novelraw Chapter 102 Trying to steal my woman, Gu Yu's woman?
Chapter 102 Trying to steal my woman, Gu Yu's woman?
Chapter 102 Trying to steal my woman, Gu Yu's woman?
In the afternoon, when Gu Yu returned to the courtyard, Tingfang was dressing up in front of the mirror.
"My beauty—"
Gu Yu smiled and stepped forward, gently embracing her from behind. One hand slipped unruly under her clothes from her shoulder, feeling her amazing softness and curves.
"Young Master—"
Tingfang's delicate body trembled.
Gu Yu smiled and said, "I'll take you shopping later."
Tingfang shook her head: "I'm afraid it won't work tonight. The Third Young Master is hosting a banquet tonight and has sent someone to inform me that I will perform a dance."
Gu Yu was taken aback: "The Third Young Master wants you to perform a dance?"
"Um!"
Gu Yu's face darkened. "No, you can't go."
Tingfang was taken aback: "But, Third Young Master—"
"Forget about the Third Young Master. You used to be a dancer in the Wu family, but the young master has already given you to me, so you are my woman, Gu Yu's woman."
Gu Yu knew something about the Wu family.
The Wu family was a large and powerful family, with businesses including not only three ranches but also commerce, iron smelting, restaurants, inns, and more. Internal disputes were inevitable.
Wu Shi protected herself as the head of the family and oversaw the overall situation.
The eldest son, Wu Yingyuan, usually handles the family's specific affairs and external relations, as he is the young master of the Wu family and the future head of the family.
The third young master, Wu Ying'en, is ambitious and openly and secretly competes with his eldest brother, cultivating many of his own confidants within the Wu family.
One of his most trusted confidants was named Wu Hei, who, along with Tao Fang, was one of the twelve head servants of the Wu family and also one of the Wu family's chief stewards.
Wu Hei was also an ambitious man who always wanted to overthrow Tao Fang and become the chief steward of the Wu family.
Under these delicate circumstances, Gu Yu's appearance naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of Wu Ying'en and Wu Hei.
Especially those who criticize Wu Hei.
He recently recruited a master named Lian Jin, also known as "Young Master Hongying," who is outstanding in both swordsmanship and archery, and none of the warriors in Wu Prefecture can match him.
Wu Hei was smug and deliberately showed off in front of Wu Shilu several times, but to this day, Wu Shilu has never met Lian Jin.
However, as soon as Gu Yu arrived, Wu Shi Luo hosted a banquet for him that very evening and arranged a private courtyard for him, where maids and beauties served him.
This is a privilege enjoyed only by core retainers.
The Wu family has no shortage of singing and dancing girls, so why did the Third Young Master send someone to notify Tingfang to perform a dance?
Gu Yu knew very well that this was clearly aimed at him.
Tingfang's eyes reddened, and she turned to lie in Gu Yu's arms, sobbing, "Of course I don't want to go either, but I don't want you to get into a conflict with others."
Gu Yu said in a deep voice, "Do you really think the Third Young Master asked you to go over there to perform a dance?"
Tingfang remained silent.
She could naturally guess what it was.
"He clearly wants to humiliate me. If you go tonight, he'll definitely make you entertain the guests."
"But—but he is the third young master of the Wu family, what can I—what can I do?"
Gu Yu patted her shoulder and said, "You don't need to think about anything. Just stay in the courtyard and I'll handle it."
As expected, in the evening, Wu Ying'en, along with Wu Hei and several of his retainers, arrived at the small courtyard in a menacing manner.
"You, surnamed Gu, come out here!"
Upon entering the courtyard, Wu Ying'en shouted angrily.
Gu Yu came out of the house, glanced at Wu Ying'en, and slowly said, "May I ask who you are—"
"How dare you!" Wu Hei roared. "This is the third young master of the Wu family! Why aren't you kneeling down to pay your respects?"
Gu Yu smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "So it's the Third Young Master. Please forgive my poor eyesight and for my rudeness."
Wu Ying'en said coldly, "You've got some nerve. I summoned that dancer to perform at the banquet, and you dare to stop her?"
"Third Young Master may be mistaken. The Young Master has already given Tingfang to me, so she is no longer a dancer, but my maid."
"Hahaha!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Hei laughed in extreme anger.
He then pointed at Gu Yu and said, "Who do you think you are? You're nothing but a servant of the Wu family. Even if the Third Young Master wanted your life, you'd have to obey."
Gu Yu smiled and asked, "Is there a contract of servitude?"
"you----"
"Third Young Master, Tingfang was bestowed upon you by the Young Master. If you insist on having her perform the dance, you should first consult the Young Master. If the Young Master approves, I will naturally not object."
Upon hearing this, Wu Ying'en could no longer contain himself and immediately shouted, "How dare you! Seize him!"
"yes!"
Several of the accompanying guards surrounded them, their expressions menacing.
"stop!"
At this moment, an angry shout came, startling the guards, who quickly retreated.
Then Wu Yingyuan and Tao Fang walked into the courtyard together.
Wu Ying'en frowned and said, "Big brother, why are you meddling in such a small matter?"
Wu Yingyuan coldly replied, "Since it's a trivial matter, why did you come here personally?"
Wu Ying'en retorted, "But this is no small matter for me. How dare a mere household guard disobey my orders? If everyone followed suit, wouldn't it damage the prestige of the Wu family?"
Tao Fang couldn't help but chime in, "Third Young Master may have some misunderstandings."
"Oh?" Wu Ying'en glanced sideways at him. "What instructions does Steward Tao have?"
Tao Fang bowed and said, "I dare not presume to offer guidance. However, Gu Yu has rendered a great service this time, and the patriarch, who is always fair in rewards and punishments, has specifically instructed the young master to reward him according to his merits. Tingfang is the young master—"
Before he could finish speaking, Wu Ying'en sneered, "Steward Tao, it seems you don't take me seriously. You keep saying you can use the patriarch and young master to intimidate me?"
"I wouldn't dare!"
"Enough!" Wu Yingyuan glared at his third brother and scolded, "Steward Tao is just stating the facts. The Wu family has plenty of singing and dancing girls; we don't need another one like Tingfang."
"Alright, since you've made the decision, what can I say? Let's go."
After saying that, Wu Ying'en gave a heavy snort and left in a huff.
Gu Yu sighed and said, "Young Master, I think I'd better leave to avoid any unpleasantness between you brothers."
Tao Fang exclaimed urgently, "Absolutely not!"
Wu Yingyuan patted Gu Yu on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Do you think they'll stop making trouble just because you're gone?"
"this----"
"Brother, you're a smart man. You should know that conflicts are inevitable among large families. On the surface, they're targeting you, but actually, they're all after me."
Before Gu Yu could speak, Wu Yingyuan added, "However, there's another reason why they're targeting you."
"Oh?"
Wu Yingyuan explained, "Some time ago, Wu Hei recruited a master named Lian Jin, and none of the Wu family's guards were his match."
"Although this person is a rare talent, he is from the State of Wei and not of our race, so he has never been favored by my father."
"As soon as you arrived, my father held a banquet to entertain you, not just because you killed Greybeard and made a great contribution. Rather, it was because this battle demonstrated your strength, courage, and wisdom, which my father greatly admired."
Hearing this, Gu Yu smiled: "So, this is what caused the Third Young Master and Wu Hei's dissatisfaction?"
"Yes! Their purpose in doing this today is to force you to take action or to drive you away."
Gu Yu cupped his hands and said, "I am deeply grateful that the young master is willing to speak so frankly to me. They want to force me to leave, but I will not leave; I will fight them to the death."
"Hahaha, good, very good!"
Wu Yingyuan laughed heartily, his face full of satisfaction.
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