After applying an ice pack for a while, the burning sensation subsided.
Lu Yanzhao pushed open the door and came in. He seemed to have just taken a shower, as the water on his body had not yet been dried off. His clothes were loosely draped over his body, and water droplets still clung to the ends of his hair, sliding down his temples to his chin. His abdominal muscles were faintly visible.
A handsome man fresh out of the bath is truly captivating.
Gu Nanjiao swallowed hard. Lu Yanzhao, you have no idea how much you look like you want to be eaten.
Lu Yanzhao waved the handkerchief in his hand at the stunned Gu Nanjiao: "Come and dry my hair."
Gu Nanjiao took the handkerchief and ran over excitedly.
Lu Yanzhao leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the moment of tenderness, wishing that time could stand still forever.
From Gu Nanjiao's angle, she could just see Lu Yanzhao's full forehead, straight nose, thick eyelashes, and thin lips slightly pursed, revealing a cold jawline. She had never observed him so closely before. Gu Nanjiao slowly moved closer, wanting to get a better look, and slowed down the pace of wiping her hair.
For some reason, Gu Nanjiao felt that Lu Yanzhao smelled unusually good. Could it be that they used bath gel in ancient times? Gu Nanjiao couldn't help but lean closer and smell him.
Lu Yanzhao's eyelashes trembled slightly as he resisted the urge to open his eyes.
Is Gu Nanjiao trying to steal a kiss from him by getting so close?
He could keep his eyes closed and let Gu Nanjiao kiss him for as long as she wanted, as long as she wished.
Gu Nanjiao steadied herself and silently recited in her mind that emptiness is form and form is emptiness. Her underage body should not think about such things, otherwise it would be detrimental to her physical and mental health.
Lu Yanzhao waited for a long time without any movement. When he opened his eyes, Gu Nanjiao was seriously drying his hair with a very serious expression.
"Your hair is almost dry. Go for a walk outside and the wind will dry it completely." Gu Nanjiao put down the handkerchief in her hand and prepared to get up. The next second, her body was grabbed by two hands, and her feet were lifted into the air. She was startled.
By the time she realized what was happening, she was already sitting in Lu Yanzhao's lap.
"What are you doing!" Gu Nanjiao glared at Lu Yanzhao. This guy, if he wanted to hug her, he should just do it. It's not like she wouldn't let him hug her. Why did he have to suddenly attack her without saying a word? He scared her to death.
Lu Yanzhao chuckled softly: "You've been spying for so long, and you're just leaving like that, huh?" He then reached out and pinched Gu Nanjiao's slightly red earlobe.
Oh no, we've been discovered!
Gu Nanjiao said dryly, "It's not illegal for me to peek at my husband. I can look whenever I want."
Lu Yanzhao smiled, reached out and grabbed Gu Nanjiao's chin, kissing her passionately and persistently until Gu Nanjiao was almost out of breath before he released her.
Gu Nanjiao wiped her mouth in exasperation. Lu Yanzhao kissed her, fine, but why did he have to kiss her so hard she couldn't breathe? In dramas, couples' kisses are so romantic and beautiful, both looking completely relaxed and happy. Unlike her, she almost suffocated.
"Don't kiss me next time."
"It's not illegal for me to kiss my own wife, I can kiss her whenever I want."
"you……"
"Alright, it's getting late, let's get some rest."
"Then next time you kiss me, could you just give me a quick kiss? I like that kind of kiss." As soon as Gu Nanjiao said this, she wanted to bite her tongue off. How could she make such a request?
The next second, Lu Yanzhao asked, "What is a light kiss? I don't know, can you teach me?"
"Next time, next time, I need to rest." It was late at night, and she didn't want to take the initiative to kiss Lu Yanzhao. What if she got herself into trouble? Thinking about how she almost lost her life last time she took the initiative, Gu Nanjiao blushed and quickly ran out.
It's too hot, she needs to take a shower.
...
The next day, Gu Nanjiao went to Bai's Money Shop, withdrew two thousand taels of silver notes, and exchanged them for different denominations.
With the autumn examination approaching, Lu Yanzhao's journey to the capital is long and involves many people, so he will inevitably have to spend money to bribe officials.
If she goes with me, she'll go on a shopping spree. Prices in the capital are high, so it's always good to bring extra money.
When they arrived at Meiwuzhai, the shop was bustling with business and there were no seats available. There was even a long queue outside, and Lu's mother and the others were so busy that their feet barely touched the ground.
In the afternoon, Madam Wang arrived at Meiwuzhai with a group of servants. Upon seeing Gu Nanjiao, she asked aggressively, "Gu Nanjiao, what did you do to my daughter? Why did she keep calling your name before she died?"
"Wang Fu is dead?" Gu Nanjiao was entertaining guests when she heard this and was stunned.
"Stop pretending!" Madam Wang said, her eyes red. "If it weren't for your doing, how could my perfectly healthy daughter have died on the road?"
Madam Wang was emotional, while Gu Nanjiao was much calmer in comparison: "I am also a victim. How could a mere woman like me be kidnapped and have the power to kill her? Think about it, who came up with this idea? Who is Wang Fu's scapegoat? Who is most afraid that Wang Fu will expose her while he is still alive?"
Gu Nanjiao's words made perfect sense, and Madam Wang clenched her fists. At this moment, she hated Yang Meiqin to the core, and even more so Wang Dafu. Without a word, she took Wang Sang and disappeared without a trace.
But her daughter kept yelling that Gu Nanjiao was a slut, and kept shouting that she wanted to kill Gu Nanjiao. She didn't believe that Gu Nanjiao was innocent.
Thinking of this, Madam Wang looked at Gu Nanjiao with a vicious gaze: "Don't even think about getting away with it. Once I deal with Yang Meiqin, I will investigate thoroughly. At that time, I will risk my life to make you pay for my daughter's life."
Gu Nanjiao met Madam Wang's gaze calmly, her eyes showing no fear: "Wang Fu colluded with brothels to traffic women. Who is he taking the blame for? You should go find the person behind this, instead of acting viciously and arrogantly in front of me. If you really want to go crazy, I'm ready to oblige."
It was only a matter of time before Wang Fu died on the road. Madam Wang was just unwilling to accept it. She spent a lot of money but couldn't save her daughter's life. Of course, Bai Luochen had intervened, but Wang Fu also had his own fault, didn't he?
Madam Wang's face darkened, and she clenched her fists involuntarily.
Yang Meiqin was able to escape unscathed, so it's hard for Madam Wang not to suspect her. Therefore, Yang Meiqin, you'll have to slowly endure Madam Wang's revenge!
Madam Wang remained rooted to the spot, glaring hatefully at Gu Nanjiao.
Gu Nanjiao said, "Madam Wang, I'm a victim who hasn't even sought justice from you yet, and you're still standing here refusing to leave. What? Do you want to compensate me for my losses on behalf of Wang Fu?"
"Pah, who wants to compensate you? I'm just asking for an explanation for my daughter."
The diners in the hall began pointing and whispering about Madam Wang: "Really, her own daughter colludes with a brothel. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to confiscate her property for this. How dare she even go to the victims to seek justice?"
"That's right, that's right. I heard Wang Dafu ran away. I think he's probably feeling guilty. Maybe his whole family is involved in this kind of business. Stay far away from them in the future, or you might get sold off one day."
"Exactly, exactly. And that concubine of hers, it was clearly her doing. I didn't expect her to be released."
"Maybe that concubine was skilled in bed and a first-rate servant. I wonder which yamen runner she served so well that he was happy to let her go."
Madam Wang's eyes darkened as she looked at Gu Nanjiao. She too had worked her way up from the bottom alongside Wang Dafu, and was no stranger to the cunning tactics of women in the inner quarters. Gu Nanjiao's meaning was obvious: she wanted her to deal with Yang Meiqin. She would certainly deal with Yang Meiqin, but this treacherous girl wouldn't escape unscathed either.
Madam Wang snorted coldly and walked away, flicking her sleeves.
After Madam Wang left, Gu Nanjiao didn't rest either, and busied herself at Meiwuzhai for a while. When it was less busy, she went to find the martial arts school that Lu Yanzhao had mentioned.
The martial arts school is newly opened, and I heard that the owner is a very young man. I wonder if he's reliable.
When Gu Nanjiao saw the owner of the museum, she was stunned!
"It's you?"
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