Little Figures Fighting

He's here now, probably to clarify and explain this matter.

"No way, you should avoid him! You're divorced, why would you still see him? From now on, you two should never see each other again!" Gu Anfang shouted.

As they were talking, Xu Weibei, looking travel-worn, came in with Zhi Nu.

His robe was covered in mud, and it was impossible to tell where he had been crawling and scrambling.

Upon seeing Gu Wanning, he spoke first to explain, "I was away from the Capital for the past two days on business, and I never expected them to do something so stupid. Don't worry, I've already had those who spoke recklessly arrested, and they will be severely punished. I assure you, this will never happen again."

Gu Wanning nodded. "Okay."

Xu Weibei's actions already constituted giving her an explanation.

Just as her third brother would protect her, Xu Weibei's soldiers would also protect him.

Poor Third Brother, not only was he beaten up by a group for standing up for himself, but when he got home he was also given a beating by his own father.

Seeing Gu Wanning's calm expression, Xu Weibei's anger, tension, and anxiety from hearing about this matter on his way here gradually subsided.

Thankfully, she didn't blame him.

He should have known long ago that she was reasonable and wouldn't blame people unjustly.

Gu Anfang, however, showed no mercy, scoffing, "This matter won't be so easily resolved. What about my sister's reputation?"

What will he do about this beating he got? Hmph!

"Then..." Xu Weibei suddenly said, "This matter did indeed originate from me, and it has indeed affected Gu Wanning's reputation. I am willing to go through the proper formalities of marriage and remarry Gu Wanning."

Gu Wanning: "???"

What? My brother got beaten up, and now I have to marry you and be your slave?

Does your ancestral grave have some kind of auspicious energy, and you get all the good things in life?

"No, I object!" she declared decisively. "Rumors stop with the wise. Although it's true that many people are making fun of it now, it will pass in a few days, and no one will mention it again. I also know this wasn't the Marquis's intention. Let's leave it at that, and no one should mention it again."

She also wanted to say that if the Marquis really felt bad about it, then he could compensate her for some of the emotional distress.

But ultimately, she wasn't thick-skinned enough and didn't dare to say it out loud...

Seeing that Gu Anfang was about to say something again, Gu Wanning hurriedly said, "Hua Ying, quickly take a look at my third brother. Third brother, don't think this is a small matter; if his brain is damaged, it's no small thing. My Marquis, let's go out."

After saying that, without giving Gu Anfang a chance to object, Gu Wanning pulled Xu Weibei's sleeve and walked out.

Xu Weibei added, "I'm dirty, covered in mud, don't get it on you."

However, Gu Wanning was still willing to be close to him and did not treat him like a monster, which made Xu Weibei very happy and swept away his fatigue of the past few days.

"Don't go, wait, I still need to argue with him—"

"Third Master, please don't move, it will hurt if you touch the wound."

"Never mind me, I'm fine, move aside."

"Third Master, no."

The two appeared to be pulling at each other.

A "thud" sounded as something hit the ground, interrupting their conversation.

A deathly silence suddenly fell over the room.

Gu Wanning, who had already walked out, turned back and asked, "What's wrong?"

"This is none of your business!" Gu Anfang shouted, actually getting angry at her.

Gu Wanning looked completely bewildered.

This means that if someone knew you were beaten, they would think you were bitten by a dog and contracted rabies.

Who could stand that temper?

No wonder he can't find a wife.

"Hua Ying, ignore him, come out here."

The Third Concubine, however, had her back to her and said softly, "It's alright, I'll apply the medicine for the third master. Don't worry, you go and speak with the Marquis."

Chapter 176 Petty People Fighting

Why are these two acting so strangely?

They actually clicked quite well?

Third Concubine was usually a bit aloof.

She certainly wouldn't give a friendly look to an uncooperative patient.

But today, when her third brother went mad, she was actually willing to stay and treat his injuries?

It must be because of her that they didn't want to put her in a difficult position; Gu Wanning silently remembered this favor.

"Er Ya, please close the door for me," the Third Concubine said in a deep voice. "I need to administer acupuncture to the Third Master; he can't be exposed to the wind."

"Okay!" Er Ya immediately closed the door obediently.

After the door closed, the Third Concubine bent down to pick up the opened copy of the "Three Hundred Poems" from the ground.

This "Three Hundred Poems" is a sham; it's full of naked men and women fighting.

The visuals lack aesthetic appeal and are primarily characterized by directness and vulgarity.

Third Concubine didn't like this style of painting.

"I'll do it, I'll do it." Gu Anfang stretched out his long arm, hurriedly picked up the book, and stuffed it back under the mattress.

Just now, during the struggle and pulling, I don't know how, I managed to pull out his precious, overflowing juice.

If there were a bowl of deadly poison in front of him right now, Gu Anfang would definitely drink it down without hesitation.

He had no face to stay in this world anymore.

He would never dare to face that Third Concubine again.

He dared not think about how his Third Concubine would view him in the future.

But just now, instead of slapping him, she even covered for him. Gu Anfang felt he should repay this kindness in any way he could.

But right now, he doesn't want to say anything.

His face was burning red. He dared not look into his Third Concubine's eyes, nor dared he speak to her again. He could only pretend to be dead.

The Third Concubine remained calm. "Third Master, please kneel down so I can apply the medicine to your back."

Gu Anfang then felt the pressure on his back, and his wound burned with pain.

He rolled over, lay face down on the pillow, and kept telling himself—so what if he was embarrassed this time? We'll never see each other again, never again...

A cool sensation quickly came from behind him, greatly relieving the burning pain; it must have been his Third Concubine applying medicine.