I want to make progress

Chapter 57 A Little Tired

Especially since he has been out of favor and bullied in the palace over the years, his temperament has become more and more left-wing.

This time, the master took great pains and risked leaving the palace secretly, with the biggest purpose being to stabilize Master Gu.

When the master knew that Master Gu had a woman by his side, he felt uneasy. After all, with Master Gu around, the master did get a lot of conveniences.

Although Master Gu has always been so obsessed with the master, one should always be prepared for the worst. This is why the master has secretly tried every means to prevent Master Gu from having other women around him over the years.

What's more, the master also wants to establish a relationship with the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion through Master Gu. If he has such a backer behind him, especially a backer as powerful as the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion and who plays an important role in front of the emperor, it will be more important than the Su family.

If the Duke of England's Mansion could support the master, then the master would not have to worry about being out of favor, having no status or power in the palace, and being bullied. This is also the reason why the master still associates with Master Gu even though he risks being discovered by the Emperor and being hated by the Duke of England's Mansion.

But after so long, the Duke of England's attitude towards his master remains the same.

This time man's plans are not as good as God's will. After returning to the Su family, the master and the eldest son had smoothly resolved their grudges. But when he got here, he was caught by the Duke of England.

The Duke of England didn't want Master Gu to have anything to do with his master. Now that he's here, he's probably going to be even angrier, and his master's plans will become increasingly difficult to achieve.

Things are really getting worse!

"Don't even mention me saying this. You don't even believe it yourself. If Gu Changheng had the ability to make the Duke of England listen to him, I wouldn't have been so determined to enter the palace to fight for it."

If Gu Changheng had not been useless, she would never have entered the palace to fight for wealth and power. Since Gu Changheng could not give her what she wanted, she could only find other ways.

But after so many years, Gu Changheng is still so useless. Even though she is just a beauty of humble status now, she would still choose to enter the palace if she had the chance again.

Her expression was grim for only a moment, and soon Lady Su began to sneer, "If the Duke of Ying's Mansion had not been useful to me, just based on their humiliation of me like this, I would have long ago..."

"The Duke of England treats me like this now only because there are no benefits that are attractive enough to attract him. The Duke of England's Mansion is indeed prosperous and favored by the Emperor, but the trust of the Emperor is not so easy to gain. The Queen is infertile and is unwilling to adopt a prince."

With one hand covering her belly, the ambition in her eyes was about to burst out. She didn't believe that the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion would always be so high and mighty and would never ask her for help. When that time comes, who can say that her plan will not succeed!

"Send a message to father and eldest brother later, and tell them to be careful of the Duke of Ying's Mansion. We are weak now. If we want to be the superior, we must learn to endure."

She sneered and raised the corners of her lips. "In the beginning, whether in the eyes of my parents or in the eyes of outsiders, I was not as good as my elder sister. But now, I am the emperor's concubine Su, while my elder sister only married a low-ranking official. She spends all day worrying about trivial matters and taking care of her husband. She no longer has a trace of the brilliance she had before she got married."

"Even my parents have to bow their heads and salute me when they see me now. All this is based on nothing else but the word 'endurance'."

He clenched his fists, his eyes full of determination, "I will wait for the opportunity eventually!"

From the beginning to the end, Su Wanzhi never had Shu Yunfu, this little humble concubine, in her eyes. All the difficulties today were just her tests of Gu Changheng. All she saw was your attitude, Gu Changheng's, and Gu Changting's attitude.

"Let's go! Back to the palace!"

"Yes!"

……

"Where are you taking me? I don't want to go back to the Duke's Mansion now."

Without the eyesore of outsiders around, Shu Yunfu leaned weakly on the man's broad chest and rubbed it lazily. Since their relationship was not suspected, there was no need to be nervous. But now she really didn't want to go back to the Duke's Mansion. "I still want to take a flower boat and tour the capital."

"You're injured like this, and you still want to play!"

The soft expression just now turned cold in an instant, "Do you know that if I had come a step later today, that woman Su Wanzhi would not let you go!"

"But you are here, aren't you? My injury is not serious, so please don't take me back home, okay? I just want you to stay with me today."

She raised her head and kissed the man on his chin, her beautiful eyes looking at the man with expectation, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

As soon as the swift discovered something was wrong, it ran away quietly, so it came back really just in time.

Fortunately, she was on guard, otherwise she would have suffered today.

"I just feel a little tired."

From Xuancheng to Beijing, from the first day she came to Darong until now, she has never had a real good rest. Today, it is not only her fingers that are hurt, but also her heart.

Today, looking at the full moon in the sky and the people around her who were all happy and reunited, she suddenly felt tired, so tired!
She didn't like those conspiracies at all, and she also wanted to live a peaceful life without any worries. But what she wanted to do was just beginning, and that kind of life was too far away. She couldn't see the end yet, but... at least tonight, she wanted to be quiet and think about nothing.

He paused, looked down at the woman in his arms, her face looked a little tired, like a wilted flower, no longer as beautiful as before, and pursed his lips, "If you want to go, you have to wait until you see a doctor."

"Okay! It's all up to you!"

She smiled and leaned into the man's arms, feeling relieved. Let her lean on his chest for the night.

The flower boat covered with flowers is quietly sailing in the river. People on the boat can take in the prosperity and bustle of both sides of the river. The sounds of stringed instruments and laughter are ringing in their ears, and the moonlight is shining softly, bathing all the people.

The full moon is reflected in the river. Even though there are many flower boats on the water and the lights on both sides are bright, the tranquility cannot be disturbed.

Sitting in the cabin, leaning on Gu Changting's shoulder, listening to the sound of water flowing under the boat, I felt an indescribable peace in my heart.

No need to say a word, no need for a glance, having someone by her side is enough!
However, Shu Yunfu was very satisfied with this, but Yuyan felt a little disappointed. Her eyes fell on the Duke who was sitting upright but protecting the young lady closely.

Before, the young lady was the only one by her side, but now there is another person. How long has it been since the Duke appeared? It’s really different.

"Oh~!"

"Why are you sighing? Isn't your concubine Shu doing fine? I should be sighing. Look at the Duke. He has been tormented by your concubine."

Qixian, who was obviously a personal servant but had taken over the work of a boatman, was rowing the boat helplessly. His master had been bewitched by Aunt Shu and had lost his mind. With so many people around on this Mid-Autumn Night, he actually brought her along to cruise on the flower boat. He was very worried ever since.

Having just gotten rid of one trouble, now I have to worry about making sure the Duke and Aunt Shu don't get discovered.

He was already feeling unhappy, and the little girl next to him kept sighing. He was almost depressed!

"Hmph! What's it to you if the Duke is willing?" Yuyan wrinkled his nose and snorted, not giving him a good look.

She had been terrified when she saw the relationship between the young lady and the Duke before, and didn't dare to say much. But just now when she went to ask the Duke for help, the worry and anxiety he showed made her feel at ease. Now she is not afraid of Qixian!
"You!" Qixian didn't expect to be confronted by a little maid. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth and felt very depressed. It was true that like master, like maid, neither of them was easy to deal with!
"Humph!"

He hummed softly and turned his face away, with the corner of his mouth slightly raised.

But when his sight fell on the two people who wanted to snuggle together in the cabin, a hint of worry emerged in his eyes. Miss, can you still keep a clear mind towards the Duke now?

Gradually, the boat rowed into the center of the lake and anchored in a quiet place. The calm lake surface seemed particularly gentle under the moonlight. Listening to the sounds of flowing water, insects chirping and fish leaping, my mood became open.

"It's so beautiful!"

She tore off the troublesome veil and threw it aside, then lay on the side of the boat, dipped her fingers into the slightly cool water, feeling the gentleness of the water, and Shu Yunfu was as happy as a child.

"The water is cold at night, don't be naughty, or you may catch a cold."

He untied his black cloak and draped it over her, his eyes full of indulgence. Perhaps Shu Yunfu rarely showed her soft and fragile side tonight, and Gu Changting was also much gentler than usual.

The black cloak was pressed against the burgundy dress, outlining the bright colors under the moonlight. Shu Yunfu smiled and pinched the cloak, just smiling at the water flow that seemed calm but never stopped, with a serene expression.

"Gu Changting, do you have a dream?"

"dream?"

"Yeah! What do you want to do?"

She looked up at him, then lowered her head and fiddled with the lake, stirring up ripples. "My dream is to live a life of wealth and prosperity and good health."

"Very vulgar, right?" She tilted her head and smiled at him, but her eyes gradually became vague. "But you know, in a place like the Shu family, such a dream is really too difficult for me."

"So I have been planning since I was a child, planning how to leave the Shu Mansion and live the life I want." Water drops fell from her fingertips, and her mind flashed back to the past ten years in Darong. "If you hadn't come, I would probably have found a husband that I am satisfied with, and then..."

"It's all in the past. Now you are my woman. I will protect you for the rest of your life and ensure that you live a life of wealth and glory!"

Looking at the man sitting on the ground next to me, taking off his tough clothes, my somewhat cold hand was held by his broad hand, and the warmth in his palm dispelled the coldness in my hand.

Although his eyes were not on her, Shu Yunfu knew that he was making the promise very seriously. Was he feeling sorry for her?

(End of this chapter)