Gu Boyan threatened to take a knife and harm people while he comforted his tearful wife, feeling more tenderness as he held her shoulders."Don't cry anymore. Since this has already happened, we should think of a solution!"
Recently, Gu Boyan had been sleeping in Mrs. Liu's room. During the day, Mrs. Liu served him well with good food and drinks.
Somehow, she had also become adept in bed, pleasing him comfortably.
He was not entirely heartless towards past affections. He added, "If nothing else works, I will find a chance to have him secretly taken care of. Today, only our Gu family's servants know about this. They wouldn't dare spread it even if they had the guts!"
"Mother, don't worry. Your son will certainly do it without anyone knowing."
"Scoundrel!" Gu Old Madam's voice was steady as an iron bell. She heavily thumped her cane and narrowed her eyes.
Mrs. Liu's cries grew louder as Gu Boyan gently soothed her.
Gu Old Madam then said, "Let me go talk to him."
Afterwards, she personally went to the wood shed to negotiate with Jiang Yin.
No one knew what the two discussed in the woodshed, but after Old Madam Gu came out, she seemed to have aged ten years instantly. She then ordered Jiang Yin and Jiang Ling'er released.
When Yanzhi told this to Gu Ying, Gu Ying was feeding medicine to Gu Ning in the Mu Feng Study.
"Why did she just let them go?" Yanzhi grumbled resentfully. "The Old Madam really should have kicked out that whole family!"
Gu Ying raised her eyebrows slightly as she massaged her brother's stiff legs. She also guessed who had thrown Jiang Yin into Jiang Ling'er's bed last night.
That cold-faced Heir Apparent had said she was ruthless back then, but now his own actions were not any more merciful.
Thinking of this man's prestige and methods in the military, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
Glancing at the impatient Yanzhi, she said, "Why are you still so impatient and reckless in handling matters?"
Yanzhi pouted aggrievedly. "Doesn't Miss feel the Old Madam is too lenient this time?"
Gu Ying laughed softly. "Do you think Grandmother is really merciful?"
Yanzhi bit her lip and kept silent.
Gu Old Madam was no genius, but as a widow who raised two sons and single-handedly supported the entire Gu Lord's estate, how could she lack skills?
She was just deeply disappointed by her carefully nurtured granddaughter Gu Jia's behavior. She needed time to recover and Jiang Yin happened to hold the Gu estate's fatal weakness, forcing her to compromise.
But what about the future?
As long as Jiang Yin stayed in the Gu estate, relying on others, he would be of lower status.
His connections were weaker than the Old Madam's. He would need to depend on her many more times in the future. How many times could the Old Madam be coerced?
Then Jiang Ling'er had become a thorn in the sides of the Old Madam and Heir Gu. In future conflicts with the Madam and Heir's women, more troubles would arise.
Gu Ying was not worried about Jiang Yin's miserable future. She even looked forward to it a little.
Her smile deepened as she stroked the secretly kept Xichi longevity hairpin. "Yanzhi, call in Dr. Liu."
"Yes, Miss."
Dr. Liu had not seen Gu Ying for many days. He came in rubbing his hands to tidy up, wearing a faded blue cotton coat with a tobacco pouch hanging from his belt.
Seeing Gu Ying, his face lit up immediately. His bright old eyes stared at Gu Ying's pink and white face as he laughed and sat down on the round stool. "Miss has summoned me?"
"Yes." Gu Ying smiled charmingly and had Yanzhi serve him tea. "The finest Bi Luo Chun, Dr. Liu, please have some."
Dr. Liu was flattered, staring at Gu Ying's fair and delicate fingers. His eyes were almost popping out.
He lifted the teacup and took a big gulp, carefully looking over Gu Ying's attire today.
Her simple and elegant tea-colored coat was embroidered with prunus blossoms. Through the thick stand-up collar, one could glimpse her slim waist. Now more grown up, her figure must be slender and curvy, very alluring.
Indeed, young ladies of prominent families were different.
Especially this delicate little girl...extremely beautiful face aside, her skin looked so tender it could be pinched for water. If he touched her, his soul might just fly away!
"Thank you for all your hard work with my brother's legs, Dr. Liu."
"Miss is too kind. Helping Miss is my blessing."
Gu Ying sneered inwardly but asked about her brother's condition politely.
Dr. Liu deliberately put on a grave expression. "Miss should come often to the Mu Feng Study to massage your brother's legs. The medicine can only slowly permeate your brother's body, unblocking the stiff blood vessels in his legs. Massage will help your brother recover faster."
Gu Ying mocked, "So my brother's condition has improved now?"
Dr. Liu looked at Gu Ning lying in bed, not noticing Gu Ying's ridicule at all. "Of course!"
Gu Ning's face was expressionless. He said nothing, disheartened to the point of despair. He even rolled his eyes.
Gu Ying sneered. "Earlier he could still move his legs. Now he can't even get out of bed. Dr. Liu, what do you make of this?"
Dr. Liu smiled, "Miss and Young Master must not be too impatient. Major illnesses take time and money to cure slowly."
Major illness?
It was just a fall from a fake mountain at first, a broken bone that should have healed easily.
Did they think she was an ignorant child who knew nothing?
Gu Ying smiled insincerely, giving him a seductive glance. "Then I really must thank Dr. Liu. Since it is so, when should I come?"
Seeing Gu Ying's deadly glance, Dr. Liu's body went half limp. How could he not understand her meaning?
As an old hand in romance, he understood women's thoughts best.
Although he wondered why a young miss of a prominent family would be interested in a lowly doctor like him, thinking of Mrs. Liu, these messy affairs often happened in the inner quarters. So there was nothing too odd.
He swallowed and smiled meaningfully, stroking his mouth. "If Miss has time, come to the Mu Feng Study tomorrow night when the moon shines on the willow tips. I will carefully explain Young Master's condition and ensure he recovers fully."
Gu Ying rested her cheeks on her hands, blinking innocently. "You really mean it?"
Seeing the flowers laugh on Dr. Liu's face, his voice grew hoarse and somewhat debauched. "I wouldn't dare lie to Miss... Just come and you'll know my miraculous skills of restoration..."
The smile never leaving her lips, Gu Ying hmm-ed in agreement.
Gu Boyan threatened to take a knife and harm people while he comforted his tearful wife, feeling more tenderness as he held her shoulders."Don't cry anymore. Since this has already happened, we should think of a solution!"
Recently, Gu Boyan had been sleeping in Mrs. Liu's room. During the day, Mrs. Liu served him well with good food and drinks.
Somehow, she had also become adept in bed, pleasing him comfortably.
He was not entirely heartless towards past affections. He added, "If nothing else works, I will find a chance to have him secretly taken care of. Today, only our Gu family's servants know about this. They wouldn't dare spread it even if they had the guts!"
"Mother, don't worry. Your son will certainly do it without anyone knowing."
"Scoundrel!" Gu Old Madam's voice was steady as an iron bell. She heavily thumped her cane and narrowed her eyes.
Mrs. Liu's cries grew louder as Gu Boyan gently soothed her.
Gu Old Madam then said, "Let me go talk to him."
Afterwards, she personally went to the wood shed to negotiate with Jiang Yin.
No one knew what the two discussed in the woodshed, but after Old Madam Gu came out, she seemed to have aged ten years instantly. She then ordered Jiang Yin and Jiang Ling'er released.
When Yanzhi told this to Gu Ying, Gu Ying was feeding medicine to Gu Ning in the Mu Feng Study.
"Why did she just let them go?" Yanzhi grumbled resentfully. "The Old Madam really should have kicked out that whole family!"
Gu Ying raised her eyebrows slightly as she massaged her brother's stiff legs. She also guessed who had thrown Jiang Yin into Jiang Ling'er's bed last night.
That cold-faced Heir Apparent had said she was ruthless back then, but now his own actions were not any more merciful.
Thinking of this man's prestige and methods in the military, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
Glancing at the impatient Yanzhi, she said, "Why are you still so impatient and reckless in handling matters?"
Yanzhi pouted aggrievedly. "Doesn't Miss feel the Old Madam is too lenient this time?"
Gu Ying laughed softly. "Do you think Grandmother is really merciful?"
Yanzhi bit her lip and kept silent.
Gu Old Madam was no genius, but as a widow who raised two sons and single-handedly supported the entire Gu Lord's estate, how could she lack skills?
She was just deeply disappointed by her carefully nurtured granddaughter Gu Jia's behavior. She needed time to recover and Jiang Yin happened to hold the Gu estate's fatal weakness, forcing her to compromise.
But what about the future?
As long as Jiang Yin stayed in the Gu estate, relying on others, he would be of lower status.
His connections were weaker than the Old Madam's. He would need to depend on her many more times in the future. How many times could the Old Madam be coerced?
Then Jiang Ling'er had become a thorn in the sides of the Old Madam and Heir Gu. In future conflicts with the Madam and Heir's women, more troubles would arise.
Gu Ying was not worried about Jiang Yin's miserable future. She even looked forward to it a little.
Her smile deepened as she stroked the secretly kept Xichi longevity hairpin. "Yanzhi, call in Dr. Liu."
"Yes, Miss."
Dr. Liu had not seen Gu Ying for many days. He came in rubbing his hands to tidy up, wearing a faded blue cotton coat with a tobacco pouch hanging from his belt.
Seeing Gu Ying, his face lit up immediately. His bright old eyes stared at Gu Ying's pink and white face as he laughed and sat down on the round stool. "Miss has summoned me?"
"Yes." Gu Ying smiled charmingly and had Yanzhi serve him tea. "The finest Bi Luo Chun, Dr. Liu, please have some."
Dr. Liu was flattered, staring at Gu Ying's fair and delicate fingers. His eyes were almost popping out.
He lifted the teacup and took a big gulp, carefully looking over Gu Ying's attire today.
Her simple and elegant tea-colored coat was embroidered with prunus blossoms. Through the thick stand-up collar, one could glimpse her slim waist. Now more grown up, her figure must be slender and curvy, very alluring.
Indeed, young ladies of prominent families were different.
Especially this delicate little girl...extremely beautiful face aside, her skin looked so tender it could be pinched for water. If he touched her, his soul might just fly away!
"Thank you for all your hard work with my brother's legs, Dr. Liu."
"Miss is too kind. Helping Miss is my blessing."
Gu Ying sneered inwardly but asked about her brother's condition politely.
Dr. Liu deliberately put on a grave expression. "Miss should come often to the Mu Feng Study to massage your brother's legs. The medicine can only slowly permeate your brother's body, unblocking the stiff blood vessels in his legs. Massage will help your brother recover faster."
Gu Ying mocked, "So my brother's condition has improved now?"
Dr. Liu looked at Gu Ning lying in bed, not noticing Gu Ying's ridicule at all. "Of course!"
Gu Ning's face was expressionless. He said nothing, disheartened to the point of despair. He even rolled his eyes.
Gu Ying sneered. "Earlier he could still move his legs. Now he can't even get out of bed. Dr. Liu, what do you make of this?"
Dr. Liu smiled, "Miss and Young Master must not be too impatient. Major illnesses take time and money to cure slowly."
Major illness?
It was just a fall from a fake mountain at first, a broken bone that should have healed easily.
Did they think she was an ignorant child who knew nothing?
Gu Ying smiled insincerely, giving him a seductive glance. "Then I really must thank Dr. Liu. Since it is so, when should I come?"
Seeing Gu Ying's deadly glance, Dr. Liu's body went half limp. How could he not understand her meaning?
As an old hand in romance, he understood women's thoughts best.
Although he wondered why a young miss of a prominent family would be interested in a lowly doctor like him, thinking of Mrs. Liu, these messy affairs often happened in the inner quarters. So there was nothing too odd.
He swallowed and smiled meaningfully, stroking his mouth. "If Miss has time, come to the Mu Feng Study tomorrow night when the moon shines on the willow tips. I will carefully explain Young Master's condition and ensure he recovers fully."
Gu Ying rested her cheeks on her hands, blinking innocently. "You really mean it?"
Seeing the flowers laugh on Dr. Liu's face, his voice grew hoarse and somewhat debauched. "I wouldn't dare lie to Miss... Just come and you'll know my miraculous skills of restoration..."
The smile never leaving her lips, Gu Ying hmm-ed in agreement.
