Gu Che suppressed his urge to kill, rushed out of the palace with Lin Yu, and gave them one last deep look.
This was the first time Lin Yu had stepped out of the Prince's mansion and seen the world outside. The sunlight shone on her face, making her skin almost transparent. When Gu Che saw this, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickened his pace involuntarily until he was just a blur.
Lin Yu gently tugged at Gu Che's clothes, forced a smile, and said in a trembling voice, "General, I..." Before she could finish speaking, a taste of blood welled up in her throat, which she swallowed forcefully. She tried to calm herself and said, word by word, "I wasn't defiled by them. I remember everything you told me..."
"I want to be a person, a living person."
She couldn't say anything more; the blood in her mouth drowned out all her words.
Gu Che held her firmly, not daring to lower his head at all. Her comforting voice carried on the wind, "It's okay, don't talk, Lin Yu. We'll be at the clinic soon. You can tell me slowly after you're better, okay?"
Her tone was as calm and reassuring as before.
Lin Yu smiled as she looked at her general. She knew she was dying, but dying in his arms would be worth it.
She only had a slight regret that she hadn't accompanied the general to see the scenery of the northern frontier, to see the desolate desert and feel the free wind there.
I really, really want to see the place where the general once lived...
Finally, Lin Yu slowly closed her eyes in Gu Che's arms, those incredibly beautiful eyes never opening again.
Gu Che held Lin Yu tightly, feeling her gradually losing warmth in his arms.
Today, she was wearing her favorite pink dress, but now, that vibrant pink was stained with layers of glaring blood.
Gu Che was already used to blood, but the blood on Lin Yu's body stung her eyes.
Those limp, powerless legs were like the sharpest knife in the world, piercing straight into her heart, causing her so much pain that she could barely stand.
This little girl used to cry even while reading a book! When did she suddenly become so strong? Why doesn't she cry once or complain to herself?
Didn't you used to love tattling the most?
Why are you saying nothing this time?
A cold tear slid down Gu Che's cheek and landed on Lin Yu's eye. Without pausing, it seeped into her hair, carrying away a patch of turbidity and revealing the bluish-purple color beneath.
Gu Che looked at the bluish-purple bruise, and with trembling hands, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket. This handkerchief was embroidered for her by Lin Yu, with the character "Gu" embroidered on the corner in her favorite pink.
Gu Che gripped the handkerchief tightly for a long while before smilingly wiping the bloodstains and mud off Lin Yu's face.
She gently coaxed, "Don't be afraid, it's alright, your sister is back, your sister will take you home now."
"Didn't you long for the frontier the most? I'll take you back there right now. That's my territory, and no one will bully you there!"
"Wait a little while, okay?"
"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes." After saying that, he acted as if nothing had happened, gently handing Lin Yu to his maid and instructing her, "Take good care of her. Find our people and wait for me at the north gate. Be prepared to go back."
The maid, her eyes red, nodded firmly, watching her general's departing figure with deep worry in her heart.
She had witnessed firsthand how deep the relationship was between the general and Miss Lin Yu. Now that Miss Lin Yu was gone, it was clear that something was wrong with the general's demeanor.
She was really worried.
I fear the general might do something outrageous, yet I also fear he might do nothing, keeping the matter bottled up inside, becoming depressed.
But remembering the general's instructions, he wiped away his tears, picked up Lin Yu, and quickly left the spot.
Gu Che arrived at the Jing Prince's Mansion, his aura filled with menace. The gates of the mansion were still imposingly grand, and the servants immediately went to their posts upon seeing the princess return.
Gu Che didn't even glance at them, and walked straight towards the banquet hall.
Meanwhile, the singing and dancing continued, and King Jing and the nobles were still drinking and making merry, as if they had just tortured and killed not a person, but an ant.
Indeed, the lives of ordinary people meant nothing to these nobles.
The bloodstains on the ground had long been cleaned up, and there wasn't even a trace of blood in the air. The strong smell of alcohol and incense masked everything.
Just like their glamorous exterior, it conceals all the filth inside.
The music stopped when Gu Che barged in, and only then did Prince Jing see Gu Che covered in blood, looking at her with hostility.
She was so tactless! In front of everyone, she completely ignored his words and took Lin Yu away. This was a huge slap in his face, leaving her no face at all.
Does he still think he's the God of War of the Great Zhou Dynasty?
It's ridiculous. Today they're going to teach her a lesson and make her realize her place.
Prince Jing, his face cold, reprimanded, "Where did you take that bitch Lin Yu? Quickly send her to the Duke of Anguo's residence!"
"Remember, you must deliver it yourself!"
Duke Anguo was still a little afraid of Gu Che. He glanced at Prince Jing uneasily, wanting to say something, but out of consideration for his pride, he kept quiet and said nothing.
Gu Che didn't care about Duke Anguo at all, not even giving him a glance. He just stared into Prince Jing's eyes and asked almost coldly, "You gave her to Duke Anguo?"
Prince Jing's expression was indifferent, and his tone was nonchalant, "What are you saying, Your Highness? At that time, I had already bestowed her upon the Duke of Anguo."
He slightly raised his chin, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes, "To receive this honor is a blessing that Lin Yu has accumulated over several lifetimes."
Duke Anguo is one of the few brave and skilled warriors in the court besides Gu Che, but he is a member of Gu's faction. His elder brother has always wanted to win him over and make him a member of his inner circle. If he can accomplish this, it will be a great achievement.
Duke Anguo only wanted one beautiful concubine. Let alone one, he could afford to give away ten or eight.
The thought of this made King Jing furious. That bitch Lin Yu almost ruined his plans. It was such a simple matter, yet this bitch dared to disobey.
She was nothing more than a plaything he kept, yet she dared to disobey his orders.
They were so naive to think that by getting a beating from them, they could escape their grasp. They were utterly foolish.
It's ridiculously naive. Even if it's a corpse, he can do whatever he wants with it. How can he expect to gain freedom?
hehe!
This woman! So naive, so incredibly naive!
Thinking of her bright and beautiful face, even her painful struggles were beautiful, and she even had a unique kind of beauty.
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