Jiaoniang

That's enough.

"My Marquis, Qin Lie's matter isn't entirely out of the question, but it can't be too abrupt. We should discuss it slowly," Gu Wanning said proactively.

Xu Weibei hummed in agreement, which was considered giving her a way out.

"Then, Your Marquis, go and speak to him, granting him permission to pursue the First Concubine, but not to give her to him directly, is that acceptable?"

"Why is it so complicated?" Xu Weibei frowned.

Good things come to those who wait.

"Let me think about it some more." Xu Weibei now somewhat regretting his boastful promise to Qin Lie.

Hearing him say that, Gu Wanning felt a little relieved.

That was the dream her First Concubine had told her about, about the fate of Xu Weibei and the Gu family. It was like two swords hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment.

Although First Concubine said that Xu Weibei's incident happened half a year later.

But First Concubine also made it clear that she wasn't like this in her previous life.

Who knows what her time travel might have changed, or whether it would have altered the course of events?

For example, Qin Lie's encounter with his First Concubine actually happened much earlier than expected.

It all started when she transmigrated, improved her relationship with her concubines, and then took them out...

Who knows which butterfly flapping its wings will bring Xu Weibei utter destruction?

Gu Wanning felt that Xu Weibei shouldn't have died such a pathetic death.

A skilled warrior may not have many glorious achievements, but Xu Weibei did.

Why?

Because back then, it was he who turned the tide in the Northwest, reversing Northwest decline, and leading his men to exchange blood and even lives for the long-awaited peace on the border.

Even though Gu Wanning was often driven half to death by him, she couldn't ignore his heroic aura.

Not to mention, he had helped her on a rainy night and had never treated her poorly in daily life.

But how could she remind Xu Weibei of this?

And then there's the Gu family...

Seeing that she seemed preoccupied, Xu Weibei assumed she was still troubled by her First Concubine's matter, and said irritably, "I already said I'd talk to Qin Lie about it. Why are you looking so gloomy?"

He didn't want to see her like this at all.

Gu Wanning snapped out of her reverie, deciding to let bygones be bygones, and said, "Yesterday I was too concerned and said some things that were indeed excessive. My Marquis, if you still want to bring them back, then please do so."

Xu Weibei conceded, and she knew what was good for her.

"Grandma knew you were angry and scolded me, forbidding me from bringing her back," Xu Weibei said dejectedly. "Can you go and persuade Grandma for me?"

"Let's bring them back first, then I'll take some people to pay my respects to the princess and put her mind at ease. What do you think?"

"Alright. But Linglong shouldn't come back yet, Grandmother doesn't want that. I'll bring Jiaoniang back first. Since First Concubine is getting married, you can decide who's suitable to raise her."

Gu Wanning thought about it, and since none of the other three were willing, she had no choice but to go herself first.

"Since I hold this position, I should fulfill my duties. I'll go first. However, my Marquis, I've never been a mother. If there's anything I haven't done well, you can point it out to me. But if you make me misunderstand and feel like you're nitpicking, then I..."

"I know you'll flip the table."

Gu Wanning: Congratulations, you're even answering questions first now.

Xu Weibei: "I never doubted you, and I didn't think you would abuse a child."

Gao Lan is actually right.

Although Gu Wanning's actions in defending her First Concubine angered Xu Weibei, they also revealed her kind and gentle heart.

A woman like that inspires confidence.

On the contrary, it is those women who are sweet-talking but treacherous, kind on the surface but ruthless on the inside, who are more uneasy about people.

Chapter 59 Jiaoniang

"Speaking of children, I'd like to meddle in one more matter; I wonder if Your Marquis could help me?"

Tell me about it.

Xu Weibei was in a good mood at the moment.

However, he didn't realize that his recent mood seemed to be closely related to Gu Wanning's attitude towards him.

Gu Wanning then recounted the story of Little Shitou and the others, saying, "I originally thought I would choose for myself once I arrived at the Estate. But after much thought, I feel it's better to do it sooner rather than later. What does Your Marquis think?"

"You can delegate such a small matter to Gao Lan next time."

"Thank you very much, Your Marquis," Gu Wanning said sincerely.

Although the follow-up arrangements were indeed quite difficult, she was truly grateful that Xu Weibei was willing to step in and help.

This further solidified her belief that Xu Weibei should not have died such a tragic death.

She should help Xu Weibei.

Gao Lan was efficient; just one day later, he said he had arranged everything.

"Reporting to Madam, there are twenty-three children in total. Six of them, who are teenagers, have gone to make their own way in the world. The remaining seventeen have all been taken care of."

"How was it arranged?"

"The seven disabled children were placed in a charity hall to help with whatever work they could, so they would at least have a place to avoid starvation. The three over twelve years old were sent to the military camp, and the seven younger ones, including the Little Shitou you liked, were all placed on the Estate to help look after your precious Corn."

"That's good." Gu Wanning nodded, putting the matter behind her.

"Little Shitou said he wanted to kowtow to you, but I refused on your behalf. Let him behave himself and work hard on the Estate; that's how I repay you."

"Yes, very well done."

After learning about their suffering and doing what she could, Gu Wanning felt at ease with her conscience and didn't need anyone to be grateful or thank her profusely.

However, she planned to properly express her gratitude to Xu Weibei.

As a result, Xu Weibei drank too much again and didn't return until midnight.

When he returned, Gu Wanning was already lying on the couch, too lazy to get up, so she pretended to be asleep.

Unexpectedly, that bastard Xu Weibei could tell from her breathing that she was pretending to be asleep.

Moreover, he noticed it and wanted to expose it.

"You've done something wrong, and now you're feeling scared?"

That scoundrel of a man, after being given some cat pee, he started acting sarcastic and insincere. Gu Wanning continued to play dead.