Chapter 58: Confessing One's True Identity

  Li Mu said, "With Zhao Xuan by my side, I don't have to worry too much. However, since you rescued Huan'er this time, it's also possible that the spies from Qin will target you, so you need to be careful as well. But we can take advantage of this opportunity to deploy some soldiers to your mansion and strengthen its defense. Although your injuries have fully recovered, it's still best for you to rest at home for a while."

  It was actually in line with Gao Yuan's intentions, he didn't want to go through the motions every day either, so it was better to use his illness as an excuse to push everything away and do what he wanted. So he nodded and said: "Let's follow General Dajiang's words."

  Having said what needed to be said, Li Mu got up and bid farewell, with Li Yinghong naturally following him back. Gao Yuan escorted them all the way to the gate of the mansion before turning back.

  It was already late at night, so most of the family members in the mansion were asleep, and only a few night watchmen patrolled back and forth inside the mansion.

  Gao Yuan didn't surprise anyone else, and went straight through the central hall to his own bedroom. At this time, the leftover chicken soup on the table had been cleaned up, and books, pens, bamboo slips, as well as his own military sword, were all neatly arranged in their proper places. Even the bed was made tidy.

  Because he had been asleep for two days, Gao Yuan was wide awake now. After arriving in Handan, many things happened one after another, and Gao Yuan also needed some time to think about various issues.

  Although Handan's faction is now peaceful and serene, Gao Yuan knows that this tranquil situation is only temporary. After the beginning of the year, Qin will launch a massive attack on Zhao, and this historical process has not changed until now.

  Li Mu had already received the appointment from King Zhao Qian, taking full responsibility for the defense of Zhao State. Judging from the current situation, Li Mu seemed to have gained King Zhao Qian's trust, and his position appeared unshakeable. However, Gao Yuan was well aware that this was only a superficial phenomenon, as Guo Kui had remained silent, without any reaction. This phenomenon was indeed too unusual, and Gao Yuan's intuition told him that beneath the calm surface, a storm was brewing.

  It was this time that Luo Huan was hijacked, and Gao Yuan had a vague feeling that the storm was approaching, but it was just an intuition, and what the storm would bring, Gao Yuan couldn't say. This also made Gao Yuan feel very anxious in his heart. However, thinking about his relationship with Li Yinghong, Gao Yuan felt infinite warmth, and at this time, he realized that he had completely blended into this era, his joys and sorrows were already closely tied to this era.

  At this moment, Gao Yuan suddenly felt a movement in his heart, feeling that someone was standing outside the door of his residence. In fact, Gao Yuan did not hear any footsteps at all, it was just a kind of intuition. At the same time, the beautiful figure of Yu Yan appeared in his mind. And then he heard a soft and pleasant voice ringing outside the door: "Master, can I come in?" It was exactly Yu Yan's voice.

  The plateau's heart was also quite surprised, his intuition was very accurate, and he said, "Come in."

  The door opened and a slender figure appeared in front of Gao Yuan.

  Only to see Yu Yan wearing a pale yellow, drag-on-the-ground long gown, with a wide white waistband tied around her waist, and her long hair naturally scattered behind her head. On either side of her face, which was not adorned with makeup, hung a tassel that fell from her chest down to her waist. This made her look even more elegant and refined, with an air of nobility about her. Compared to the waiting maids of the past, she was in a completely different league. Even when compared to Li Yinghong and Lin Wenqing, she didn't lose out by much.

  Gao Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and suddenly he had a feeling that today Yu Yan was dressed in such a way that seemed to have a deliberate intention of pleasing herself. However, this was just a pure intuition. He smiled and said: "It seems I've been deceived by you, you're absolutely not an ordinary waiting lady."

  Yu Yan knelt down on the ground and said in a low voice: "I didn't intentionally deceive you, sir. Please forgive me."

  "So you're confessing to me now?"

  Yu Yan said: "Yes."

  Gao Yuan nodded and said, "Get up and speak, no need to kneel down."

  In fact, chairs were not common in this era, and the sitting posture was similar to that of Japan in later generations. It was actually a kneeling position, so Yu Yan simply straightened her body, which didn't count as kneeling. However, she still lowered her head and didn't dare look directly at Gao Yuan.

  "What exactly are you?"

  "Report back to the master, my real name is Yan Yu, surname Geng. I am the daughter of Geng Daifu, the former owner of this mansion."

  It's no wonder that when I first saw Yu Yan, I felt she didn't seem like an ordinary maid. Now it seems this is her true appearance. So he said: "I remember Ning Ke once told me that because of the crime of treason, Geng Daifu was ordered by King Zhao to be executed along with his entire family..."

  "No, my father is not a traitor, he was framed." Before Gao Yuan could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Geng Yan's emotionally agitated outburst. However, she quickly realized that her behavior was somewhat improper and hastily lowered her head, saying: "Your Excellency, I apologize for my mistake, but my father is indeed not a traitor. He has always been loyal to the Zhao state, and as he is a straightforward person who hates evil, he has submitted several memorials to the king, criticizing Guo Kuo, which resulted in Guo Kuo's resentment and framing him for treason, but he was actually wronged."

  Gao Yuan sank into thought for a moment. Judging from what Geng Yan Yue said and Guo Kai's character, this statement was highly likely to be true. However, he had only been in Handan for a few days and wasn't very clear about Geng Da Fu's past behavior either, so he couldn't fully trust Geng Yan Yue's words. Therefore, he neither confirmed nor denied it, and instead asked: "Then how did you manage to escape from the massacre of the entire household? And why are you still staying in this mansion?"

  Geng Yan Yu said: "This is all thanks to Zhong Bo. He was originally an old servant of my family, and had been serving in my household since he was a child, for over 50 years, always loyal and devoted to my family. When the Emperor decreed that my entire family be executed, he found a maid who was about my age, and had her take my place and receive the punishment in my stead, then hid me in the mansion for two years. Only a few of my personal maids knew about this matter, until the Emperor gave this estate to you, sir."

  Gao Yuan nodded, roughly understanding the ins and outs of the whole thing. Geng Zhong had arranged for Geng Yan to serve as his personal maid, which was definitely a deliberate move. If he took a liking to Geng Yan, he would naturally take her in as his concubine, and perhaps also hoped that she would help him avenge their family. So he smiled and said: "So, is it his intention or your idea for you to serve me?"

  Geng Yan Yu's body stiffened, and she lowered her head, saying: "Originally, it was Zhong Bo's intention. After knowing that the master had entered the mansion, Zhong Bo found me and told me that staying in the mansion like this wasn't a long-term plan. If I could serve the master, it would also be a good place to settle down. And I also thought what Zhong Bo said made sense, so...so..."

  Gao Yuan smiled and said: "So next time you can stay behind and think about serving in bed."

  Geng Yan Yu's face flushed again, and she said in a low voice: "But I didn't expect that last time, Master didn't want me to... serve him at night, but instead comforted me. Apart from Zhong Bo, Master is the only one who has treated me like this. I realized that Master is... a good person. So tonight... tonight..." She paused for a moment, and her emotions suddenly became agitated again. "I know my status is lowly and can't compare to Miss Li's, but I'm really... really..." At this point, she couldn't continue speaking and began to sob quietly.

  While Gao Yuan understood that he had not pushed down Ge Yan Yu last time, although it was a trivial matter in his eyes, but in Ge Yan Yu's heart, it left a very deep impression. And today, the intimate things between him and Li Xuan Hong were discovered by Ge Yan Yu, which also brought great pressure to Ge Yan Yu, because the identity gap between them was too big, and it also reminded Ge Yan Yu of her life experience, so she felt self-pity and resentment. That's why tonight, she appeared in front of Gao Yuan with the demeanor of an official noble lady, on one hand showing him her best side, on the other hand, there was a subtle psychology to compare herself with Li Xuan Hong, proving to Gao Yuan that she was not inferior to Li Xuan Hong.

  Thinking of this, Gao Yuan couldn't help but feel a strong sense of sympathy for Geng Yan Yu. He had been living in this era for nearly four months now, and he had been leading a life of abstinence all along. It was getting harder to bear, especially after the intimate encounter with Li Ying Hong today, his physical needs were becoming increasingly urgent. And now, Geng Yan Yu was completely willing to surrender herself to him, Gao Yuan wasn't a moralist, so in this situation, he wouldn't refuse.

  So Gao Yuan immediately took action, stretched out his hand to grasp the slender hand of Geng Yan Yu, and pulled her into his own side. This time Geng Yan Yu was also very obedient, and she naturally fell into Gao Yuan's arms.

  Gao Yuan's hand wrapped around Geng Yan Yu, lowering his head to kiss her tender and delicate cherry lips. His other hand also slipped into her neckline without hesitation. Geng Yan Yu let out a soft "mmm" sound, only struggling slightly before completely relaxing, closing her beautiful eyes, and surrendering herself to Gao Yuan's touch. However, every caress from Gao Yuan sent shivers down her spine, and as their clothes were shed, Geng Yan Yu's enchanting gasps grew stronger.

  Although the plateau is not a flower in old hands, it's not a rookie either. With rich theoretical experience, Gao Yuan didn't take long to tease Geng Yan Yu until she was limp and her eyes were dazed, her mind almost completely blank, and she didn't even know how she ended up being carried by Gao Yuan onto the bed.

  Looking at Geng Yan Yu's body lying on the bed, her beautiful and sensual curves undulating gently in his eyes, Gao Yuan couldn't help but lean over, get onto the bed, and press himself against her body, making intimate contact.

  Soft lotus lanterns warm, under the tossing waves of quilts, the room is infinitely entwined, and the spring light is alluring.

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