Chapter 1427 - 1426: Gu Tong Is the Apple of Li Yan’s Eye

Chapter 1427: Chapter 1426: Gu Tong Is the Apple of Li Yan’s Eye

But alas, the structure of women’s shoes is unique.

Li Yan, a typical man, struggled for quite a while and couldn’t get them off. Finally, after much effort, he managed to do it. Since he was already sitting down, he thought he might as well take the slippers upstairs, which resulted in this scene now.

Pink furry slippers...

Aren’t those the ones Gu Tong wears?

However, at this moment, Liu Meifei had no time to think further.

She was slightly taken aback, quickly lowered her head, and glanced at her own feet. On them was a pair of pink furry slippers.

Liu Meifei said awkwardly, "Is this the pair the Eldest Young Master is referring to? It’s cold, and I don’t have shoes to wear, so I put them on..."

Liu Meifei appeared somewhat aggrieved, yet her face still bore an expression of deep guilt, perfectly embodying the vicious female supporting role in a palace drama. However, she didn’t think much of it, believing that men usually fall for this kind of act. As long as she played the pitiful part, a man couldn’t bring himself to blame her harshly.

Liu Meifei wasn’t a fool; she naturally knew that Gu Tong was the apple of Li Yan’s eye. If something were to be whispered into his ear over this matter, her chances would be completely gone.

Therefore, she didn’t hope to be the first; being second or third would already be satisfying.

Li Yan gave her a brief glance, but his expression was somewhat cold.

He seemed to completely disregard her.

It was just a pair of slippers after all, and if someone else wore them, so be it. As a man, Li Yan indeed couldn’t squabble with another woman over such a trivial issue.

However, Gu Tong was someone with a cleanliness obsession. No one was allowed to touch her belongings, especially not her shoes. If others wore them, he would find them distasteful too.

"Forget it, these slippers, just throw them away!"

Li Yan stated this plainly, without any hint of pity.

It seemed to be the most natural stance.

Liu Meifei was a bit dumbfounded, feeling that this wasn’t how the situation was supposed to unfold. The plot shouldn’t have developed in this direction.

Fearing Li Yan’s anger, she said, "Eldest Young Master, I..."

"Shut up!" Unknowingly, Li Yan had already stood up, still holding the petite woman, moving with extreme gentleness.

Liu Meifei saw Gu Tong in his arms and instinctively widened her eyes.

She originally thought Gu Tong had not returned. But who would have thought she actually came back, and in such a manner...

Liu Meifei was consumed with jealousy, her eyes practically spewing fire. Why should she die of anger because of this couple?

At some point, the commotion at the living room entrance had drawn the attention of Mother He.

Mother He rushed over with urgency, her pupils contracting as she asked, "Eldest Young Master, Young Madam, what happened..."

For no good reason, why would they come back holding each other like this, unless something had happened?

Li Yan lowered his eyelids, his attitude calm as he said, "She’s sleeping."

Mother He: "..."

Liu Meifei: "..."

Sleeping???

Sleeping, and you make such a scene, is it necessary? Still holding her back with such care, afraid others would disturb her. The extent of pampering your wife has reached its peak.

Mother He was experienced and knowledgeable. She quickly reacted, and hastily said, "Then Eldest Young Master, quickly carry the Young Madam back to her room. She must be exhausted these days..."

A few days ago, the Young Madam wasn’t home; she was said to be out working.

Mother He could easily guess she must have overworked herself; otherwise, the Eldest Young Master wouldn’t be so distressed.

"Hmm."

Li Yan agreed in response, essentially accepting Mother He’s suggestion.

He said no more, leaving the entrance with Gu Tong in his arms, and softly made his way upstairs.