Chapter 55
Gu Yanling couldn't get away and could only walk to Xiao Xinghan and try to save the situation in front of his father: "Your Highness, why are you here? I, Xiaomin, was just about to go back."
However, Xiao Xinghan didn't give him this opportunity. He directly put his arm around Gu Qifu's waist in front of him and said, "It's noon now. I'm here to pick you up."
Gu Qifu's eyes instantly fixed on his big hand on his son's waist.
This intimate action clearly highlights the improper relationship between him and Gu Yanling.
Especially Gu Qifu still remembered that in Yangzhou that year, this man and that Mr. Yuanbao did something immoral in public!
This prince is a homosexual and even has his eyes on his own son. No wonder he suddenly took him away yesterday.
Is there still justice and law?
Gu Yanling saw that his father's face couldn't be worse. If it weren't for the fact that the other party was the prince, he would probably rush over and push Xiao Xinghan away. He raised his eyes to look at Xiao Xinghan, his eyes filled with pleading.
Xiao Xinghan looked at him for a moment before letting him go. "I'll give you one stick of incense to explain things clearly to your father."
Gu Yanling nodded and hurriedly pulled his father out of the front hall.
Gu Qifu's teeth were about to break. He suppressed his voice and dared not speak loudly for fear of being heard. However, he could not suppress his rage. He glared at him and said, "He, he, is he interested in you?!"
Gu Yanling saw that his father hadn't guessed that he was the other person who had offended people back then. Fortunately, he didn't guess, otherwise his father would have been furious to death on the spot. "Dad, don't be angry for now. Anger is harmful to your health. Don't get angry. Calm down."
Gu Qifu was furious when he heard that he didn't refute him. He couldn't hold back his voice anymore and suddenly raised his voice: "Did he do anything to you yesterday? Does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have the right to forcibly seize a commoner? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can do whatever he wants! Even if Daddy has to sacrifice his life, he won't let him succeed!!"
Gu Yanling thought to herself that she had succeeded so many times and had even given birth to a child. "Hey, Dad, please be quiet. Don't let anyone hear us. We are a big family. Why would we risk our lives? Please calm down."
How could Gu Qifu remain calm? He was shaking with anger. "Yan'er, you don't know. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was the one who punished the corrupt officials in Yangzhou back then. You weren't in Yangzhou at the time, so you don't know about these things. He almost turned our Yangzhou upside down for his male favorite. What did you say today? He said you looked like an old friend of his. Maybe he was just using you as a stand-in!"
What kind of look is that!
What does his son look like? What does that young man look like? Apart from their similar body shapes, are there any other similarities between them?
Gu Qifu felt that these were all excuses. It was obvious that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was attracted by his son's beauty and was tempted by him!
"Dad shouldn't have come to the capital. Money can be earned anywhere. Now, if you hadn't come to the capital, you wouldn't have met him, and he wouldn't have taken a fancy to you."
Seeing his father's expression as if the sky had fallen, Gu Yanling didn't feel comfortable telling him the truth, for fear of making his father sick with anger. His father wasn't as open-minded as his mother. If he knew what he had done and got sick with anger, he really didn't want to see that.
"Dad, calm down. This isn't as bad as you think."
Gu Qifu blamed himself and said, "How can you expect Dad to stay calm? He is the crown prince of the current dynasty. He has set his sights on you. What else can we do? No matter how much money Dad makes, it is useless if he can't even protect you."
Gu Yanling: "If he likes me, he likes me. Don't talk like I'm going to die."
Gu Qifu was extremely regretful now. If he had known it would be like this, he would never have come to the capital. In his opinion, a man should marry and have children. Being someone's male concubine was simply humiliating and undignified, especially for someone of such status. When he thought about his son having to humble himself and serve another man, his eyes instantly turned red.
"What's the difference between being someone's male concubine and committing suicide? Our Gu family has been a single-line family for three generations, and you're my only son. If I had to watch you die, how would I face my ancestors a hundred years from now?"
When Gu Yanling heard him say this, she hurriedly reminded him, "Dad, don't let him know about An An's existence."
Gu Qifu was shocked: "What do you mean? Is it not enough that he robbed you, he even wants to rob my grandson? An An is a descendant of my Gu family, what does it have to do with him?"
Gu Yanling couldn't tell the truth, so she could only discredit Xiao Xinghan: "Who knows? He has no children, and at his age, who knows if he's in poor health? What if he can't have children, and sees our An An is adorable and has evil intentions, wanting to adopt An An as his adopted son? We can't take that risk!"
Gu Qifu was really frightened by what the Crown Prince had done today. Hearing his son's words, he couldn't help but panic, "Yan'er, what you said makes sense."
Gu Yanling knew his father was upset, so she could only comfort him, "Don't worry, he's the Crown Prince who has all the beauties he wants. He'll only be attracted to me for a short while, but he might get tired of me soon. I'll go back with him first. Besides, he's so busy, he can't stay in the Crown Prince's Mansion forever. He'll have to return to the palace sooner or later."
Gu Qifu was not comforted, but he could not ignore the entire Gu family. If they really angered His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, they would be in trouble. An An was still so young.
He had seen the Crown Prince's ruthless methods. He mobilized troops to confiscate the property of the prefect and had Hu Jiawei executed. In the eyes of these people, ordinary people like them who had no power or influence were like ants.
Gu Yanling: "Dad, I am unfilial and have made you worry. Please don't let mother and sister know about what happened today."
Gu Qifu felt bad too, seeing his son like this, "It's all your fault that your mother and I gave birth to you so well. If you were uglier——"
Thinking of the young man's appearance, Gu Qifu stopped talking and sighed silently.
Gu Yanling was about to speak when she saw Li Youfu coming over and hurriedly pulled his father.
Li Youfu bowed and said, "Sir, His Highness asked me to inform you that the incense stick time is up."
Gu Yanling: "I see. My father and I will discuss it right away."
Ever since Li Youfu confirmed that he was Young Master Yuanbao, he had been extremely respectful. After all, no one knew the position of this man in His Highness' heart as well as he did. "Yes, I will go back and report to His Highness."
Gu Yanling: "Yeah."
As soon as Li Youfu left, Gu Yanling met his father's complicated expression and explained, "He is the chief eunuch of the Eastern Palace, serving His Highness."
Gu Qifu thought about how he had just helped him up: "He seems to be respectful to you."
Gu Yanling: "Dad, don't worry about this. I'm going back with him first. I'll come back to see you tomorrow."
Gu Qifu's face became haggard when he thought about his family's only son, who had been a concubine for three generations. "How about we go back to Yangzhou overnight?"
Gu Yanling: "Then he will have to break my legs."
Gu Qifu: “…”
Gu Yanling: "He was caught before he even left the city."
Gu Qifu: “…”
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When Gu Yanling and Gu Qifu came back, Xiao Xinghan was already sitting in the main seat in the front hall, but he had not had any tea.
"Are you done talking?"
Gu Yanling nodded, not daring to let him say another word to Gu Qifu, fearing that the truth would be revealed. So she hugged his arm and pulled him up, "You haven't eaten yet, right? Go back and eat quickly, don't starve."
Xiao Xinghan let him pull him up in a hurry and followed him out of the front hall.
Gu Qifu watched his son so audaciously drag someone away, still a bit stunned. Li Youfu, having learned Gu Yanling's identity, was no longer surprised by this. He smiled and said to Gu Qifu, "Your Highness knows that the Gu family's cloth shop supplies cloth to the palace's clothing department. Today, I have ordered me to inform them that all cloth and fabrics in the palace will be made by the Gu family from now on."
When Gu Qifu thought that this was exchanged for his son, he became gloomy and could not be happy at all.
Xiao Xinghan had long expected that Gu Yanling would not tell the truth, and he also saw that Gu Qifu was unaware of the situation, so he asked Li Youfu to comfort him: "Don't worry, His Highness is sincere in his love for your son, so don't worry too much."
How could Gu Qifu believe His Highness's sincerity? But at this point it was useless to say anything.
In the carriage.
Gu Yanling just realized that she was still holding Xiao Xinghan's arm, and she immediately withdrew her hand as if nothing had happened, but was also a little angry that he had come uninvited.
"Your Highness, if my father gets scared and something happens to him, I will be an unfilial son."
Xiao Xinghan: "..."
The more Gu Yanling thought about it, the angrier she became: "My father values his reputation the most, and you come over and hug me so openly, as if you're afraid that others won't see the relationship between us!"
Xiao Xinghan: "What is our relationship?"
Gu Yanling choked.
Xiao Xinghan straightened his cuffs and said calmly, "Who can I blame? I told you it was noon. If you had returned early and waited for me in the mansion, this wouldn't have happened."
Gu Yanling didn't believe what he said. He felt that Xiao Xinghan came here on purpose and didn't know what his plan was.
Xiao Xinghan pinched his chin: "Did I ever tell you about the consequences of coming back late?"
Gu Yanling said with a guilty conscience: "...I, I'm back, aren't I?"
Xiao Xinghan's hand slowly stroked his chin: "It's too late."
Gu Yanling glared at him: "I think you just want to find an excuse to punish me!"
Xiao Xinghan retracted his hand: "Not Xiaomin anymore? Not you anymore?"
Gu Yanling always forgot his identity as the Crown Prince. When he heard his words, he suddenly lost his arrogance and lowered his head.
Xiao Xinghan's gaze fell on his snow-white neck. Knowing that this place was sensitive, he raised his hand and pinched it. Sure enough, he saw Gu Yanling tremble.
Before Gu Yanling could react, Xiao Xinghan grabbed her waist and put her on his lap. She was kissed for a long time with a dazed look on her face.
Gu Yanling felt that Xiao Xinghan was now like a kissing maniac, who wanted to eat his mouth at any time.
Xiao Xinghan raised his hand to wipe away the moisture on his lips, "I'll punish you when we get back."
Gu Yanling: “???”
Xiao Xinghan gave him a meaningful look and said no more, admiring Gu Yanling's expression as she was frightened like a quail by his words.
Just like before, even though her appearance has changed, her every move, every frown and every smile cannot deceive people.
Gu Yanling was restless. He knew Xiao Xinghan wouldn't let him off easily! He must have a lot of bad intentions and was going to teach him a lesson!
Woohoo, he knew it would be like this.
Xiao Xinghan saw the person in his arms as if he had fleas on his body: "If you move again, I will punish you now."
Gu Yanling didn't dare to move for a moment. She held his hand and blinked her eyes to act pitiful.
Xiao Xinghan remained unmoved.
Gu Yanling took the initiative to kiss his chin and mouth as she did before. Xiao Xinghan accepted it all and let him please her.
But the lesson must be taught.
After returning to the mansion, the servants prepared the meal. Gu Yanling sat next to Xiao Xinghan, still thinking about the punishment Xiao Xinghan had promised her. She ate two bowls of rice and a bowl of soup without any appetite.
It’s better to die of fullness than of starvation!
But who would have thought that after the meal, Xiao Xinghan did not punish him, but went to the study. Gu Yanling followed him to the study and saw that he still had work to do.
Xiao Xinghan didn't even raise his eyes: "Go and have fun by yourself."
Gu Yanling got up early and felt a little sleepy, so she decided to go back to her room to rest, thinking that maybe Xiao Xinghan was just trying to scare her.
Now that they have resumed this kind of relationship, he can't be beaten with a few more sticks, right?
Gu Yanling came out of the study and saw Chang Feng, who was obviously waiting for him.
Chang Feng walked up to him and said, "Yuanbao, is that you?"
Even though everyone recognized him, Gu Yanling still didn't want to admit it.
Chang Feng pulled him aside. Gu Yanling said, "Hey, Brother Chang Feng, don't ask anymore."
Chang Feng: "I met you before when I went to Yangzhou to look for you on the orders of His Highness, and you saw me then too."
Gu Yanling: "It's all over."
Chang Feng frowned: "Do you know that His Highness has been looking for you these past few years? How could you just leave?"
Gu Yanling felt a little guilty: "Don't you all know the purpose of my approach to His Highness? The task is completed, and I must leave. I can't really follow His Highness to the capital."
Chang Feng: "...You really don't have any feelings for His Highness?"
Gu Yanling didn't want to say it.
Chang Feng said earnestly, "His Highness loves you deeply, otherwise he would not allow you to deceive him like this. You must not act foolishly now."
Gu Yanling knew that he was also concerned about her: "I understand. I dare not run again. His Highness said that if I dare to run again, he will break my legs."
Chang Feng was still a little uncomfortable seeing his appearance: "Just keep it in mind."
Gu Yanling chatted with Chang Feng for a while, then returned to his bedroom. He hummed inwardly before falling asleep. He hadn't intended to run away again!
…
When Gu Yanling was half asleep, he felt someone pulling down his pants. He grumbled and turned over.
After Xiao Xinghan finished his work, he came over and saw that he was still sleeping. He didn't call him, but opened the menstrual ointment he brought from the Imperial Hospital.
After the Yuezhi cream dissolves, the area gradually becomes smooth and moist.
Gu Yanling muttered, "Sheng Yao."
Xiao Xinghan heard him call him: "Are you comfortable?"
Gu Yanling hummed in her dream. After Xiao Xinghan patiently used up the entire jar of Yuezhi cream, he opened the small sandalwood box, which was filled with large, round pearls.
Gu Yanling opened her eyes blankly, and finally realized something was wrong. She turned around and saw Xiao Xinghan pushing the pearls in. Her scalp suddenly went numb.
"You, you, what are you doing?"
Xiao Xinghan said slowly: "Punish you."
Gu Yanling was so embarrassed that tears immediately came out. She had never thought that Xiao Xinghan was talking about this kind of punishment. Soon she couldn't bear it anymore, "No, wuwuwu, no more."
Xiao Xinghan finally stopped, and Gu Yanling thought he had let her go. She sniffed and said, "Help me get it out quickly."
Xiao Xinghan rubbed his place and said, "You can't get it back. You need to take out these pearls one by one."
Gu Yanling almost collapsed when she heard this. The pearl was inside, and she couldn't bear the pleasure at all. She cried and begged him, "I don't know how to do it. Please, please help me take it out. Wuwu."
Xiao Xinghan: "Will you be obedient from now on?"
The corners of Gu Yanling's eyes turned red, and she nodded hurriedly: "Be obedient! Be obedient!!"
Xiao Xinghan: "Still running?"
Gu Yanling sobbed, "I won't run away anymore, never again!!"
Xiao Xinghan then pulled the pearl out slowly by the string.
Gu Yanling only then realized that the string of pearls was strung together. He took a long time to recover, but he still couldn't recover and his body kept shaking.
Xiao Xinghan threw the string of water-soaked pearls back into the box and looked at Gu Yanling's snow-white body covered with a thin layer of powder.
It’s really beautiful.
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