TFWYH – Chapter 587 Disgust for Shrews

“I would rather have no such child!” Huangfu Yi grew angrier the more he spoke. He shouted at the two guards, “What are you standing there for? Escort the Imperial Consort back. Without my orders, she is not to leave again!”

The two unlucky guards, caught in the crossfire, looked helpless. They cupped their fists and stepped forward to take her away.

Gu Yanshuang stared at Huangfu Yi in disbelief, too stunned to react for a moment.

She could not understand how things had come to this.

Before, as long as she cried or made a fuss, no matter how impatient Huangfu Yi became, he would still give her some face.

But now… he was actually putting her under house arrest?

What had she done wrong?

Just then, Yuanyuan stepped out in small hurried steps and tugged gently at Huangfu Yi’s sleeve, anxiety in her eyes.

“Your Highness, please don’t be angry. Don’t harm your health.”

Gu Yanshuang’s gaze instantly locked onto Yuanyuan.

That youthful, beautiful face ignited a wildfire of jealousy inside her, completely shattering what little reason she had left.

Huangfu Yi patted Yuanyuan’s hand and had not even spoken yet when Gu Yanshuang shrieked and charged forward. She slapped Yuanyuan hard across the face, then grabbed her hair, her expression twisted and feral.

“Bitch! It’s because of you that His Highness hurt my son! You filthy slut—I’ll kill you!”

“No… ah…” Yuanyuan cried helplessly.

Huangfu Yi was stunned by the sudden scene. When he came to his senses, he nearly exploded with rage. Without thinking, he rushed forward, seized Gu Yanshuang, and flung her aside. Pulling Yuanyuan behind him protectively, he roared:

“Shrew! Have you lost your mind?”

“Am I the one who’s mad, or are you?” Gu Yanshuang had no sanity left now. Pointing at Yuanyuan, she screamed at Huangfu Yi, “For the sake of one woman, you beat your own son half to death! Huangfu Yi, is this what you call benevolent and righteous? Is this your famed wisdom and heroism?”

Huangfu Yi treasured his reputation above all else. Hearing that, his face darkened completely, and his words became merciless.

“I am indeed neither benevolent nor heroic. Otherwise, how could I have been blind enough to marry a shrew like you?”

Then he shouted at the two guards again:

“Are you two dead? Take the Imperial Consort away!”

The two guards sighed and hurried forward to seize her.

Even while being dragged off, Gu Yanshuang was still crying, cursing, and screaming in fury.

Little did she know, all this accomplished was making Huangfu Yi despise her even more.

Soon, she was dragged away.

The servants she had brought with her, including Aunt Qiuwen, all kept their heads lowered, not daring to breathe loudly, and scurried off after her.

This was the prince’s residence.

The prince was the highest authority here. Only after him came the prince’s consort.

When Huangfu Yi had not returned, Gu Yanshuang could dominate the household with one hand.

But now that he was back, he was the only true master of the Second Prince’s estate.

With him present, who would still dare follow Gu Yanshuang in causing trouble? That would be courting death.

After Gu Yanshuang left, Huangfu Yi finally had time to look at Yuanyuan’s face. His eyes were full of tenderness.

“Does it hurt?”

Yuanyuan forced a smile and shook her head.

“The moment I decided to be with Your Highness, I had already expected all of this. It doesn’t hurt. Please don’t worry.”

The more sensible and understanding she was, the more Huangfu Yi loathed Gu Yanshuang, and the more he pitied Yuanyuan.

“It is all my fault. I failed to protect you immediately.”

“I’m really fine. It’s only a little red and swollen. It’ll fade in a few days.” Then she said teasingly, “These next few days, Your Highness shouldn’t come see me. Wait until I’ve healed before…”

“Recover here, in my quarters!” Huangfu Yi cut her off decisively.

“In my eyes, you are beautiful no matter how you look. You suffered today because of me. I will naturally give you an explanation.”