Chapter 123: You Truly Resemble a Dog

Gu Rufeng suddenly pulled a sinister smile across his face.

“Weiwei, the one you love most is the one who hurts you most deeply. What will you choose?”

“Gu Rufeng, what are you trying to say?” Li Jiuwei’s tightly clenched fists betrayed the unrest within her heart.

“You’re a clever person, you understand my meaning. Li Jiuwei, your greatest strength is your kindness, and your greatest weakness is also your kindness. You trust people too easily.”

Gu Rufeng—

“What’s Father talking about?!” Chun Ying returned to her room, embarrassed. Lu Yougui laughed heartily, took a sip of tea, and left the house.

Long Yunxiao saw that Meng Yueyun had not spoken, yet surrendered so spinelessly. He sighed inwardly; it seemed she had truly fallen. If that was the case, he wouldn’t mind playing the villain this time.

Tang Long’s words struck the old clan leader’s soft spot, leaving him standing there speechless for a long while.

Qin Long had just assumed his position, yet was already instigating internal reform. Such rampant arrogance naturally rubbed many people the wrong way.

Just then, as the creek’s surface was disturbed by a thunderous roar, ripples like raindrops danced. A gigantic black shadow leapt overhead once more, making it feel as if even the sky had darkened.

Hua Xi sent Ding Xiang away and walked to the window, opening it. An autumn breeze swept in, and Hua Xi shivered, her eyes damp at the corners.

Bai Liuguang’s gaze was tinged with disappointment, but sadly, the unconscious Meng Yueyun could neither hear nor see it.

He smiled bitterly again. In the past, he bore the mission of clearing his family’s name, hoping for vindication, believing only then could he be freed from that heavy burden. Yet today, he suddenly realized that after vindication, an even greater weight pressed upon his shoulders. When, he wondered, would he ever know true peace?

His hand, trembling slightly, reached toward the protruding spot. His thoughts wandered: Brother saw you all drunk, so he’s helping you massage a bit, to sober you up. Definitely not taking advantage of anyone.

After that incident, the next day, no one came out to pick peaches from the yard. Madam Xu told Guyu that Old Li had flown into a rage and ordered it so. Madam Chen felt some indignation, but dared not speak up. Even Li He’s wife was so upset that her complexion changed; she didn’t even go out for breakfast today.

“Just half a day more, and we’ll reach Hengshiling,” Gu Xiangru checked the distance and spoke to the others.

Absorbing the mental strength of others to enhance her own power—this was something Yuan Rui hadn’t mastered yet. Once she could replenish her soul fire with mental energy, wouldn’t that flame be able to burn forever?

Although Xia Baihe and the others didn’t know exactly where Granny Zhou had gone, they were reassured, believing she wouldn’t do anything bad. When they returned to the Princess’s residence, they paid respects to Princess Changning, but didn’t rush to reveal the truth, planning to wait for a better opportunity to confess. These days had truly been exhausting.

But when Xia Lianxin learned the assassin’s target was Lady Qu, she silently prayed in her heart. She hoped Heaven would continue to pity her, her child, and the future of the Sun family. Perhaps it would be best if the assassin succeeded and she was freed—wouldn’t that be better for everyone?

Tangyuan instinctively clenched her palm and slowly closed her eyes. She had been frightened by Ye Bei, but it was probably hardest on him.

The pier had indeed been well designed; she steadied herself immediately. Her eyes flashed with rage, veins bulging at her brow, giving her a fierce appearance.

Zhang Mu looked at the man he hadn’t seen in over a month; he had grown haggard, his beard unkempt, and his golden-rimmed glasses—once his trademark—seemed to have gone untouched for ages.

When her attention turned to her son, she neglected the reins. Suddenly, the horse’s hoof caught on a rock, pitching the carriage sharply to one side.

The eyes of several people grew grave at once; though the guards in all four directions had been dealt with, there was no opportunity to catch their breath.