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

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Recalling the strange feeling he had when he sneezed earlier, Baoyu concluded that his sisters were thinking of him, and his heart felt lighter, finding a rare pleasure in his current boredom.

Chapter Fifty-Six: Sleeping Together!

In her emotional outburst, Tan Chun threw herself into Gu Yu's arms to vent her frustrations. Now that she's come to her senses, she realizes that her sisters are still watching.

Thinking of this, Tan Chun blushed, quickly blinked to stop her tears, and reluctantly broke free from Gu Yu's embrace.

Gu Yu considerately handed her a handkerchief to wipe her tears, not mentioning the scene just now, but simply smiled and said:

"I was just about to ask for a cup of tea, and before I could even say anything, my little sister came crying. What a stingy person!"

Tan Chun wiped away the tears on her face. Recalling Gu Yu's expression just now, she felt much more relaxed. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but spit out and say, "Brother Yu is always making fun of people. When have I ever refused to even offer a cup of tea? Shi Shu, quickly prepare two pots of tea."

"Second sister, fourth sister, Lin sister, wishing you a happy new year."

While speaking, she deliberately ignored Gu Yu, turned around and chatted and laughed with her sisters, and didn't even return the handkerchief.

Daiyu also had a faint smile on her face, but her eyes kept glancing at Tanchun's hands.

Although her room was filled with things sent by Gu Yu, and even the servants in the courtyard were from Gu Yu's household, she didn't seem to have ever received a handkerchief or any other personal item from Gu Yu.

Watching Tan Chun casually and effortlessly tuck it into her sleeve, Daiyu felt a pang of resentment and wanted to say something sarcastic to her.

With so many people present, doing so would make me seem eccentric, so I could only force myself to endure it.

The group had been sitting in Tan Chun's room for a short while when Bao Chai also came over to pay her respects.

Actually, she arrived earlier than Gu Yu, but she sat with her mother at Madam Wang's place for quite a while before coming out, thus falling behind.

Baochai gracefully greeted everyone, which made Gu Yu, who had only received Xichun's blessings among her sisters that day, quite happy.

Yingchun was too shy, and spoke so softly in front of Xichun that Gu Yu couldn't hear her at all, and she was too embarrassed to lean closer.

Tan Chun and Dai Yu didn't know what was going on, but they ignored him, which left him somewhat confused.

Now, Baochai looked over with her almond-shaped eyes, smiling as she offered him a blessing, which made Gu Yu smile as well.

Today is the official day for the Jia family to go to the palace to express their gratitude and pay respects to their ancestors. They don't know how late they will return. Apart from tonight's banquet, they have nothing to do until the Lantern Festival. Gu Yu invited them to play in his courtyard and casually invited him to be their host.

Although Tan Chun and the others didn't live too far from Grandmother Jia, and their personalities weren't as weak as Ying Chun's, they still liked to play in Gu Yu's courtyard.

After all, besides Gu Yu being there, there was not only delicious food and novelties, but they also didn't need to worry about their servants gossiping.

I used to think that servants and maids in the world were all snobbish and opportunistic, but after witnessing the behavior of the servants in Gu Yu's courtyard, I realized how despicable my own servants were.

But they were just illegitimate daughters, and Xichun was from the Ningguo Mansion. They wanted to help but were powerless to do so. Wang Xifeng understood this, but she had no way to use her strength.

There was no other way; it was a custom in the Jia family that these elderly people had a certain amount of face to save.

Especially the capable servants around Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang, who represent the face of their masters, how could Wang Xifeng possibly lose face for Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang, no matter how shrewish she is?

Even with her strong personality, she was unwilling to provoke these hot potatoes, and she always had to give them some face when something happened, let alone these young ladies from the inner chambers.

In Gu Yu's courtyard, everyone kept to their place, and no rumors or gossip ever circulated in his courtyard in recent years.

Having settled the matter, Xichun tugged at Gu Yu's sleeve and walked ahead, chattering incessantly, displaying a touch of innocent liveliness.

Gu Yu joked with her, and seeing her radiant smile, he felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Gu Yu was already quite satisfied that he was able to somewhat change Xi Chun's bitter and cold mindset, even though it was only by becoming more affectionate towards him.

After all, even Gu Yu, let alone the young Xi Chun, found the people from Ningguo Mansion quite despicable, especially the news brought by the group that infiltrated Ningguo Mansion, which was utterly disgusting.

Unexpectedly, Jia Rong, who is usually so timid, used Jia Zhen's concubine before she was even properly cleaned. Sometimes, with maids who had no official status, he would even resort to father-son tactics.

Even in a more open-minded later era, this would be hard to accept, let alone in today's society with its strict social norms. No wonder Jia Zhen, with such a significant advantage, couldn't win over Qin Keqing; it's truly disgusting.

It's actually a good thing that Xichun is now single and doesn't think about the Ningguo Mansion. That way, if she manages to rescue Qin Keqing and her in the future, she won't be too saddened if the Ningguo Mansion falls.

The group chatted and laughed, and soon returned to Gu Yu's courtyard. Qingwen and Xiangling also got up, distributed the reward money to everyone, and when they saw Gu Yu leading the sisters back, they hurriedly went to serve them.

The sharp-eyed Xichun looked up and caught a glimpse of red on Xiangling's earlobe, and couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Sister Xiangling, why is there a red patch under your ear? Did Brother Yu kiss you? Hehehe~"

As she laughed, Xichun noticed that not only was Xiangling blushing, but Yingchun was also blushing, and even Baochai and Lin Daiyu seemed a little embarrassed.

Gu Yu coughed awkwardly twice, then reached out and pulled Xi Chun onto her lap, finally making her feel a little shy and shut her mouth.

"Xiangling, go brew two pots of tea and tell the kitchen to prepare the dishes according to the number of people."

"Eh."

Having received the imperial decree, Xiangling hurriedly went out to ease her shyness.

Xichun only saw that one who had slipped through the net, little did she know that the fair body hidden under the winter clothes was covered with red and white 'scars'.

Thinking of this, Xiangling, who was already struggling to get up, felt even weaker. But Qingwen's condition was even more dire, so she couldn't ask Qingwen to take her place. She could only desperately try to stop thinking nonsense.

Last night, with the New Year's Eve vigil and the continuous explosions of fireworks, the already sleep-deprived Sanchun and Baochai came to Gu Yu's quiet room, where sleepiness was overwhelming them.

Xi Chun was still young and very sleepy. Being held in Gu Yu's arms gave her a sense of security, making her unable to resist falling asleep.

Seeing that Xichun, who had been lively just moments before, was now drowsy, and that her sisters also looked sleepy, Gu Yu carried her directly to her room and let her sleep on her bed.

After arranging for Xichun, there were still several other people to go. Gu Yu looked at the pairs of beautiful eyes, each with its own charm, staring at her. After thinking for a moment, she arranged for the younger Daiyu and Tanchun to go to her bed to catch up on their sleep.

Yingchun and Baochai were older, so even if there were no outsiders around, it wasn't appropriate to let them sleep in their own beds. Therefore, they were asked to rest in Qingwen's and the others' beds.

Although Daiyu and Baochai lived not far from each other, they tacitly agreed not to mention the matter and instead obediently followed Gu Yu's arrangement to rest for a while.

This arrangement was a win-win situation for everyone. Daiyu, being the oldest of the three, was able to lie on Gu Yu's bed, which secretly pleased her.

Baochai's relationship with Gu Yu wasn't that close yet; the fact that she could enter Gu Yu's room already showed that they were quite intimate, which made her cold heart feel a little strange.

It wasn't too impolite, so Baochai deceived herself and calmly accepted the fact that she didn't go back to Pear Fragrance Courtyard to sleep, but instead went to Gu Yu's room.

Fortunately, Xiangling and Qingwen were exhausted last night, so they slept soundly. When they woke up, apart from a slight tearing and swelling sensation and a feeling of weakness, they were in good spirits and did not need to catch up on sleep.

Chapter Fifty-Seven: Baochai's Current Offense

Lying in bed, Daiyu felt a mixed fragrance rush into her nose, which seemed to be the scent of Gu Yu and also somewhat like the scent of Xiangling. The fragrances were intertwined and difficult to distinguish.

However, the fragrance, though mixed, was not strong; it was faint and subtle, bringing peace of mind and waves of drowsiness. Daiyu yawned and, like Xichun, fell asleep peacefully.

After giving instructions outside not to disturb them, Gu Yu came in and saw that all the women had quieted down, leaving her all alone.

Quietly walking in and inspecting the room, Gu Yu casually picked up a book from the room to read and pass the time.

Just as Gu Yu was thinking about whether she should go to the study, she turned her head and saw Yingchun and Baochai lying side by side outside.

Both girls were very well-developed, and their two fair and delicate faces together were a feast for the eyes, full of youthful energy.

Gu Yu felt like she was being scratched by a cat. Unable to contain herself, she secretly went over and reached out a hand to touch Yingchun's curled-up hand, waking Yingchun from her sleep.

Seeing Yingchun open her eyes and look at him with a puzzled expression, Gu Yu quickly put his finger to his lips to signal her to be quiet.

Yingchun was puzzled by his ambiguous smile, but she still obediently remained still.

Gu Yu quietly bent down and gently helped Yingchun straighten her body, tilting her head back. Then she intertwined her hands with Yingchun's fingers and pressed them on top of her head, pressing her face against hers.

Yingchun opened her eyes wide and only realized what was happening when Gu Yu's warm lips kissed her cheek. Just as she was about to let out a soft cry, she suddenly remembered that Baochai was sleeping next to her and swallowed it back.

Gu Yu was still standing on the ground, supporting herself on the bed with only her two arms, and she pressed her body down close to Yingchun, causing Yingchun's face to turn red.

Seeing Yingchun's gentle and kind face flushed red, yet she bit her lip and kept her eyes closed, not daring to make a sound, Gu Yu was very dissatisfied and repeatedly kissed Yingchun's eyes.

Unable to bear the itching any longer, Yingchun opened her eyes and looked at Gu Yu pleadingly.

Although she had become accustomed to Gu Yu's flirtatious behavior over the past few days, she would blush and let Gu Yu do as he pleased if he kissed her cheek as usual. But now that Baochai was so close, how could she bear it?

Looking at Yingchun's delicate appearance, Gu Yu's heart raced. He continued kissing her relentlessly until their lips met, making Yingchun's entire body stiffen.

Gu Yu felt the delicate body pressed against him tense up. Having some experience, he didn't forcefully penetrate her in one go. Instead, he slightly loosened his grip on her fragrant lips, letting his kisses fall intermittently like a gentle spring breeze.

Yingchun's mind went blank, with only the last, silent thought remaining in her head as she felt Gu Yu's relentless attack.

As if moved by Gu Yu's perseverance, Gu Yu soon felt the girl in his arms completely soften, and she would even unconsciously raise her head slightly to meet his kiss.

Gu Yu was overjoyed and pressed down on her with a little force, enjoying the girl's delicate body even more. His words remained unhurried, like an experienced old hunter waiting for his prey to walk into his trap.

Yingchun's consciousness gradually returned, but she could no longer feel anything in the outside world. Apart from the subconscious knowledge that she must not make a sound, she was driven entirely by instinct to seek out the most important person in her heart.

Feeling Yingchun's increasingly proactive response, Gu Yu easily slipped her tongue into Yingchun's slightly parted teeth, exploring her new territory with that slippery, fragrant tongue.

Whenever Gu Yu was intimate with Yingchun, he felt an even stronger urge to see the more interesting expressions on his usually taciturn and silent second sister's face.

Now that she had gotten her wish, Gu Yu no longer demanded Xiang Ling and the others' saliva during their deep kisses; instead, she made Ying Chun endure it continuously.

Yingchun unconsciously swallowed Gu Yu's saliva, letting out a soft hum. Their eyes were locked, and the undisguised infatuation in Yingchun's eyes made Gu Yu want to devour her right then and there.

The two men, engrossed in their illicit affair, naturally failed to notice the suspicious blush on Baochai's face, who was standing with her back to them.

As Gu Yu spoke with occasional intensity, Yingchun's moans escaped uncontrollably, though still faint, enough for those around her to hear clearly.

As Yingchun became increasingly breathless, Gu Yu finally gave her a break, and all three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Yingchun's face was flushed, her eyes were full of infatuation, she held Gu Yu's long, slender fingers tightly, which were intertwined with hers, and a happy smile appeared on her lips.

Gu Yu only ate half a meal last night, and young people recover quickly, so naturally she was a bit irritable.

Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of him, Gu Yu had already drawn his weapon, but the location wasn't right, so he could only take advantage of the situation.

Feeling the hard touch below, Yingchun's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. By the time she realized what was happening, Gu Yu had already sealed her lips with his. She didn't dare to struggle and could only shamefully endure Gu Yu's advances.

This time the stimulation was much greater than before, and Yingchun's voice also carried a hint of tenderness, causing both of them to involuntarily squeeze their thighs together.

The sensation through clothing isn't as intense, but the thrill of secretly doing something wrong in front of so many people is truly exhilarating.

Gu Yu hesitated for a while, then let go of one hand and couldn't help but climb onto a soft chair. Yingchun panicked and quickly covered Gu Yu's mischievous hand, looking at him pleadingly.

It wasn't that she didn't want Gu Yu to touch her, but the slippery feeling in her lower body was unbearable. If it continued, she would definitely be exposed. She would rather let Gu Yu have his way in private in the future than be embarrassed like this.

Looking into Yingchun's eyes, Gu Yu miraculously understood her meaning, and her heart cooled down slightly.

Now is certainly not a good time. I was a little carried away just now and didn't consider Yingchun's feelings if her sisters saw us.

For a young lady like her to be harassed is already a violation of etiquette, let alone being caught in the act.

By then, even if the news is only known among a few of them and no outsiders will know, it is very possible that Yingchun will lose face and take her own life.

Reluctantly touching her through her clothes, Gu Yu kissed her lips and gently got up.

Seeing that Gu Yu was understanding, Yingchun showed a hint of gratitude and, unusually boldly, looked up and kissed Gu Yu.

Gu Yu stiffened, almost unable to suppress the impulse in her heart, and could only grit her teeth and whisper in Yingchun's ear:

"Second sister, remember to stay out late when you come tomorrow, or I won't stand for it!"

After kissing her earlobe, he resolutely got up. If he didn't leave, he was afraid he really wouldn't be able to hold back.

Yingchun closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and her breathing was a little rapid. She didn't dare to look at Gu Yu.

She didn't know what had possessed her to make her want to tease him. Remembering Gu Yu's 'warning' earlier, she felt flustered yet also a little joyful.

Exhausted, Yingchun finally fell into a deep sleep after calming down, but it kept the person next to her awake.

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Top Double Agent

After Gu Yu went to the study, he called Xiang Ling and Qing Wen in. It's unclear what they did, but half an hour later, the two women came out blushing.

Seeing Xiangling's tightly pursed lips, Qingwen asked curiously:

"Xiangling, can you really eat that thing of mine? What does it taste like?"

Xiangling's already rosy complexion became even more radiant, but she remained silent. When Qingwen pressed her for answers again, she had no choice but to speak up.

"Why don't you try it yourself and see? If you didn't insist on keeping those two nails, why would I have to go through all this... Hmph~"

Qingwen touched the two long fingernails on the pinky finger of her left hand and smiled proudly. These were essential for her needlework.

Although Gu Yu had told her to just cut it up several times, since she was one of the best maids in the Jia family at needlework and had her own little scheme to take over Gu Yu's clothing, she naturally wouldn't abandon her skills.

However, since some people are slacking off, others naturally have to work overtime. Unfortunately, Qingwen is a bit proud and unwilling to lower herself to use her sweet words to please, so Xiangling has to work harder.

"Hmph, you're unwilling to cut your nails and serve me wholeheartedly, nor are you willing to humble yourself and act subservient. Don't say that I only care about you in the future."

Seeing that Qingwen was still unconvinced, Xiangling said a few words, half goading and half admonishing her.

Since she was wholeheartedly serving Gu Yu, she naturally couldn't act arrogantly just because she was favored.

They were late getting up in the morning, and when Li's mother came in and saw them, she didn't say anything else, but instead carefully told them how to serve men.