flstandardbreds Chapter 154 Defeated by You
Chapter 154 Defeated by You
Gu Yun shrank back guiltily. How could he meet with his brother's people if he didn't send her away?
The laundry maid who delivered the clothes three days ago was Mingzhu, who had served him before.
My elder brother is doing well; he will come to fetch him once the internal strife is resolved…
Gu Yun smiled ingratiatingly, "Sister Haitang, I was wrong. Next time I'll have the kitchen really make it for you."
On the horizon, the setting sun, as ripe as a ripe cherry, slowly sank, casting its last rays upon everything on the stone path in the courtyard, gilding it with a golden edge.
Chu Ruohan walked towards the carriage parked at the gate of the mansion; he had come to pick her up.
Are you not angry anymore?
Yingqing quickly stepped forward and lifted the curtain of the carriage for her.
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly to express her gratitude, then gently bent down and stepped into the carriage.
Gu Junze picked up an exquisite hand warmer from a small table and handed it to Chu Ruohan, saying, "The weather is getting colder, you can use this to warm your hands."
After saying just that, the man stopped talking and quietly looked at the book in his hands, his mind completely on her.
It was warm to the touch, and a warm current instantly spread from my palm throughout my body.
This man may seem aloof, but he is actually very thoughtful and always gives her warmth and care unexpectedly.
Being reborn is too unbelievable; I absolutely cannot tell anyone...
The carriage started slowly, its wheels rolling on the stone road with a "gurgling" sound.
Although Gu Junze appeared calm on the surface, his slender fingers casually flipped through the pages of the book, but he didn't actually read a single word.
His mind was not on the book at all; he would occasionally steal glances at Chu Ruohan beside him out of the corner of his eye.
Chu Ruohan sat quietly, her beauty captivating, yet she kept her lips tightly pressed together, showing no intention of speaking.
The silence between the two made Gu Junze a little irritated. He slammed the book shut and tossed it aside.
As he looked up, Chu Ruohan leaned in and lightly kissed his lips.
Gu Junze was taken aback at first, and instinctively tried to pull her away.
However, when he met Chu Ruohan's eyes, his rationality collapsed instantly. Instead of pushing her away, he wrapped his arms around Chu Ruohan's waist, pulled her tightly into his embrace, and deepened the kiss.
Willing to perish.
Outside, the autumn wind was chilly, but inside the carriage, it was so hot it made one blush and their heart race...
At this time, Chu Ang had already fled to Lu County.
He was a tool in his master's hands, making money for his master while naturally keeping some for himself.
Chu Ang looked exhausted, yet also relieved to have survived a close call.
Chu Ruohan is really ruthless. She posted an imperial edict to capture him, yet she still wants him to hesitate to act? Dream on!
Here, he is the king of the underworld.
He had barely stepped into the courtyard, and before he could even catch his breath, a small figure rushed over like a bolt of lightning.
"Daddy!" The little boy's innocent voice echoed in the courtyard.
He ran too fast, his steps were a little unsteady, his small body leaned forward, and he was about to fall, but he still managed to steady himself and plunged into Chu Ang's arms.
Chu Ang opened his arms and hugged him tightly, "My good son, did you miss your father?"
The little boy looked up, his eyes sparkling, and nodded vigorously. "Yes! Daddy, why did you only come back now? Mommy and I have been waiting for you for so long."
This is his home, and also his master's reserve...
He gave Aunt Fang a chance.
Inside the dungeon, Aunt Fang was still trying to comfort Chu Nanxin, saying, "Your father will come to take us out."
Chu Nan scoffed, still indulging in wishful thinking...
In a dark and secluded back alley in the capital, the cold wind was icy and chilling.
Aunt Li was dressed in tattered clothes, her hair disheveled. She suddenly grabbed the maidservant who was serving Xuan-ge'er, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"Auntie, what happened to you?" The maid's eyes instantly reddened, her voice trembling with tears, filled with heartache and surprise.
Aunt Li's lips trembled. "It's a long story. How is Xuan-ge'er?" She gripped the maid's arm tightly.
The maid's expression darkened, and she slowly shook her head, her voice choked with sobs: "It's bad. These days, the young master has taken two more concubines. The mistress is angry and dislikes Xuan-ge even more. She's even dismissed the wet nurse and only lets him feed her rice gruel."
"what!"
Aunt Li walked out of the alley, her face drained of color, turning ashen white.
She swayed and reached out to steady herself against the wall.
The image of Xuan-ge'er's rosy little face flashed through her mind, but now he was struggling with hunger. Her heart felt like it was being pierced by a thousand needles, and she couldn't breathe from the pain.
"That vicious woman, Wang!" Aunt Li gritted her teeth, tears streaming down her face. "My Xuan'er is still so young, how could she do this to him, not even letting him nurse? She has two children of her own, how could she be so cruel!"
Her voice, sharp with anger and grief, echoed in the quiet alley.
Aunt Li took a deep breath, a ruthless glint flashing in her eyes.
We can't let her Xuan-ge'er suffer.
Wang deserves to die...
Aunt Li took a deep breath and hurried through the dimly lit alley towards a secluded house.
She had only one obsession: to find the person who could help her take revenge, no matter the cost.
Soon, she arrived at a quiet courtyard and knocked on the door knocker.
"Bang, bang, bang," the dull knocking sounded particularly clear in the quiet night.
A moment later, the door creaked open, and a tall man appeared in the doorway. His gaze was cold and stern. When he saw Aunt Li, he frowned slightly and asked, "Why are you here again?"
Ignoring his coldness, Aunt Li said urgently, "I have a way to lure Chu Ruohan out."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the man's eyes, and he stepped aside to let her into the house.
The candlelight flickered in the room. The man sat in a chair, looking Li Yiniang up and down, and asked, "Do you have a grudge against that woman?"
Aunt Li bit her lower lip, not answering directly, "She's looking for Chu Ang now, and she's going to spread news about him. That should be enough to lure Chu Ruohan out."
The man sneered, "Do you take me for your servant? Why should I help you?"
"That's not the woman I want. You suggested that if we captured her, we could exchange her for that little thing, and what happened? You caused me to lose so many people! What are you going to give me in return?"
As he spoke, the man stood up, and the aura emanating from him caused Aunt Li to unconsciously take a step back.
Aunt Li's eyes widened for a moment. "What if I could bring you into the Marquis of Anyang's residence?"
The man stared at Aunt Li for a long time, as if weighing his options. The Zheng Kingdom couldn't wait much longer; as long as they captured that little thing, they could turn the tide.
"condition?"
"Kill someone for me."