Gu Mohan glanced sideways at the woman beside him, Feng Lingxue.
It was very quiet in the luxurious carriage. Gu Mohan's handsome face was cast in the dim light and he smiled. "Feng, the North Duke sent Feng Lihen over with you this time. Feng Lihen is going to marry the West Duke, Lu Yeming's biological sister, who is also my Mrs Gu. You will probably become my new Mrs Gu after my divorce. Old Master Feng is a schemer. He's thinking of a marriage alliance with the West Duke, but at the same time, he's thinking of using my empire's wealth for his own use. Am I right?"
Feng Lingxue nodded. "That's right."
"Then how can I trust you completely? Will you abandon your father and brother and choose to stand on my side?"
Feng Lingxue looked at Gu Mohan. His deep and narrow eyes were cold and sharp like an eagle's, as if they were going to pierce through her.
Feng Lingxue didn't have any expression on her face. She met his gaze calmly. "President Gu, do you know what kind of person I am?"
Gu Mohan raised his brows. "The illegitimate daughter of the Feng family. You were sold into Ah Jiao's Room since you were young. You also know how to climb up the ladder. You became the top hostess there at the age of 12, seducing many high ranking officials with your seductive skills. They spent a lot of money on you just to make you smile."
"Then did I seduce President Gu?" Feng Lingxue asked.
Gu Mohan let out a low laugh. "I'm sorry, I'll only love my wife in this life."
"See, I didn't seduce President Gu, so I'm destined to fail the mission." Feng Lingxue looked out the window at the dark night sky. "I'm not as lucky as Mrs Gu. Although the North Duke is my father, he was a playboy when he was young and had many illegitimate children. Feng Lihen and I are just two of them.
"My birth mother was thrown into the army camp by the North Duchess to be a prostitute right after giving birth to me. Not long after, she was raped to death. I was sold into Ah Jiao's Room from a young age to learn how to serve men. I don't have a father and Feng Lihen isn't my biological brother."
Feng Lingxue's eyes were cold and sharp. "I've been thinking about how to survive since I was young, how to make my life better. Look, I didn't manage to seduce President Gu and to North Duke, I'm just a useless chess piece. I don't know how he's going to kill me in the future. I don't like the feeling of being helpless and waiting for death. I want to take the initiative. I believe that if I join forces with President Gu, we won't lose."
Gu Mohan's thin lips curved upwards. From the first time he saw Feng Lingxue, he knew that this woman had a strong will to live.
"Are you sure you can get the antidote?"
"Don't worry, as long as President Gu and Mrs Gu get a divorce, my brother will bring Mrs Gu back to the country and I'll be summoned back to the North Duke's palace. I'll have my ways to get the antidote then."
Gu Mohan nodded.
"President Gu, when are you going to get a divorce?"
Gu Mohan's almond-shaped eyes became unfathomable. After a long while, he pursed his lips and said, "Tomorrow."
The next morning.
Tang Mo 'er slowly opened her eyes. She looked at the chandelier above her head and after a few seconds, she turned around. She was in a room in the Gu family villa.
She couldn't remember anything about what had happened last night.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. A servant said from outside, "Madam, there's a guest."
Who was here so early in the morning?
"Alright, I'll be right there."
Tang Mo 'er quickly got off the bed and entered the bathroom to wash up. She changed her clothes and left the house.
There was a tall and handsome figure standing in the living room, it was extremely familiar.
Tang Mo 'er's eyes lit up, her delicate face instantly filled with joy and tenderness. "Yeming, why are you back?"
It was her younger brother, Lu Yeming.
Ever since their parents passed away, the siblings hadn't seen each other for almost a year.
Lu Yeming turned around and looked at Tang Mo 'er, who was walking down the stairs.
Time passed quickly. The once handsome young Tang Chenyi had already transformed into the current West Duke, Lu Yeming. His features, which had been drawn by an artist, had become so perfect that it was as though he had been dissected.
His eyebrows were straight and his almond-shaped eyes were cold. After so many years of being in the arena of power, he exuded an extremely sharp aura and a powerful aura that a person of high status should have.
"Elder Sister," Lu Yeming called out.
Only when he was facing his elder sister would his handsome face reveal some warmth.
Tang Mo 'er ran over and hugged Lu Yeming.
Her younger brother had grown so tall now. He was 1.87m tall and with his aura, it was as though she was the younger sister and he was the older brother.
Lu Yeming hugged Tang Mo 'er and stroked her hair. "What's wrong? Did Gu Mohan bully you?"
Tang Mo 'er's eyes reddened and she quickly shook her head. "No, don't spout nonsense."
Lu Yeming's cold almond-shaped eyes were a little hazy. "There are many men in this world. If Gu Mohan doesn't treat you well, just dump him. I'll take care of you for the rest of your life."
Aiyaya, she hadn't expected such heartwarming words from such an aloof younger brother.
Tang Mo 'er felt her heart warm up and she quickly pushed Lu Yeming away. "You should take care of your wife. That's right, Yeming, have you met anyone you like? Although we don't have parents anymore, you still have Elder Sister. Elder Sister will help you chase after your wife."
Lu Yeming's handsome features were indifferent. He turned around and said, "Elder Sister, let me introduce a friend to you. He's the son of the South Duke, Xuan Ying."
It was only then that Tang Mo 'er noticed that there was someone standing behind Lu Yeming. She lifted her eyes to look and her pupils contracted.
Xuan Ying wore a silver mask on one side of his face, only revealing the left side of his face. But the left side of his face was extremely handsome and it made women want to scream.
In the war of power, the daughter of the East Duke, Ye Ruge, the son of the South Duke, Xuan Ying, the son of the West Duke, Lu Yeming, and the son of the North Duke, Feng Lihen.
At this moment, the door of the villa was pushed open and a gust of cold air invaded the room.
Tang Mo 'er lifted her eyes and saw a tall and handsome figure walking in. It was Gu Mohan.
Gu Mohan had returned.
But there was a woman beside him, Feng Lingxue.
Tang Mo 'er froze. He had actually brought this woman home?
Lu Yeming's cold almond-shaped eyes swept over Feng Lingxue before landing on Gu Mohan. He wanted to go forward.
But a soft hand held him back in time. Tang Mo 'er shook her head and turned to go upstairs. "Gu Mohan, come with me. Let's have a good talk."
What needed to be solved had to be solved eventually.
There were too many people in the living room, so she waited for Gu Mohan in the study.
Gu Mohan glanced at Lu Yeming and went upstairs.
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