Chapter 817: Lucky Break

Qin San Lang held a piece of gray cloth in his hand, using it to cover himself and Gu Jinli as they observed the happenings in the courtyard.

The Tong Vice Magistrate’s place was guarded by Protectors, making it much more dangerous than Gan’s Mansion on Moxiang Street. However, Qin San Lang was highly skilled and Gu Jinli had training and experience in setting ambushes in the wild. With You An’s help, they managed to hide here before the Old Gu Family people returned.

Earlier, when Gu Jinli said she wanted to come see the commotion at the Tong Vice Magistrate’s, Qin San Lang thought it was risky and didn’t want her to come. But at this moment, he was delighted, because she was hiding under the gray cloth he was holding, protected by his arm.

This was the closest the two had ever been to each other; so close that he could feel the warmth from her body and hear the faint sound of her heartbeat.

Gu Jinli, afraid of being discovered, didn’t immediately tell Qin San Lang about her suspicions, but continued watching the commotion in the courtyard.

Steward Yue stepped down the stairs and said to Old Master Gan, who was kneeling on the ground, "Old Master Gan, tonight the mansion is chaotic, so we won’t keep you. Take that woman with you and leave."

Old Master Gan was shocked, "You’re letting us go already?"

This was such a major incident, though it was caused by Gu Youwen sleeping with women. But earlier, Lord Lai had seemed like he wanted to eat him alive, now suddenly letting him go home?

Steward Yue nodded, "Yes, although your Gan Family is at fault, Lord Lai is a reasonable person and wouldn’t misuse punishment on you."

However...

Steward Yue glanced toward Yan Qin and said, "Since that woman was bought by your family, Old Master Gan should know how to handle it."

The trouble caused by Gu Youwen was too great, someone needed to die for Lord Lai to relieve his anger.

"Yes, yes, I understand, Steward Yue, don’t worry." After thanking Steward Yue, Old Master Gan immediately grabbed Yan Qin and dragged her toward the mansion’s exit.

Yan Qin sobbed, looking at Gu Youlu with eyes full of helplessness and weakness, making Gu Youlu infatuated.

After Steward Yue entered Gu Youwen’s room, he immediately chased after them.

Watching this made Gu Jinli’s mouth twitch; Gu Youlu was really quite despicable, not even sparing a woman his brother had slept with.

...

Old Master Gan fled from the Tong Vice Magistrate’s mansion as if it were life-threatening, and once out of the gates, he slapped Yan Qin with his hand, "Bitch, how did you serve him? Could it be you used some strong drug that caused Lord Gu to fall ill?"

There are many causes for a man’s sudden illness, and overdosing on medication is one of them. He had already given Gu Youwen some enhancing drug; if Yan Qin had used more, it could have harmed Gu Youwen.

Yan Qin cried, "No, I was serving Lord Gu as per your instructions, how could I know Lord Gu would, sob sob sob..."

Already agitated, Old Master Gan saw Yan Qin crying again and raised his hand to hit her, but it was quickly caught by Gu Youlu, who kicked him, flipping him over.

Gu Youlu acted like a hero, holding Yan Qin and saving her from danger, looking down at her, "Lady, don’t be afraid, I’m here, that Gan won’t dare bully you."

Yan Qin almost laughed inside; Gu Youlu really was lustful, falling right into her trap.

Yan Qin took the opportunity to snuggle into Gu Youlu’s arms, tears in her eyes, looking at Gu Youlu with admiration and love, "Elder Lu San, you saved my life~"

The word "life" had a lilting tone that made Gu Youlu shiver, damn, no wonder she came from Jiangnan, she’s enticing!

Old Master Gan wasn’t angry when flipped onto the ground. Seeing Gu Youlu protecting Yan Qin, he was overjoyed, hurriedly apologizing, "Forgive me, Elder Lu San, I wasn’t sincerely trying to lay a hand on Lady Yan Qin, today’s matter was too serious, I had to do something for Lord Lai."

Gu Youlu relished Yan Qin’s admiration, saying to Old Master Gan, "Lady Yan Qin isn’t to blame for today’s events. As for Uncle Lai, don’t worry, he cares for me as much as my brother, he won’t trouble you."

These words were clear enough; if Old Master Gan still didn’t know what to do, he was a fool!

Old Master Gan hurriedly got up, handing two contracts to Gu Youlu, "Elder Lu San, magnanimous with the courage of a hero, I’ll entrust Yan Qin to your care from now on. These are her indenture and the house contract for the Moxiang Street mansion, keep them, and visit Yan Qin from time to time."

Gu Youlu was unreserved in accepting them, telling Old Master Gan, "Smart decision."

He looked at a nearby mule cart, "Is this your Gan Family’s mule cart?"

Old Master Gan shook his head, "It’s now Elder Lu San’s mule cart."

Hearing this, Gu Youlu laughed heartily, "Old Master Gan certainly knows how to handle things. Qin’er, come, I’ll take you back."

With those words, he embraced Yan Qin and got on the mule cart.

The driver, a Gan Family servant, originally came to pick up Old Master Gan, but seeing him desperately waving, smartly drove away, taking Gu Youlu and Yan Qin to the Moxiang Street mansion.

Gu Youlu was even more shameless than Gu Youwen, unable to resist dealing with Yan Qin in the cart, but he wasn’t poisoned, hence didn’t fall ill.

Yan Qin was thoroughly disgusted with the Old Gu Family men, wondering what kind of family produces such impatient men? Are their wives all dead?

Gu Youlu didn’t dare stay at the mansion overnight. After being satisfied, he sent Yan Qin inside and had the driver take him back to the Tong Vice Magistrate’s mansion.

When he returned, he bumped into Gu Youfu and Gu Chengli.

"Second Brother, you’re back, let’s go inside together." Gu Youlu was in a great mood after his indulgence, greeting Gu Youfu happily.

"Yes, let’s go see Big Brother together." Gu Youfu had been lucky; although Gu Jinli had poisoned him with mountain god mushroom, he narrowly avoided disaster by not having enough silver to sleep with a prostitute.

Seeing Gu Youfu return unharmed made Gu Jinli grind her teeth in anger; he didn’t fall ill. Fine, she would find a more vicious poison for him next time.

Gu Jinli had no fondness for Gu Youfu’s family; although they weren’t favored by Granny Gu, they were cruel-hearted. During the famine, his family plotted against hers, and replaced her family’s handprint on the indenture. Gu Rong deceived her sister, almost causing Fatty Ding to capture her sister.

Qin San Lang knew she deeply resented the Old Gu Family, but as dawn approached, staying longer meant they’d be discovered. He whispered in her ear, "Let’s head back, find a chance tomorrow."

Gu Jinli nodded, responding softly, "Let’s go."

They waited until Zhu Wu left, then used the gray cloth for cover, slowly climbed down from the roof, arriving at the courtyard wall, waiting for patrolling guards to pass, then climbed the tree by the wall, escaping the Tong Vice Magistrate’s mansion to meet with You An’s group, and left together.

Gu Jinli’s family had a mansion in the Prefecture City, though they rarely stayed there.

Xiao Ji and several "Fish" guarded the mansion, and upon seeing Gu Jinli return, quickly ran over, saying, "Young Master, you’re finally back, if you hadn’t returned soon, I’d have died of fright."