Some couples' affection fades within a year of marriage.
Given their own unhappy experiences or those of people around them, how can they believe that loving couples exist in this world?
The Beautiful Elder Sister noticed Gu Sang's appreciative gaze and smiled.
She said to her husband, "Oh you, what are you saying? I married you because you're worth marrying. I value your sense of responsibility, and most importantly, your respect!"
"Even though we like different things or have different values, you're able to respect and accept me."
"I love the sea, you love forests, but you've never criticized me. Even though you don't like the sea, you'll still accompany me there."
"Sang Sang, nowadays everyone demands matching values, but I think no one will completely match your values. What we should look for is someone who understands, accepts, and respects us."
"One person likes quiet, the other likes action; one enjoys traveling, the other prefers staying at home - these are differences in values. But as long as he respects your interests, understands your happiness, and is willing to make time to accompany you, that's good enough!"
The Beautiful Elder Sister's later words were directed at Gu Sang.
She shared her years of love experience with Gu Sang, saying that finding a respectful and accepting partner is the most important criterion in choosing a man.
Even if there are some differences in values, as long as he respects you and doesn't forcibly twist your views, that's the best.
As for sweet words, wealthy families, or high status - those are secondary.
The Beautiful Elder Sister's words not only made Gu Sang smile, but even the ancient people were carefully pondering her words.
"Is a respectful and accepting partner more important than a matching background?"
"What if the man is hiding his true nature?"
"You can't know a person's heart just by looking at their face. How can one accurately find such a person?"
In Xuyang Palace, a confused palace maid asked.
This man's goodness seemed too good to be true, giving them a sense of unreality.
Thinking of their own situations, they found it even harder to relate.
Gu Qingrou stared intently at the man on the screen, and after a while, she sighed.
A man's loving gaze cannot deceive.
This man truly loves his wife very, very much.
She hadn't been focusing on how good the man was to his wife, but rather on how he looked at her. Yet it was precisely because she looked so carefully that she discovered a fact - Pei Changying doesn't love her!
Pei Changying had never looked at her with such eyes.
Even when Pei Changying said he loved her and promised her the position of Empress, on the day of Pei Changying's ascension to the throne and their grand wedding.
She had never seen such a tender and affectionate look in Pei Changying's eyes.
But what's more laughable is that Pei Changying gets drunk every night for Gu Sang, constantly saying he can't live without Gu Sang, that without Gu Sang his soul is lost.
Pei Changying's heart may deceive people, but his eyes cannot.
He doesn't really love Gu Sang either, he's just unwilling to let go. Even when he looks at Gu Sang, it's with possessiveness, the look of a predator certain of catching its prey.
Heh, Pei Changying, he doesn't love anyone at all.
He loves himself, loves the throne and the empire.
As she thought about this, Gu Qingrou laughed sarcastically, but as she laughed, tears silently rolled down her cheeks: "Yes, he doesn't love..."
On the screen, the three people had finished their meal amid casual conversation and decided to browse the nearby shopping mall.
Gu Sang carried her own canvas bag with books, while the Beautiful Elder Sister's handbag was carried by her husband.
The man carried his wife's distinctly feminine bag without any complaint, following beside his wife with a gentle smile, showing no impatience.
The man followed the two women into one clothing store after another.
"This dress is beautiful, it would look great on you, miss," they said as soon as they entered a store, their attention drawn to a red fishtail dress. Gu Sang's first impression was that this dress would suit the Beautiful Elder Sister perfectly.
Such an elegant and beautiful dress could only be pulled off by the Beautiful Elder Sister's tall and curvaceous figure.
The Beautiful Elder Sister also liked it at first sight and took the dress into the fitting room.
After a while, the Beautiful Elder Sister came out of the fitting room.
The smoothly cut dress hugged her tall figure tightly, with the fishtail skirt adding more charm. Red is already a bold color, and under the lights, her fair skin glowed like luminous pearls.
The V-neckline further accentuated her impressive figure.
"Beautiful, this dress brings out its full value on you," Gu Sang said, unable to take her eyes off her.
After all, everyone loves to look at beauty.
The saleswoman's eyes lit up as well, and she quickly approached to promote the dress.
"This dress was made for you. Only you can wear it with such effect, we ordinary people couldn't pull it off."
"This dress requires height, curves, and fair skin to look good."
Only the Beautiful Elder Sister, though she liked it very much, showed a worried expression: "This dress is too form-fitting, and I rarely wear V-necks. Will it be..."
The Beautiful Elder Sister's husband came over and took a look.
He immediately gave an affirmative look: "Honey, you look great in this dress. If you like it, let's buy it."
"Isn't there a class reunion coming up soon? This is perfect for that. Don't worry about the neckline, we can add a pearl necklace then, so your neck won't look too bare."
Hearing her husband mention the class reunion, the Beautiful Elder Sister suddenly remembered and her eyes showed a hint of joy.
She looked in the mirror and smiled gently.
"Alright then, I'll buy it!"
The Beautiful Elder Sister's husband swiftly swiped his card and naturally helped carry the shopping bag.
After walking a few steps, they arrived at the entrance of a jewelry store. The Beautiful Elder Sister's husband encouraged, "Honey, let's go in and pick out a necklace."
"Having bought a beautiful dress, you need to match it with a nice necklace."
The Beautiful Elder Sister glanced at it and said, "No need, we've already exceeded our budget for this month. Besides, I already have a lot of jewelry."
The Beautiful Elder Sister's husband replied, "Money is meant to be spent on my wife. Life is short, enjoy it while we can. Besides, I'm getting my bonus at the end of this month."
"And a pearl necklace won't be very expensive, less than a thousand yuan. Go ahead and choose, don't have any psychological burden."
Gu Sang looked at the man admiringly. Truly, most husbands have a sense of possessiveness about clothing, but few are this accommodating.
As long as she likes it.
He's willing to do anything.
Marriage doesn't necessarily require great wealth, but it must ensure basic needs are met.
Therefore, Gu Sang also said, "Elder Sister, let's go in and take a look. If you don't find anything you like, we don't have to buy."
"I also think that dress would look great with a pearl necklace."
As Gu Sang entered, the live stream followed.
The luxurious decor, the golden jewelry displayed in glass cases, finally made the ancient people react to the man's attitude, and they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
