Three Wives and Four Concubines in the Dream of the Red Chamber

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"Kill all the minotaurs...kill all the minotaurs..."

Qin Keqing's heart trembled slightly. It was a novel experience she had never had before, as if an electric current was running through her fingers and spreading throughout her body. She unconsciously bit her lip.

But when she looked back, she saw Gu Yu gradually calming down and becoming more polite. She panicked and two lines of tears streamed down her face.

Gu Yu had just mentally prepared herself when she looked up, jumped in surprise, and immediately went to comfort her.

"Sister Qin, why are you crying? I didn't mean to! Please stop crying..."

If someone were to barge in at that moment, he would be in a truly difficult situation, unable to clear his name no matter what.

Seeing Gu Yu so anxious that he was about to jump up and down, Qin Keqing felt a little relieved and dared not make any more noise.

She took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears, forced a smile, and said, "I was just thinking about some unpleasant things, and Uncle Yu must have laughed at me."

Gu Yu took a breath and didn't turn around to sit down. She comforted Qin Keqing, saying, "If you have any worries, you can talk about them. If someone shares the burden, your worries will be halved."

Qin Keqing stared at him intently for a moment, then, as if possessed, asked, "Uncle Yu, do you really want to hear the troubles of a young woman like me?"

Gu Yu choked, coughed twice, and was about to laugh it off.

But when Qin Keqing glanced at him with her captivating eyes, he blurted out as if he were drunk, "Why don't you want to listen? I'm listening to everything you say."

After saying that, Gu Yu wanted to slap herself. Why was she so reckless? She could have gotten herself into trouble in a heartbeat, yet she was still acting so arrogantly. Gu Yu is usually low-key, so why did she become like a demon today?

Secretly regretting his actions, he was preparing to find another excuse to wake up Baoyu and run away, since no matter how beautiful Qin Keqing was, she was not his type.

But she was just too alluring. Gu Yu was afraid that his Dao heart would be shattered, so it was best to keep his distance.

"I should probably have sex when I get back... Old Man Sun told me that I can have sex after a nocturnal emission, and that holding back for too long will cause problems. Maybe I'm just too hot-tempered? How come I can't handle just one sentence from her..."

Gu Yu was lost in thought and was about to speak when Qin Keqing spoke.

“I have been married into the Jia family for three years, and my husband has never touched me.”

Gu Yu closed his mouth, which had just opened, and obediently returned to his seat. He watched as Qin Keqing, her face flushed, walked over and sat down on the stool next to him.

Qin Keqing didn't look at him, staring blankly ahead, and murmured to herself about her experiences in the Jia family over the past few years.

Gu Yu's expression was quite interesting after hearing that Jia Rong's grandson hadn't even touched Qin Keqing's finger.

He really didn't expect that Qin Keqing hadn't even held a man's hand in the three years since she got married. The probability of her finding a virtuous wife and loving mother in a bar in his previous life was even lower.

However, when he heard that Jia Zhen had grown tired of feigning modesty and wanted to directly threaten him, he automatically put himself in that role and his brows furrowed slightly.

Qin Keqing hadn't even told Wang Xifeng these words, and she didn't know why she was able to tell Gu Yu today.

Was it because she couldn't bear the pressure anymore and needed to confide in someone? Or was it because Gu Yu inexplicably matched some kind of longing in her heart? Or perhaps it was a combination of various reasons?

After saying that, Qin Keqing felt a great sense of relief. She secretly turned her head to look at Gu Yu and was captivated by his slightly furrowed brows.

This feeling is quite different from when I knew my father-in-law's intentions. Although both involve the psychological torment of the traditional three obediences and four virtues, on one hand, there is the huge ethical shadow cast by my father-in-law, and on the other hand, there is the subtle stimulation brought by the "stranger".

Moreover, she felt more fear than admiration for Jia Zhen, and what she feared even more was his power of life and death over everyone in the Ningguo Mansion.

As for Gu Yu, she admired him more. Wasn't such a talented and handsome man the ideal man for all women in the world?

Although she married young, she is still not sixteen years old. In wealthy and powerful families, there are still many young ladies in their boudoirs. And since she has no husband, she still has some girlish thoughts.

Gu Yu had no idea what she was thinking, but he could still hear her resistance to Jia Zhen. The original Ice Heart Technique was directly abandoned due to the hot update of the version, and replaced by his solemn vow as the God of Pure Love.

“As a Jinchai, one should be cherished. I cherish my wives very much, so Jinchai are basically my wives.”

Thinking this, Gu Yu could no longer contain himself. Although he still maintained a calm expression, the burning passion in his eyes betrayed him completely.

"In that case, does Sister Qin have any thoughts?"

Qin Keqing's face darkened. It was precisely because of this sense of powerlessness, unable to think of a solution, that she was almost unable to withstand the pressure from Jia Zhen.

"If... then I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to die to protect my innocence..."

Seeing the beauty's tearful, delicate figure, Gu Yu longed to immediately embrace her and offer gentle comfort, but it was not wise to be too hasty at this moment.

He had to rack his brains. Although the Ningguo and Rongguo mansions were related, he couldn't easily visit the Ningguo mansion; it would be too far away to help. How could he save Qin Keqing then? It seemed he had to think of another way…

Time passed slowly, and Qin Keqing composed herself, ready to move on from the topic, when she saw a smile on Gu Yu's face. Her heart skipped a beat, and she asked hopefully, "Uncle Yu, do you have a solution?"

Looking at her pleading and weak posture, Gu Yu felt a surge of anger rise within him again. He raised an eyebrow and gestured for her to come closer.

Qin Keqing shifted her body, but Gu Yu remained silent, staring at her, which made Qin Keqing's face burn.

Just as she was about to look away, she suddenly heard Baoyu wake up outside. She panicked and tried to distance herself.

Gu Yu cursed under his breath, then reached out and hugged Qin Keqing, feeling her soft body. Qin Keqing's cry was on the tip of her tongue, but she forced it back down.

Gu Yu felt much more at ease; Qin Keqing's reactions these past few times had given him some confidence.

He couldn't resist kissing her cheek and whispering in her ear, "Sister Qin, don't be impatient. If you're willing to stay with me, I have a way!"

After saying that, he released her from his embrace, but as he turned around, he took her handkerchief and waved it twice as if to show off.

Qin Keqing's eyes were almost brimming with tears, and those words echoed in her ears like a lifeline.

She was now at her wit's end. Even if her affair with Gu Yu was exposed, it would be better than submitting to that beast Jia Zhen.

The memory of discovering that the father and son were both sleeping with the same woman made her want to vomit.

As for Gu Yu, she still had some goodwill towards him, so she didn't refuse him coldly the previous two times. Even though she knew it was against etiquette, she still tolerated it.

"Could it be that I, Qin Keqing, am truly such a shameless woman?"

Qin Keqing lay on the bed again, listening to Gu Yu outside advising Baoyu not to disturb her rest and to leave directly. She couldn't help but start questioning herself again.

But even though it was the same thought, it was completely different from the feeling I had when I thought of Jia Zhen last night.

Chapter 41 Punishing Qingwen

As Gu Yu and Gu Yu chatted as they walked into Huifang Garden, they saw a man standing in front of them, seemingly in his late twenties, with a dazed expression that ruined his otherwise handsome features.

Hearing the approaching footsteps of the two men, the man was startled awake. Upon seeing Baoyu, his eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to greet him. It turned out to be Jia Rui.

Gu Yu glanced at the unfortunate man who was about to die, curled her lip, and lost interest. This wretched appearance was not even as good as the gay man she had beaten up at the inn before.

Looking at his emaciated state, I gave up the idea of ​​saving his life.

Either way, she'll die at the hands of Jia Qiang and his gang, or she'll die on someone's stomach. The best course of action is to use this as leverage to bring Qin Keqing out of hiding.

Baoyu and Jia Rui weren't very close; they'd only met a few times at the school. He rarely went there, and when he did, he'd exchange flirtatious glances with Qin Zhong, Xiang Lian, and Yu Ai.

Moreover, Jia Rui didn't help them during the last school disturbance, so Baoyu disliked him even more.

After exchanging only a few words, Baoyu didn't even introduce Gu Yu to him, and instead pulled Gu Yu away on his own.

When they arrived at Tianxiang Tower, the opera had almost ended. Gu Yu glanced at the decorations of Tianxiang Tower, sneered, and followed Bao Yu upstairs.

The group watched the play, chatted and laughed for a while, and then started serving the meal after the last play was finished.

Wang Xifeng's silver tongue never stopped, and Gu Yu listened with great interest, sometimes savoring the words again and again to appreciate their subtlety.

In the short time it took to serve the dishes, Gu Yu, sitting next to her, felt her throat was on fire from listening, and she admired Feng Lazi's skill even more.

Following the principle of listening and observing more, and speaking and doing less, Gu Yu simply finished the meal in a mediocre manner, occasionally chatting with Bao Yu for a few minutes.

When everyone was preparing to return to the Rongguo Mansion and declined the invitation to come again the next day, Gu Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief while sitting in the carriage.

Today was truly the right day; otherwise, missing Qin Keqing would have been a great regret. Wang Xifeng continued chatting with the two of them, and seeing Gu Yu lost in thought, she made up her mind and decided to visit her good friend more often in the next few days.

After all that commotion, it was already dark when Gu Yu finally returned to the courtyard. Xiang Ling happened to lift the curtain and come out. Seeing Gu Yu return, she ran over with a silly smile on her face.

"Master is back. Are you tired?"

Although Gu Yu hasn't actually taken them yet, he's been demanding that they call him "Master" ever since they started warming his bed.

Qingwen hesitated for only a few seconds before being punished by Gu Yu, and by now she had gotten used to the way she was addressed.

Perhaps because Qin Keqing's stimulation was too great, as soon as Xiangling was in his arms, Gu Yu's lower body rose again.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Yu leaned close to Xiang Ling's ear and said, "My birthday is on the 21st of this month, it's only a few days away. On that day, you'll come and warm my bed by yourself."

After saying that, he kissed Xiangling's ear again, which made her realize what was happening. Her face turned red, and her brows were full of shyness. However, she didn't even run away and still obediently clung to Gu Yu.

Looking at the innocent and charming look on her face, Gu Yu once again admired his foresight in snatching Xiang Ling away. Where in the world could one find another Xiang Ling as good as her?

Once inside the house, they saw Qingwen sitting by the window, sewing shoe soles by candlelight.

Gu Yu frowned, took the item from Qingwen's hand, and without saying a word, turned and went into the inner room with a blank expression.

When Qingwen saw that Gu Yu had returned, she was first surprised and then delighted, but then her face fell. She looked at Xiangling, who followed her in, as if pleading for help. Xiangling chuckled and ignored her, instead pushing her inside.

As Qingwen walked in, she saw Gu Yu sitting on the cot with a sullen face. She walked over slowly with her head down and didn't say a word.

Gu Yu snorted and rebuked, "What have I said in the past?"

"I...I lit a candle. Of course I remember what you said, but I didn't expect it to get dark so quickly..."

Seeing that she was still trying to argue, Gu Yu stopped talking nonsense and simply waved her hand.

Qingwen's pretty face turned red. She couldn't tell whether the punishments of slapping in other courtyards were more severe or the punishments in Gu Yu's hands were more severe.

But her previous experiences told her that there was no escaping it, so she had no choice but to come to Gu Yu. She looked at Gu Yu pitifully and then lay down on Gu Yu's lap.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Without a word, Gu Yu ripped off her outer cotton pants and delivered a triple slap, causing Qingwen to gasp in pain as her buttocks felt a burning sensation.

But such disrespect for her eyes warranted at least ten lashes, so Qingwen gritted her teeth and prepared to endure them all in one go.

Although Qingwen was thinner than Xiangling, she was still quite curvaceous. Today, she was so angry that Gu Yu couldn't hold back.

Gu Yu's fourth slap landed, but it was surprisingly gentle to Qingwen, leaving her somewhat puzzled.

But the next second, that hand started moving, and a hard object pressed against her lower abdomen.

Qingwen gasped softly and covered her mouth, her face flushed. She had only been rubbed on the bed a few times by Gu Yu through her clothes before, but her buttocks had never experienced anything like this before.

The initial burning sensation gradually subsided, replaced by a somewhat familiar feeling.

Qingwen's long, slender legs would tense up from time to time, which made Gu Yu's hands feel different from time to time.

Gradually, soft moans began to escape Qingwen's lips. She was already feeling dizzy and disoriented. The small hands that had been covering her mouth were now gripping the mattress on the cot.

Xiangling sat outside for a while, and when she guessed that the punishment time was over, she went in. To her surprise, she saw Qingwen lying on Gu Yu's lap with a flushed face.

"Qingwen, how did you get beaten like this..."

Qingwen suddenly came to her senses and tried to get up from Gu Yu's arms, but Gu Yu casually turned her around and held her firmly in his arms.

"Xiangling, go fetch some water for me to soak my feet."

Qingwen still pretended to struggle, but after Xiangling left, her strength lessened considerably.

Gu Yu adjusted her position, rubbed against her a few times, and then hummed comfortably, which made Qingwen slump down.

"What's wrong with you today, sir? You haven't even gone to sleep yet and you're already treating me like this..."

Gu Yu chuckled, leaned over and pecked Qingwen's cherry-like lips, saying, "What, do you have a problem with me being affectionate with my little wife?"

Qingwen gave him a playful glare, but her face was full of joy, and she squirmed in Gu Yu's arms.

Fearing that if things continued, there wouldn't even be time to wash her feet, Gu Yu could only take a deep breath to calm herself down, hold Qingwen tightly to keep her from moving, and wait for Xiangling to return, each second feeling like an eternity.

……

In Daiyu's room not far away, seeing that Gu Yu's lights were off, Zijuan came in and told Daiyu, and Daiyu then pulled her aside to talk.

"Zijuan, I feel like your method isn't working..."

"..."

……

Chapter 42 Jia Lan's Pursuit of Education

Gu Yu slept in late, a rare occurrence for her. In her dream, she saw someone's alluring figure again, and when she woke up, she was already soaked with sweat.

Unexpectedly, Qingwen's expression was normal when she was helping her change clothes, but after going out, she was visibly unhappy.

Gu Yu was a little curious, so he went over to ask, but he didn't expect that this little girl would throw a tantrum at him like that.

"Your Excellency, there's no need for such formalities. Xiangling and I are just maids, after all. We have no say in your affairs. We can befriend whomever we want."

Feeling increasingly aggrieved, Qingwen slapped Gu Yu's hand away, sat down to do needlework with red eyes, and didn't even look up at him.

Gu Yu's still somewhat groggy mind instantly cleared up. She looked at the table in the room and, sure enough, saw a handkerchief folded up and placed there. She couldn't help but smile wryly.