There Was No Question of a Mutual Divorce

Xu Weibei was furious, but he knew he couldn't do anything to this old man.

His status Chief Grand Secretary was secondary; his main concern was that he was Gu Wanning's biological father.

He was cold-hearted, but Gu Wanning still cared about the Gu family.

Therefore, Xu Weibei.

Hearing the two arguing, Wei Shi said with some suspicion, "Husband, am I overthinking this? I feel like the Marquis is just saying one thing and meaning another, and is actually reluctant to divorce?"

"Impossible. If he truly cared about Gu Wanning, he wouldn't have treated me so coldly. I've seen plenty of people like him; he's just too arrogant. He thinks that if we bring up divorce, he's lost face and has to be the one to bring it up."

Gu Yuanshi sighed, "I was wrong, I misjudged him, and I harmed Gu Wanning."

He originally thought that Xu Weibei was a hero, neither flattering nor fawning, and with an unyielding spirit, making him a good match for him.

Who would have thought he was so arrogant, dissolute, and unrestrained!

"I will go to the Emperor tomorrow and explain this matter to him. I believe the Emperor will not be harsh."

"Um."

Gu Wanning had no idea what had happened; she only knew that Xu Weibei would return soon and was in a bad mood.

He's in a bad mood, so I'll just avoid him.

Gu Wanning was very perceptive and didn't lean forward. She only told him that Jiaoniang was alright, and then after washing up, she went to lie down on the couch.

She couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

She was still thinking about Gu Xiaoxiao.

She wondered if this fool might also be one of the factors that would later drag the Gu family into the abyss.

Normally, she wouldn't be anything special; she'd just be an insignificant person.

However, if others want to attack Gu family, then what she did might be magnified infinitely.

Fortunately, I have my older brother at home, who is reasonable and has strong execution skills, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

How wonderful the world would be if there were no awful relatives!

Gu Wanning couldn't help but sigh.

"It's the middle of the night, why aren't you asleep yet!" Xu Weibei's scolding voice rang out.

Gu Wanning: "... Although I wasn't asleep, I didn't make a sound to disturb the Marquis, did I?"

Tsk tsk, when he's unhappy, even his breathing is wrong.

He really is a worthless scoundrel.

However, Gu Wanning was very patient with him today.

Because when the assassins arrived, Xu Weibei at least didn't forget to protect her.

Although it's quite possible that, given his intolerant nature, he simply hated the assassin's attempts to cause trouble in front of him and didn't intend to be particularly kind to her.

But!

Gu Wanning appreciates it!

"My Marquis," she said patiently and gently, "I know you're anxious for a divorce, but after all, our marriage was ordained by the Emperor. Think about it, doesn't the Emperor have any pride? Besides, my father and brothers have both promised me that they will try their best. My Marquis, please be patient a little longer."

I'll make room for your white moonlight soon.

Oh, Xu Weibei said he didn't have a white moonlight.

But the world is evolving, Marquis is progressing; he will surely find it.

Xu Weibei's breathing became heavier, as if he was really doing as she said, trying his best to endure it.

Gu Wanning: It's really a bit pitiful. He has already made great contributions that will be remembered for generations. Don't make things difficult for him in terms of marriage.

Xu Weibei: Did I marry an idiot?!

Who wants a divorce?

He deliberately didn't want the father and daughter to have their way.

He wanted to keep Gu Wanning by his side and make that Old Thief Gu suffer.

"My Marquis, what kind of woman do you like?" Gu Wanning asked. "Or do you have someone you like? I went out a few days ago and met a young lady, so dashing and spirited..."

"What, you want to give me a concubine?" Xu Weibei's voice was icy.

"It's not that it's unsuitable..."

In the darkness, Xu Weibei's expression softened slightly, and then he heard Gu Wanning say, "She comes from a very good family, so it's impossible for her to be a concubine. After our divorce, I'm no longer considered his first wife, right? The Marquis can now properly marry, can't he?"

Xu Weibei: "Shut up and go to sleep!"

Gu Wanning: "..."

Wasn't that what we were discussing?

How can someone change their mind faster than turning the pages of a book?

He was a man she couldn't understand.

Gu Wanning quickly stopped dwelling on the past—if the sky were to fall, there would be tall people to hold it up, and her father and brothers would be there to protect her. She had already given them a heads-up, and there was nothing else she could do.

So she quickly fell asleep.

Xu Weibei listened to her even breathing, but still tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

For some reason, he had a very bad feeling today, as if something beyond his control was about to happen.

When you have this feeling on the battlefield, it often means that a tough battle is about to begin.

But why do I feel this way now?

It must be because I saw that Old Thief Gu too much today, and I'm feeling uneasy.

Furthermore, if I confront him today, I suspect he will retaliate with personal vendettas tomorrow and impeach me even more vehemently.

Let him be.

During the morning court session, Xu Weibei was in high spirits.

Come on, let's fight! Let's present our case! If he blinks even once today, he's not Xu Weibei.

But he waited and waited, until the emperor said "the court is adjourned," but Gu Yuanshi's impeachment still did not come.

That old codger bullies the weak and fears the strong; was he intimidated by him yesterday?

Xu Weibei felt something was wrong; his left eyelid, which had been twitching since he woke up, was twitching even more violently.

Chapter 75 Divorce is impossible.

Xu Weibei saw Gu Yuanshi leave with the Emperor.

As the Chief Grand Secretary, he was often by the Emperor's side, discussing important national affairs, which was quite normal.

But why is he so... harmless today?

Today, Gu Yuanshi didn't say a word during court; he listened to others the whole time.

Not only Xu Weibei, but the entire court of officials felt that something was amiss.

Some overthink it, some are prone to conspiracy theories, and some have even speculated whether this signifies some kind of upheaval in the imperial court.