Chapter 787 Clash - Old Friends
After a long while, an old voice came from inside.
Who is it?
Judging from the sounds, the people inside seemed surprised that someone would come.
"My lady has come to visit His Highness the Third Prince. Please trouble you to open the door for her."
Yu Fei's voice was clear and youthful. The person inside paused for a moment after hearing it before slowly walking to the door and opening it.
"If it's not the madam, then which household is she from?"
The old man couldn't remember the last time someone had come. He looked Gu Shuyan up and down and noticed that although she was dressed a bit thicker, she was dressed like a lady of high birth. His tone became more polite.
As the old man sized up Gu Shuyan, Gu Shuyan was also sizing him up. Seeing that he was a face she didn't recognize, she couldn't help but ask, "Old man, where is the previous manager?"
The old man couldn't help but sigh when he talked about the previous manager.
"Nowadays, there is no steward in the Third Prince's residence. Since Consort Liu stopped visiting His Highness a few months ago, there has been no steward in the Third Prince's residence."
Although the old man's expression wasn't exactly sorrowful, it was clear that he was lamenting the coldness and indifference of human relationships in this world.
After saying this, seeing Gu Shuyan looking at him, the old man smiled somewhat embarrassedly, "Since Madam has come to visit His Highness, please come in with this old servant! In the current situation, I'm afraid Madam is the only one who has come to visit His Highness."
Gu Shuyan followed behind the old man, and felt a moment of apology as she listened to his words.
She wondered if the old man would still be so happy if he knew that his visit to Lu Youming wasn't actually to pay his respects.
Walking in the Third Prince's courtyard, Gu Shuyan only encountered an old woman in her forties or fifties, apart from the old man.
After the old woman served Gu Shuyan a cup of Longjing tea that looked like it had been brewing for a long time, she went off to do her own thing. Gu Shuyan's gaze fell on her, and she could tell from her attire that she was a cook.
“That’s my wife. Now, the people in the manor have either left or scattered, and only the old man and this old woman are still serving in the prince’s manor.”
The old man gestured for Gu Shuyan to drink tea, while he himself knocked on the door.
"Your Highness, someone has come to visit you."
After the old man finished speaking and heard the guard's response, he bid farewell to Gu Shuyan and left.
Seeing this, Gu Shuyan took a sip of the tea, tasted the bitterness of the stale tea, and put it down.
A moment later, Lu Youming was pushed out. When he saw Gu Shuyan, his pupils clearly reacted.
"You all go wait outside. I have a few words to say to the Third Prince in private."
Although Gu Shuyan said it was a private conversation, no one present knew that Lu Youming had no way to speak. Gu Shuyan's words were just meant to tell Lu Youming's guard to step aside.
The guards who had been following Lu Youming around had long been unable to bear the monotonous and dull days, and most importantly, they had to face a useless person every day.
Given the chance to leave for a while, the guards ignored Lu Youming's disapproving gaze and quickly followed Yu Fei and the others away.
After everyone left, Gu Shuyan fanned her nose with her hand and said with a look of disgust, "What is that smell? It's so stinky."
As Gu Shuyan spoke, her gaze fell on Lu Youming's genitals. Even though he had become a cripple, Lu Youming could not bear such humiliation from Gu Shuyan.
He made a whimpering sound, and Gu Shuyan sat up slightly upon hearing it. "Your Highness wants to ask me why I've come here today, right?"
Lu Youming was already used to Gu Shuyan reading his mind, and nodded almost imperceptibly upon hearing this.
Although he had no connection with the outside world, he still cared a lot about everything outside because of what Gu Shuyan had said before.
Seeing the urgency in his eyes, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but smile gently and said softly, "Does Your Highness still remember what I told you when you came to visit last time?"
Last time, Gu Shuyan said she wanted him to watch his loved ones die one by one. Although Lu Youming didn't believe she could really do it, those words echoed in his mind like a nightmare every day.
Lu Youming looked up at Gu Shuyan, his pupils slowly dilating as they met her gaze.
"Yes, I did it."
Gu Shuyan gave a wicked smile that seemed to bewitch everyone.
Under Lu Youming's gaze, she continued, "Although things have not gone as I expected, everyone except His Highness is now dead."
Lu Youming looked at her, seemingly doubting her words.
Despite Lu Youming's current state, Gu Shuyan patiently explained to him the reasons for each person's death.
Finally, upon hearing that the eldest prince, the emperor, the fourth prince, and Consort Liu had all died on the same day, Lu Youming, who had been unable to speak for so long, suddenly roared in anger.
Although his voice wasn't loud, it was enough to draw the attention of the guards. Gu Shuyan waved her hand at the guard and spoke again under Lu Youming's angry gaze.
"Does Your Highness still consider yourself the same Third Prince? Look at your guards; after hearing your voice, they still let me stand here."
"Speaking of the importance of power, it was His Highness who taught me this. If it weren't for what His Highness did to me, I wouldn't have the heart to exterminate everyone today."
Gu Shuyan's murmured words made the Third Prince shudder. He suddenly thought of the dream he had before, a dream that felt so real even though it hadn't actually happened.
The Third Prince shook his head, staring at Gu Shuyan with a look of terror in his eyes.
This woman is terrifying; he really doesn't want to be around her at all.
As for what he said, the Third Prince naturally did not believe it all. If it were really as she said, that everyone had died, wouldn't the Great Zhou be turned upside down? How could his Third Prince's residence remain peaceful?
The Third Prince had finally figured things out, but unfortunately, he had misunderstood them.
Gu Shuyan had no interest in guessing his thoughts anymore. Seeing his evasive and fearful manner, she couldn't help but smile sarcastically.
There was a time when I was just as afraid of him! Now, I never imagined that the tables would turn and their roles would be reversed.
"Don't worry, I won't kill you. I'll keep you here and let you sit in this wheelchair for the rest of your life, being criticized and despised by everyone."
Although the guards didn't say anything, Gu Shuyan could tell that they were already tired of Lu Youming. After all, Lu Youming now needed help with everything, from eating and drinking to using the toilet; anyone would get fed up after a while.
No, just kill me. It's better to die than to live such a pathetic life.
Gu Shuyan's words instantly struck a nerve with Lu Youming, and he screamed inwardly.
However, the response was: "Waaah!"
Lu Youming struggled desperately, but Gu Shuyan quickly stepped forward and held him down.
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