Gu Qiang didn’t have any idea about what Shen Zhongbai said, but Gusu Liang did. According to her understanding, Shen Qianshan was having a secret date with a woman somewhere, and Shen Zhongbai wanted to take Gu Qiang there to catch them in the act.

However, Gusu Liang still had belief in her own master no matter what others said. In Shen Qianshan’s life, women were never something he missed. Every woman was willing to give out everything as long as he acknowledged her as his woman in public.

In this world, the higher position, the better. But a handsome man like Shen Qianshan, who didn’t have much interest in women, was already the best challenge. If a woman could conquer him, then it would be a huge recognition of her charm. His love itself was the biggest hand a woman could have against all the other ones.

But Gusu Liang was always a bit obtuse in terms of the relationship between men and women. She couldn’t come to a clear conclusion about those women’s purposes either. Because her master never showed much interest in this kind of thing before, Gusu Liang was already shocked enough by Shen Qianshan’s attention to Gu Qiang. When she stood in the yard and heard Shen Zhongbai’s words in the rain, she started to feel cold sweat on her back. Technically, she had to take Shen Qianshan’s side as his subordinate, but she hesitated.

Because she also deeply loved Gu Qiang as a person, feeling happy around her. Although Gu Qiang didn’t give her anything in return, Gusu Liang had treated her as a close friend long ago.

Between her master and her friend, she chose to do the right thing.

Gu Qiang stood up. She realized who was this so-called “her man.” It was the first person she saw after she woke up. He has a clean, handsome look with an inexplicable aura. With only one glance, she already knew that this man was an extraordinary character.

She still remembered his genuine attitude when he said he was her man. But no matter how intimate they were, she didn’t remember it, which meant that man could cut off their relationship at any time. At least she wouldn’t suffer from losing him in this way.

Thinking about the current situation, Gu Qiang slowly stood up and said to Gusu Liang, “Bring my cape over.”

Then she tightened her collar in case raindrops sneaked in when she was outside. Neither did she want to admit that she was going to catch her man with another woman in the act, nor could she take it easy.

Gusu Liang handed her the cape. She could already feel rainwater blown inside through the narrow gap on the renovated door when she stood next to it. She took a step back to avoid the water and pushed the door open. Immediately, an umbrella showed up above her head. The fragrance from Shen Zhongbai was still lingering in the air even though most of it was washed away by the rain. Something suddenly flashed across her mind, but it was too quick for her to catch.

Shen Zhongbai lowered his head to talk to her. In the loud rain, his voice sounded more hastier than before. “You need to wear more clothes, or you will catch a cold.”

Gu Qiang’s face was expressionless. She said coldly, “Take me there.”

Shen Zhongbai froze for a few seconds, feeling her anger. Didn’t she forget everything? If she really did, she shouldn’t remember her feelings for Shen Qianshan. Was there any secret behind it that he didn’t know?

But still, he nodded at her. His men followed Shen Qianshan out of the Gu’s Mansion. Many things had happened to the Gu’s Family recently. According to Shen Qianshan’s personality, he would definitely stay with Gu Qiang right now. Surprisingly, he left hurriedly at this moment.

Shen Qianshan never played a role in politics, and his mother died long ago. In his life, there’s nothing else he cared about except for Gu Qiang. In her situation right now, she really needed someone to take care of her. However, he chose to leave, which meant he had something or someone more important to deal with.

Shen Zhongbai indeed spent a lot of time and effort on women these few days, but it didn’t matter. At a crucial moment like this, he could always spare some brainpower to use.

Gu Qiang walked away from Shen Zhongbai as Gusu Liang was already holding an umbrella for her. Gu Qiang walked under it and turned around with a stern look on her face, “Or you can tell me the location. I can go there by myself. This is the matter between the Ninth Duke and me. You don’t need to get involved.”

Gu Qiang sounded determined, but Shen Zhongbai shook his head and insisted, “Let me take you there. Before, you had a bad impression of me because of a misunderstanding. Now since your life starts all over again, I will try everything to win your heart.”

Win her heart? From his words, anyone could understand that Shen Zhongbai wanted to chase after Gu Qiang.

She sighed, rubbed her hair, and gave him a faint smile. Rains from late autumn to early winter had always been chill, but they all came and left hurriedly. With her clothes soaked by the rain, she lifted her dress and chuckled, “Brother-in-law, I’d rather you treat my younger sister nicer. I heard you took the most popular courtesan from a brothel back home. No matter how I think about it, I can’t help but doubting if you are the right choice for a woman to spend her whole life with.”

She finished her words and started to walk. Shen Zhongbai was stunned for a second and then caught up with her. Grinning, he said, “I have my own reason. When I have time, I’d like to talk to you about the thing between Shen Qiangwei and me.”

Gu Qiang sneered at him with no intention to talk anymore. Soon, Shen Zhongbai, his subordinates, Gu Qiang, and Gusu Liang arrived at Xiaoyao Mountain.

Because of the heavy rain, the Xiaoyao Mountain was enveloped by mist. Nothing could be seen clearly.

They could only get a blurred vision of the palace on the mountain. After they climbed up, they stopped in front of the main hall. The door was slightly opened, and all the guards were gone.

With a pleased look on his face, Shen Zhongbai turned to Gu Qiang and said, “Qiang, do you want to go inside alone or go with me?”

Gu Qiang glared at him and pushed the door open. As she entered, rainwater was blown inside by a gust of wind and wetted the carpet at the entrance. There was only some dim light in the main hall. It was dark inside with no one around.

Shen Zhongbai followed her inside, stunned by the scene. He turned around and looked at Gu Qiang awkwardly.

His men told him that Shen Qianshan was flirting with a woman in the main hall. If the information wasn’t accurate, his subordinate wouldn’t tell him, let alone make up a lie.

Gu Qiang was familiar with Xiaoyao Mountain before, but it became a totally strange place to her right now. She had no idea where to go.

The rain got heavier outside. She brushed the water off her clothes as the cold, wet air sent a chill down her spine.

Jin Ye walked out of the side hall. He was shocked when he saw Gu Qiang and Shen Zhongbai. Apparently, he didn’t expect them to be here together, and he could tell from the look on Gu Qiang’s face that she knew about something.

Gusu Liang kept trying to signal Jin Ye under the dim light. Jin Ye swallowed hard and walked towards Gu Qiang with embarrassment. In a low voice, he said, “My lady, why are you here? The rain is so heavy outside. You should take care of your body since you haven’t recovered yet.”

Then he wanted to hand her a cup of hot tea. All of a sudden, Gu Qiang knocked it on the ground and said coldly, “Where’s the Ninth Duke? Ask him to meet me here and explain everything.”

She didn’t like Shen Qianshan that much, but he was the one saying that she was his woman after she woke up. His words were the proof of their relationship.

In her opinion, her life started over since she lost all the memories. If Shen Qianshan didn’t want to be with her, he could just let her go on. There was no need to make things complicated. She found the situation of catching her man with another woman in the act very ridiculous and boring. She didn’t even remember him!

She just woke up and had many things to do. She didn’t have time to play with Shen Qianshan, and she also hoped their relationship could have a clean and mature end.

Jin Ye’s face already turned pale with tension. His master was doing something important to return that woman’s favor. But how did Gu Qiang know about it?

To win Gu Qiang’s heart, his master spent so much effort. Shen Qianshan considered everything he could; for those he couldn’t think about, he even made some preparations. But what about now? If Shen Qianshan didn’t come back soon, what should Jin Ye do to hold Gu Qiang?

If Jin Ye couldn’t handle it properly, his master would definitely kill him. He had worked for Shen Qianshan for years, and they literally grew up together. He had never seen his master spend so much effort on a woman except for Gu Qiang. On things related to her, Shen Qianshan didn’t care about other people’s opinions at all.

A noble, single duke like Shen Qianshan was every woman’s dream lover. After the news about him and Gu Qiang being together spread in the capital, that woman’s heart was broken.

“Master is dealing with something important right now. He won’t be back soon. My lady, do you still want to wait here or…?” Jin Ye said in the best manner, hoping Gu Qiang could go back first.

If she insisted on waiting here… It would be alright as long as his master returned alone. But if he took that woman back, there would be no way to get around with it.

Before Jin Ye finished his words, the door was bashed open. Raindrops rushed inside, along with a gust of wind.

People at the door stepped back. Then they saw Shen Qianshan under a large umbrella. His white clothes and hair were soaked by the rain as some of the hair clung to his wet forehead. He was holding a woman in his arms, who seemed to be in a coma. Her eyes were closed, and her mouth was slightly open. She got wet as well, and her clothes clung to her body, showing the sexy body shape. The outline of her chest could be clearly seen, going up and down as she breathed. Even under the dull light, it was hard not to notice her stunning beauty.

The rain blurred Shen Qianshan’s vision. He raised his eyes and saw Gu Qiang standing inside. He froze for a second and then straightened up immediately. Losing his support, the woman in his arms fell to the ground. Jin Ye moved quickly and caught her before she landed.

The woman seemed to still maintain some consciousness. Right when she fell, she let out a soft gasp, which sounded both seductive and suspicious.

Hearing the sound, Shen Zhongbai and Shen Qianshan both turned around and looked at that woman. She reached out to cover her belly with her hands and slowly opened her eyes. That was a pair of alluring eyes. Even a careless person like Gu Qiang found her graceful and attractive in an amicable way.

When Gu Qiang looked into her eyes, she felt like she could even feel her spirit hidden inside.