Chapter 12 Don't Try to Escape from My Hand

Mu Junyan’s eyebrows were so tight that they could kill a mosquito.

"Got it. Go ahead."

Gu Huan bowed, turned around and walked away slowly.

Mu Junyan stared at her staggering back.

Last night... he tormented me quite a bit.

He reached out and pressed his temples, rubbing them hard.

Before meeting her today, he thought that she dared to plot against him because she wanted to climb up the social ladder.

But when I saw her again, I felt that she was a timid kitten.

He always hides his round eyes, curls himself up vigilantly, and wishes no one would pay attention to her.

Zhou Chunyu watched Gu Huan's figure disappear into the night and quickly walked towards Mu Junyan.

Mu Junyan raised his head and said, "Keep an eye on Mu An. Don't give him too much money, or he might squander it and lose his temper."

"yes."

Zhou Chunyu couldn't hold it in for a long time and said, "Master, the young master's backyard is really outrageous. The young master also redeemed a courtesan and now she is pregnant. It's all over the place, and it's not nice to hear."

Mu Junyan sighed slightly: "Blame me. Having a son like this can make some people let down their guard. I didn't expect it would harm him instead."

He had followed his grandfather and father into battle since he was ten years old, and had witnessed many military commanders who were more powerful than their masters getting into trouble.

His father also warned him before he died.

He knew very well that he could only be loyal to the emperor, defend his country, and could not have any weaknesses, a woman he loved, or even any children of his own.

Otherwise, His Majesty will not be at ease.

But now, there is an anomaly...Gu Huan.

Zhou Chunyu was very sad: "Master, you are only 28 years old, you should keep one of your biological children. Otherwise, how will the Gu family inherit the incense?"

"If I have a son, he will definitely follow me into battle. He will still have his head tied to his belt. What difference does it make if I have a son or not? If I have a daughter, it will definitely affect her marriage. It doesn't matter whether the family line is passed on or not. After all, people are born and die. Why should I let my child suffer in this world?"

Zhou Chunyu sniffed hard and changed the subject: "What do you want to do with the gift for the little girl of the Gu family?"

"You can decide for yourself. At the same time, you should warn the Marquis Gu and his wife to stop them from using her as a raft and thinking of unnecessary things."

Mu Junyan narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Chiyu, have someone investigate Gu Huan's situation in the mansion. Also, investigate her mother to find out why she treated her own daughter so badly."

"yes."

I have to do something for her as compensation.

…

Gu Huan pushed open the door of her room and a dark shadow suddenly appeared, startling her so much that she stepped back repeatedly.

Mu An reached out and grabbed her arm and tried to pull her into the house.

Gu Huan was so anxious that she grabbed his wrist and bit it hard.

"ah!"

Mu An pushed her away in pain. Gu Huan hurried to the yard and shouted at Gu Wanru's house.

"Son-in-law, if you want me, why rush? It won't be too late until I finish copying the scroll for the master. It will do you no good to anger the master."

Gu Wanru pricked up her ears through the window and listened: "My husband didn't leave? Is he hiding in Gu Huan's room?"

Yinzhi was so angry that her teeth itched: "Bitch! You only know how to seduce your son-in-law."

Gu Huan's screams were heard outside the house. Gu Wanru hurriedly put on her shoes and walked out in a hurry.

Seeing Mu An grabbing Gu Huan's hair and about to slap her, Gu Wanru rushed over and held his hand.

"My dear, you can't hit me in the face. It will be bad if my father sees it."

Gu Wanru was shocked to see his bloody wrist, and turned around and yelled, "Bitch, how dare you bite me! If it weren't for my father, I would have beaten you to death immediately!"

Gu Huan risked her life, straightened her back, and glared at them: "Just beat me to death now!"

Gu Wanru was stunned. She actually dared to talk back!

"You should be beaten to death now! Beat you to death immediately! Bitch!" Mu An was furious and tried to grab Gu Huan while saying this.

Gu Wanru quickly hugged his arm and gently advised: "My dear, don't let your father misunderstand because of this lowly maid. Don't worry, I will punish her severely."

She turned to Jin Kui, who had just come out wearing a coat, and ordered, "Help your husband go into the house and apply the medicine."

Mu An's wrist was bitten until it was bloody. He pointed at Gu Huan's nose and cursed: "Bitch, don't even think about escaping from my palm! Even if father really took you in, he couldn't protect you! He is a man who has his head tied to his belt, and is destined to have a short life. When he dies, you beg to climb into my bed!"

Jin Kui hurried over to help, but Mu An pushed her away fiercely: "Get out of here, you useless thing!"

Watching her husband walk away in anger, Gu Wanru could no longer pretend to be gentle and virtuous, and gave the order coldly.

"Yinzhi, get the needle."

Yinzhi ran into the house with a gloating look on her face, and soon came out holding a silk bag.

Jin Kui frowned slightly, looked at Gu Huan, and said nothing.

Gu Huan felt cold all over and was trembling.

Using needles to prick her fingers and toes, or pierce her body, this was Aunt Pei and Gu Wanru's favorite way to punish her.

They are really mother and daughter, their vicious methods are exactly the same.

Yinzhi stepped forward, grabbed Gu Huan by the collar, and dragged her into the room.

Gu Huan fought back and pinched her injured palm hard. Yinzhi screamed in pain and let go.

Gu Huan grabbed Gu Wanru's wrist and said in a trembling voice, "I helped the late Madam copy the scrolls to please the Lord. If the Lord knew that my elder sister punished me at this time, he would misunderstand that my elder sister was dissatisfied with the Lord for asking me to copy the manuscripts for the late Madam. You have been married for half a year, you should know that the Duke's Mansion has never abused torture on servants."

Gu Wanru had never seen such a bold Gu Huan. She was frightened by her and didn't react.

Gu Huan continued, "Eldest sister, even if I win the favor of the uncle, it will only be one more woman to share your favor. What benefit can it bring to you? The uncle is just looking for a temporary novelty. It won't be long before the uncle loses interest in me. Are you going to send other concubines of the Gu family to the uncle's bed? You are giving a beauty to the uncle, it hurts you, isn't it?"

Gu Wanru looked at her in disbelief.

I didn't expect that Gu Huan could be so eloquent sometimes.

After a moment, Gu Wanru reacted and snorted coldly: "I'll just give you one. When I have a legitimate son, will I still be afraid of those bitches?"

"Then we must not offend the Duke. Those concubines are so arrogant now. When my eldest sister is old and ugly, won't they be even more rampant? Even if my eldest sister has a child, don't the other concubines have children? It's not uncommon for wealthy families to favor concubines over wives."

Gu Wanru's face suddenly changed.

Gu Huan's words touched her heart.

When Gu Huan saw her expression change, she knew her words had worked, and immediately added fuel to the fire.

His expression changed instantly and tears fell.

"Eldest sister, don't worry. I am a slave. Even if the Duke really likes me, he can only be his concubine at most. You are so beautiful and you must understand that it is most cost-effective for you to be my concubine."

"If I really win the favor of the Duke, I will definitely help my elder sister get the power to manage the family. If you have the power to manage the family, who can take away your position as the wife of the Crown Prince? Are all those women in the brother-in-law's yard at your disposal? You and your eldest son will have someone to rely on."

Being the head of the family is what Gu Wanru wants most.

Gu Huan knelt on the ground and said, "Eldest sister, I don't want to be a thorn in your heart. I don't want to share your husband's love. I am willing to be a knife in your hand and let you use it as you please."

She became more and more eloquent, but she always felt something was wrong.

Gu Wanru said gloomily, "You planned all this, didn't you? You volunteered to write a poem for me today so that father could see your talent."

Gu Huan grabbed her sleeve and started crying.

"Eldest sister is wronged. My slavery is in the hands of elder sister, how dare I go beyond elder sister? The master asked, don't you write? You are known as the talented woman of the capital, you can't let people find out that it is fake. I write well, which means you write better. You are such a talented person, it is natural that you will be the head of the family in the future."

Gu Wanru seemed to get to know Gu Huan all over again and looked at her seriously.

He looked at her quietly for a while, his anger gradually dissipated, his tone softened, and he reached out to help her up.

"You're a talker."

Gu Huan said humbly, "It's all thanks to my aunt and elder sister who taught me well."

Gu Wanru raised her eyebrows.

Her mother, who came from a humble background, was indeed good at educating people, worthy of her merchant family.

One word: cheap!

She is not worthy of being my mother.