What Was the Point of Marriage?

As expected, no one succeeds easily.

The eldest brother is the eldest brother; if he doesn't succeed, who will?

These profound truths, when spoken, are like a gentle breeze to warm the soul.

But she still had something to say.

"Brother, I don't mean to talk back, but I really won't marry the Marquis."

She had previously considered being with Xu Weibei. When feelings were strong, not only men would use all sorts of sweet talk, but she was also a woman and equally unable to control herself. She had actually lost her mind and wanted to marry Xu Weibei, completely unaware of the obstacle of the Grand Princess.

But didn't she realize her mistake before she even got married?

So she decided not to get married.

Thanks to the Grand Princess for appearing just in time today, pouring a bucket of cold water on my feverish, love-struck mind.

I'm not getting married!

"Gu Wanning, don't be stubborn," He Shi said disapprovingly. "Gold is easy to come by, but a true lover is hard to find. The Marquis treats you this way, where else can you find someone better?"

Chapter 239 Why Get Married?

"Sister-in-law, what is the purpose of getting married?" Gu Wanning suddenly asked with a smile.

He Shi. He did not expect that she would avoid answering her own question and instead ask such a difficult one.

She looked at Gu Anqi pleadingly.

Gu Wanning translated her gaze, which roughly meant, "Husband, help! Your sister is so difficult to deal with."

Gu Anqi was always willing to grant his wife's requests. Upon receiving her pleading look, he put down his tea and looked at Gu Wanning, asking, "What are your thoughts, sister? You can tell me."

He wasn't that surprised by what his unconventional sister said or did.

"Marrying isn't about becoming someone's slave," Gu Wanning said. "If I were to marry, it would be to give the other person a proper status and to ensure my future children have a respectable background."

She can be unconventional, but she has to consider the children.

What we love is our Achilles' heel, and our children even more so.

Because Xu Weibei had such a strong-willed grandmother, she couldn't back down and couldn't help but resist.

"You mean, you won't marry the Marquis, but instead, you'll marry him, and him..." Gu Anqi couldn't bring himself to say it.

"A marriage without a matchmaker," Gu Wanning said with a grin. "Since we won't have any children anyway, why should I put up with the Grand Princess's temper? As long as I don't marry Xu Weibei, she can't act like an elder to me."

As for their noble status, that's because they were born into a good family.

However, power is a double-edged sword, meaning more oversight.

Even Xu Weibei committed murder, he would still be imprisoned and await an "amnesty" from the emperor. The Grand Princess also had to cherish her reputation and act as a royal who was approachable to the people, and could not punish people at will.

Compared to that, the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship is the real ruthless wolf in sheep's clothing.

Therefore, Gu Wanning refused to marry.

Their love is enough.

"... I had some reservations before, after all, it involved the Gu family's reputation. But Father has already decided to sever ties with me..."

"Gu Wanning, Father..." He Shi anxiously.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, let me finish." Gu Wanning smiled at her. "I know you want to say that Father is doing this for my own good. I won't delve into the reasons why, I'll just state the facts. In the current situation, whatever I do won't affect the Gu family. Of course, I don't have the ability to do something as serious as exterminating nine generations of a family; at most, I'll just be talked about behind my back. I don't care."

As long as she's thick-skinned enough, she can live a more carefree and joyful life than anyone else.

In short, it's fine to fall in love, but marriage is out of the question.

"You think this way, but what about the Marquis?" He Shi asked worriedly.

"If he wants to stay, then stay; if he doesn't, then forget it," Gu Wanning said. "I'm grateful that he stood up for me and risked his life for me, but I can't pay for it with my own happiness."

Love and marriage are not things to be traded.

Love should not supersede freedom and happiness.

If Xu Weibei doesn't accept, then it's best to part amicably. In the future, she will do her best to repay him for his protection today, within her capabilities.

Gu Wanning has always been clear-headed and kept a clear distinction between kindness and love.

But deep down, she believed in herself and thought she could persuade Xu Weibei.

She was unconventional, and Xu Weibei was one of her kind.

They both went astray.

"It's good that you know what's going on," Gu Anqi said. "The Grand Princess is probably testing Father's attitude today."

"Um?"

"If your father still cares about you, she might consider getting back together with you. If your father really doesn't care, she probably won't agree."

"She's always dreaming," Gu Wanning scoffed. "I wonder whose daughter she's set her sights on this time."

Unfortunately, Gu Yuanshi only had two daughters; he didn't have a third.

Thinking about it this way, no matter who the Grand Princess wants to choose as her in-laws in the future, it will be difficult to find someone better than the Gu family.

"If the princess continues to play matchmaker, as long as you and the Marquis have a relationship, it will only cause trouble for you two," He Shi worriedly.

"Don't worry about the future," Gu Wanning waved her hand.

Besides, she's so young, she could outlive the Grand Princess, wouldn't she?

Gu Anqi is going to take Gu Wanning to the Gu family.

Gu Wanning naturally refused to go through with a rebuff.

Whether it's true or an act, Gu Yuanshi has made it clear that the Gu family will no longer have any dealings with her, so why should she go out of her way to curry favor with him?

"Come with me, and I'll tell you what your father's true attitude towards you is." Gu Anqi insisted.

"I know." Gu Wanning's eyes held a complex mix of emotions.

Anything involving emotions is complicated, and family relationships are no exception.

The relationship between her and the Gu family is a tangled mess, impossible to unravel.

"No, you don't know," Gu Anqi said. "You don't understand your father, just as your father doesn't understand you. Gu Wanning, come with me."

Gu Wanning wanted to refuse.

But for some reason, when she met Gu Anqi's determined black eyes, she wavered for a moment.

The main reason was that Er Ya fueled the flames.

"Young lady, please listen to me. I won't harm you."