Third Concubine's Unusual Behavior

This man is so proud.

The conversation between the two became a bit awkward after a while; Princess Qingyi was really not good at being friendly with people.

Seeing this, Gu Wanning took the initiative to steer the conversation towards Gu Anwei.

She felt that the couple's relationship must be good.

Based on her observations, Princess Qingyi didn't seem like a cunning or shrewd person at all.

She is so gentle.

That's something you can't fake; it's a gentleness that emanates from within, a tranquility that comes from a place of peace and harmony.

Such a person is very kind and easy to get along with, but the vast Princess's Residence cannot be managed well by gentleness alone.

The fact that the Princess's Residence is now in such good order can only mean that Gu Anwei has put a lot of thought and effort into it.

He was the most respected person in the manor.

Being willing to put in the effort shows that you care.

Moreover, Princess Qingyi's eyes would light up whenever she mentioned her husband.

"The prince consort is truly excellent, it's just that my health is failing me," Princess Qingyi, perhaps feeling a connection with Gu Wanning, couldn't help but confide her own concerns. "I also wish to give him a child, but there's been no sign of it. I've suggested he take a concubine, but he refuses..."

Gu Wanning sighed inwardly. Even as a princess, she still had to think about taking concubines for her husband?

She had genuinely believed that all princes-in-law were loyal to their princesses, but after arriving, she discovered that most of them also had concubines, or the princess was simply jealous.

The princess, in fact, didn't care much about this matter.

They grew up in this kind of environment, surrounded by people who did the same. It's surprising that a man only sleeps with one woman.

"The Gu family has a pure and upright family tradition," Gu Wanning said. "Neither my father nor my brothers took concubines. Marriage is a matter of fate, and my second sister-in-law is so young, there's no need to rush."

"I probably can't have children."

How could that be?

"There's been no news all these years," Princess Qingyi said sadly. "Even the imperial physicians couldn't say anything. I know for sure that there's something wrong with my health, but they're afraid to say it."

Gu Wanning dared not offer any unsolicited advice or suggestions.

I really don't know what happened...

"Does my sister have good news?" Princess Qingyi asked again.

Gu Wanning: No, no.

Tadpoles haven't evolved to the point where they can spread through the air.

"The Marquis has just returned, there's no rush, it will be here soon."

Gu Wanning: I didn't, but the second one outside is about to give birth...

"If my sister ever discovers any secret methods for conceiving a child," Princess Qingyi said, blushing, "Please let me know. I don't know many people, and I'm embarrassed to tell others about this..."

"Alright, alright," Gu Wanning quickly agreed. "The Third Concubine of the Marquis's Marquis's Residence knows a little about medicine. She helped Mother with her knee before, and it's much better now; she can walk like a normal person. Next time I come to see my second sister-in-law, I'll bring her along."

"Okay, little sister, you should come often in the future. I'm actually quite lonely in this manor."

Gu Wanning nodded.

She was genuinely worried that Xu Weibei might cause trouble in the mansion, and she was also quite uneasy.

Gu Anwei didn't return either, and Gu Wanning got up to say goodbye, not knowing what had held her back.

"I won't wait for my second brother now. I'll come to see my second sister-in-law another day. I'll come often in the future."

Princess Qingyi is likable, and besides, she's a princess—who wouldn't want to curry favor with someone powerful?

Princess Qingyi saw Gu Wanning to the door, still reluctant to part, and urged her to come again.

On the carriage ride back, Er Ya, who had been holding back all day, finally dared to speak.

"Madam, I've been so suffocated today, I haven't dared to utter a single word."

"This isn't like you. You act all high and mighty in front of the Marquis, but you don't dare say a word in front of the Princess?" Gu Wanning couldn't help but laugh at her. "The Princess is so gentle."

"No matter how gentle she is, she's still a princess, the Emperor's own daughter," Er Ya said. "I never dared to imagine that one day I would be so close to a princess! Following you has truly broadened my horizons."

"What, you haven't seen the Grand Princess before?"

"It's different, this is different."

In short, it felt like a dream.

The princess even had someone bring her some snacks, and she smiled at her.

Parents, I've made something of myself!

"Second Master is truly blessed. Others who become prince consorts suffer mistreatment, yet he has such a princess who has eyes and heart for him. But Second Master is indeed a good person; how many people can compare to our First Master and Second Master?" Er Ya said with a face full of pride.

Gu Wanning remained silent; she seemed to have a vague feeling that her second brother and the princess had a good relationship.

The second brother thought that her defiance of her family might be because she was like him, so he invited her to come over to keep the princess company and relieve her boredom.

That should be the purpose.

It's nothing; this kind of friendship won't do her any harm.

"Er Ya, tell the driver to hurry up."

She had to hurry back to check on things; she wondered what kind of chaos the manor was in.

Chapter 108 The Third Concubine's Abnormalities

Although she was mentally prepared, Gu Wanning still didn't expect to see such a "tragic" scene.

As soon as she returned to the manor, a maidservant rushed forward to report, "Madam, you're finally back!"

The little maid's voice was trembling with tears.

"What's wrong?" Gu Wanning asked knowingly, but her heart was pounding with anxiety.

"The Marquis said something was missing, and he started acting up after you left..." Xiao Ya said, her eyes red. "The Marquis said the thing was in the room, and besides the Marquis and you, only the concubines came in and out, so now they've had the concubines interrogated."

"How could this be?" Er Ya exclaimed impatiently. "Could something have fallen into the crack and been lost? Or Marquis has misremembered? We don't have any dishonest people like that. What could have been lost?"

"This servant doesn't know either. The Marquis only said that something was lost, and then he started..."

"Let's go take a look," Gu Wanning said in a deep voice.