Liang Yuzhou strode forward steadily. Zhou Sheng and Zhou Yan followed closely behind him, staring at Shi Luohan tensely and hostilely. They looked as if they regarded Shi Luohan as a thief who had stolen their sister-in-law.
Song Wanchu's hand was still on Shi Luohan's arm and hadn't had time to be withdrawn.
In high - ranking families, there were numerous rules. After a woman got married, even her own brothers were considered outsiders. Generally, there should be no physical contact. However, when a brother saw his sister off on a carriage, he could stretch out his arm for her to use as support, showing his love.
Especially when the woman's husband was present, this gesture was to tell her husband that she had the support of her family. This was also the only legitimate reason for Shi Luohan to have contact with Wanchu.
Their actions fell into Liang Yuzhou's eyes. His black eyes narrowed unpleasantly. In his eyes, Shi Luohan was a despicable hypocrite. Although he had no blood relation with Wanchu, he expressed his romantic feelings for her under the guise of a brother.
"What are you doing here?" Shi Luohan's upright face was as cold as ice.
Liang Yuzhou quietly grasped Song Wanchu's wrist and removed her hand from Shi Luohan's arm.
"Of course, I'm here to take my wife back to the mansion."
He separated Shi Luohan and Song Wanchu in a domineering manner.
Song Wanchu's hand struggled uneasily in his palm for a few times, but was grasped even tighter by Liang Yuzhou. This gesture was more like a silent assertion of sovereignty.
Song Wanchu remembered the day when Liang Yuzhou had kissed her in front of the crown prince... She didn't want to be a tool for Liang Yuzhou to show his possessiveness in front of her elder brother either.
"Brother, it's getting late. You've been traveling all day. Go back and rest quickly."
Her elder brother was a hot - blooded man who would always avenge his enemies. When it came to her, he might act impulsively without considering the consequences. Liang Yuzhou seemed calm and aloof on the surface, but in fact, he was a madman. Not long ago, he had beaten Du Yong in public.
Both men were dissatisfied with each other and were trying their best to hold back their anger. Song Wanchu was very afraid that they would fight at the gate of the Qi family.
A cold smile spread across Shi Luohan's lips. "The second young master Liang didn't even want to accompany Wanchu back to her natal family, but now he comes to my gate to show his undying love. It's really rare."
The undisguised sarcasm tore open the old wounds. Liang Yuzhou's face darkened bit by bit. There was a dangerous signal surging in his cold eyes.
"I'll explain what I've done to Wanchu myself. I don't need someone who has nothing to do with us to point fingers."
The four words "has nothing to do with us" seemed to be deliberately reminding Shi Luohan that he had neither blood relation nor a closer relationship with Wanchu.
"Liang Yuzhou, he's my elder brother!" Song Wanchu thought Liang Yuzhou's words were too hurtful.
The man's palm tightened on her slender wrist. The force reminded her how angry Liang Yuzhou was at the moment.
Song Wanchu shook her head slightly at Shi Luohan, conveying the meaning that he shouldn't be impulsive for a moment. Tomorrow, when she got the release letter, she would be free. It was meaningless for her elder brother to be at odds with Liang Yuzhou because of her.
Liang Yuzhou grabbed Song Wanchu and got into the carriage.
The carriage had not gone far when Song Wanchu wanted to lift the curtain and wave goodbye to Shi Luohan. As soon as her hand reached out, it was stopped by Liang Yuzhou.
Song Wanchu looked at his handsome but as - black - as - charcoal face.
"Liang Yuzhou, can you stop being so childish?"
She and her elder brother had never crossed the line of brother - sister relationship. She was upright, but Liang Yuzhou was so petty.
Just as Liang Yuzhou was about to speak, Shi Luohan's voice suddenly penetrated the carriage wall and reached their ears.
"Liang Yuzhou, don't think you're smart. Just because you've cut off the clues doesn't mean I'll give up. I'll keep investigating. If you care about Wanchu's feelings even a little bit, confess everything you know."
The carriage had already gone some distance, but Shi Luohan's voice was still so clear. Obviously, he had used his internal strength. This was a provocation and a demonstration to Liang Yuzhou.
There was a storm brewing in Liang Yuzhou's eyes, and the aura around him became even colder and more intimidating.
"Liang Yuzhou, do you have anything to say to me?"
Song Wanchu looked directly into his eyes. Her elder brother didn't say what he was going to investigate, but her intuition told her it was about her father's death. Liang Yuzhou might know more, but he had never intended to be honest.
Those usually cold and proud eyes flickered a few times. His voice was deep. "Three years ago, I couldn't accompany you back to your natal family because—"
"Because Yu Jingnian was demoted out of the capital that day, and you were in a hurry to see off Yu Huiyan. You also said that you had only heard of accompanying a wife back to her parents' home, not a concubine."
Song Wanchu interrupted his explanation. She smiled calmly and blankly. Her words were like a sharp blade piercing through Liang Yuzhou's heart.
He wanted to say that it wasn't what she thought. But the words he had said couldn't be taken back, and the harm he had caused at that time could never be made up for.
"I don't want to hear your explanations about those things now."
Song Wanchu smiled faintly. Anyway, she was going to leave. She didn't want to have her old wounds torn open and feel heart - broken again.
"What's the real story behind my father's death that I don't know?"
Liang Yuzhou just looked at her calmly, with no trace of emotion in his eyes.
"He won't find out anything."
Song Wanchu turned her head away and didn't look at him anymore.
The two returned to the duke's mansion in silence all the way.
To get to Shuiyunju, they had to pass by Liang Yuzhou's study. Since they were on such bad terms, Song Wanchu thought Liang Yuzhou would go straight back to his study. But unexpectedly, after passing the door of the study, Liang Yuzhou didn't let go of her wrist.
Song Wanchu remembered that in the evening, when he was in a mood, he had pinned her down on the small couch by the window. Since he hadn't vented his desire, he wouldn't let her go. He was overly energetic in bed, and Song Wanchu had fainted several times because of his torture. Now that he was still angry, Song Wanchu was afraid she couldn't bear it. She couldn't help but feel annoyed.
"Greetings to the second master and the lady."
At the door of Luoshuangyuan, Xiwei and Siyuan walked forward gracefully and saluted them. The two of them were carefully dressed up. One was wearing lotus - pink clothes, and the other was in mist - purple. These were all Song Wanchu's favorite colors.
"My concubine has prepared some food and wine in the room. I'd like to invite the second master to have a meal."
Xiwei said with a charming smile, looking at Liang Yuzhou expectantly.
Siyuan was quick - witted. She quickly asked Song Wanchu, "Madam, please come too. My concubine hasn't had the chance to serve the second master and the madam yet."
Song Wanchu looked calm on the surface, but inside, she felt a sense of relief. "No need. I'm already tired. You just serve the second master well."
Saying that, she shook off Liang Yuzhou's hand.
Xiwei and Siyuan were overjoyed. They were about to hold Liang Yuzhou's arms from left and right.
Song Wanchu had only taken three steps when suddenly, the man hugged her from behind and threw her over his shoulder. Her feet suddenly left the ground, and the fear of weightlessness instantly hit her. She had no choice but to grab Liang Yuzhou tightly.
"What are you doing? Put me down!"
Liang Yuzhou pursed his lips and said nothing. He carried her striding towards Shuiyunju.