Dance Of The Phoenix
3. Gu Residence

The morning after that long night, Gu Yuena only realized that she had made a mistake!

"Nana, you're really crazy" he muttered while hitting himself on the head. Last night was too drunk until the unexpected happened. This body can not stand alcohol until immediately drunk with just a single mouthful, different from it used to be.

Gu Yuena got out of bed, took all her clothes in silence and left in a hurry. He didn't want to look back, didn't want to!

After putting on all his clothes and putting on a robe, Gu Yuena remembered something. It costs money to get out of here.

Inevitably, Gu Yuena turned around, looking at the sleeping man wrapped in a blanket. That guy looks so handsome. But unfortunately, Gu Yuena was unwilling to praise his good looks and chose to rob him!

Gu Yuena took the man's clothes, then looked for any valuable items or money available. But when looking for a bear, he did not find anything that could have been sold. He did not even find a single item in his clothing pocket.

"He's poor?" Gu Yuena thought it was impossible since she had just drank some good wine. This hotel is also not cheap. It must be somewhere.

Gu Yuena searched quickly around. It was possible that the man was hiding his item in anticipation if it was being robbed like this. But Gu Yuena found nothing.

There's one place left.

She looked at the man who was still sleeping. He hesitated for a moment with a frown. But do not stop the action of shaking the blanket to look in bed while closing your eyes. He looked over a little, then sighed to see the fact that the man was wearing clothes downstairs. He did not need to see anything bad that stained his eyes.

Gu Yuena climbed onto the bed, looking for each pillow and sheets and blankets. He even groped the man's body and tilted it thinking the item he needed was hidden behind his body. But there's still nothing.

"Can't it trouble me?" Gu Yuena felt like wailing loudly. Why is it so fucking!

Irritated to realize the fact that the man was very stingy and seemed to be hiding his goods in the spiritual space, he returned the position of the man's body in annoyance. At the same time, a golden tael leapt up to him as if it was thrown from somewhere.

Gu Yuena was silent. Then her smile broke. "Thank you." He picked it up like a child finding candy. "Sleep well until I'm gone, baby."

He kept the 1 tael of gold he found, then came out without turning his head and covered his face with a cloak hood. He hoped that the Gu House people had left, that man did not wake up quickly, and he ran away happily ....

Unfortunately, fate was again not on his side. He was armed in various directions at close range right to the neck. Gu Yuena automatically raised both hands, looking at the people in uniform who came suddenly.

They pointed at Gu Yuena for smelling the scent of blood mixed in the woman's clothes. Clearly they were suspicious, let alone that there had been a gruesome murder in this inn.

"Follow us." They were still pointing at Gu Yuena while herding her out of the inn. Gu Yuena simply complied. The important thing was that he could get out of the inn and not meet the Gu Residence.

I don't know what other sins Gu Yuena committed until fate has always been on her side. The carriage of the Gu Residence appeared just as Gu Yuena was out. The woman could not leave, but bowed so as not to be recognized.

Someone from the horse-drawn carriage came out accompanied by the waiter. He was a mustachioed man who was no longer young. He is handsome at his age, but looks a little rough—maybe due to the stress of work.

The man's gaze was directed at the black-robed woman who looked down. His eyes narrowed suspiciously, then approached. Suddenly, the men in uniforms stepped aside to give him a way.

"Don't look, don't look, don't look ...." Gu Yuena cast a spell many times as if it could save her. He knew who the man from the horse-drawn carriage was through a new memory. It was Duke Gu! Own father!

Other than the older brother, his father was the one who recognized his face without a veil. It's really troublesome.

Unfortunately, Gu Yuena's spell was not powerful at all. The Duke recognized her, until the girl ended up in the House of Gu which he was avoiding, with the same veil covering part of his face, also with the gaze of all the same people as before?

Why is it always shit!

Right now, Gu Yuena was told to kneel before the elders and her own father within the family hall. Gu Yueli, the half-brother who picked up his former fiancee stood side by side with the woman with a haughty face like a clown. They looked at Gu Yuena meaningfully.

"Gu Yuena, do you know what your mistake was?" Gu Shan—ayah Gu Yuena—talking in a pressure-filled tone. His gaze looked furious as he looked at Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena did not have a good impression on everyone in the Gu Residence, except her brother. But he must be able to play the best role possible to survive. The plan has changed.

"Yuena was wrong, exiting the residence without permission and hurting Mrs Gu, deserved to be punished."

Gu Shan looked at the fragile girl for a while. He also breathed. "Give me a reasonable reason not to punish you."

Gu Yuena's brain spun rapidly like lightning. "At the end of First Brother's birthday, Yuena just wanted to buy him a gift with Jiang Weiwei, but who would have thought we were separated and Yuena was robbed. They took Yuena to the inn, then looked at Young Master Ye and Fifth Sister." Gu Yuena's eyes glazed over as she said that. He glanced at Gu Yueli and his mother at a glance. The two men looked worried.

"Ye Suanwu?" Gu Shan glanced at Gu Yueli and his mother alternately. "Why are you there?"

Gu Yueli directly came forward to answer. "Dad, Li'er and Big Brother Suanwu met by accident. You know, Li'er went out with Dad's permission, not daring to break."

"Li'er doesn't know anything. I was also there, but who would have thought that Yuena would be misunderstood like this." The clown woman defended her daughter while sneering at Gu Yuena indirectly.

Gu Yuena pulled her brows silently. This clown can really talk. He will accompany. "Yes, Yuena should just ask Young Master Ye for help. Yuena was too shocked and taken by the robbers."

"Fourth Brother, you were taken by robbers? Then, are you okay?" Gu Yueli was concerned about approaching him. He wanted to deny Gu Yuena's words regarding the robbers, but that would only reveal them. So he could only pretend not to meet Gu Yuena at the inn.

"I'm doing fine. Fortunately, someone saved me. Not knowing who, he killed the robbers. Yuena was very scared and knew nothing more. When she woke up, Yuena's wounds had healed and were about to leave, I knew very well what happened." Gu Yuena squeezed as much as possible to make the clown even more upset.

Unfortunately the woman could not deny anything. One denial alone has proven that he was involved.

In the end, the woman gave up and behaved pitifully while sobbing. "Master, Yuena is very poor. Besides being robbed, you also have to witness murder. But his actions that were in violation were also intolerable. Since this was Yuena's first time making a mistake, the confinement penalty wouldn't torture her either."

"Dad, First Brother will be home soon. If First Brother saw me locked up, what would he think?" Gu Yuena tried to clear again. His eyes were glazed over and looked soft. As he remembered, his older brother was very important to Gu Shan.

Gu Shan felt his head throbbing listening to all their strings as if he were having a debate. Even brought his first son.

Given that his first son loved Gu Yuena so much, he would not count. "Alright, Yuena. You go back and clean yourself up. Think of this incident as a punishment for you, never to repeat it again." According to him, witnessing the gruesome murder was a severe punishment for Gu Yuena who was always quiet and closed off from the outside world. This could be a lesson for him.

"Thank you, Dad." Gu Yuena lowered her head, looking very obedient. He glanced at the mother and son who seemed to put on a fake relieved smile. The swirl realized them, making them feel strange.

*Spiritual space is a cultivator's supporting skill. Within the spiritual realm of each cultivator used as the main place of cultivation, some cultivators could store their items with a capacity according to the level of cultivation. Taking it out just needs to put spiritual power into the spiritual space and search for the desired thing. Usually spiritual space is used to store weapons.

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After that meeting, Gu Yuena returned to where she was. Gu Shan was a Duke of the Yi Empire. He always intervened in political matters and was trying to please the Emperor at all times. According to him, it was no different from other officials in order to gain more advantages and a strong position in the empire.

Due to Gu Shan's ability at the court of the palace and his not-so-different contribution to his first son, he managed to gain all the wealth and honor. Their residence became larger than a few years ago.

Unfortunately, Gu Yuena occupied a secluded part of the residence and was interspersed among the part of the residence full of splendor and luxury. When the First Young Master left with his teacher to cultivate, Gu Yuena began to be treated alien and transferred in that place.

The girl used to live near Gu Yueli's residence. But because of an incident, he was ostracized and alienated very far. Of course there was a meddling between Gu Yueli and his mother, Ting Le.

Gu Yuena sighed looking at the barren atmosphere of her residence. He was not used to living in a dilapidated place. Later, he will find a way to move to a better place. Before that, he had to clean up his surroundings.

"Miss, you're back."

The figure of the girl stood in front of the door, welcoming her master back. He looked as good as Gu Yuena and obeyed.

Gu Yuena went over, then took off her robe to reveal the white clothes full of blood. The woman almost screamed in surprise, but she held her back.

"Prepare warm water." Gu Yuena threw the robe just like that to the woman. The woman was Jiang Weiwei, her personal servant who had worked for her for many years.

"Good, Miss." Jiang Weiwei trembled as he smelled the extremely thick scent of blood from the robe in his hand. Looks like something happened.

Gu Yuena noticed her humble abode. Everything seemed normal like an ancient house in the imperial period. He must be able to get used to sleeping in a hard bed, and must be accustomed to the condition of 'time-blind'.

He was sitting on a wooden chair that seemed to have been rickety. Most of the items in this place are second-hand and not replaced for many years. Even so, everything seemed clean. In accordance with Gu Yuena's regular personality.

"Miss, the water is ready." Jiang Weiwei stood in the doorway telling Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena moved on, then followed the direction Jiang Weiwei left. But before he actually went inside the bathroom, he turned to look at the girl.

Gu Yuena's undeniable remark made Jiang Weiwei automatically silent. He was confused as to why the nona was so different. Does that woman know anything?

Gu Yuena ignored him and went inside the bathroom alone. He heaved a sigh of relief as he moved away from his own servant.

It was not without reason that he had stayed away from Jiang Weiwei. Apart from not wanting the woman to see the red patches on her body because last night, she would rather not be close to him because of the fragrance that made her head hurt.

It was not that he did not like fragrances, but the fragrances that Jiang Weiwei used were like having addictive substances that could affect the nerves of the brain. If someone else were to inhale it, that person would feel calm and comfortable, the mind would be empty and easily controlled. But not with Gu Yuena.

"Jiang Weiwei ...." Gu Yuena pulled the corner of her lips. Since the dirt is already visible, he will clean it clean.

*substances contained in drugs and active ingredients that cause dependence.

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After bathing and getting dressed, Gu Yuena relaxed for a moment looking at the barren scenery in the courtyard of her residence.

It's not good. As someone who was protective of beauty and luxury, he did not like living in a place like this. Therefore, he had devised a plan to occupy an important position.

First, get rid of the dirt in his residence.

Jiang Weiwei arranged the snacks on the table near Gu Yuena. He looked quiet and obedient, until no one knew what he was hiding.

"Weiwei, I'm so scared ...." Gu Yuena started acting pitifully as a traumatized person. He put on a sad face while hugging himself from earlier, precisely when he realized the arrival of Jiang Weiwei.

"Miss need not worry. Weiwei heard the central court has already settled the matter, nothing bad will happen." Jiang Weiwei approached Gu Yuena and patted her shoulder.

The problem was with the Ye Clan. While the Ye Clan did not belong to the territory of the Yi Empire. They were a large clan with a mysterious background, how could the imperial court handle it?

At most they just closed their eyes, moreover the Gu Residence did not take any further trouble after hearing the 'truth' from Gu Yuena. They must have thought that the killing happened due to a personal conflict between the Ye Clan and other clans outside the empire.

This case is closed. Gu Yuena so remembered the man's words, saying that he had to go very far. Unfortunately, he was in another hell.

"I heard that when I was about to get out of the inn, the dead were killed in a state of betrayal. They want revenge. They were basically subordinates, unable to complete their same tasks against the superiors. That night, I had a dream that I was whipped, very sick. They seem to be mad at me."

"Miss, it's a creepy thing, it's better not to talk about it. Weiwei will bring tea so that Miss can calm down."

"Weiwei, if they follow me here, I don't know what to do. They will terrorize the unfilial subordinates, whereas I am the unfilial son who cannot help Father. I'm so scared" Gu Yuena's great-grandson was like a child.

"Miss has suffered so much, nothing bad will happen. If Miss is scared, what if Weiwei makes tea with flower water as usual? It'll calm Miss's mind."

"Accept ...." Gu Yuena looked down obediently. Jiang Weiwei took him to a chair, then went to bring him some tea.

The frustrated Gu Yuena's manner, now changed drastically when he saw the woman leave. He chuckled at the distant figure with various thoughts in his head. It's gonna be a ghost game.

People of this age strongly believed in the existence of evil spirits and ghosts, including Jiang Weiwei. Moreover, this world believed in the existence of mystical powers such as qi and elemental powers. Of course Gu Yuena would make use of it to make an interesting horror story.

Jiang Weiwei went to make tea in the private kitchen. Tea with flower petals that give an intoxicating fragrant aroma. In addition to giving the flower a soothing fragrance, he also added something to it in the form of a white powder wrapped in paper. The flower water will permanently disguise the powder's flavor.

Jiang Weiwei carefully stored the powder back, then placed the teacup on the tray and took it with him. But as soon as he lifted the tray, he felt the gust of wind behind him pass by quickly.

He could not feel the presence of anyone around because of his low strength. But he was sure that this place was very quiet. Who else would want to help that completely useless miss?

Thinking back on Gu Yuena's story just now, he went on a creep. Never mind, the nonanya is not only Gu Yuena, the story is also only a fabrication of fools.

He continues what needs to be done. But the more he stepped, the cold temperature kept piercing his back. He circulated a glance, then saw an all-black figure that suddenly flashed and disappeared just like that.

Jiang Weiwei was so shocked that he stopped his steps. The barren and shabby place adds to the impression of horror to make it filled with fear.

Is there really a ghost?

Jiang Weiwei did not want to think about it anymore. He continued on, trying to convince himself that it was just a hallucination.

He reached the place where Gu Yuena was. The woman was sitting in silence while observing a single flower blooming in a pot. It was the only flower in this place.

"Miss, the tea." Jiang Weiwei normalized his attitude and placed the tray onto the table.

Gu Yuena looked at it with a smile, then looked back at the flower in front of her. "It's unfortunate that the flower blooms in such a bad place that it looks lonely. If the flower were among other flowers, it would not look very beautiful."

"Yes, Miss. A flower should be with another flower in order to show its beauty perfectly. While dry twigs, can only be with other dry twigs."

"I think you understand it very well." Gu Yuena picked up a cup of tea on the table, then was about to drink it. But he spouted it because it was too hot.

"Miss ...." Jiang Weiwei panicked.

"Nothing." Gu Yuena hissed while putting her cup back. He did not drink it.

Or rather, intentionally not drinking it.

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Later that night, Jiang Weiwei would go to the main residence to meet someone. Since Fourth Miss was already sleeping, she could leave this slum to report the situation.

At first he thought that the Fourth Miss had undergone a change after returning from the tragedy. But it turns out that Fourth Miss is still the same as before. Plain and stupid, insensitive to something and too weak.

If it wasn't Lady Gu who promised her the slave release letter, she wouldn't have served such a person for so many years as a cover to poison him.

He went through the small lake of the residence that seemed unkempt. In this quiet and cool night, the atmosphere of the lake full of dry leaves and turbid water makes everything feel horror. Jiang Weiwei was a bit scared when he passed by, let alone he had just experienced a horror incident earlier this afternoon.

As he sped up the steps to leave as soon as possible, the rustling sound of leaves was heard repeatedly. Jiang Weiwei wanted to ignore him, but the voice grew louder as if it was right in the bushes beside him.

Srakkk

The voice was getting louder. Jiang Weiwei turned around fearfully. At the same time, his eyes were rounded seeing an unknown figure standing by the lake looking at him coldly.

The silhouette was not clearly visible. He pointed towards Jiang Weiwei making the woman even more afraid. He was trembling and almost on his knees.

The next instant, the silhouette figure was suddenly in front of him and pulled him down into the lake. Jiang Weiwei shouted loudly full of fear, but his screams were no longer heard as his body entered the water and drowned in it.

"Please!" Jiang Weiwei shouted loudly while trying to climb up. But unfortunately, he could not swim so often slept and swallowed the murky lake water.

It's pain. His feet kept moving kicking the water and trying to grab the edge of the lake. He painstakingly reached out and looked for a grip so as not to drown.

After several times trying to barely surrender, his feet felt touched something so that it could soar upwards. His hand grabbed the edge, pulled his body quickly and climbed upwards.

He coughed and occasionally vomited lake water that entered the throat. His gaze looked towards the lake once again. The lake seemed to give him the illusion of a sinister figure that would pull him once more inside. This is the worst experience!

Jiang Weiwei hurriedly stood up in a drenched state. He also ran. When he looked back, he saw a pair of red eyes staring at him from the lake water. He was so scared that he could not scream and run as fast as he could.

While Jiang Weiwei was running away in a daze, the figure peeking in the water finally showed a whole head. Her drenched beautiful face displayed an evil smile.

"Eating is satan." Gu Yuena chuckled. He came out of this dirty water and decided to soak in warm water before going to bed.

Tomorrow was a day full of drama, Gu Yuena had to prepare for her best performance.