My Man Is Here

"Rongrong, hand over what you can as soon as possible. Everyone has their own fate, so think more about yourself. Don't take today's events too seriously. What's done is done. Don't worry about what others think of you or the Jin family. Every family has its share of troubles. It will all pass quickly. Your future and your life are more important than any of that."

Prioritize tasks, avoid internal conflicts, and focus on living a good life.

Chapter 262 My Man Has Arrived

"I know, sister," the Second Concubine said softly and sadly, the gold hairpin in her hand deformed from unconsciously gripping it too tightly.

Because of this incident, and with Yiling's arrival, the Second Concubine had a new table added so that Gu Wanning and Yiling could sit alone, away from that disgusting so-called "aunt."

This matter is not over yet.

The Second Concubine didn't know if her younger brother had secretly given her money, but judging from her beaming smile, she guessed he probably had.

Her money wasn't so easy to take.

Given the magnitude of the incident, it's impossible for Shi family not to have heard about it.

Even if she hadn't heard anything about it, she would still have someone tell Madam Shi that the money was a gift for her aunt.

Then we'll see if that shrew will have to spit out the money!

Originally, Gu Wanning and Yiling's table was supposed to be set up separately.

Yiling, however, felt it wasn't lively enough and insisted on being placed with everyone else.

--She came here to experience the lively atmosphere of the wedding banquet; what's the point of eating alone?

So unfortunately, Gu Wanning was still sitting in the same hall as that "aunt".

Gu Wanning didn't even bother to ask her surname, but the other party had already found out Gu Wanning's identity.

So she came to provoke Gu Wanning, hoping to "turn the tables".

Gu Wanning was telling Yiling how to make West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce, her favorite dish, when she heard the woman raise her voice, "I really thought you were some important person, but you're just a discarded wife of the Marquis of Yingchuan. If it were me, I'd be so ashamed I'd jump into a well. How could I possibly have the face to go out and embarrass myself like this?"

Gu Wanning pretended not to hear.

If a dog bites a person, a person shouldn't bite a dog.

Yiling swallowed the fish in her mouth, blinked her big eyes, and asked, "Is she scolding you?"

"You misheard me, let's eat." Gu Wanning said expressionlessly.

But the woman kept talking incessantly.

Gu Wanning hardened her fist.

People can't bite dogs, but they can hit them.

However, there's really no sense of accomplishment in beating this kind of dog, and if she throws another tantrum, you'll just get yourself into trouble too.

Gu Wanning herself did not want to do it.

She spoke to the Third Concubine in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone around to hear, "... Go out and have someone run an errand for me, saying that I've had too much to drink today and can't hold my liquor, and that the Marquis should come and fetch me."

"Alright." The Third Concubine nodded in agreement, casually taking away the unused wine cup in front of her. "The Marquis specifically instructed you not to drink, but you wouldn't listen, causing Marquis worry."

Gu Wanning chuckled, feeding everyone a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), "You absolutely mustn't tell him, or he'll start nagging."

The aunt looked at him suspiciously, but miraculously dared not speak loudly or slander him anymore. She just muttered something under her breath, and it was impossible to tell what she was saying.

Yiling clapped her hands and said, "Xu Weibei's name is so useful! I've learned it. Next time I'm bullied in the Central Plains, I'll carry him out for me."

Gu Wanning: Carry it out, girl, you have amazing stamina.

The way she said those words made it seem like she was using Xu Weibei as a pretext to intimidate people!

No!

Trust her!

She really did have an affair with Xu Weibei.

Oh no, both legs.

When she woke up, her legs were often "locked" by Xu Weibei's two long legs.

Xu Weibei simply couldn't stand her restless sleeping posture; she was always kicking him.

Gu Wanning: I don't know why, but lately I always feel like I'm drowning when I sleep.

She can swim.

If you're drowning, you need to kick your legs to save yourself!

If you don't kick your legs, then you'll have to wait until you do.

However, some people felt that they had been reminded by Yiling's words.

The woman perked up again, spitting out, "Bah! You still have the nerve to pull the Marquis aside? You want the Marquis to come and fetch you? I'd rather have the Jade Emperor come and fetch me!"

Gu Wanning said slowly and deliberately, "I think it would be better for you to be received by the Tathagata Buddha, because—going to the Western Paradise is more suitable for you."

"You!" The woman slammed down her chopsticks in anger.

The Second Concubine said coldly, "If you don't want to eat properly, then get out!"

The maid, who was about to change the chopsticks, stopped moving upon hearing this.

The woman then started yelling and cursing at the maid.

Just then, the Third Concubine went out and came back in, calling out, "Sister, the Marquis has come to fetch you."

Gu Wanning:???

Isn't this a bit too fake?

You're not going to see Marquis, you're going to see Cao Cao. You've arrived just like that.

No, he's practically like Sun Wukong, he can reach his destination in a single somersault.

It's fake, so fake.

However, Gu Wanning did not believe that her Third Concubine was lying.

Third Concubine wasn't foolish enough to lie about this matter and let others manipulate her.

Gu Wanning felt a surge of joy in her heart—she and Xu Weibei were truly in sync.

Xu Weibei arrived just in time when they needed him!

But some people think differently.

She found Gu Wanning and her Third Concubine's coordinated performance utterly ridiculous—they were trying to fool everyone!

Gu Wanning patted off non-existent wrinkles on her body, stood up, and said to her Second Concubine, "The Marquis has arrived, so I'll take my leave first. Today is a joyous occasion at the manor, so I must offer my congratulations. May all your days be filled with good fortune."

The Second Concubine said gratefully, "There were too many people and too much chatter today, and I offended you. I will go and apologize to my sister tomorrow."

"Silly boy," Gu Wanning scolded, "You're being too polite with me."

She responsibly decided to take Yiling, that troublemaker, away.

"Come on, let's go sit at my place for a while."