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The small boat glides slowly along the river, where flowers and plants grow luxuriantly like in summer, and lotus leaves cover the water's surface. Occasionally, two curtains brush past the window, creating a scene full of poetic charm.
However, as the small boat rocked with the waves, and with Gu Yu's subtle movements, Daiyu was finally brought back to her senses from being immersed in the beautiful scenery. The two buds on her chest had quietly stood up with the friction from side to side, and Gu Yu's hand had somehow covered Daiyu's waist, gently caressing it.
"You filthy bastard..."
Daiyu gave Gu Yu a reproachful look, but her words were soft and weak, even carrying a hint of coquettish encouragement, which made Gu Yu unable to resist pulling her into his arms and pressing the two tightly together.
"What does my sister think of this scenery compared to the scenery along the way when we went to Beijing back then?"
When Daiyu recalled her journey to the capital, she was filled with sorrow for her mother and confusion about the journey itself. She had no time to appreciate the scenery. However, Gu Yu later comforted her, and she arrived in the capital without even taking a second look.
“I say it’s all good… but what does Brother Yu think? Back then, it was just me, a crybaby, accompanying you to the capital. Now you can watch it with Sister Bao today, and with Sister Yingchun tomorrow. Do you think it’s better than back then?”
Seeing that she couldn't help but feel jealous even when the two of them were together, Gu Yu's forehead was covered in black lines. As if in revenge, she clenched her fist, which earned her an unexpected groan from Daiyu.
Daiyu quickly covered her mouth, suppressing the remaining half of her moan, but Gu Yu did not let her go. He lifted her up and rubbed her against his burning heat.
"My little sister needs to be taught a lesson. She's always getting jealous for no reason. I was the first person who wanted to come river trip with you, and you're here criticizing me. Aren't you afraid of hurting my feelings?"
Daiyu suppressed the shivers that were emanating from her body, her face flushed with embarrassment, yet she remained defiant.
"I...I didn't get jealous at all...Does that mean you won't be intimate with other girls in the future, Yu-gege...No~"
Before she could finish speaking, Gu Yu began to play with her small, perky buttocks directly through the gap at her waist, rendering her speechless. She could only bite her lip and endure the increasingly intense stimulation.
Gu Yu was determined to suppress Daiyu's jealous nature today and make her understand how much he longed for her, so that Daiyu's slightly unhealthy emptiness could be filled.
The maids on either side were all his own people. Gu Yu directly untied Daiyu's gauze skirt, exposing her snow-white body to the air.
Although it was broad daylight, Daiyu's fair skin seemed even more dazzling than the light filtering through the curtains, inexplicably reminding Gu Yu of the idiom "admiring a beautiful woman under the moonlight," and he couldn't help but murmur:
"In ancient times, Liu Bei admired Lady Gan under the moonlight; her skin was as fair as jade, radiant as a fairy. Now, Lin Daiyu surpasses her even more..."
Although she knew that everyone outside was keeping their mouths shut and that no one would know how shameful she was, Daiyu still didn't dare to shout. She could only blush and try to cover her chest, but Gu Yu grabbed her hand and took her into his view.
"What's there to be shy about, little sister? Even Zijuan and Xiangling aren't here today, it's just the two of us... Don't worry, leave it to me..."
Gu Yu stepped forward and embraced Daiyu, pressing his hot breath against her sensitive earlobe, causing a shiver to run through her. His deep voice seemed to bewitch her like a demon leading her to hell, making Daiyu completely let down her guard.
Yes… there were so many people yesterday… now it’s just me and Brother Yu here, deep within the lotus leaves, where no outsiders can see us…
Upon thinking of this, Daiyu's tense body finally went limp, her cheeks flushed, her breath came in short gasps, and her eyes were watery and misty. Her hands rested limply on Gu Yu's large hands that were playing tricks on her chest, as if she were guiding Gu Yu's movements.
Chapter Fifty-One: Jiangnan
Gu Yu gently plucked and twisted the strings in her hands, while Daiyu softly sang, making the temperature in the cabin seem to rise considerably.
Disliking that the gauze dress hanging on Daiyu's body affected the feel of her, Gu Yu simply peeled it off and threw it aside, leaving Daiyu completely naked in his lap.
Yesterday, everyone was honest with each other, but today, in broad daylight, only Daiyu was facing the well-dressed Gu Yu, which made her feel uncomfortable. So she deliberately tugged at his collar, not wanting to suffer alone.
Nestled against Gu Yu's chest, Daiyu unconsciously rubbed her face against him, feeling quite at ease. Just as she was about to take a nap, Gu Yu suddenly raised his hand to lift the curtain beside him.
"Little sister, look! Aren't those mandarin ducks over there beautiful?"
Daiyu was startled and quickly looked up to press down on Gu Yu's hand, preventing him from opening the curtain.
"Don't let anyone see this—!"
Who could see into the depths of the water lilies? However, Gu Yu didn't want to put too much pressure on Daiyu, so he gave up the idea and just treated it as a 'boat sex' session.
"Yu'er... I'm thirsty..."
Seeing Gu Yu staring intently at her, Daiyu's heart pounded, and her eyelashes trembled slightly, but she still took the initiative to press herself against him, letting Gu Yu quench his thirst...
Gu Yu tested her a few more times and found that she was too shy, so he deliberately manipulated her, making her choose the lesser of two evils and take the initiative to kneel in front of him to serve him.
Although her skills were nowhere near those of Xiangling and the others who had been trained, Daiyu's serious and responsible attitude still satisfied Gu Yu. Her soft, delicate tongue took care of every part of her body, making Gu Yu moan with pleasure.
Unfortunately, even when Daiyu was exhausted to the point of death, it wasn't over yet, and Gu Yu had to personally take action, using her delicate body for his own purposes.
After the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, the two whispered sweet nothings to each other, their close embrace carrying little passion, only a growing sense of kinship. The boat slowly glided to the center of the lotus pond, and although it was not yet the season, the endless expanse of lotus leaves already possessed a certain grandeur. Daiyu suddenly became interested and sat up to examine the scene closely.
To be honest, she had only admired lotus flowers twice with her parents when she was a child, and her memories were already somewhat hazy. Now, being intimate with her beloved in the sea of lotus flowers greatly satisfied the romantic heart of a young girl.
Gu Yu was about to speak when she suddenly heard Daiyu softly singing:
"Lotus flowers can be picked in Jiangnan, their leaves so lush and green..."
However, he didn't speak in the official language, but in the soft Wu dialect of his hometown. His tone was melodious and charming, which was quite interesting and made Gu Yu's heart flutter. She responded in kind.
Daiyu was initially a little shy, after all, it was her first time singing a love song, but after Gu Yu continued singing along with her, she felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She smiled and leaned against him, and after the song was finished, she offered her clumsy voice.
However, the strange fragrance emanating from her body was so alluring that it was easy to commit a crime. This entanglement was like a thunderbolt striking the earth, and Gu Yu only reluctantly let her go after he had thoroughly enjoyed himself.
Gu Yu had originally planned to spend most of the day on the boat with Daiyu, but Daiyu's shyness and weakness forced him to cancel the plan early. He picked up the exhausted Daiyu, disembarked, and went straight back to his room.
Although there weren't many maids in the pear blossom and spring rain area, Daiyu still refused to raise her head, burying herself in Gu Yu's arms to avoid being seen. She wanted to get down and walk on her own, but her body was weak and powerless, and Gu Yu had only dressed her haphazardly, leaving her still disheveled. It was better for her to stay in his arms.
The two had gone out for a river trip early in the morning, and now that they had returned, it was still before lunchtime. Gu Yu instructed the maid to add an extra portion, and then called Xiangling in to serve them.
After all, Daiyu still needed to practice later, and he was afraid he wouldn't be able to control his temper, so he could only let Xiangling do it for him, while he gave her some guidance from the side.
However, seeing the two beauties on the couch striking all sorts of poses in front of him, Gu Yu felt his temper flare up even more, and he couldn't control himself. Fortunately, lunch was served at this time, so he didn't have to personally take part in the act.
However, Daiyu was already frail. First, she was tormented by Gu Yu on the boat, and before she could rest for long, she had to grit her teeth and exercise. Now she was covered in sweat and had no appetite.
Gu Yu didn't care about Daiyu's shyness. She quickly wiped her down and then went to take a bath. Afraid that Daiyu would fall asleep in the bath, she kept talking to her. Even so, when Gu Yu took Daiyu out of the tub, she was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open.
"Good sister, eat something quickly, it's not good for your stomach to fall asleep hungry."
Gu Yu hugged Daiyu like she was coaxing a child, trying to feed her bites, but Daiyu just clung to Gu Yu's neck and rubbed against her, unable to muster any energy.
Gu Yu couldn't bear to torment her any longer. After thinking for a moment, he lifted Daiyu's feet, took off her silk stockings, and applied slight pressure to the soles of her feet. Sure enough, he heard a cry of pain. Daiyu was instantly wide awake and glared at Gu Yu, both ashamed and angry.
"Alright, alright~ Eat something to fill your stomach. It would break my heart if you got thin from starving yourself like this."
Daiyu blushed and slapped away Gu Yu's large hand that reached for her, but she still couldn't help asking:
"You really like... bigger things... I see you and Xiangling and the others..."
She had witnessed it several times; Gu Yu had so many tricks up her sleeve… but she herself didn't seem to have the same advantages, which made her a little worried, afraid that Gu Yu would feel regretful.
"How could that be... I love any little sister, and you're still growing, aren't you? I'll touch you and show you."
Seeing that Gu Yu's expression didn't seem fake, Daiyu felt relieved. However, after hearing his words, she was startled and turned away, secretly placing her hand on her chest to feel it, unsure whether what he said was true or not.
After appeasing Daiyu, the group had lunch, and Gu Yu inevitably lingered with her, chatting and laughing. Little did he know that someone in the Jia household was laughing even more heartily than him.
...
"Is there really such a method? Please give it to me quickly, and I will definitely repay you in the future!"
Aunt Zhao's eyes flashed, and she quickly moved closer to Granny Ma, pleading with her to teach her a few tricks.
Upon hearing this, Granny Ma finally reconciled, a cold smile appearing on her lips. She then deliberately said, "Amitabha! Please don't ask me. How would I know about these things? Forgive me, forgive me."
Aunt Zhao was furious; how could she bear to hear that there was a solution but no one cared? Seeing that Granny Ma was making excuses again, she hurriedly said:
"Here you go again. You're the kind of person who's always willing to help those in need. Are you just going to stand by and watch them manipulate us and kill us? Do you think I won't thank you?"
After listening to her explanation and manipulating the situation a couple more times, Granny Ma accepted Aunt Zhao's IOU for five hundred taels of silver. Only then did she lean over and say a few words, before furtively tightening her grip on the gold and silver jewelry in her bosom and preparing to leave.
Unexpectedly, just then, Madam Wang's maid came to invite Granny Ma over, which startled Aunt Zhao, who was feeling guilty, so much that her face turned pale. The two of them quickly retreated, and Aunt Zhao could only watch helplessly as Granny Ma left with the maid.
Once only Aunt Zhao was left in the room, she stood there, her fairly pretty face shifting between extreme pleasure and gritted teeth. Suddenly, she clenched the paper figure in her arms and quietly slipped out the door.
Chapter 52 The Art of Cursing
These past few days, Daiyu has been coming over every day to practice. Zijuan and the others are afraid that Grandmother Jia and the others will come looking for her, so Xueyan has to keep watch while Zijuan accompanies her alone.
Daiyu would casually bathe there every day, but one or two pieces of clothing would go missing. She didn't dare to make a fuss, and could only give Gu Yu a few coquettish glances before leaving it at that.
That morning, Daiyu and Zijuan came over again. After a hard morning's work, they had just finished lunch and hadn't even finished cleaning up when the sisters all rushed over.
Daiyu quickly got up to greet him and said with a smile:
"Why are they all here today? Did someone send an invitation? Zijuan, quickly go pour some tea—"
"Ugh--"
As she said this, Daiyu glanced sideways at Gu Yu, thinking that Gu Yu had really invited him.
Xichun ran over with a grin. Since Xiangyun wasn't around, she didn't hesitate to put her arm around Gu Yu's arm without any hesitation. She greeted Gu Yu first before answering Daiyu's question.
"There's no post, we just went to find you, Sister Lin, but Xueyan said you came to Brother Yu's place early this morning, so we came too~"
Baochai smiled and glanced at Daiyu's expression, then couldn't help but tease her:
"My younger sister is becoming more and more virtuous these days, and she's even started managing the household. I wonder if she's already gained some experience?"
These words made the sisters stare at Daiyu with subtle expressions and chuckle to themselves. The young girls were all quick-witted and exceptionally intelligent, so how could they not see Daiyu's current demeanor?
Upon hearing this, Daiyu blushed, but since she could endure Gu Yu's teasing, she was not afraid of such banter. She was only shy for a moment before responding calmly.
"Brother Yu is always so unreliable. He doesn't even greet his sisters when they come. Shouldn't we help him out? It's fortunate that they are sisters who don't care about formalities. If it were an outsider, wouldn't he have offended them?"
When she mentioned the word "outsider," Daiyu drew out her words, staring at Baochai and the others with a half-smile, turning the tables on them.
Baochai and the others all felt like they were in the same boat, their hearts pounding with irritation. They couldn't help but laugh and joke, wanting to come up and tear Lin's mouth apart. Gu Yu immediately stepped forward with righteous indignation to calm everyone down, but behind their backs, she was secretly touching and pinching this one and that one, and in no time, they were all blushing and returning to their seats.
Looking at the beautiful women vying for attention in the room, Gu Yu was overjoyed. From now on, they would all be his precious darlings. Wouldn't he be living a life even more comfortable than an emperor?
As everyone was still chatting and laughing, Zijuan and Xiangling had just finished serving tea when they suddenly heard a commotion outside. They saw Xueyan run in, breathless. Gu Yu quickly caught her as she nearly fell, patted her back to catch her breath, and said helplessly:
"What's going on now? Be careful not to hurt your face, or I won't want to do it again."
A hint of shyness flashed across Xueyan's face, but then she remembered the important matter and hurriedly said anxiously:
"It's terrible! I heard that Master Bao has gone mad! Right now he's threatening to kill himself."
Upon hearing that Baoyu had run into trouble, Tanchun, who was closest to him, changed her expression. The other sisters also looked worried, since among so many brothers in the mansion, Baoyu was the one they were closest to.
Now that they knew the news, they felt obligated to visit him. Daiyu blinked and pulled Gu Yu along so he wouldn't be left behind.
Gu Yu was still a little confused, wondering what was going on, so she followed along to see what was happening. As soon as they arrived at Yihong Courtyard, they heard Grandmother Jia crying out in anguish for her beloved daughter.
When they went inside, they found that the Yihong Courtyard was already full of people, with a group of maids and servants standing by helplessly.
Seeing Jia Zheng standing to one side, Gu Yu went over to pay his respects and inquired about Bao Yu's condition, but unfortunately, he couldn't give a clear answer. As he stepped aside, he saw Xue Pan escorting Aunt Xue over. When Xue Pan saw Gu Yu there, his eyes lit up, and if the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, he probably would have greeted him with a smile.
Even so, Xue Pan still squeezed through to greet Gu Yu. Just as he was about to say a few more words, Jia Zhen and Jia Rong from the East Mansion rushed over to visit, making the entire Yi Hong Courtyard noisy. Madam Wang couldn't manage everything at once, so she quickly sent a maid to urge Wang Xifeng to come quickly.
Before the maid could even leave, another commotion erupted outside. Everyone looked out the door and saw Wang Xifeng, disheveled and carrying a knife, rushing into the garden in a frenzy. Zhou Rui's wife quickly led several strong women to stop her, preventing her from disturbing the masters in the courtyard.
Gu Yu, watching from the side, twitched at the corner of her mouth. She finally understood what was going on and couldn't help but secretly glance at Tan Chun, feeling quite speechless at her unreliable mother.
As the only spell mastered by an ordinary person besides the monk and the Taoist in the original work, Gu Yu was quite curious about this spell when he first arrived in the capital. However, after learning the so-called details, he could only describe it as useless.
Besides having an expert, you also need a complete set of materials, the recipient's birth date and time, and even items from their body that have shed hair, which must be placed in the place where they sit or lie down to affect them for several days.
Not only are the birth dates and times of wealthy and powerful people difficult to obtain, but they can also sneak into their bedrooms. Poisoning is out of the question; wouldn't it be much faster to just kill them with a knife? All this busywork is just hastening their death. If they had just realized what was happening and removed the mask, they would have been fine. They're really just wasting their time!
Moreover, the art of cursing, being a curse of gods and ghosts, has long since disappeared into the vortex of history. Nowadays, ninety-nine out of a hundred sorcerers are just using it as a gimmick to make a profit. It's a wonder that Aunt Zhao dared to listen and believe it.
Gu Yu was still thinking about Aunt Zhao's matter, but Xue Pan, who was standing to the side, panicked. When he saw Jia Zhen and the others come in, he hurriedly tried to cover his younger sister Baochai so that the men outside wouldn't see.
Xue Pan knew Jia Zhen and his ilk very well; they were the kind of people who would even pluck a female chicken. He couldn't let them covet his sister.
However, with so many younger sisters behind Gu Yu, Xue Pan almost forgot what he was supposed to do when he saw Xiangling and the other three. When he saw Daiyu standing there gracefully, he was so captivated by her beauty that he was instantly charmed. Fortunately, Aunt Xue's loud cry brought him back to his senses, and he dared not look again. He turned his back to block Baochai from view.
When Gu Yu came to her senses, she saw Xue Pan sweating profusely trying to cover for Baochai. She realized that it was for her sister's reputation, cursed under her breath, and led her sisters into the side room next door.
When Jia Zhen and the others noticed the commotion, they only saw a few pieces of sleeve slip inside, so they didn't pay much attention to it. After all, these were the young ladies of the Jia family, not on their menu.
Although the Rong and Ning mansions were originally one family, they had long since separated. Jia Zhen, Jia Rong, and Jia Yun could not easily meet with the three sisters, let alone Baochai and Daiyu.
Xue Pan saw his younger sister go in with Gu Yu, but didn't see Gu Yu come out again. His heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't care less about that fleeting glimpse anymore. Neither of them were people he could afford to offend, so he secretly started to plot against Baochai and Gu Yu.
"If it were Brother Yu and my sister... ouch~"
The thought of becoming Gu Yu's brother-in-law, and being able to save several thousand taels of silver a year just by eating and drinking at Yingkexuan, excited Xue Pan. He decided to go back and discuss Baochai's marriage with Aunt Xue, since she was of marriageable age.
Chapter Fifty-Three: Night Stroll Through the Sea of Flowers
The group hid in the side room. Only after Fengjie was carried back to her room did Li Wan remember the large group of her sisters-in-law and hurriedly came to find them.
Seeing that there were many people and too much noise around Baoyu, Gu Yu discussed with Li Wan:
"It's just getting in the way here anyway. Sister-in-law, why don't you take us to see Sister Feng? It's not a good idea that no one is looking after her right now."
Li Wan was about to lead them away when she heard that they were going to visit Wang Xifeng. She hesitated for a moment but still agreed. After all, only Ping'er and a few other maids were taking care of Wang Xifeng, and things were really in a mess.