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Chapter 140 Is he a mad dog? He bites anyone he sees...

It's no wonder Chu Ruohan would think that way; Chu Chenyu and Gu Chengyan both looked unwell, but he acted as if nothing was wrong...

Gu Chengyan, however, was too lazy to continue the act of brotherly affection. He let go of the hand holding the wheelchair, turned around, quickly got into the carriage, and drove away.

At the Marquis of Anyang's residence, a welcoming banquet had already been prepared, with the tables laden with delicacies from land and sea, filling the air with their aroma.

The dishes looked especially tempting under the candlelight.

Chu Nanxin wore a light pink silk dress, and her hair was adorned with a few crystal-clear pearls, making her look gentle and charming.

She waited anxiously at the gate of the mansion, and when she saw Gu Chengyan's figure appear in her sight, a bright smile instantly bloomed on her face, and she walked briskly to greet him.

"My husband, you're finally back!" Chu Nanxin's voice was filled with joy.

She approached Gu Chengyan with great joy, reaching out to take his arm. The smile on her face hadn't fully blossomed when Gu Chengyan suddenly brushed her away.

The force was immense. Chu Nan was caught off guard and staggered back two steps, almost falling to the ground.

"Ah!" Chu Nan exclaimed in surprise, instinctively clutching her stomach, her eyes filled with fear and grievance.

The maidservant, quick-witted and agile, rushed forward to support her, preventing her from falling to the ground in an embarrassing manner.

After regaining her balance, Chu Nanxin's eyes were filled with doubt and worry. She really couldn't understand why Gu Chengyan would suddenly get so angry.

He was perfectly fine to me before the autumn examination.

She suppressed her hurt feelings and cautiously said, "Was the exam too difficult? Don't be too upset, my husband. It's okay, there will be another chance in three years..."

Gu Chengyan's face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water, veins bulged on his forehead, and his chest heaved violently, clearly still furious.

He glared fiercely at Chu Nanxin, about to reprimand her, when his gaze inadvertently fell on her still-flat belly.

His eyes froze for a moment, he took a deep breath, and ultimately said nothing, turning and striding away.

The day of the results announcement finally arrived, and Gu Chengyan arrived at the entrance of the examination hall early in the morning. He squeezed to the front of the crowd, his eyes fixed on the list posted on the wall.

Seeing his name on the list, the anxiety that had been hanging over him finally subsided. The tension on his face instantly transformed into a relieved smile.

He underperformed in the exam due to the pain in his back, and thought he was doomed to fail, but fate was on his side.

Although it was only last place.

It was far from what he had hoped for, but at least it was some kind of explanation.

He will surely perform well and shine brightly during next year's imperial examination, making everyone look at him with new eyes.

When his gaze went upwards, the smile on his face froze instantly, replaced by an extremely complex mix of anger, jealousy, and resentment...

A burst of cheers erupted from the crowd: "Haha, I won! I won!"

The sound was filled with joy and excitement, bringing the atmosphere at the entrance of the examination hall to a climax.

Chu Chenyu was also in the crowd, his eyes wide open, his face beaming with barely suppressed elation, "The first place winner is my brother-in-law... my brother-in-law..."

His voice was clear and loud, making him stand out in the noisy crowd.

Chu Chenyu was eager to tell her older sister the good news immediately, but when she turned around, she inadvertently caught sight of Gu Chengyan's unpleasant expression.

Still caught up in his excitement, and oblivious to Gu Chengyan's odd behavior, he pushed his way through the crowd and suddenly hooked his arm around Gu Chengyan's shoulder.

"Third brother-in-law, all three of us made the list, haha... You two are truly the Gu family's two heroes!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyan's face instantly darkened to a point where it seemed as if water could drip from it.

"Two outstanding talents"?

It's incredibly ironic.

Hmph, Gu Junze, a cripple, is at the top of the list, while he is at the bottom.

Chu Chenyu's seemingly flattering words sounded like a direct insult to him.

"Chengyan, this is your brother-in-law! He's on the list too," said a young man who was familiar with Gu Chengyan.

These words further enraged Gu Chengyan. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he flung Chu Chenyu's hand away.

He said coldly, "Who is your brother-in-law? Chu Nanxin is just one of my concubines."

He glanced at Chu Chenyu sideways, his tone full of disdain, "You dare to call yourself my brother-in-law?"

Chu Chenyu's face instantly turned ashen, his smile froze on his face, and flames of anger ignited in his eyes.

Although he had always been dissatisfied with Chu Nanxin's insistence on marrying Gu Chengyan as a concubine, Chu Nanxin was, after all, his third sister whom he had grown up with and a blood relative.

How could he tolerate Gu Chengyan humiliating her like this in front of him?

"My third sister is pregnant."

Chu Chenyu's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, her tone filled with obvious anger and questioning, drawing curious glances from those around her.

Gu Chengyan showed no sign of backing down, instead letting out a cold snort, his face full of disdain, "Isn't it only natural for my concubines to bear my children? Even if they are born, they will only be illegitimate children..."

His words were like sharp blades, piercing Chu Chenyu's heart.

Unable to suppress her anger any longer, Chu Chenyu suddenly raised her fist and swung it at Gu Chengyan's face.

Kill this bastard! Chu Nanxin must be blind!

Gu Chengyan seemed to have anticipated Chu Chenyu's attack. He reacted extremely quickly, dodging the punch with a sidestep. Then, he grabbed Chu Chenyu's wrist with his backhand, twisted it forcefully, and pressed him to the ground.

His movements were clean and efficient, without any hesitation.

He didn't fight back when he fought with Wei Qiming before because he was afraid of the Empress and the Duke of Wei's mansion. How could Chu Chenyu possibly want to hit him? Does he think he's made of clay?

People who knew the two of them gathered around and tried to separate them.

"Calm down, calm down..." they said, trying to pull the two apart.

In their view, what Gu Chengyan said was the norm in this world. The status of concubines was low, and only the brother of the legal wife could be considered a proper brother-in-law.

Gu Chengyan forcefully waved away everyone's hands, "Chu Chenyu, if you really want Chu Nanxin to live a better life in my mansion, then behave yourself and stop provoking me."

After saying that, he snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Chu Chenyu was furious. Had he provoked him? It was clearly him who was biting people indiscriminately like a mad dog.

Filled with resentment, Chu Chenyu left in the opposite direction, blaming Chu Nanxin for being so determined to follow him...

As soon as Gu Chengyan squeezed out of the crowd, his gaze fell on the small stall at the corner of Gongyuan Street.

Gu Cheng'an?