Farmer’s Group Favourite: The Female Supporting Character is a Full-level Bigshot
The Female Supporting Character is a Full-level Bigshot Ch 168

Chapter 168: Shut Out

Su Wan’s words were originally a test, meant to gauge his attitude toward her based on his reaction.

He agreed so readily that it left her feeling unsatisfied.

But since the words had already been spoken, Su Wan held onto her frustration.

During dinner, both of them acted as though nothing was amiss.

After finishing dinner, Su Wan returned to her room.

Xiao Tao came in holding an invitation card. “Young lady, this was sent from the residence of the Eldest Princess.”

It was a red card sprinkled with gold dust, bearing the name Xie Wuya.

Su Wan raised his eyebrow. “Xie Wuya?”

“Do you wish to see him?” Xiao Tao asked cautiously.

Su Wan had no connection with Xie Wuya. The only reason she addressed the Eldest Princess as aunt was due to her former marriage engagement with the Crown Prince.

Now that she had no ties to the royal family, Xie Wuya couldn’t have any other business with her.

Suddenly, Su Wan recalled the unfinished game she had solved.

Did Xie Wuya know it was her?

Su Wan furrowed her brow, and raised her hand to press against her aching temples. “I’ll see him.”

“Would you like to rest early?” Xiao Tao, standing behind Su Wan, gently massaged her forehead.

Su Wan closed her eyes to enjoy the moment and quietly said, “Not yet. I’ll take a look at some medical texts later.”

Thinking of this, Su Wan gave instructions, “I’ll give you two lists later. Tomorrow, you’ll go out and buy what’s needed.”

She was planning to develop her presence in the capital and intended to set up a small pharmacy in this residence. It would be convenient to experiment with new medicines during her free time.

“Understood. How’s the pressure?” Xiao Tao asked.

“Your pressure is good. Have you studied massage?”

Xiao Tao’s technique was quite effective, leaving Su Wan completely relaxed. The tension in her head eased, and she felt so comfortable that she was almost drifting off to sleep.

“I learned a bit from a doctor before. The old lady suffers from chronic leg pain. When it’s rainy or during the winter, she really suffers. When she soaks her feet, I give her a massage to make her feel a little better.”

Xiao Tao sighed inwardly, knowing that now she was serving the young lady, she wouldn’t be able to tend to the old lady anymore.

Su Wan thought about preparing some herbal foot soak packs for the old lady.

“That’s enough. My head doesn’t hurt anymore,” Su Wan said.

Su Wan gently moved Xiao Tao’s hands away and went to the desk.

Xiao Tao stood by, grinding the ink.

After writing down the things she needed to buy and preparing a prescription, Su Wan let the ink dry and handed the list to Xiao Tao. “Tomorrow, take this prescription and prepare five doses of the medicine. Send it to Grandmother, and have it boiled for her foot soaks.”

Xiao Tao happily accepted it. “With you thinking of her like this, the old lady will surely be pleased.”

Su Wan waved her hand, signaling Xiao Tao to withdraw, and then pulled out a medical text to read, studying its insights on difficult and rare conditions.

Before she realized it, she had been reading until late into the night.

Su Wan yawned, closed the medical book, and sleepily grabbed her clothes to head to the washroom for a bath. Afterward, she collapsed into bed, wrapping herself in a thin blanket and trying to fall asleep.

With one less person beside her, Su Wan felt unsettled. Even though she was utterly exhausted, she couldn’t fall asleep. This time was different from when they were separated during the provincial exam; now, her heart was weighed down with thoughts.

Her mind raced—was Gu Huaizhi growing tired of her?

It was frustrating…

Su Wan hugged her pillow tightly, closing her eyes and trying to lull herself to sleep.

Suddenly, she heard steady footsteps at the door. She opened her eyes, concentrating on the sounds outside.

After a short while, the door was gently pushed open and then quietly closed again.

The sound of footsteps, coming closer and closer.

From the familiar rhythm of the steps, Su Wan recognized it as Gu Huaizhi. Her tense back relaxed, and she immediately closed her eyes.

The footsteps stopped beside the bed, and Su Wan controlled her breathing, making it slow and steady.

The mattress dipped slightly as the man lay down beside her and pulled the blanket over himself.

Su Wan: “…”

The man moved, turning to face her, his husky voice sounding softly in her ear, “It’s already past midnight, a new day has begun. Can I come back to sleep now?”

“You only said yesterday to sleep in the room next door.” Gu Huaizhi suddenly reached out, pulling her into his arms and holding her hand. “The bedding next door hadn’t been aired out; it felt damp and was uncomfortable to sleep on.”

“My wife.” Gu Huaizhi lowered his head slightly, pressing a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead. “From now on, I’ll keep my distance from women like her. Will that be alright?”

When he embraced her, Su Wan’s entire body stiffened, and her thoughts immediately thrown into disarray.

In her memory, the only other time he had held her like this was that night when he had done so unconsciously in his sleep.

This was the first time he had embraced her while fully awake.

That single word, wife, and the gentle kiss left Su Wan feeling weak and soft.

“You’re so annoying. If you’re going to sleep, just sleep. Stop talking,” Su Wan muttered, trying to squirm away.

Gu Huaizhi chuckled softly and held her even tighter.

“Sleep. I won’t bother you.”

Su Wan’s face burned with embarrassment as she curled up in his arms, closing her eyes and finally drifting off to sleep.

Gu Huaizhi let out a quiet sigh of relief. When she suggested sleeping in separate rooms, he had been nervous, afraid she might be drawing a firm line between them.

She was upset, and Gu Huaizhi worried that speaking too much would only make things worse, so he had gone along with her wishes.

Some time passed, and in the stillness of the night, a soft mumble broke the silence.

“I’m not mad at you.” She was just venting her frustration!

Gu Huaizhi’s expression softened, and he responded with a gentle “Mm.”

Su Wan’s muddled mind was a whirl of chaotic thoughts. She wanted to ask him what he meant by this—was he treating her as a wife, or did he actually have feelings for her? But then she felt that was too sensitive of her. Before she could decide whether to ask or not, she drifted into a deep sleep.

——

The next morning, Gu Huaizhi got up and dressed neatly.

Xiao Tao, hearing the noise, came in carrying a basin of warm water.

“Young Master, please wash your face,” Xiao Tao said as she placed the scented water on the wooden rack. After glancing at the bed, she noticed that Su Wan was still sound asleep and was about to wake her up.

Gu Huaizhi stopped her. “Let her sleep a little longer.”

Xiao Tao responded with an “Oh” and went to the kitchen to bring in breakfast.

The aroma of food reached Su Wan’s nose, stirring her awake. She lifted the blanket and sat up.

Gu Huaizhi came in from the outer room, his expression warm and gentle. “Awake?”

He handed her some clothes, placing them by her pillow. “My mentor wasn’t at home yesterday, so I still need to visit him today. If you’re free this morning, would you like to come with me?”

“Are you having your meal at the Jiang residence? Young Master Xie is visiting this afternoon. If you’re staying at Jiang residence’s until the afternoon, I won’t go with you,” Su Wan said, unfolding her clothes and slowly putting them on.

“My mentor will be at the Imperial Academy this afternoon. He only has time in the morning,” Gu Huaizhi replied as he walked over, helping her fasten her belt.

Su Wan was momentarily stunned, glancing at the belt before awkwardly tugging at it. She casually responded with a “Mm,” then said, “I’ll go then.” After rinsing her mouth and washing her face, she sat at the table and finished breakfast.

The two of them headed to the front hall, where Gu Baozhu, dressed in a pretty little dress, and Gu Jingyun, wearing a handsome brocade robe, were already waiting. When they saw Gu Huaizhi and Su Wan, they excitedly ran over, cheerfully shouting, “Big brother, sister-in-law!”

“Have you been waiting long? We’re heading out now,” Su Wan said as she held the hands of the two little ones. They all boarded the carriage and set off for the Jiang residence. Suddenly, Su Wan remembered something. “Did you attend Master Jiang’s birthday celebration?”

“He had something come up and left Xihe Town earlier than expected.”

“You’ve never met him then?” Su Wan tilted her head, puzzled. “Will he even let you in?”

Gu Huaizhi smiled warmly, like a spring breeze. “With you there, he won’t shut me out.”

Su Wan: “??”

So, she was just a tool?!

The carriage came to a stop.

Su Wan shot a dagger-like glare at Gu Huaizhi. “Just you wait. I’ll settle this with you when we get home.”

She was the first to step off the carriage.

The doors of the Jiang residence opened, and the butler, who seemed to have been waiting for a while, greeted them with a smile.

Looking at Su Wan, Gu Huaizhi, and the two little ones, he respectfully said, “Young Master, the Old Master will only see Mrs. Gu, Young Master Jingyun, and Miss Baozhu.”

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