Stirring Up Trouble

Wei Shi scolded, "You silly child, don't do that again. It's only because the Prince dotes on you and doesn't hold it against you. If others knew, wouldn't they criticize you? Yes, you two are a young couple with deep affection, but you must cherish your blessings and know your limits..."

Gu Wanning: Help!

This kind of preaching is really giving me a headache.

Suddenly, she felt that it was good that the Wei Shi treated Gu Wanqing more closely. The original owner of this body was jealous, but she really thought it was a good thing.

What kind of deep affection is this? What about that arrogant concubine?

Even without First Concubine's prophecy that the Prince of Qin would favor his concubine over his wife and break with Gu Wanqing, Gu Wanning was already very skeptical of this marriage based solely on the arrogant attitude of the concubine during their last meeting.

Her mother said that she should focus on being a better person, and her next words were probably that when problems arise, she should reflect on herself.

Pshaw!

Gu Wanqing smiled and said, "Mother, I know. How is your leg? Did you put on the plaster I sent you?"

"It's been applied, I feel much better, don't worry about me," said Wei Shi.

Gu Wanning thought to herself that she had a weak bond with her parents since childhood and envied other children who had their parents by their side.

However, the maternal love she desires is not this kind of restrained and suppressed affection, which makes people overthink.

"I trust you, but your sister... Hey, please take good care of her for your mother in private."

Gu Wanning quickly replied, "My sister is very good to me. Last time, she even had someone give me two hundred taels of silver."

"Why are you giving her so much money? You're not exactly well-off yourself..."

"Mother, I have plenty of money. The Prince treats me very well, and the Empress values me highly. I'm happy to see my sister getting better every day."

Gu Wanning could sense that the three of them, mother and daughters, were actually speaking very cautiously.

This feeling is really uncomfortable.

She felt awkward around the entire Gu family.

You can't say they're wrong, but it's really a bit depressing.

She couldn't sit still any longer, so she said, "Mother, you and my sister talk for a while, I'll go check on the Marquis and my He Ge."

"Go."

Gu Wanning felt a sense of relief when she came out of the house.

I'm so tired, really tired.

She pushed open the door and entered the west side room, where she saw He Ge writing at the table, Xu Weibei watched with great interest, pointing and pointing.

Gu Wanning: Do you even know what you're talking about? Stop pointing fingers.

He Ge saw Gu Wanning enter, he put down his pen, stood up, and said shyly, "Auntie."

"Aren't you tired?" Gu Wanning asked with a smile. "You're always studying. Today is your grandfather's birthday, so you should take a break and relax a bit."

He Ge laughed and said, "I'm not tired. Grandfather said that the key to studying is perseverance; you can't miss a single day."

Gu Wanning recalled how she used to secretly read novels during class, secretly eat during self-study periods, and skip classes to go out and have fun in her past life... Her lips twitched involuntarily.

There really is a gap between academic underachievers and academic high achievers.

"My older sister is here," Gu Wanning said to Xu Weibei.

"What, do I have to go greet the Consort of the Prince of Qin?" Xu Weibei sat down in the chair. "Or do you want me to go?"

Gu Wanning knew he was bringing up old grievances, and thought to herself, "You created this scandal yourself, and now you're blaming me?"

However, out of consideration for her He Ge, she felt embarrassed to say anything, since the children were all grown up.

"Where did you live before you got married?" Xu Weibei asked.

Gu Wanning: "The west wing was where my eldest sister and I lived. Back then, my second brother and his He Ge lived there."

Right now, neither she nor Gu Wanqing have a room in this house.

There's nothing I can do; the house is only so big, and being dramatic won't help.

Gu Wanning thought that it was only because she never put herself in the shoes of her predecessor that she probably felt so much dissatisfaction with this family.

Chapter 69 A Little Trouble

Just then, your Ling Ge came in carrying a tray with sliced watermelon.

Seeing this, Gu Wanning quickly took it.

Your Ling Ge just lost his front tooth, so he speaks with a lisp, "The melon is sweet, delicious, my aunt and uncle are eating melon."

Gu Wanning put the watermelon down, took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his nose, and then picked out a slice of watermelon with fewer seeds and handed it to him.

Your Ling Ge clearly wanted to eat it, but then shook his head, saying, "Auntie, the melon is sweet."

"There's so much, let's eat it all together."

Ling Ge looked at He Ge.

He said to his He Ge, "Auntie is a guest, so Auntie should eat first."

Having no other choice, Gu Wanning took a bite first, then shared the melon with the two brothers.

He Ge seemed to sigh, then invited Xu Weibei to eat some melon seeds.

Gu Wanning understood; the unspoken meaning behind his sigh was—her aunt really didn't know any manners.

Xu Weibei didn't like watermelon, finding it messy, so he said, "I don't like it, you guys eat it."

Ling Ge's eyes widened as she looked at him in surprise, blurting out, "Uncle-in-law is a guest. It's alright if the melons are expensive; Uncle-in-law, please have some."

Xu Weibei:???

When did he say melons were expensive?

Besides, isn't this just a regular watermelon?

Could it be that the watermelons from the Gu family, though ordinary-looking, have a unique flavor?

He picked up a piece, took a bite, and found it wasn't very tasty, not even as good as what the Marquis's Residence usually served.

So he looked at Gu Wanning with a puzzled expression.

Gu Wanning said, "Watermelons are expensive in the Capital now. One watermelon costs two bunches. We don't buy them often at home. Your Ling Ge thinks they're a good thing. You're a guest, so please eat more. Don't be shy."

Xu Weibei remained silent, continuing to slowly bite into the watermelon in his hand, his gaze deep and unfathomable, lost in thought.

Gu Wanning didn't bother to explain anything.

Based on her past life's memories, she didn't think Gu Yuanshi had embezzled anything.

He Ge and Ling Ge then each picked a Xiaoxiao piece of melon.

He Ge was older and paid attention to manners; while his younger Ling Ge was younger, and watermelon was incredibly attractive to children. Even though his older brother repeatedly gave him meaningful glances, he still quickly finished the watermelon, eating the rind down to just a thin layer.

Gu Wanning was afraid that he was still staring at her melon rind, so she could only follow suit.