Chapter 77 Fourth Brother Forced You
The crimson curtains were all drawn back, and the bright yellow candlelight had silently gone out at some unknown time.
The peonies in the courtyard, like a group of innocent fairies, quietly bloomed in the embrace of the night.
The rich floral fragrance, like a lively sprite, drifted gently into the room through the cracks in the window, adding a touch of enchanting beauty to the tranquil night.
The once lively Gu residence seemed to have lost its vitality after Gu Qingsu's marriage, like an empty stage after a lively play had ended, and then it became deserted.
Without Gu Qingxu, Ruan Xingzhu became less inclined to leave the manor. Every day at the Gu residence, she would either linger in the West Garden or at Huaiju.
Under the bright sunshine, the Gu family mansion, which had been quiet for a long time, became busy again because of Gu Qingsu's return home.
Gu Qingxu got up very early to prepare for her return visit to her parents' home, carefully dressed herself up, and set off for the Gu residence with a large entourage before noon.
When Cheng learned that Gu Qingxu had arrived, she was somewhat surprised. She had thought that Gu Qingxu would not arrive so early and would sleep until noon before slowly returning.
Gu Qingsu's return visit to her parents' home was free of many formalities. She went into the house as if it were her own home, leaving Yi Mingyu alone to methodically send people to move all the gifts into the mansion.
The happiest person when Gu Qingsu returned home was Ruan Xingzhu. She had been incredibly bored during the time without Gu Qingsu's company, and apart from going to Huaiju, she had nothing else interesting to do.
As a mother who had just returned to her parents' home, Cheng Shi naturally wanted to have some heartfelt words with Gu Qing Su.
Seeing this, Ruan Xingzhu took her leave.
She intended to go back to her own courtyard to retrieve the gift she had carefully prepared for Gu Qingxu, but upon entering the courtyard, she saw Gu Yun'an dressed in a simple white casual outfit, sitting upright in the pavilion.
Looking at his dignified and unapproachable demeanor, one would never guess how crazy he could be at night.
She walked over in small steps, then bowed slightly and called out cautiously, "Fourth Brother."
After saying that, she was about to get her things, ignoring Gu Yun'an. But just as she moved, she saw Gu Yun'an call out in a low voice without even raising his eyes, "Come here."
Gu Yun'an lowered his eyes, but his tone carried a subtle air of authority and intimidation, leaving her no room to pretend she hadn't heard him.
Ruan Xingzhu dared not disobey, and could only move slowly over with a hint of doubt.
The man slowly raised his head to look at her, his gaze initially carrying a hint of patience. But seeing her approaching step by step, seemingly unwilling, his brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of displeasure welled up in his heart.
Even after all this time, she still hasn't gotten used to it and remains as awkward and hesitant as ever.
Seeing that the person took a long time to get to his side, and when he finally did, there was still a distance between them, unlike how they used to lean on him so intimately, Gu Yun'an's patience finally ran out.
He stretched out his long arm like a black lightning bolt, instantly pulling the person down into his arms.
Although she was already used to falling into Gu Yun'an's arms, she still couldn't help but feel a little shy. Her little face was like a flower bud about to bloom, with a faint blush on it.
She bit her lower lip slightly, her eyelashes trembled, and her eyes darted away in a panic, not daring to look Gu Yun'an in the eye.
But when she looked up and met his seemingly reproachful eyes, Ruan Xingzhu dared not move and obediently nestled in his arms.
Holding the person tightly, Gu Yun'an lowered his eyes, and the displeasure in his eyes gradually dissipated like light smoke, replaced by a series of gentle, watery tenderness.
He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice carrying a hint of concern, "Does it still hurt?"
This sudden question left Ruan Xingzhu momentarily stunned. After a short while, she realized what he was asking, and her face immediately turned bright red, as if it had been set on fire.
I couldn't help but recall my own pleas for mercy and the tears I shed last night.
Her hands unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes, her head shook like a rattle drum, her face burning hot, and she dared not look him in the eye, stammering as she spoke.
"No...it doesn't hurt anymore."
Her body temperature was rising, and being held so tightly made Ruan Xingzhu feel extremely uncomfortable. She hesitated for a moment, then said timidly, "Fourth Brother, can you let me go? I still need to find Fifth Sister."
That soft voice, tinged with a pleading tone, gently reached Gu Yun'an's ears.
However, Gu Yun'an did not let go; instead, he hugged her even tighter, as if he wanted to merge her into his own body.
He deliberately brushed his thin lips lightly against her ear, his warm breath spraying onto her neck, continuing the conversation from before, his voice tinged with disbelief.
"real?"
Ruan Xingzhu's body stiffened abruptly, her face flushed, and her heart pounded wildly, as if it were about to burst out of her chest.
Gu Yun'an's eyes were fixed on her, and his hand unconsciously kneaded her lips, as if he were playing with something fun.
Before long, her already rosy lips became even more vibrant and luscious under his kneading, like a beautiful flower blooming in spring.
Ruan Xingzhu looked at the courtyard with no cover around her and couldn't help but feel a chill.
A hint of panic flashed in her eyes. This place was not like Huaiju. Her courtyard did not have so many rules. If someone saw her being held like this, how could she face people? It was a small matter, but being punished by Madam Cheng was the real problem.
Seeing that Gu Yun'an had no intention of letting her go, Ruan Xingzhu was about to remind him about Gu Qingsu's return to his parents' home when, unexpectedly, her rosy lips were suddenly sealed by his.
Ruan Xingzhu was startled; this was inside the pavilion, with no privacy whatsoever.
Her small hands pressed firmly against his chest, her voice trembling with sobs: "Fourth Brother, Fifth Sister is returning home today."
That voice, seemingly filled with endless coquetry, was completely swallowed by him.
Gu Yun'an seemed not to hear her words, and continued to press his lips tightly against hers, as if he wanted to pour all the tenderness in the world into this kiss.
"Fourth brother..."
Ruan Xingzhu was a little scared, afraid that someone would see this scene. After all, they used to kiss in the house, where there was some cover. But now, in this pavilion with no cover, anyone who entered the courtyard could see everything clearly.
Her eyes were tightly closed, her brows were furrowed, and her face was filled with fear and shame.
Ruan Xingzhu was terrified, but she dared not easily anger Gu Yun'an. She could only endure it while silently praying that Gu Yun'an would let her go.
Her body trembled slightly, tears welled up in her eyes, and she felt utterly helpless.
However, just as she was filled with fear and shame, she suddenly heard a shocked voice near her burning red ears.
"Star... Bamboo!"
The sound, like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattered the ambiguous atmosphere.
The gift box in her hand fell to the ground with a thud. Gu Qingxu stared at the scene before her in horror, her eyes filled with shock.
After leaving Cheng Shi's place, Gu Qingxu went to find Ruan Xingzhu to give her the things she had brought, but she did not expect to see such an amazing scene.
Hearing the noise, Ruan Xingzhu turned her head sharply and saw Gu Qingsu standing not far away. She was so frightened that she almost fainted.
She somehow found the strength in her body and broke free from Gu Yun'an.
The shyness on her face was instantly replaced by panic. Her red lips, still damp with moisture, trembled slightly as she whispered, "Fifth...Sister."
Gu Yun'an looked over and saw Gu Qingxu's terrified expression. Her heart skipped a beat, but she showed no embarrassment or panic at being caught. Instead, she seemed somewhat displeased, as if blaming Gu Qingxu for interrupting them.
Gu Qingxu was so shocked that she didn't know what to do. When Gu Yun'an stared at her like that, she ignored the gift box that had fallen to the ground and turned around and ran out in a panic.
Ruan Xingzhu's eyes were filled with panic, and she froze on the spot. The thing she feared most had finally happened.
Her legs went weak, and she could barely stand. She was filled with shame and self-reproach.
Gu Qingxu ran out of the courtyard in one breath, her mind a mess, unable to process the scene she had just seen, which was all Gu Yun'an and Ruan Xingzhu embracing tightly.
She kept pressing her hand to her chest, trying to calm the anxiety in her heart and make herself composed.
Ruan Xingzhu looked frightened and turned to look at Gu Yun'an, only to see him looking completely at ease, as if he wasn't flustered at all about being discovered. On the contrary, he seemed to be enjoying it.
After a while, Ruan Xingzhu came to her senses and hurriedly went to find Gu Qingsu.
She had originally intended to tell Gu Qingxu about this, but now that Gu Qingxu had stumbled upon it by chance, she felt an unprecedented sense of shame.
After all, no matter how you look at it, it was her, a woman, who broke the rules and acted so shamelessly.
Her head was so low it almost touched the ground, her hands gripping the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles white, and she couldn't find the words to say.
"Xingzhu, you?"
Gu Qingxu looked at her slightly red lips and couldn't help but recall the scene of their light kiss, and his body couldn't help but shiver.
Ruan Xingzhu lowered her head slightly, her eyes downcast, clearly aware of the shock in her heart, but she herself did not know how to answer or how to explain.
After all, that person was, in a sense, her brother, the brother she had called out for so many years. Even if they weren't blood relatives, the bond they had formed over the years was undeniable, and how could such a relationship be described?
Her eyes revealed a hint of confusion and pain; her lips moved, but she ultimately did not utter a word.
Before she could even explain or respond, Gu Qingxu said with a serious expression, "Did Fourth Brother force you?"
Ruan Xingzhu's heart skipped a beat, and she was stunned. She never expected Gu Qingxu to say such a thing. After all, if others saw this, they would all think that she had violated the precepts for women and done something immoral.
Suddenly, her eyes stung, tears welled up, her rosy lips were tightly closed, and the blush on her face had vanished without a trace, leaving only a look of panic and helplessness.
Her shoulders trembled slightly, and she instinctively covered her face with her hands, trying to hide her embarrassment.
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