Carrying Her Home
Gu Wanning didn't know who said it; she could only vaguely tell that the speaker was from the Northwest.
But it doesn't matter who said it.
She declared loudly, "As the saying goes, spilled water cannot be gathered up again, and a broken mirror cannot be mended. I have no illusions about rekindling my marriage with the Marquis."
The crowd whispered amongst themselves, discussing the matter animatedly.
Gu Wanning then looked at the Grand Princess, her eyes filled with understanding, and asked in a clear voice, "Princess, may I pass now?"
"Etc!"
A familiar voice rang out.
Gu Wanning looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Xu Weibei had been standing behind her at some point.
He was still as thin as ever, but his brown eyes were as cold and deep as a still pool.
He came too?
When did he arrive?
Did he also know about the Grand Princess's plan today?
Did he even tacitly approve of it?
Gu Wanning's feelings began to become complicated.
Although she had made her decision and was willing to cooperate to help Xu Weibei cover it up, Gu Wanning still felt like her sincere feelings had been wasted if there was any ulterior motive involved.
If that's the case, then let's consider today a complete severance of ties with the past.
"Xu Weibei, what brings you here!" The Grand Princess's voice trembled noticeably with anxiety. "Go back immediately! What are you doing here!"
"I'll go," Xu Weibei calmly, standing there without moving. He glanced at Gu Wanning and said, "I'm here today to clarify the matter of my divorce from the Gu. I am indeed impotent, and she remains a virgin. Our divorce was because I didn't respect her. On our wedding day, I brought four concubines into the house, which was entirely my own fault. She did nothing wrong."
"She was thrifty and hardworking, kind and forgiving. Even after the divorce, she maintained a sisterly relationship with the concubines in the household. She was broad-minded and, instead of taking advantage of my current situation, she took the blame upon herself to cover for me..."
"My Marquis!" Gu Wanning exclaimed in surprise.
She never expected that despite the Grand Princess's painstaking planning and her own gritted teeth in cooperation, just when the storm had been quelled, Xu Weibei would step forward and accuse him of being incompetent.
The Grand Princess clutched her chest and fainted.
"Princess!"
Chapter 221 Carrying her home
Xu Weibei to check on the Grand Princess's condition.
Gu Wanning stood there, feeling like a fool, staring blankly at the chaos before her.
She was confused.
What was she going to do again?
Why did the conflict arise with the Grand Princess?
Why is Xu Weibei here again? How did things escalate to this point?
She had clearly made up her mind to help Xu Weibei, and had even convinced herself to be used by the Grand Princess this time, but then Xu Weibei showed up again?
If everything before was just rumors, now that Xu Weibei has openly admitted in front of so many people that it was his fault, he has completely nailed himself to the pillar of shame, and there is no chance for him to recover in this matter.
Why is he so stupid?!
She really didn't mind being called jealous, because by the world's standards, she was a jealous woman.
Moreover, Gu Wanning did not feel that jealousy was a humiliation to her.
This is her adherence to her inner values; this is her "achievement."
Xu Weibei, you really don't need to do this...
Gu Wanning felt an unprecedented sadness.
How did things get to this bad point?
The Grand Princess slowly awoke.
She opened her eyes and saw Xu Weibei. Without thinking, she raised her hand and slapped Xu Weibei across the face.
Her voice was weak, but she still couldn't resist cursing and... scheming.
"Are you really going to debase yourself like this for that woman?"
Even now, the Grand Princess hasn't forgotten to try and clear Xu Weibei's name, even attempting to attribute the divorce to Gu Wanning.
Gu Wanning felt only sorrow upon hearing this.
Even his grandmother, who was as close to him as she was when he was raised, never understood him.
Xu Weibei is truly lonely.
If Xu Weibei really wanted to pin the blame on himself, he wouldn't have stood up to clarify things for himself.
Now that he has clarified things, he will not give up halfway because of the Grand Princess's ambiguous words.
The Grand Princess is clearly forcing Xu Weibei to prove his incompetence once again.
No!
Gu Wanning refused to see Xu Weibei again, and refused to personally stab him in the heart. No, absolutely not!
"Er Ya," Gu Wanning called softly.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Er Ya, who was looking at the Grand Princess, snapped out of her daze and quickly replied.
She felt she shouldn't have gone out today; what a mess!
Marquis is such a pitiful man.
Gu Wanning closed her eyes and leaned back.
"Ah, Miss, Miss!" Er Ya dropped what she was carrying and rushed forward to hug her. "Miss, Miss, please don't frighten me!"
The girl must have been so angry she fainted today.
No one understands Gu Wanning's feelings for Xu Weibei better than Er Ya.
According to Gu Wanning, it was a kind of admiration for heroes.
Er Ya thought to herself, she didn't understand what admiration was. Between men and women, if you can't bear to part, it's for a lifetime.
These two are bound to get into trouble sooner or later.
The young lady is heartbroken that the Marquis has been humiliated in the street today.
"Gu Wanning!" Xu Weibei approached, his face bearing a faint handprint, his eyes filled with worry.
"Let go, I'll take care of it! Someone, go find a doctor!"
The Grand Princess was helped to sit up, her face grim as she looked at her anxious grandson.
"Even when she fainted just now, her grandson wasn't this worried."
"I'll take care of you! My Marquis, hold on tight!" Er Ya stretched out her index finger, pressed her nail against Gu Wanning's philtrum, and pinched it hard.
Gu Wanning swore that she had used every ounce of her strength to control herself and not scream.
"You're awake! You're awake!" Er Ya said happily. "Miss, you scared me to death! Why are you so worried about other people's business!"