Bear Me Two Sons

The responsibility is too great; I cannot bear it.

"How about I find an excuse to avoid you when Your Marquis puts your plan into action? I could go to the Estate? Would that be inappropriate? I already said I would take them with me, but I'm going first?"

"Then just think of another excuse to get out."

"Okay, let me think about it."

As a result, Gu Wanning didn't have to think for long before she unexpectedly received an invitation.

The invitation came from the Princess's Residence.

However, it was not the Grand Princess, but Princess Qingyi, Gu Wanning's second sister-in-law.

The original owner had a very vague impression of her second sister-in-law, and Gu Wanning had never seen her since she transmigrated.

The last time they met, her second brother Gu Anwei, unexpectedly invited her to visit the Princess's Residence sometime.

She didn't think much of it, and then the invitations arrived?

In my memory, my second brother was somewhat unpredictable and frightening.

Fortunately, after he married the princess, he rarely returned to the mansion, so everyone had few opportunities to meet.

"My Marquis," Gu Wanning thought for a moment, feeling that Xu Weibei was more reliable than Gu Anwei, so she humbly asked him for advice, "May I go to the Princess's Residence?"

What if I go and get tricked?

Since her transmigration, she doesn't seem to have experienced the scheming and intrigue of the inner quarters yet. Is she going to have to catch up on those lessons so soon?

"What's wrong with going?" Xu Weibei took the invitation and glanced at it. "This doesn't look like a woman's handwriting. It must have been written by your second brother."

"Really? But this character is indeed beautifully written."

The strokes are as sharp as silver hooks and as powerful as iron, penetrating the paper with their force.

"Can I go?" Gu Wanning asked again.

"Isn't it tomorrow? Perfect timing, you go while I clean the manor. Oh, and remember to take Er Ya with you, she's too noisy."

Gu Wanning nodded, stroking her chin thoughtfully. "What does my second brother want with me? By the way, Marquis, haven't you noticed that my second brother doesn't seem very close to the family? Why is that?"

It's a son, my own flesh and blood, raised by my side. He's handsome, and you can tell from his handwriting that he's quite learned...

What's wrong with that?

"If I'm not mistaken, it's because your father isn't satisfied with his arrangements."

What are my father's plans?

"Marriage." Xu Weibei sneered, his eyes full of mockery.

"You mean the matter of marrying the prince, which my second brother is not satisfied with?"

Is my second sister-in-law a spoiled princess?

Or perhaps his appearance is not quite what one would expect?

Chapter 106 Give Me Two Sons

"Use your brain and think about it. Compared to your older brother, in what way is he lacking?"

Gu Wanning thought about it carefully, "It's not much different, is it?"

These two must have been taught by their own father.

"It's not much different."

Gu Wanning: Are you kidding me?

Xu Weibei then changed the subject, saying, "But think about their current situations."

Gu Wanning seemed to be deep in thought.

Gu Anqi is already a rising star who has stood out from the crowd. Everyone who sees him must be envious and jealous of Gu Yuanshi, and must go home and slap their own "dog"—look at him!

But Gu Anwei had become just another ordinary person.

"To marry the master means to withdraw from the relationship."

Officialdom

Although he held the title of Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, it was essentially a sinecure, practically created specifically for the sons-in-law of imperial consorts.

"You mean, does my father think that if all three of us—father and sons—achieve great success, it will attract gossip? Or even cause us to overshadow the emperor?"

"Yeah. But doesn't he ever consider why your second brother should have to give way to your eldest brother?"

We were all born into this world, we all studied hard, and we all had lofty ambitions, so why was it him who sacrificed himself?

No one wants to be sacrificed.

Especially this kind of long sacrifice, where one sees no hope for the rest of their life.

Gu Wanning sighed, "My father probably regretted it later and realized his mistake, so he wasn't very strict with my third brother's studies and eventually let him join the Imperial Guards. My Marquis, if it were you, and both your sons were equally outstanding, what would you do?"

"I'd be laughing in my sleep if I could, so naturally I'd do everything I can to support them."

Like father, like son; like brothers, like soldiers.

Anyone who disagrees, come and fight.

Old Thief Gu is just trying to gain fame and reputation. He's selfish; because he's afraid of being criticized, he lets his own child suffer.

Xu Weibei stated that he is definitely not such a fool.

He just doesn't have a son yet.

It seems he's overlooked this matter; shouldn't it be put on the agenda now?

Thinking of this, Xu Weibei solemnly said to Gu Wanning, "Don't worry, I will only let someone else have another child after you have given birth to two sons."

In ordinary, respectable families, the eldest son of the principal wife is usually desired. Before the principal wife gives birth to the eldest son, the concubines are given medicine.

If the eldest son is not the legitimate heir, the family will be unstable.

He treated Gu Wanning even better.

He wanted to wait until she gave birth to two legitimate sons before letting his concubines have children.

Gu Wanning:???

Thank you so much!

"My Marquis, no need," Gu Wanning said, "Don't delay your important matter of having children."

She initially wanted to bring up the topic of "divorce," but then felt it was pointless to keep bringing it up.

Xu Weibei changed his mind, and the two of them argued over the same thing again, which only made things more difficult for themselves.

"I'm not in a hurry, I'll wait until you can give birth to two sons."

Oh, then you can wait until you're childless.

Where were we?

Oh, my second brother has some complaints about the family.

Yes, that's right. Who could feel at peace with that situation?

You have your reasons, and you have to consider the bigger picture, but as the one being sacrificed, am I not allowed to have my own stance?

Gu Wanning now understands Gu Anwei's coldness towards her family.

The question is, why would he try to be friendly with me?

Gu Wanning still didn't know much about her second brother, so she felt uncertain.

"... If he asks you to go, then go. Once you get there, you'll know what he wants from you," Xu Weibei said. "He wouldn't take out all his resentment towards his family on you."