceived by Gu Xizhi and caused a big fuss, he became a laughing stock and didn't even have the courage to go to the welcoming banquet in the Imperial Garden.

Today, her brother accompanied her out to relax. As soon as they entered Qingyue Pavilion, they saw that Gu Xizhi had "changed her appearance" and was being sought after here.

Why?

Ning Fengzhi believes in one thing: if you make a mistake, you should be punished!

She has been suffering because of this for months, so why should Gu Xizhi be so complacent?

"If one's talent surpasses his virtue, he is called a villain. If one uses his talent for evil, he is even more shameful! I, Ning Fengzhi, am standing right here today. If you don't give me an explanation, don't even think about leaving!"

Ning Fengzhi spoke angrily, and she thought she had softened her heart.

Today, as long as Gu Xizhi publicly admits her mistake and confesses that she had deceived Miss Shen for her own selfish desires on the day of the flower viewing banquet, she can write off the blame.

There was silence, and everyone looked up at the second floor.

Gu Xizhi felt as if she had been struck by lightning. All the blood drained from her face, leaving it as pale as paper.

The people who had been full of admiration for her just now now looked at her like sharp arrows. Gu Xizhi felt as if she had instantly fallen from the clouds into the abyss, her whole body cold.

How to do?

She clenched her hands tightly, and at this moment she wished she could grow wings so that she could escape from such an embarrassing and desperate situation.

She scanned the room, hoping someone would come to her rescue.

However, no.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi speaking again and pressing forward, Gu Xizhi hid behind the gauze curtain, staring at her fiercely with a pair of eyes, suddenly filled with resentment.

Ning Fengzhi forced her to this point today, and one day...she will pay him back a thousandfold!

And today——

Gu Xizhi is flexible and able to gather strength when she bends and display her talent when she stretches. Once her plan is complete, she will make everyone look up to her and never dare to mention today again!

At this time, everyone saw Gu Xizhi move.

She took steps and walked down from the attic step by step, and came to a place not far in front of Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath and was about to argue, but then she saw Gu Xizhi kneel down in front of her and said softly, "Fengzhi, I'm sorry for you."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar.

Ning Fengzhi obviously didn't expect that Gu Xizhi would apologize so readily, and he was stunned.

At this time, Gu Xizhi continued to say in a trembling voice:

"Fengzhi, I was momentarily bewildered and had such thoughts, hoping to live in harmony with everyone by lying. I apologize to you here."

As she spoke, she bowed to all four sides.

Perhaps her current situation was too embarrassing and she could hardly bear it, so she swayed weakly.

But she still tried to stand still, and said with a hint of tears:

"I also hope that you will not misunderstand Fengzhi again in the future. That day was entirely my fault. Fengzhi is a kind-hearted woman, and that's why she was misled by me."

"I have long since realized that my actions were inappropriate. I am no longer ashamed of myself and am leaving now."

After Gu Xizhi finished speaking, she bowed deeply to Ning Fengzhi who was not far away.

As a result, due to this action, the veil on her head suddenly slipped off.

Gu Xizhi let out a low cry, but before she could raise her hand, the gauze slid over her body and fell to the ground with a plop.

Everyone's eyes widened slightly, and then they saw the girl raise her head in panic.

Her skin was delicate and her eyebrows were as black as distant ink. At this moment, her eyes were filled with tears and her pearly teeth were biting her lower lip tightly, almost breaking the soft lips.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she twisted her sleeves with her hands, standing there with a helpless look on her face, like a delicate flower trembling gently, which made people feel pity for her.