Chapter 19: Fighting at the drop of a hat
Chu Ruohan jogged all the way, chasing Song Ruyan to the door of the study. She never thought that Song Ruyan would run out in a flash just because she asked casually.
Before she could react, the sound of fighting came from the study.
Song Ruyan and Yingqing's figures intertwined in the chaos. To be more precise, Song Ruyan was chasing Yingqing and beating her, while Yingqing dodged the entire time.
The exquisite study looked as if it had suffered a catastrophe, with all kinds of precious curios and ornaments scattered all over the floor, making it a mess.
Song Ruyan kicked the table leg hard, and with a loud "crack", the table made of fine sandalwood shattered instantly, with wood chips flying everywhere.
Chu Ruohan's heart skipped a beat. It had such amazing destructive power. Didn't her legs hurt?
Just as she was thinking, suddenly a cup flew towards Chu Ruohan at an extremely fast speed. Chu Ruohan had no time to dodge it. She could only watch the cup approach and subconsciously closed her eyes.
"ah……"
At this critical moment, the brush in Gu Junze's hand flew out, drawing a trace of ink in the air and hitting the cup accurately. The cup shattered instantly and the fragments scattered all over the ground.
There was no pain as she had expected. Chu Ruohan opened her eyes, still in shock. With her hands trembling slightly, she patted her chest and let out a long sigh.
"That's enough."
Gu Junze's voice was not loud, but full of majesty, and his dark pupils were filled with suppressed anger.
Ying Qing had been with Gu Junze for many years, so he knew that his master was angry and stopped immediately.
Seeing this, Song Ruyan raised her leg to kick out, then slowly and reluctantly lowered it. Her eyes were still filled with eagerness, and her heart was filled with an irrepressible desire to win.
The study suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of everyone's slightly rapid breathing.
Gu Junze turned to look at Chu Ruohan, his eyes full of concern, "Are you okay?"
Chu Ruohan shook her head, "She... I..." She hesitated to speak, her expression full of helplessness.
She wanted to explain, but she didn't know how to find an appropriate explanation for Song Ruyan's behavior.
Song Ruyan clasped her hands together, raised her chin slightly, and said in a clear voice: "My Lord, please don't embarrass her. It was I who wanted to spar with this warrior. I will compensate for anything that was broken."
Gu Junze didn't know where the Chu family had found such a reckless man. And how could she have seen that he was going to embarrass Chu Ruohan?
Chu Ruohan looked around, and the mess on the ground made her steps forward stop abruptly. She had no idea where to go. Helplessly, she had to give up and stood there awkwardly.
"Sir, this room is in such a state that I can't stay here any longer. Why don't you move to my place first?"
After Gu Junze agreed, Ying Qing immediately stepped forward and pushed him out. Chu Ruohan quickly stepped aside to make way and followed beside him.
Along the way, everyone was silent, with only the slight "creaking" sound of the wheelchair rolling over the ground.
Song Ruyan was taken away by the wet nurse and had to be taught some good manners. This girl was too wild.
The elegant interior decoration of Chu Ruohan's residence forms a sharp contrast with the messy study.
Seeing Ying Qing hesitate to speak, she wanted to leave to give them some space, but was suddenly grabbed by Gu Junze's arm.
"It's okay." Gu Junze's tone was calm but unquestionable.
Ying Qing couldn't help but be slightly startled, obviously he hadn't expected that the prince had trusted the young lady to such an extent.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he slowly nodded, as if accepting the situation and tacitly acknowledging the fact that Chu Ruohan stayed aside.
"Sir, that incense did not come from the Marquis's shop. I have discovered that it was purchased from outside, and the supplier was the Earl's wife's family."
Chu Ruohan frowned slightly. Why was the Earl's Mansion involved? The Countess and Gu's mother had always been at odds.
She bowed slightly and suggested, "Sir, how about I go to the Earl's Mansion tomorrow to test the waters and say that the new daughter-in-law accepted a gift from an elder and is anxious, so I'm here to return the favor. That way, no one will be suspicious."
Gu Junze thought for a moment and nodded slightly, "Okay, I'll go out with you tomorrow."
After saying this, he looked up at Chu Ruohan and did not hide his intention, "I want to take this opportunity to go out and find another doctor to diagnose my pulse."
Chu Ruohan understood, "The Chu family owns a pharmacy in the capital. The doctors there are highly skilled and cautious. They will definitely keep the secret strictly and won't leak anything."
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you to arrange it."
Chu Ruohan was full of surprise. She had never expected that Gu Junze would stay with her tonight.
Originally, she thought that the two of them could just deal with the matter of sleeping together casually, at least to save each other's face, and they could live in peace in the future.
It also saves you from a lot of gossip.
Then I thought about the study room full of ruins, which was indeed uninhabitable. But weren't there still many empty rooms in Hongmeng Courtyard?
The two of them were still lying quietly on the bed, one on the left and one on the right, just like last night.
Chu Ruohan struggled in silence for a long time, and finally took the lead in breaking the silence in the room.
"The prince knows Kung Fu?"
The scene from the daytime kept replaying in her mind. Gu Junze was able to smash the flying teacup with one strike so accurately.
That technique, that strength, and that split-second judgment are absolutely beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Gu Junze's eyes, which had been slightly closed, slowly opened. "When I was young, my mother hired a martial arts master for me. I have always been weak, and I practiced martial arts just to strengthen my body and give it more vitality."
"Unfortunately, as I get older, my leg problems become more severe. I can no longer stand up, and it's difficult for me to perform many of my martial arts."
Chu Ruohan tilted her head slightly, her eyes falling on Gu Junze's profile. Although the trace of loneliness was fleeting, she still captured it keenly.
"So that's how it is. The prince's move today, even if it was just the lingering effect of his past martial arts training, was enough to amaze people."
Gu Junze shook his head slightly. "It's just some trivial tricks. I was forced to do it today because I was afraid that the cup would hurt you."
His voice was calm, but it seemed as if a warm current flowed through Chu Ruohan's heart.
He was afraid she would get hurt...
"Come here." Gu Junze patted the bed.
Chu Ruohan was slightly startled, but still lay obediently beside him.
Gu Junze's hands rested on her body very naturally, and then he patted her again and again with a soothing rhythm, "Go to sleep!"
His voice was low and gentle, making Chu Ruohan involuntarily immersed in this rare peace and warmth. She slowly closed her eyes and let sleepiness drown her like a tide.
Chu Ruohan had a good night's sleep, and she didn't even have a nightmare. This was the most peaceful and sweet sleep she had ever had since her rebirth...
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