Chapter 34: Catching the Cheater

Gu Qingchen sat down beside the table, poured two cups of tea, and handed one to Tang Chuyao.

Tang Chuyao looked at him, feeling a bit confused about life. Wasn’t this her own boudoir?

Why did it feel like he was in his own house?

“Miss Tang, please sit!” Gu Qingchen gestured for Tang Chuyao to take a seat.

Tang Chuyao didn’t say anything and simply sat down opposite him.

Gu Qingchen’s fingers were long and elegant as he took a sip from the teacup, his movements graceful and quite pleasing to the eye.

Tang Chuyao thought that marrying Gu Qingchen wouldn’t be bad; facing such a handsome man every day would surely lift her spirits!

“Are you preparing to leave the Duke of Yong’s residence?”

Tang Chuyao was taken aback; she hadn’t mentioned leaving the Duke of Yong’s residence to anyone, not even Dujian!

How did he know?

“Do you need my help?”

Tang Chuyao thought for a moment and replied, “Actually, there is something I need help with, Your Highness!”

…

“Ying’er, the medicine has arrived!” Aunt Mei walked in holding a box of ointment.

The recent events in the residence had left her looking haggard, with dark circles under her eyes becoming more pronounced.

The old lady was now paralyzed in bed, completely unaware of her lower body, unable to control her bodily functions.

Tang Youze had specifically instructed her to serve in Rongjin Hall and even required her to stay by the old lady’s bedside at night.

Aunt Mei felt that she had also picked up a foul odor.

As soon as she entered, Tang Chuying covered her nose and exclaimed, “Mother, what smell is that? It’s so foul!”

Aunt Mei lifted her arm and sniffed her clothes, frowning, “It’s all that dead old woman’s fault, she does everything in bed now!”

“Your father doesn’t know what got into him, insisting that I serve her closely!”

Tang Chuying didn’t want to waste more words with Aunt Mei and reached out, saying, “Give it to me!”

Aunt Mei handed the medicine box to Tang Chuying, then looked closely at Tang Chuying’s face, noticing that her skin not only had no more red spots but was also fairer than before.

Aunt Mei couldn’t help but reach out to touch her, but Tang Chuying dodged, saying, “Mother, your smell is too strong!”

Mei Xiao’e was a bit angry and pointed at Tang Chuying’s nose, scolding, “You ungrateful child! Are you starting to dislike your mother?”

Seeing that Mei Xiao’e was genuinely angry, and with her own skin improving, Tang Chuying quickly flattered her, “Mother, that’s not what I meant!”

“I just wanted to remind you that with such a strong smell, how can Father want to get close to you?”

Mei Xiao’e paused; how long had it been since Tang Youze had stayed in her courtyard?

It seemed like more than a month; indeed, it had been a while!

Recently, there had been too many matters in the residence, and she hadn’t had time to pay attention to Tang Youze, but he usually came to stay in her courtyard at least a couple of times each month. This time, he hadn’t come at all, which was quite strange!

Tang Youze had a very good reputation in the capital. After Chi Ran’s death, he had only one concubine, and not even a maid!

Everyone said Tang Youze was deeply devoted to Chi Ran, loyal and righteous!

The General’s residence was fortunate, and Chi Ran was fortunate to have found such a good husband!

But only Mei Xiao’e knew that Tang Youze was not truly a devoted person.

The affection was just a facade for the people of the General’s residence! A show for all the citizens of the capital!

If Tang Youze was truly sincere towards Chi Ran, how could he secretly keep her outside the residence?

Three days after Chi Ran’s death, it was only with Tang Chuying that Tang Youze brought her back to the residence!

To the outside world, it was said that she seduced Tang Youze and became pregnant with Tang Chuying. Tang Youze didn’t want to bring them into the residence, but it was the General’s residence that sent someone to persuade him, saying that Tang Youze’s child shouldn’t be left outside.

Thus, she brought Tang Chuying into the Duke of Wenyong’s residence, but she remained a concubine all these years. Although she managed the household’s supplies, she was still not the mistress of the Duke of Wenyong’s residence!

Tang Chuying was one year older than Tang Chuyao, but she appeared frail and was much shorter than Tang Chuyao, which led everyone to believe that Tang Chuyao was the elder sister!

“Mother?” Tang Chuying’s voice interrupted Aunt Mei’s thoughts.

“Mm, Ying’er is right! I should pay more attention,” Aunt Mei replied.

“Alright, the medicine has arrived! I’ll take my leave now!” After saying that, Mei Xiao’e left.

Tang Chuying looked at her own delicate face in the bronze mirror, feeling quite pleased.

Suddenly, there was a noise by the window, and then a person climbed in through the window.

Tang Chuying turned to the bedside and quickly got up to greet him, “Brother Huaifeng~”

When Gu Huaifeng entered, he was momentarily taken aback. Why did Tang Chuying’s room look so… shabby?

Before he could think it through, a soft body had already leaped into his arms, and he instinctively wrapped his arms around Tang Chuying’s slim waist and squeezed gently.

Looking at Tang Chuying’s fair and rosy face, he was momentarily dazed; today, Tang Chuying looked exceptionally beautiful!

“Ying’er, do you miss Brother Huaifeng?”

Tang Chuying smiled shyly, “What do you think, Brother Huaifeng?”

Gu Huaifeng smiled back, reaching out to pinch the soft flesh on her chest, “Let Brother Huaifeng see where you miss me?”

After saying that, the two embraced and fell onto the bed…

After the awkwardness from last time, Gu Huaifeng was withered, but for some reason, there was a faint fragrance in the room that made him unable to resist…

What Tang Chuying and Gu Huaifeng didn’t know was that a group of people was approaching…

Tang Chuyao, along with Dujian and a nearby woman, was chatting and laughing as they made their way to Ziying Pavilion.

As soon as they stepped into the courtyard, they saw the maids guarding the outside of the room.

Seeing them, the maids immediately blocked their way. Bixiang stepped forward and said, “Miss, our young lady is currently not available to see guests.”

After speaking, Bixiang cast a disdainful glance at Tang Chuyao. What was so special about this legitimate young lady?

Wasn’t her husband still taken away by the second young lady?

Tang Chuyao smiled lightly and didn’t argue with Bixiang , “This is Su Xiaowan, the manager of Xiudream Pavilion, who has come to take measurements for Ying’er’s clothes!”

Bixiang ‘s eyes lit up; Xiudream Pavilion was the place for high-status women in the entire capital to have custom-made outfits!

The embroidery skills of Xiudream Pavilion were comparable to those of the palace embroiderers, and the number of orders each year was uncountable!

Getting clothes made at Xiudream Pavilion required a long wait, and the manager rarely made public appearances!

Wearing clothes from Xiudream Pavilion was not just for looks; more importantly, it was about face!

Thinking of this, Bixiang hesitated for a moment, and it was at that moment of hesitation that a series of women’s moans came from inside the room, “Ah~~”

“Mm~~”

“Right there~~”

“Brother Huaifeng~~”

Then came a deep male voice, “Oh~~”

“Pleasant~~”

Tang Chuyao immediately pushed Bixiang aside, causing her to fall to the ground. Without time to get up, she shouted into the room, “Miss, the eldest young lady is here!”

“Crash!”