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

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"Since you've said that, little sister, you were hugged, kissed, and embraced all day. Haven't you already lost all your reputation? You're destined to marry him for the rest of your life!"

"!!"

Xiangyun was completely stunned. After a moment, her face turned as if bleeding, and she fainted with a soft moan. Baochai caught her and quickly called Ying'er, who was lingering in the distance, to come and help her, with a strange smile on her face.

"Having Xiangyun captured this time will surely make things much easier in the future..."

……

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Act of Virtue

In the Pear Blossom Spring Rain Courtyard, after seeing off the group of sisters, Gu Yu stood in the study, holding a letter that had just been delivered and reading it carefully. After reading the contents of the letter, a hint of doubt and coldness appeared in her eyes.

"Ever since the Sixth Prince started coming and going frequently last year... could it be that the Sixth Prince is the one standing behind Yun Le?"

Although he is not yet ready to take up an official post, he is planning ahead and, through casual conversations with Mengzhi, has gained some understanding of the Daqian royal family.

The current Empress Zhou and the Emperor have three sons and one daughter: the eldest prince Jiang Ping, the second prince Jiang He, the eighth prince Jiang Zhi, and the youngest, who is also the first legitimate princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, Jiang Mengzhi.

The sixth prince, Jiang Zhuo, was born to a concubine. His mother died when he was only six or seven years old, so he was somewhat withdrawn, and Mengzhi didn't know much about him.

As for the remaining fourth prince Jiang Hui and seventh prince Jiang Le, they were both born to the Consort. The two princes in between died young, and no new princes have been born in recent years.

Gu Yu still couldn't understand what the Sixth Prince meant by this. Could it be that he wanted to win him over with a used, worn-out shoe? But he wouldn't even let him have a bite of meat. How could someone so stingy become a great man?

"Sigh, all they do all day is scheme against each other, can't they just take a break..."

His time is very precious right now! He hasn't even finished collecting this batch of hairpins yet, and the next batch will be arriving soon. How can he have time to get involved in all this fuss with you, the Seventh Prince and the Eighth Princess?

Thinking of this, Gu Yu shook his head, lit a fire to burn the letter to ashes, and then wrote a reply to Gu Yong, telling him to give up. However, he made up his mind not to go out again for the next two years.

...except for two days later.

The next morning, Baochai went to Xiangyun's room, dismissed Cuilu with a few words, and quietly closed the door. Then she went to the bedside, looked at Xiangyun curled up in a ball with her back to her, and couldn't help but laugh:

"What's wrong, Sister Yun?"

Seeing that the figure on the bed was motionless, Baochai was not in a hurry. She sat down gracefully and elegantly to the side, took out a small wooden plaque and gently stroked it, her eyes shining brightly.

After a while, Xiangyun finally couldn't stand it anymore and sat up. She hadn't expected that her usually generous and poised sister Baochai could have such a shameless side; even though she was covered by the blanket and trying not to look at her, Baochai was still sitting there and wouldn't leave.

The heat was too much for her to bear; her face was flushed and sweaty. Before she could speak, Baochai quickly and carefully put the wooden plaque into her bosom, took out a handkerchief and handed it to Xiangyun to wipe her sweat. Her almond-shaped eyes smiled and teased her:

"Sister Yun is finally awake. I took the day off to come and talk to you, so please don't ignore me on purpose."

Xiangyun held her breath, stubbornly refusing to look at her:

"Since you have such thoughts, Sister Bao, why don't you go and play with Sister Lin and the others more? I can't do that. I'm going to cut some new patterns today. Please feel free to do so, Sister Bao."

Before she knew it, Xiangyun almost blurted out something insulting to her sisters, but thankfully she managed to stop herself and instead started to shoo them away. Baochai pursed her lips, a hint of annoyance in her eyes. She naturally understood the unspoken meaning in Xiangyun's words; she hadn't expected this girl to think of them that way—how despicable!

Once you're in trouble, let's see if you still have the same attitude!

With this in mind, Baochai stopped trying to deal with her and figured she wouldn't let it slip. It was time to urge Gu Yu to make her move!

Hearing the door close again, Xiangyun breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the bed. She rolled around a few times, groaning softly, her face filled with a complex expression.

She barely slept a wink after returning home yesterday; her mind was a jumbled mess, filled with the shocking news about Baochai. Now all the sisters are with that young master Yu… could it really be that the sisters will never be separated again?

Xiangyun felt a little envious when she thought about this. A few years ago, the sisters were carefree and free, and naturally they all wished to stay together happily for a lifetime.

But now that they've all grown up, marriage is a major event that's suddenly upon them. They also know that their original wishes were just the dreams of children. After they get married, it's hard to say whether they'll ever see each other again.

Just as she was feeling a little sad because of the worries of growing up, she was completely bewildered after returning to the Grand View Garden for only two days. Her mind was filled with the image of Gu Yu, his handsome and slender figure, and his many talents.

She can spend lavishly on her sisters and also patiently coax Xichun into telling her stories. She doesn't consider herself any smarter than Sister Lin or Sister Bao, but now that both of them are in love with her, it shows that she is not a hypocritical playboy.

Thinking of this, Xiangyun felt as if she had returned to that warm and comforting embrace. She hugged the quilt for a long time before she came to her senses and hurriedly pushed the hand away.

She is not a promiscuous woman who disregards her reputation!

Baochai arrived halfway through Gu Yu's study session. Gu Yu looked up and saw that Baochai looked somewhat unhappy, so she subtly sped up the process for the day.

After Daiyu moved her slightly sore wrists, and seeing that Baochai wasn't as useful as she was today, a victorious smile appeared on her face. She stood up and invited her sisters to take a rest.

Gu Yu lagged behind slowly, deliberately slowing down her pace with Baochai. Then, Gu Yu turned her questioning gaze toward them, her words full of concern.

"What's wrong, Sister Bao? You're late today, did something happen?"

Baochai glanced at the group of sisters laughing and joking in front of her, her face unusually showing a hint of coquetry, and her soft voice rose a notch.

"Brother Yu, you'd better do me a good favor."

Gu Yu glared at her, then leaned over and quickly gave Baochai a playful poke on the cheek, saying:

"Sister Bao's words are so distant, could it be that she has some kind of problem with me again?"

Baochai blushed and hurriedly shook her head in denial. The jade hairpin on her head fluttered back and forth, and the butterflies on it seemed to come alive, lifelike.

"Where would I be? I just want you to visit me more often..."

"Sister Bao, you miss me? Hehe, okay, okay~ I promise you, I'll have Ying'er keep watch, and I promise no one will find out."

Gu Yu chuckled and grabbed Baochai's hand to chase after her, but unexpectedly Baochai pulled him back instead.

"Brother Yu, you've misunderstood. What I meant was..."

Baochai's bright eyes darted around, afraid of being secretly watched, then she leaned close to Gu Yu's ear and whispered:

"You already held Yun-mei yesterday, so why not go over a few more times these next few days... and hopefully make it a done deal!"

Gu Yu stared wide-eyed at Baochai, feeling a strange mix of disbelief and confusion. Was this the same Baochai who was so clever and perceptive? She was so considerate and thoughtful, already worrying about finding him a wife even before they were officially married.

...But he loved it so much!

"Ahem... well... I'll try my best. But, Sister Bao still complains that I don't spend enough time with you. In that case, Sister Bao, please don't rush off after dinner..."

With a flirtatious wink, Gu Yu turned and followed her sisters without waiting for Baochai's reply.

He naturally wanted Xiangyun, but he wouldn't let Baochai go either. He hadn't been close to this beauty much these days, and now that he had the idea, the passion in his heart was uncontrollable.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Exposure of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

After lunch, Xiangyun went back to her room to take a nap as usual, but for some reason, the ice heater in the room always made her feel uncomfortable. It was no longer stuffy and hot, but dry and cold.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Xiangyun jumped up, feeling increasingly stifled, and decided to go for a walk outside the courtyard.

"Why did I feel so good yesterday..."

The stove hasn't changed, and the ice is even taken from the same cellar. How come it feels so different after only one day? It's like I've tasted the finest delicacies and now I can't appreciate small fish and shrimp anymore. What went wrong?

Lost in thought, Xiangyun wandered aimlessly. After what seemed like an eternity, a refreshing coolness blew towards her. A sudden realization struck her – it felt like a very comfortable chest…?

Xiangyun suddenly came to her senses, her face flushed red, and she hurriedly shook her head, as if trying to shake the image that had just flashed through her mind.

She, Shi Xiangyun, is by no means a lovesick fool, nor is she a frivolous woman who disregards a woman's reputation!

When Xiangyun finally stopped moving, feeling dizzy, she realized that she had somehow wandered back to the rockery. Just as she was about to turn back, a cool breeze blew in her face, making her squint in enjoyment.

"How about... we rest here for a while before going back?"

The surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional distant chirping of unknown birds. Xiangyun hesitated for a moment, then stepped into the rockery and easily found herself at the stone bench she had seen before.

Looking at the familiar stone chair, Xiangyun seemed to see again the aloof and proud fairy Sister Lin, as beautiful as Chang'e, kneeling blushing at the feet of that villain, obediently kissing something. She couldn't help but tremble, feeling something strange about herself, so she comforted herself and walked back.

"My older sister might be heading back soon, so I'd better stay put to avoid any awkwardness..."

Arriving at the familiar flowerbed, now in May, the vegetation was even more lush. Xiangyun felt more secluded lying there. After a while, she couldn't help but raise her head to look at the stone bench. Seeing that there was no movement around her, she finally relaxed and lay back down.

"He's just being paranoid..."

In the tranquil environment, Xiangyun enjoyed the gifts of nature. The fatigue from not sleeping well last night suddenly surged up. Just as she was yawning, Xiangyun suddenly heard a human voice.

At first, she hadn't realized what was happening, but the voices grew closer and clearer. Xiangyun rubbed her eyes, then suddenly froze, her body stiffening. Why did it sound like Sister Bao was speaking?

? ……

"Brother Yu, why don't we go back inside... into the room, not... not outside..."

Baochai blushed and tried to ask to change the venue. She could not forget the embarrassing situation when she was almost discovered by the maids when Gu Yu took liberties with her. However, Gu Yu was determined to have some excitement and would not let her run away at the last minute.

"Dear sister, I'll only be affectionate with you outside right now, but I can't guarantee what will happen if we go back and get into bed... Do you still want to go back?"

"..."

Baochai immediately shut her mouth, her face flushed with embarrassment. She knew, however, that this area was quiet and deserted, and that maids wouldn't be passing by like before. But…

"What if someone comes later?"

Baochai cautiously looked around, afraid that she might see a familiar figure hiding somewhere and peeping. Gu Yu laughed and, when he found a spot, pulled her to sit down and held her tightly in his arms.

"Don't worry, Sister Bao, my ears are very sharp. I can hear someone coming from forty paces away, so I definitely won't let anyone see. Don't worry~"

"But um~"

Baochai wanted to mention that Daiyu had been secretly seen by Xiangyun, but the next second Gu Yu impatiently kissed her. Baochai's words turned into a hum, and her two jade hands subconsciously wrapped around his shoulders, gradually softening in his arms.

Xiangyun stared wide-eyed, completely forgetting to breathe, her eyes glued to the two intertwined figures not far away. Watching the beautiful and elegant Baochai blush and stick out her little tongue as Gu Yu sucked on it, Xiangyun felt as if she could faintly hear the smacking sounds of their lips and teeth entwining, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

She didn't know what had possessed her. She didn't want to look, but her body was completely still, and her eyes were wide open, as if she could see Baochai's mischievous hairs joining in the verbal battle between the two.

As the two parted with a reluctant "Mmm," all three gasped. Before Xiangyun could even calm her racing heart, she froze again.

"Sister Bao is so beautiful..."

Suddenly, she lifted Baochai's plain blue undergarment, and two full, firm breasts bounced perfectly, even slightly larger than Yingchun's, captivating Gu Yu's eyes.

This is C++, right? Although it's not as exaggerated as 36D, it undoubtedly fits the understated aesthetic of the East better, just hitting the limit of what can be appreciated.

In broad daylight, Gu Yu admired the bud slowly unfolding, like a tiny peanut, its exquisite pink color captivating. Baochai had just awkwardly raised her hand when Gu Yu suddenly buried her head, precisely taking the soft bud into her mouth and sucking on it, causing Baochai to let out a soft moan.

"Ugh~ Brother Yu... um~"

Xiangyun felt as if his head was buried in her chest, and the slight friction between the fabrics made her more sensitive, causing her to squint and squeeze her thighs together.

"Why does this kiss feel different from the one Lin-jie kissed last time...? It's so strange..."

Having finally gotten to be intimate, Gu Yu was determined to serve Baochai well. So he didn't rush to take off her clothes, but slowly sucked and licked her, while his other hand was also busy, constantly fiddling with that stubborn little spot.

Baochai clenched her teeth and forced herself not to make any strange noises, but Gu Yu then realized what was happening and deliberately teased her with varying degrees of force, giving her no chance to resist. His two large hands seemed to be kneading dough, almost crushing her heart.

"Yu... um~ Brother Yu, hmm... be gentle~ okay... oh~"

Before Gu Yu could reply, he felt the rising temperature and increasingly intense trembling of the delicate body in his arms. He then vigorously flicked the two jade beads back and forth with the tip of his tongue until Baochai tilted her head back and couldn't help but groan. Only then did he slow down and gently pat the girl's jade shoulders.

"Sister Bao—who?!"

Gu Yu was startled and turned to look at the flower bushes not far from the roadside. She quickly helped Baochai adjust her dress, a hint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes.

He had just heard someone call out softly. Although it sounded like a maid, whether it was a man or a woman, if he caught her, she would only face death!

Xiangyun's face was flushed, and she was panting heavily. She felt a little dizzy, and the wet feeling between her legs made her feel helpless.

"What is this...? Ah!!"

The next second, a figure suddenly leaped over and chopped down on her neck with a palm. Hearing Xiangyun's scream, he was startled and stopped just in front of her.

"Xiangyun, what are you doing here?"

Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Good Plan

Looking at the girl lying on the grass, Gu Yu's coldness quickly disappeared, and he looked at Xiangyun's current state with curiosity.

Her face was flushed, her two slender legs were curled up, revealing a small part of her rounded calves, and one hand seemed to be buried under her lower abdomen, as if she had forgotten to pull it out.

"Could this be...?"

Gu Yu made a strange guess about something odd. Xiangyun was being scrutinized by his gaze, and her heart was filled with shame that was about to overflow. Finally, she let out a soft moan, rolled her eyes, and fell straight down with her head tilted to the side.

Baochai, who was pale with fright not far away, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Gu Yu's words. She hurriedly tied her clothes and walked over. Looking at Xiangyun who had fainted on the ground, her pretty face flushed red and then turned pale.

She never expected that after hearing yesterday that Daiyu had been spied on, she would fall into the same trap herself, and be played with by Gu Yu in a way that was far more outrageous than Lin Yatou's kiss!

Thinking of this, even Baochai, with her strong personality, couldn't help but feel so ashamed she was about to cry. She glared at Gu Yu resentfully and said:

"You kept telling me no one could see... Now, how am I supposed to face this? Oh dear~"

Seeing her so anxious that she couldn't help but stomp her foot, Gu Yu gave an awkward dry laugh. This couldn't be blamed on him; who knew someone would be "waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump"?

"Okay, sister, I'll definitely learn from this next time!"

Baochai's face flushed even more. "Will there be a next time?" But in the end, she didn't say anything harsh. She could only glare hatefully at the culprit lying on the ground.