Chapter 165: The Return Door

Chapter 165

Gu Ying listened calmly and turned to comfort Huo Qiyun, "Just wait, in a few days, Cheng's mistreatment of the new bride will surely be even dirtier than mine."

Huo Qiyun didn't expect the confident woman to appear so dazzling.

She felt uncomfortable and furrowed her brows, falling into silence.

In her selfishness, after enduring years of torment, she also wanted Gu Ying to taste her pain.

If it weren't for... Du protecting her so much, could she really be so carefree?

The emotion of jealousy grew like creeping vines in the darkness. She knew it was wrong, disgraceful even, and she struggled with inner pain, but in the end, she looked coldly at Gu Ying's vibrant back.

Her heart was filled with wickedness; yes, she wanted her dead.

...

It had only been a few days since Gu Ying married into the Duke's Residence, and her reputation as a domineering and vicious woman had already spread throughout the court.

Everyone eagerly anticipated whether the Eldest Prince would divorce that ignorant woman.

After waiting for a few days, they didn't get the divorce they were hoping for, but they did witness the grand scene of the Eldest Prince personally accompanying his wife to the Dongping Earl's residence for a welcoming banquet.

During this return visit, Gu Ying directly moved Gu Ning out of Mufeng Studio and intended to take him back to the Duke's Residence to personally take care of him.

Naturally, Elder Lady Gu was unwilling. How could the men of the Gu family live in the Duke's Residence? It would be utterly absurd if word got out!

However, Elder Lady Gu had a soft spot for Gu Jia.

With just a few words from Zhao Changdu, which would save Gu Jia, Elder Lady Gu had no choice but to relent.

Gu Ying sneered in her heart. So, after experiencing so much, her grandmother still loved Gu Jia the most.

After taking her younger brother away, she had no lingering attachment to this family.

The return banquet was lively, and Jiang Yin was naturally present.

As he watched the newlyweds, sweetly in love, his eyes dulled, his gaze slightly distant. He kept drinking cup after cup, lost in thought.

Being affectionate with him in Changfeng Pavilion was one thing; after all, it was their own place, and anything goes.

But Gu Shuang was still an unmarried young lady, and he didn't avoid it at all. This person was too uncivilized.

Gu Shuang looked at the blush on her second sister's face. Although she hadn't married yet, she understood that in families like theirs, only when the master loves the mistress will the people below sincerely respect the mistress.

When Second Sister arrived today, those following behind her and attending to her, whether they were maids, old servants, or guards, all showed utmost respect and caution.

Her mother received favor in the Duke's Residence for so many years, but there was never such a grand reception. It was evident that the Eldest Prince genuinely cared for Second Sister.

In the past, she thought the Eldest Prince was devoid of human emotions and terribly cold, but seeing him demanding a kiss today, she found him adorable and handsome. This is how a man should be.

If Fu Gongzi could be as dominant as the Eldest Prince, that would be great.

"Alright, stop laughing. When you get married, you'll understand what men are like..." Gu Ying patted her burning cheeks, wondering what else she was saying.

Gu Shuang was puzzled. "What are men like?"

Gu Ying laughed and cried, "Don't ask. You'll find out when you get engaged."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shuang's face also turned red. "Second Sister, I was just about to tell you. On the day of your wedding with the Eldest Prince, I... I met Fu Gongzi privately."

Gu Ying raised an eyebrow. "Hmm? A secret meeting?"

Gu Shuang hurriedly waved her hands, afraid that her second sister would misunderstand. "No, no, no. He came to attend the banquet, and we just spoke a few words across the corridor railing. That silly blockhead was standing in the snow, nearly freezing to death. I asked him to come to the corridor to avoid the snow, but for the sake of my reputation, he wouldn't take a step closer to me. He's truly a fool."

Although her words sounded reproachful, happiness permeated her voice.

Gu Ying smiled, her lips curling up, as she teasingly asked, "So, what did he say to you?"

Gu Shuang's eyes brightened, followed by a shy expression. "He asked me what I've been eating lately and if I feel cold. He also mentioned that if I don't mind, he would like to come to my home and propose..."

Deep in thought, Gu Ying considered the matter. Despite Gu Shuang's young age, she excelled in various arts such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Moreover, her personality was stable, making her quite likable.

In her previous life, she had been forced by the Liu family to marry that bandit. If it weren't for the torment that led to her death, with her virtuous and capable nature, she might have assisted her husband and climbed the ranks of society, reaching great heights.

It seemed that her connection with Fu Xun in this lifetime was predestined.