Chapter 159: The Marriage is Complete

Chapter 159

After this matter was uncovered, Gu Ying didn't have another outburst.

She turned and passed the teacup to Zhao Changxing and Huo Qiyun.

"Big brother, big sister-in-law, please have some tea."

Zhao Changxing looked at Gu Ying with a somewhat inscrutable interest in his eyes. He slowly drank the tea and laughed, "My younger sister is beautiful. Looking at her, she seems a bit familiar."

Gu Ying's brows furrowed slightly as she also laughed politely, "Ah Ying feels she is of the willowy figure that men appreciate. It is common that big brother finds her familiar." ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

Zhao Changxing smiled without speaking further, only glancing lightly at Huo Qiyun by his side.

On the contrary, Huo Qiyun had an absent-minded expression on her face. She almost failed to catch the teacup that was passed to her.

This was not Gu Ying's first time seeing Miss Huo, but this was the first time formally meeting her face-to-face.

She noticed Huo Qiyun's distraction. Her small hand held Huo Qiyun's fingers to steady the teacup and smiled, "Big sister-in-law, please have some."

Only then did Huo Qiyun recover from her sorrowful emotions to look at the tall figure standing behind Gu Ying. Her gaze then fell on Gu Ying's face, as charming as a spring flower. Her heart was filled with complex and heart-wrenching feelings.

"Tha...thank you, little sister."

She had no appetite. She took a small sip and put it down.

She hadn't slept since last night.

When the maid Green Branch came back after delivering pastries, she wanted to personally go see the new bride.

But she turned back halfway. She admitted she was jealous of Gu Ying, jealous of the grand wedding the Crown Prince held for her, and also jealous of the Crown Prince's affection and protection towards her.

Later, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep the entire night. Scenes of their wedding night floated through her mind... This morning, she had been sitting here waiting for the newlywed couple to come pay respects for a few hours.

Since childhood, the Crown Prince had been cold-hearted due to his family relations. He was emotionally detached except for being close to her. As a youth, he didn't let any other woman get near him.

She keenly noticed the ambiguous marks on Gu Ying's neck.

But listening to the Crown Prince so brazenly provoking his elders felt oddly satisfying!

...

After the newlyweds left, the atmosphere in the Spring Mountain Courtyard turned frigid.

Zhao Hui was so angry he couldn't even eat. He directly stormed off to the study. The two aunts had seen the new daughter-in-law and casually consoled Cheng before leaving as well.

Remaining were Cheng and the couple Zhao Changxing and his wife.

"How strange." Cheng coldly knitted her brows, her tone unpleasant. "You, come apply medicine for me!"

Huo Qiyun had no choice but to walk over and take the burn ointment from Granny Sun at Cheng's side to carefully apply it on her.

Cheng always refused to use servants, preferring to order Huo Qiyun around as if stepping on the Huo family's daughter made her status as the Duke's wife seem more impressive.

Huo Qiyun had endured this for ten years. Now with Gu Ying marrying in, she felt much more comfortable in her heart. At least in the future there would be Gu Ying to suffer with her.

Granny Sun said, "Madam, could it be the Crown Prince truly came to like this Gu girl? If the Crown Prince really fell in love, that would be troublesome."

Everyone knew of the Crown Prince's fiercely protective temper. If he was provoked, the future consequences would be hard to predict.

Cheng coldly snorted. Her eyes were full of vicious cruelty. "He married this woman just to deliberately make me unhappy. Watch me start tormenting and tormenting his beloved pet from tomorrow! Rest assured, I know restraint. I won't torture Gu Ying to death, just letting her know the rules of the Duke's Residence!"

Zhao Changxing's gaze sunk as he stared at the meekly lowered head of Huo Qiyun. He suddenly spoke up, "Mother, did they consummate last night?"

Cheng impatiently said, "They consummated. The handkerchief was delivered over this morning with blood on it. I personally examined it. That Wang still dared to lie to me that Gu Ying wasn't pure!"

Hearing this, Huo Qiyun's body stiffened. Her heart ached and she lost control of the force applying the medicine.

Cheng frowned and slapped her face. "Vile woman, are you trying to hurt me to death?"

Huo Qiyun's body trembled as her eyes instantly reddened.

Seeing her pitiful teary appearance, Cheng grew angrier. "You were supposed to have saved his life. He didn't want you anymore! Trashy wench, completely useless! Still not pregnant after so long. What use do I have for you!"