Three Wives and Four Concubines in the Dream of the Red Chamber

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Gu Yu took off his cotton towel and ran his large hand through Daiyu's hair to help her comb and tidy it up. After a while, when he felt that he had done enough, Gu Yu was about to stop when Daiyu suddenly pushed him.

Although Daiyu's strength was far from enough to move him, Gu Yu still fell down with her force, his true intentions unknown.

Daiyu blushed and immediately lifted the clothes Gu Yu had just put on, then pulled off her own lower garment and tried to help him sit up. Gu Yu was startled; sitting like that would probably kill him, so he quickly supported him with his hands.

Before he could even ask, Daiyu wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, obscuring her face from his view.

"Brother Yu...take me—"

Taking advantage of Gu Yu's momentary daze, Daiyu finally managed to straighten her position, but she didn't expect that even after sweating profusely, she could only barely squeeze in her head, which made her face turn pale with pain.

Gu Yu took a deep breath. Although she really wanted to push upwards and break through the barrier completely, seeing the cold sweat on Daiyu's forehead, she gave up the idea and quickly supported her and lifted her up a little.

Seeing that this was her fate, Daiyu lost the courage to try again and buried herself in Gu Yu's arms, remaining silent.

No one knows what she overheard during a walk alone one of her previous trips.

"...Madam has a good eye... That Miss Lin lost her mother; she's a child without a mother, and has developed an unapproachable personality since childhood. I think...hehe..."

Upon hearing the old women gossiping about her, Daiyu intended to reprimand them, but she was struck dumb by their conversation and returned home dejected.

That's it... How can an orphan girl enter such a prestigious family? Her first thought was Gu Yu's Gu family. Even well-bred young ladies from prominent families lined up to get in. What ability could an orphan like herself have?

Gu Yu's meticulous care and ambiguous relationship always ignited her desire to win him over. Later, Lin Ruhai's 'guarantee' put her at ease. But today, she was startled by the unfamiliar purse and fragrance and lost her composure.

Gu Yu didn't know what Daiyu was thinking, but he understood the fragility of the young girl's heart. Even a single glance could make her sad for half a day. How could he put her at ease now?

Gu Yu thought for a long time, then reached for the floral essential oil by the bedside, poured it into his hands, rubbed it to warm it, and then kneaded his two firm breasts. Daiyu thought he was going to take the initiative, so she just leaned against his neck and remained silent, only lifting herself up slightly to make it easier for Gu Yu to move.

Soon, a hot rod squeezed into a tight opening, but...

"Waaaah~ Brother Yu! You…"

Gu Yu's fingers slowly moved in and out of Daiyu's tender pink daisy. With the lubrication of the essential oil, he wasn't worried about hurting Daiyu. Seeing Daiyu shrink back and his fingers being held in place, he couldn't help but chuckle softly:

"Is my sister at ease now? She's always so sentimental; how can I be at ease..."

After guessing that Daiyu wanted to force the issue, Gu Yu could only think of this method for the time being. However, looking at Daiyu's cute little expression, Gu Yu couldn't help but play a few more tricks on her.

When Zijuan and the others saw Daiyu coming out with Gu Yu again, and saw the shy and affectionate expression on Daiyu's face, they knew that the two had made up again, and they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After seeing off the master and servant who had some difficulty walking, Gu Yu couldn't help but touch the emptiness in his sleeve, a bitter smile flashing across his face.

……

“…I’ll embroider one for you tomorrow too. This one is poorly made, you should cut it up.”

"Ah this..."

Seeing Gu Yu hesitate, Daiyu roughly understood the situation and then said coquettishly:

"In that case, I'll help you revise it; how about that counts as half of my contribution?"

Unable to refuse any longer, Gu Yu had no choice but to hand over the ornate but poorly made purse. Seeing Daiyu staring at it intently, Gu Yu was afraid that Daiyu would cut it to shreds the moment she turned around.

……

Unexpectedly, just as the person in charge on the other side had been appeased, Qingwen on the other side became uneasy again. She was just a maid, given to Gu Yu by Granny Lai from the Jia family. In terms of rank, she was not even as high as Xiangling. The only thing she could do was to be good at needlework.

Daiyu and the other three sisters all understood Qingwen's abilities and didn't want to show off their skills before an expert. However, they didn't expect that someone outside would compete with her for something, especially since she seemed to be a young lady from a prominent family. They were so angry that their expressions turned a little off.

Gu Yu was deep in thought when he noticed the girl's expression was off. He could only sigh helplessly and, without saying anything more, simply held her in his arms.

After listening to Qingwen's hesitant questions about her future work, Gu Yu was both amused and exasperated, and felt even more sorry for Xiangling and Qingwen. She had no choice but to call Xiangling over and, in front of them, solemnly declare that she would only have these two maids.

After coaxing the two beaming maids, Gu Yu was exhausted, feeling more tired than if she had vented her anger ten times over. Yet, after dinner, she couldn't fall asleep and started thinking about Daiyu again.

In this life, Daiyu not only has a father, but also her beloved brother who has always taken care of her. Even the plants and trees in the courtyard are taken care of properly, so she doesn't have to be subservient to anyone in the Jia family.

I thought that Daiyu would grow up happily and carefree, but I never expected that the impact of losing her mother at a young age would be so great. Even though I have done this much, she still easily feels uneasy.

Now, standing from an outsider's perspective, Gu Yu sorted out his thoughts and roughly understood why Daiyu had suddenly wanted to hand the child over to him, and felt even more affection for her.

She also lamented that she hadn't paid enough attention before. No matter how well she had arranged things, she had been gone for four years, leaving her alone in this unfamiliar Jia mansion. It was too much to ask of her.

But now, if we want to correct it, we'll probably have to resort to drastic measures... Gu Yu thought for a long time, then smiled mischievously. As the saying goes, a mental illness requires a mental cure. If we can't defile Daiyu's body in a short time, do we have no other way?

The more he thought about it, the more energetic he became. He simply jumped up, blew out the candle in the room, and quietly crept outside to the bedside.

A moment later, a faint groan escaped from the bed, but was quickly covered up. A little while later, another groan broke the silence. After a brief silence, they no longer concealed their groans and gently stretched out their throats in the warm night.

After Gu Yu got up, he did some morning exercises in the courtyard, changed his clothes, and then went to Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Although Qingwen and Xiangling didn't actually go into the alley last night, they were still exhausted from using their hands and mouths. They could only manage to help him change his clothes before Gu Yu coaxed them to go back to sleep.

Gu Yu was just passing by Daoxiang Village where Li Wan lived when she glanced around and saw Jia Lan sitting in the study reading through the open window. She was speechless. What time was it?

I made a point of getting up early. Although I had been exercising for a while, I could see that Jia Lan had been studying for quite some time. Children are naturally sleepy, so wouldn't staying up like this ruin their health?

But if even her own mother, grandfather, and grandmother don't care, how can she care? She had mentioned it twice before, but Li Wan obviously didn't take it to heart, so she couldn't say it again. There's always trouble around a widow's door, so Gu Yu could only shake her head, avoid Daoxiang Village, and head straight for Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Chapter 49 The Girl's Healing (Training) Plan

Actually, the only lively place in the entire Grand View Garden is Baoyu's Yihong Courtyard. If the sisters don't gather together, the birdsong can drown out the human voices.

Gu Yu had just arrived at Xiaoxiang Pavilion when she saw Xueyan unlock the door and yawn slightly. She quickly smiled and told her to open the door quickly.

Xueyan was surprised and delighted that Gu Yu would come to Xiaoxiang Pavilion on his own initiative, and quickly pushed open the door to greet him.

"Why did you come here, sir? Miss and Sister Zijuan are still asleep. I'll go and wake them up right away."

Gu Yu quickly pulled her back, but she was a little puzzled. It was normal for Zijuan not to get up, but Daiyu was usually a light sleeper, so why wasn't she up yet?

When Xueyan heard him ask, she explained the reason. It turned out that after Daiyu returned, she took out the purse and discussed with the two of them for a long time how to modify it. Afraid that removing the original thread would make it even uglier, she had no choice but to patch it up again along the seam. As a result, she stayed for a while and accidentally pricked her finger.

Gu Yu's heart skipped a beat. She quickly took two steps, gently pushed open the door, and quietly went inside.

Xiaoxiang Pavilion, as one of the most prominent buildings in the Grand View Garden, was decorated much better than Pear Blossom Spring Rain Pavilion. Gu Yu added a lot of things for Daiyu and moved them here from the courtyard, making Gu Yu feel both unfamiliar and familiar.

Behind two thin layers of purple gauze, a small figure lay indistinctly, covered by a dark blue silk quilt, revealing only a delicate face.

Gu Yu slowly lifted the hood and couldn't help but smile when she saw Daiyu's obedient sleeping posture. She deliberately pinched her delicate nose gently. Daiyu had been slightly awake when someone lifted the hood, but the next moment a familiar scent came and made her fall back asleep peacefully.

But after a short while, Daiyu felt so suffocated that she was about to pass out. After struggling for a moment, she finally came to her senses and realized that it was Gu Yu who was playing tricks on her.

"Brother Yu? Oh dear~ Get out of here!"

As the temperature gradually rose, Daiyu didn't even wear a bra, only her most intimate undergarment, which exposed her fair and delicate shoulders. As she sat up, Gu Yu was able to see her clearly.

The atmosphere today was quite different from yesterday. The girl's shyness took over again. Daiyu quickly lay down and shrank into the quilt. Gu Yu watched her curl up in the quilt with a smile, then suddenly reached out and rolled her up like a dumpling.

Before Daiyu could speak, Gu Yu pulled her and the quilt into his arms. The thin brocade quilt did nothing to stop Gu Yu, leaving Daiyu like a lamb to the slaughter, powerless to resist.

Daiyu thought he was going to do something naughty again, but after waiting for a long time without him making a move, her racing heartbeat calmed down a bit, and she quickly begged him to put her down.

“If you call me, I’ll put you down.”

"Brother Yu~ Brother Yu~ Brother Yu~ Let me out quickly, or someone might come looking for me and see me."

Daiyu called his name several times in a soft, sweet voice, but her reason sounded somewhat coy. Gu Yu's heart fluttered at the sound, and after she called his name a few more times, he slowly said:

"You called me by the wrong name, little sister... I didn't want you to call me that."

"What is that shouting? Could it be... that it's going to call out 'husband'... oh dear~"

Daiyu was wrapped in the quilt and couldn't even cover her face. She could only let Gu Yu stare at her flushed face, which was steaming hot. Gu Yu didn't expect that Lin Daiyu would be so understanding and decisively canceled his original plan.

"My sister's idea is brilliant. In that case, I have no choice but to comply. Say it a couple of times, hmm?"

Daiyu bit her lower lip, refusing to reply, so Gu Yu pried open her teeth and went to confront the little sweetfish directly:

"Why don't you speak?"

After kissing Daiyu until she was almost breathless, Gu Yu relentlessly urged her to shout. After taking a few light breaths, Daiyu finally blushed and whispered in Gu Yu's ear.

"Husband...husband...my husband—"

Gu Yu's breath hitched, as if hearing celestial music, his ears were suddenly clear, and his whole body trembled, as if his bones had become lighter. He tightened his embrace around the girl, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Good sister...call her a few more times..."

After Daiyu called out, she felt much more at ease, her face filled with happiness. She called out many times, and the two of them enjoyed it immensely.

Gu Yu was afraid of making Daiyu sweat, so he was about to let her out after a while. However, when Daiyu blushed and asked him to leave, he pretended not to hear her, lifted the quilt, and took out the treasures hidden inside.

Gu Yu took Daiyu's hand and examined it carefully. He finally noticed a tiny needle mark on her hand, which looked particularly glaring on her slender fingers. He couldn't help but gently put it in her mouth for her.

"Zijuan is too weak to get up today, so how about I take care of her younger sister instead?"

Daiyu couldn't help but smile. He himself needed Xiangling and the others to serve him, so how could he help her? However, she didn't mention letting Xueyan in, and just blushed and remained silent.

Having made up her mind, Gu Yu went to the wardrobe and picked and chose, finally taking out a new style of gauze dress that had been delivered not long ago, and was about to put it on Daiyu.

Daiyu sat on the bed, letting Gu Yu hold her jade feet. Her cheeks flushed, and she pretended not to notice his actions. After being played with for a while, he put her silk stockings on her.

Once on the ground, Daiyu turned around so that Gu Yu could help her put on her inner garment and outer gauze skirt. Unexpectedly, she felt someone pull her from behind and felt a chill on her chest. Her only protection had been taken away by Gu Yu.

"ah--…"

Daiyu gasped softly, instinctively covering the soft flesh in front of her, her face flushed. She didn't dare to turn around and look at him, only begging Gu Yu to return it to her quickly.

"Brother Yu~ Give it to me quickly!"

Gu Yu couldn't help but lean in and take a couple of breaths, inhaling the delicate fragrance of the young girl. He then wrapped his arms around Daiyu's waist from behind, and chuckled:

"We saw it yesterday, so what's there to be shy about? There's a long road ahead..."

"This...this is different...sob~"

Daiyu felt a little itchy from Gu Yu's hand rubbing against her lower abdomen, and subconsciously twisted her waist. Gu Yu composed himself and let go of her. After all, his goal today was not just to get close to her, but to completely 'heal' Lin Daiyu!

In front of Daiyu, Gu Yu casually tucked her undergarment into her bosom. Gu Yu then helped her put on her inner garment and the gauze skirt. Fortunately, there was a layer of fabric in front to cover her up, so from the outside, no one would be able to tell what was going on inside.

Daiyu couldn't help but pull her collar up a little more. Although she turned around several times and couldn't find any flaws, she still felt awkward and had a vague sense of unease when walking.

After Daiyu spoke with Gu Yu, that wicked man, Gu Yu, adhering to the principle of seeking truth from facts, reached his hands directly into the two hidden gaps at the back of her waist and adjusted the garment for her. Only then did Daiyu understand the ingenious design of the dress.

After teasing Daiyu until she was breathless, Gu Yu carefully observed and tested with his hands, finally discovering that the two points were not obvious protrusions under stimulation. If he hadn't touched them directly, he wouldn't have had time to notice them at all.

But when Gu Yu suggested that they were going out to visit their sisters, Daiyu finally objected. She had initially thought it was just Gu Yu's mischievous joke, but who knew they would have to go out and meet people? What if they were discovered…

Gu Yu coaxed and tricked her for almost half an hour before finally managing to get her to sleep. Afraid that she would run away at the last minute, Gu Yu quickly washed up and ate breakfast while she was still dazed before taking her out the door.

Chapter Fifty: Water Romance

After Daiyu was half-pushed and half-dragged out of Xiaoxiang Pavilion, she finally realized what was happening after walking a few steps and ran back with her face flushed.

Seeing that no one was around, Gu Yu chuckled and put his arm around Daiyu's slender waist. With a quick squeeze, Daiyu blushed and slumped into his arms, her amorous eyes glistening with tears.

"You're just bullying me... Let go of me now—otherwise someone will see..."

Gu Yu couldn't resist kissing her. What noise around them could escape his notice? But her frightened little expression was particularly amusing, and Gu Yu just couldn't resist teasing her.

"Then you're not allowed to run away, or else..."

With a smile, Gu Yu pulled the blue undergarment from her bosom. Before Daiyu could raise her hand to snatch it, she quickly stuffed it back into her sleeve, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"you…!"

Daiyu blushed and couldn't help but stomp her foot, but she was helpless against this lazy good-for-nothing. She couldn't very well write a letter to complain that Gu Yu had stolen her undergarments, could she?

But she didn't want to always go along with him, so she didn't suppress her grievances and her eyes immediately reddened.

"You've become increasingly smug, always trying to humiliate me. I... I'm not coming out!"

Biting her lip, Daiyu still couldn't bear to say anything harsh. She only said that she wouldn't come out with him, then wrapped her arms around her and tried to run back.

Gu Yu was surprised that she cried so easily, and forgot about teasing her anymore, so she quickly revealed her true purpose.

"Alright, alright, little sister, don't cry. If you don't want to go, then don't go. How about just the two of us go boating together? The pear blossoms and spring rain connect to the Huaxu area, enough for us to slowly admire for half a day. Now that the lotus leaves in the water have grown, it's quite charming."

As a famous saying goes, if you want to open a window, you have to say you want to lift the roof; only by compromise can you achieve a win-win situation. Sure enough, upon hearing that she was only alone with Gu Yu, Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief, as if it wasn't unacceptable, and her pace slowed down.

Seeing this, Gu Yu pulled her along, and Daiyu took the step he offered. She only symbolically twisted her hand, then followed him with a slightly flushed face, without mentioning her earlier words about going back.

As Gu Yu accompanied Daiyu back to Pear Blossom Spring Rain, the boat that had been ordered the night before was already prepared. Although this was something the Jia family had prepared long ago to welcome the Imperial Concubine's visit home, none of the servants in the Grand View Garden dared to offend him and had been eagerly helping him bring it over.

Most of the boats in the Grand View Garden were small boats, and Gu Yu didn't intend to borrow the few large boats. However, Daiyu still went up to look at them with some curiosity.

After all, it had been several years since she last took a boat trip to the capital, and that was on a large, stately vessel, quite different from this small, exquisite flower boat. Daiyu entered the cabin, and once she sat on the low couch, it felt as if she could float parallel to the water's surface, easily reaching out to scoop up a handful of clear water.

The small boat in their eyes was actually two zhang long, and according to the way people used to travel by boat, it could fit at least a dozen people inside. However, now it had a table set up, and there was a stove and cabinets all around, making it practically a small floating bedroom.

Without needing the Jia family servants to help row the boat, Gu Yu had already instructed the maids and servants in his household to come and wait early in the morning. Therefore, once he entered, he no longer needed to hide himself. After instructing the maids outside to start the boat, Gu Yu sat on the couch and embraced Daiyu from behind.

Daiyu's body stiffened, then went limp in Gu Yu's arms, sniffing his pleasant fragrance and squinting her eyes, enjoying the atmosphere of their time alone.