Chapter 265: His Malicious Intent Towards You

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Noticing the curious glances from the women, Gu Qingluan quickly grasped their concerns. With a brief moment of contemplation, she offered reassurance, saying, “Don’t worry, they’re in my care. They understand the importance of discretion and won’t divulge any information.”

“Thank you, Madam,” the women expressed their gratitude.

Gu Qingluan instructed Qianxi to go find the innkeeper and arrange accommodation and meals for everyone.

The fifteen girls who chose to stay went upstairs, while Hong Yao and the others bid their farewells. Gu Qingluan gave them some money, leaving only five dazed-looking women and Zhou Qingyu in the hall.

Gu Qingluan attempted to communicate with them but with minimal success.

Zhou Qingyu hadn’t left, still worried about these women.

“Madam, these five sisters suffered the most severe injuries. They’ve closed off their spiritual awareness and are reluctant to wake up. They’re like walking corpses, talking to them won’t help.”

Closed off their spiritual awareness?

Gu Qingluan was taken aback and used her divine sense to observe, confirming it.

She was a healer, skilled in treating physical ailments, but dealing with matters of the heart wasn’t her expertise. In this situation, she could only take extra care of them and hope they’d find their way out of their struggles.

Feng Tianlan hadn’t intervened throughout, watching Gu Qingluan interact with the victims. His expression remained calm, his attractive deep eyes flickering strangely.

Once, he thought all women were selfish and self-centered.

But time and again, Gu Qingluan shattered that impression.

She treated her son tenderly, displayed profound worry when he went missing and sought revenge for him without hesitation.

All of this was understandable due to her maternal instincts, with reasons to be found.

Yet, these persecuted women had no connection to her.

She could have easily ignored them. They had been rescued from the pit of fire, and even if they were temporarily lost, they would strive to live. However, she chose to provide them shelter.

While she spoke harshly about not supporting idlers, she was, in fact, preserving their self-esteem.

Kind-hearted, meticulous, and compassionate.

In the face of enemies, she was decisive and ruthless, leaving the impression of a heartless person.

Who…

…was she really?

After making arrangements for the twenty girls, Zhou Qingyu said her goodbyes and departed.

Before departing, Gu Qingluan handed her some money as usual.

“Madam, thank you. The great favor you and the two young masters have shown to Qingyu will always be remembered. I will repay it in the future.” Zhou Qingyu bowed to her in gratitude, then walked out of the inn.

Gu Qingluan let out a sigh of relief, noticing Feng Tianlan was looking at her with a strange expression.

She subconsciously touched her face, asking, “What’s wrong?”

“Stay away from Prince He in the future,” Feng Tianlan said in a serious tone.

Gu Qingluan was confused.

Feng Tianlan’s voice was stern. “He has ill intentions towards you.”

Gu Qingluan was speechless, “Aren’t you overthinking this?”

It was a man’s intuition.

Qifei He was definitely up to no good.

Seeing that Gu Qingluan didn’t believe him, Feng Tianlan’s eyes darkened. “Do you want to get involved with him?”

He hadn’t forgotten what this woman had said before about having ten or eight intimate partners.

Could she be thinking about developing a ninth or tenth?

Even though Feng Tianlan believed that Qifei He couldn’t compare to him in any aspect, he couldn’t guarantee that this woman’s judgment wasn’t clouded, and she might have taken a fancy to him!

With this thought, his expression grew even darker. He approached her, lifting her chin, his gaze fixed on her eyes as he spoke in a low voice, “Don’t forget, you’re the mother of two children!”

Gu Qingluan impatiently pushed his hand away, “No need for your reminder! Even if I have sons, I can associate with whoever I want. What’s it to you?”

She never thought that she would get further involved with that peculiar Prince He, but she couldn’t stand this scumbag’s attitude.

As if they had some kind of relationship.

It was just one time!

On what grounds did he have to control her decision?

Feng Tianlan’s eyes churned with waves of emotion, and his imposing aura radiated. The surrounding air pressure suddenly dropped.

“Say that again and see what happens!”

Sensing that he was about to lose control, Gu Qingluan swallowed nervously, taking a step back. However, she refused to back down, “I’ll say it! I want to have a relationship with…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Feng Tianlan reached out, pulling her waist and drawing her closer, his lips sealing hers tightly..