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

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Gu Yu watched Daiyu leave his embrace, confused and not quite understanding what was happening. Just as he was about to ask, he saw the girl's beautiful eyes, which were almost brimming with tears, and her blushing face. How could he not understand? He quickly and happily lifted the hem of his dress.

"Hi~!"

In the slightly chilly air, Gu Yu released his dragon. Daiyu twisted her head and reached out a trembling hand to gently stroke it. When the slightly cool little hand touched him, Gu Yu only had time to take a breath before he felt his huge head being wrapped and licked by a warm, familiar tongue.

"...My younger sister is growing up so much."

The young girl, adorned with pearls and jade, swallowed with a rhythmic tinkling sound.

Gu Yu gently stroked Daiyu's hair with his large hand. Although the weather was a bit cold, his whole body was burning hot at the moment.

From his perspective, the girl's occasional shy and delighted glances upwards resembled those of a cat—both adorable and playful, always giving him a mischievous urge.

For example, suddenly pressing down hard with your hand...

Unfortunately, this was the person he cherished most, and he couldn't bear to use too much force.

Feeling the smooth tongue circling and brushing against the sensitive head, Gu Yu narrowed his eyes, but couldn't help but twitch his buttocks and push upwards almost imperceptibly.

"Mmm..."

Daiyu, who was serving him attentively, immediately noticed his little action. Her small, cherry-red mouth was already at its limit, and she almost vomited subconsciously when he nudged her. After realizing what was happening, she quickly made two dissatisfied "mmm" sounds, but she still couldn't bear to let go.

Perhaps it was because she had been holding back for too long, but this time, after only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Gu Yu couldn't help but press down on Daiyu's head. The intense heat caused the girl to let out a faint sob, which only subsided after a long time.

With a relaxed sigh of relief, Gu Yu was raising his eyebrows, waiting for the girl's dissatisfaction and coquettish complaints. Unexpectedly, Daiyu blushed and slowly and carefully sucked him clean, making him restless again.

"What's wrong with you today? You're almost unrecognizable to me."

In no time, Gu Yu regained his composure, while Daiyu, this time propping her head up, was much more composed. She spat out the dragon from her mouth, her tongue swirling gently around it. Hearing Gu Yu's question, she softly hummed:

"...What's this? Baochai's love is truly to the core; I can't even compare to her..."

"How do you say this?"

Gu Yu smelled a hint of jealousy and was very curious, but unexpectedly Daiyu buried her head and hesitated, using this high-sounding excuse to keep quiet.

Taking advantage of the girl's weakness in speaking, he deliberately misbehaved twice. Finally, Daiyu bit the large head in frustration, spat it out again, and gently rubbed it with her icy-cold little hands. She was urged to give her reason.

"What did you think of Sister Baoqin at the banquet today? Sister Baoqin was upset by her aunt, and she was actually thinking...thinking..."

With a flushed face, she told the truth. Daiyu felt the heat in her hand and her hand throbbed as if she were quite excited. She couldn't help but pout and pinch it, which caused the throbbing to become even more intense.

"You wicked person, I knew you were up to no good!"

Gu Yu felt very wronged. A beautiful woman was offering herself to another beautiful woman, and the two were even sisters! What young man could withstand such a test?

However, Daiyu knew that what she said made no sense, and Gu Yu knew it too. Daiyu also knew that Gu Yu knew that she knew, so she didn't have any particular thoughts about it.

Or perhaps Daiyu brought it up deliberately, both to acknowledge Baochai and the others' contributions and to make herself feel a little lighter at the moment…

"...And that Miss Xing, I think Brother Yu admires her quite a bit too. Why not use the same approach you had when you won over Xiangyun and the others...then everything will be as you wish...hmm~ just like that..."

Under the suggestive stimulation of her words, Daiyu finally didn't have to work so hard anymore. With her eyebrows arched, she tried her best to swallow all the gains, and then, satisfied, she climbed back up onto Gu Yu's lap and leaned against him.

Drinking a warm beverage on this chilly winter day, Daiyu's beautiful face showed a look of satisfaction, and she couldn't help but yawn.

After all, I was really exhausted just now.

Gu Yu chuckled and tapped her nose, then carried her to bed to rest for a while. But as soon as she was put down, she was discarded like a used tool.

"I want to sleep for a while, don't bother me."

She quickly rolled inside, burying herself in the covers to avoid looking at him, pretending to be going to sleep. Then, seemingly unintentionally, she pouted and said:

"After all, you have so many sisters to please, how could I dare to hoard them? Humph~"

Gu Yu had no intention of continuing her antics. She did indeed want to go see her sisters, but hearing Gu Yu's insincere words, she felt both touched and amused. Those who knew her would understand her true feelings, while those who didn't would probably think she was just being jealous.

He forcefully leaned over, turned Zhen's head, and kissed her. Gu Yu took off her shoes, tucked them into the blanket, and then gently smoothed them down before stroking her hair and saying tenderly:

"You're so cunning, yet you refuse to speak your mind. Aren't you afraid I'll misunderstand you?"

Daiyu blushed and chuckled. If he couldn't understand her feelings, then he wouldn't be her Yu-gege!

After cuddling for a while, Gu Yu patted her head and was about to leave when a small hand tugged at her sleeve. She quickly turned back and asked:

"what happened?"

Daiyu remained silent, utterly ashamed, yet she wouldn't let go, secretly glancing at her sleeve, refusing to speak.

"..."

Gu Yu was stunned for a moment. After thinking for a long time, she finally understood what was going on. She quickly suppressed her laughter, stood up, took off her outer garment, put it on the bed, and walked out.

"Qingwen—bring me a new dress."

"Hey."

……

In the room, a pair of small hands suddenly pulled the clothes by the bedside into the quilt, and a moment later they came out again. The girl buried her head in them, her face full of satisfied blush.

Although I was extremely ashamed just now, the comforting scent made everything else seem insignificant...

Chapter Twenty-Four: Putting the Facts Aside

After stamping the seals of the maids who were eagerly watching him, Gu Yu left with a grin. However, as he visited the courtyards of his sisters, his grin quickly turned into a bitter smile.

Although the courtyard of the three springs was filled with the Jia family's own servants, Yingchun and the others dared not make too much noise when they moved around, and could only secretly hug each other a couple of times.

Even so, after comforting Xichun, who had cried herself into a deep sleep, Gu Yu walked out of the courtyard and touched her shoulders, which were almost soaked with sweat. She couldn't help but regret not bringing an extra set of clothes to change into.

Following his route, there are even more formidable characters like Miaoyu and Baochai waiting for him. One is a resentful girl who was "abandoned" right after being deflowered, and the other is a beautiful woman who was so angered by her mother that she was willing to offer herself to her cousin. There is also a passionate and daring rouge horse.

"Ugh…"

With a bittersweet sigh, Gu Yu rubbed her stiff lips and ran tearfully toward the next execution ground.

You picked the idol!

When Gu Yu arrived at Longcui Nunnery, she immediately saw the little maid she had met before sitting on the veranda, lost in thought. The little maid noticed someone loitering at the door out of the corner of her eye, looked up, and saw Gu Yu smiling at her. His bright white teeth made her dizzy, and she quickly blushed and came over.

"You are... the young master Yu who came last time?"

For some reason, Gu Yu hesitated and didn't dare to go directly to Miao Yu. After all, what she had done before was indeed not very decent. She decided to ask the maid first.

"I'm just wandering around aimlessly—what's your daughter doing?"

"The young lady is reciting Buddhist scriptures. Young Master Yu, is there anything else you need my help with?"

The little maid tilted her head and sold Miaoyu out without hesitation, then couldn't help but boast:

"Last time I stayed up all night tending the stove, I was so sleepy..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yu perked up, smiled and thanked her, then subtly tempted her:

"So, do you like it this way? You won't have to burn scriptures anymore, how about it? I'll go and persuade your daughter."

"this…"

The little girl blinked, a look of interest on her face, but after hesitating for a moment, she shook her head and said:

"If the young lady needs me, and I don't do it, am I supposed to let those lazy old women do it? They don't have the young lady's loyalty at all..."

"Then I'll go and persuade your daughter to completely leave the monastic life, okay? You go wait outside first, I'll talk to her."

A handsome face so captivated the young girl that she stumbled and staggered. Gu Yu smiled smugly and strolled into the room, where he indeed heard faint chanting coming from inside.

"...Thus have I heard. At one time the Buddha was in the Talisman Heaven, preaching the Dharma to his mother. At that time, in countless worlds throughout the ten directions..."

After hearing the sounds coming from inside, Gu Yu felt a surge of emotion and stopped tiptoeing, greeting people as she entered.

"Sister Miaoyu..."

After not seeing her for several months, the beautiful young girl had become much thinner. Hearing a familiar voice coming from the doorway, the girl, who was kneeling on the prayer mat, swayed slightly. She forced herself to turn her head back halfway and continued reciting the scriptures.

Compared to before, her calm voice now carried a hint of sobbing, with all her grievances hidden inside. It broke Gu Yu's heart, and she couldn't help but run over and hug her tightly.

"Sister Miaoyu, I'm back..."

Turning her head, Gu Yu saw that Miao Yu's almond-shaped eyes were red and swollen, and tears were streaming down her face. Gu Yu quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe them away, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"...Let me go! Men and women shouldn't touch each other. What kind of behavior is this?"

After some time, Miaoyu sniffed, her temper flaring up. She pushed Gu Yu, who was hugging her, and deliberately tried to put him down with her words.

Hearing her speak, Gu Yu breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she wasn't afraid of her getting angry, but rather of her falling silent. She always knew how to defeat her with her rich experience.

"How is it improper for me to hug my wife? I will not only hug her, I will also kiss her."

As he spoke, Gu Yu suddenly leaned in and kissed Miao Yu's cheek. Seeing that she was about to speak, he quickly took the initiative as he had planned.

"My sister is really going too far!"

"??"

Miaoyu was about to throw a tantrum because she couldn't hold back her grievances, but before she could even speak, she was scolded. Her mind went blank for a moment, and the words stuck in her throat. She could only subconsciously ask:

"What happened to me?"

Gu Yu gestured towards the prayer mat with her lip and said:

"What did you promise me before? And what was my sister doing when I came in just now?"

"I…"

Miaoyu felt that something was not quite right. She was clearly concerned about him and was reciting the Sutra of Original Vows to pray for his safety and well-being. Moreover, shouldn't she be talking about how he left without saying goodbye and was gone for several months?

But thinking back on what he said, it seemed like I was also wrong?

Seeing that the beauty was still dazed and hadn't reacted, Gu Yu suppressed a laugh and leaned in to kiss her again:

"Putting aside my leaving the capital, isn't this a breach of promise you made to me, sister?"

Putting that aside...

Miaoyu was taken aback. Did she really have to apologize? After all, she had promised not to sit and chant sutras for so long.

"me…"

Looking at the girl's furrowed brows, bewildered yet biting her lip in a wronged manner, Gu Yu almost burst out laughing. Since they had already disregarded the facts, wouldn't he be in an invincible position?

"Ahem, after all, my sister meant well and was doing it for me. I understand that, so I won't punish you this time..."

To quickly settle the matter, Gu Yu shamelessly leaned over and said some sweet words, finally coaxing Miao Yu away. After a little crying, she was done with it.

"I heard from Lin Daiyu that you haven't been going out much these days?"

Holding Miaoyu's soft, delicate body, Gu Yu stroked her hair and gently coaxed her:

“You all know each other well, so what’s there to be embarrassed about? Wouldn’t it be lonely for you to be alone in this Longcui Nunnery?”

Miaoyu snuggled against him, but shook her head and refused.

She is still a nun, after all, and with so many people coming and going in the Grand View Garden, how could she easily expose herself and let others gossip about her?

Gu Yu understood her concerns, and kissed her earlobe again, smiling:

"In that case, why don't you go back to secular life tomorrow to prove your identity and then live in a mansion outside? You won't have to be afraid then."

"No... If we go outside, I'll hardly see you again..."

Miaoyu raised her head, blushed, and mustered up her courage to kiss Gu Yu's lips. Then, like an ostrich, she quickly buried her face in Gu Yu's neck, making a muffled sound.

"Although it's a bit more troublesome now, as long as you think of me and can come to see me anytime, I'm content."

Gu Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, hugging him even tighter.

"Where did you learn all these things? Really..."

Miaoyu didn't hear his mutterings clearly. Just as she was wondering what was going on, her chin was lifted up, and her small mouth was directly invaded.

Like rain after a long drought, within seconds, Miaoyu was completely captivated by Gu Yu's advances, wholeheartedly savoring the kiss.

"No~"

Chapter Twenty-Five: Willing to Sacrifice One's Innocence

After stepping out of the gate of Longcui Nunnery, Gu Yu looked at the sky and saw that the sun was already starting to set. She then hurried toward Hengwu Garden.

In Hengwu Garden, Xiangyun was killing time in Baochai's room. There was a small stove in front of her desk, but because the weather was fine, there was no fire inside.

The two sat facing each other, each holding a book, but their attention was clearly not on them.