novelaction Chapter 110 Who is the Good Man?
Chapter 110 Who is the Good Man?
Chapter 110
Marquis Zhongyong stood alone for a long time, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he sighed softly and left.
Afraid of being discovered, Luo Shuiyao didn't dare to move. She waited for another incense stick of time, making sure no one was around before she tried to leave.
Unexpectedly, her legs had gone numb from standing for so long. As soon as she lifted her legs, she fell forward uncontrollably.
Ye Yunzhou was quick-witted and quick-handed. He grabbed her arm and, with a little force, pulled her into his arms.
"Are you okay?" Ye Yunzhou looked at her with a hint of imperceptible worry in his tone.
Luo Shuiyao was held in his arms, and replied with a grin: "Not very good."
The worry on Ye Yunzhou's face deepened a little.
He picked up Luo Shuiyao by the waist. Luo Shuiyao was startled by his sudden action and almost forgot about her stiff and numb legs. She struggled and said, "What are you doing?"
Ye Yunzhou carried her to the rockery where they had sat before and sat down. "Don't move around, and stay still. I'll massage you for a while, and the discomfort will surely disappear."
Then he squatted on the ground and pressed the acupoints on her calves with his fingers.
Luo Shuiyao pursed her dry lips and gave up the idea of struggling. She has always been a pragmatic person. Why would she make herself suffer if she could be more comfortable?
Watching his fingers gently press her calf, the uncomfortable feeling seemed to ease a little. She moved her legs slightly, feeling much better, and stretched out her other leg in front of him.
Because she was sitting at this moment, the leg stretched out in front of Ye Yunzhou was just at her knee, or a little above the knee. When Ye Yunzhou saw her stretched out leg, his hand froze slightly.
He raised his head and glanced at Luo Shuiyao with an inexplicable expression. Because of the complicated look in his eyes, Luo Shuiyao thought he was angry and unwilling to help. She was about to retract her leg, but Ye Yunzhou took the lead and reached out to press her knee.
At this moment, Ye Yunzhou not only pressed her calves, but also her knees and the surrounding area. Luo Shuiyao felt the numbness and discomfort in her legs gradually dissipate, and then she realized that something was wrong.
So, his strange expression just now was because he was hesitant about whether to touch her above the knees, right? Thinking of this, she glanced over awkwardly, only to see the glaring pool of blood not far away.
The beautiful mood just now disappeared in an instant, and I couldn't help but sigh that life was really not easy for women in ancient times!
Despite her feelings, Luo Shuiyao was powerless to do anything. This was how society was. The only thing she could do was to make sure she wasn't the one being eaten. That was all.
Luo Shuiyao lowered her eyes, watching Ye Yunzhou still concentrating on pressing her acupuncture points. She looked at him carefully, only to see that he had a high nose bridge, sword-like eyebrows slanting into his temples, deep eyes, curled eyelashes, and a tightly pursed mouth, making it impossible to tell what his expression was.
By the moonlight, his face looks even more handsome.
Ye Yunzhou lowered his head and carefully massaged the acupuncture points on her legs. Noticing her gaze, he continued to massage and asked, "What's wrong?"
It was really embarrassing to be caught peeking at someone. Luo Shuiyao looked away awkwardly. "I feel better now. Let's go."
She sat there, feeling uneasy. After all, someone had just died here, someone's leg was broken, and it was also the scene of someone else's affair. Her mind was full of those scenes. Now that her legs felt less numb, she wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.
Ye Yunzhou's movements froze slightly, he said "OK", and stood up.
Luo Shuiyao jumped off the stone and stepped hard. She felt that her legs, which were almost broken, had completely recovered.
"Let's go." She gave Ye Yunzhou a grateful smile.
The two walked back in silence. Luo Shuiyao glanced at Ye Yunzhou's profile and asked him carefully, "Do you know this Aunt Mei?"
Ye Yunzhou lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze passing over the curiosity on her face. Then, he turned his head and continued walking forward, his voice calm and unperturbed. "My mother suffered a setback after giving birth to me, and she couldn't conceive again for three years. This Concubine Mei was given to my father as a concubine by my grandmother."
"Because of this, my father and mother had a quarrel for a while. Later, Ah Xing was born, and from then on, my father never went to Mei's room again. She lived in the small courtyard at the southernmost end of the mansion and rarely came out. I think my father almost forgot about her."
Luo Shuiyao nodded gently. She was genuinely curious. The original novel never mentioned this Concubine Mei. She wondered if she simply didn't exist, or if she simply wasn't described. However, it was truly strange that a beautiful girl, becoming a concubine and then being forgotten for over a decade, hadn't gone insane.
Listening to the conversation between Concubine Mei and the man, it's clear they've been secretly having an affair in this mansion for quite some time. Concubine Mei must have been a clever woman, yet even when the Marquis was about to let her go, she chose to commit suicide. It's truly heartbreaking to see such a vibrant life lost. Life truly is as fragile as paper!
However, she had never thought that the Marquis of Zhongyong actually had a concubine. You know, whether in the original novel or now, the Marquis of Zhongyong is always a good man who loves his wife.
But think about it, in the original novel, the hero also had a cousin who had multiple mistresses. Even so, both in the book and outside the book, people still say that he is a good man who loves his wife. The standard of a good man in ancient times was really low!
Luo Shuiyao was lost in thought as she didn't say anything else on the way. She just followed Ye Yunzhou's footsteps silently all the way back to Chunhua Courtyard.
When they arrived at the courtyard gate, Luo Shuiyao turned around and saluted him. She sincerely thanked Ye Yunzhou today. He really helped her a lot tonight.
Ye Yunzhou nodded slightly, "Okay, go in quickly."
Luo Shuiyao nodded, then walked into the yard.
The two of them simultaneously put aside the embarrassing incident in the rockery. Ye Yunzhou saw her enter the house and then walked towards his own yard.
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The atmosphere in Minghua Hall was extremely tense at this time.
The maids and servants all hung their heads, not daring to breathe. The entire courtyard was filled with an oppressive atmosphere, as if the air had frozen.
Inside the house, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, for once, lost his temper at his wife. "She's just a concubine. If you don't like her, just let her go home. Why are you plotting against her like this?"
Marquis Zhongyong naturally had no feelings for that concubine. If his wife really couldn't tolerate her, she could have discussed with him and let her go instead of resorting to such shameful means.