Did She Really Want a Divorce?

But clearly, you didn't do anything wrong.

"And I can't stand seeing children being bullied."

He Shi's eyes were slightly red as she brought her Ling Ge over. "Thank you for protecting you today, Auntie. Remember that."

"No need." Gu Wanning patted her Ling Ge's head and looked calmly at He Shi. "Sister-in-law, I think your Ling Ge needs your comfort more right now. Tell him you care about him; tell him to stay away from mad dogs in the future, whether they are your own or not, and to take care of himself first."

He Shi bit her lip and nodded, then led her Ling Ge back to their room first.

Chapter 71 Do you really want a divorce?

Xu Weibei asked Gu Wanning, "Shall we go?"

"I'm not leaving." Gu Wanning sat down on the stone bench. "Since you've come to offer birthday wishes and given gifts, wouldn't it be a waste to leave before even having a meal?"

She was very angry, but she wasn't there to overturn the table.

In this era, it is right to mentor one's children and nephews; ignoring them will only invite criticism.

Therefore, in a sense, Gu Yuanshi did not do anything wrong; he should not forget his roots.

However, if the degree of indulgence is not properly grasped, it becomes condoning troublemakers.

Second Brother Gu Anwei approached at some point, saying, "You can come to the Princess's Residence when you have time to talk to your sister-in-law."

Gu Wanning was slightly surprised.

In her memory, her second brother was not very noticeable and didn't care much about family matters.

He was always indifferent, not caring about anything, as if he was inherently aloof.

He actually invited me to his door after I had given him a long rant?

After saying this, Gu Anwei turned and went inside without saying anything more.

Gu Wanning blinked and looked at Xu Weibei: "What does this mean?"

"Maybe he's unhappy with being a kept man and wants you to stand up for him."

Gu Wanning rolled her eyes. "I don't want to die."

How could she dare to criticize the golden branches and jade leaves?

Xu Weibei said, "Keep your distance from them; nothing good will come of it."

He had long disliked the Gu family.

Although what he saw on this trip was somewhat unexpected, it made him waver in his previous judgment of Gu Yuanshi.

But one thing remains unchanged: he still hates Gu Yuanshi.

Gu Wanning nodded. "Mm."

Avoid unnecessary contact.

She appreciated whatever they gave her and reciprocated in kind.

However, she could not take the initiative in her relationship with them.

Even love carries a suffocating heaviness.

Third Concubine arrived, Gu Wanning asked her to take a look at Wei Shi.

Wei Shi seemed to want to lecture Gu Wanning, but Gu Wanqing kept shaking her head at her, so she didn't say anything.

"Madam, this must be a chronic illness that's only manifesting now. You must have caught a chill in the past," the Third Concubine said knowingly.

"Yeah, before I became the boss, I took advantage of my youth and went into the water to collect snails. I probably picked up that habit back then."

"Your father is still in school, and the family is poor. You collect snails to supplement the family income." Gu Wanqing's eyes were full of heartache.

Wei Shi patted her hand, "It's all in the past now, everything's fine."

"Is there any way?" Gu Wanning asked her Third Concubine.

The Third Concubine hesitated for a moment before saying, "This servant will first prescribe a remedy for the old lady. If it works, it should provide some relief."

It alleviates, rather than cures.

Gu Wanning understood and nodded, saying, "That's fine then. Thank you for your hard work, Hua Ying."

"Madam, you flatter me. It's all what I should do."

"Stay and have dinner with me, then we'll go back together."

"Madam, I should go back now. Although Jiaoniang's fever has subsided, my eldest sister is very anxious. If I'm not there, she'll probably be completely disoriented," the Third Concubine said with a gentle smile.

"That's true, then you can go back first."

"Wait, wait," Er Ya hurriedly said, "Since we're already here, let's also check the Madam's pulse, and also He Ge and your Ling Ge, check them all."

It might seem inappropriate for men to see it, but women and children can see it too, since it's free.

Third Concubine smiled and said, "As long as you don't mind, this servant is fine with anything."

He Shi quickly replied, "No need, no need for trouble, everything is fine."

The Third Concubine did not insist, and after bowing to everyone, she calmly withdrew.

When she left, she walked through the flower hall, bowed to everyone, and then quietly departed.

The Prince of Qin's gaze lingered briefly on her retreating figure.

Gu Wanning was worried about her Third Concubine, so she lifted the curtain to watch her leave. Coincidentally, she caught the Prince of Qin of Qin's amused gaze.

She felt a little uncomfortable, so she lowered the curtain, glanced at Gu Wanqing massaging Wei Shi's legs, and said nothing.

Sometimes, love is like a gorgeous robe, crawling with lice inside.

It's better to have an arranged marriage, where there are no expectations and no disappointments later.

Gu Xiaoxiao never reappeared; even her meals were delivered to her room by the household servants.

Gu Wanning didn't care.

Unexpectedly, after dinner, Gu Yuanshi called her to his study to talk alone.

Gu Wanning wasn't afraid of him and was prepared to face the storm.

Unexpectedly, Gu Yuanshi didn't mention her outburst earlier. Instead, he asked her, "Have you really decided to divorce the Marquis? I feel like you two seem to get along quite well?"

He wasn't really sure, and he had just talked to Wei Shi about it again, and it turned out that Wei Shi had the same feeling.

So he needs to come back and confirm it again.

Gu Wanning is not one to suffer losses, but she is also soft-hearted, especially when others are kind to her.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Father, you and the Marquis disagree on politics, and I'm caught in the middle, which puts me in a very difficult position."

"If it weren't for this, could you two get along so well?"

"Probably... it's impossible." Gu Wanning said truthfully, "I grew up on the Estate, I don't know the rules, I'm wild, and I can't weigh the pros and cons and be as adept at social maneuvering as my older sister. My father has also seen my temperament; he can't tolerate any injustice. The Marquis has so many women inside and outside the palace, I can't take care of them all."