Chapter 94 Brother will take you home
Only the hand holding the hairpin seemed to be tightly bound by threads of fear, shrinking tighter and tighter until the knuckles turned white.
At this moment, she was filled with despair. If there was really no way to escape, then death might be a thousand times better than being humiliated to death.
Just as she was completely enveloped by the shadow of death, and her will to live was almost extinguished like a candle flickering in the wind, she used the last of her strength to suddenly raise her hand and stab the hairpin into her neck.
The tightly closed door was suddenly struck by an overwhelming force. The once sturdy door instantly crumbled like fragile glass, turning into broken pieces of wood that fell to the ground in a flurry of pieces.
Young Master Li was originally full of pride and immersed in his sinister schemes. This sudden and huge change was like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned and frozen in place. He subconsciously looked up.
Before he could even see what was happening, an immense force that he could not withstand struck him like a tiger descending from the mountain, kicking him hard.
His body was slammed against the wall uncontrollably, making a dull thud.
He felt as if his internal organs were being torn apart by an invisible force, as if thousands of steel needles were piercing him at the same time, and the excruciating pain instantly spread throughout his body.
A mouthful of scalding blood gushed uncontrollably from his chest, tracing a blinding arc in the air. In his blurred vision, he couldn't even make out the face of the person who had attacked him before he was completely overwhelmed by the opponent's rapid and relentless barrage of punches and kicks.
Every punch and kick was filled with boundless rage and power, leaving him utterly defenseless. Mouthfuls of blood continuously spilled from his mouth, staining his clothes red, and soon he fell silent.
As the suffocating oppression suddenly vanished, Ruan Xingzhu's hand holding the hairpin froze, as if she had been frozen in place.
She slowly turned her head to look, and the figure she had longed for day and night, whom she had not seen for so long, suddenly appeared before her like a ray of dawn breaking through the darkness, walking towards her.
Her tightly clenched fingers seemed to have lost all their strength, and the hairpin fell to the ground with a clatter.
Immediately afterwards, she was embraced by a familiar force into a warm and firm embrace. Ruan Xingzhu felt that it was all so unreal, as if she were in a dream.
Until she caught that familiar scent that lingered in her heart, her long-dry eyes instantly welled up with tears, which flowed out like a burst dam.
Tears streamed down her face, soaking his clothes. With all her might, she hugged him tightly around the waist, as if only in this way could she confirm that what she was seeing was not an illusion.
Her voice was filled with deep fear and trembling as she called out, "Fourth Brother... Fourth Brother."
The sobs and suppressed coughs were like sharp blades, piercing Gu Yun'an's heart. His heart clenched instantly, as if gripped by an invisible hand, the pain almost suffocating him.
He used all his strength to hold her tightly in his arms, as if trying to merge her into his own body. He whispered in her ear, full of self-reproach, "I'm sorry I'm late."
If she had arrived sooner, she wouldn't have suffered such a terrifying ordeal, nor would she have been so terrified.
He didn't even dare to think about what would have happened to her if he had arrived any later...
Ruan Xingzhu was terrified. Just moments ago, she had prepared herself for death, thinking she was doomed.
"Fourth brother..." At this moment, she called out to him again and again, afraid that he would suddenly disappear.
Somewhere in my heart, with each sob escaping her lips, it felt as if I were being pierced by a sharp needle, the pain unbearable.
Gu Yun'an was filled with heartache. He gently stroked her head, his voice filled with unprecedented tenderness and reassurance: "Brother is here."
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and it seemed as if all her tears had been drained. Gu Yun'an's words were like a magic key, gradually calming her heart, which had been hanging in mid-air in fear and anxiety.
After a while, Ruan Xingzhu slowly withdrew from his embrace and looked up at him.
Gu Yun'an seemed to have lost some weight since he left, making his already cold and stern face appear even more fierce, exuding an aura of authority without anger.
But in Ruan Xingzhu's eyes, this face was very gentle, bringing her an unprecedented sense of peace.
She reached out her small hand and gently touched his face, her movements soft and careful, as if afraid that the person in front of her would suddenly disappear. She then softly called out, "Fourth Brother."
Gu Yun'an carefully tidied her disheveled clothes, then steadily lifted her into his arms. He looked down at her, his voice reassuring.
"Brother will take you home."
Ruan Xingzhu leaned against him obediently, looking directly into his deep eyes, which gave her endless peace of mind. She softly replied, "Okay."
Ruan Xingzhu was carried tightly back to the Gu residence by Gu Yun'an. Along the way, she felt his strong arms and smelled his familiar scent, as if all her fear gradually dissipated.
Even after entering the mansion, Gu Yun'an showed no sign of letting go. At this moment, Ruan Xingzhu had gradually come to her senses, but another worry welled up in her heart.
She placed her small hand nervously on his chest, her voice tinged with worry, and whispered, "Madam, Madam will blame Fourth Brother."
She tried to get down from his embrace, but Gu Yun'an responded with a gentle yet firm smile, dispelling the gloom in her heart. "Don't be afraid, your brother is here."
For her, Gu Yun'an was like a reassuring pill. No matter when or where, as long as he was by her side, he could completely drive away the gloom in her heart.
And so, Gu Yun'an, oblivious to everyone else, brazenly carried Ruan Xingzhu into the mansion right under Cheng Shi's nose.
When Cheng Xiuxiu saw this scene, she was stunned. Why did Gu Yun'an come back, and bring that wild girl back with him?
Shouldn't that wild girl be defiled in the Li residence right now?
An ominous premonition arose spontaneously, and Cheng Xiuxiu couldn't help but feel a little flustered.
Her eyes darted around, and she hurriedly looked at Cheng Shi.
Cheng Shi looked at this scene with surprise in her eyes. Shouldn't Ruan Xingzhu stay in the West Garden waiting to be married?
Seeing Cheng Xiuxiu's flustered eyes, Cheng Shi knew for sure that Cheng Xiuxiu was still too impatient.
Regardless of the circumstances, is bringing a wild girl into the mansion so openly announcing to the world that Gu Yun'an has someone he loves, and that person is a wild girl of unknown origin?
Cheng was furious. She was still here, and she really thought she was something special. She shouted angrily, "Gu Yun'an, put her down!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiuxiu stared intently at Ruan Xingzhu, who was lying in Gu Yun'an's arms. Jealousy welled up in her heart, but the thought that Ruan Xingzhu would be punished by the Cheng family soon made her feel a little better.
Gu Yun'an's steady steps faltered slightly, and Ruan Xingzhu felt a surge of unease, her body trembling slightly.
The sense of security that Gu Yun'an provided far outweighed her fear of the Cheng family.
At this moment, Gu Yun'an had lost all his former gentleness, replaced by an icy coldness.
"Mother, you shouldn't have touched Xingzhu," he said out of the blue.
Cheng Shi Rongli frowned slightly. What did she mean by "she shouldn't touch it"? There was nothing in the Gu family that she couldn't touch.
"Gu Yun'an, don't forget who gave you this glory today. Don't be ungrateful," Cheng said coldly.
With a cold glint in his eyes, Gu Yun'an said in a detached tone, "So what if you don't know what's good for you?"
A ruthless glint appeared in his eyes as he ordered, "Guards, give Cheng Xiuxiu one hundred strokes of the cane."
These words were like a thunderclap in Cheng Xiuxiu's ears, and her calm expression suddenly turned anxious again.
She panicked, but quickly dismissed it with disdain. She looked at Cheng Shi, not believing that Gu Yun'an was really so bold as to dare to touch her. Moreover, touching her would undoubtedly be a slap in the face to Cheng Shi. How could Gu Yun'an dare to do that?
With a hint of hatred on her face, as if she couldn't have it, she said sharply, "Fourth Young Master is being far too presumptuous. Has he forgotten that I am a member of the Cheng family? Besides, the people here only listen to their aunt."
Having held power in the Gu family for so many years, Cheng Shi had everyone in the household firmly under her control. Why would she listen to a word from Gu Yun'an?
As if he had heard something ridiculous, Gu Yun'an scoffed, "Is that so?"
Cheng Xiuxiu wanted to say something sarcastic, but as Gu Yun'an finished speaking, a group of people dressed in black with expressionless faces entered the mansion at some point and appeared like ghosts, mercilessly restraining her.
Her body was instantly restrained, and she panicked, struggling desperately. Seeing that they were serious, she quickly looked at Madam Cheng and cried out urgently, "Aunt, Aunt..."
Cheng was truly shocked and furious that Gu Yun'an would dare to openly harm her people. She couldn't help but let out a cold snort and said to the people dragging Cheng Xiuxiu, "Stop."
But those people seemed not to hear, and instead of stopping, they moved even faster, pressing Cheng Xiuxiu onto the board.
Cheng Shi was starting to panic. Wasn't punishing Cheng Xiuxiu just like slapping her in the face?
She was so angry that she was trembling all over and couldn't help but shout, "Stop! I told you to stop!"
But these people clearly only listened to Gu Yun'an. She trembled and quickly looked at the servants waiting in the mansion, scolding them sternly.
"What are you all standing there for? Take them down!"
Even though Cheng was shouting herself hoarse, the servant who usually obeyed her remained motionless, her expression blank. She stared at Gu Qingyun'an with narrowed pupils, as if looking at some ghost.
Before she could finish speaking, she was slammed heavily onto the board, and the stick fell down with a sharp whistling sound.
Cheng Xiuxiu was instantly terrified, her face turning deathly pale. She struggled desperately, screaming, "Auntie, Auntie, save me!"
Cheng Shi was somewhat skeptical. "Stop! If you move again, the current Imperial Concubine Ming will surely have you beheaded and your heads displayed to the public!"
No matter how many times she shouted, those people ignored her and continued to carry out her orders in an orderly manner, with sticks falling like raindrops.
Cheng Xiuxiu cried out in a hoarse voice, but the stick fell harder and harder, each blow tearing her skin apart.
The screams and tearing sounds echoed throughout the courtyard, reverberating in the silent air and sending chills down one's spine.
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