Chapter 342
Old General Gu stood behind Nangong Mo.
He wanted to speak a good word for his granddaughter.
But Nangong Mo had already stepped into the hall.
His aura was very cold.
As soon as he entered, those around him held their breath.
Lu Zhu was very worried about her young lady.
Gu Yefeng was also thinking about how to speak a good word for his sister.
After all, no man could accept his woman becoming another man's woman.
Although his sister and Nan Rongqi had no discovered relationship.
But the title of Imperial Noble Consort had indeed existed.
With the Ninth Prince's return, he would surely be displeased with such a matter.
What to do?
Should he kneel down and beg for mercy?
Gu Yefeng was contemplating.
However, everyone noticed that Nangong Mo had gone directly to Bilian and was looking down at her.
His clear, cold eyes were filled with murderous intent.
"Gu Yefeng!"
The sudden shout.
Startled, Gu Yefeng, who was about to kneel, froze and immediately knelt on one knee, cupping his fist.
"This humble servant is here!"
"This lowly maid has slandered this prince's beloved wife. She deserves to die. Take her out and interrogate her thoroughly, find out who is behind this, and capture them all. If no one is behind it, then pull out this lowly maid's tongue and beat her to death with sticks!"
A gentle breeze blew.
Even the cool breeze that blew in seemed to carry the icy aura emanating from Nangong Mo.
The temperature in the room dropped suddenly.
Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
Such silence lasted for half a moment.
Then, Nangong Mo walked to Gu Qianyin's side and took her hand.
Gu Qianyin's hand was slightly cool.
His large palm enveloped her delicate hands.
He was warming her hands.
"My wife, this prince will not let anyone harm you, not even a single slander!"
He was making his stance clear.
In his heart, he had always believed her.
How could his deep affection for her be shaken by the words of outsiders!
If he were to believe others and doubt his wife because of it.
Such affection would be too cheap.
Bilian cried miserably after realizing what was happening.
She wanted to beg for mercy but was gagged, leaving her helpless.
After the guards dragged her away, Bilian soon confessed.
In a dilapidated courtyard in the outer residence of the Gu family's estate.
There was a middle-aged man lying on a bed, his body covered in wounds, and each wound had been treated crudely and roughly.
Visible to the naked eye, each wound had residual embroidery thread ends, and those threads were stained with blood, which had long since dried.
The man's clothes were tattered, his hair disheveled, and he was in a sorry state.
His broken leg had white maggots crawling in the pant leg.
The man exuded a foul, nauseating odor.
The man was drowsy, having fainted many times from hunger, but he still stubbornly clung to life.
Just as the man weakly woke up again.
"Slap!"
Before he could open his eyes, he received a slap.
"You worthless piece of trash, I have business to attend to later, you'd better behave yourself, or I'll strangle you to death!"
The voice beside him was one the man knew very well.
He opened his eyes and glared at the person in front of him with his sunken, disfigured eyes.
Han Shi!
This shameless slut! She was going to find another man again!
Damn it! Damn that slut!
"Slap!"
Another slap was delivered.
Han Shi smiled sinisterly, "Gu Kun, do you think you are still the master of the Gu family? Hmph! Don't dream in broad daylight. Ever since the old master expelled you from the Gu family, you are no longer a member of the Gu family. You are now just a useless old man."
"Slap, slap!"
Several slaps in succession.
Only when Han Shi was tired did she stop.
"Gu Kun, do you know why I've kept you until now?"
Han Shi picked up the food that had been left out for several days without being eaten: "You useless waste, if you really die, we won't even have a place to shelter from the rain. So... you cannot die, you must live well for me."
She then poured a bowl of stale rice onto Gu Kun's face.
The spoiled, foul-smelling white rice smeared all over Gu Kun's face.
After being tormented for many days, he didn't care that the rice was stale.
Opening his mouth, which had half its tongue cut off, he devoured it greedily.
"Little lady, are you home?"
"You're not going out today, are you?"
"No, no, Madam Han told me she's not busy today and can serve the three of us brothers."
"Hehehe, that's good, that's good. By the way, have you brought enough money?"
"Brought it, brought it. How can we have fun without money?"
"Hahaha."
Three men's lewd laughter came from outside the door.
As the three spoke, they were about to enter the house.
At this moment, Han Shi had already made some preparations.
"I am here."
The messy room was quickly tidied up, and Gu Kun, who was lying on the bed and unable to move, was grabbed by his hair and moved under the bed, stuffed inside.
The bed was then tidied.
Han Shi adjusted her makeup.
Three men entered the room, and one of them closed the door.
They were three men, of varying builds, all with bulging bellies.
Each of them had greasy hair and looked nothing like ordinary villagers.
"Oh, Madam Han is indeed home? That's great, quickly, quickly, let brother give you a kiss and a hug."
The moment the three men saw Han Shi, they could no longer contain themselves.
Han Shi seemed accustomed to such scenes.
"Look how eager the three elder brothers are. I haven't even prepared yet. Moreover, this little lady is short of money and a bit unhappy, I fear I won't be able to serve you well..."
Before Han Shi could finish speaking.
The three men who had surrounded her promptly handed over the money they had brought to Han Shi.
Not a single copper coin was left on any of them.
With the money, Han Shi's words became more tender.
"Three elder brothers, how about this little lady dances for you?"
Han Shi twisted her slender waist. Her skin, not having been cared for for many days, was a bit rough, but it did not detract from her pretty appearance.
Since the new emperor ascended the throne, the Han family had been exiled on the charge of supporting a tyrant and harming the common people.
After being expelled from the Gu family, she and Gu Kun had become like rats crossing the street.
Living in this dilapidated house for many days, securing three meals a day had become her concern.
Recently, she had also become addicted to smoking opium.
She was in dire need of money lately.
Han Shi's clothes fell off one by one.
Causing the eyes of the three large men to gleam with lust.
"Madam Han, your small body dances so beautifully."
"Oh, beautiful Madam Han, come here to brother, come quickly..."
"Ah, ah, your Brother Niu can't wait anymore..."
Not long after.
The three men, like "jackals, wolves, leopards, and tigers," pounced on Han Shi.
Lewd words continued to be uttered.
"Bang!"
The door of the room was kicked open from the outside.
Gu Qianyin, Nangong Mo, and Gu Yefeng entered.
The people inside, who were enjoying themselves, were startled.
They looked outside, their faces filled with shock.
Seeing the clothes scattered on the floor, and the three naked men.
Nangong Mo, with a cold expression, hugged Gu Qianyin and raised his hand to cover her eyes.
Beside them, Gu Yefeng had changed out of his wedding robe and was now wearing purple.
He glanced at his younger sister, protected by the Ninth Prince, and felt greatly relieved.
He turned his gaze, his face dark, and stepped forward, drawing his sword. With a swift move.
"Thwack!"
The three men fell to the ground instantly.
"Ah..."
Han Shi cried out in alarm.
Blood splattered on her face. She grabbed the clothes on the ground and hid in the corner.
The three corpses lying on the ground had their lower bodies covered.
Nangong Mo then lowered his hand.
Gu Qianyin saw the scene before her clearly.
Han Shi, hiding in the corner, also recognized who had come.
"Qianying... Qianying... Save me... Please save me..."
Han Shi feigned weakness, knelt, and ran to Gu Qianyin, begging her to save her.
"Heh!"
Gu Qianyin sneered.