Chapter 99 My weak and incapable mistress

Bailu Academy is located at the foot of Houping Mountain on the southern foot of Wulao Peak in Lushan Mountain.

When we first set out from Hongzhou, the sky was clear and cloudless.

But after two days of traveling.

As time passed, God's temper gradually became gloomy.

Seeing the sky filled with dark clouds, Yang Wenyuan immediately began to speed up.

However, they still traveled for two more days and their current location was not far from Bailu Academy. Finally, before it rained, Yang Wenyuan and his party successfully arrived at Bailu Cave.

Before departure from Hongzhou.

Yang Wenyuan had already sent his personal guards to rush to Bailu Academy to inform Gu Tingye of his arrival time.

So the group just arrived.

Gu Tingye was already waiting in the town near Bailu Academy, and had booked a restaurant and a place to rest in advance.

The two haven't seen each other for several years.

When we met, we felt a little strange at first.

But after chatting for a few minutes, they started to become familiar with each other again.

"Why did Rujin come with you when you returned to your hometown?" Gu Tingye said with a smile while drinking in a restaurant on the street.

Gu Tingye regards Yang Wenyuan as his brother.

As a result, he treated Yang Rujin as his own sister.

Therefore, he spoke bluntly and teased:

"You always didn't let me see your sister before, why did you bring her along this time? Aren't you on guard against me?"

Well, Gu Tingye felt that if he were in her shoes and had a sister as pretty and lovable as Yang Rujin, he would definitely have to be wary of Yang Wenyuan.

Even if you encounter one, you have to retreat first, just in case.

Brothers are brothers, but the eldest brother-in-law cannot be regarded as such.

In response to Gu Tingye's reckless words, Yang Ruijin snorted and made a face, while Yang Wenyuan said helplessly:

"What can I do? She sneaked onto the boat without saying a word and threatened that if I sent her back, she would jump off the boat and make a nest on her own. I had no choice but to take her with me."

Fortunately, Yang Wenyuan is not a fisherman.

Otherwise, if you can’t catch any fish, it is not impossible to use Yang Ruijin to make a nest.

I heard that the effect of beautiful women making nests is outstanding.

Gu Tingye laughed loudly and said:
"That's right. I was wondering why Sister Rujin ran out."

However, Gu Tingye immediately asked in confusion:

"Then how did you get past Madam Chen? Did she...madam agree?"

Yang Wenyuan sighed softly when he heard this, glanced at Yang Rujin who was eating with his head down, pretending to be oblivious to what was happening outside, and said helplessly:

"She ran away secretly and left a letter at home. When I return to Bianjing, I will definitely be nagged by my aunt."

“That’s what you’re used to.”

Gu Tingye gloated:

"It's all my own fault now, I can't blame anyone else."

Hearing this, Yang Ruijin gritted her teeth, stared at Gu Tingye with her beautiful eyes, and chewed the meat she had just eaten fiercely, obviously feeling indignant.

What does "used to" mean?

Are you implying that I am the same as those brainless noble ladies?
Benefited from the influence of Yang Wenyuan.

Yang Rujin felt that she was above the mundane world and thought that the noble ladies from other families were all playboys and she looked down upon them all. She could only play with a few others, such as Rulan and Minglan from the Sheng family and Rong Feiyan from the Rong family.

As he spoke, Yang Wenyuan did not forget the main purpose of this trip to Bailu - to expose Man Niang's true face and help Gu Tingye get out of this quagmire.

As for how to make Man Niang reveal her true face, Yang Wenyuan already had some ideas in mind.

Based on the information he knew, Yang Wenyuan had already sent people from the Marquis' Mansion to find out Man Niang's true identity before leaving for Bian Jing.

She is a singer who makes a living by singing.

In the past, she moved around the unknown brothels in Bianjing until she was "rescued" by Gu Tingye on the street.

In fact, this "rescue" is also worth discussing.

After all, Man Niang herself is not particularly good-looking.

The reason why Gu Tingye is attracted to her now is more based on the similar life experience and situation fabricated by Man Niang as his, her disadvantaged position of being "weak and unable to take care of herself", and the fate of "chance" in Bailu Academy.

However, the authenticity of their first meeting could no longer be verified. All Yang Wenyuan could do now was to find the loophole in Man Niang's words - her brother.

And the brother she was talking about.

According to the detailed investigation of the Marquis' Mansion, it was discovered that he did not seem to be her biological brother, but was most likely her lover.

Yang Wenyuan originally wanted to capture him in Bian Jing, take him to Bailu College, and confront him face to face in front of Gu Tingye.

However, after investigation, it was discovered that after Man Niang left Bian Jing, her brother also disappeared.

Yang Wenyuan had reason to suspect that Man Niang's brother must be following Man Niang.

After all, that person must be worried about Man Niang following Gu Tingye alone.

What if Man Niang feels that she has become rich thanks to Gu Tingye and no longer needs him?

What if I just kick him away?
Therefore, before that person gets enough evidence to control Man Niang, Yang Wenyuan feels that he will stay with Man Niang and will not leave easily.

Therefore, what Yang Wenyuan has to do now is to catch the turtle in the jar.

Find Mannia's residence.

Then send someone to watch her twelve hours a day.

Sooner or later the fox will show itself.

But before that, Yang Wenyuan had to confirm that Man Niang was not pregnant, otherwise there would be a lot of trouble later.

Therefore, Yang Wenyuan first let Yang Ruijin live in the courtyard prepared by Gu Tingye, while he continued to take Gu Tingye out for a drink.

After Yang Ruijin left with her fair and tender face puffed up and a look of dissatisfaction, Yang Wenyuan immediately went up to Gu Tingye and spoke to him.

But of course you can't take the initiative to mention other people's mistresses at this time, otherwise it would seem that you have evil intentions towards Boss Cao, so Yang Wenyuan first said in a roundabout way:
"Why didn't you mention Chief Wei in your last letter? It was a rare opportunity that I risked being discovered by Hua Lan to support Chief Wei on your behalf.

How come you've been away from Bianjing for so long that you've forgotten her?"

Gu Tingye quickly shook his head:
"Wei Xing Shou is my confidante and bosom friend. How could I possibly forget her?!"

Yang Wenyuan knew it was because of Man Niang, but he still pretended not to know:

"Why is that? Is it because of the woman you mentioned in your last letter?"

At this time, Gu Tingye showed a secretive expression. Even though there were many followers guarding him outside, he still leaned close to Yang Wenyuan's ear and whispered:

"The woman's name is Man Niang. She is very weak and cannot take care of herself. She has suffered a lot on the way from Bian Jing to here, and her body has become much thinner."

Gu Tingye was evasive and said half-heartedly:
"I was worried that she wouldn't be able to survive without me, so..."

"So he took her in as his mistress?"

Yang Wenyuan sighed inwardly, what a “weak person who can’t take care of himself”.

Gu Tingye, you have a really good imagination.

You actually imagined such a tough woman as someone who can't live without you.

Do you think she came to Bailudong from Bianjing alone?

That’s not right. After all, there must be a lover secretly.

(End of this chapter)