HCB Chapter 42 There's definitely something fishy going on here!
Chapter 42 There's definitely something fishy going on here!
"Miss Gu! How are you?"
Zhai Sangjie arrived at Gu Xiruo's bedside, and as soon as he stood still, he was somewhat stunned.
The thinly dressed girl looked up at him, her delicate and beautiful face covered with tears and pain, her eyes moist, like a frightened rabbit, weak and vulnerable.
Her face was pale, with only a trace of crimson seeping from her lips, revealing a broken beauty.
Her tears, like sweet rain, fell on the parched corners of her heart, where something seemed to be sprouting from the soil.
His hazy eyes met Zhai Sangjie's.
In her hazy state of consciousness, Gu Xiruo felt as if she had seen a deity.
She parted her red lips slightly and murmured something.
"General, it hurts so much."
Zhai Sangjie's heart trembled uncontrollably.
His broad body tensed slightly.
……
Zhai Rongyu narrowed her eyes.
Unbeknownst to him, Gu Wan took advantage of the situation.
She formed hand seals and used her last bit of spiritual energy to manipulate the talisman in the air.
Blue flames suddenly shot up, and the entire puppet doll burst into flames!
The flames licked Gu Wan's fingertips, and she released her hands in pain.
The puppet doll fell to the ground and was burned to ashes in an instant.
"no no!"
"My doll! My doll!"
Gu Wan frantically tried to scoop up the ashes on the ground, but only scattered them more thoroughly until they disappeared without a trace.
She sat on the ground, her eyes vacant and lifeless, muttering to herself.
"It's gone... all gone..."
Madam Gu, with tears in her eyes and a complex mix of emotions, said, "Wan'er..."
All she received in response was babbling.
"Gone...haha...all gone...hahaha..."
Seeing that Gu Wan was almost insane, Madam Gu turned her head away, unable to bear looking at her.
She gritted her teeth, finally closed her eyes, and ordered, "Send her to the estate."
"Go and tell the master that it was my decision to ensure that Gu Wan never returns to the capital."
Zhai Rongyu breathed a sigh of relief.
Madam Gu has handled the situation very well.
Judging from Gu Wan's expression, she wasn't faking it.
He must have been unable to withstand the blow and went insane.
However, from now on, she no longer needs to worry about Gu Xiruo's safety.
……
Zhai Sangjie stared at the unconscious Gu Xiruo, a hint of anxiety in his eyes.
"It's been so long, why isn't he awake yet?"
Zhai Rongyu glanced at him with some surprise.
What's wrong with my brother?
Why are you so worried about Gu Xiruo's safety in such a short time?
His almond-shaped eyes darted around wildly.
There's definitely something fishy going on here!
Zhai Sangjie turned her face away, looking somewhat unnatural.
Madam Gu was also somewhat anxious: "My benefactor, what is Xiruo's condition?"
“She’ll be fine after a good night’s sleep, Madam Gu, there’s no need to worry,” Zhai Rongyu said.
Mrs. Gu breathed a sigh of relief.
Just then, Master Gu rushed over.
When Madam Gu saw him, she was immediately furious and rushed up to him, punching him: "It's all your fault! How dare you come here!"
Master Gu cried out and begged for mercy: "Madam! Madam! You gave me this concubine! I didn't want to..."
"You still dare to talk! You still dare to talk!"
"If it weren't for carrying on the Gu family line, would I be doing this!"
"You're acting all aggrieved!"
Madam Gu chased him all over the house and beat him.
Zhai Rongyu rubbed her temples.
The house is full of guests; the Gu couple really don't treat them like outsiders...
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Gu Xiruo woke up slowly as she listened to the noise.
"Father...Mother...please stop fighting..."
"Miss is awake!"
Madam Gu and Mr. Gu immediately surrounded them.
"Xiruo, how are you?"
Madam Gu wiped away her tears, "It's all my fault... I let the wolf into the house, which is why you've ended up like this..."
Mr. Gu was also somewhat ashamed, and he lowered his head, leaning on his cane without saying a word.
Gu Xiruo gave a smile, her gentleness revealing strength, "Father, Mother, this is not your fault."
She turned to look at the Zhai siblings by the bedside, her gaze quickly sweeping over Zhai Sangjie before settling on Zhai Rongyu's face.
“Miss Zhai, I must thank you for this. If it weren’t for you, Xiruo would not have been able to save her life.”
Madam Gu immediately got up and walked to Zhai Rongyu. She was about to kneel down again when Zhai Rongyu quickly caught her.
"Yes! Yes! We owe this all to our benefactor!"
Madam Gu said, "Our benefactor has given our Gu family a second life!"
Master Gu also glanced at Zhai Rongyu and muttered two words, "Thank you."
Then he snorted dismissively, "Not as despicable as Zhai the Fox."
"What did you say!"
Madam Gu slapped his shoulder hard, then turned to Zhai Rongyu and said apologetically, "Please forgive me, my benefactor. My husband just can't keep his mouth shut."
Old Master Gu glared angrily.
But he stopped talking and turned his head away, still angry.
Zhai Rongyu suppressed a laugh.
[This Mr. Gu is so adorable, haha.]
[But why does it seem like he and my dad have a personal grudge?]
[If it were just a difference in political views, it wouldn't have come to this, would it?]
As Zhai Sangjie listened to Zhai Rongyu's thoughts, he seemed to have realized something.
His fingers gently caressed the sword at his waist.
A moment later, his deep, pool-like eyes lifted and landed on Gu Xiruo's face.
Gu Xiruo seemed to sense something and slightly looked away.
Zhai Sangjie was taken aback.
Didn't my little sister say that Gu Xiruo loves him and is even willing to die for him?
But looking at her now, it seems like she doesn't like me?
He didn't even glance at me...
He thought of the screams and lingering reluctance in the eyes of the women in the capital when they saw him;
Thinking of those eyes that seemed to want to pounce on him;
And look at the person in front of me...
For the first time, he began to doubt the accuracy of his younger sister's feelings.
Is Miss Gu truly in love with him?
Thinking of a certain possibility, I don't know why, but my heart felt like it was blocked by a large stone, and I felt a bit choked up.
*
The next day, Zhai Rongyu stared at the front yard, which was once again piled up, speechless.
"Shuang'er, who delivered this this time?"
The warehouse is almost overflowing...
If these people want to thank her, can't they simply exchange it for silver notes?
Why bother with all these rare and precious treasures!
She's not a bookmark!
“It’s the Gu family,” Shuang’er said with a smile.
"The Gu family sent people to bring over a lot of things, saying it was to thank you for saving my life, Miss."
The box even had several large characters written on it, emphasizing that it was a gift for you, Miss, not for the Master.
Zhai Rongyu's lips twitched.
The image of Master Gu leaning on his cane flashed into my mind.
This old man is so childish...
"What did Father say?"
"The master didn't say anything, he just snorted and left."
Zhai Rongyu couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
These two seem like sworn enemies.
After breakfast, Fifth Aunt came over to talk. Zhai Rongyu was about to go to Lanyue for an inspection, so he took Fifth Aunt with him.
When they arrived at the entrance of Lanyue, Fifth Aunt was shocked as soon as she stepped off the carriage.
"Why are there so many customers in this jewelry shop?"
She gave a heartfelt thumbs up: "Second Miss, you're truly amazing! This jewelry shop has only been in your hands for a little over a month, yet you've already achieved such good fortune!"
Zhai Rongyu smiled and said, "Auntie, let's go in and take a look."
"Ah."
Just as the two were about to enter, Madam Sun and a group of people blocked the doorway.
"Sister, what are you doing here?" Fifth Aunt frowned.
A hint of hatred flashed in Madam Sun's eyes.
She pulled out a land deed and threw it in front of the two of them, grinning maliciously, "Take a good look! This jewelry shop belongs to my Sun family!"
"I've come today to take back this shop!"