Chapter 15: The Red-robed War Song is Exciting and Loyal, and the Jade Flower is Splashed with Blood
After finishing their business in the provincial capital, the group rushed to Anyang. With Sun Mu's care along the way, the journey was safe and smooth.
Yi Shui led a group of people and went out of the city for dozens of miles to welcome them. Yi Shui had learned from Li Erhu that Luo Guyun and Xiao Xiangyue were getting married. In the past few years, he had been with his third brother day and night in the army, and he roughly knew some of his thoughts. But he did not expect Luo Guyun to be so bold and reckless as to marry Xiao Xiangyue without caring about anything. He strongly disapproved of it. Firstly, he felt that this matter would damage Luo Guyun's reputation. Secondly, he had witnessed Xiao Xiangyue's illness several times with his own eyes, and felt that he was too weak and might not live long. If something happened, Luo Guyun, who was deeply in love with him, would probably be heartbroken to death. He was worried and was lukewarm towards Xiao Xiangyue.
The last time Luo Guyun returned to Anyang, he was pressed for time. He only briefed Yishui on military matters before rushing off to fetch Xiao Xiangyue. This time, he buried his mother and Commander Luo together in a grand ceremony, building a magnificent mausoleum. On the day of the tomb's dedication, hundreds of soldiers, local officials, and wealthy merchants gathered at the tomb. Even the central government dispatched a special commissioner to attend the memorial ceremony. The tombstone was also inscribed by Luo Guyun himself. Xiao Xiangyue felt a sense of relief when she saw the words "son, Luo Guyun, son-in-law, Xiao Xiangyue." Most of the others paid no attention to the inscription, and those who did dare not question it.
Yi Shui's face was as pale as ice. Luo Guyun remained composed. He led Xiao Xiangyue to kowtow and pay respects at the tomb. By the end of the lengthy and elaborate ceremony, the sun was already setting in the west. A banquet was held at Luo's residence to entertain the guests who had attended the ceremony.
The Luo Mansion had been renovated and was even more magnificent than before. After the guests had dispersed, Yi Shui found a quiet spot and said in a deep voice, "Third brother, if the chairman knew about your reckless behavior, what would you do?"
Luo Guoyun knew Yi Shui was unhappy and wanted to have a good talk with him. He smiled and said, "Don't be angry, brother. Sit down and talk. It's really rude of me not to invite you to a glass of wedding wine for my third brother and Yue'er's wedding. Let's meet up with my second brother and have a good time together..."
Yi Shui said with a cold face: "Who wants to drink at your wedding!"
Luo Guyun sighed and said seriously, "Big brother, you know that Third Brother is not a reckless person. If he hadn't thought it through carefully, he would never have done such a thing. I don't deserve the word 'nonsense'. My marriage to Yue'er is indeed somewhat shocking, so we don't intend to make it known to the world. For those unrelated people who thought we were brothers, I didn't deliberately clarify or explain. I just want the two of us to live a good life together. It doesn't bother others."
"Then what's the meaning of carving Yue'er's name on the tombstone?" Yi Shui asked.
Luo Guoyun said, "My marriage to Yue'er is a fact. I don't want the world to know because I don't want Yue'er to suffer unwarranted criticism. But I can't let Yue'er suffer. He is already a member of my Luo family, and it is only natural that his name should be included in the family tree."
Yi Shui said: "If this matter gets to the central government, aren't you afraid of losing face?"
Luo Guoyun said: "If the chairman asks me, I will still say the same thing. This is my personal matter and has nothing to do with anyone else."
Yi Shui said: "Third brother is a man of both civil and military talents, a man of noble character, and a handsome man, but he chose a man. Don't you think it's a pity?"
Luo Guyun chuckled, "I didn't choose a man. I chose Yue'er. It's just... he happens to be a man. Can't you blame me for that?" He paused and continued, "Yue'er is sensitive. I hope that big brother will treat him well as you treat me. I don't want to see him suffer any injustice."
"I hope my third brother will never regret it in the future." Yi Shui sighed.
Luo Guyun said firmly: "I have no regrets in this life."
After the sacrificial ceremony, Luo Guoyun headed to the military camp to review the troops. The main camp was over sixty miles outside the city. He would need to stay for two nights. Unwilling to part with Xiao Xiangyue even for a moment, he was torn between taking her along. The conditions in the barracks were harsh, and the food and lodging were naturally inferior to those at the Luo Residence. It was midsummer, and traveling back and forth was a concern for Yue'er, who would suffer from heatstroke.
Xiao Xiangyue desperately wanted to go along, both because she couldn't bear to be separated from Luo Guyun and because she wanted to see him review the troops. In the end, it was Sun Mu who made the final decision. He stocked up on medicine for heatstroke prevention and insect bites, and gave detailed instructions on all the precautions. Together, they set out for the military camp.
The sun blazed fiercely. Tens of thousands of soldiers, clad in crisp uniforms, stood in unison across the open field, standing erect. Sweat dripped from their foreheads under the blazing sun, but none faltered even slightly, none raised a hand to wipe their sweat, standing tall and straight as a pine tree. Luo Guoyun, dressed in his general's ceremonial uniform, complete with epaulettes, was meticulously meticulous. Standing tall and imposing, his gaze dignified as he scanned the resolute young faces. The soldiers' faces brimmed with admiration, and the commander-in-chief's voice resounded like a tidal wave, resonating through the air. The grand spectacle shook the heavens and earth, radiating the beauty of awe-inspiring, unstoppable power.
Xiao Xiangyue was present, and Luo Guyun, worried about the heat, wanted to build a canopy for him. Xiao Xiangyue firmly refused. Finding a less conspicuous corner, he narrowed his eyes and gazed at the people on the stage, his gaze brimming with love, his expression filled with admiration and pride. The grandeur of the parade filled him with passion and profound awe. He was deeply absorbed in the majestic spectacle.
The trip to the military camp was an eye-opener for Xiao Xiangyue. On the way back, she sighed with emotion, "Brother Yun's army is mighty and majestic. It would be even more impressive if they sang an impassioned war song!" Seeing his high spirits, Luo Guyun was also happy and said, "Then please ask Yue'er to write a military song for the soldiers. Brother will pay the deposit first..." He hugged her and kissed her fiercely. Xiao Xiangyue blushed with shame. She looked at the guard driving the car and Erhu sitting in the passenger seat without looking away, and then she felt more at ease and muttered, "Brother Yun is bullying me again."
Yishui convened a meeting of local chamber of commerce representatives that day, and Luo Guoyun wasn't supposed to attend. Instead, they were discussing fundraising for a hospital, and Sun Mu had spearheaded the plan. Luo Guoyun personally attended to show his support.
Learning from the previous lesson, a new guard camp was established next to Luo's mansion. Several hundred elite soldiers were selected and led by Li Erhu, so that any disturbance in the mansion could be responded to immediately.
As the Chamber of Commerce representatives emerged from the meeting, they heard the beating of drums and resounding singing from the guard camp. They were momentarily surprised. Then Heizhu arrived to report that the young master had composed a song and was currently teaching the soldiers on the parade grounds. He asked the young master to come and see if he had time.
Two large drums were set up in front of the parade grounds, and hundreds of soldiers sat around them. Xiao Xiangyue, dressed in red, stood on the stage, holding a drumstick tied with red silk in each hand, leaping back and forth to beat the drums. Her figure was graceful and elegant, like a startled wild goose. The drums carried a tremendous momentum, like a thousand horses galloping. The soldiers matched the drums' beats, and their mountain-shaking song resounded through the sky:
Who says I have no clothes? I share my robe with you.
When the king raises his army, I will sharpen my spears and swords.
I share the same hatred with you.
Who says I have no clothes? I will share the same water with you.
When the king raises his army, I will sharpen my spears and halberds.
Work together with you.
Who says I have no clothes? I share my clothes with you.
When the king raises his army, please prepare our armor and weapons.
Walk with you.
Sometimes Xiao Xiangyue would use all her might, swinging her arms with powerful, high-and-low strokes, and sometimes she would gently and slowly beat the drum, the sounds sometimes high, sometimes low, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. The two drums were made of different materials, and the different parts of the drums struck produced different tones, forming a melody rather than a monotonous drumbeat. The figure shuttled back and forth between the two drums, her red clothes fluttering, her posture elegant.
After a powerful and majestic closing drumbeat, the singing and drumming abruptly ceased. Silence fell upon the audience. A moment later, the soldiers erupted in thunderous applause and earth-shaking roars. Xiao Xiangyue stood between the two drums, hands hanging low. Her expression was filled with joy. Her eyes blazed with light, twinkling like stars, and her whole being radiated a dazzling brilliance.
Luo Guoyun was stunned by the majestic singing and drumming. He was also momentarily dazzled by the beautiful young man in red clothes dancing on the training ground.
The others accompanying him were also deeply moved. Yi Shui exclaimed, "Yue'er's war song is worth tens of thousands of soldiers."
Hearing Yi Shui praise Xiao Xiangyue, Luo Guyun was happier than if he had won a great victory himself. He stepped forward and said, "Brother, you are absolutely right. This song is passionate and powerful, with the force of thunder. It is also sonorous and powerful, moving and moving, making one's blood boil. It will surely inspire and boost morale on the battlefield."
Seeing Luo Guyun, Xiao Xiangyue said happily, "Brother Yun is here? I just asked Heizhu to call you to listen to Yue'er's new song. This song is called "Wu Yi" and it is a military song of the Qin State during the Warring States Period. The original song has long been lost. Yue'er went to the military camp and was deeply moved, so she recomposed the music. I feel that such a war song is worthy of Brother Yun's mighty and majestic army..."
Xiao Xiangyue was preoccupied with her conversation with Brother Yun, her face beaming with energy and radiance. Luo Guyun glanced around and saw everyone's gaze fixed on him, some with admiration, some with greed... It was like someone coveting a treasure he had treasured, a mixture of pride and unease. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he said lovingly, "Yue'er, you're tired. Go back to your room and rest."
Xiao Xiangyue's composition, "Wu Yi," quickly spread among the soldiers. The sight of him beating drums on the parade grounds was legendary. When the soldiers at the camp heard about it, they wanted to invite him to teach them. Luo Guoyun initially disagreed, but Yishui had already officially designated the song as a military anthem at a military affairs meeting. It became official business, and the soldiers' requests to learn the song were legitimate. Xiao Xiangyue was delighted to hear that his composition was so popular, and he was eager to go. Luo Guoyun found a free moment and accompanied him to the barracks.
Xiao Xiangyue usually wore simple, elegant clothing. To stand out more clearly on stage while teaching, she wore red. Standing on the podium during the last military parade, her red dress fluttered, and she looked elegant and handsome. She shone under the gaze of the crowd, exuding a breathtaking beauty.
Luo Guoyun was standing not far from the stage, fascinated. He secretly sighed that Yue'er's beauty was ultimately unstoppable.
The soldiers cheered with resounding cheers. Unable to refuse such a generous gesture, Xiao Xiangyue beat the drum several times before finally leaving the stage to enthusiastic applause. He was exhausted, his face flushed, his chest heaving, and his breathing uneven. Luo Guyun, deeply distressed, hurriedly took him back to the barracks to rest.
Since leaving Shaqiao Town, the two had been either on the road or busy with various tasks. Although they were together every day, their intimate moments had become much less frequent. This irritated Luo Guyun; given his personality, he longed to be together all the time. Seeing Xiao Xiangyue's flushed face and watery eyes, he couldn't help but be moved. He held her close to him, his tongue darting out, licking and teasing her. His breathing grew heavier. Overwhelmed with lust, he quickly removed his clothes and took out the moisturizing cream. Hastily, he realized he had taken the amber bottle by mistake. With the arrow on the bowstring, he didn't care, but scooped out a little and wiped it behind his head. A fierce entanglement, the two of them, like dry firewood and a fiery flame, quickly reached their climax. Since they were outside and it would be difficult to clean up, Luo Guyun pulled away at the moment of the explosion, spilling all the semen onto his lower abdomen. Xiao Xiangyue also groaned and gushed out. The white liquid merged together, making it impossible to tell whose was whose, leaving a magnificent puddle of white.
Erhu knocked on the door and said, "Master, the car is ready, it's time to go back." The two men, still immersed in the afterglow of the climax, hurriedly put on their clothes, cleaned up briefly, got in the car and left.
Sitting in the back seat. Xiao Xiangyue's face flushed, leaning against Luo Guyun, biting her lower lip tightly, her body stiff, not daring to move. Seeing him like this, Luo Guyun touched down and thought to himself, it's bad. He had never had the chance to try the bottle of amber-colored moisturizing cream, but he didn't expect it to be so effective. Seeing how hard he was enduring under the effect of the drug, Luo Guyun couldn't bear it. There were still two or three hours before returning home, and he was suffering like this, which was really suffocating. After a little thought, he ordered in a deep voice: "Stop the car. Be on guard thirty meters away, and no one is allowed to approach."
Li Erhu and the guard driving the car received the order and responded loudly: "Yes!" and jumped out of the car.
Luo Guyun had originally thought of just helping him relieve himself. But with such a vibrant woman in his arms, he couldn't resist. They inevitably engaged in a passionate lovemaking. The backseat was cramped, and he would lay her down, then hold her on his lap, then penetrate her from behind, tossing her until Xiao Xiangyue could only barely spit out a thin liquid. With every ounce of strength drained from her body, she collapsed in his arms, oblivious to the day.
Xiao Xiangyue was exhausted and fell asleep on his legs. When the car arrived at Luo's house, it was already dark. Luo Guyun was reluctant to wake him up and sat in the car without moving. After a long while, Li Erhu whispered: "How about... I go get a blanket for the young master?" Just now, there was a mess, and Luo Guyun just covered him with his shirt. After a pause, he said: "Okay."
Luo Guyun wrapped Xiao Xiangyue in a blanket, lifted her up, and walked through the door. The housekeeper came to report that Mr. Zhou from the Mining Chamber of Commerce had been waiting in the living room for several hours, hoping to see the commander-in-chief.
Luo Guyun put him on the bed and changed his underwear. Seeing that he was awake, he said, "Yue'er, lie down first. I'll be back soon. Take a bath later, apply medicine, and then go to sleep." Thinking that it wouldn't take long, he didn't turn off the lights, closed the door, walked through the corridor, and went to the living room.
The mining industry is lucrative. Boss Zhou is the president of the Mining Chamber of Commerce and controls a vast amount of mineral resources. That day, Yishui convened a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce leaders, and Boss Zhou was there. Because some things were difficult to discuss at the meeting, he wanted to speak to the commander-in-chief privately. Boss Zhou had a deputy who assisted in managing mining affairs. He was tall and strong, like an iron tower, and was known as Luo Ta. After waiting in the living room for a long time, he came out to relieve himself. The Luo Mansion had several courtyards and complicated paths. Luo Ta had drunk a little more wine and was a little confused about the direction. He turned and turned and got lost. Seeing a light on in a house ahead, he walked towards the light.
Through the crack in the window, Luo Ta saw a figure reclining on the bed. His eyes were closed, his thick, dark eyelashes casting long shadows in the light. His face was delicate and flawless. Wasn't this the young man who played the drums in the training grounds that day? Luo Ta was there at the meeting that day and had a deep impression of Xiao Xiangyue. Seeing the young man, as beautiful as a painting, right before his eyes, he, under the influence of a little alcohol, pushed the door open and walked in.
Qionghua, the maid of the Luo Mansion, is usually responsible for the food and daily life of the commander-in-chief and the young master, and serves Xiao Xiangyue very attentively. She was dazed and saw a tall figure reflected on the window pane of the young master's room, which was a bit strange. She just saw the commander-in-chief go to the living room, who was in the young master's room? She went closer to check. She saw a strange man sitting by the bed, his strong body blocking the young master lying on the bed, and he didn't know what he was doing. Startled, she kicked the door open, grabbed the man tightly, and shouted: "Help, catch the thief!" Luo Ta tried to get rid of him but failed. He was also guilty and was afraid that Qionghua's shouting would attract people. He was so bold that he took out a dagger and stabbed her without thinking, poking three or four holes in her body. Blood gushed out like a fountain.
Xiao Xiangyue had just reclined on the bed, drifting off to sleep again. Qionghua's scream startled him awake. He opened his eyes to see a man stabbing at her with a dagger. Without giving it any thought, he rushed forward, desperately trying to stop the man.
The three of them grappled. Though Qionghua had fallen to the ground, the country girl, with her fierce and fierce spirit, desperately clung to Luo Ta, who was trying to escape. Xiao Xiangyue threw herself on Qionghua, trying to cover her bleeding wound, and she herself was covered in blood. In her panic, she felt her vision go black, her ears buzzed, and her body went limp, and she fainted.
Luo Guyun heard the noise, not knowing what had happened. He rushed over to see Xiao Xiangyue lying in a pool of blood, his eyes wide open. He kicked Luo Ta away. His heart was filled with panic, and his tone of voice changed. He called out, "Yue'er! Yue'er!" Xiao Xiangyue's eyes were closed, and she didn't respond.
Luo Guyun picked the man up by the waist and rushed out of the house, shouting to Li Erhu and others who had come after him, "Prepare the car, go to the hospital!"
Sun Mu lived in the other courtyard. He rushed over when he heard the noise and saw him rushing out with a bloody Xiao Xiangyue in his arms. He stumbled in shock. Luo Guoyun could only say two words: "Get in the car."
The car roared towards the hospital. Sun Mu hurriedly searched for the wound, hoping to stop the bleeding first. After a thorough inspection, he hesitated and said, "Yue'er has no wounds. Her pulse... doesn't sound like she has any internal injuries."
Luo Guyun had been a bit flustered just now, but he heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that she was not injured. Then he asked anxiously, "If she is not injured, then why is she unconscious?" Sun Mu pondered, "Well... first send Yue'er to the hospital for a checkup... If she still doesn't wake up, I'll go back home and get the silver needles to try..."
Before they even reached the hospital, Xiao Xiangyue slowly woke up, frowning and struggling, "Save...save Qionghua..." Luo Guyun hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, Yue'er. The guards have already sent Qionghua to the hospital for treatment... How are you feeling, Yue'er?"
Sun Mu observed her complexion and took her pulse, saying, "Did Yue'er feel any pain or discomfort before she fainted?" Xiao Xiangyue shook her head, "No. I just had a buzzing sensation in my head and blackness before my eyes, and then I lost consciousness."
Seeing that he was still pale even though he had woken up, and his hand was cold, Luo Guyun felt extremely distressed. Thinking about what happened in the afternoon, could it be that he had overindulged himself and damaged his vitality?
The director of Pingyang City Hospital was named Lin, a doctor of medicine who had been sent to France to study in the late Qing Dynasty. He had been notified of the incident at the Commander-in-Chief's home and was already waiting at the hospital entrance. Luo Guoyun carried Xiao Xiangyue out of the car, placed her on a stretcher, and rushed her to the emergency room.
Sun Mu wanted to follow in, but Luo Guyun pulled him aside and quickly recounted the incident of taking the wrong moisturizing cream that afternoon. Although he commanded an army, he was still a little intimidated in front of Sun Mu because of Xiao Xiangyue. Thinking that this concerned Yue'er's health, he couldn't care less and just explained the situation clearly, anxiously waiting for the scolding.
Sun Mu pondered and said, "I just checked Yue'er's pulse. It's neither floating nor sinking. Her Yang Qi is abundant. It can't be what you said."
Luo Guyun was initially filled with guilt, believing his momentary indulgence had caused Yue'er to become exhausted and weak, leading to her fainting. Upon hearing Sun Mu's denial, he felt both happy and even more worried: "Then...why did Yue'er become like this?"
Sun Mu said, "I think...Yue'er's sudden fainting may be related to seeing a large amount of blood."
As they were talking, Dean Lin opened the door and emerged, wearing a stethoscope and holding up his glasses. The two hurried to meet him. Dean Lin said, "I've examined him thoroughly, and the young master is fine. I just asked him in detail about the circumstances leading up to and following his fainting. It seems a bit like Alzheimer's syndrome." He added, "It's what people call blood phobia."
"Fainting from blood?" Luo Guyun was suspicious.
"Yes, it's blood phobia," Dean Lin continued. "It's also called hemophobia. This condition is generally related to childhood experiences. The brain of a minor is strongly stimulated, forming psychological trauma. Once a similar situation occurs, they will experience an extreme reaction such as shock. This is a mental illness and there is no cure. The best treatment is psychological intervention."
Dean Lin's conclusion was the same as Sun Mu's guess. Luo Guyun was still hesitant.
Sun Mu asked, "Brother, do you still remember when Xiao Hei died when Yue'er was ten years old?"
Luo Guyun certainly remembered the year Xiao Hei was mauled to death by the big yellow cat. Xiao Xiangyue's hands were covered in blood, she rolled on the ground clutching her head, and suddenly had a seizure, remaining in a coma for three days and three nights. He began to understand a little: "Yue'er... has a psychological trauma?" Sun Mu said, "Yes. After that incident, although Yue'er appeared to be back to normal, the fear she had been holding inside, with no outlet, had become a mental illness."
Luo Guoyun was silent. He remembered Yue'er's fear of the dark. Once it was dark, she would cling to him, only able to sleep peacefully by listening to his heartbeat. The terrifying experience of blindness had left a deep mark on his mind. He recalled the year when the hunter uncle held the big yellow cat and stood in the yard to apologize. Xiao Xiangyue said he had only himself to blame and never mentioned it again. Yue'er was just like that, always afraid of others worrying about him. In fact, he buried his boundless fear inside. If he continued like this, it would inevitably lead to problems.
After a moment of silence, Luo Guyun asked, "Is there no cure? Is there no other way?"
Dean Lin said, "Mental problems can only be treated through psychological counseling, to overcome his fear. It's like someone trapped in a dark, cold place, unable to leave. If someone could physically pull them out, that would be all that matters." He added, "While the young master isn't seriously injured, his mental state is unstable. It's best to keep him in the hospital for one night for observation. After returning home, try to stay away from the scene of the accident to avoid further stimulation."
That night, Xiao Xiangyue slept uneasily, waking several times in a start. In his dreams, he kept calling out, "Brother Yun, save Qionghua!" Luo Guyun stayed with him in the ward, awake all night, observing him. Seeing his eyelids twitching, he knew he was having another nightmare and called out, "Yue'er! Yue'er!" Xiao Xiangyue woke up, covered in cold sweat. Only when he saw himself lying in Brother Yun's arms did he feel more at ease. This happened several times. Luo Guyun kept wiping his sweat off his face and offering endless comfort. His brow furrowed, filled with deep concern.
A burly man knelt before the Luo residence, bound like a dumpling. Passersby, hearing that this villain had coveted the beauty of a maid and, not only molested her, but also injured her, cast contemptuous glances at him, some spitting at him, some kicking him. The man, crestfallen, dared not resist.
Xiao Xiangyue spent a night in the hospital under observation. Aside from poor sleep and a somewhat low spirit, he had no other problems. Dean Lin also agreed to discharge him for recuperation. As the car returned to Luo's residence, he saw the man kneeling at the gate from a distance. His face suddenly changed, and he unconsciously leaned towards Luo Guyun. Luo Guyun grabbed his hand and said, "Don't be afraid, Yue'er. It's broad daylight! Let's see what that villain dares to do." He then pulled him out of the car.
When Luo Ta saw Xiao Xiangyue, he quickly crawled a few steps and knelt in front of him, blocking his way, crying bitterly: "Master... Master, please forgive me! I was blinded by greed for a moment and did such a dirty thing..." He was shocked and stepped back quickly, turning his head away, not wanting to see that person.
Luo Guyun took out the pistol from his waist, loaded it, and handed it to him: "Yue'er hates him so much, why not shoot him to vent your anger and avenge Qionghua!" Xiao Xiangyue held the gun, his hands trembling slightly, and was stunned for a moment.
Luo Ta kowtowed like crazy: "Young Master... I drank too much cat urine last night and was bewitched by a ghost! I... I just saw that the young master was so handsome, and I wanted to touch him with my own hands to see if this person... was real or just in the painting! But... before I could touch him, Miss Qionghua came in... I really didn't have any other thoughts..." Seeing him stunned, he knelt down and took a few steps forward, pointing to the sky and swearing: "Miss Qionghua is loyal to her master, and I admire her. I will invite the best doctor and use the best medicine to treat her injuries... Once she is cured, if she is willing to marry, I will marry her. "I want you to be my principal wife... If she doesn't want to marry, I'll treat her like my aunt and provide for her for the rest of her life..." Hearing him say this, Xiao Xiangyue's expression softened slightly, and she finally looked him in the eye, whispering, "Are you serious?" Luo Ta swore and wept bitterly, "Commander-in-Chief Luo, I bear witness! If I, Luo Ta, break my oath, I will be struck by lightning, and my entire family will be wiped out... Any boy I give birth to will be without an anus... Any girl I give birth to will be a prostitute for generations..." As Luo Guyun's vulgar language escalated, he shouted, "Enough!" He grabbed a pistol, pointed it at her forehead, and was about to shoot. Xiao Xiangyue hurriedly stopped him, whispering, "Brother Yun, it seems he's truly repentant..." Luo Guyun asked, "Could it be that Yue'er intends to forgive him?" Xiao Xiangyue's expression had returned to normal, without the fear and disgust she had just shown. She pursed her lips and said, "He hurt Qionghua. Whether to forgive him depends on Qionghua's opinion."
Entering the mansion, Luo Guyun said, "The servants have thoroughly cleaned up the bloodstains in the bedroom. If Yue'er feels uneasy, we can move to another courtyard." Xiao Xiangyue said, "I'm used to living here. No need to bother." Luo Guyun looked at his expression carefully and felt relieved when he saw that there was no reluctance.
Yue'er had unexpectedly met with misfortune in her own home, leaving Luo Guyun deeply concerned. According to Luo Ta, it was during the parade that day that he had seen Xiao Xiangyue and, struck by her beauty, had entered the house to take a closer look. He was secretly alarmed. He strengthened security at the Luo residence, adding several teams of guards for night patrols. He also moved Heizhu and Afeng, who had previously lived in the separate courtyard, to live next door, providing near-round security. This reassured him somewhat.
Fortunately, Qionghua wasn't seriously injured and recovered quickly. Luota stayed by her side every day, personally caring for her, humbled himself, and sincerely apologized. As time went by, the two actually fell in love. A month later, when Qionghua's injuries had fully healed, Luota married her in a grand sedan chair carried by eight men. The wedding banquet was a lively affair, and Luo Guoyun and Xiao Xiangyue personally attended, smiling brightly.
Sun Mu took advantage of the noise and whispered to Luo Guyun, "Brother, you have thought so much about Yue'er. I admire you."
"Brother also knows that Yue'er is good in every way except that she likes to blame herself for everything and hold it in. If he had not been allowed to resolve her emotional issues when she returned home that day, she would have had nightmares every day and could not sleep well. If Qionghua had not turned a disaster into a blessing and had a good ending, he would have felt that it was because of him that Qionghua was injured. He felt uncomfortable and guilty. Over time, it became a knot in his heart, just like the death of Xiaohei, leaving hidden dangers." Luo Guyun analyzed carefully.
Sun Mu said, "Brother, I used to think that I was attracted to Yue'er because of her beauty. But after observing you for the past few months, I've discovered that you value Yue'er more than your own eyes. I take back what I said before and leave Yue'er to you with confidence. I only hope that you can protect him for the rest of his life."
Luo Guyun chuckled and said, "It's only been a few months, what can you see? Big brother will watch for the rest of his life..."
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