Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 363 - 199: Refuse to Admit Death

Gu Chengyi hung his head, his clothes in disarray, as if they were thrown on in a hurry. Even his hair was tangled, and Wang Yue’s condition was even worse than Gu Chengyi’s.

The collar of her clothes was open, revealing the red drawstring of her undergarment inside. Her face had clearly been slapped several times, now red and swollen.

Gu Chengyu hadn’t looked closely before, but now he noticed several scratch marks from fingernails on Gu Chengyi’s lowered face.

After just a couple of glances, Gu Chengyu no longer paid attention. Anyway, his uncle was in charge, so as long as no one’s life was at risk, he would quietly observe the situation.

However, just as Gu Chengyu wanted to avoid the trouble, the Yang Family wouldn’t let him off the hook.

Gu Chengyu simply sat there, yet there was a natural aura of authority about him. Especially with Ming Mo and Ming Yan standing behind him, each holding a sword. Standing to his left and right, they invisibly added to Gu Chengyu’s imposing presence.

The Yang Family members couldn’t help but hunch their backs, and even the originally aggressive questioning turned into polite inquiries.

"Mr. Scholar! Look at this, how should we deal with this issue with your second brother?" It was the Clan Leader of the Yang Family speaking, who was a direct uncle to Yang Laosan, and well-liked in the village.

"Yang Clan Leader! The Gu Family’s Clan Leader will naturally handle this matter, if you have any concerns, talk to him!"

Gu Chengyu’s demeanor was indifferent, leaving the Yang Family puzzled. Was he really willing to stand by while his own second brother was in trouble?

Gu Chengyi had been hit several times earlier, somewhat dazed, but now he suddenly heard Gu Chengyu’s voice.

He looked up, and indeed it was Gu Chengyu. He felt extremely regretful in his heart, blaming Wang Yue for his predicament!

He had already stopped seeing Wang Yue, but just a few months ago, after drinking at someone else’s house, he ran into Wang Yue on the road. Somehow, he recalled their past tender moments.

What followed was like dry wood meeting a raging fire, and their relationship continued until now.

Seeing Gu Chengyu leisurely sitting in the chair while he was tied up and thrown on the ground, how could he not be resentful?

When Gu Chengyu glanced over, he met Gu Chengyi’s eyes. The look of regret and indignation on Gu Chengyi’s face was something Gu Chengyu was used to. His second brother would never reflect on himself; he was stuck in a dead end, with no way out.

Does Wang Yue regret it now? If there’s regret, it’s certainly there, but she regrets not using Gu Chengyi sooner to escape the Yang Family.

Initially, she had a plan and was about to execute it when the Yang Family caught her in bed. Looking back on that morning, it felt like a nightmare.

Yang and Yang the Second barged in and pulled off their quilt. She had returned from town and was intimate with Gu Chengyi for more than an hour, utterly exhausted, and then they both fell asleep.

At that time, not wearing a stitch of clothing, she was dragged out of bed by Yang’s mother.

Then, Yang’s mother ordered Yang and Yang the Second to tie them up and take them to the river to drown in a pig cage.

She was terrified, with not a thread on her body, tied up by the Yang Family like that. Yang and Yang the Second took advantage of her while binding her.

The clothes she wore now were put on her by an old woman in the village who thought it was inappropriate and had the Yang Family watch while dressing her. Her body had been seen by countless people, and she felt utterly disgraced.

The Yang Family was stunned, why was it not being dealt with? They looked at each other; the rumors about a bad relationship between the brothers in the village seemed true. But if Gu Chengyu didn’t care, who could they turn to for benefits?

"Yang Clan Leader, everyone knows about this matter. Now, how do you want to solve it? Tell us!" The Gu Family was in a passive position, but as long as the Yang Family had demands, Gu Chengyi’s life could be spared.

With a scholar in their clan, Uncle Gu stood firm and straight, and spoke with much confidence and authority.

Gu Chengyu was considering, as the Gu Family ancestors were just farmers, they hadn’t established any clan rules. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

It seemed after this incident, he’d need to discuss with Uncle Gu that without rules, nothing could be accomplished. Without punishment, there would only be repeated mistakes, and clan members must follow the rules.

Yang Clan Leader hesitated, glancing at Gu Chengyu, noticing the latter’s lowered brow, pondering who knows what. He looked again at Mr. Gu, who was also resting with closed eyes, unsure of the Gu Family’s stance.

The brothers might not get along, but a father is always a father! Earlier that morning, Gu Changqing was frantic, so why was he calm now? Could it be because the scholar son had returned, providing backbone?

But even with the scholar’s support, they weren’t afraid, their Yang Family had the rightful position wherever they go.

Gu Chengyi hadn’t shown respect for their Yang Family, wasn’t he relying on the Gu Family having a scholar? If they didn’t meet their demands today, they wouldn’t let it go!

"Mrs. Wang! Speak, when did you and Gu Chengyi get together?"

Yang Clan Leader kicked the fallen Wang Yue, causing her to grimace in pain, sobering her up a bit.

She moaned, about to speak.

"We didn’t have anything between us, I was at home enjoying a drink, preparing to sober up outside when she tricked me. I mistook her for my wife, He! I’m truly wronged!"

Gu Chengyi knew he couldn’t let Wang Yue speak, he had to push the blame.

Besides, it was Wang Yue who seduced him, otherwise, he wouldn’t have looked at her, so he felt no guilt.

"I haven’t asked you yet! Mrs. Wang speaks first." Yang Clan Leader knew Gu Chengyi was sly, naturally starting with Wang Yue. With women, a few words of intimidation would surely reveal everything.

Hearing Gu Chengyi’s words, Wang Yue’s heart turned cold. She also knew she couldn’t rely on men, but at this point, he intended to get away cleanly.

Gu Chengyi had already thought of a strategy, he rehearsed it in his mind before, and resolutely refused to admit anything.

"Why can’t I speak first? Are you colluding with Wang Yue to frame me? I was drunk and she led me to her bed, I don’t even know what happened, then the Yang Family caught me in bed, isn’t this a setup?"

"You’re just eyeing our Gu Family’s money, hoping to extort some silver, aren’t you?" Gu Chengyi looked furious, as if suffering a great injustice.

Gu Chengyu was startled. He hadn’t expected Gu Chengyi to deny everything; the Gu Family would undoubtedly protect him, and the Yang Family didn’t want his life, so why shirk responsibility like this?

By doing so, Wang Yue was obviously the scapegoat. Gu Chengyu didn’t feel sorry for Wang Yue, but he was chilled by how Gu Chengyi mercilessly cast her aside. If an outsider feels this way, how much more so for Wang Yue.

"Gu Chengyi, how shameless! You want to abandon me? I won’t let you get your way." Wang Yue, with disheveled hair, looked at Gu Chengyi first in disbelief, then in intense anger.