Chapter 57 His Past Jealousy Erupted Like Fire, Igniting Him...
Having been thoroughly exhausted last night, Gu Xi woke up to find the sun high in the sky, and Xiao Heng was no longer by her side.
She sat in front of the mirror, looking at the marks of lovemaking left on her neck, and her face flushed red. How could she face anyone like this?
She quickly grabbed a dress with a high neckline and put it on, then covered it with makeup, so that it was not very noticeable.
After finishing her makeup, she walked towards the main hall of the side room, when she suddenly heard Xiao Heng talking to someone inside.
"How is it?" Xiao Heng asked.
"Your Majesty, we have found out that he had no accomplices. Those who were with him were all former subordinates of the Black Wind Stronghold's leader. He did all this just to kill the young mistress."
Wei Ran continued, "Our identities have not been exposed... Those who knew him were all killed by him."
Xiao Heng sneered upon hearing this. As expected of the person he personally trained, he was indeed as ruthless as he was.
Gu Xi stopped listening at this point and quietly retreated back to her bedroom.
She didn't know why Lu Yong wanted to kill her; all she knew was that he had killed Cai Lian, and she had never so viciously wanted someone to die.
But if he dies, will Ah Heng be as sad as she is?
Although he never said it, she knew that Lu Yong and Wei Ran were different to him.
When Xiao Heng returned to the bedroom, he saw her sitting alone on the edge of the bed, seemingly lost in thought, unaware that he had returned.
He sat down beside her, gently pulled her onto his lap, and Gu Xi, still in a daze, gasped in surprise at his sudden action.
"What are you thinking about? Hmm?" He said, burying his face in her chest. The soft touch was so captivating. He greedily inhaled her fragrance, his eyes growing increasingly lustful.
Gu Xi was about to answer when she saw his hands begin to unbutton her clothes. She quickly grabbed his hand and stopped him, saying, "Aheng, don't..."
Last night I was too soft-hearted and he tormented me terribly. His wounds were bleeding. I can't let him do whatever he wants today.
But Xiao Heng restrained her hands behind her back and continued what he was doing.
Gu Xi was anxious, and various ideas flashed through her mind. She quickly said, "Aheng, I'm hungry. Shall we have breakfast first?"
Xiao Heng suddenly looked up at her, his eyes reddening, his desire undisguised. He said in a hoarse voice, "I'm hungry too..."
Gu Xi was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he suddenly pushed her down onto the bed, showering her with kisses.
Xiao Heng grabbed her and began to make love to her. No matter how much she cried and begged, he wouldn't let her go. Gu Xi was completely taken advantage of, and only then did she understand what he meant by "hungry".
Looking at the smug man in front of her, Gu Xi was so annoyed that she didn't want to talk to him anymore. It was still daytime, and it was so embarrassing!
She glared at him angrily, the blush on her cheeks from the passion still lingering, her eyes wide and filled with tears, making one... want to ravage her again.
The fire that Xiao Heng had just extinguished reignited, and his eyes gradually grew dull and hoarse.
Gu Xi was terrified when she saw his gaze. With a mournful face, she pushed him away and tried to get out of bed, but her legs gave way and she almost lost her balance. Xiao Heng quickly caught her and pulled her into his arms, his hands feeling the smooth, delicate texture of her skin…
She was terrified and wanted to struggle desperately, but she was afraid of hurting his wound. Her soft body gave off a feeling of wanting to resist but also welcoming. Xiao Heng's Adam's apple bobbed a few times, and he said in a low voice, "Don't move!" His low and hoarse voice was full of restraint.
Gu Xi then dared not move an inch.
She didn't know how long it was before she was finally free, but she didn't dare to get close to him anymore, even when eating, she would sit far away from him.
After the meal, Xiao Heng went to the study. Gu Xi carefully checked herself over and prepared to go out for a while.
Just as they reached the door of the side room, Xiao Heng's deep voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Where are you going?" he asked, and then came up to her.
Gu Xi's eyes flickered slightly. She wanted to ask Zhao Fuquan about Lu Yong's situation, but she didn't dare let him know. He had already looked unhappy when she had only mentioned his name yesterday.
"I'll go find Zhuyin," she replied, composing herself.
Xiao Heng stared at her intently for a long time before finally letting out a soft "hmm".
Gu Xi left the room and was about to go downstairs when she encountered Bai Xingzhi at the corner.
He seemed to have just returned from outside; his usually handsome face showed signs of fatigue.
"Young Master Bai," Gu Xi greeted him politely.
Bai Xingzhi met her gaze, trying to find some trace of their past in her eyes, but the result was disappointing.
Her gaze towards him carried a faint distance, just as it had before she lost her memory, maintaining a perfectly measured distance.
Bai Xingzhi lowered his eyes, concealing the expression in them, and asked, "Miss Gu, do you need to go out?"
Gu Xi shook her head: "I'll go find Steward Zhao."
Remembering that she had been unconscious for a long time that night, Bai Xingzhi couldn't help but ask with concern, "Are you feeling any better?"
"I'm fine now, thank you for your concern, Young Master Bai," Gu Xi replied with a slight smile.
Bai Xingzhi was stunned for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.
"It's good that you're alright. Then I won't bother Miss Gu any longer." After saying that, he was about to walk past her.
“Young Master Bai,” Gu Xi suddenly called out to him, “Have you encountered some difficulties?” She felt that he looked somewhat sad and lonely today, and as a friend, she couldn’t help but ask him with concern.
Bai Xingzhi turned to look at her, his gaze falling on the faint pink mark on her neck. His eyes darkened, and he said, "It's nothing."
"It's good that you're alright." Seeing that he didn't want to talk, Gu Xi didn't press him and went downstairs.
Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Heng was standing not far behind her, watching the two of them for a long time.
*
"Steward Zhao, could you tell me about Ah Heng and Lu Yong? What kind of relationship do they have?" Gu Xi asked.
"Your Excellency Consort Gu, I don't know much... I only know that he was one of the first to follow His Majesty, even earlier than this servant. He was by His Majesty's side when His Majesty was still in the Cold Palace."
"The Cold Palace? Ah Heng spent time in the Cold Palace?" Gu Xi asked in surprise.
“Yes, after the Ninth Prince was born, His Majesty lived in the Cold Palace. Then one year, he disappeared for some unknown reason. After he returned, Lu Yong was by his side, and later Lu Xiao, Wei Lin, and Wei Ran came into the picture.” He paused and continued, “Lu Yong was skilled in martial arts, and it was from that time that those sycophantic servants dared not bully him too much.”
"So, Lu Yong was protecting him all those years?" Gu Xi asked.
"That must be the case... Most of the personal guards around His Majesty today were recruited and trained by him," Zhao Fuquan replied.
After a long silence, Gu Xi lowered her eyes and asked, "Then do you know why he wanted to kill me?"
Zhao Fuquan had already guessed the reason for this from Lu Xiao's words and Lu Yong's conversation in the dark room, but he couldn't let Gu Xi know. After a moment's thought, he said, "He simply misunderstood you, Consort Gu, thinking you would do something harmful to the Emperor, which is why he did this foolish thing..."
"I see..." Gu Xi murmured, realizing that he was actually loyal to Xiao Heng. "Then do you know what Ah Heng plans to do with him?"
"This servant dares not presume to guess His Majesty's intentions..." Zhao Fuquan said after a moment's thought. "Lu Yong is currently locked in a dark room and has been subjected to extreme torture. He probably won't live much longer." Even if he does live, it will be a fate worse than death.
Gu Xi was startled upon hearing this, and after a moment said, "Steward Zhao, thank you for telling me this." Then she left.
*
Gu Xi returned to her bedroom, her mind filled with thoughts. She sat down on the edge of the bed, resting her head against the bed frame.
She was thinking about what Zhao Fuquan had just said. It turned out that he had grown up in the cold palace since childhood. She only thought that the Empress Dowager did not like him because of the rumor that he had killed his father and brother, but she did not know that she had never treated him well since childhood.
Ah Heng, do you know how much my heart aches at this moment? Have you suffered a lot?
Xiao Heng heard the noise in the study and came to find her, only to find her looking worried and sad.
He recalled her meeting with Bai Xingzhi just now.
Gu Xi, even if you have amnesia, can't you let go of him?
Seeing him sad made you sad too, didn't you?
In just half a month, you've fallen so deeply in love with him?
Xiao Heng clenched his fists and strode towards her, sitting down beside her. He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him, and kissed her deeply.
Gu Xi snapped out of her daze and, unusually, didn't refuse, responding to him quietly.
But he kissed her even harder and more fiercely, pinning her against the bed frame, ruthlessly seizing her saliva, and forcefully grinding her lips together.
Gu Xi, what are you thinking right now? Are you mistaking me for him?
His jealousy surged up like fire, burning away his reason. He only wanted to punish her severely. How could she be so heartbroken over another man in front of him!
A kiss was no longer enough to satisfy his desires, and his hands began to unbutton her clothes. But there were so many buttons that it was irritating. He had lost his patience and forcefully tore open her collar, wanting to tear apart this barrier.
Gu Xi was startled and quickly stopped him. She tremblingly unbuttoned her clothes, instantly revealing her smooth body, which still bore the marks of their lovemaking.
His eyes instantly turned red, his gaze like that of a hungry wolf, full of aggression. Gu Xi was so frightened that she shrank back, her eyes revealing fear.
Her pitiful appearance only fueled his destructive urges, making him want to treat her even more roughly.
Before she could take off her clothes, he pulled her onto his lap, wrapped one arm around her waist to keep her pressed tightly against him, forcing her body to arch backward in a beautiful curve. He lowered his head and took her into his mouth.
Gu Xi trembled all over, her fair skin turning a faint pink, her lower lip bitten until it turned white, yet she still couldn't help but let out a low moan.
This position made her feel a little ashamed, especially since their clothes were not completely removed, but she couldn't bear to resist him and could only let him conquer her.
The force was so intense that she could barely withstand it. She finally fell asleep after a flash of white light in her eyes, her body limply resting on his shoulder.
Before falling into a deep sleep, Gu Xi was thinking: What's wrong with him? Is he trying to make up for everything that happened during the half-month I was unconscious? Ugh... she really can't take it anymore...
Xiao Heng pulled her clothes back together, looked at the girl in his arms with pity, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips. He knew he had bullied her too much these past two days.
She was right in front of him, yet the emptiness and desire in his heart grew ever stronger. He knew that the amnesia wasn't her fault, but he just couldn't stop thinking about what they had done during those two weeks, especially after he learned that Bai Xingzhi liked her.
And what about her? She affectionately clutched Bai Xingzhi's sleeve, her face flushed as she looked at him, making him wonder if she had also fallen for him.
He whispered fiercely in her ear, "Gu Xi, you are mine, and you can only be mine!" As if that wasn't enough, he added, "Both your body and your heart can only belong to me alone!"
Gu Xi, still half asleep, only felt someone making a racket in her ear. She unconsciously hummed in response and then went back to sleep.
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Author's note: Happy Holidays, my darlings! [Sprinkling flowers]
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