Let's Not Divorce

"Madam, thank you." The Third Concubine's knees buckled and she was about to kneel down, but Gu Wanning helped her up.

"Now here's the problem," Gu Wanning sighed, "How am I supposed to explain this to the Marquis on your behalf...?"

"Madam, it's my fault. I shouldn't have troubled you. I... I..."

"Going to die again? Please spare me. I don't want to deal with funeral arrangements; they're exhausting. I still have to explain to the Grand Princess that you're one of hers; I also have to bear the reputation of being jealous, and my father and brothers might suffer because of it. So you, living well is more important than anything else."

This is really difficult. How can I tell Xu Weibei?

"Madam, the Marquis has arrived!" Fourth Concubine's loud voice rang out from outside the door.

Fourth Concubine had been keeping a close eye on Xu Weibei, and sure enough, the moment Xu Weibei lifted his foot, she immediately gave a "warning."

Xu Weibei glared at him fiercely.

Fourth Concubine rolled her eyes at him, almost sticking out her tongue—she wasn't afraid of being punished, and now that Madam was back, what did she have to fear?

Xu Weibei was so angry he almost lost his temper.

This Marquis's Residence has absolutely no manners.

He wouldn't stoop to the level of an animal when Little Flower spat at him; but his concubine dared to roll her eyes at him?

Just wait, he'll tell Gu Wanning to deal with these bastards later!

Third Concubine panicked immediately, but Gu Wanning calmly closed the brocade box, then took her hand and gave her a reassuring look.

--Don't panic, I'm here. I don't hesitate to lie!

"My Marquis," Gu Wanning greeted him.

Xu Weibei looked at their tightly clasped hands, his face as long as a donkey's. "Where's the stuff?"

Why does it feel like the two of them are working together to fight against a bully?

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "Don't you know where it is?"

"I thought it was something special, but it's just something for women," Gu Wanning said casually.

Upon hearing this, the Third Concubine's face almost drained of color.

She still couldn't face other people.

"Women's products?"

"Yes," Gu Wanning lifted the brocade box slightly, but didn't reveal what was inside. "Women, you know, have those few days every month, so she doesn't want anyone to see."

"Do you think I'm stupid? You don't want anyone to see you, so you'd rather die?" Xu Weibei gritted his teeth.

--If you're just trying to fool me, at least come up with a better excuse!

Gu Wanning: "Sigh, I originally wanted to tell a lie, but I didn't expect the Marquis to be so discerning. So I'll tell you the truth—actually, it's related to me."

"Madam--" The Third Concubine suddenly looked up.

Gu Wanning smiled at her, sighed, and said, "It's my fault. I've dragged you down. But you shouldn't have tried to kill yourself. So what if I took contraceptive medicine and didn't want to have a son for the Marquis? Could the Marquis possibly kill me?"

After saying that, she walked up to Xu Weibei, tilted her head slightly to look at him, and said, "My Marquis, I had my Third Concubine make the contraceptive. She was afraid that you would make things difficult for me if you found out, so she denied it to the death."

"Contraceptive?" Xu Weibei was confused.

What contraceptive?

"Speaking of which, the Marquis has also eaten it," Gu Wanning smiled. "That time I watched the Marquis eat it, but I didn't dare to say anything. Do you remember?"

Did he eat it?

Xu Weibei suddenly remembered something, and felt a sudden urge to vomit.

But those medications were probably already digested by him...

"You!" Xu Weibei was so angry he couldn't speak.

"Let's go back and talk," Gu Wanning said. "I didn't lie. Your Marquis can have a doctor verify it. Let's not involve others in this matter. Let's discuss it slowly."

As she spoke, she gave Xu Weibei a wink.

Brother, could you cooperate a bit?

As long as the Third Concubine believes it, Xu Weibei believes this explanation, that's fine.

After all, only something like avoiding pregnancy can make a man lose his mind and stop worrying about the box.

Xu Weibei didn't actually understand, but when he saw Gu Wanning winking at him, he thought there must be something going on.

It's not that she didn't want to have a son, well... never mind.

Therefore, Xu Weibei turned and left.

The Third Concubine, however, began to worry about Gu Wanning, her eyes reddening as she said, "Madam, Madam, you're going to offend the Marquis for my sake."

"I've offended him a couple of times already, so this one time won't make a difference. Besides, we haven't consummated our marriage, and he doesn't expect me to give him a son. Even if he heard that, I wouldn't want to. I'm just a little embarrassed right now. Alright, pack your things and get some rest. They'll all be coming to see you soon. The Marquis lost something; I'll go back and help him find it first, and then we'll argue."

Chapter 113 Farewell to Divorce

"Eldest sister, she's here, she's here." The Second Concubine secretly nudged the First Concubine, who looked worried, with her elbow and winked.

Upon hearing this, the First Concubine looked over and saw Xu Weibei and Gu Wanning walking one after the other.

Looking further back, there was a pouting Fourth Concubine, muttering something to herself.

Gu Wanning smiled at the two of them and waved her hand gently to indicate that she was alright.

--She got it done!

The Second Concubine secretly gave her a thumbs up—she really is the lady!

The First Concubine finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Weibei didn't linger at all and headed straight for the main courtyard.

Gu Wanning said to the others, "You all go and rest first. Although it's urgent that the things are lost, we shouldn't rush into things and suspect our own people unnecessarily."

"Madam, you—" The First Concubine was very worried.

"I'm fine."

The Second Concubine also pulled the First Concubine aside and whispered smugly in her ear, "Don't worry about it. Just like brine curdles tofu, everything has its counter. The madam is quite formidable!"

It's wonderful to have such a capable wife upstairs.

Fourth Concubine said, "Let's go, let's go see Third Sister together."

She still doesn't understand what happened to her Third Concubine; it's driving her crazy with curiosity.