Making Money Even in Death

"Okay, sure, I will."

Gu Wanning never understood why her usually cold and aloof second brother would repeatedly extend an olive branch to her.

I don't understand, I really don't understand.

After speaking, Gu Anwei left.

Er Ya then walked over and whispered in Gu Wanning's ear, "Miss, you're really amazing. I've been with you in this household for years, and I've never seen the Second Young Master take a fancy to anyone. You're definitely the only one."

Gu Wanning smiled but didn't say anything, though she thought to herself, "You should allow someone who has been mistreated to express their emotions."

Gu Anwei didn't become hysterical or sever ties; she simply reduced contact, which was more than enough.

After all, as he said, everyone only has one life.

People don't live to be sacrificed.

Gu Anwei clearly deserved a bright future, and he put in tremendous effort for it. In the end, just because his father and brothers were too outstanding, just because he wasn't the eldest son, he was to be sacrificed and forced to take a mediocre path by marrying a prince. Why should he be allowed to remain without complaint?

If you get hit, you're not even allowed to cry out in pain?

That doesn't make sense.

To outsiders, the sacrifices made for the family seem understandable.

But those who are harmed also have the right to protest.

Thinking about this, Gu Wanning roughly understood.

Perhaps it was because she was also rebellious and didn't follow the usual path that her second brother felt he had found a kindred spirit?

"Er Ya, let's not talk about that. Go out and see if your sister's carriage has arrived yet?"

"If he hasn't come, this servant doesn't need to go. There are people outside eagerly waiting! They're looking forward to it with bated breath."

Gu Wanning: "Who? Gu Xiaoxiao?"

"Who else could it be but her? Who's so shameless? Saying she's looking forward to her sister and brother-in-law is more like it! Shameless!"

Gu Wanning: "... Keep your voice down."

After a while, Gu Anqi brought Zhi Nu back.

Gu Wanning put on her little tail again.

But a short while later, He Shi came again, cautiously discussing with her son, "How about you come with me to meet your uncle and aunt? It'll only be for a little while..."

Zhi Nu looked at Gu Wanning, received her encouraging gaze, and nodded through gritted teeth. "Okay, Mother."

He Shi was so moved that tears almost welled up in her eyes.

Er Ya felt sorry for her and went along too.

Then, Gu Wanqing arrived late.

She still brought a large group of people with her, making a grand entrance.

Gu Wanning could only help arrange for those people to go to her rented house, open the side room, and let them rest and wait.

Gu Xiaoxiao Gu Wanning like air, but when she saw Gu Wanqing, she would fawn over her and praise Gu Wanqing to the skies, saying she was absolutely unique.

However, Gu Wanqing was clearly not impressed, remaining cold and distant, only offering a few perfunctory words occasionally.

When Gu Wanning returned after arranging everything, she heard Gu Xiaoxiao praising Gu Wanqing's good complexion and beautiful clothes.

Gu Wanning couldn't help but roll her eyes.

--You're good at lying through your teeth.

Gu Wanqing's face was covered in a thick layer of powder, almost dripping off, yet you can still tell she looks healthy?

She looks great; does she really need such heavy makeup at her age?

Gu Wanning was about to turn away when she heard Gu Wanqing call out to her, "Gu Wanning, come here. Let's have a good talk, sisters."

Chapter 141 Even in Death, I'll Make Money

Gu Wanning had no choice but to go in.

Gu Wanqing glanced at Gu Xiaoxiao, her intention to send her away was clear.

But Gu Xiaoxiao pretended to be stupid.

She didn't want to leave.

She didn't have many opportunities to talk to Gu Wanqing, so she had to seize the moment.

How can we get close to the Prince of Qin if we don't capture Gu Wanqing?

Gu Wanqing said calmly, "His Prince going to the palace today and cannot accompany me. I brought some gifts with me today, and I would like to trouble Xiaoxiao to help sort them out, so that the servants won't be clumsy and mix up the gifts."

Hearing that the Prince of Qin wasn't coming, and that Gu Wanqing had given her another task, it naturally showed that she was very close to and trusted Gu Xiaoxin. Gu Xiaoxiao was excited and happily went out.

Watching her sway as she walked, Wei Shi sighed silently.

Wei Shi sat in the middle of the kang (a heated brick bed), with Gu Wanqing beside her. Gu Wanning sat opposite them, separated by the kang, looking down at her fingernails without saying a word.

Feeling the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Wei Shi took the initiative to speak, "Gu Wanning, where 'Zhi Nu? Why isn't she bothering you anymore?"

My sister-in-law took him to pay his respects to my uncle and aunt. I'll bring him over to greet my sister in a little while.

"No rush," Gu Wanqing said. "Ever since I knew he was home, I've been completely at ease. Gu Wanning, about your matter with the Marquis, I..."

She was shocked when she heard the news, but her closest brother, Gu Anfang, who often went to her place for meals, said that it was Gu Wanning's own idea.

"She's very opinionated, let her be. Don't think of her as someone who's miserable; she's not like you, she can't stand being wronged," Gu Anfang said.

Because of the rampant rumors about Xu Weibei and Gu Wanqing's past relationship, Gu Wanqing actually found it difficult to bring up this matter.

But since it involved her younger sister, she had no choice but to speak up.

Therefore, Gu Wanqing spoke very carefully, for fear of igniting Gu Wanning's temper again.

"Yeah, it's nothing, it's just a divorce, no one died."

The sky didn't fall, and everyone can still pursue their Jinxiu futures.

"What are you saying, child!" Wei Shi scolded, then said to Gu Wanqing, "You don't need to worry about her, she's very easygoing. Although I was worried and upset for a while because of this, seeing her come home and live right under my nose, I've come to terms with it."

If the daughter isn't going to get married, then keep her under your nose.

"... No need to serve in-laws, no need to take care of the household, no need to worry about or get angry with men. The only downside is that after you pass away, there will be no one to offer sacrifices..."

"People performed sacrifices, but no one came back to life," Gu Wanning said indignantly. "They're already dead, why bother with all that?"