Conflict (I)

Princess Qingyi said, "So, my cousin's good news is coming soon? Congratulations, Great-Grandmother!"

Although she was an honest person, she definitely had her own stance on Gu Wanning's divorce—she considered herself part of Gu Wanning's family.

The way the Grand Princess was deliberately provoking her made her unhappy.

"I like this girl. She's well-educated, beautiful, and gentle..."

Gu Wanning burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at?" The Grand Princess's face darkened.

Chapter 168 Conflict (Part 1)

"It's nothing, I just remembered that you once praised me and said I was very lucky." Gu Wanning lied through her teeth.

What she was really thinking was that the Grand Princess's mouth could praise anyone to the point of being an unparalleled fairy, as long as it was useful to her.

Zhi Nu came over and took her hand. "Little Aunt, Second Aunt has guests here. Let's go home."

"Okay." Gu Wanning nodded with a smile.

Good child, so clever.

The Grand Princess's visit was most likely just to vent her anger and prove that she had been blind to Xu Weibei's talent. After leaving, she helped Xu Weibei find a better wife, and that was all.

That's incredibly naive.

"Princess, Second Sister-in-law, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

Life is precious and should not be wasted on meaningless people.

"Did I let you leave?" The Grand Princess, having failed to achieve her goal, was unwilling to let Gu Wanning go.

Gu Wanning sensed Zhi Nu's nervousness, gently patted the back of his hand to comfort him, and said with a light laugh, "Does the princess have any further advice?"

"You leave as soon as I arrive? What, do you not like me?" The Grand Princess sneered.

"Your Highness is too kind. How could I dare? You are such a gentle and loving elder; I am unworthy to be your granddaughter-in-law. Now, seeing the Marquis about to marry, I am truly happy for Marquis and for you. I wish you a great-grandchild soon, so that four generations may live under one roof."

She didn't want to clash with the Grand Princess over past events.

It's not worth it.

Her emotional value is also very valuable.

Xie Yun said, "Princess, please calm down. You are not well, and the imperial physician said that you should not get angry."

"You're so thoughtful." The Grand Princess looked at her and said with satisfaction.

Xie Yun smiled perfectly, her dimples appearing slightly. "You flatter me."

Gu Wanning: Tsk tsk, just as expected of the type the Grand Princess should like.

The Grand Princess then looked at Gu Wanning, "Although you and Xu Weibei are divorced, we are still related by blood, according to your second sister-in-law. Sit down. Don't rush to run away as if you've done something wrong just because you see me."

Gu Wanning was so angry she laughed.

Good grief, I've been letting you have your way, and you don't even realize it?

Then don't blame her for babbling on.

"I was indeed in a hurry to leave, not because I felt guilty, but because I didn't want to upset you. I thought the divorce was the Emperor's decision, and the Princess agreed. I didn't expect you to still be so resentful, even bringing people to my second sister-in-law's door to humiliate me and embarrass me..."

At this point, things have clearly broken down.

"You want to embarrass me? So what!" The Grand Princess retorted firmly, "Who do you think you are, daring to talk back to me here!"

"Princess, are you trying to bully us with your power?" Gu Wanning sneered. "Then let me give you a piece of advice—don't be so presumptuous. The Marquis isn't a puppet in your hands. Whether the marriage goes through or not is none of my business. You should ask the Marquis for his opinion first!"

"How dare you!" The Grand Princess is of noble birth and has always lived a life of luxury. When has she ever been spoken to like this to her face?

She picked up the teacup beside her and threw it at Gu Wanning.

"Gu Wanning, be careful." Princess Qingyi reached out to shield Gu Wanning, spilling almost all the hot tea on her, dripping down her sleeves.

The tea was freshly served and still very hot, Princess Qingyi's face showed visible pain.

"Second Sister-in-law!"

"I'm fine. How are you? Are you hurt?" Princess Qingyi disregarded her own condition and was still concerned about Gu Wanning.

"I'm fine. I'm here, get some cool water! Quick! Er Ya, go, fill a wooden bucket with cool water, and throw in two ice cubes."

Once the others brought ice water, Gu Wanning had Princess Qingyi place her scalded, red arm over a wooden tub and suspend it in the air, continuously scooping cool water with a ladle to cool down her scalded area.

"What's going on?" Gu Anwei returned at this moment.

He didn't even have time to greet the Grand Princess; he came over, squatted down, and examined Princess Qingyi's injuries.

Princess Qingyi did not cry when she was scalded, but when she saw her husband, tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.

"Gu Wanning is not injured," she sobbed.

He would be very sad if his sister got hurt.

"Don't cry, let me see." Gu Anwei's heartache was evident as she lifted her sleeve to wipe away her tears and carefully examined the burn.

Gu Wanning: Tsk tsk, how sweet.

Although Princess Qingyi's arm was burned red, it was obviously not serious, and with proper treatment, it healed quickly.

"Go inside and change your clothes," Gu Anwei.

"But, great-aunt..."

"Go ahead, I'm here."

Princess Qingyi then went inside, but kept turning back to look at herself as she went in.

Gu Anwei then bowed to the Grand Princess, her attitude indifferent and distant, "I wonder what mistake the princess has made to cause you such anger? If the princess is wrong, the Emperor will punish her. Aren't you overstepping your bounds?"

They didn't hold back, they just went straight to the point.

Gu Wanning almost wanted to applaud her second brother.

To hell with considering the bigger picture! We're being blatantly attacked; what are we supposed to do?

"How dare you! Do you need to teach me how to do things? I'm here today to teach her a lesson for being so disrespectful to her elders and spouting nonsense!" The Grand Princess pointed at Gu Wanning and said.