Ch29 - Minor Confession

“But….. Fine..”

Although Qiao Yingze wanted to convince him again, seeing Gong Zhuoliang squinting his eyes at him, Qiao Yingze subconsciously trembled and he immediately agreed. 

He felt like…. It’d be better for him to acquiesce to his wife’s words whenever he made him angry.

Ruo Lan started apologizing to the old lady as ordered by Gong Zhuoliang. Although this made the old lady a little disappointed, she also pities her grandson so with the addition of Zhi Qi and Wen Shu, she waved her hand and let her go. After that, Wen Shu and Ruo Lan assisted Gong Zhuoliang to carry Qiao Yingze back.

Obviously, Qiao Yingze isn’t really totally drunk. He was just pretending to be, in order to deceive the others.

Back in their inner room, after Gong Zhuoliang urged Qiao Yingze to bathe first, he was left alone with Wen Shu. Gong Zhuoliang immediately inquired about Zhi Qi, especially her previous evil deeds and some people who she offended in the past. 

Along the conversation, Gong Zhuoliang listened to her talk about the first-class maid servants serving under the Old Madam, and also learned that Zhi Qi actually used to be the Old Madam’s candidate wife for Zhi Qi, but because of Gong Zhuoliang, the old lady gave up the idea.

Honestly, Gong Zhuoliang doesn’t even give a damn about this woman, until tonight. How could Gong Zhuoliang, let her off just like that?

“Zhi Qi has been the one who manages the Old Madam’s courtyard for a very long time. Naturally, she has indeed done crimes before and offended a lot of people. Even though she opposes the Madam, it’s just that every time this happens, she would coax the old lady that’s why she was always dismissed. Now that Zhi Qi was about to be released, although it is said that having long close relationships with someone can make one become blind over the other’s previous sins, if this failed to happen between them, all I can suggest for now is…. steal the Old Madam’s private dowry”

Wen Shu and Zhi Qi had entered the courtyard at the same years yet she never received the same favor as Zhi Qi hence she was always being made fun of and had been always suppressed by the other. It’s not Wen Shu’s nature to take the initiative to shamelessly report someone nor defame them, but then when she heard Gong Zhuoliang asking her about Zhi Qi’s previous deeds, as if she’d still rather pretend to be a Bodhisattva right at this time. She will never defend a beggar who doesn’t deserve it.

“This mansion is indeed filled with insatiable insects…”

After listening to her, Gong Zhuoliang began to sneer. This sort of excuse is certainly perfect and long-lasting. If Zhi Qi has not accumulated these evildoing in the past, Gong Zhuoliang will naturally won’t waste his time looking for ways to slander her; but since she has already willingly sent him a ready-made information, how could Gong Zhuoliang still be polite with it?

“But she’s quite a cautious person. Also, whenever she stole something that is not worth anything, the old lady tends to turn a blind eye to it. If you start making a scene, not only will it affect the old lady’s face but it will also make the elders of the family unhappy”

Wen Shu became a little worried so she told Gong Zhuoliang about the risk he’ll be taking. Although it’s common for rich families to experience being robbed of their properties, if Gong Zhuoliang, a new member of the family and a daughter-in-law at most, fussed about this matter, he will end up offending a lot of people for sure. 

“….. Then talk about how she annoyed the Madam”

Hearing Wen Shu’s caution, Gong Zhuoliang understood that he really mustn’t appear conspicuous later on. But as if he could also allow Zhi Qi to leave the Qiao’s household with her head and chin high.

“Does Young Madam really plan to….”

Wen Shu immediately understood Gong Zhuoliang’s intentions from the glint of his eyes. Seeing this, she couldn’t help but feel a little conflicted for a while, but in the end, she still told him about the hostility between Zhi Qi and the Madam in detail. 

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When Ruo Zi was driven out, Wen Shu only knew a little bit of the real situation, because Ruo Lan and Qiao Ming were mostly the ones ordered by Gong Zhuoliang to do most of the work. Until tonight, it was now her turn to get pulled in, which really made Wen Shu feel a little bewildered.

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“I knew that Wen Shu has a lot of good relationships with the other family members, so could you talk with any of your sisters under the Old Madam?”*** 

Ever since the day Wen Shu started serving them, Gong Zhuoliang has been secretly observing her from the beginning, and could certainly deduce that this girl is not only clever but is a dutiful servant. This is why he’s currently taking her to his side. Although there’s Ruo Lan and Han Shu with them, they weren’t that significant and had little experience in this mansion compared to Wen Shu.

The person they wanted to keep in their small household the most is Wen Shu, and they’ll feel more safe and reassured when they have her by their side.

Wen Shu had performed very well today. She helped maintain Qiao Yingze’s reputation today yet she didn’t even request any credit for herself. And now Gong Zhuoliang’s starting to trust her even more. 

“……..”

Wen Shu’s heart began to race faster and resolutely nodded at him. She’s now aware that Young Madam is declaring her to submit to him. Wen Shu has lived here for a very long time and already knew a lot about this household, but she’s still an outsider after all compared to Han Shu and the rest. If she succeeded in fulfilling Gong Zhuoliang’s wishes, she could be one of them. ***

Hanging down his eyes, Gong Zhuoliang thought for something for a while before he urged Wen Shu to come closer to him then whispered to her the instructions.

“All right, so what you have to do first is to instruct the other maids from the Old Madam’s courtyard to watch over Zhi Qi and to not allow her to hide or destroy anything. Since the item she stole has been with her for a long time, the evidence of the pawn tickets and such should be present. After that… 

After that, Gong Zhuoliang gave her ‘Operational funds’ which is a few taels of silvers before he finally allowed her to leave.

“Xianggong, you drank so much tonight so if you soaked in the tub for a long time, you will be dizzy”

When Wen Shu finally left, Gong Zhuoliang immediately went inside the bathroom to check on Qiao Yingze who’s been staying there for quite a long time. He then saw him staring at the table, frowning and probably lost in thought, so Gong Zhuoliang smilingly leaned by the door and reached out to hold Qiao Yingze’s hands.

“Zhuo Zhuo…. I-I’m…” 

Qiao Yingze is still struggling with how he can explain himself to Gong Zhuoliang about tonight’s event, because he still saw some things that he shouldn’t have seen. He really didn’t have the slightest intention to take advantage of someone. Recalling it right now, there’s still some lingering disgust and anger, but he fears to know what Gong Zhuoliang thinks of him now. Would he start to misunderstand him, and thought that he hadn’t been able to restrain his lust just now hence he was thoroughly attacked by a wanton maid?

“You just finished taking a bath, while I still smell of alcohol so Xianggong should…. just go back to our bedroom and wait for me”

Gong Zhuoliang stepped out of Qiao Yingze’s reach, but seeing the anxious look on the other’s face and seemed like he wanted to say something but didn’t know how to, Gong Zhuoliang sighed in his heart. He’s really itching to bully him now, but he can’t. Qiao Yingze, a noble person, has to be forced to kick a person to protect himself, and whenever Gong Zhuoliang thought of his little xianggong getting assaulted by a woman, Gong Zhuoliang couldn’t help but feel angry and distressed.

“Oh…” 

Qiao Yingze looked at Gong Zhuoliang’s expression, and thought that he’s mad at him but hearing the tone of his voice, he didn’t sound like it. However, right now, he decided to be obedient with his wife hence he really followed Gong Zhuoliang’s words and walked back to the inner room.

When Qiao Yingze was finally laying down the bed, he was in deep thoughts once again. He wondered, what was his wife thinking right now? Telling himself to go back first and wait for him……. Then should he take off his bathrobe now?

Gong Zhuoliang hurried to wash himself that when he was wearing his robes after wiping, he didn’t even wear an underwear before he ran to the inner room wrapped with a bathrobe and lifted the blankets on the bed, getting in and suddenly found out that Qiao Yingze had surprisingly taken off his underwear. Gong Zhuoliang was pleased and praised Qiao Yingze in his heart, then he immediately rushed forward all of sudden; pressing Qiao Yingze under him.

“….z-zhuo zhuo…..” 

He didn’t know whether it was due to the alcohol, but somehow feeling aroused tonight. As soon as Qiao Yingze felt Gong Zhuoliang’s soft skin pressing under him, his body reacted instantly. Now that he thinks of it, he hadn’t been this close to Gong Zhuoliang for a while now. When it comes to the aspect of demanding, Gong Zhuoliang is naturally good at this, but since Qiao Yingze had been sick these days, none of them mentioned anything about it. Right now, however, he’s feeling stimulated.

Perhaps he’ll try touching him a bit here and there to determine whether his wife doesn’t mind it or not….

“When Xianggong saw that scene…. Did he feel something?”

Raising Qiao Yingze’s chin, Gong Zhuoliang leaned in and gently licked his Adam’s apple as he asked him with a low voice, the meaning behind his question unknown. 

“Nothing.. just disgust”

Imagining the image of Zhi Qi a while ago, Qiao Yingze became irritated and started resisting under Gong Zhuoliang, but then when he felt the licks and touching from the person above him, he immediately lost his breath and his mind started floating around the clouds.

Qiao Yingze himself doesn’t oppose these sexual feelings, after all, he had also felt it once, when he was looking at the pictures of various women and men from the album before he was married. However, in his opinion, it should be something an intimate couple must only do. Zhi Qi’s actions awhile ago…. is extremely sinful. 

“Really? But isn’t she pretty? And she also has a beautiful figure. Is Xianggong simply saying that to coax me again?”

Although he had just looked at it with a glance, as a man, if it were him, he’d still value the sight. In the past, Gong Zhuoliang’s interest is more directed to the Onee-type of women rather than the Loli-type, but ever since seeing the naked Zhi Qi, Gong Zhuoliang hates big boobs now!

“No, I don’t. How about Zhuo Zhuo? Are you interested in that kind?” 

Qiao Yingze subconsciously denied Gong Zhuoliang’s questions, but when he heard him expressing that Zhi Qi looked pretty and had a beautiful figure, Qiao Yingze woke up from his senses a bit and got up, anxiously looking at Gong Zhuoliang.

This was the time Qiao Yingze recalled that his little wife was a real boy who had been forced to be with him. If he’s really interested in girls….

“I’m only interested with you for now”

Amused by Qiao Yingze’s nervous appearance, Gong Zhuoliang bit his chin and pushed him down the bed once again. Well, seeing Qiao Yingze’s reaction, it was already enough for Gong Zhuoliang to prove that he really had no ‘sexual interest’ with Zhi Qi. 

“Do you mean it? I- I… I also like you, Zhuo zhuo… I’m only interested in you…!”

With Gong Zhuoliang’s sudden ‘confession’, Qiao Yingze’s eyes glimmered and his cheeks instantly reddened. So Qiao-xianggong began to look bashful, then he suddenly started giggling― his smiling expression made him look even more handsome and dazzling.

“…….”

Gong Zhuoliang only expressed his liking off-handedly and didn’t really mean it inwardly, but Qiao Yingze’s sincere response was totally out of his expectations. Seeing Qiao Yingze’s smile, Gong Zhuoliang’s heart wildly trembled. If it weren’t for his own body who did not know how to react yet, Gong Zhuoliang badly wanted to execute the person in front of him right now. 

Gong Zhuoliang couldn’t help howling in his heart― God, when will you return my blissful sex life, ah??

“Then Xianggong, what if Grandmother and Mother-in-law ordered you to take in a concubine in our courtyard, or something like that, ne?

Gong Zhuoliang felt very pleased that his hands couldn’t help stroking Qiao Yingze’s body, secretly praising how good it really felt. But on the surface, he was feigning grief.

“I will certainly not agree! I won’t let anyone else in!” 

Qiao Yingze is completely ignorant about Gong Zhuoliang’s lecherous thoughts, and was about to raise his hand to make a pledge when his fingers were suddenly grabbed and sucked by Gong Zhuoliang. He only realized now that there seemed to be something wrong with the other’s smiling face and that his body was already laying on the bed- under Gong Zhuoliang’s control.

“Well done, Xianggong. Now this wife shall reward you tonight…”

Gong Zhuoliang gazed at Qiao Yingze’s face then started licking the fingers in his mouth, before slowly sliding his tongue all the way to the other’s chest; biting the protruding pink in his mouth, then at the same time,tore off the last layer of robe with both of his hands.