Chapter 35: A Whiff of Incense for Strawberry Carriage Addition

  Yuwen Changqing gazed up at the moon in the sky and sighed, "I'd like to linger in this evening breeze and take a look at that unattainable jade plate in the heavens."

  Gu Zhaobei pursed his lips and thought that perhaps it was because this person was also a bit abnormal, just like himself, that the two of them had become bound together by life and death.

  You're sick, no big deal, I am too.

  Heaving a sigh, Gu Zhaobei decided not to waste any more time on him and directly turned over, got off the horse, secured the reins, and prepared to climb the wall.

  "What are you doing?" Yuwen Chang looked over with a puzzled expression: "Why did you climb the wall when returning to Shen's residence?"

  "Of course, I have a special reason for taking this risk," Gu Zhaonan replied, turning his head to glance at him. "If General Yuwen really can't find the way back, I'll come out and escort you back to the general's mansion later."

  "What's special about it?" Yuwen Changqing became interested and immediately came over.

  "You." Gu Zhaobei let out a sigh, raised his hand to stop him from coming over, and his expression turned serious: "It's the middle of the night, if you're found here, it'll implicate the Shen family."

  Yuwen Chang Qing pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes, saying: "Do you really think I'm a fool? There are my trusted men guarding the streets outside, who can come in and see me?"

  Although he was just passing by the Shen family on a whim and didn't want to go any further, he wasn't someone who lacked all sense of propriety.

  And also...

  He pulled out a handkerchief and smiled triumphantly: "Everything is ready, if you want to climb the wall, take me with you."

  Gu Zhaobei laughed and said something about getting lost, but this guy was clearly here to have fun. The only thing is, why would he come to the Shen manor to have fun? According to his personality, what could the Shen manor possibly have that would attract him?

  "Since it's like that, General, please put on your mask and go in first." Gu Zhaobei very readily yielded the wall root.

  Yuwen Changqing was skilled and resourceful, so this humble residence of the Servant Lord would naturally not be able to hold him back. Since there's no need to worry, it wouldn't be bad to borrow someone to use for a while.

  Rubbing his fists and wiping his palms, Yuwen Changqing covered his face and began to display his skills, jumping elegantly into the Shen manor's backyard.

  "This courtyard wall is much shorter than the city wall." General Yuwen was excited, but when he turned his head, he faced a dog's face.

  The big yellow dog in the backyard bared its teeth, Yuwen Chang's mouth twitched and he stretched out his hand to give a dry laugh: "Hey."

  Gu Zhaobei was doing some warm-up exercises outside the wall when he heard a dog barking and someone yelling miserably from the other side of the wall, then ran into the yard.

  A multitude of people in the mansion were startled, and all the servants of the Shen family were mobilized to chase after that black shadow.

  "Good job." Gu Zhaobei clapped his hands and followed him in. The yard was empty, with no dogs or people in sight.

  The guards at the Shen Mansion were still quite strict, but since Yuwen Changqing had drawn everyone away, Gu Zhaobei easily made his way into the ancestral hall where the memorial tablets were kept. After searching for a while, he stole out Qin's memorial tablet.

  It just so happened that two maidservants were passing by when they went out, and Gu Zhaobei hastily dodged to the other side to hide.

  "Xiu Rong sister, why do I feel like something just flew by?" The new daughter-in-law from the countryside whispered while holding Xiu Rong's hand: "This place shouldn't be unclean, should it?"

  "What nonsense!" Xiurong scolded, but she couldn't help looking around: "The ancestral hall is full of Shen family ancestors, so it's natural to keep this place peaceful."

  "Didn't they just say that a concubine who was poisoned to death was recently buried?" The country woman said, "Many people in the mansion are saying that she must have been harmed by someone."

  Xiu Rong shuddered and pursed her lips, saying: "We're all going to die anyway, what's the difference how we die?"

  "You can't say that." The country woman said: "In our place, we believe in these things. If someone is killed by others, their soul will not go far and will haunt the person who harmed them."

  Xiu Rong was startled and pushed the old woman away, her face pale: "You have a dirty mouth, you can't stay in the mansion at that time, don't say I didn't take care of you!"

  "Oh dear, I won't say anything else, I'm scared too." The country woman hastily followed behind Xiurong and quickly passed by the temple.

  Gu Zhaobei hid on the side of the tree, looking at those fierce maidservants, and always felt that no matter how she looked at them, they seemed to have a guilty conscience.

  Looking at the spiritual tablet in his hand, he didn't believe it, but if someone really harmed Qin Niang, he still hoped that the vengeful spirit would haunt those who had harmed her.

  Then the swallow will be relieved of its worries.

  Holding the spirit tablet, they left the Shen manor, but the horse outside was nowhere to be seen. Gu Zhaobei raised an eyebrow and saw a trusted aide of Yuwen Changqing come over and say, "The master is waiting for you up ahead, please go to him."

  They led his horse away, looking quite angry. Gu Zhaobei chuckled and followed his trusted men forward.

  Yuwen Changqing sat on his horse with a dark face, and when he saw Gu Zhaobei, he turned over and got off to fight.

  The result was that he was holding a spiritual position.

  "What are you doing stealing someone's ancestral tablet?" Yuwen Changqing frowned: "It's too disrespectful to the deceased."

  "It's what Yanner wants." Gu Zhaobei shrugged: "It's her mother's spirit tablet, I suppose even if she has a spirit in heaven, she won't blame me."

  Miss Shen San's mother's spirit tablet? Yuwen Changqing was stunned for a moment, lowered his head and took a closer look.

  Shen Qin's talent is like the spirit of water.

  He couldn't even throw a punch anymore and was almost bitten by the dog, Yuwen Changqing suddenly felt very upset and got on his horse to leave.

  "What's wrong?" Gu Zhaobei didn't seem surprised and just asked him a question back.

  Yuwen Changqing waved his hand and disappeared into the streets with his trusted followers and horse.

  This person's temper is unpredictable, except that he can slightly understand it, but others are generally incomprehensible.

  The goal has been achieved, Gu Zhaobei got on his horse and went back to the Gu Mansion directly. Shen Guiyan was discussing school matters with Zhou Fuzi when he saw him return, and hurriedly came out to greet him.

  "Got it?"

  "That's natural." Gu Zhaobei placed the black cloth-covered ancestral tablet behind the jade Buddha, turned his head and smiled: "Wife, don't forget your husband's reward."

  Shen Guiyan's eyes were filled with joy, and she nodded without hesitation. She had already discussed with her husband what to say if Gu Zhaobei failed, but unexpectedly, he had succeeded.

  She had also prepared several other methods, but it seemed that none of them would be used. A husband who could climb walls and courtyards was good, she didn't trust others to do it for her.

  Shen Guiyan carefully got up and lit the incense, then let Zhou Fuzi go back to rest well. Finally, she returned to her room, took off her hairpin, and walked in front of Gu Zhaobei with a slightly red face.

  Gu Zhao Bei felt that the timing was about right too. After missing out on their wedding night, there hadn't been a good atmosphere for them to consummate their marriage.

  It's finally here today.

  The person in front of him had eyes that shone like stars, a face as lovely as a peach blossom, and lips that were full and inviting. Gu Zhaobei felt that even if he ignored everything else, this alone was enough to make him feel like he'd gained something.

  "A moment of fragrance." Shen Guiyan felt a bit embarrassed, but still summoned up the courage to push Gu Zhaobei onto the bed and pressed herself on top of him.

  Fourth Master Gu was used to seeing the charm of women, elegant and refined, with a subtle beauty. But he didn't know if it was because the lighting in this room was too dim, but as the person in front of him drew closer, step by step, he felt that she was incredibly beautiful, unable to utter a single teasing word, just watching her slowly approach.

  Her pink lips covered his, and Gu Zhaobei's heart skipped a beat as he flipped over and pinned her down, his tongue prying open her teeth to launch a skilled assault.

  Shen Guiyan was so tense that she could hardly breathe, staring at him with wide eyes. Gu Zhaobei chuckled softly and kissed her deeply.

  Usually it's others who try to please him with all their might. Now he wants to use everything at his disposal, just to see a different expression on her face.

  This woman is not simple, she would choose to mess up her hair and marry him in such a critical moment at the beginning. However, she is also very simple, because she can use her dowry money to relieve the people out of sympathy.

  How much feelings does she have for him? Gu Zhaobei can't feel it, but he is very confident that in the days to come, he will definitely make her fall in love with him little by little.

  The incense stick has burned out, and Shen Guiyan's clothes are about to be untied. A rascal is a rascal, saying it's a kiss, but where is the sincerity?

  However, since they are already husband and wife, Shen Guiyan doesn't mind giving in. Today is also a romantic day, so why not...

  "Master! Jiang Niang has coughed up blood!" Suddenly, a number of maids rushed to the door, standing outside and calling out anxiously. Shuang Jian stood at the front, and Bao Shan couldn't stop her.

  "Everyone, the young mistress has already fallen asleep." Bao Shan furrowed his brow.

  "It's a matter of life and death, what sleep is there to talk about?" Shuang Jiang hastily pushed open the precious door.

  Shen Guiyan furrowed her brow, reached out to stop Gu Zhaobei's hand, turned over and closed her clothes: "What's going on?"

  The group of maids outside quieted down for a moment before Frost spoke up again: "Please go to the Jiang residence and take a look!"

  Gu Zhaobei took a deep breath and furrowed his brow.

  What a great atmosphere! It's all been ruined by them!

  However, Jiang was his own aunt whom he had brought back himself, and she still had some weight to her name. How could she suddenly vomit blood?

  "Go take a look." Shen Guiyan turned her head and said to Gu Zhaobei.

  "Alright, I'll be right back." Gu Zhaobei reluctantly stood up and went out to open the door.

  "Take the road."

  "Yes." Frost descended and took a glance inside the house, then hastily led Gu Zhaobei to the direction of Jiang's residence.

  Bao Shan was furious and came in, saying: "These servants are being kept by the Fourth Master like their master, it's simply lawless!"

  Guiyan tidied up her clothes and said with a pursed lip: "Let's talk about the rules slowly, first follow me to see how Jiangshi is doing."

  "What can she do?" Bao Shan muttered: "She must be pretending, just wants to fight for favor."

  Shen Guiyan shook her head, Bao Shan was too petty, how could she think of others like that?

  As a result, Baoyu was not wrong about her. Jiangshi didn't spit out any blood, just a little bit of bleeding from the gums, wiped it with a handkerchief, and these maids were all shocked and frightened.

  Gu Zhaobei's face also turned a bit green, and Jiang Shi suddenly knelt down and said: "I have disturbed the elegant mood of Master and Young Madam, I should die."

  "It's nothing." Gu Zhaobei smiled faintly: "Just take good care of yourself."

  "Elder sister Biyue is like this, and you still won't accompany her?" Frost said in a low voice.