You're Her Father
"It should be about two weeks left."
Physician Bian went too far; he went to Southern Border.
Unfortunately, it was difficult to find someone else to treat the Marquis's illness, so they were stuck in this predicament, which made Gao Lan extremely anxious.
He desperately wanted Physician Bian to return, but deep down, he was also somewhat afraid.
I hope Physician Bian will come back and explain things clearly, but I'm also afraid that Physician Bian won't be able to cure me.
What hope is there then?
Only men can empathize with such immense and devastating harm.
"Hmm." Xu Weibei indicated that he understood, pinched the bridge of his nose, and leaned back in his chair.
He was too tired.
He now numbs himself with a lot of work every day, ideally to be so tired that he falls asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow, so he doesn't have to overthink.
"My Marquis, there are two things I need to report to you. Would you prefer today or tomorrow?" Gao Lan asked cautiously.
"Speak," Xu Weibei, his eyes half-closed.
"The first thing is about Xie Yun..."
"What's wrong with her?" Xu Weibei frowned upon hearing the name.
Ever since he led his men to tear down the Xie family's door, they've had a grudge.
Grandmother even went to apologize, but was politely seen off by the Xie family.
The Xie family stated that while the Grand Princess certainly deserves respect, the Xie family is not one to be trifled with.
What a mess this wedding has become! We should never see each other again.
Xu Weibei said that this is the best way.
He hates associating with idiots; it lowers their IQ.
Being stupid is bad enough, but to be so arrogant about it is utterly idiotic.
A woman like Xie Yun is self-righteous and arrogant, but in reality, she's all show and no substance, utterly boring, and always causing trouble. Whoever marries her is doomed.
"Her marriage is settled..."
"Who's so unlucky?" Xu Weibei scoffed.
He figured that someone probably wanted the Xie family's support, which was why they got engaged so soon after things had gotten so ugly.
Chapter 208 You're my father!
"Your Marquis, she... she wants to go to the palace."
"Enter the palace?" Xu Weibei was slightly taken aback. Was this what he meant?
"Yes, the Empress Dowager has issued an imperial decree, bestowing upon her the title of Noble Lady and ordering her to enter the palace to serve the Emperor."
Empress Dowager?
Xu Weibei maintained his previous lazy, resting posture, without even blinking.
The Empress Dowager's surname was also Xie.
Xie Yun is so old, and this incident has happened. She is also very proud and doesn't like ordinary men, so entering the palace becomes a good option.
The problem is, the emperor is older than her father.
Doesn't she find it disgusting to serve an old man?
We're definitely not on the same wavelength.
"If it's going to rain, it's going to rain; if a mother wants to remarry, she can remarry. Let her be." Xu Weibei didn't take it to heart at all.
"I'm telling you this because I'm worried she'll hold a grudge against your past behavior and might whisper in the Emperor's ear, which would be bad for you."
"His Majesty can distinguish between what is more important and what is less important."
The empire belongs to the emperor. If he's going to cripple himself for a woman, then he doesn't want the empire anymore.
Hearing Xu Weibei's calm demeanor, Gao Lan was no longer so nervous.
"And another thing?" Xu Weibei said casually, "Tell me something important, forget the trivial stuff."
Gao Lan raised his hand and wiped away his sweat.
This matter is extremely important, but he's hesitant to say it.
But he couldn't bear the responsibility. What if he didn't speak up now, and things became a fait accompli later?
He was afraid the Marquis would skin him alive.
"Yes, madam."
Xu Weibei immediately opened his eyes and sat up straight. "What's wrong with Madam? Hasn't she been tending to her land lately?"
"And that snail rice noodle shop," Gao Lan voice.
"I know that too. What, did someone cause trouble? Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on things?"
"No, it's... it's Lord Fang Tingxiu. Lately, it seems he goes to the shop every day and stays until it closes..."
Is it Fang Tingxiu again?
Why is he so persistent?!
Who swore they wouldn't marry him before, and now they've changed their mind?
"Didn't the lady send him away?"
"No... and moreover..." Gao Lan stammered.
"And what?!" Xu Weibei's voice rose, clearly becoming impatient.
"Moreover, every time Madam saw him, she would beam with joy and joke with him; while Lord Fang would even show a shy expression..."
Xu Weibei almost ground his teeth to powder and remained silent for a long time.
Gao Lan could almost hear his own heartbeat.
He knew that this was somewhat cruel to the Marquis.
The Marquis was going through the most painful period of his life, and his wife's "finding a new Marquis" at this time was a double blow that he could not bear.
After a long while, Xu Weibei leaned back in his chair, looking utterly dejected.
He said, "That's fine."
Gao Lan looked at Xu Weibei in surprise.
Gao Lan thought his Marquis would be furious and seek revenge on Fang Tingxiu, but instead he said, "Fine?"
What's good about it?
Is the Marquis giving up on himself and becoming completely despondent?
Xu Weibei remained silent, sitting listlessly in this dejected posture for the entire night.
He still held a sliver of hope that his illness could be cured.
But he also understood that this hope was extremely slim.
He never doubted Physician Bian, because if it weren't for Physician Bian, he wouldn't know how many times he would have died.
The Physician Bian is holding back and deliberately concealing the truth means that there must be no way to save him.
Like Gao Lan, Xu Weibei eagerly awaited Physician Bian's return, yet he also feared it, for it would force him to confront a harsh reality.
To his surprise, Gu Wanning found her "second spring" so quickly.
In the past, he would have been furious—who did Fang Tingxiu think she was, daring to steal his woman?