She will be my wife.
Eight words, his tone calm, yet each word resounded clearly.
Lady Wei didn't expect such an answer from him, and looked at him dumbfounded, something flashed in her eyes. She lowered her voice before speaking, "You mean, you will marry Xinyan?"
Gu Ningyi looked at her with interest, and instead of answering, he asked, "Wasn't my statement clear enough?"
The implication was clear without being stated.
Lady Wei was either too shocked or momentarily unsure of how to react. Her smile seemed a bit stiff, though it quickly faded, and her eyelids lowered slightly, "Is that so, that's nice."
Gu Ningyi glanced at her face for a few seconds, his dark eyes narrowed slightly, but he said nothing more.
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When Dong Xin Yan and Wei Xinruo returned from their physical exams, Lady Wei had left early due to some matter. Gu Ningyi conveyed this to Wei Xinruo, who nodded without much disappointment on her face, seemingly used to it.
