A Madman and a Madwoman

If things really escalate to that point, it would be tantamount to a complete break with the Gu family.

What possibility remains between him and Gu Wanning?

Although there wasn't much of a chance for them to get back together anyway, Xu Weibei wouldn't allow their relationship to deteriorate further.

With that thought in mind, Xu Weibei finally left the house and rode his horse to the Grand Princess's Residence.

Chapter 139: The father-in-law and the mother-in-law

The Grand Princess was indeed furious.

She has painstakingly raised her grandson for so long, and even if he doesn't appreciate it, he is her own flesh and blood, and she is willing to endure any hardship.

However, it is unforgivable for others to try to tamper with things outside of her control.

"What are you all dawdling about? I said, prepare the carriage, I need to go to the palace to see the Emperor!"

The Nanny Chu could only gently advise her, "Princess, if you go directly to the palace, the Emperor might be too busy with state affairs to see you. But if you are turned away, it would be quite embarrassing."

To have an audience with the emperor, one had to "make an appointment," submitting a written request to the palace in advance and then waiting for the emperor to summon them.

"I only caught a cold and was sick for two days, and my granddaughter-in-law is gone. I'm not dead yet!" The Grand Princess slammed her hand on the armrest of her chair. "Where do they put me!"

"Grandmother, please calm down," Xu Weibei walked in from outside, his expression arrogant and as irritating as ever. "I told you long ago that I was not satisfied with this marriage, but you insisted on forcing me to agree... Divorce is what I wanted, something I planned for a long time to achieve."

"You, you—" The Grand Princess's anger immediately shifted to her grandson, pointing at him and saying, "Are you really trying to drive me to my death?! I've poured my heart and soul into you, and you..."

"Grandmother is at an age where she can enjoy her retirement; she doesn't need to worry about me anymore," Xu Weibei said. "I know Grandmother is eager to have a grandson, but I won't be discouraged in the future; I will remarry."

"Remarry? You make it sound so easy! Do you think Grandma has been so tolerant and accommodating towards her because she thinks you can't find another wife?"

No!

"It's because she's Gu Yuanshi's daughter, and Gu Yuanshi has Death-Exemption Gold Plaque!"

In a fit of anger, the Grand Princess told the truth.

"I don't need it." Xu Weibei said arrogantly. "Gu Wanning and I loathe each other and should have divorced long ago. I'd rather die than give up my manly dignity for some damn get- Death-Exemption Gold Plaque!"

"Furthermore, if Grandmother isn't afraid that I'll completely sever ties with the Gu family, or that I'll lead men to surround the Gu Residence, drag the Gu family father and son into the street to beat them, and make things spiral out of control, then feel free to go to the Emperor to rescind his decree!"

After saying this, Xu Weibei gave the Grand Princess a deep look, then turned and left.

Gao Lan glanced at the Grand Princess, sighed, and quickly followed.

How did things turn out this way?

Has he really gotten old?

Has he fallen behind the times?

Has he lost all sense of what the Marquis is thinking?

He had previously thought that the Marquis wanted to salvage the relationship.

But now the Marquis even wants to smash the pots in someone else's house; he really doesn't want things to get better.

"My Marquis, are we really going to smash the pot?" Gao Lan asked cautiously. "How many men are we taking?"

Xu Weibei: "... I'll smash your dog brain out!"

What an idiot!

The people around him are no good, and they've dragged him down, so Gu Wanning probably doesn't like him.

What is it that she doesn't like about him?

Xu Weibei thought he was great in every way!

Even though there were shortcomings, didn't he still try his best to learn?

Oh, Qin Lie is nice to his First Concubine, and he's copied that.

How did I fail to learn it?

Xu Weibei did not understand.

Gao Lan: "... Are you lying? What about the matter of taking another wife?"

"Grandmother has extremely high standards; she won't be able to find a suitable candidate for at least three to five years. Let me have some peace and quiet for now."

His mind was in complete turmoil.

He had no idea how to win her back.

He was so foolish before, trying to emulate Qin Lie!

Qin Lie did wasted his time, didn't he?

In short, Xu Weibei felt that it was all because the people around him were incompetent that he was incompetent.

He will never give up on Gu Wanning!

But right now, firstly, he was at a loss, and secondly, he was very angry.

He wanted Gu Wanning to calm down, recall his good points, and then think of a way to propose marriage again.

Gao Lan dared not ask any more questions; he was already confused.

At the same time, he also decided that he would never act on his own initiative regarding anything concerning Gu Wanning in the future, and would always report back to the Marquis for instructions.

So soon, he nervously went to ask Xu Weibei.

"My Marquis, someone from Baoji today and is waiting outside. They say that the madam went to settle some money... What should we do?"

In fact, Xu Weibei had previously stated that he intended to renege on the payment.

They won't say they won't give it, they'll just say they don't have the money and drag it out.

Actually, you could just follow the instructions, but Gao Lan felt that these were extraordinary times, and it was always good to be cautious, so he asked again.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Weibei said, "Give her the money..."

"This... is..." Gao Lan warned himself, not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble.

Even if the Marquis said today that one plus one equals three, he would only need to nod.

"Wait a minute—" Xu Weibei spoke again.

Gao Lan had walked to the door but then came back, and respectfully asked, "My Marquis, do you have any further instructions?"

He's about to go crazy—ahhh, these two are always bickering, and it's so hard being caught in the middle!

"Give her more money," Xu Weibei said.

Gao Lan: "Give more? How much more?"

You can name a number.

My brain has been completely spun out of control by all the emotional turmoil you guys have created.

It doesn't work. It doesn't work at all.

Give her all the money from selling the goods.

Gao Lan couldn't resist any longer. He really wanted to understand what it was like to be in unrequited love, why it was like mist, rain, and wind, making it impossible to figure out.