Exoneration

Fang Tingxiu was magnanimous and open-minded.

People who are riding high on success don't really care about such trivial matters.

He politely declined Xu Weibei's offer to promote him, saying it was all a misunderstanding, and that he had already achieved his own goals and hoped that Xu Weibei could also get his wish soon.

However, what he told Xu Qiaoqiao was that after this blunder, Xu Weibei owed them something.

Since he has no connections, he can go to Xu Weibei if he encounters any difficulties in the future.

All things considered, taking that punch and kick wasn't a bad deal.

This matter actually caused quite a stir.

After all, Huguo Temple was such a popular place of worship, and so many people had witnessed it firsthand.

Therefore, Xu Weibei was impeached by the censor.

However, Fang Tingxiu, the aggrieved party, stepped forward and said that the past should be forgiven, and that there was indeed a misunderstanding.

So the matter was ultimately left unresolved.

Xu Weibei never appeared.

Er Ya muttered, "Is the Marquis doing a good deed anonymously? I never expected the Marquis to be so virtuous. Knowing that you've married someone else, he still wants to stand up for you. How come I never noticed before that he's so kind-hearted!"

Gu Wanning was also somewhat troubled.

When Xu Weibei faced a huge crisis, she couldn't help him; instead, she made him worry about her.

Although it was a misunderstanding, she was still very grateful.

She wanted to say a few words to Xu Weibei, but after thinking it over, she felt her words of comfort were weak and might even have the opposite effect.

All she could do was have Zhi Nu bring him food a few more times.

Now that Xu Weibei is "out of luck," the biggest advantage is that she doesn't have to think too much about her interactions with Xu Weibei.

After all, it's impossible between them, and there's no room for ambiguity in Xu Weibei's situation either.

But what exactly has Xu Weibei been busy with lately?

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Zhi Nu couldn't explain it clearly either, but according to him, Xu Weibei was very, very busy.

Gu Wanning decided not to inquire further.

Although Xu Qiaoqiao was initially a little angry, she let it go after seeing that Fang Tingxiu was alright and that Xu Weibei had sent someone to apologize.

She teased Gu Wanning, "Sister Gu, the Marquis treats you so well, don't you consider getting back together with him?"

What ordinary man doesn't harbor resentment towards his ex-wife after a divorce?

Who else would quietly care for her and stand up for her like Xu Weibei?

This kind of man is someone you can only meet once in a lifetime.

"That won't be necessary. I've always known that you, Marquis, are a good man."

Xu Qiaoqiao sighed and said, "With such a good relationship, why can't we be together?"

Gu Wanning smiled but didn't say anything.

She's very busy too.

She frequently had to personally oversee and guide the peanut plants in her field, as they were intended for seed production next year and couldn't be neglected.

The land next door belongs to the Zheng Duke's Residence.

Yes, it's Fang Tingxiu's estranged maternal family.

The Zheng Duke's Residence is actually in decline now.

The one who wanted to take Fang Tingxiu away back then was the third son of the Duke of Zheng. He died of a cold two years ago, leaving his wife a widow and sending all his concubines away.

So even if Fang Tingxiu harbored resentment, all that remained now was a sigh.

The land next door was the sacrificial land of the Zheng Duke's Residence, which was usually looked after by their estate manager.

The head of the village often came to check on Gu Wanning's novel crops, such as Corn and peanuts, and Gu Wanning never stopped him.

The two village heads got along very well.

Gu Wanning heard from her estate manager that the Zheng Duke's Residence's estate manager was very diligent, but he felt that the Zheng Duke's Residence was unreliable and exploited people too much. He asked Gu Wanning if she needed any help and if she could buy the whole family.

Gu Wanning naturally refused.

She shouldn't go looking for trouble.

If she wants the estate, she can buy it herself; if she tries to poach it from someone else, she might just cause trouble for her father and brothers.

As the daughter of one of the most prestigious families in this dynasty, Gu Wanning didn't have much political awareness, but she did know how to seek advantage and avoid harm.

The village head didn't ask for water again, but he would feel quite embarrassed when he came to ask for it.

Gu Wanning took great care of her land and even spent money to dig a canal herself to bring in water.

The neighbors next door didn't contribute, but they wanted to freeload.

The Zheng Duke's Residence has high expectations for the harvest, but is reluctant to invest money, so the pressure falls entirely on the estate manager.

Gu Wanning was not one to tolerate such behavior. She told the head of the estate that even if she could help temporarily, she couldn't help forever. It would be best to explain the situation to the owner. If you want the horse to run, you have to feed it.

Investments that are necessary must be made.

Later, the other village head never came again.

A few days later, Gu Wanning received a gift from next door, which was said to be a gift from Zheng Jian, the twelfth son of the Zheng Duke's Residence.

Why did he give me a gift?

Er Ya said, "He probably just wanted to get along well with his neighbors? It wasn't anything expensive, just a basket of big, red peaches."

Refusing even a basket of peaches would be rather heartless.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Wanning said, "Accept the peaches, and then return some pastries."

"Yes, I understand."

But when Er Ya was washing the peaches, she found a note underneath them.

"A fair maiden is the object of a gentleman's affections."

Gu Wanning was speechless.

Brother, if you had even a little education, you wouldn't use such a common, overused poem to express your feelings.

Besides, who are you?

What a gentleman!

No normal person would do something so presumptuous!

Gu Wanning had Er Ya take the peaches back, and then gave the order that no one was to have any contact with the neighbors next door!

The best course of action is to keep your distance from people with mental illnesses.

A few days later, a major event occurred in the imperial court.

It is related to Xu Weibei.

Xu Weibei thoroughly investigated the Xue family's affairs and exonerated Xue family.

It turns out that this is what he's been busy with lately.

When the topic was first raised, the emperor was furious.