The Father-in-Law Route

Although I don't want to have an ambiguous relationship with him, this kind of thing is something that has to be done "depending on the person."

Xu Weibei is too proud.

Gu Wanning put all the things he gave her into a separate brocade box, waiting to return them to him later.

"The Marquis has achieved his goal."

"What did you say?"

"I must say, Marquis, you've really gone to great lengths."

"It's getting late, let's go to sleep," Gu Wanning said. "We don't need to go to the fields tomorrow, let's sleep in. By the way, is my father off tomorrow? Zhi Nu not need to go to the Imperial College?"

"Yes, the First Madam is calling you back for dinner. Do you want to go?"

I can tell you really want to go.

"Hehe, go ahead, this servant will go cook for the Madam. If you don't like Gu Xiaoxiao, just pretend she doesn't exist."

"Okay, go ahead." Gu Wanning yawned. "Go to sleep quickly. I don't know why you love working so much. Don't wake me up tomorrow. If you get up early, go help yourself. Let me sleep until I naturally wake up."

"Yes, yes, yes."

"By the way, isn't Second Brother coming back?"

"He's definitely not coming back."

"We haven't visited my second sister-in-law in a long time; we'll go see her another day when we have time."

"Alright, I'll remember that for you. You mentioned last time that you wanted to go find Qiaoqiao and discuss opening a shop with her."

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Then you should make time to go. I really didn't like snail rice noodles before. But after trying it once, I kind of want to eat it again. Let's try opening a shop. Maybe we can really make money. Anyway, it's our own shop, so it won't cost much capital."

"Right?" Gu Wanning said smugly, "Then we'll have dinner at home tomorrow, and then go find Qiaoqiao in the afternoon."

Xu Qiaoqiao is already running the shop, and they split the profits 50/50.

Gu Wanning was too busy to go see it.

She had previously wanted to invest money in Xu Qiaoqiao, but Xu Qiaoqiao refused.

Xu Qiaoqiao seems to have some money.

"Okay," Er Ya replied.

The next day, Gu Wanning woke up naturally and got out of bed feeling refreshed.

Zhi Nu had been reciting her lessons in the courtyard for half an hour.

"Let's go buy some meat and then go back."

When Gu Wanning visits her parents' home, she never arrives empty-handed.

She can say she doesn't need to bring family members, but she herself must show proper etiquette.

When she returned home with the meat, she almost dropped it when she saw the person standing in the yard.

Chapter 189 The Father-in-Law's Path

"My Marquis, what brings you here?"

Indeed, standing in the courtyard was Xu Weibei.

"I came to see Chief Grand Secretary Gu about something, and he invited me to stay for dinner." Xu Weibei felt a shameful pleasure upon seeing Gu Wanning's shocked expression.

He knew it!

He was originally going to find Gu Wanning, but Er Ya wouldn't let him in.

Er Ya thought to herself, "Although I admire you two, I can't let the Marquis get you too easily and not cherish you."

Xu Weibei took a roundabout approach, going next door and pretending to discuss the unfinished business with Gu Yuanshi, but actually he wanted to wait for Gu Wanning.

After we finished discussing business, the house smelled delicious.

Xu Weibei shamelessly praised the food for its delicious aroma.

Gu Anqi, who had been standing silently by his side, suddenly had a bad feeling.

As expected, Gu Yuanshi said politely, "If Your Marquis doesn't mind, please stay for a simple meal."

"Father, the Marquis is so busy..."

"I'm not busy; I happen to have some free time today. How could I refuse such a kind invitation from the Chief Grand Secretary Gu?"

Then Xu Weibei gave Gu Anqi a smug look.

Gu Anqi a poker face, expressionless, but inwardly he was filled with hatred—this bastard had succeeded!

Chief Grand Secretary Gu was also somewhat surprised.

But what he was thinking was, was Xu Weibei trying to improve their relationship?

He would be happy to see that happen.

After all, although Xu Weibei had disagreements with him, Gu Yuanshi felt that he was a rare talent who was proficient in both literature and martial arts, and thus cherished his talent.

It was under these circumstances that Gu Wanning saw Xu Weibei as soon as she entered the room.

Xu Weibei even stepped forward to take the meat from his hand.

Gu Wanning refused and handed the meat to the old woman, saying, "Since my father is hosting a banquet, why doesn't he just order a proper feast?"

"It's just a family dinner, no need to be so polite."

Gu Wanning: "..."

Would you be suitable to attend our family dinner?

Suddenly, Xu Weibei glanced at Gu Xiaoxiao's room, his gaze cold and disgusted.

Gu Wanning looked over and saw the curtain move, and then Gu Xiaoxiao, who was dressed up carefully, came out with a smile, "The Marquis and Second Sister are here. You two are busy, I'll go help my sister-in-law cook."

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "You can pretend to do something else to attract Xu Weibei's attention."

Please, please don't go into the kitchen, otherwise I'm worried your makeup will fall into the food and I won't be able to eat it.

Xu Weibei said to Gu Wanning, "Aren't you going to show me around?"

"Zhi Nu, show the Marquis around, I'll go help with the cooking."

Xu Weibei was not angry.

Just then, Gu Anfang returned from outside and called Xu Weibei to go out and examine his little horse together.

Xu Weibei did not refuse.

Gu Wanning only felt relaxed after he left.

Seeing Gu Wanning enter the kitchen, He Shi deliberately smiled at her and said, "The Marquis insisted on staying for dinner, but you turned Marquis away again, didn't you?"

Gu Wanning knew she was saying it to Gu Xiaoxiao next to her, but she was too lazy to show off their affection.

What's the point of showing affection if there's no love going on?

It would be better to flaunt your superiority—what you want is what I don't want—that would be a fatal blow to someone like Gu Xiaoxiao.

"It's like a leech, you can't shake it off."

"You can't talk like that," He Shi scolded playfully. "It's only because the Marquis spoils you. When have you ever seen me dare to speak to your elder brother like that?"

"Tsk tsk, who knows if it's behind closed doors?"

He Shi blushed and laughed, scolding, "You have such a big mouth!"

Gu Wanning rolled up her sleeves and washed her hands. "Come on, let me see what I can help with."