Chapter 384
In her previous life, Gu Ying didn't get the familial love she yearned for. In this life, she doesn't want to leave any regrets between her and her younger brother.
Father is not at fault. He was only deceived by Grandmother. T/his chapter is updated by nov(ê(l)biin.co/m
After this campaign, when the Crown Prince returns victorious, she will have a good talk with Father. Their family will definitely be together happily from now on.
Leaning on his sister's embrace, Gu Ming said nothing, his dark eyes flickering. After a while, he asked lightly, "Sister?"
Gu Ying loosened her hold on him slightly. "What is it?"
Gu Ming asked tonelessly, "Why does Grandmother dislike us?"
This had also plagued Gu Ying for two lifetimes. After her rebirth, she racked her brains but couldn't figure out why Grandmother disliked her. "I don't know. Sister really doesn't know why. Grandmother is unfathomable."
Seeing the perplexity on his sister's face, Gu Ming slowly hooked up a faint smile. "Since she doesn't like us, why do we still treat her as Grandmother?"
Gu Ying raised her brow. "What does Ming mean?"
Gu Ming said, "She doesn't let Sister be happy. I don't want to let her be happy either."
Gu Ying chuckled. "What do you want to do?"
There was a cold gleam in Gu Ming's eyes, though his tone was still light. "She wants Gu Ming to go to the Ye family to learn martial arts, doesn't she? Let's just do as she wishes."
After leaving Qinghe Garden, Gu Ying was still thinking about the expression on her brother's face when he talked about tormenting Grandmother.
Sardonic, cold, with a touch of indescribable morbidity.
Just what did this brat learn at the Ye family?
How pleasant!
It seems she can rest assured with Uncle and Aunt looking after Ming.
...
As she left the Ye family, Lady Qin kept persuading Gu Ying to stay, while talking to her.
"Ying'er, it's really strange. Bianjing seemed a bit uneasy yesterday. First there was that incident between you and Gu Shuang, then this morning Prince Shu was dragged back by Commander Xia Zixi of the Imperial Guards from the brothel. Your uncle said Prince Shu is still kneeling outside the Emperor's bedchamber now."
"Aunt doesn't need to keep Ying'er. I'm here to bring her home."
Lady Qin said awkwardly with a smile, waving her hands, "Now that Changdu is here, I'll leave Ying'er to you. You two husband and wife go home quickly. The rain is getting heavier, I wonder if Xingqing Festival will keep raining."
Gu Ying looked absentminded, seemingly lost in thought.
Not wanting to disturb the couple, Lady Qin saw them off and returned home after bidding farewell.
Zhao Changdu handed over the umbrella and leaned down, breathing warm air by the girl's ear. "What is Ying'er thinking about?"
Gu Ying tilted her head, tone somewhat coy. "What else could I think about except you?"
The corner of the man's mouth hooked up as he kissed her earlobe. "Such a good girl."
He really liked her earlobes in bed. And she was extremely sensitive there, unable to withstand teasing.
Gu Ying's cheeks flushed. His unique fragrance overwhelmed her, quickening her heartbeat.
"Changdu, why did you come?"
They had visited the Ye family too often today. People might gossip if they saw.
"To fetch you home."
"I could have gone home myself."
"I don't feel assured otherwise."
Just yesterday she had been abducted. As long as he was in Bianjing, he would never let her go out alone.
By being so protective, those with eyes and ears would naturally know who could be touched and who could not.
Gu Ying stopped and gripped the bamboo umbrella tightly, the smile on her lips blossoming.
The man's gaze was predatory as he looked at her profoundly. His line of vision slid down from her face to her collarbones.
As the weather grew hotter, the girl wore less and less. The glimpses of fair smooth skin had a glistening rosy sheen, like a sea pink bud about to bloom.
Seeing her like this made his mouth dry with thirst. He carried her onto the carriage. But just sitting on the soft couch, he already felt like taking her here.