Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 696: Chapter 535: The Jealous Rage of the Fierce Husband Has Erupted

Seeing Huangheng Cangyue’s smile, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but shiver, associating it with the procuress of the Cowherd Shop. Then, with a wave of her long arm, the procuress pointed behind her, saying, ”Look, these are the cowherds we’ve meticulously selected for you...”

This was truly, inexplicably, a perfect match ordained by the gods!

The Clan Leader of the Huaheng Clan truly had the potential to be a procuress, just look at her performance, dripping with drama!

Although Gu Changsheng inwardly criticized her, he had to give a thumbs-up to the procuress-grade Huaheng Cangyue; the lineup of beauties she’d pulled together were indeed of outstanding quality!

Gu Changsheng, with a lascivious chin-stroking gesture, shifted his lecherous gaze to the beautiful men standing behind Huaheng Cangyue.

It was like an ancient version of a male beauty pageant!

The Huaheng Clan’s hoarded selection of handsome men was no trivial matter. Although they were all dressed in the attire of men from the Southern Border, which to Gu Changsheng seemed somewhat odd, he had to admit that these ten or so men were all quite easy on the eyes!

There were gentle and refined elegant men, muscle-bound men whose bulk couldn’t be hidden by their clothes, broodingly handsome men with a melancholic air, and men as radiant as the sun that made one feel embraced by the warmth of spring...

In short, a diverse collection, every one of fine appearance!

”Not bad! Not bad at all! Excellent! Truly excellent!” Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but applaud, giving them high praise.

Behind him, Zhou Mu’s eyes narrowed dangerously at the woman who was thoroughly enjoying herself, truly at a loss for what to say about her.

”Prince Changsheng, have you taken a fancy to any particular one? All of these boys are legitimate sons of our Huaheng Clan, well-mannered and knowledgeable of their place. No matter which one you choose, this old body of mine will fulfill your wish,” Huaheng Cangyue said, very satisfied with Gu Changsheng’s reaction, speaking complacently.

With narrow phoenix eyes and slightly raised eyebrows, Gu Changsheng cheekily said, ”What if I say, I fancy all of them and want to take them all, what then, dear lady?”

Legitimate sons of the Huaheng Clan? Don’t fool me!

Since Huaheng Cangyue had long since prepared for this, she had certainly ensured a flawless selection of handsome men for her purposes, some of whom might indeed be from the Huaheng Clan, but certainly not all!

Whether or not they were from the Huaheng Clan, they were absolutely under Huaheng Cangyue’s control!

With a disdainful smile curling at the corner of his mouth, Gu Changsheng was rather speechless about this Huaheng Cangyue.

”Ha ha! Gu Changsheng, you really do have quite the gall. You wish to enjoy the blessings that come with having all these men to yourself, but you can’t possibly take away all the best sons of the Huaheng Clan,” Huaheng Mantian said as she saw Gu Changsheng take the bait. The antagonism on her face eased a bit, yet she couldn’t resist taunting him.

Hearing her words, the onlookers on the city tower couldn’t help but cover their mouths and laugh.

”Ha ha...” Gu Changsheng laughed too, his laugh as unrestrained and wild as ever. ”Without the lure, one cannot catch a wolf, Huaheng Cangyue. Surely you’re not having second thoughts now and intend to go back on your word, are you?”

Huaheng Cangyue’s face darkened, and she fell silent.

Pointing towards the city tower, Gu Changsheng dropped his smile and spoke with gravity, ”I want all these men, all of them! The full set, not one less! So, Huaheng Cangyue, do you agree, or not?”

Her demand was outrageously arrogant.

Yuan Bao on one side was so anxious he hopped from foot to foot, several times wanting to step forward, but he restrained himself.

The current scene was quite bizarre. On one hand, it resembled negotiations between two armies before a battle; on the other hand, who had ever seen negotiations like this?

It was absolutely unprecedented, unheard of!

”My lord, are you really going to let Lady Changsheng have her way with this? If word of this reaches the Central Plains, we will lose all face! Wuu wuu...” Yuan Bao said fretfully. His lord’s fiancée, akin to a divine presence, was selecting handsome men right in front of an army siege, even boasting of taking them all in one swoop. If this spread to the Central Plains, what would people think of his lord?

Yuan Bao felt like banging his head against the carriage until it was all over!

”Let her be!” Zhou Mu said sternly, huffing a cold snort, his gaze burning fiercely upon the woman before him, not stopping her in the least!

Upon hearing him, Yuan Bao’s heart sank with grief!

He had indeed taught his lord to dote on his wife, but not to this outrageous extent!

There must be some mix-up!

Upon the city tower, Huaheng Cangyue’s face was overcast as she pondered. Gu Changsheng’s flamboyant demands to take the men in her care wholesale should be a boon to her, but for some reason, she felt uncertain.

Especially when she saw the man lying behind Gu Changsheng, this sense of uncertainty grew even stronger.

”Prince Changsheng, this is no trivial matter. Are you serious about what you said?” After a moment of thought, Huaheng Cangyue spoke seriously, ”With all that my Huaheng Clan has to offer as dowry, do you truly agree to our requests?”

Without a trace of a smile, Gu Changsheng responded ironically, his words light as a feather, ”How so? In your eyes, am I Gu Changsheng a man who shoots without an aim? I once had a dream, you see, to build a grand Hua Mansion and keep a courtyard full of blooming beauties. Now that such blooming beauties are before me, I’m ever so eager to seize the opportunity!”

Heaven and Earth can bear witness, everything she said was nothing but the truth!

Zhou Mu’s eyes darkened even further, he knew that these words must be her true feelings, for indeed she had said such things when the Gu Residence was first undergoing renovations!

Her fingers clenched tighter and tighter, this woman! This woman! Truly lawless and audacious!

”Very well! Since Prince Changsheng is so magnanimous, I shall facilitate this goodwill. As long as Prince Changsheng is willing, we can welcome our clan’s gentlemen into marrying at once. After that, I will grandly open the gates of Red Sun City to welcome Prince Changsheng’s entry!” With a wave of her hand, Huaheng Cangyue spoke with a weight that seemed to shake the ground.

This time, not a single woman standing behind her uttered a word of disapproval!

Instead, it was Gu Changsheng who couldn’t help but reveal a trace of a sneer on his face!

Above the city gate tower, a crowd of onlookers gazed intensely at the luxurious carriage surrounded by people below. Atop the carriage, Gu Changsheng, dressed in red, stood against the wind, dazzling like flames, silent and unspoken.

Stillness! A sudden and unexpected silence!

The negotiations, which had already been drawing to a close, had fallen into a strange quiet.

With unblinking old eyes, Huaheng Cangyue stared at Gu Changsheng with a face full of doubt and uncertainty. She had agreed, so shouldn’t Gu Changsheng be leaping with joy? Why was she unusually silent at this time?

”What if I do not agree?”

A somber male voice, laden with boundless authority, shot directly towards the tower.

Huaheng Cangyue’s heart chilled at the sound!

Prince Mu! The Undefeated War God, His Royal Highness Prince Mu of Great Zhou!

Prince Mu, who had been quietly observing and waiting for a change, unexpectedly spoke up to stop the proceedings at this moment... then... this...

The focus of the people upon the city tower was instantly drawn to the man lying in a reclining position. This man, glorious and resplendent as if from a Divine Residence, had eyes cold as eternal ice atop snow-covered mountains, striking fear and chilling hearts.

Gazing upon his face, surpassing the beauty of countless men, the people atop the city tower couldn’t help but glance at the dozen or so men by their side.

The difference was immediately clear, like comparing clouds to mud, not at all of the same level!

With such a man by her side, why would Gu Changsheng even cast a second glance at the men of the Huaheng Clan?

”Huaheng Cangyue, it has been ten years since I last set foot in the Southern Border. It seems you have forgotten the event when I trampled through Red Sun Valley!” With a slight shake of his Glazed Cup, the red light of the wine gleamed and danced. Zhou Mu withdrew his gaze and spoke leisurely.

Above the city tower, Huaheng Cangyue’s eyes sharpened. Ten years ago, during the civil strife between the Huaheng and Xiangka clans, Prince Mu of Great Zhou, now Prince Mu, marched through the Southern Border, waging wars along the way!

Her Red Sun Valley had indeed once suffered at his relentless hand!

The man who was decisive and unstoppable in battle truly had a visage that could sway nations, just as the rumors had claimed!

”Everyone knows that my beloved Changsheng has already been betrothed to me, she is my fiancee. Huaheng Cangyue, by presenting a dozen handsome men to me, are you showing contempt? How should I settle this grudge of attempting to steal a wife with your Huaheng Clan, hmm?” Ignoring the astonished eyes of the people on the tower, Zhou Mu spoke once more, his gaze towards Gu Changsheng could hardly conceal his adoration, ”My beloved Changsheng, the hour is already late. If you do not put away your playful spirits soon, you won’t be able to enter the city before nightfall and rest comfortably!”

Zhou Mu’s words were gentle, yet they reached the ears of everyone on the tower with perfect clarity, their faces reflecting an indescribable expression.

But Gu Changsheng indeed tensed up, her playful mood vanishing instantly!

Right! The hour was indeed late, if the play continued, there would be no entering the city, no eating or sleeping in comfort!

All else could be endured, but not being able to eat and sleep well was something Gu Changsheng absolutely could not tolerate!

”Ah!” Gu Changsheng sighed regretfully, making a point as she spoke, ”Such sour jealousy! The vinegar jar at my home has been overturned. It’s over, no more playing around!”

With an innocent shrug, Gu Changsheng acted as if the matter didn’t concern her, looking up towards Huaheng Cangyue, ”Such a pity! In the Gu Residence resides a fierce husband, your Huaheng Clan’s men, as beautiful as flowers, are destined to be admired from afar by me, never to be trifled with!”

”Prince Changsheng, are you going to renege on your word?” Huaheng Cangyue’s expression changed drastically at these words.

”No, no, no!” Gu Changsheng shook her head, her voice grave as she said, ”Huaheng Cangyue, you failed to understand your opponent’s likes and dislikes and to act accordingly!”

As she spoke, Gu Changsheng smiled and gestured towards Zhou Mu standing behind her, again speaking vividly, ”The kind of man I fancy is someone like him, not those mere trophies of men you have standing behind you!”

Upon hearing this, the man lying on the soft couch, the Glazed Wine Cup in his hand paused momentarily, as he burst into an uninhibited laughter!

This woman, she too could utter such words, this indeed was the greatest gain of the day...