Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

In the evening, as darkness slowly fell, Li Gui walked wearily back to his room. An inexplicable sense of pride and pride surged in his heart, and he immediately called his fierce wife over without hesitation. He tilted his head slightly, a subtle cunning glint in his eyes, and his demeanor was so domineering that it seemed as if the entire world was under his control. He cleared his throat and said loudly, "My dear wife, let me tell you clearly that the prince is very sympathetic to the hard work I put in on the construction site, so he specially gave me the third sister as a reward. This is a great blessing!"

Li Gui's wife, who had been sitting by the bed, suddenly darkened upon hearing these words, her expression filled with displeasure. She knew the stakes involved, and though she felt reluctant, she dared not disobey the Eighth Prince's order. She could only pull a face with resentment in her eyes as she muttered, "You didn't beg for this, did you? I'm telling you, I'm the princess's maidservant, so I'm a special person. You'd better be smart and don't embarrass me in front of everyone. If that idiot gets pregnant, it'll be troublesome." As she spoke, her teeth clenched, her tone filled with anger and dissatisfaction.

Seeing this, Li Gui couldn't help feeling a little flustered. He quickly softened his tone and said to his wife with a smile on his face: "Don't worry! That third sister is just an object for people to play with and entertain themselves. How can she compare to you? You are the most virtuous, gentle and considerate daughter-in-law." As he spoke, he gently held his wife's hand, trying to calm her restless heart.

Li Gui's family had previously believed that this woman must have been specially chosen by Li Gui to be given to the Eighth Prince as a token of his loyalty, so they waited on her with trepidation and attentiveness every day. They thought that if Third Sister You could one day win the Eighth Prince's favor, perhaps they would also benefit from it and reap some benefits. However, they never expected that they would eventually serve such a beauty into their family. From then on, their family had a deep hatred for Third Sister You, and every time they saw Third Sister You, they couldn't help but feel an inexplicable hatred.

But Li Gui, who was usually slick and good at deceiving, could no longer suppress his inner desire after saying a few sweet words to his wife, and hurried towards Yu Sanjie's room.

When he arrived at the room, he casually sat down, picked up a cup of tea, and sipped it slowly, his eyes constantly scanning the room, then began to carefully examine everything in front of him. The woman was graceful and charming, especially in the dim light, her eyebrows looked like emerald mist, and her lips seemed as bright as cinnabar. Li Gui was momentarily mesmerized by her, and all kinds of absurd thoughts surfaced in his mind.

Third Sister You, originally overjoyed to think that things were finally done, was about to ask for some details, but when she looked up, she saw Li Gui staring straight at her. The greed and vulgarity revealed in his eyes made her feel a surge of displeasure. She was secretly annoyed. What on earth was Li Gui planning? How had she ended up in such a predicament? However, because she had previously asked him for something, she knew that if she didn't hold back, it would probably put her in a more disadvantageous position. So she had to harden her heart and forcefully suppress the resentment that was constantly surging in her heart. She forced a smile on her face and said casually, "Butler Li, you came here at this hour. Is there something important?"

Li Gui had been staring at Third Sister You in a daze, as if completely captivated by her beauty. Suddenly, he heard her speak, and as if startled awake, he hurriedly came to his senses. A smile immediately appeared on his face, and he hurriedly said, "I'm here to tell the girl the good news!"

Upon hearing this, Third Sister You felt a wave of inexplicable disappointment, her initial glimmer of hope instantly dimming. She stared blankly at Li Gui, her eyes filled with disbelief. After a long pause, she slowly spoke, "That's how it happened... I thought I'd one day win the prince's favor, but I never expected this to be the outcome." A hint of sadness lingered in her words.

Li Gui, seeing this, was so anxious he looked like an ant on a hot pan. He hurried forward and gently patted Third Sister You on the shoulder, saying earnestly, "Young lady, please don't be so sad. Things in this world often seem unfortunate, but in fact, they are also opportunities of a different kind. Although the prince has a bad temper, the fact that he gave the girl to me shows his appreciation for her. After all, with my ability and status, I will definitely not let you suffer any injustice if you follow me."

Third Sister You frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness and confusion flashed in her eyes. It was as if countless threads were intertwined in her heart, and she was secretly thinking about the situation in front of her. She knew very well that she was already deeply trapped in this complicated situation, as if she was caught in an invisible net, and there was not much room for her to make choices. Now that things have become a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed, she can only grit her teeth for the time being and silently accept this sudden arrangement of fate. She took a deep breath slowly, trying to calm herself down, and then forced a bitter smile from the corner of her mouth, and whispered to Li Gui: "Forget it, let's make the best of it. In the days to come, I will have to trouble you to take care of me."

Li Gui gazed at Third Sister You's slightly forlorn expression, and a sense of inexplicable satisfaction suddenly welled up in his heart, as if he had accomplished something extraordinary, and he became even more convinced that he had truly done a good deed this time. He nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice, his already slightly thin cheeks trembling slightly, as if he poured all his strength into each nod. The smile on his face grew deeper and more severe, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint arc, like a fatal spell in the darkness. The flattery in her voice grew increasingly pronounced, and her tone was deliberately lowered, as if afraid of being overheard. She whispered softly, "Young lady, rest assured. I will devote my entire being to your care, treating you wholeheartedly and unreservedly. I will never let you suffer even the slightest injustice. In the years ahead, as long as I'm here, I'll be like a solid fortress protecting you, allowing you to live a stable and comfortable life, free from worries, like a bird in a warm nest."