Chapter 137

Gu Boyan wanted to go in and call his wife out, but hearing the happy sounds of a man and woman, he didn't dare act rashly.

Luckily Muffeng Studio was exceptionally quiet tonight without a single person.

Gu Ning should have gone to bed early. This maid Cuiling hadn't been feeling well recently and was lying in the room next to Gu Ning's.

She prayed they would finish up quickly.

But before she could react, she suddenly saw a long string of lanterns light up outside Muffeng Studio.

Walking slowly at the front was none other than Gu Boyan and Aunt Zhao.

"My lord, don't you think the plum blossom forest outside Muffeng Studio looks even more beautiful in the snow tonight?" Aunt Zhao's voice was charming and drifted slowly through the wind and snow.

Gu Boyan looked down at the beauty by his side. Appreciating flowers and snow was trivial, it was rare for Zhao to invite him to stroll in the back residence, he was happy to indulge her whims, so he had come along.

But as soon as they approached Muffeng Studio, from far away they could hear strange urgent panting sounds...

Aunt Zhao let out a "Oh my!", her little face turning red, "My lord! Did you hear that? Isn't that some maid fooling around?"

Gu Boyan frowned. Although the mansion had declined day by day, it was still a respectable noble household with strict rules. How could they allow the servants to mess around on their masters' grounds?

He let out a cold snort, took Aunt Zhao's hand, and went to catch them in the act.

"Come quickly! Surround Muffeng Studio! I'll see who dares to fool around right under my nose!"

Seeing Gu Boyan's face, Zhou Mama's legs froze in place, it took her a long time to react. She hurriedly pushed open the door, shouting, "Mistress! Hurry and go! Leave quickly!"

Liu, who was lost in passion deeply kissing Liu Yu, felt Zhou Mama was noisy and disruptive, interfering with her pleasure.

She twisted her slender waist, nearly taking Liu Yu's life.

"Ow! You little vixen!"

Liu let out a "Mmm" sound, suddenly feeling the cold wind blowing in from the door. She was completely naked, only able to use Liu Yu to shield her from the wind and snow. Immediately after, two figures walked into the room. The countless lanterns behind shot out bright light, instantly illuminating the pitch dark room.

She squinted with eyes full of lust to look over, instantly shocked!

"Ah! My lord... you... how did you..."

Her lips trembled, flustered and at a loss as she looked at the man standing in the doorway, frantically looking around for something to cover her body.

At this time Liu Yu also regained his senses, panting heavily with a dazed look towards the man at the door.

Slap!

Liu Yu was slapped dizzy, blood flowing from his nose.

Liu knelt naked on the bed, tears streaming down her face, not knowing what to say.

Gu Boyan glared furiously at Liu, grabbing her hair and pulling her off the bed. "Slut! Do you know what you're doing?!"

Liu pleaded with a pale face, "My lord, I don't know anything! I was framed! It was him! He forced me!"

Seeing Liu's face clearly, Liu Yu's heart thudded, knowing he would likely be beaten half to death today!

Since this was the case, how could he let Liu off easily? She was after all the prestigious wife of the mansion, surely she could find a way to protect him.

So he hurried to defend himself, "My lord, it was all her who seduced me! I wouldn't dare force the mistress of the house!"

"Her? That slut!"

Gu Boyan was so angry his eyes turned black, he almost suffocated!

If it wasn't for Aunt Zhao consoling him at the side, he likely would have killed Liu right then for cuckolding him!

And to think these past few days he had been so good to her! He had tolerated all the scandals Gu Jia caused.

This cheap woman actually dared find a man behind his back in the mansion!

She was truly tired of living!

He spat at Liu coldly, "Come men, tie up this slut and throw her to my mother!"

Liu was shocked, her eyes lost focus, and her body went limp. She fainted from fear.

...

Gu Ying had just gotten into bed when Yinlan and Yanzhi came to report happily that the matter was accomplished. Gu Ying's long lashes fluttered. At heart there was an unreal feeling. "Really?"

Yanzhi clapped her hands happily, laughing, "This servant absolutely didn't see wrong. Right now, the young lord is taking the bound Liu to Yongshou Palace! The old madam has also been woken up and is throwing a fit!"

Yinlan also laughed, "Liu's affair with Dr. Liu is exposed, they will have no future in this lifetime. Now young miss, you can rest easy."

Gu Ying sat up in bed, conflicted emotions in her heart. She didn't know how to describe her feelings, only that she was happy and complicated at the same time.

Her eyes turned red. She laughed and tears streamed down her face. "I can take back what belongs to my mother. I... don't need to be controlled by Liu and them anymore."

Seeing her young miss crying, Yinlan's heart ached unbearably. She gathered her courage to sit on the bed and pulled the little miss into her arms. "Miss, don't cry. This is an extremely good thing, why are you crying?"

Gu Ying smiled. Just this once, she allowed herself to be weak. "These are tears of joy, don't worry."

Overnight, the mansion underwent earth-shattering changes.

Gu Jia was confined to the silent room. Liu was beaten and thrown into a remote courtyard. Gu Boyan wanted to divorce his wife but was stopped by the old madam.

Divorcing at this time would inevitably invite gossip. It'd be better to divorce after some time passed to avoid wagging tongues.

But Liu was desperate. Knowing she had no future whether she lived or died, and would only be sent back penniless if divorced, but her natal family... would absolutely not accept a divorced woman back.

Before long, Liu hanged herself in the courtyard.

When Gu Ying heard the news, she felt complicated.

Although Liu had ruined her life, when Liu really died, she still had mixed emotions.

The Gu family was afraid Liu's death would impact the marriage alliance between their mansion and the Duke's Residence, so they chose to keep it secret.

Gu Boyan kept Liu's death private to outsiders, only saying Liu had fallen gravely ill and was sent back home to recuperate. He hurriedly buried Liu on the sly.

Then swiftly established Aunt Zhao as the proper wife. Upon hearing Aunt Zhao was expecting, he immediately cast Liu and Gu Jia from his mind to focus wholeheartedly on being a father.

A man's fickleness was demonstrated to the extreme.

The old madam reluctantly handed wedding preparations to Zhao, who was sensible and grateful for Gu Ying's kindness, devoted herself fully to the arrangements.

After dealing with the mistress and the rest, Gu Ying finally had no worries. She invited Imperial Physician Wang into the mansion to treat her brother.

Today, after getting off duty, Zhao Changdu came with Imperial Physician Wang to the Gu residence.

Gu Ying didn't expect Zhao Changdu to come along. Facing the man's meaningful gaze, her cheeks grew warm. "Your Highness, why have you come?"

The man was lazy and aloof. His brows and eyes were elegant. Sitting at the table, he was a unique scenic view. "Haven't seen you for a few days, your complexion seems much improved. Did something happy happen?"

It hadn't actually been that long since they last met, but to Zhao Changdu it felt like three autumns.