After Spending a Passionate Night with the Eldest Princess - Chapter 15

In the carriage behind them.

Guo Xiaowu suddenly heard a familiar voice. Then the procession stopped.

Startled and suspicious, she lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. With just one glance, she abruptly leaned back.

It really was Second Brother! Why was Second Brother here?

It was over. He couldn’t have come to catch her and bring her back, could he?

He definitely had. Second Brother was always good at currying favor with Father and Grandmother. He must be planning to drag her back and claim credit.

Don’t panic. Don’t panic.

Right—she was now someone the Eldest Princess wanted to bring back to the capital.

But the Eldest Princess had no reason to detain her in the first place. If she learned her identity from Second Brother, she would have even less reason to keep her.

After all, their father was Prince Chang Guo, whose military achievements were illustrious.

The Eldest Princess definitely would not fall out with Prince Chang Guo for her sake.

The more Guo Xiaowu thought about it, the more panicked she became. At a complete loss, she hurriedly shook awake the only person beside her she could discuss this with.

Xin Yuan had been sleeping soundly. After being woken up, she was a little impatient. “What is it now? If it’s not something serious, don’t bother me.”

She needed to sleep properly now so she would have the energy to stay up tonight.

Guo Xiaowu said anxiously, “It is serious. Something big happened. My second brother came to catch me.”

Seeing her flustered expression, Xin Yuan rubbed her brow to wake herself up and sat up.

“What exactly is going on?”

“Just now, I heard someone asking to see Miss Qin. The voice sounded familiar. When I saw that the procession had stopped, I secretly took a look and saw my second brother. What should I do now?”

Guo Xiaowu was so anxious that cold sweat covered her forehead. Not to mention that the Eldest Princess had so many guards, Second Brother definitely had not come alone either. She was doomed.

Xin Yuan was puzzled. “Why are you afraid of your second brother?”

Guo Xiaowu sighed softly and explained, “You don’t know this, but although my second brother looks like a proper person on the surface, his nature is more selfish than anyone else’s. He has always known how to flatter my father and grandmother, and he never cares about sibling affection. This time, he definitely came to capture me and bring me back to complete the marriage.”

She did not want to marry that old man whose first wife had died and who already had a crowd of concubines. She especially did not want to become a grandmother the moment she married over. That old man’s grandson was almost the same age as her.

But no one in that family cared about what she thought.

“Don’t panic yet. Let’s see how things go.” Xin Yuan lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. She saw that Young Master Guo, who had been following them from behind, was standing beside the carriage in front, while Miss Qin was getting down from the carriage.

Xin Yuan shifted slightly to the side and confirmed, “That Young Master Guo is your second brother?”

Guo Xiaowu quickly nodded.

Xin Yuan thought for a moment, then smiled. “He’s looking for his younger sister, but you’re a man right now. Just pretend you don’t know him.”

There were no identity cards or photos in ancient times. Identity documents did not have portraits either. Especially since Guo Xiaowu was currently disguised as a man. As long as she refused to admit it, what could Young Master Guo do?

But Guo Xiaowu could not smile. “Will that work?”

“Your second brother only brought a dozen or so guards. First, he has no family or friends to testify. Second, he has no local officials to verify your identity. I think it’s possible.” Xin Yuan gave her a reassuring look and continued analyzing, “And isn’t Miss Qin still here? As long as she helps you, can your second brother really snatch you away?”

Even if he tried, he would not win. Miss Qin had brought nearly two hundred guards.

Guo Xiaowu froze slightly, then shook her head. “I’m only afraid that if Miss Qin learns my second brother’s identity, she won’t help me.”

Even if the Eldest Princess was not afraid of offending her father, she would not get involved with Prince Chang Guo for the sake of someone unrelated, would she?

Xin Yuan frowned slightly, her eyes shifting. “As long as you don’t acknowledge Young Master Guo as your second brother, that will be enough. As for Miss Qin, I can try to persuade her to help you. But I have one condition. If I ever ask you for help in the future, you must help me unconditionally.”

In this procession, she was isolated and without support. Guo Xiaowu was the only person she could come into contact with who might possibly become an ally.

An alliance with conditions would make people feel more at ease. She had to seize this opportunity.

Of course, that was only one reason. She had two other reasons for deciding to help Guo Xiaowu.

First, she had a fairly accurate eye for people and felt Guo Xiaowu was someone worth befriending. Second, she did not approve of ancient arranged marriages, especially when Guo Xiaowu was being married off to an old man old enough to be her grandfather.

If she could help this sister, save someone, and help herself at the same time, it would be worth it.

Guo Xiaowu stared at her for a moment, then gritted her teeth and agreed. “Fine. As long as it doesn’t involve breaking the law or committing crimes, if you ever need me in the future, just call on me.”

No sooner had they reached an agreement than Tang Er came to call them.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded at each other, then got out of the carriage together and walked over.

Miss Qin said concisely, “This Young Master Guo claims to be your elder brother. Do you know him?”

She looked at Guo Xiaowu, hesitation seeming to appear in her eyes.

Privately, she did not want to meddle in Prince Chang Guo’s family affairs. Following the principle that fewer troubles were better than more on the road to the capital, she would also be willing to let Young Master Guo take the person away.

But for some reason, she felt that Guo Xiaowu’s expression at this moment was very tense.

Could there be some hidden circumstances…

Just as this guess arose, Guo Xiaowu said in a careless, roguish manner, “My elder brother? Which elder brother?”

Young Master Guo froze, then frowned. “I am your second brother.”

Had this wretched girl’s brain broken? She actually dared refuse to acknowledge him.

Hearing this, Guo Xiaowu sneered. “My second brother has a face like jade and is known as the number one handsome man in the northern lands. Where did an ugly thing like you come from? Stop trying to claim ties with me.”

“You damned girl…” Young Master Guo was instantly furious. Halfway through speaking, he forcibly swallowed his anger, then cupped his hands toward Miss Qin and said courteously, “My little sister has always acted recklessly. I have made a fool of myself before you, young lady.”

“It is indeed quite laughable. When did this young master become your younger sister? It’s bad enough that you’re ugly, but are you blind too?” Guo Xiaowu knew that this second brother of hers was most proud of his appearance, so she deliberately said this.

Young Master Guo did not disappoint her. Anger surged in his heart, and he raised his hand, wanting to hit her.

Uncle Niu stopped him in time and advised, “Young Master, do not be angry. Do not let outsiders laugh at us. Fifth Miss may be behaving improperly, but she cannot deny who she is. This old servant can testify.”

Young Master Guo was overcome with anger, yet he also had to be mindful of Miss Qin. He felt terribly stifled and could only say hatefully, “That’s right. Uncle Niu can testify.”

Once they returned, just see how he would deal with this damned girl.

A sneer appeared at the corner of Guo Xiaowu’s mouth. “Who is Uncle Niu? I don’t know him. My family only has an Uncle Ma.”

“What Uncle Ma?”

“You ugly thing, you don’t even know Uncle Ma, yet you dare claim to be my second brother.”

“Nonsense. The Guo residence only has one Uncle Niu…”

Young Master Guo completely lost his reason. Sticking out his neck, he argued endlessly with Guo Xiaowu, each of them throwing words back and forth.

Uncle Niu called out “Young Master” one moment and “Miss” the next, but no matter what, he could not persuade them to stop. Looking at the farce before him, he felt exhausted and speechless.

He subconsciously looked toward the Eldest Princess and saw that she had walked to the other side of the carriage.

Xin Yuan signaled for Miss Qin to step aside and talk. After avoiding the pair of siblings arguing endlessly, she said, “That Young Master Guo is indeed Guo Xiaowu’s second brother, but Guo Xiaowu is unwilling to leave with him.”

Miss Qin quietly looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

Xin Yuan did not beat around the bush and said directly, “Guo Xiaowu ran away from home to escape a marriage… I want to help her.”

She first explained clearly the predicament Guo Xiaowu was facing, then expressed her own thoughts.

As for whether this woman was willing to help, she could not be certain.

After listening to her, Miss Qin said in understanding, “You hope I will help her too?”

Xin Yuan nodded, already making up her mind. If this woman was unwilling to help, she would threaten her using herself.

Miss Qin’s expression faded slightly. “Why should I help her?”

At this point, Xin Yuan directly used her trump card. “If you don’t help her, then I won’t cooperate with you in the future either. Miss Qin, you are welcome to try whether I can sleep with my eyes open.”

Miss Qin’s brows and eyes darkened slightly, and a sharp look flashed through her beautiful eyes.

After they looked at each other for a moment, she slowly spoke. “What is your reason for wanting to help her?”

Xin Yuan said seriously, “I regard her as a friend, and I also can’t stand her father selling his daughter for glory. Is that reason enough?”

Miss Qin lowered her eyes without speaking. Her fingers unconsciously rubbed together, and her face was cold and still.

Xin Yuan knew this woman was definitely unhappy, and she could not help feeling uneasy.

If even this did not work, then there was nothing more she could do.

Just as Xin Yuan thought her threat was useless, Miss Qin raised her eyes and spoke leisurely.

“It seems I have no choice but to help.”

Her words sounded as if she had been threatened, but her expression was relaxed and calm, making it impossible to tell what she was truly thinking.

“You agreed!” Xin Yuan was overjoyed.

Miss Qin’s lips curved slightly, her smile faint. “Can I refuse?”