Why Won't You Agree to a Divorce?

Because men can become sworn brothers who would risk their lives for each other because of shared interests; but they can also become mortal enemies because of the mere three words, "You're not good enough."

Perhaps the conversation went off on a tangent.

Let's change the subject!

Chapter 78 Why Don't You Get a Divorce?

Xu Weibei drank too much again.

Then she went back and argued with Gu Wanning again.

Because Gu Wanning questioned him about why he refused to divorce.

Seeing her looking like she couldn't wait to pack up and leave, Xu Weibei was so angry he could grind his teeth.

Did he kill her father, or did he desecrate her family's ancestral graves, to deserve this daily scorn from her?

Even a clay figure has a temper!

"My father has already persuaded the Emperor. With such a good opportunity, why doesn't the Marquis take advantage of it instead of throwing a tantrum and arguing with my father?"

Men will do anything to spite someone.

She thought about it carefully and concluded that Xu Weibei must have acted out of his youthful impulsiveness again, insisting on going against Gu Yuanshi.

The two had reached a point where they were irreconcilable enemies.

Xu Weibei is extremely naive when it comes to his own father; he's the kind of person who's "if you say east, I'll insist on going west, even if it means banging my head against a wall"—a sign of intellectual underdevelopment.

"You're using me as a pawn to spite my dad? We clearly agreed to a divorce! Do you know how difficult it will be later if you miss such a good opportunity?"

Xu Weibei took a deep breath, trying not to lash out immediately, but his eyes turned cold.

He felt a sense of being unable to control himself.

His hands gripped the edge of the table tightly, his fingertips turning white from the force. He was truly afraid that he would lose control and grab her slender neck.

I really want to seal her mouth shut!

"The Corn is about to be harvested, and now that there's hope, you want to kick me aside?" Although Xu Weibei wasn't as sharp-tongued as Gu Wanning, when they argued, he was quick to pick on whoever was most offensive.

Gu Wanning: "... What does this have to do with my Corn? Don't you dare touch my Corn, or I'll fight you to the death!"

Xu Weibei gritted his teeth. "You've reminded me!"

Er Ya was anxiously listening outside, but dared not speak.

Gu Wanning had told her to stay away and not give Xu Weibei a chance to retaliate.

But right now she really wanted to say, "Madam, we're getting off-topic! We're talking about divorce! What are you talking about, Corn!"

Gu Wanning took a deep breath, then another.

She couldn't risk her career, because Xu Weibei was capable of anything in a moment of impulsiveness.

"It's like this, Marquis," she forced herself to calm down, "I've been working hard to make progress according to our previous agreement, but you've gone back on your word. Now can you tell me what you really want?"

"I..." Xu Weibei gritted his teeth, "I've already made up my mind, there's no divorce. You want me to go back on my word? I can't do that!"

"But by doing this, you've already gone back on your word to me."

"That's settled then. What do you want?"

Gu Wanning felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Yes, she was incompetent, so she could only let him break the contract.

Even if it were just a verbal agreement, or even if it were in black and white, wouldn't a powerful figure like Xu Weibei be able to break the agreement at will?

She was too naive before, thinking that although Xu Weibei had some serious illness, he was a reasonable person.

Now it seems that Xu Weibei is the same; he can hate himself, but he can't suggest leaving because that would hurt Xu Weibei's pride.

Having said all that, what else is there to say?

When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

But she won't stay under that roof forever.

After the Corn ripened, she decided to present it to the emperor through her father—from then on, she would have to rely on her own efforts.

If Corn wasn't enough, she continued to look for new crops, making the emperor realize her value. Even if she wasn't as valuable as Xu Weibei, who expanded the territory, she was definitely not to be underestimated!

She just needs to prove that her time commitment is longer, not that she's useless.

Gu Wanning suddenly fell silent, sitting on the couch and saying calmly, "It's getting late, Your Marquis should rest early."

Xu Weibei felt inexplicably uneasy.

He wasn't afraid when Gu Wanning argued with him fiercely, but he started to panic when she ignored him.

"Stop pretending, explain yourself clearly," Xu Weibei said curtly.

"Marquis has already put it this way, what else can I say?" Gu Wanning said, "It was my fault for being ignorant of the times and failing to see my place."

Don't rely on other people's conscience before you have the ability.

Expecting a high-ranking, privileged young man to treat her as an equal is wishful thinking on her part.

"Speak properly." Xu Weibei's tone softened considerably.

He had a vague feeling that things were developing in a direction he didn't want to see.

"Put your hand on your heart, have I ever mistreated you?" Xu Weibei said. "Aren't we getting along very well now?"

"Your Marquis is very kind; it's all my fault."

Xu Weibei: "Speak properly!"

Gu Wanning felt mentally exhausted, which only strengthened her resolve to focus on her career.

"My Marquis, please get some rest."

Er Ya: Why did you stop arguing?

So, they just dropped the bomb?

Women shouldn't have weaknesses; the Corn clearly affected the lady's performance!

Xu Weibei paused for a moment before speaking, "Whether you divorce or not, things have come to this, so don't dwell on it. My affairs with your father are none of your business, and I won't hold it against you. Stay in the Marquis's Residence in peace; I won't mistreat you."

Gu Wanning remained silent.

She could treat Xu Weibei like a boss, satisfying all his reasonable and unreasonable demands. For the sake of making a living, everyone has to put up with his temper.

But the problem is, she needs to have the right to change jobs.

She did not sell herself into slavery.

Now that she wants to leave, he says he "won't treat her badly," but Mingming had already told him about her life plans long ago.