A Miserable World

Her family is also in a terrible situation...

"Anyway, don't say you're a jinx to your husbands." Gu Wanning said quietly, "If you insist on saying you're a jinx to your husbands, then what am I? Whoever I catch will be a jinx?"

"No, I had no such intention," the First Concubine quickly clarified.

"I know you didn't mean that, but the truth is, look, haven't all the people around me had bad luck? Oh, no, my sister's doing alright, so I guess I'm not exactly a cursed star."

The First Concubine's expression became indescribable, and she hesitated to speak.

Gu Wanning's eyes widened. "What, what do you mean? Didn't you just say she became Empress Dowager? Did something happen to her afterward?"

What could possibly happen to the Empress Dowager?

Gu Wanning was not well-educated and could only think of scenarios like keeping a male concubine and falling out with her own son.

"No, actually, in my dream, the Consort of the Prince of Qin was not your sister."

Gu Wanning was taken aback. "Then she's my sister?"

First Concubine: "... No, not really."

Gu Wanning: What is it? You'd better give me a straight answer!

I'm so anxious!

"She is actually not related to you by blood. The reason you were raised on the Estate without anyone caring for you is not because the Gu family is cold-blooded and insisted on sending you away, but because you were switched back then."

"What?"

"Yes. You are the true daughter of the Gu family; while Consort of the Prince of Qin is the biological daughter of that wicked foster mother on your Estate. Back then, the old lady gave birth to you on the Estate, but she switched the babies so that her own daughter could live a life of luxury, while you suffered on the Estate."

Gu Wanning was deeply, deeply shocked by this.

The story of the fox replacing the prince is nothing new.

What shocked her was why the Gu family would lie to her, telling her that Gu Wanqing was her twin sister.

However, after a little thought, Gu Wanning understood.

Because Gu Wanqing grew up in the Gu family, everyone doted on her like the apple of their eye.

And Gu Wanqing certainly lived up to expectations.

Although it was later proven that her biological mother was a morally bankrupt and unscrupulous person, the affection the Gu family had shown her could not be taken back so easily.

So, the Gu family person ultimately fabricated this lie, probably thinking that they would just have another daughter.

In order to prevent their predecessor and sister from developing a rift, they resorted to this desperate measure.

That's a terrible idea, ugh!

Who can tolerate being the one who feels slighted in their twins?

Even if it's done under the guise of being a grandmother or being filial, it's hard to make people feel at ease.

What else can you remember?

"I've actually had many dreams, some of which I've forgotten, and some I can't recall right now. But whatever I remember later, I'll tell you, Madam."

The First Concubine couldn't bear to see Gu Wanning fall out with Xu Weibei because of her.

She originally felt that the Marquis treated his wife differently, and thought that the two could go from being a resentful couple to being loving.

"By the way, Madam, you're different from the one in my dream. It seems, it seems, that you changed ever since the Marquis returned..."

Gu Wanning felt a little guilty. If the soul had been changed, how could it not change?

"Many things match up with what happened in the dream, but the parts about you don't seem to match at all, so I'm increasingly suspicious that I'm just imagining things, and I dare not say anything more."

Gu Wanning: Now that you put it that way, I don't know how to explain it.

"It's okay, don't doubt yourself, go back and think about it slowly. No one will blame you if you're wrong, but Jinxiu, can you shake your head and clear your head of the water? A man likes you so much, he's even thinking of you until his death, what are you still hesitating about!"

Even if you don't rush, I'm going to.

Oh, sorry, my bust isn't big enough, I'm not eligible.

In a sense, lust at first sight isn't necessarily wrong. If the feelings are mutual and the couple is committed to the relationship, then it's a happy occasion.

"Madam, I really dare not, I can't hurt him anymore." The First Concubine's tears never stopped as she spoke. "I can't bear to see you suffer because of me, for my actions have created a rift between you and the Marquis. Actually, the Marquis has a very good eye for people; Qin Lie is truly an excellent choice. But I can't, do you understand what I mean?"

"I don't understand," Gu Wanning sighed. "Why are you so stubborn? I feel sorry for Qin Lie."

Li Jinxiu, wake up!

The man you loved even in your dying day in your past life is now placed in front of you again, given another chance, and you refuse!

Are you trying to drive me crazy?

"Do you know what I want to do right now?" Gu Wanning paced back and forth in the room, furious.

"This servant does not know."

"I want to call the Marquis back right now and tell him to have you tied up immediately, sent to Qin Lie's side, and locked up both of you. Locked up, do you understand?"

The First Concubine finally smiled.

Although her smile was tinged with sadness and helplessness, she smiled nonetheless.

"Madam, I know you mean well, and I am deeply grateful. However, I dare not take even the slightest risk. Qin Lie is such a good man; he deserves a better match, not a woman like me who cannot distinguish right from wrong..."

Gu Wanning: "Alright, alright, you should leave now. I can't listen to another word from you. I'm so angry my head hurts, my stomach hurts, everything hurts."

She couldn't get angry; she had to stay clear-headed and figure out how to clean up the mess that was about to unfold.

This is unbearable!

After eating gossip for half the day, it turns out the clown is herself again.

Truly, fate, you are too beautiful.

Chapter 56 Les Misérables

Before leaving, the First Concubine anxiously and repeatedly urged Gu Wanning, "Madam, please don't confront the Marquis because of me, otherwise my sins will be too great."

Gu Wanning said irritably, "Stop arguing. I need to discuss with the Marquis how to sell you to Qin Lie for a good price."