Chapter 122 Xu Shulan was filled with resentment
Actually, even without them revealing it, Gu Nanxiao could guess who it was. Qi Jinxiu's words made him look extremely embarrassed. The last incident had caused quite a stir, but in the end, Yunxi was being harassed by the Empress Dowager.
If Shen Yujiao were to be dealt with legitimately, it would indeed be difficult to convict her. Even without the Empress Dowager's connection, Shen's uncle was a powerful minister with considerable military authority, someone even the Emperor was trying to win over.
Trying to seek justice in the government office will likely end in the same way as last time, with nothing ever coming of it. This time, Gu Nanxiao, unusually, didn't confront Qi Jinxiu directly.
He simply grunted in response, then gestured for everyone in the room to enter. The meaning was clear: he and Yunxi needed to rest, and it wasn't appropriate for outsiders to be present.
Qi Jinxiu, who had just been feeling smug, lost all joy after being told to leave. Even though he already knew that kind of relationship they had, he still felt incredibly hurt.
Seeing that Yunxi's expression clearly indicated no objection, he had no choice but to bow to her and leave with the Yun family's guards.
After the outsiders left, Mo Yu bowed to his master and then disappeared into the room.
When only the two of them remained in the room, Yunxi immediately glared at Gu Nanxiao. She blamed him for her displeasure at being assassinated without cause.
After all, he brought all this trouble upon himself. I wonder what these women are thinking. If someone truly loves and respects you, and treats you sincerely, that's one thing.
It's incomprehensible that she can still be so devoted to Gu Nanxiao despite always giving him a sour look.
Gu Nanxiao understood why Yunxi was glaring at him, but he didn't dare utter a word in his defense. After a while, he changed the subject, saying, "Yunxi, are you thirsty? Shall I get you a cup of tea?"
Yunxi still didn't want to talk to him anymore. She just shook her head with a cold expression, then lay down on the bed with her back to him, preparing to continue resting.
Seeing Yunxi lying on the inside of the bed, Gu Nanxiao glanced at the empty space outside and carefully went to her side.
After waiting a while, seeing that Yunxi didn't chase him away, he cautiously moved closer to her from behind. After waiting a little longer, seeing that Yunxi still didn't object, he boldly reached out and hugged Yunxi, burying his face in the crook of her neck.
After waiting for a while, Yunxi still hadn't refused. He couldn't help but smirk and barked like a dog twice.
Although Yunxi ignored him, from an angle where Gu Nanxiao couldn't see, she was inwardly cursing him for deserving it while unconsciously curling the corners of her mouth.
I thought to myself, let's see if he dares to say such harsh things again next time? This dog has been barking for three years, and if he still doesn't learn his lesson, then there's probably no chance of turning him around.
The next morning, Yunxi woke up sweating. She felt the body heat of the man behind her was almost melting her. She knew all too well what kind of scoundrel he was.
Yunxi immediately sat up angrily, glaring at Gu Nanxiao. Under the intimidation of Yunxi's gaze, he quickly pulled the blanket over his legs and awkwardly explained:
"Yunxi, I absolutely did not mean to offend you. In fact, ever since you left, I thought I was completely ruined..."
Yunxi looked at Gu Nanxiao with a half-smile, an expression that said, "Keep making this up." Seeing her disbelief, Gu Nanxiao said eagerly:
"Everything I said is true, I'm absolutely not lying to you. But don't worry, Yunxi, from now on, you'll be in charge of our intimate moments."
If you say no, I absolutely won't go against your wishes. I know you're probably not in the mood right now, so I'll go take a cold shower right now, it won't delay our departure."
After Gu Nanxiao finished speaking, he immediately went to the door and instructed the servants to prepare cold water. He took several cold showers behind the screen before finally suppressing the raging fire within him.
After taking a cold shower, Gu Nanxiao quickly changed into riding clothes and went to the main hall for a meal with Yunxi, who had already washed up.
In the main hall, Qi Jinxiu was already waiting. He had even ordered a carriage to be prepared, with thick soft cushions inside, showing that he had put a lot of thought into it.
However, the carriage was very narrow, and it looked like it could only accommodate one woman sitting or lying down. Qi Jinxiu's ulterior motives were obvious; he clearly wanted to separate Yunxi and Gu Nanxiao.
He must have been insanely jealous yesterday, having ridden the two of them together on one horse.
The carriages moved slowly, and it wasn't until it was completely dark that they found the Prince's convoy by following the coded signals.
Mo Yu had already made all the arrangements on horseback. When Yunxi's carriage arrived at the inn in town, she went straight to the VIP room that had been prepared for her.
The commotion of their arrival alerted the Gu brothers, Gu Nanwen and Gu Nanwu, who lived next door. Neither of them had much ambition to begin with, and their futures had been completely ruined after the incident at the last birthday banquet.
At this moment, all he wanted was to curry favor with his elder brother and live a life of leisure and wealth. Therefore, upon hearing that Gu Nanxiao had caught up with the caravan, he immediately wanted to come and exchange pleasantries.
Just as the two were about to push open the door, they were stopped by the guards at the entrance. They were about to ask someone to announce their arrival when the guards said curtly, "His Highness has ordered that he will not see anyone!"
Although the two brothers were resentful, they put on smiles and tried to save face: "Eldest brother must be tired after traveling all day. It was our oversight. We will come to visit you again tomorrow."
Their self-serving explanations were completely ignored; the guards remained standing motionless at the door, not even sparing them a glance.
Back in their room, the two brothers felt a surge of resentment. Gu Nanwu said, "It seems Gu Nanxiao has truly come to hate us. Ever since Father died, he's been putting on airs like a prince."
My mother was useless too. She served my father for so many years, yet she didn't manage to get us a single benefit before the old man died.
Even the Prince's estate wasn't left to us a single penny. If we rely solely on that meager monthly interest, it won't even be enough for a single night of pleasure. How are we supposed to survive?"
Gu Nanwen raised his hand to cover his mouth, then gestured with his eyes that the walls were listening. Indeed, there were Gu Nanxiao's men everywhere in this inn.
Moreover, the secret guards are elusive; whatever they say tonight will reach Gu Nanxiao's ears tomorrow. Gu Nanwen pulled Gu Nanwu to the table, dipped his finger in tea, and wrote on the table:
“Once we get to our fiefdom, we’ll ask him for an official position. Even if it’s just a governorship far away, it’ll be more comfortable than staying under his nose.”
Gu Nanwu knew his brother was the most resourceful, and he imagined himself becoming a prefect. He believed that just from the tributes from his subordinates, he would have so many beautiful women that their legs would give way.
Besides, they don't want any high-ranking official positions, just the prefect of the county town. I believe that a prince like him wouldn't be so stingy.
As they thought about it, the two brothers became aroused. Gu Nanwu said to Gu Nanwen, "I heard there's a brothel in this town, why don't we go check it out?"
Gu Nanwen shook his head in disagreement, saying, "The prostitutes in these small places cater to the most vulgar and lowly people. It's hard to say whether those women have any diseases."
"Besides, it's so late. If we go out, we'll definitely alert the guards. If they find out, and then use training as an excuse to deal with us tomorrow, we'll be in trouble."
Upon hearing this, Gu Nanwu rubbed his groin with a frustrated hand and said, "We're already loaded with guns, are we just going to hold it in like this?"
Gu Nanwen looked down at his own situation and then said, "It's not like we don't have concubines, we still have Xu Shulan, right?"
Although we're tired of them, they're still ladies from respectable families, much better than those prostitutes, aren't they? We brothers can make do with them for now; once we get to our fiefdom, we'll have plenty of beauties to sleep with.”
Gu Nanwu always listened to whatever his brother said. The two hit it off immediately and made their way to Xu Shulan's room.
The guards watched the brothers go without saying a word, completely ignoring their presence. After all, she was the brothers' shared concubine; who could interfere?
Xu Shulan had recently enjoyed a rare period of peace and quiet, and her injuries had healed considerably. Unexpectedly, tonight, those two beasts suddenly came sneaking over again.
She retreated to the inner side of the bed in terror, her eyes filled with resistance. But the more she acted this way, the more Gu Nanwen and Gu Nanwu liked her.
Ignoring Xu Shulan's struggles, they crumpled the handkerchief they were carrying into a ball and stuffed it into her mouth. They then began to assault her.
Xu Shulan had already cried all her tears. More than three years had passed, and she had been living without any dignity.
She had considered suicide, but only at the moment of her death did she realize that dying also requires immense courage. And she, unfortunately, lacked that courage.
A night of inhuman torture tore open Xu Shulan's wounds, which had just begun to heal, and her body was covered with bruises of all sizes.
After the two brothers had their fun, they took over the entire bed and left her alone on the floor without even giving her a blanket.
If it weren't for the charcoal brazier burning brightly inside, she would probably have caught a cold by now.
Xu Shulan stared blankly and desperately at the roof, her mind filled with thoughts of Gu Nanxiao's handsome face. She often thought that if Gu Nanxiao were the one who had treated her so cruelly, she believed he would not only not resist, but would also cooperate fully.
Just then, she suddenly heard Gu Nanxiao's voice. It was the man she had loved for a long time, so she couldn't possibly be mistaken.
So, ignoring the pain, she quickly wrapped her clothes tighter, pushed open the door, and went out.
But what she saw was her beloved man embracing Yunxi, who had disappeared for three years. He was now carefully protecting that bitch, gently introducing her to the local delicacies as they walked downstairs.
After a moment of shock, Xu Shulan's heart was immediately filled with endless resentment. Why wouldn't Xiao Lang even glance at her? What was it about her that that bitch lacked?
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