Is the Marquis Unable to Perform?

So if the First Concubine wanted to rely on Xu Weibei and hoped for a long-lasting relationship, Gu Wanning could understand.

--Xu Weibei is infinitely better than a scumbag, right?

Wanting wealth, power, or a sense of security—what's wrong with that?

Even if it's just for the color, we can still apply it!

Looking at it this way, Xu Weibei practically a hexagonal warrior, incredibly skilled in combat, with no weaknesses.

Fourth Concubine was still muttering to herself, "No, I just feel something's wrong with Eldest Sister. Madam, please trust my intuition."

Gu Wanning looked at her and said quietly, "Yaya, have I never trusted your feelings?"

No, she believed it.

A few days ago, Fourth Concubine said that there must be someone taking advantage of the situation in the mansion, because she always felt that someone was secretly spying on her, and asked Gu Wanning to help her catch the person.

The most agreeable mistress, Gu Wanning: Okay, come on over.

And the result?

This last piece of junk almost cracked Xu Weibei's skull open.

Speaking of this, Fourth Concubine felt guilty, but forced herself to save face. "Madam, that's hard to say! Perhaps the Marquis is secretly watching us!"

She couldn't possibly be wrong!

Gu Wanning rolled her eyes and said, "Does the Marquis need to sneak around to see whomever he wants?"

They were all his legitimate wives and concubines.

His dominion over them falls within the scope of the Three Bonds and Five Constants Virtues.

That is the unshakable foundation of this society.

"Maybe he just likes to do things secretly!" Fourth Concubine said indignantly.

"Don't be so disrespectful," Gu Wanning glared at her. "You need to watch your mouth. Some things are better left unsaid; just think them to yourself."

In fact, Gu Wanning felt that Xu Weibei was not that kind of person.

He doesn't bother with roundabout ways of asking for what he wants.

For example, if he wanted me to take care of his child, he just asked directly and didn't expect to be rejected at all.

This man is as terrifying on the battlefield as he is ridiculous in his own backyard.

Fourth Concubine slapped her forehead. "How did we get off topic again? Madam, please trust me one more time, really, Eldest Sister is acting strangely. You should find a shaman to take a look and see what's wrong with her!"

"That's what I want to ask you: what exactly do you think is wrong with your older sister?"

"Nothing's right. Ever since her serious illness, she's been secretly crying all the time, completely distraught. When we were at the Princess's Residence, she saw someone and acted as if she'd been startled. I suspect it was that scumbag. I wanted to take her to him secretly, but she refused..."

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "Judging from the current situation, he's not a scumbag."

But you know how women are; they all think their best friend's ex-boyfriend is a jerk.

--If he's not a jerk, why isn't he dating his best friend?

He's either trash or blind; in short, he's no good.

"Her cousin isn't of high status, so he probably won't have much of a chance to appear at the Princess's Residence."

"At first, I thought so too, but after thinking about it, maybe someone else took him there! He's a promising young man; perhaps he's met a good superior who's willing to mentor him and broaden his horizons..."

"That's true, but I was busy arguing with Lu Baozhu at the time and didn't notice."

"Everything else is fine; if she really feels wronged, she can cry it out a few times and be fine. But she always seems so easily frightened, Madam. Please believe me, this is really not right. I even suspect that my eldest sister might be possessed by something?"

"Don't say such creepy things out of the blue." Gu Wanning rubbed her temples. "Let's wait and see about hiring a shaman."

Although it seemed like the fortune teller had worked last time, Gu Wanning still felt that it was just a lucky coincidence.

She doesn't believe much in metaphysics or such things.

Xu Weibei didn't believe it at all. If he had known beforehand, he would have refused the sorceress's visit without hesitation.

"My eldest sister seems a bit off right now, Madam. I think it's best not to give this child to her." Fourth Concubine, unusually quick-witted, said, "It's not that I don't trust my eldest sister, but I'm afraid that she'll use this child as a crutch, and then the child will grow up to be an ungrateful wretch. That would be too tragic for my eldest sister's life."

Gu Wanning said, "I've said everything I needed to say. In the end, only the Marquis can make the decision. Let's wait and see."

Chapter 46 Is the Marquis incapable?

During dinner, Er Ya told Gu Wanning that her First Concubine was still Xu Weibei at the second gate.

"... She's practically turned into a statue waiting for her husband." Er Ya said, "Madam, should we go and call her back? I and the other concubines have all called her, but she won't listen... With her small frame, if she falls ill again, she'll be taken by the King of Hell to be his concubine."

Gu Wanning: "... Don't talk nonsense, what do you mean by becoming the King of Hell's concubine?"

"What kind of high-ranking official is the King of Hell? Isn't he much more powerful than Marquis?"

"Not everyone wants to be a concubine," Gu Wanning said after thinking for a moment. "I won't try to persuade her. Bring a chair out for her to sit and wait. If she hasn't eaten, have someone cook her some fried rice."

My First Concubine's ancestral home was in Jiangnan, so she rarely ate noodles while living with her family.

Although Gu Wanning didn't understand why she insisted on doing so, she guessed that she must have a reason for persisting, so she didn't try to persuade her.

But Xu Weibei still hadn't returned by midnight.

Gu Wanning strongly suspected that he did it on purpose.

Er Ya muttered to herself, "The Marquis has been coming home early lately, but today when I needed him, he was nowhere to be found."

Men are probably all useless.

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "She was probably scolded by the Grand Princess, or even beaten?"

Wow, best wishes for your love.

I can't bring myself to sympathize with them.

It was late at night, and the dew was heavy. My First Concubine had just recovered from a serious illness, so it was indeed difficult for her to hold on.

Gu Wanning could only try to persuade her again in person, but to no avail. All she could do was give her a cloak.

Fourth Concubine wanted to stay and keep First Concubine.

"Big sister, if you don't leave, I won't leave either."