A Happy Occasion? (Continued)

Then He Shi pulled Gu Wanning aside and started writing the invitations.

The two women, aunt and sister-in-law, were in a dilemma—they really didn't know who to invite, and after thinking it over, they could probably only manage to put together two tables.

He Shi smiled wryly, "I went to such great lengths to make things difficult for your elder brother for the first time, and I got what I wanted, but in the end I didn't expect that there were actually very few people I could invite."

Gu Wanning: "Our family's situation is indeed a bit special... but we can manage to gather two tables, and our own family can sit at two tables as well."

If all else fails, just have a celebration at home.

There was no other way; Gu Yuanshi was not one to take sides or form cliques. After becoming the Chief Grand Secretary, to avoid suspicion, he rarely hosted banquets at his residence throughout the year and seldom attended banquets outside.

So even just coming up with a guest list right now is proving very difficult.

He Shi was unwilling to give up. "In that case, invite Father's colleagues and the colleagues of your three elder brothers. We won't accept gifts; we can't put Father in a difficult position."

Gu Wanning sensed her persistence and understood a mother's urgent desire to make amends to her son, so she nodded and said, "Sister-in-law's idea is good."

When things get awkward, don't classmates and colleagues have to fill in the gaps?

We're all together all the time, we see each other all the time, so it's nothing to do but help out with something so small.

And they're eating and drinking for free!

When those colleagues received the invitation, were they surprised, uneasy, or suspicious of a trap?

After all, the idea of Gu family hosting a dinner party is as terrifying as the sun rising in the west.

"Let's make it clear, it's a happy occasion, Zhi Nu is back," Gu Wanning thoughtfully suggested.

"Good."

The two women discussed it and indeed did just that.

But things changed once word got out.

When the news reached Xu Weibei, it became that the Gu family was holding a grand banquet to celebrate Gu Wanning's return home.

Good, good, they are Gu family, that's wonderful!

Xu Weibei was so angry he wanted to smash the Gu family's pot.

They really know what it means to rub salt into a wound.

However, Gao Lan quickly clarified the truth, saying that it was because the Shitou had turned into Zhi Nu, and it had nothing to do with Gu Wanning.

However, Xu Weibei felt that the Gu family was gloating.

If they had even a shred of sympathy, couldn't they at least be celebrating finding their grandson at a time like this, when he and Gu Wanning were getting a divorce?

What? Without this grandson, the Gu family line is going to end?!

I still need to stab him in the heart!

Just then, his Fourth Concubine came to see him, saying she needed permission to go out to visit Gu Wanning.

Xu Weibei told her to get lost and go back.

Fourth Concubine wanted to roll her eyes and retort, but Gao Lan pushed her out.

--Ancestors, we mustn't add fuel to the fire.

Anyone who provokes the Marquis now is truly courting death.

The Marquis's relationship with his wife was like an old house on fire.

"When can I see Madam?" Fourth Concubine whispered to Gao Lan, "Before Madam left, she said the Marquis was magnanimous and wouldn't make things difficult for us or restrict us... But as soon as Madam left, he won't let me see her anymore..."

"You are never allowed to go see her again!" Xu Weibei roared angrily.

Fourth Concubine finally rolled her eyes as she had hoped, then turned and left.

Since she had already informed him, and he wouldn't drink the toast, she decided to pour the wine on the ground as a way of telling his ancestors in the afterlife.

His ancestors didn't object; they agreed on his behalf.

Gao Lan thought Zhou Yaya was really a troublemaker. Seeing that she rarely listened to advice, he breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

This was the third day after the divorce, and the atmosphere in the entire Marquis's Residence's residence had become extremely tense.

No one dared to speak.

Well, Zhou Yaya isn't exactly a normal person.

However, it's not a good solution for the Marquis to never attend court.

Are you too ashamed to face anyone after getting a divorce?

For the past three days, Xu Weibei has not left the Marquis's Residence, staying alone in his room.

Gao Lan was very worried about his mental state and wished he could find something to distract him.

Of course, the premise is that Gu Wanning should not be mentioned.

However, reality left him no choice.

Xu Weibei heard someone calling Gao Lan outside, and Gao Lan quickly went out.

A moment later, Gao Lan returned and paced back and forth on the corridor, seemingly hesitant.

Having spent many years together, master and servant knew each other well. Seeing this, Xu Weibei coldly said, "Get in here! If you have something to report, get in here!"

He's perfectly fine!

Isn't it just a divorce?

Gu Wanning doesn't like him, but does that mean he can't live without her?

There are countless women in the world; if one doesn't work out, he'll find another!

Gao Lan, bowing slightly, stood cautiously at the doorway and said, "My Marquis, it's the Grand Princess..."

What's wrong with Grandma?

"The Grand Princess only heard about your divorce today and is very angry. She's going to the palace to argue with the Emperor, hoping to persuade him to rescind his decree before it's issued."

The imperial edict had not yet been officially issued, but Gu Wanning had already left.

"Grandma always has wild ideas," Xu Weibei sneered.

He's not stupid.

Why was the Emperor willing to facilitate his divorce from Gu Wanning?

It's obvious that Gu Wanning discovered Corn, and she might discover even more crops in the future.

The emperor feared that there would be too many people around him helping him, regardless of whether they were men or women.

Perhaps the Emperor arranged his marriage to Gu Wanning because he thought Gu Wanning had a bad reputation and was brainless.

Unfortunately, he was wrong.

They were all wrong.

The Grand Princess still wants the Emperor to retract his decree? How could that be possible?

"The Grand Princess also said that she would go to the palace first, and then confront the Gu family... asking why the Gu family had the right to take the Madam back first? The Emperor's decree hadn't been issued yet; the Madam was the Lady of the Marquis's residence, and she couldn't Marquis's Residence without her permission!"

It seemed they were going to forcibly bring Gu Wanning back.

No, we can't let Grandma do that!

Xu Weibei had only one thought in his mind.