Gu Xiaoxiao Asked to Marry

Gu Wanning lowered her eyes. "What the Marquis does is none of my business."

Gu Xiaoxiao is a ticking time bomb; she might explode at any moment.

Unfortunately, her own father, still mindful of family ties, wanted to arrange a marriage for her.

"Sister-in-law, you know I'm a newcomer to this family. They're not close to me, and I have nothing to say about it, but don't expect me to reciprocate with any deep affection. If Father says anything I don't like, I will definitely argue back."

He Shi asked worriedly, "Gu Wanning..."

"I'll try my best to control myself," Gu Wanning smiled at her. "Unless I really can't control myself, I'll finish my meal first, then go over. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll waste the snail rice noodles I worked so hard to make."

He Shi a wry smile. "Alright, you eat first. I'll go tell Mother, and also have He Ge sound out Father's opinion."

Zhi Nu said, "Mother, I have some homework I don't understand and I need to ask my older brother for help. I'll go with you."

As he spoke, he gave Gu Wanning a reassuring look.

Gu Wanning smiled and said, "Go ahead."

Although he was just her nephew, in her heart, Zhi Nu was no different from her son.

From now on, all her belongings will be left to Zhi Nu.

Where can you find such a thoughtful and sensible child?

Gu Wanning calmly finished her snail rice noodles.

She expressed satisfaction with the improved flavor today, although it still doesn't meet the standards for opening a store, it's much better than before.

It would be even more delicious if there were chili oil, but unfortunately she doesn't even have chili peppers right now.

Take it slow, she has a long way to go.

After eating, she fed the alpaca and played with it for a while. Only after Er Ya, who had gone to inquire about the news, returned and said that Gu Anqi had returned, did Gu Wanning go to the Gu family.

The Gu family was about to set the table for dinner, Gu Xiaoxiao was helping out.

Upon seeing Gu Wanning, she surprisingly called her "sister" and even offered her a chair.

"No need, I just ate. You can take your time." Gu Wanning sat to the side, drinking her tea.

Aside from her being quite at ease, everyone else seemed somewhat awkward.

Gu Yuanshi put down his chopsticks after only a few bites, stood up, and said, "Gu Wanning, come to the study with me."

Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes held anticipation.

Seeing this, Gu Wanning sneered, thinking to herself, "Trying to take advantage of me? They'd better know their own limitations."

Gu Anqi put down his chopsticks as well. "Father, let me join you."

My relationship with my sister has finally started to improve, and I can't afford to have any more problems.

My father is getting old, and he does tend to simplify some things when dealing with family matters.

Gu Anfang picked up another large piece of Dongpo pork and buried his head in eating it.

No one ate anymore, so he cleaned up the mess; he can eat a lot.

Chapter 185 Gu Xiaoxiao Proposes Marriage

Gu Wanning noticed Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes darting around, filled with excitement and anticipation. She sneered and followed her father and brothers into the study.

Gu Yuanshi asked his children to sit down, and then began to talk about Xu Weibei to the Xie Residence to dismantle their house.

"Although I heard that he didn't want to get married, this matter could have been discussed amicably, but he insisted on making it public knowledge, which was really inappropriate."

Gu Wanning looked down at her nails and silently rolled her eyes.

Why should you interfere in what other people do?

Who needs a dad?

Besides, if Xu Weibei hadn't gone to such extremes, would the Grand Princess have let him off the hook?

Those who pretend to be sophisticated without experiencing the hardships others have suffered will be struck by lightning.

However, if she were to say it aloud, her father and brothers would probably start to speculate and think that she was still hung up on Xu Weibei, so she simply kept quiet.

Go ahead and say it, it's not about her anyway.

However, Gu Yuanshi directly asked, "Gu Wanning, what do you think of the Marquis's actions?"

"I don't know, and it has nothing to do with me," Gu Wanning said. "I'm very busy and don't have time to deal with what's going on outside."

Gu Yuanshi seemed relieved, then sighed.

"Father, are you worried that my sister still has feelings for the Marquis?" Gu Anqi said. "I think there's no need for that. My sister is capable of letting go easily."

Because of Zhi Nu, the brother and sister often met and spoke to each other.

Gu Anqi didn't think Gu Wanning couldn't let go.

"That's good." Gu Yuanshi stroked his beard. "Even if I had to choose again, I still wouldn't want to marry into the Marquis's Residence's family."

"Then don't worry, Father, I won't," Gu Wanning said. "If I had any lingering attachment, I wouldn't have chosen divorce."

She couldn't help but wonder if her close relationship with her four concubines had caused her father to misunderstand.

She can explain that.

But before she could explain, Gu Yuanshi continued, "I'm getting old, and I don't know what you kids are thinking. You finally managed to break free, and now even Xiaoxiao has taken a liking to the Marquis and mentioned it to me..."

Gu Wanning: Hehe, so that's where you are.

Gu Xiaoxiao previously looked down on Xu Weibei.

Her target was clearly that chubby, fair-skinned Prince of Qin.

Why are you changing your mind now?

It couldn't be that she suddenly realized Xu Weibei's charm after hearing about his violent outburst at her door.

Tsk tsk, hard to judge.

"Father can't possibly expect me to go and mention it to the Marquis, can he?" Gu Wanning said with a half-smile, her tone sarcastic.

"That's not what Father meant. It's just that... what she said makes sense. The Marquis has been very supportive of me, so a marriage alliance between our two families isn't out of the question. The main thing is that Xiaoxiao is willing, and I also think that if the Marquis is willing, there's no harm in it. It's just that you..."

Gu Wanning finally understood.

Gu Yuanshi felt that Xu Weibei had been performing well recently and that they could be betrothed, so that the father-in-law and son-in-law could work together in the court in the future; in addition, Gu Xiaoxiao also liked Xu Weibei, which was a wonderful thing.

Now the only fear is that I, this "monster," will jump out and oppose the marriage, ruining what should have been a perfect match.

Gu Wanning had a lot to say, but Gu Anqi didn't give her the chance.

Gu Anqi became her mouth double.

"Father, the Marquis used to be at odds with you, and back then you were a proper father-in-law and son-in-law. Now that you're divorced, he's very supportive of the reform movement, which shows his attitude has nothing to do with the marriage alliance."