Thick as Thieves

Gu Wanning: Tsk tsk, you really know how to talk.

Not to mention the Gu family liking her, even I can't bring myself to dislike her.

"Your sister is the kind of person who always swallows her pride and suffers in silence; she would never complain," He Shi said with heartache.

She couldn't possibly not feel sorry for her sister-in-law, with whom she had spent so many years.

Gu Wanqing chuckled lightly, "Sister-in-law, my sister is a very considerate person."

"Yes."

"She's so thoughtful and considerate, why would she hold my hand and expose her injuries when she already has wounds on her wrists and arms?"

He Shi. He was taken aback and couldn't speak.

Gu Wanning smiled and lifted her wide sleeves, revealing the sleeves of her narrow jacket underneath.

Because it's winter, the sleeves of close-fitting clothes are made narrow to prevent the wind from getting in.

Gu Wanning smiled and asked, "Is this what I'm dressed for today, sister-in-law?"

He Shi seemed to understand something, and looked at Gu Wanqing with a complicated expression.

What is Gu Wanqing planning to do?

Is she trying to get her family to help her get revenge today?

Gu Wanning, however, knew that wasn't the case.

Gu Wanqing is a person of strong will and decisiveness. When she strikes, she strikes with unwavering resolve and never gives up.

She's probably planning to harm the Prince of Qin.

The first step is to ruin the Prince of Qin of Qin's reputation?

Gu Wanning wasn't sure what she was going to do, but she was very clear that Gu Wanqing was about to make a big move.

Because when someone like her shows clues to others, it means she has already secretly completed many steps.

He Shi whispered in Gu Wanning's ear, "Do you know what Wanqing is trying to do?"

"I don't know," Gu Wanning said honestly. "I was just going with the flow and helping her out. We're family, we should help each other if we can."

However, she also knew that even if she hadn't deliberately attracted everyone's attention, Gu Wanqing would have had her own way of making everyone understand her situation.

If Gu Wanqing hadn't given up on the Prince of Qin, she would have kept the family scandal a secret, and no one would have known.

Just like before.

But now, she probably doesn't want to put up with it anymore.

Is she trying to kill the Prince of Qin outright?

Gu Wanning suddenly realized that if she killed the Prince of Qin now, her son would at most inherit the Prince of Qin's Residence, but most likely he would not have the right to inherit the throne.

Since the throne is passed down to sons, not grandsons, how did she become Empress Dowager?

It's hard to say, it's hard to say.

After a while, when Gu Wanqing had a chance to be alone with Gu Wanning, she sincerely thanked her, "Thank you so much for today, sister."

"It's nothing," Gu Wanning glanced at her and said, "Are you alright?"

"It hurts a little." Gu Wanqing rubbed her wrist. "I used a lot of effort this morning."

As she spoke, she smiled at Gu Wanning, with the innocent and charming look of a girl who had just successfully pulled off a prank.

Unfortunately, this expression was fleeting.

Gu Wanning saw a calm killing intent in her eyes.

Before it was time to eat, someone from the Prince's Residence suddenly rushed over looking for Gu Wanqing.

Everyone naturally pricked up their ears to listen and widened their eyes to watch the spectacle.

The Princess's Residence's happy event had little to do with most people.

However, many people find the jokes about the Prince of Qin's Residence enjoyable, as if they can only find a sense of satisfaction in their own messy lives by seeing others suffer.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened!" The old woman who came was probably a bit simple-minded. Despite Gu Wanqing's winks, trying to stop her from speaking, the old woman still shouted, "His Prince is about to have a stroke!"

Everyone: "!!"

Goodness, I expected to hear some juicy gossip, but I never imagined it would be this big.

In broad daylight, the princess's second brother's child was celebrating its one-month birthday, but instead of coming to offer congratulations, the Prince was indulging in women at his Prince's Residence, and even...

That's utterly disgraceful.

Chapter 291 Colluding with each other

Gu Wanqing left in a hurry.

She didn't bring An-ge with her, and asked He Shi to take An-ge back to the Gu family temporarily.

Because the Gu family was present, no one dared to say anything to their faces, but in private, they whispered among themselves, waiting for the matter to escalate.

The three Gu Anqi brothers also went to the Prince of Qin's Residence.

Gu Wanning and He Shi helped organize the female guests, while Xu Weibei assisted with the male guests.

Xu Weibei has been in a bad mood lately, and he can't fake a good look. He seems to be saying, "Eat quickly, and then get out of here."

Everyone was waiting for news from the Prince of Qin's Residence, so they didn't stay long. After finishing their meal, they all said their goodbyes and left.

Er Ya was so angry that she cursed the Prince of Qin, "Why did he have to choose today of all times? He couldn't even pick a good day to die!"

"Watch your words. Nobody said he's dead," Gu Wanning said calmly.

Although Gu Wanqing intended for him to die today.

Now that things have come to this, Gu Wanning has basically figured it out and can put things together.

Today, Gu Wanqing first let everyone know that she was a victim of domestic violence, but the reason was unknown, which aroused everyone's curiosity and speculation.

Then, a woman in the Prince's Residence seduced the Prince of Qin, and the Prince of Qin died in her bed.

Today is the full moon celebration for her second brother's child, so Gu Wanqing has a good reason to leave the Prince's Residence's mansion, which provides her with a very reasonable alibi.

The reason she was subjected to domestic violence was probably because she refused to cooperate with the Prince of Qin's frivolous behavior?

Almost everyone would think that way.

This matter was completely exposed in such a crowded setting, and it couldn't be hidden any longer.

The Prince of Qin not only died, but died in utter disgrace.

Gu Wanqing really planned everything out.

Her current emaciated appearance was probably something she had prepared for in advance.

This woman is truly shrewd and ruthless, both to others and to herself.

There's probably nothing she can't accomplish if she sets her mind to it.

Gu Wanning suddenly felt that perhaps it was possible for her to become Empress Dowager in this lifetime.

I wanted to help her, but it wasn't necessary.