Chapter 687 Too Stiff, Easily Broken

He wrapped his arm around her from behind and rested his chin on top of her head, pressing down in a way that made her quite uncomfortable.

Having no choice, she could only shift her body.

He seemed to be deep in thought and didn't pay attention to her movement. After a while, he said, "Go to sleep, I came late tonight."

Gu Youyou pondered for a moment before replying, "It's all right. I also got back late today, and Aunt dragged me away for a lecture. Fortunately, my visit to the Jie Residence was to save someone, so she didn't say anything too unpleasant."

"Hmm! I heard there was another incident at the Jie Residence, that concubine almost killed Jie Zhonglin?"

Gu Youyou laughed and said, "Exactly, whether she succeeded or not, she cut off one of his fingers. I managed to reattach it for him, but I'm not sure if it will survive. Second Young Master Jie seems effeminate, but he has a robust constitution. As long as he's well cared for, he should be able to make it."