I Want My Wife

"Go to sleep." Gu Wanning yawned, then added with a hint of schadenfreude, "It's my third brother who'll be unable to sleep tonight, not us."

In this matter, whoever is more sensitive will be tossing and turning at night.

Gu Anfang was probably upset because he had embarrassed himself in front of his Third Concubine, but little did he know that his Third Concubine was a true veteran, having seen it all.

If they were of the same sex, they might even be able to exchange things!

It's best not to bring it up between men and women, as it's too ambiguous.

As she drifted off to sleep, Gu Wanning wondered if Xu Weibei would come to pick her up in the middle of the night.

Don't disturb her peaceful sleep, or she might bite you.

Chapter 178 I Want a Wife

Xu Weibei didn't come, so he summoned all the generals who had been under his command overnight, and dragged out the troublemakers and gave them a good beating.

"My private affairs are none of your business. If this prevents me from persuading my wife to change her mind, I'll castrate you all!"

Xu Weibei said the last sentence through gritted teeth.

Everyone felt a chill in their crotches.

This person is someone who obeys orders without question and always keeps their word.

"My Marquis, we brothers just feel you've been wronged," someone said hesitantly, mustering their courage.

"I don't care what you think, I just want to be happy!" Xu Weibei roared, pointing at the crowd. "Every one of you, go back and discipline your men. If this happens again, let's see if I can keep my word."

You all have wives, kids, and warm beds all to enjoy; I'm getting on in years, and I've finally found a woman who's pleasing to the eye and touched my heart, and you're all trying to ruin it for me, you bunch of scoundrels!

"Also, remember this: the Marquis of Yingchuan's Residence may never have a wife again; but if it does, it will definitely be her, and no one else!"

Xu Weibei had also heard about his grandmother's close relationship with the Xie family.

Grandmother is old and won't listen to advice, but Xu Weibei has already made it clear to her and the Xie family that he will absolutely not remarry.

If they remain stubborn, then let them play by themselves.

Anyway, no one can force him to do anything.

In any case, when paths cross, the shameless one wins.

He doesn't care about saving face; he just wants to see if his grandmother and the Xie family dare to go along with him.

"My Marquis, why are you doing this?" someone else advised him. "There are plenty of fish in the sea, especially since that Old Thief Gu's daughter. Besides, don't you have any pride? The divorce has caused quite a stir; how can you go back to an old flame? What will people think of you? Not only you, but even your soldiers will feel ashamed..."

Xu Weibei thought to himself, "I don't care about saving face, I want my wife."

"That's my personal matter, it doesn't affect anyone. You've all come here to build your careers, and I've never wronged anyone. If you feel that my pursuing a woman I like makes you lose face, then you're free to leave, I won't stop you!"

Having said all that, no one dared to say anything more, realizing that Xu Weibei was determined to stick to his guns.

The woman my master desires, I must help him get her.

A grown man like me can't let a woman suffocate me, can I?

"If that's what you mean, my Marquis, then it's robbery! We'll help you get the person back!"

"You all better behave yourselves." Xu Weibei was even more worried. "Madam is different from others; don't make things worse. Just remember one thing: Madam is me. If you show any disrespect to Madam again, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"

"Yes," everyone answered in unison.

"Go back and immediately pass on my words," Xu Weibei said. "This matter ends here."

He thought that if the message was relayed down through the ranks, everyone would understand his feelings for Gu Wanning.

Although they still have some conflicts and misunderstandings, the outcome is already written, and no one can rewrite it.

Anyone who dares to mess with him about this matter should just wait and see what he does!

Xu Weibei specifically left a few people behind, saying, "If I remember correctly, you're all related to the Xie family. Find a way to relay every word I said tonight to the Xie family!"

Isn't the Xie family supposed to be a distinguished and respectable family?

If you can't bear the humiliation, then quickly give up on the idea of a marriage alliance.

It was already past midnight when he finally saw them off. Lying in bed, Xu Weibei missed Gu Wanning terribly.

He left his Third Concubine there today; he can use the excuse of picking someone up to go see her again tomorrow.

She liked the pastries her First Concubine made...

"Someone come here!"

Gao Lan had just fallen asleep outside when Xu Weibei's voice startled him awake. He quickly got up and said, "My Marquis, I am here."

He felt restless tonight, so he didn't let anyone else take the night watch and stayed behind himself.

As it turned out, his decision was absolutely correct.

Sure enough, the Marquis crowed the rooster in the middle of the night.

"Go tell the First Concubine to get up and prepare some of the lady's favorite snacks. I will go see the lady after court."

Gao Lan: "... Yes."

My Marquis, please have some decency.

The First Concubine is already working so hard taking care of Jiaoniang. It's not even dawn yet, the roosters haven't crowed, and you're waking her up to make snacks?

Even Zhou Bapi would be moved to tears upon hearing this.

My Marquis, you cherish your woman, but Qin Lie's woman is cherished too!

He thought this to himself, but Gao Lan didn't dare say a word. He quickly pulled up his pants and left.

Even while attending court, Xu Weibei was still thinking about sending Gu Wanning some snacks.

When he gets really busy, he doesn't always think about Gu Wanning.

But he felt that this kind of pointless bickering among the old men was meaningless, and he would rather go and deliver some snacks to Gu Wanning earlier.

After finally getting through the tough times, his good father-in-law started discussing spring planting again.

This topic is incredibly long.

Xu Weibei was cursing inwardly while still having to listen attentively.

After all, this is the first step in the reform's expansion, and it cannot afford to fail.

Xu Weibei disagreed with many aspects of the reforms, but he carefully considered the Green Sprouts Law Act and found it to be quite commendable.