Sisters (II) (Continued)

"I... I've never even met the Marquis before, and I don't know why such rumors are spreading so widely. Gu Wanning, is your divorce from the Marquis because of me?"

"The Marquis has no recollection of you either," Gu Wanning said. "My divorce from him was solely due to the two of us; no one else was involved."

To put Gu Wanqing at ease, she spoke with absolute certainty.

"I just wanted to give an example. The Marquis has countless enemies, as have his father and brothers, and the issue of the Prince vying for the throne is always hanging over his head. There are too many people who want to get rid of you. For example, those who plot against you and the Marquis... Wouldn't all of the parties I mentioned be severely damaged?"

Gu Wanqing broke out in a cold sweat.

"Sister, be careful."

Gu Wanning did her best.

After a long pause, Gu Wanqing lowered her eyes and said, "Okay, I'll remember."

"Sister, you're heartbroken about losing your baby, but don't forget, An-ge needs you too. If anything happens to you, An-ge will be the one who suffers the most. Besides, in the royal family, having many children doesn't necessarily bring good fortune. Sister, please take good care of An-ge."

You are destined to have only one son, but that son is a true dragon emperor!

Stop being love-struck! Don't wait until the hammer falls to feel the pain; stand up straight now, my strong heroine!

Your lazy little sister is waiting to latch onto someone powerful!

Gu Wanning knew very well that she, the Gu family, and Gu Wanqing were all in the same boat, sharing both prosperity and ruin.

"Gu Wanning, I never expected you to speak so frankly to me like this," Gu Wanqing said, deeply moved. "Actually, I've always felt ashamed to face you. There's something that's been weighing on my mind for a long time, and now I've finally mustered the courage to tell you the truth, which is..."

"You're trying to say that you're not your parents' biological child, and that I am. They told you a white lie for your sake, hoping I wouldn't hold a grudge against them. I'm their only biological child, aren't I?"

"You, Gu Wanning, how did you know?"

"Never mind how I know, I know anyway, and I don't want to break the ice."

"I'm sorry, Gu Wanning, I'm so sorry."

"You don't need to feel sorry," Gu Wanning said calmly. "It was your birth mother who did the wrong thing, not you. The grievances have their perpetrators, and I have no lingering resentment about the past. But—"

She looked at Gu Wanqing, whose eyes were filled with tears, and said, "If you implicate me in the future, I will definitely mind."

Gu Wanqing fell silent.

"The Gu family can accommodate two daughters at the same time," Gu Wanning said. "We are both daughters of the Gu family. My future honor and disgrace will depend on my father, brothers, and sister. I don't actually seek to benefit much from you, but I don't want to clean up your messes later. I'm afraid I don't have the ability to do so."

Let go of the past and look to the future!

Wake up, you love-struck fool!

Don't be fooled by so-called love.

If that's love, then even dog shit smells good.

"Wipe your tears," Gu Wanning said, pushing her handkerchief towards him. "Otherwise, your family will think I bullied you. I still have a temper, and I'm afraid I'll never come back."

Gu Wanqing replied, "You wouldn't. I've always known you're stubborn but soft-hearted. You used to say you were unfair and hated me, but you never hurt me."

She didn't understand it before either.

Only after marrying and experiencing real conflict and pain can one truly understand what deep, visceral pain is.

And all she can rely on is her family.

"Wanqing, Wanqing, are you there?" Gu Anfang called from outside.

"See, those who were worried came, didn't they?"

Of all the members of the Gu family, Gu Anfang is the one who least hides his favoritism towards Gu Wanqing.

However, the siblings have a very good relationship.

Gu Anfang wanted to join the Imperial Guards, but his father and brothers disagreed, believing that the Imperial Guards was a place for spoiled brats.

It was Gu Wanqing who pleaded with the Prince of Qin to arrange things for Gu Anfang.

That was the time when they were at their most tender and affectionate...

Gu Anfang felt that his younger sister, who returned home later, was unreasonable and made things difficult for Gu Wanqing at every turn.

His family members were all trying to smooth things over and refused to stand up for Gu Wanqing, so he had to treat Gu Wanqing even better.

"Go ahead," Gu Wanning said. "I don't like crowds. I'll lie down for a while before going. You can keep the money; I don't need it. I'll have someone send another bag of popcorn for An-ge to try later; it's just a token of my appreciation as his aunt."

"I appreciate your kindness on behalf of An-ge. But food is something that can easily lead to complications." Gu Wanqing stood up. "I will try my best in the future... so as not to disappoint you."

"Strive to elevate my entire family and friends to high positions."

Gu Wanqing chuckled softly.

"Be careful of Gu Xiaoxiao, she wants to be your man's concubine," Gu Wanning lazily reminded him again.

"Yes, I understand."

She's not confused yet; she knows which sister is the real one.

After Gu Wanqing left, Gu Wanning didn't get up. She just lay there, lazily eating popcorn, silently hoping that Gu Wanqing wouldn't go astray.

She must one day become Empress Dowager!

"Madam, Madam, I've been looking for you everywhere!"

Fourth Concubine squeezed in.

Gu Wanning was dumbfounded.

Fourth Concubine didn't need Gu Wanning to greet her; she sat down on the couch and started popping popcorn into her mouth.

Gu Wanning: "Why are you here?"

"Your family has a happy occasion, may I come and give a gift?" Fourth Concubine shook the paper package in her hand.

"Wow, you've gotten extravagant?"

Zhou Yaya spends money without restraint. When she receives her monthly allowance, she treats the world as her own, indulging in lavish meals and drinks.

Two days later, his pockets were emptier than his face, and he was begging for alms everywhere.

"Hey, don't bring up things I don't want to talk about. I don't have any money, but I couldn't come empty-handed, so I stole two pounds of garlic from the mansion and wrapped it up myself. Hehe, I didn't write my name on it, so I won't know who sent it to me later."

Gu Wanning: "... I think you're just like a big head of garlic."