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Ruan Yu glanced at her lightly, the scent of the cigar in his hand slowly dispersing in the air. She watched his figure gradually disappear at the end of the corridor, and suddenly felt surrounded by fear. Leaning against the milky white railing, she slowly exhaled.
Jie Xiang finally stood up, her eyes glistening with moisture. She quietly looked at Jie Xiang's beautiful face, which appeared both exquisite and pitiful under the light. Her heart felt heavy as she asked directly, "Jie Xiang, why do you still stay here when he is so cruel?"
Startled, she looked around and realized Ruan Yu was no longer beside her. She lowered her voice, saying, "I... I don't think the young master is cruel; he treats us very well. We are happy to serve him."
She looked at Jie Xiang calmly, Rose-Colored Lips tightly pressed together, standing tall and embodying grace and youth. Jie Xiang was taken aback when she felt Cheng Mo Su Qinliang's hand resting on her shoulder. That unspoken care made her eyes moisten involuntarily as she lowered her long lashes and said, "Madam, the young master has issued a warrant for all of us. If we step out of the Ruan family even a little, we will be caught by those waiting outside for the bounty."
Cheng Mo furrowed her brows; it turned out Ruan Yu had been dealing with them in this way all along. Suddenly inspired, Water Eyes shimmered as she asked, "Have any of you tried to escape?"
"Yes, I have a sister named Lian Qiao who once attempted to run away but was naturally caught by those outside. The young master was not unreasonable; he paid the agreed amount to the person who brought her back. Lian Qiao initially planned to keep trying to escape until the young master could no longer afford the bounty. Little did she expect that he would use torture methods on her like those used during interrogations; she lost her life that way."
She felt a wave of nausea rising in her stomach; the floral patterns on her pale blue nightgown became indistinct. Her fair Fingertips gripped the railing as her delicate palm covered her small face, stifling herself from vomiting. The monster she had inadvertently saved turned out to be such a tyrant.
Jie Xiang observed her expression and asked, "Madam, after being with the young master for so long, hasn't he ever touched you?"
Her face flushed slightly as Water-colored Eyes swept over the intricately carved beams above. She quietly gazed out at the tranquil night outside, wishing to escape this place quickly but froze upon hearing Jie Xiang's words. Although Ruan Yu was ruthless towards others, he had indeed treated her well; though he had been flirtatious with her, it was always within limits and had not caused her any substantial harm.
She shook her head with a faint smile on her lips. Jie Xiang understood and smiled back at her. "This is truly strange; everyone knows my young master is charming and spends every night among flowers. He values you so much; it seems he has genuinely developed feelings for you. Perhaps..." Jie Xiang paused and listened intently, "perhaps you could change his character."
"Me?"
"Isn't that right? If the young master could show some mercy, we might not have to live in such dire straits." A hint of joy appeared on Jie Xiang's face, causing her to pause in surprise. Listening to Jie Xiang's words felt like being asked to be Tang Seng and reform that stubborn Monkey King. The thought made her unconsciously laugh aloud, piquing Jie Xiang's curiosity.
She turned her back, her water-colored eyes tinged with the depth of the night, and softly said, "I'm going back to rest now."
"Yes, madam, please take care. I... I also have to go to the young master's room for punishment." Jiexiang's voice grew softer until it completely faded away.
Cheng Mo Su looked at her swollen eyes and thought that this matter originated from herself; how could she stand by and do nothing? She turned her delicate wrist, the pearl bracelet radiating a pure glow. Her rose-colored lips parted slightly as she said, "I'll accompany you. With me by your side, Ruan Yu won't dare to do anything."
Jiexiang's face lit up with joy as she hurriedly led Cheng Mo Su to Ruan Yu's room. She slightly lifted the curtain, and a strong smell of smoke rushed toward them. She frowned; although Shaoyi also smoked, he usually avoided doing so in front of her, so this sudden scent made her feel a bit dizzy.
Ruan Yu's room was extremely dim. Once her eyes adjusted to the light, she could vaguely see a figure sitting behind a screen. A painting of the Thousand-Handed Guanyin hung on the wall, looking particularly eerie in the night, causing her to involuntarily gasp and take a step back, accidentally stepping on Jiexiang's delicate foot, which made Jiexiang let out a soft yelp.
This caught Ruan Yu's attention. He turned his eyes and fixed his gaze on the two beautiful women before him. After pausing briefly on them, he said to Cheng Mo Su, "What are you doing here? I only asked Jiexiang to be punished; do you want to taste my punishment as well?"
"I just want you not to treat Jiexiang like this; I mean no harm." She took a few steps forward, her water-colored eyes quietly locking onto his narrow ones. She slightly raised her chin, resembling a magnolia flower—pure and elegant.
He smirked and replied nonchalantly, "Fine, as long as you accept the punishment for her, I'll let her off today."
"What kind of punishment?" She frowned and asked.
"I'll tell you once you agree." Ruan Yu leaned back casually with his legs crossed. She felt something stir within her as if she understood something and nodded in agreement. "Alright, I agree."
He seemed surprised that she would agree so easily and said in astonishment, "Aren't you afraid I'll make you do something difficult?"
She smiled lightly; her gentle voice carried an understanding tone mixed with fragrance and coolness. "I've been with you for so long; you've never put me in a difficult position. I believe today will be no different."
It seemed that her thoughts had been seen through. He curled his lips into a slight smile, slowly rising to his feet and raising his hand. "Jie Xiang, this is no longer your concern. You can leave."
"Yes." Jie Xiang lowered her gaze and quickly shut the door behind her.
Ruan Yu walked to his side. In the dark room, their breaths were unusually close. His gaze wove into a dense net, attempting to trap her body and mind. A hint of clarity shimmered in her water-colored eyes, and the concentrated color made him shiver. Cheng Mo Su didn't seem as frightened as he had imagined.
His narrow eyes held a menacing intensity as he grasped her delicate wrist tightly, staring at her intently. She suddenly felt that the surrounding tranquility had completely faded away, replaced by a distant noise that grew closer. He pressed her against the cold wall, his smile hot and fervent. "Su Er, you brought this upon yourself; I didn't force you."
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