Chapter 119 Wicked Stepmother, Poor Child 12
When facing the living, breathing Shen Ci, Gu Hongjian still felt somewhat guilty. Shen Ci had married him, and the two had been in love for many years. However, the Gu family was poor and had to rely on the Shen family for their livelihood, so he was practically a live-in son-in-law.
At that time, Gu Hongjian knew that he needed to rely on the Shen family's money, so he was gentle and considerate towards Shen Ci, and always went along with her. As a result, Shen Ci was not as gentle as other women in front of him. Instead, Gu Hongjian was used to coaxing her and was afraid that she would get angry.
When faced with self-interest, it's unimaginable how far a man will go to feign innocence.
After drinking a cup of water laced with medicine, Shen Ci smiled with relief. From now on, this leech man would never have any other children. Let's see how he can still be so brazen in his treatment of Mingzhang and Mingzhu.
"Alright, what brings you here?"
Shen Ci's expression changed as she asked, "Sick people are indeed unpredictable." Gu Hongjian complained inwardly, "One second she's all smiles, the next she's throwing a tantrum. She's so delicate and vulgar, not as gentle and charming as Jingxuan."
"Nothing, I just came to see how you are doing."
There was something unexpected. In the past, if this situation had happened, Shen Ci would have definitely made a scene, cried, and threatened suicide, arguing with him endlessly to find out what happened to Zhou Jingxuan. Why was she so calm this time, even though she had clearly seen it?
She felt a little uncomfortable, but she didn't know why. She didn't ask; it was a good thing, good for all three of them.
"We've looked at it all, and it's getting late."
Shen Ci said, "She should leave now; she's still a patient."
Gu Hongjian was furious. What was wrong with her? Why did she speak so rudely and irritably after waking up? It just made him want to lash out.
Although Shen Ci was willful in the past, she would never have been this nitpicky.
"Then you should rest first, and I'll come see you again tomorrow."
Gu Hongjian dared not test her, fearing that Shen Ci would cause a scene and make things difficult for everyone. Her death was inevitable, so he might as well leave it to time. Once she was dead, everything would be easier to handle.
After Shen Ci had finished washing up and was lying in bed, breathing heavily and looking no different from being asleep, half a figure appeared in the darkness.
It was Gu Hongjian. He returned and hid behind the gauze curtain, quietly waiting for Shen Ci to pass away.
Watching her go to bed and drift off to sleep, Gu Hongjian was like a hunter waiting for his chance.
Now, she must be dead. Although her last bout of lucidity lasted a bit longer, I've never heard of anyone having a lucid bout that lasts for several days. After waiting for a while, Shen Ci stopped moving. Gu Hongjian tiptoed forward.
When the index finger was placed on Shen Ci's philtrum, Shen Ci, who had not fallen asleep, immediately held her breath and even inhaled slightly. Instead of hot air coming out of her nostrils, it felt a little cool.
The person was still warm, but had stopped breathing. Gu Hongjian probed for a long time, and Shen Ci almost couldn't hold his breath before he withdrew his hand.
"Go ahead without worry."
He spoke softly, looking indifferently at his wife of many years, having long forgotten the vows they had made. After a moment, he left the main courtyard.
"System, has he gone far?"
Shen Ci asked, almost making her choke on her breath.
"Host, he's already gone to Shuyu Pavilion! You can breathe freely now!"
Shuyuxuan.
It was late at night, and Zhou Jingxuan was extremely sleepy, but she tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep, constantly thinking about what had happened that day.
They can do whatever they want behind people's backs, but in front of others they are people who care about their image and want to look good. How much of that was seen by Shen Ci today?
If she saw it, why hasn't she reacted yet? Did she see it or not? Does she even know if she's still alive or not?
It's almost midnight now; if he were going to die, he would have died long ago.
While she was feeling anxious, she suddenly heard the door open, and then a cool body rubbed against her, sat on the bed, and lay down next to her.
The man was somewhat rough, and his cold face pressed against hers.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
These words were a reassurance to Zhou Jingxuan, who was currently filled with fear and anxiety, allowing her to feel at ease.
"You're here. How is she...?"
Gu Hongjian touched Zhou Jingxuan's face, stroking it as he answered softly.
"He had only been asleep for half an hour when he stopped breathing."
Her body was still warm, so she must have just left. I waited for a long time, and only when she showed no reaction did I go over to check on her for a while.
Dead!
Zhou Jingxuan sat up abruptly, her voice filled with undisguised excitement. The fear and unease she had felt earlier vanished without a trace.
She lit the lamp, covering half of it. In the darkness, only half-light and half-darkness were visible, and she couldn't see clearly. Excitedly, she grabbed Gu Hongjian's hand. In this late night, in this boudoir, on this large bed, the two of them were like a real married couple.
Without any attempt to hide it.
"real?
Is she really dead? Hopefully nothing else will go wrong! I'm truly terrified today!
I've waited for this day for so, so long, and now that it's finally here, I can hardly believe it.
Zhou Jingxuan grasped his hand and placed it on her heart, feeling her excitement. She was about to become Mrs. Gu!
The candlelight flickered, just like her wavering heart.
Two cat meows came from somewhere in the night, sending chills down one's spine.
"Really, I've tried it myself."
She has stopped breathing. Once her body cools down, the servants will discover her the next morning and realize that she went there during the night.
Don't let it slip; you'll be busy when you wake up tomorrow.
Gu Hongjian instructed him that seeing Shen Ci die in front of him, he felt nothing. He didn't think of the laughter and quarrels they had shared when they were husband and wife.
With a new love in his arms, how could he possibly care about his ex?
The two people were happiest when Shen Ci died. Zhou Jingxuan believed him after hearing his certainty. It was bound to happen sooner or later anyway, but the fact that he hadn't come yet was what made them afraid.
She hugged Gu Hongjian, her cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with shy, watery light, and shook his hand.
"Stay with me tonight, Gu Lang~~~"
Gu Hongjian rolled over and pinned her down.
They had done this kind of thing countless times behind people's backs, and they were already very familiar with it, as if it were their own backyard.
Two minutes later.
Gu Hongjian suddenly froze, and Zhou Jingxuan, who was also dissatisfied, opened her eyes with a furrowed brow. "Why did you stop?"
Gu Hongjian's face stiffened. How could he have known! Suddenly he was useless!
"Perhaps I'm too tired today, I should rest early."
"We'll have plenty of time, once she's buried and you're settled in the manor."
Gu Hongjian felt uneasy, but he still had to comfort her. Zhou Jingxuan felt uncomfortable, but she had no choice but to endure it.
There's plenty of time in the future, no need to rush.
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