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

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"The fish are here... Gardenia, don't move... Hold on!"

"Uh~!"

Feeling the strange sensation on her fingers, Mengzhi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. She suppressed the urge to open her eyes and buried her face in Gu Yu's chest.

"Brother Yu~ Was that a fish biting me just now...? Huh~!"

Gu Yu suppressed a laugh and slowed down her movements even more, coaxing Meng Zhi not to move around. She slowly brought her bent fingers closer to the carp's mouth, then suddenly pushed them in and lifted them up, using the force to fling the little fish out of the water.

Before the carp could swing its tail a few more times in the air, Gu Yu reached out and firmly grabbed the fish. Then she nudged Meng Zhi, signaling her to open her eyes.

"He really caught a fish! Yu-gege is so amazing!"

Seeing the little fish thrashing about so close to her, Mengzhi smiled brightly and looked at Gu Yu with admiration. She quickly stood up and asked him to catch it so she could show it to her sisters.

On the deck, a few girls were still giggling and whispering around the pole. When Xiangling saw Gu Yu and the other girl walking up with a fish in their hands, she couldn't help but laugh and call out:

"Sir, how did you get this up here?"

Xi Chun turned her head and saw Gu Yu catching a lively little fish with his bare hands. She couldn't help but laugh and tease Tan Chun and Qing Wen, who were still staring at the fishing rod with a serious expression.

"You guys spent so much time on this and didn't make a sound at all, but Brother Yu already caught you!"

Gu Yu threw the fish into the bucket, and Xiang Ling came over to fetch water to rinse it for him. Meng Zhi looked at her fair and smooth fingers, then quickly leaned over and pointed at the fish in the bucket, proudly recounting what had just happened.

Gu Yu wiped the water off her face and smiled as she watched them chatter and marvel. Tan Chun, not to be outdone, urged them to continue studying how to fish, and also to fulfill their previous agreement.

Gu Yu glanced at Xiangyun, who was hiding in the corner, and smiled. Seeing that she had finally recovered, he continued to walk over unhurriedly to continue his plan.

"Why don't you come fishing with me, Sister Yun?"

Xiangyun shrank back, but with Gu Yu cornering her, where could she run? She could only nervously glance at the fishing group with their backs turned, then look up at Gu Yu with a pleading expression, who was looking down at her.

"My sisters are all still here..."

Gu Yu's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected that he could change this girl's mindset in just two days. Now she was mindful of the presence of outsiders instead of resisting his intimacy. How far was he from achieving his goal?

He pulled Xiangyun close and leaned her against the railing. Gu Yu leaned down behind her, bent down, and lightly blew a breath into her delicate earlobe, chuckling softly.

"Now that all the sisters are here, Sister Yun, you'd better be careful not to move around. I'll stay behind you and won't be noticed."

"Um~"

Before she finished speaking, Gu Yu pressed herself against Xiangyun's waist and wrapped her arms around her. If she were to extend her arms to match the occasion, it would be another iconic scene.

Xiangyun was startled by his boldness. If they hugged like that, any of the sisters could easily turn around and be discovered!

"No! Let go of me!"

"Then should I stick it inside?"

"... "

Taking advantage of her momentary daze and hesitation, Gu Yu raised his hand slightly, gently lifting her firm buttocks. The friction finally brought Xiangyun back to her senses. Helplessly blushing, she pressed down on his mischievous hand and whispered in a voice barely above a whisper:

"You, you... don't let the sisters see... do whatever you want!"

I'm going to give up!

Chapter 57 Conscience will only affect my performance

Gu Yu looked down at Xiang Yun's jade-like neck, which was stained with a bright red, and felt as if a feather had tickled his heart. He couldn't help but lower his head and rub against Xiang Yun's neck. The warm breath made Xiang Yun tremble. He turned his head away with a red face and quickly pushed him up.

"Don't…"

Looking up at the girls laughing and talking over the water, Gu Yu's long-dead conscience suddenly stirred. He obediently raised his head, pushed Xiangyun around, and the two of them faced each other on the railing.

"Now my sister won't have to worry about being discovered, right?"

Gu Yu smiled and lifted Xiangyun's chin, looking at her delicate eyebrows and eyes filled with a childlike shyness and fragility, which was very different from her usual cheerful and lively self. Gu Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of desire.

Looking at Xiangyun, who only reached his heart, Gu Yu stretched out a finger and tapped the girl's forehead, then traced it down her slightly high nose, across her luscious lips, and gently caressed her delicate chin.

Seeing the blush on Xiangyun's face become more and more obvious with his movements, Gu Yu mischievously sped up suddenly, pressing against her small breasts through the thin skirt, and pinching them to spread the flesh slightly.

"Uh~!"

Xiangyun, caught off guard by the attack, nearly cried out. She quickly covered her mouth as if to salvage the situation, but she didn't see Xichun behind her turn around and give Gu Yu a sly look before turning back without saying a word.

"Little sister, you'd better keep your voice down, or you'll be discovered..."

Gu Yu and Xi Chun exchanged a glance, then Gu Yu smiled mischievously and lowered his head to blow on Xiang Yun's watery eyes. Seeing the pleading look in Xiang Yun's eyes, Gu Yu relaxed his grip a little and gently circled the bud with his fingers.

Xiangyun straightened her body, waves of stimulation spreading from her nipples throughout her body, making her increasingly confused. Her face was burning hot, and she didn't dare turn around to see if her sisters had noticed. She could only hope that this hateful guy would take pity on her and not really embarrass her.

"Please...don't do this..."

Hearing her soft, pleading words, Gu Yu paused his actions. After all, his main goal now was to temper this girl's temper; he didn't want to ruin her. He needed to make her understand that only by begging for mercy could she gain benefits, allowing him to continue his conquest.

"Then—if you ask me to come over and keep you company tonight, I won't tease you right now, okay?"

Xiangyun looked up at the shameless fellow, both ashamed and angry, but unconsciously she felt a sense of relief, as if inviting a man to sleep with her was a good thing. After hesitating for a few moments, she blushed and whispered:

"You...you can come sleep here tonight...don't do this during the day..."

Gu Yu didn't like hearing that. He suddenly reached out and hugged her tightly, embracing her quietly without caring about anything else. This startled Xiang Yun, who tried to struggle free, but she couldn't break free.

“I want you at night and during the day. If my sister is not satisfied, then I’ll just carry you over and let them see. Then I’ll explain that my sister and I are already married in secret, and I’m sure they won’t spread the word.”

"No!"

Xiangyun was truly terrified of this villain. She hurriedly tried to raise her small hand to cover his mouth, but the low voice that was right next to her ear felt like thunder, making her face turn pale.

"Don't tell anyone...you, me...sob~whatever you want~!"

Seeing that Xiangyun was so frightened that she started to sob, Gu Yu let go and gestured to Xichun and Qingwen, who were watching the commotion, to turn around quickly. Then, with a touch of pity, she wiped the corners of Xiangyun's eyes.

"This was my sister's idea, and she must remember the lesson from last time. Look at you, your eyes are all red. Be careful not to let anyone see you later..."

Xiangyun was overwhelmed by his intermittent gentleness, feeling an unbearable tightness in her chest. She wanted to scream to release the strange feeling. When had she ever seen such a person? One moment he would greet her with a gentle and considerate smile, just like he did with his other sisters, and the next he would act like a demon, wantonly humiliating her chastity and reputation. It was simply incomprehensible!

Seeing the fluctuating redness and paleness on her face, Gu Yu reflected on herself and wondered if she had gone a little too far. In this era, bullying an innocent and pure girl like this... A faint sense of guilt suddenly rose in Gu Yu's heart, which then turned into fuel for a sense of conquest, and the fervor in her eyes intensified.

Gu Yu pinched Xiangyun's pretty face to stop her from overthinking, then walked over to Mengzhi and joined their conversation.

Tan Chun glanced discreetly at Xiang Yun, who was standing there, and looked at Gu Yu questioningly, which earned her a carefree pat on the head.

"Sister Yun is enjoying the breeze. How about we go fishing for a while, and have this for dinner?"

"Great! Let's eat the fish we caught ourselves today!"

Mengzhi chuckled, her face beaming with the joy of a bird released from its cage. She pulled Gu Yu to sit down by the fishing rod and even gave him a serious shoulder massage, taking over Xiangling's job.

Xi Chun glanced at Tan Chun, whose face was flushed, and then at Meng Zhi, who was all smiles. She felt something was off, so she quickly got up, moved a small stool, and sat down next to Gu Yu.

"Brother Yu~ Please teach us how to fish! We just let a fish get away even though it took the bait!"

Two little girls sat close to her, chatting and laughing. Gu Yu sat there happily, ready to show them her superb skills. Xiang Ling and Qing Wen, the proper maids, had a free moment, so they could only run off to grab another pole with "grievances" on their faces.

The group played on the boat for two full hours, catching fifteen fish of varying sizes, filling a large bucket. Midway through, Gu Yu noticed they were all sweating profusely and wanted them to go back to their cabin to rest, but none of them wanted to leave. They even took out umbrellas from inside to continue playing.

It was almost lunchtime, and Gu Yu, seeing that he had caught enough fish, put away his line and went up to the small rooftop. He was about to pick up a small hammer and strike the copper bell to call the women over to pull the tow rope when someone suddenly appeared on the shore.

Seeing someone coming to look for her, Gu Yu's heart skipped a beat. After they pulled the boat ashore, she gestured for her sisters to go to the car first, and waited a moment before asking:

"What happened?"

The old woman standing nearby hesitated for a moment, then, seeing Gu Yu frown and turn her head away, hurriedly explained:

"After the girls rested, they went out for a stroll again. A bug fell from a tree and landed right on Yingchun. The bug was very spicy, and it happened to land on her chest. When they got back, she was in so much pain she couldn't speak, and that's when she noticed the area was red and swollen..."

Gu Yu's expression changed, and she quickly asked:

"Has someone taken a look at it?"

The old woman looked somewhat uneasy and whispered:

"Those insects are common creatures in the village. The young master previously instructed that no one should be allowed to enter easily, so we used a folk remedy to treat the young lady, and she's no longer in pain..."

Chapter 58: A Strange Gameplay Mode is About to Be Unlocked

Seeing the veiled meaning in the old woman's words, Gu Yu waved his hand impatiently and said:

"If you have any other opinions, just say them. I won't blame you. Is there any lingering effect? ​​Then go and invite a female doctor to the estate as soon as possible. As long as the person is alright, that's fine."

Seeing that Gu Yu had mistakenly believed they were "treating human life as worthless," the old woman quickly explained:

"Young master, please rest assured, the insects aren't very poisonous. It's just that the girls' skin is too delicate; even a little bit will cause swelling. After applying the medicine, it will be completely gone in three to five days! However... however, this medicine is a folk remedy, and its effects are a bit strong, so it might..."

"What might happen?"

The old women were usually quite gossipy. Although they knew that these girls had a close relationship, they didn't know which girls their young master had taken a fancy to. Now that something had suddenly happened, they weren't sure what the young master would do with this girl.

"This medicine might not have much of an effect on us women, but Yingchun is a young virgin... she might experience some soreness and swelling, and someone will need to help her express some milk..."

"..."

Gu Yu was stunned for a moment, thinking he had misheard. He turned to look at the old woman waiting for his judgment, and the two stood in silence for a while before finally confirming that he had not misheard.

"What the hell is this medicine?! How can I produce milk if I'm not breastfeeding yet?!"

Gu Yu felt as if her brain had been run over by a dump truck. She could only utter a "Holy crap!" and was speechless. How could anyone concoct a medicine that would make a young girl produce milk?

Seeing that Gu Yu remained silent, the old woman, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, spoke up to explain:

"Although this prescription is old-fashioned, it is quite effective, but it won't do you any harm. It's safe and reliable. I wouldn't dare to add any other fast-acting ingredients, so I'm sorry to trouble you for a few days."

"...Okay, go back now. Feed this bucket of fish tonight, and cook them in the next few days."

"Eh."

"Wait, remember to pick out the carp inside and make soup, then send it to the second young lady's room later."

"Yes."

After giving the instructions, Gu Yu got into the car with a strange expression. Now that he knew there was nothing seriously wrong, he was no longer worried. However, Yingchun was about to start producing milk... A thought flashed through his mind, and Gu Yu himself shuddered. Why did he suddenly feel so abnormal?

But after thinking about the ways of playing the game he had witnessed before, Gu Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally chuckled and accepted his weakness with a clear conscience.

"I'm doing this for my second sister's health. It'll be really uncomfortable if she gets sore and swollen, hehe~"

Mengzhi and the others didn't ask what Gu Yu said down there. Seeing his smiling face, they knew it wasn't bad news, so they happily discussed their travel plans for the next two days.

After getting off the car and returning to the courtyard, everyone learned that Yingchun was injured. They whispered to each other but didn't mention going to visit her. Xiangyun breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Gu Yu didn't ask any questions and was very grateful for his keeping his promise.

"If I sacrifice myself, I can keep him in check..."

From initial despair and pain, to later hesitation and helplessness, and now to active dedication, Xiangyun herself did not realize the subtle changes in her mindset. However, as her thoughts flowed out, she felt much more relaxed, as if the air had cleared up.

Just as it was almost time to eat, Gu Yu noticed that the You sisters and Miaoyu were not in the hall, so she asked Baochai out of curiosity. Baochai smiled and said:

"We ate together yesterday, and I guess they didn't expect to come again today. Who else has such a lavish feast every day like Brother Yu? It's too extravagant."

"How can it be considered extravagant for sisters to eat together? Sister Bao doesn't know that it's alright for us to take what we need from the estate, but for wealthy families, the more luxurious their clothing, food, housing, and transportation, the more they contribute to the world. Burying things in the ground or only caring about buying land may seem like being thrifty, but it's actually harmful in every way!"

Daiyu covered her mouth and interrupted with a laugh:

"You've read so many books, and you think you can spout such nonsense from Guan Zhong's books? Baochai is so learned and knowledgeable, how could she be led astray by you, unless... she's willingly being fooled by you!"

"You little rascal!"

Baochai blushed and grabbed Daiyu's shoulder, trying to stop her. Daiyu, who had been so smug for only a few seconds, quickly begged for mercy with a coquettish smile. Gu Yu smiled and shook his head, taking the opportunity to get up and go find the three girls himself.

Sister You sat absentmindedly in the room, a faint blush on her face. She blushed a little when she thought about what Gu Yu had said today, but in the end, joy outweighed shyness.

The sisters were from a humble family, and it seemed incredibly lucky that Gu Yu had taken them in. Moreover, looking at the other girls in the Jia family, each one was a beauty, and the sisters had no advantage at all. Now that they were in the family, they had made no progress. How could they not feel uneasy?

Fortunately, Gu Yu's words today reassured her. She would persuade him to sleep with her sister in a few days. Based on their understanding of his personality, he would definitely not neglect his sisters.

Just as she was thinking about how to greet Gu Yu that evening, Sister You heard the door outside open. Thinking that the servants had brought in food, she stood up and went out to avoid giving them the impression that she was being arrogant. Unexpectedly, she bumped into someone right in front of her.

"Ah—Grandpa? What brings you here? Weren't you still not here yet…?"

A blush rose on Sister You's face. She glanced at the sun that hadn't yet set outside the window, pursed her lips, and then went around to close the door.

Gu Yu smiled as she watched her walk over and close the door. Then, she shyly looked up at herself and was about to walk to the bedside when Gu Yu finally couldn't help but laugh out loud and hugged her tightly.

"Why are you in such a hurry if I'm not? Yingchun got injured today, and I wanted to go see her, so I won't be coming over tonight. Maybe next time."

A hint of disappointment flashed across You Erjie's shy face, but she nestled close to Gu Yu so no one could see it. After a pause, she forced a smile and said gently:

"If you have something to attend to, please go ahead and do it. There's no need for such formalities. Just let me know whenever you want something..."

Gu Yu looked straight into her eyes. There was still some disappointment in her soft, watery eyes. He noticed it keenly and couldn't help but raise his hand to touch her delicate cheek.