Coming Kingly Son-in-Law: Don't Provoke the First Daughter - Chapter 24

Chapter 24 Pledge to Marry Him
Shen Zhongbai had great strength. When meeting Gu Qiang’s eyes, he smiled at her. Then he leaned forward. She saw a guy in black holding a sword that pierced Shen Zhongbai’s back.

Shen Zhongbai gritted his teeth. Close to him, Gu Qiang even could feel his teeth rubbing.

She steadied herself. Shen Zhongbai gritted his teeth, flew onto her horse with her and clamped it with his legs. The horse was frightened and rushed forward.

What he did made Gu Qiang confused. She knew clearly that he was a bad guy and it might be only for show. But she was on the horse and couldn’t get down or do anything. If she rolled down the horse, she might die, and her horse would run away.

She also might be killed by the guys in black when they caught up with her. They looked like fierce robbers. Anyway, she couldn’t escape from death this time.

While she was thinking about it, she felt her shoulder sink. Shen Zhongbai put his chin on her shoulder and said softly, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here.”

Damn! She was itching to turn around and throw him on the ground. If you weren’t hunted by so many guys in black, would I be involved? But you still wanted to show your bravery or put on a show that a hero saved a beauty. Were you insane?

Gu Qiang said coldly, “Sir, I think you’re wrong. My trouble is brought by you…”

Before she was done, a guy in black rushed to them from behind and cut Shen Zhongbai’s arm which was around her with a sword. Before she realized what was going on. Shen Zhongbai took out some silver needles and threw them to the guy. The guy fell on the ground heavily. Gu Qiang’s horse ran away.

They came to a stream at the foot of the mountain. The moonlight gleamed on the clear water. Gu Qiang sat by the river, tore off a strip of cloth from her dress and washed his wound carefully.

The moon lit Gu Qiang’s profile. Shen Zhongbai was deeply attracted. He once heard that the two girls of Gu Family were dazzling beauties. Today, he saw Gu Qiang and believed it was true. Of course, she was pretty and it was an important reason why he couldn’t take his eyes away. Another reason was that she looked chilly.

He smoothed her hair to the back of her ear by the moonlight. When his fingers touched her face, his heart was slightly stirred. Her skin was fair, bright and tender just like egg white and made him shiver.

With a faint smile, Gu Qiang bandaged him with the strip of cloth torn from her dress. But she put some colorless, odorless and touchless powder on it while he was unaware.

The powder could make a person lose his Kung Fu completely. If it touched the wound, it would go to every part of the body with blood. Though it didn’t work immediately, it was effective absolutely.

Touched by his hand, she felt as if she stepped on shit. The man was disgusting. Though he smelt good, she had a headache because of the fragrance.

But Gu Qiang didn’t dodge. When his hands were stretched towards her, she smiled at him. He felt that his heart missed a beat. Actually, many girls had given him such a shy smile.

Each girl in the capital adored him deeply and tried her best to show herself before him.

But to his surprise, Gu Qiang fell in love with him so easily. Was he so charming that any girl would fall in love with him at first sight?

Honestly speaking, the encounter was plotted by him. Gu Qiang’s fame was not so good as that of Gu Zhihua in the capital, but Shen Zhongbai was smart. No matter how excellent Gu Zhihua was, she couldn’t be considered because she wasn’t the eldest daughter of Gu Family.

Shen Zhongbai’s eyes became soft at once. Looking at Gu Qiang’s hand as light as a butterfly on his arm, he suddenly felt that she wasn’t so stupid as rumored.

“Do you know…who I am?” Shen Zhongbai asked, narrowing his eyes complacently as if everyone in the world was obliged to know who he was.

Gu Qiang snorted in the heart. How could I not know who you were? But she answered shyly, “No, but you saved me. I’m very grateful. If you need my help, I will definitely do whatever I can.”

Generally, it was logical for Gu Qiang to say that she could do nothing in return but marry him if he agreed in such a circumstance.

It was not strange if other girls said that, but Gu Qiang was supposed to be different. Finally, she got a chance of rebirth. That was not to marry Shen Zhongbai.

Hearing what she said, he smiled faintly and said, “You helped me and I helped you too. We’re even. It is our fate to encounter. We’ll see each other again. Shall we go to the plum blossom garden for relaxation?”

Gu Qiang turned around and saw it was indeed the famous plum blossom garden on the hillside. The garden was well-known because there were many plum blossoms. In winter, it was absolutely a beautiful scenic spot, and many nobles came here to enjoy the blossoms.

But now it was autumn. Even if there were many plums, it was unnecessary to chat there. But Gu Qiang still rose, led her horse, smiled back at him, and said, “Let’s go.”

She walked ahead. Shen Zhongbai rose with difficulty. Several guys in black crept into the woods behind them.

Gu Qiang looked happy. She bounced ahead, pretending to be a naïve kid. But she was old enough to marry, and her action made him feel that she was a fool.

Shen Zhongbai had a good impression of her just now. But seeing that, he became disgusted at her.

The eldest daughter of Gu Family was really a fool. How ridiculous it was!

It was dark now. Gu Qiang still behaved like a kid. As a result, she slipped and fell. Shen Zhongbai was astonished. Was this woman…a fool? Why did he suggest walking in the plum blossom garden just now? why didn’t he leave?

Gu Qiang rolled her eyes and shouted, “Ouch, sir, I fell. Could you come over and help me to my feet?”

He took a deep breath and suspected his feelings for her as a misconception.

With no choice, he had to go to her, stretched out his uninjured hand and lifted her up. She threw herself into his arms by the chance, but he pushed her away immediately just like dodging a virus.

Gu Qiang seemed to be injured. She stood there at a loss with her fingers entwined and said, “Sir, do you…”

He interrupted her instantly and told her, “Let’s move on.”

Then he went away and left her alone. She gave a faint smile. He was so interesting. Did he think she fell in love with him? If so, that would be great. It was exactly what she wanted. Only if he thought in this way would he give up his intention to marry her.

It was risky. No women were willing to show her shortcomings before a man. All hoped to be perfect in a man’s eyes. However, Gu Qiang did exactly the opposite by making Shen Zhongbai feel disgusted at her. Anyway, the disgusting person was him rather than her.

These plans were formed instantly in her mind. Then she caught up with him quickly and wanted to go with him.

In a big plum tree at the depths of the plum blossom garden, Shen Qianshan was in black and integrated into the dark, but his handsome face looked pale in the moonlight.

He saw clearly Gu Qiang bandage Shen Zhongbai carefully. He also saw Shen Zhongbai help her to her feet after she fell.

Shen Qianshan even could feel their romantic ambiance. Perhaps it was what a couple should do.

But he couldn’t accept that it happened between Gu Qiang and Shen Zhongbai.

He was sleeping soundly in the palace of Xiaoyao Mountain when Jin Ye rushed in like wind unexpectedly and told him what happened to Gu Qiang. Soon, he disappeared in front of Jin Ye.

When Jin Ye came, he saw Shen Qianshan sitting in a plum tree with his arms folded. He thought Shen Qianshan would be furious. But actually, he looked dead calm.

Jin Ye stood in a nearby tree and hid himself.

When Jin Ye felt that it might end in a better way than he had imagined, he saw Shen Zhongbai and Gu Qiang walk to the most dangerous place in the plum blossom garden – the cold pool.

Jin Ye parted his lips, but he suddenly realized that it was wiser not to remind them because he was peeping. Besides, his master didn’t get on well with Shen Zhongbai. Even if he fell into the cold pool, his master would not save him.

Of course, if Gu Qiang fell into it, his master would save her, so he wouldn’t let out a sound.

Gu Qiang walked behind Shen Zhongbai. She quickened her pace and wanted to hold his hand. He was surprised and moved away like a monkey. Then his legs hurt. He bent over and fell suddenly.

Gu Qiang opened her eyes wide. She never thought she would be able to knock him down so easily. When did she become so powerful?

Shen Zhongbai wanted to steady himself with Kung Fu. However, when he practiced Kung Fu, he found that it seemed to have disappeared completely.