Chapter 333: Chapter 333: The Suffering Wife VS The Mistress (Part Nineteen) Chapter 333: Chapter 333: The Suffering Wife VS The Mistress (Part Nineteen) “Miss, what a coincidence.” Qin Yuanzheng watched Gu Shengyin with a look of surprise on his face.
Gu Shengyin also nodded at Qin Yuanzheng with a look of “surprise”, thinking to herself, It’s not a coincidence at all, I came here because I knew you would be here.
Qin Yuanzheng was truly delighted. He had thought that in this world, besides his cousin, no other woman could ever touch his heart. However, maybe it was because this woman, whom he had not even seen before, was too outstanding, he found himself unable to forget her after just one encounter.
Never had a woman been able to converse with him so harmoniously.
If Gu Shengyin knew what he was thinking, she would definitely laugh: I came here precisely tailored to your tastes, how could we not get along?
Moreover, how many young ladies from the truly prestigious families in the Capital City would talk so much to a strange man?
Even when Gu Shengyin met Qin Yuanzheng, she was wearing a veil.
This time, Gu Shengyin was followed by two maids.
Qin Yuanzheng, eager to get closer to Gu Shengyin, invited her to join him for a game of chess.
Jian Jia and Zhi Lan subtly tugged at Gu Shengyin’s sleeve, but she stopped them with a look.
The customs in Qi Country were quite open; playing chess with someone in a chess club wasn’t considered extremely shocking.
Furthermore, Gu Shengyin hadn’t revealed her identity, and she was also accompanied by two maids.
Seeing that Gu Shengyin agreed, Qin Yuanzheng appeared very pleased.
Neither had shared their names; Gu Shengyin intentionally didn’t mention hers, while Qin Yuanzheng felt it vulgar to tout one’s status when he had finally found a kindred spirit.
Thus, two “strangers” happily began their exchange.
Gu Shengyin played white, and Qin Yuanzheng played black.
Neither was truly focused on the chess game.
Maybe it was Gu Shengyin’s calm demeanor that made him want to confide in her, or perhaps it was the intoxicating incense burning in the censer.
In any case, Qin Yuanzheng suddenly found himself wanting to share his troubles with Gu Shengyin.
Gu Shengyin touched on his concerns just right, “I perceive, sir, that something is troubling your heart?”
Qin Yuanzheng gave a bitter smile, “There is a problem that has troubled me for a long time, but it’s not something I should discuss with a lady.”
Gu Shengyin said indifferently, “We are but strangers who have met by chance. If you feel comfortable, sir, you may share it with me. We may not have the chance to meet again.”
Qin Yuanzheng’s heart was moved. Yes, it was already rare fate that they had chanced upon each other once in such a vast Capital City, and he could not be certain they would meet again.
Ignoring the sadness that this thought brought to his heart, Qin Yuanzheng slowly began to speak.
Gu Shengyin was surprised that Qin Yuanzheng would discuss his and his cousin’s private matters with someone else.
“So, sir, you deeply love another, yet you must marry a lady already promised by an engagement?” Gu Shengyin pinpointed the crux of the matter.
Qin Yuanzheng nodded miserably.
Gu Shengyin thought more highly of him for his words as he hadn’t disparaged the Liang Residence or Liang Chenyu unduly; he wasn’t a petty man.
However, his words didn’t indicate any desire to change the status quo, making him appear quite feeble.
“Honestly, sir, if you go on , unable to treat your future wife properly, and your beloved can enter your home only as a despised mistress, you are hurting both parties.”
Gu Shengyin pointed out his flaw without any mercy.