Even the Gu Family's Dog Has to Make Way for You

The fawning in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by disdain.

Gu Wanning:???

Whose side are you on? You're a nuisance in my house.

He Shi said softly, "Second sister, this is Xiaoxiao, the third sister from Second Uncle's family. She just arrived in the capital."

Cousin?

Gu Wanning asked bluntly, "Why is she staying at our house?"

Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened, and she looked aggrieved. "My uncle said this is my home too, and I don't need to be so formal. My eldest sister and second sister are both married, and I want to take good care of my uncle and aunt on their behalf."

Gu Wanning: "What, can't the manor afford servants anymore?"

She looked at Gu Xiaoxiao, her face practically screaming "superficial" and "troublemaker."

Gu Wanning doesn't consider herself a picky person when it comes to people with the same surname.

But I find women who treat others differently based on their status and refuse to even pretend to care utterly repulsive.

Wei Shi quickly smoothed things over, saying, "We're all sisters, it's good to be friendly. Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes darted around, and she deliberately said, "Auntie is right, sisters should be close and supportive of each other in the future."

Gu Wanning found it extremely funny.

Yes, Xu Weibei is a stupid, straightforward man who treats women like objects, but he is the only grandson of the Grand Princess and a highly decorated Marquis of Yingchuan.

Gu Xiaoxiao is so shallow and comes from the countryside. Who will she marry in the future? Can she really expect to support each other?

How utterly ridiculous.

Gu Wanning has probably figured it out by now. Gu Xiaoxiao's trip to the capital at this time is probably to find a good husband in the Capital.

Several years ago, that annoying second aunt had repeatedly mentioned this matter in her letters.

This time, the wolf really cried.

Not every country girl is as simple and honest as Er Ya.

"Second sister," Gu Xiaoxiao said innocently, her expression changing faster than flipping through a book, "Why didn't your husband come back with you?"

She covered her mouth and laughed, "I heard that your second brother-in-law has a bad reputation, and you must have suffered a lot. But no matter what, today is your eldest uncle's birthday, so he has to put on an act, right?"

"Second brother-in-law has a bad reputation, what are you happy about?" Gu Wanning said with a forced smile. "Not only does he have a bad reputation, but he also has a bad temper. So you'd better think twice before becoming his brother-in-law. Third sister, poor you, you have no marriage prospects, tsk tsk... Should I beg him to help you find one of his subordinates? At least he won't dare to give you a hard time in the future."

"My men are not so lowly as to be worthy of her," Xu Weibei's sinister voice rang out.

Gu Wanning: "..."

She didn't say anything bad about Xu Weibei just now, did she?

She simply stated that he had a bad reputation and a bad temper, which was just stating the facts, not saying anything malicious.

Xu Weibei's words were so slapping, so merciless, how satisfying!

Gu Wanning felt a great sense of satisfaction as she looked at Gu Xiaoxiao's face, which had turned ashen in an instant, and at her tearful eyes, wanting to retort but daring not to because of Xu Weibei's imposing and cold demeanor.

My second uncle's family is as annoying as ever.

It's Xu Weibei! How come he's here so quickly?

"Has the Marquis adjourned court?" Gu Wanning smiled radiantly at Xu Weibei, as if she hadn't been the one who had spoken ill of him behind his back just moments before. "Why haven't my father and brothers arrived yet?"

"I came on horseback, they came on donkeys."

Gu Wanning: Damn it, he got me!

Yes, her family really can't afford a horse.

Don't assume that all the officials who can attend court are wealthy; many people ride donkeys, but the Chief Grand Secretary riding a donkey is unique.

"Then why didn't you wait for them..." Gu Wanning muttered.

It's one thing to be impolite all the time, but today is Gu Yuanshi's birthday!

Imagine your son-in-law, who's rushing off to celebrate his birthday, leaving you in the dust... who wouldn't be in a good mood?

Xu Weibei's lips curled into a cold smile, "If I hadn't arrived sooner, how could I have heard Madam so 'protecting' me?"

Gu Wanning: "..."

Honestly, if it weren't for seeing her mother and sister-in-law so anxious, Gu Xiaoxiao would have definitely made Xu Weibei cripple today.

But since she was back at her parents' home, it was her home turf, and she had to save face, so she could only swallow her anger and silently make a note of Xu Weibei's name in her little black account.

"My Marquis, you came on horseback, where is the horse?" Er Ya noticed the blind spot.

"Your carriage is blocking the way, leaving no place to rest in the shade. I've had Gao Lan take the horses back."

"Then how will you get back to the Marquis's Residence?" Gu Wanning asked.

"Can't I ride in the carriage with my wife?" Xu Weibei gritted his teeth.

Gu Wanning: Oh, yes.

After all, without you, given my family's circumstances, I could only ride a donkey.

There is a place for you in your carriage.

Wei Shi said, "My Marquis, please come inside. It's hot; please come in and have a cup of cool tea."

Her attitude was both warm and humble.

Xu Weibei wouldn't bring matters of the court back here, lest he embarrass the woman.

He cupped his hands in greeting and called out, "Mother-in-law."

Wei Shi immediately beamed, "Good child, good child, come in quickly."

Gu Wanning: If you really want to be a person, you should be like Xu Weibei.

A consistently wicked person, suddenly learning a little bit of manners, becomes the most desirable son-in-law.

Chapter 66 Even the Gu family's dogs have to give way to you

Gu Xiaoxiao was very lively in front of Gu Wanning, but in front of Xu Weibei, she was as docile as a quail, not daring to utter a single word.

Gu Wanning looked down on her even more.

--Be a bad woman; if you're equally bad to men and women, she might still think highly of you.

They're clearly picking on the weak now, but they wilted in the face of real evil forces. It's truly despicable.

Why don't you go and do it!

The Gu family has a little yellow dog that barks at people.

He Shi hurriedly called for someone to take the dog out, fearing that it would displease Xu Weibei.

Gu Wanning whispered to Xu Weibei, who was walking beside her, "When the Marquis comes to my house, even dogs have to make way for you."