I Can't Live Like This Anymore

The Marquis still needs his strategist, especially when it comes to dealing with the women in his harem.

As for Gu Wanning, because she had put on makeup at the Princess's Residence today, she felt like she couldn't wash it off properly when she got back.

Even after soaking in water, she still felt her face wasn't refreshed at all, so she took a handkerchief, wet it, and started wiping it little by little in front of the mirror.

Just then, the First Concubine stumbled in, and seeing her was like seeing a lifeline; she almost slid to her knees.

Poor Gu Wanning, her hand still holding the wet handkerchief suspended in mid-air, took a moment to react before putting it down and reaching out to help her. "What happened?"

Xu Weibei then entered, his voice icy. "It's no use you finding the madam. I am the master of the Marquis's Residence's mansion. You must do what I tell you to do!"

The First Concubine's face was covered in tears, her hair was disheveled, her clothes were in disarray, and her high breasts heaved and trembled, making Gu Wanning's heart tremble as well.

--My First Concubine's figure is absolutely stunning; her breasts always hit the table first when we eat...

However, it seems that Xu Weibei intends to act like a beast today and force himself on her?

No, no, that's not right.

The First Concubine waited for Xu Weibei at the second gate, wanting to talk to him about the child.

Did Xu Weibei misunderstand?

Or did he refuse to let his First Concubine raise the child?

Logically speaking, a refusal is a refusal; there's no need to make such a fuss...

"Madam, Madam, I don't want to get married. I just want to stay in the Marquis's Residence and serve you. Please, I beg you, please plead with the Marquis to let me stay..."

Gu Wanning was stunned. "What's wrong? Who told you to get married?"

Weren't we talking about child custody?

Why is it showing a different channel??

"This servant doesn't want to get married, this servant won't get married..."

"You have to marry me, whether you like it or not!" Xu Weibei, emphasizing each word.

"That servant would rather die."

After saying that, the First Concubine immediately got up and was about to bang her head against the wall.

Gu Wanning reacted quickly and grabbed her waist.

During the physical contact, she embraced her First Concubine tightly, feeling as if she were being attacked by her First Concubine's soft yet fierce touch.

Although the occasion was inappropriate, and Gu Wanning herself felt very awkward, she suddenly understood men's fascination with women's bodies.

The main point is that two ounces and two pounds on the chest are indeed worlds apart.

"Why can't we talk things out and resolve things slowly instead of threatening to kill yourself?" Gu Wanning couldn't help but slap her on the back, pinning her down in the chair, a wave of fear washing over her.

The First Concubine hugged her waist and burst into tears. "Madam, please beg the Marquis for me! I don't want to get married, I don't want to get married..."

She was terrified; her whole body was trembling.

Gu Wanning knew she wouldn't get anything out of her by doing this, so she looked at Xu Weibei with a questioning gaze.

Xu Weibei sat down opposite her. "She's ungrateful. I found her a good man, but she refused."

It's utterly absurd that they'd even threaten suicide.

"Go ahead and die, just go ahead and die. See if Qin Lie can find someone better than you later."

"Who is Qin Lie?" Gu Wanning frowned. "Besides, no matter who he is, even if he is the Jade Emperor, can't matters between men and women be based on mutual consent? Why does the Marquis insist on forcing his First Concubine?"

If the other person is really a good candidate, and if all else fails, you can ask the other concubines.

For example, the Second Concubine.

If the other party truly wields power and is someone she can control, then the Second Concubine will go there herself without needing anyone else.

No one could outsmart this little schemer.

If she can't find a husband, then there's Fourth Concubine, who's also sixteen. Maybe her senior brother also hopes she can find a good family.

In short, why force First Concubine to have sex?

"My Marquis, forced marriages are never sweet. Besides, a first marriage is done according to one's father's wishes, but a second marriage should also be based on one's own heart, shouldn't it?" Gu Wanning thought she was very reasonable. "Moreover, the First Concubine is a person, not an object. You can't just send her away as you please."

"So what if I want to send her away?" Xu Weibei, drunk, was as stubborn and obstinate as Shitou in a latrine, both smelly and hard.

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "I just can't beat you, otherwise I'd give you a slap in the face."

Look at you, you're asking for a beating!

"Don't cry, let's talk this out." Gu Wanning patted her sobbing First Concubine's shoulder.

This is something that can't be negotiated. If you want to die, I won't stop you.

But before you die, could you take Xu Weibei, the "chief culprit," with you?

How pathetic it would be to die by your own hand!

Chapter 51 I Can't Live Like This Anymore

Gu Wanning has basically figured out the ins and outs of the matter.

Xu Weibei is a despicable person; he wants to give away his First Concubine like an object.

The First Concubine was unwilling, so she asked for help.

Who would want this?

However, Xu Weibei emphasized that Qin Lie was a very good choice.

Gu Wanning couldn't reason with him and finally couldn't bear it any longer. "My Marquis, Qin Lie is such a good man, why does he insist on forcing his First Concubine? Aren't there plenty of women throwing themselves at a good man?"

She even wanted to say, "Qin Lie is so good, why don't you go and marry him yourself!"

Can the "good" that men and women describe be the same?

What is tattered silk to one is fine silk to another; what is poison to one is honey to another.

"Qin Lie took a liking to her; that's her good fortune."

Gu Wanning: This good fortune is for you, do you want it?

"It is my good fortune, but I am not worthy of it. I only wish to have a place to settle down in the Marquis's Residence. I am good at embroidery and cooking..." the First Concubine sobbed.

Gu Wanning thought, gentle nature, excellent cooking skills, good needlework, and a stunning figure—isn't she the perfect female lead?

Even though she was given to Xu Weibei as a concubine, Xu Weibei did not cherish her and even wanted to give her away.

If Xu Weibei had once possessed something and then grew tired of it, one could simply say, "All dogs of men are like that."

But he never touched his First Concubine, nor even spoke more than a few words to her, and simply gave her away to someone else. Why?