Let's Run Away

If the bottom line can be crossed at will, then there's not much point in just surviving.

To live is all about having breath.

She is impulsive, she is sentimental, and she is willing to stand up for what she believes in and even pay the price for it.

People are not always able to weigh the pros and cons and compromise.

She might be able to stand idly by and watch others suffer; but she can't bear to see someone she's already become friends with die.

You have your principles for self-preservation, and I have mine for dealing with things. Everyone is experiencing life for the first time, and I am who I am. No one can tell me what to do.

Gu Wanning is determined to get involved in this matter!

"Do you know what you're saying?" Xu Weibei's temple throbbed with anger.

"I know," Gu Wanning said calmly and aloofly. "Your Marquis is free to divorce me. You can even beat or scold me, but I advise Marquis to think carefully before doing so. I can't stop you from sending her away, but this is my stance."

--You send them away, I'll flip the table. This is the end of me.

There's no room for gradual planning; today is a head-on confrontation, and neither side will have an easy time.

Chapter 52 Let's Run Away

Xu Weibei felt betrayed.

Before stepping into the room, he still felt that Gu Wanning was in the same boat as him, so he wanted to ask her for help.

As a result, she was swayed by her First Concubine's tears and not only refused to help her, but also started to oppose her.

This is absolutely outrageous!

"She's insane, and you're insane too?" Xu Weibei couldn't help but curse, "Did I push her into a fire pit?"

"Others think that following the Marquis is like jumping into a fire pit, and I think so now too. But my First Concubine might think that your fire pit is a little better than Qin Lie's."

Xu Weibei: "..."

What did he do to her that turned her into a living hell?

Gu Wanning kept talking, choosing the most hurtful things to say, making one wish someone would seal her mouth shut.

"This matter is neither up to her nor up to you."

"My Marquis, if Qin Lie truly loves your First Concubine, he will listen to First Concubine and distance himself from you in the future; if he doesn't love First Concubine, why bother sending her away?" Gu Wanning took a deep breath and earnestly advised, "Besides, maintaining relationships by sending women away—what kind of reputation does that give?"

Men should rely on themselves!

"Don't make a big deal out of it. This marriage is good for everyone. She's foolish and can't see things clearly, so don't get involved and cause trouble."

"Is the Marquis determined to force the First Concubine?"

"So what if it is?"

"No matter what, I've already stated everything I can do openly. Marquis insists, I can only keep my word."

After saying that, Gu Wanning ignored Xu Weibei and lay down on the couch, turning her back to him and closing her eyes to pretend to sleep.

Xu Weibei: "..."

This is utterly incomprehensible.

"Women are indeed troublemakers; there's not a single good thing among them," he thought bitterly.

He only regretted misjudging her; he had previously thought Gu Wanning was a good person.

But Gu Wanning completely ignored him, and Xu Weibei felt inexplicably awkward.

What should I say to get his attention?

Oh, right!

Xu Weibei suddenly remembered Gu Wanning's most treasured Corn, and tried to salvage the situation by saying, "You woman, you're so heartless. When I helped you plant your precious Corn before, you didn't act like this at all."

Upon hearing this, Gu Wanning suddenly remembered something and abruptly sat up from the couch.

Xu Weibei was startled by her, feeling that she was about to fight him to the death.

Gu Wanning then said, "Oh right, I forgot about the Corn. My Marquis, I might as well tell you the truth about why I cherish those Corns. It's because Corn has a high yield, can be grown on a wide range of land, and can solve the problem of many people going hungry."

In ancient times, being well-fed and clothed was the ideal life could offer.

But ideals mean that reality is often far from being realized.

"Really?" Xu Weibei asked in disbelief.

How could Gu Wanning possibly know those things?

"Really," Gu Wanning said confidently, "In another two months, these things in the garden will be ready. Your Marquis can wait and see."

In another three months, the large-scale Corn plantings will be ready for harvest.

Gu Wanning was full of anticipation for this.

However, if Xu Weibei could change his mind and her First Concubine would be safe and sound, she could give the credit to Xu Weibei.

For her, it just meant earning less money.

But she believes there will definitely be opportunities in the future to recover from other crops.

Life is so long, and she still has so much energy; there will always be a day when it explodes.

"I'll give the Corn to the Marquis, and tell everyone that Marquis discovered and planted it. I'll presume to say that when the Emperor finds out, he will surely reward the Marquis..."

"Do I care?" Xu Weibei sneered, feeling resentful.

She actually saw herself as someone who sought fame and fortune.

Even if she wasn't lying and what she said was true, it's still her achievement, and I won't take it.

"Compared to Qin Lie, I think this one is more useful. Your Marquis should reconsider."

"I won't consider it."

"Then forget it." Gu Wanning lay back down, crossed her arms, closed her eyes, and looked wary.

Jinxiu, oh Jinxiu, it's not that I didn't try my best, but that's all I can do.

Gu Wanning didn't actually have much hope of getting her father and brothers to impeach Xu Weibei.

Because the entire imperial court did not have high requirements for the private morality of military officers.

As long as it's not a crime, or even if it is, as long as the circumstances aren't serious, one can redeem oneself through leniency.

Xu Weibei was not considered a crime, nor even a moral issue.

Even if his father and brothers had impeached Xu Weibei, and the emperor had taken their advice, at most Xu Weibei would have been reprimanded and had his salary reduced for a few months, and that would have been all.

Even though the First Concubine escaped the fate of marriage, she still had to live in Xu Weibei's shadow.