RPAGF Chapter 282 The Affection of Middle-Aged People
Chapter 282 The Affection of Middle-Aged People
Chapter 282, The Affection of Middle-Aged People
After finishing breakfast, Gu Yu felt incredibly comfortable.
He couldn't help but say, "In all these years, you are the first person who cares about me so much."
Upon hearing this, Lu Tao looked up in surprise, only to meet his deep gaze.
Fearing she might misunderstand, Gu Yu quickly explained, "Madam Lu, please don't misunderstand."
"But... I lost my mother at a young age, and my father was often away fighting wars..."
“No one has prepared breakfast for me with such care since my mother passed away.”
His voice was soft...
Lu Tao felt as if her heart had been gently bumped.
She remembered what Ling Yao had said...
"If Your Excellency does not mind, I can prepare breakfast for you often in the future."
As soon as she said those words, Lu Tao regretted them.
Was that a bit too abrupt?
Gu Yu smiled. "Really?"
In that instant, even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothed out.
Lu Tao nodded, "Of course it's true. My sister Liu and I make breakfast every day. We're just making an extra portion. It's no big deal."
Gu Yu looked at her earnestly, "That's great, then from now on... I'll have to trouble Madam Lu."
Just then, a gust of cold wind blew in from outside the door, and Gu Yu's body trembled slightly, which Lu Tao immediately noticed.
She stood up, went into the room to turn on the air conditioner, and heated up the sea salt compress.
"From now on, whenever the Duke returns to the mansion, he should turn on the air conditioning and heat up the hot compress pack."
The butler chuckled and replied, "Yes, Madam."
Lu Tao smiled awkwardly; the way the butler responded made it seem as if she were the lady of the Duke's mansion.
Gu Yu suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Madam Lu, it seems I've caused trouble for the Princess today..."
Lu Tao hummed in agreement, blinking her eyes in confusion.
What trouble could the Duke possibly cause for Tian Tian?
"Some officials asked me if my body could handle returning to the capital, so I mentioned this miraculous item that keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Then they said they wanted to buy it from the princess too..."
Oh, so that's what happened. Lu Tao waved her hand. "It's nothing."
"Back when we were in Baishi County, people came to our door asking for help..."
That Princess Yujin.
"Sweetie doesn't care about money; she's all about the person."
"If we get along, she'll give it to me; if we don't, she won't give it to me even if it's worth a fortune."
Gu Yu nodded in surprise, "The princess has such a unique personality?"
He looked Lu Tao up and down, "Judging from your gentle nature, I really didn't expect the princess to have such a personality."
Lu Tao smiled and said, "What do you mean by easygoing? Tian Tian said I'm too soft-hearted and easy to be manipulated."
"However, I've changed a lot over the years, and I'm not as soft anymore."
After saying so much, Lu Tao felt embarrassed and said, "You flatter me, Your Excellency."
"How could that be? It's clear that Madam is quite fond of her daughter, the Princess."
Lu Tao, beaming with joy, launched into a long conversation, "That's right."
“I have two daughters and a son, and they are all wonderful.”
"I also became sworn sisters with her. She has a daughter, and I treat her like my own daughter."
"All three daughters are filial and sensible, and the son is studying at Qingya Academy and is also a sensible child."
As Gu Yu listened to her talk about her daughter and son, she felt a strange sense of envy.
Many years ago, when he was just over twenty, he also looked forward to the day he would get married and imagined life with his wife and children.
But later, as his illness worsened, he felt his days were numbered and he couldn't bear to delay the innocent woman's life...
As they chatted, it got late, and Lu Tao stood up apologetically, "We...we got so engrossed in our conversation that we lost track of time..."
"My lord, I'll head back now."
Gu Yu stood up. "Okay, I'll see you off."
Lu Tao quickly waved her hand, "No, no need."
"Please wait, Your Excellency. I know the way."
"Um... Your Excellency, could you please remember to apply the hot sea salt compress..."
When Lu Tao returned home, Liu San Niang was already in the kitchen preparing lunch.
"You've been gone for so long?" Liu San Niang asked.
Lu Tao smiled and said, "Well, time just flew by as we chatted."
"Is there really that much to talk about?" Liu San Niang asked, puzzled.
Lu Tao smiled and said, "We're just chatting."
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After that, Lu Tao prepared breakfast in different ways every day, and personally delivered it to Gu Yu when he finished court.
Liu San Niang hadn't seen anyone for over ten days, so she simply blocked him at the door.
"Sister Lu!!" Liu San Niang pulled the person inside.
"You...you've been coming to the Duke's mansion every day these days, bringing steamed buns and pastries..."
"You...you wouldn't happen to...have taken a fancy to that Duke?"
Lu Tao, carrying the empty food box, blushed instantly. "What did you say?"
But feeling guilty, she glanced back...
She didn't know how to describe it, but she just felt... she got along quite well with Gu Yu.
She would tell him funny stories about their three children, and he would tell her stories about the battlefield.
After spending so many days together, their interactions have become more natural.
And they also got to know each other better.
Liu San Niang took Lu Tao's hand and walked into the courtyard. "This Duke is a good man. If you two are really interested in each other, it would be quite nice."
Lu Tao looked up, "Don't talk nonsense..."
Liu San Niang sighed helplessly, "Alright, I won't say anything more. You can handle it yourself."
"However, if you are really interested, you should speak up as soon as possible."
"I went out to buy groceries today, but I heard... there are quite a few older unmarried girls in the capital who are eyeing the Duke."
Lu Tao exclaimed, "Really?"