Chapter Sixteen: Listening to the Mistress's Words

outed, "Eldest sister, don't be too much!"Gu Xuanyi was caught off guard and pushed directly to the ground, letting out a startled "ah!". Her maidservant nearby was also frightened and hurriedly helpe...The maid, after hearing this, was taken aback. She stammered, "Old... Old Madam, the young master also came back with the eldest young lady."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room was stunned. To have such a scandalous event happen on their wedding day, with Changxing Hou even accompanying Meng Jinyiao back to her parents' home, was something no one had anticipated.

Elder Mrs. Meng was also shocked and incredulous, saying, "You mean Marquis Changxing is here too"

The maidservant replied, "Yes, Master is still waiting outside the gate."

Mrs. Meng's face darkened with displeasure as she chided, "What have you done The nephew-in-law has arrived, and yet you leave him standing outside the gate, refusing to invite him into the mansion"

The maidservant lowered her head, afraid to answer. Having heard that the master was saying he wouldn't acknowledge his eldest daughter anymore, and with no preparations made today, it was clear they weren't welcoming the eldest daughter back for a three-day visit. How dare they allow the eldest daughter and her husband in without permission

Now is not the time to blame the servants. Mrs. Sun hurriedly smoothed things over, saying, "Mother, the servants are just careless. Let's not hold it against them. Since this is my new son-in-law's first visit, we should go greet him."

Meng Dongyuan also revealed a long-lost smile on her face and agreed, “Yes, Mother. We should welcome the new son-in-law first. It wouldn't be good to keep him waiting too long.”

As someone handed her a step, Old Madam Meng naturally followed the steps down and nodded: "You go ahead."

As a grandmother, she didn't need to personally greet her grandson-in-law; doing so would seem ingratiating. However, since her son and daughter-in-law are the in-laws, it's appropriate for the son-in-law to accompany his daughter back to her parents' home and for him to be received by them at the door as a sign of respect.

Meng Dongyuan answered the call and, with Mrs. Sun and their three children, went to greet them.

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The main gate of Yongchang Marquis' mansion was tightly shut, appearing to be closed for guests. Changxing Marquis' carriage stood parked outside the gate.

Gu Jingxi raised the car window curtain and glanced at the closed gate. On the day her married daughter returned home, not a single person from the sect was waiting at the door. It was obvious that they hadn't made any preparations and weren't welcoming her. They didn't show her any regard whatsoever.

A moment later, Gu Jingxi lowered the curtain and looked at his little wife sitting opposite him. Seeing her composed and serene expression, as always, not even a wrinkle on her brow, it was clear she had expected this outcome all along, with no hope, therefore no disappointment.

He suddenly understood why she was more mature than her peers. It turned out that her life as a young woman had been difficult. If she had been a pampered daughter at home, how could she have endured the grievances of her wedding day Only someone who was used to being wronged could remain calm and composed.

Gu Jingxi suddenly said, "Madam, the Gu family would not do this."

"What" Meng Jinyao was puzzled.

Gu Jingxi replied, "I won't treat you like the Meng family did."

Meng Jin Yao's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Gu Jing Xi, meeting his warm and sincere gaze. She was stunned, as this was the first time anyone had seen through her situation and promised to treat her well. He was her nominal husband, whether it was true or not, she felt a flicker of emotion in her heart.

For a moment, she didn't know how to respond, only saying, "Thank you, husband."

Gu Jingxi said matter-of-factly, "This is only right, you are the daughter-in-law of the Gu family, and the Gu family has never been harsh on its daughters-in-law." He paused for a moment and then said, "Madam, since they don't welcome us, why don't we go back"

Meng Jin Yao shook her head slightly, curled her lips into a smile, and said, "You're Gu Jingxi's wife. You went back to your natal home and were rejected at the door. Couldn't even get a cup of tea before being turned away in disgrace. Wouldn't you also be embarrassed"

She let out a light snort, a mocking expression appearing on her face. "Let's wait a little longer," she said with conviction. "They will definitely come out to greet us personally. At that point, it will be their reputation at stake. A married daughter returning home, but they close their doors. Finally, even learning the new son-in-law has arrived, they then scramble to flatter him and greet him personally."

Gu Jingxi was slightly taken aback, then with a playful smile: "Good, listen to your wife's"d at him with strange eyes, her words chillingly calm: “Are you suggesting I dress like it’s winter in this scorching heat If you're so concerned about your gentlemanly demeanor, why not put some effo...