Entrusting Her Child

"I don't want it, it's too expensive," Gu Wanning refused.

She was so poor that all she had left was her backbone.

"Gu Wanning, I have a favor to ask of you," Gu Wanqing said mournfully.

Chapter 243 Entrusting the Orphan

Gu Wanning refused decisively. "Then I absolutely cannot accept it."

These two shops are great, but they're too hot to handle.

One should not accept rewards without merit.

Gu Wanning knew her own limitations.

Gu Wanqing couldn't get anything from him no matter what she tried.

Clearly, what she really wanted was Xu Weibei.

Xu Weibei is not short of money.

Even if it's scarce, this silver is still too hot to handle.

"Gu Wanning, let me finish," Gu Wanqing said. "I'm not asking you to do anything, I just hope that if I were to pass away someday, and if An-ge were to fall into a situation like Zhi Nu's, I hope you, I hope you can lend him a hand..."

Gu Wanning was shocked.

"What's wrong with you?"

How could someone so young think of dying already?

If they were concubines or maids of low social status, it would be one thing, their lives were as worthless as grass, and no one would support them after they died.

But Gu Wanqing is a daughter of the Gu family.

"It's nothing." Gu Wanqing's eyes were slightly red, and she forced a smile. "I've been sick recently, and I've been overthinking things."

"Why are you sick again? Should you see a good doctor to take care of your health?"

Gu Wanning almost wanted to take on the work for her Third Concubine.

But she managed to control herself.

--She didn't feel comfortable letting her Third Concubine go to a place like the Prince of Qin's Residence.

"It's nothing serious, it's just that life is unpredictable, so I'm a little worried," Gu Wanqing said.

"Don't worry," Gu Wanning said after thinking for a moment, "Even if something were to happen to you, your father and brothers wouldn't stand idly by."

"My father and brothers are excellent, however..." Gu Wanqing smiled bitterly, "They both have heavy burdens and their own principles, and I don't want to put them in a difficult position."

Gu Wanning understood after a moment's thought.

Gu Wanqing did not want to kidnap her father and brothers onto the Prince of Qin's Residence's ship.

Of course, she probably couldn't tie it up anyway.

Gu Yuanshi had an almost obstinate adherence to his principles, and he was unwavering in his commitment to them.

"I wouldn't dare ask you to take care of him, but if he ever falls into dire straits in the future, I would be eternally grateful if you could lend him a helping hand."

Gu Wanning ultimately refused to accept her generous gift.

"I don't want the things. I can't promise you anything either, but when I first met Zhi Nu, I didn't know he was my nephew."

The implication is that she would lend a helping hand to a stranger, let alone someone related to An-ge.

But who can predict what will happen in the future?

Gu Wanning couldn't predict whether she could intervene or to what extent, so she didn't give Gu Wanqing any vague promises.

However, Gu Wanqing was quite satisfied.

She said sincerely, "Gu Wanning, you are very fortunate. May you and the Marquis have a good future together."

She also advised Gu Wanning to curry favor with the Grand Princess.

"... Bowing your head in front of your elders is not true bowing."

Gu Wanning replied, "To be honest with you, I've also thought about her attitude towards me repeatedly."

What have you figured out?

"I don't need to do anything, because she doesn't actually care what I do. The only thing she cares about, from beginning to end, is—"

Meeting Gu Wanqing's confused gaze, Gu Wanning said, word by word, "I am a daughter of the Gu family."

The reform was in full swing, and Gu Yuanshi's determination and action exceeded expectations, which also offended a large number of people.

Throughout history, those who advocated reform have rarely met a good end.

The Grand Princess probably reassessed the dangers of the reforms and didn't want to get involved, choosing to protect herself.

Gu Wanqing was heartbroken.

She has been implicated.

The Prince of Qin, drunk, scolded her.

Given time, it's possible that they will take action.

However, she wouldn't try to persuade her father or brothers in any way.

She now lives only for An-ge.

As long as the Prince of Qin doesn't do anything reckless, she can endure this until An-ge grows up, and then things will be alright.

This was her only comfort.

Gu Wanning also comforted Gu Wanqing, saying, "You don't need to be so anxious. There's always a way out. Your father and brothers are here; they won't abandon you."

"Speaking of this, I feel even more guilty," Gu Wanqing said with a sorrowful expression. "I've been pampered by my family since I was little, and I haven't given anything back. Now I still have to make my father worry about me. How can I bear this?"

"Children are all debts. Aren't you the same way with An-ge?"

"My father is alright; once he's set his mind on something, he's unwavering. I feel even more guilty towards my eldest brother..."

Because Gu Anqi is not like Gu Yuanshi, who is completely unyielding.

Beyond principles, he also considers the well-being of his family.

Gu Wanqing knew that her older brother would worry about her.

Gu Wanning: "... It's too exhausting for you to worry about him and him worrying about you."

Gu Wanqing nodded, "I know, but I still can't help thinking about it."

Gu Wanning stopped trying to persuade her.

Many things can be left unsaid by others; ultimately, it depends on yourself.

In the First Concubine's dream, Gu Wanqing was the ultimate boss who laughed last, while she herself was a pitiful little thing who ended up miserable.

The big boss is temporarily vulnerable; she only needs to offer a little emotional support.

It's not her place to try to influence or guide them.

I wonder if Gu Wanqing's fate has been rewritten now.

Gu Wanning actually hoped to see Gu Wanqing reach the top.

Because she isn't the kind of manipulative, scheming woman; she's grateful to the Gu family and willing to help them, including herself.

"Even if it's just looking after An Ge'er, you have to hold on. Even if relatives will take care of him, ultimately, you are his irreplaceable mother."

Gu Wanning ultimately did not accept the gifts.

She said, "Keep this for yourself; you need the money more than I do."

The Gu family didn't give Gu Wanqing much dowry. The Prince of Qin, on the surface, looked kind and honest, but in reality, he was shrewd and calculating.