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Chapter 56: Caught in a Private Meeting
Bai Rouyin stood there in a daze. She didn't expect that even though she was willing to be a concubine, Gu Ci would not show any mercy for a moment.

Tang Zhao finally understood why Bai Rouyin could be the heroine. If she had been humiliated like this by a man, she would have slapped him in the face long ago!

What the hell are you begging for?

Seeing Bai Rouyin's disheartened look, Gu Ci wanted to persuade her but didn't dare to, so he turned around and was about to leave.

At this time, several figures appeared in the northwest corner of the shore, and a voice came from afar, "Miss Bai is on the island in the middle of the lake!"

Gu Ci's expression was startled. He saw people gathering on the shore and footsteps coming from the arch bridge. The road ahead was blocked.

He had an indifferent expression and was about to jump into the lake, but he caught a glimpse of a small boat out of the corner of his eye. Just as he was wondering, he heard the sound of rapid breathing behind him.

Gu Ci turned around quickly and quickly supported Bai Rouyin's falling body, "Do you have the medicine?"

Lian Qiao, who had been hiding behind the ginkgo tree, hurriedly took out the medicine bottle from his sleeve, poured out the pills and put them into Bai Rouyin's mouth.

It took a while for Bai Rouyin to eat before her rapid breathing gradually subsided.

At this time, Princess Xuan and the wife of Marquis Zhongyong appeared on the island in the middle of the lake, followed by a group of ladies, young ladies and young masters.

Princess Xuan glanced sharply and saw Bai Rouyin half leaning on Gu Ci. Although their behavior was a little unusual, they could not be considered intimate.

Seeing her daughter's asthma relapse, the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery felt more worried than angry. She embraced her daughter without leaving a trace, offering her a hand to help her breathe while thanking her. "My daughter was not feeling well, and I am grateful for your timely assistance, General."

Gu Ci stood up and stepped back.

All the ladies, young masters and young ladies present were shrewd people and naturally saw that there was something fishy going on. However, due to the majesty of the palace, they had to suppress their speculations in their hearts and watch the farce in front of them with the mood of watching a good show.

But when there are so many people, there are always a few stupid ones.

"Why are the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and the General of the Cavalry alone in this remote place?"

The sound was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for everyone present to hear.

Princess Xuan turned her head and saw a girl of about sixteen or seventeen tilting her head and asking her little sister in confusion.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why don't you shut up!" Madam Shen scolded, then turned around and apologized, "I apologize for my rude words, Princess and Madam."

Miss Shen Wu pouted and retorted, "How could my daughter be rude? So many eyes were here to see it, could it be that my daughter was lying?"

She muttered, "I did something shameless, and I don't allow others to tell."

Mrs. Shen was so angry that her hands were shaking. She was worthy of being crawled out of that bitch's belly. She only had a pretty face but no brains at all!

Her words were simply trampling the reputation of Prince Xuan's Mansion and Marquis Zhongyong's Mansion into the mud!
Mrs. Shen said angrily, "You"

Before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by a gentle voice, "Miss Shen Wu is not wrong!"

Concubine Han walked lightly, passing the crowd and approaching the side of Princess Xuan. "Although the separation between men and women in Dayu is not as strict as in the previous dynasty, the customs of the people in the northwest are also open due to the influence of foreign races. If young men and women admire each other and meet in private, although we do not approve, we can understand."

She changed the subject, "However, although Miss Yunying of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion is unmarried, the Fifth Young Master has already married. Wouldn't it be controversial for a married man to meet an unmarried woman alone?"

"Aunt!" Miss Shen Wu rushed over and hugged Concubine Han's arm and acted coquettishly.

Concubine Han patted her hands and supported her niece. "Li Niang has been spoiled by me. She has always been outspoken. Madam Shen, please forgive me!"

The word "forgiveness" was like a slap in the face, and Madam Shen's face flushed red. Ultimately, considering Han's status as a concubine, she swallowed her anger, her heart aching. Han Concubine calmly pressed on, "I wonder if the young lady of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and the fifth young master can help us solve this problem?"

Bai Rouyin curled up in her mother's arms, looking miserable. She was obviously suffering from the sudden illness. She couldn't even make a sound, let alone defend herself.

Everyone's eyes fell on Gu Ci.

Gu Ci raised his eyes to glance at Concubine Han, then looked away without saying a word.

"Fifth Young Master, are you feeling guilty?" Concubine Han felt uneasy at his indifferent gaze, and her words became more and more urgent.

This time, Gu Ci didn't even want to glance at Concubine Han and remained silent.

Everyone present whispered.

"Why won't the General of the Cavalry explain? Could it be that what Fifth Miss Shen said was true, and they are really having a secret meeting?"

"Houhu Lake is so remote, who would come here to relax? I think the two of them probably made an appointment in advance and chose this place on purpose."

"That's right. Look at the ginkgo tree on the island in the middle of the lake. It's so tall and big that it completely blocks the view of the surrounding area. If Miss Shen hadn't just happened to be standing in the northwest corner and saw it, I'm afraid no one would have noticed it."

Everyone agreed with this statement, but the men were more explicit.

"General Huoqi is truly blessed with love. Not only did he marry the princess, but he also has the devoted daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, willing to sacrifice her own reputation to plan a meeting. It's truly touching!"

"This can't be blamed on the General of the Cavalry. Miss Zhongyong Hou is already his fiancée, so it's understandable that they are close."

"If the late emperor hadn't granted them marriage, they would be a legitimate couple. What's the point of having a secret meeting? No matter what they do, people will only praise their deep love!"

A few playboys laughed frivolously.

"That's right. Even though we can't be husband and wife, this is free and delivered to your door. Which man would refuse it?"

What's more, Miss Zhongyong Hou was born with a beautiful appearance. When she first came to the northwest, she took the title of the most beautiful woman from Miss Shen Wu.

If he had such good fortune, the man narrowed his eyes and looked up and down at Bai Rouyin's soft and charming figure with ill intentions. He would definitely...

Before the man could finish his imagination, Gu Ci punched him hard in the abdomen. He immediately felt that all his internal organs were displaced. He shrank and bent over in pain, howling like a pig being slaughtered!
Gu Ci said coldly, "Watch your eyes!"

"My son!" Lady Ning'an stepped forward, hugged her son, and angrily shouted at Princess Xuan, "Princess, the General of the Cavalry did something shameful, and when my son exposed it, he became angry and beat him. Princess, you must stand up for my son!"

"If the princess is unwilling to make the decision for my son, then I will have no choice but to ask Lord Bo to come forward and ask His Royal Highness Prince Xuan to administer justice!"

"Yuan Ye, this matter concerns your reputation and that of Miss Zhongyong Hou. If you don't explain it clearly, I'm afraid it will be difficult to silence the public."

Seeing that her son was still single, Princess Xuan's eyes became even more stern, "Why on earth did you keep silent?!"

Was it really for Bai Rouyin? Or perhaps, Princess Xuan turned her head and looked at Gu Xuan, who was hiding behind the crowd with a confused and shocked expression.

"Why? Princess, you're asking this even though you already know the answer," Concubine Han smiled, feeling the pleasure of destroying Gu Ci. "Of course it's because the hero is short-tempered and the young man is sentimental."

"Fifth Young Master, am I right?"

(End of this chapter)