Chapter 162: Indignation and Fury

he said: "Where did Old Madam get that from Ai Yao is gentle and virtuous, dignified and graceful. She knows how to act with propriety and restraint. Even Mother praised Ai Yao for having the same de...Proposal

When Zhang heard these two words, she was dumbfounded.

Originally, she felt that after the incident, Lady Wu'an did not mention marriage again. That must have meant that Young Master Wu'an didn't fancy Miss Xu, so she simply disregarded it, treating it as a casual meetup between ordinary friends. Who would have thought something like this would happen

If she had known this beforehand, she would have immediately told Lady Wǔ n that it was inappropriate. Then Lady Wǔ n would definitely have told the young master of House Wǔ n, and she wouldn't have continued to associate with Xiān Yí privately anymore.

Things have turned out this way, it's really beyond our expectations. It seems like we can't escape our fate.

"Mother, I like him. I just want to marry him."

Zhang shi looked at her daughter who had already fallen into the trap, tears welling up in her eyes as she choked out, "Xuan Yi, you're being so willful. You'll regret this sooner or later. The Wu An Bo Mansion isn't as peaceful on the surface as it seems; there are many things that cause worry."

Gu Xuanyi said dismissively, "The Duke of Wuan's household has its share of troubles, so does our family. Look at Third Brother, he keeps making one joke after another. Who in the capital doesn't laugh at our Changxing Houfu"

Zhang replied: "Xuan Yi, that's different.

"They are all upsetting things, what's the difference Everyone says every family has its own difficulties, who doesn't have some contradictions" Gu Xuanyi is now a little girl trapped in love, she can't hear any advice and goes her own way.

Zhang regretted it deeply. It was her fault that her daughter had ended up like this. If she hadn't been so fixated on the status of the son of Marquis Wuan, and had agreed to let the two younger generations meet as suggested by Madam Marquis Wuan, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Gu Xuanyi angrily said, "Mother, I've hit you and scolded you. If you're still not satisfied, then marry me off sooner so that I don't get in your way."

Zhang glared angrily at her: "What kind of talk is this, child Don't you fear that if it gets out, people will laugh at you Stay in the courtyard and behave yourself. I'll go discuss this with your father."

Leaving Gu Xuanyi's courtyard, Zhang hurried to find her husband, Gu Jingheng, wanting to ask if he had any way to prevent their daughter from marrying the Prince of Wu'an.

Who would have thought that her incompetent husband, usually unreliable, wouldn't be any help at a critical moment.

Gu Jing Sheng beamed with delight, thoroughly satisfied with this marriage. He chuckled and said, “My wife, the son of Marquis Wu’an is quite good. As a daughter from the concubine's quarters, marrying him would be considered a great match for her. Missing out on the son of Marquis Wu’an, there wouldn't be such a good opportunity again, so why stop it”

Zhang was so angry that her liver ached. She just felt that there must be a daughter if there was a father, and both the father and daughter were foolish. With no good air, she said: “What's good about it What's good about the son of Marquis Wu'an”

Gu Jing Sheng was puzzled and asked in confusion, "How could it be bad The Wu'an Marquis Mansion isn't lacking anything. Although it's not as grand as when the old master was alive, although Marquis Wu'an doesn't hold a high position in court, his fourth son has caught the emperor's eye, and the entire Wu'an Marquis Mansion benefits from it."

Zhang glared fiercely at him and said, "The Fourth Master is the son of the concubine, and Duke Wuan is not the old madam's biological son. These two are almost the same age, could they really be a loving mother and son"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingheng was taken aback. He hadn't considered this question. After a moment of thought, he continued, "So what The title of Marquis Wu'an won't fall to his fourth younger brother. When Marquis Wu'an passes away, it will go to the crown prince, and in the future, our Xuanyi will be a countess."

Zhang originally wanted to discuss strategies with him, but he was as stubborn as a log. The more she spoke, the angrier he became, and he directly twisted her arm in anger, saying angrily, "The eldest daughter of Wuan Marquis's family is being suppressed by the fourth daughter. They have many people and complex relationships. There are so many complicated affairs. How can Xuanying possibly handle this"

Gu Jing Sheng winced and took a sharp breath, his face darkening. "Madam, what are you doing The situation is already settled. What can we do about it now Even if Xuan Yi can't handle it, she has to. Let her learn a lesson, doesn't that make sense"

There's no common ground between us, so there's not much to say.

Zhang shi was so angry with her daughter and son-in-law that she felt lightheaded. She glared at him for a long time, but in the end, she held back from calling him stupid. Instead, she simply flicked her sleeve and left.

Seeing this, Gu Jing Sheng was also furious. He felt that his wife's temper was getting worse and worse, even daring to give him the cold shoulder. The gentleness and sweetness she once had were gone. Feeling irritated, he went to his concubine's courtyard to find some happiness.

Zhang was at a loss, hesitating for a moment before heading to Shou'an Hall. She hoped her mother-in-law could find a way to help Xiaoyi.

Shou'an Tang.

Old Mrs. Gu had spent almost the entire day in the small Buddhist hall, oblivious to what was happening outside. When a maidservant reported that her eldest daughter-in-law had come to see her, she emerged from the hall to meet her.

When Elder Madam saw the eldest daughter-in-law with reddened eyes and a dejected expression, Elder Mrs. Gu also froze. She seemed to have never seen her eldest daughter-in-law show such an expression; she could guess without asking that something must have happened.

Old Mrs. Gu asked softly, "Eldest daughter-in-law, has something happened"

Zhang looked at the maid beside her and said, "Mother, why don't we let them retire first"

Lady Gu also acquiesced, waving her hand to signal the maidservant to leave.

All the maids in the house had retreated, leaving only Old Madam Gu, Nanny Feng, and Zhang Shi.

Zhang's love for her daughter was overwhelming, her emotions finally reaching their breaking point. Tears streamed down her face as she knelt before Old Madam Gu, sobbing uncontrollably: "Mother, please help Xiayi."

Lady Gu was startled again and hurriedly asked, "Eldest daughter-in-law, what happened to Xuan Yi"

Zhang's voice choked with emotion as she told Old Madam Gu about what had happened today. Finally, she asked, "Mother, Xuanyi's personality will definitely suffer when she marries into that family. She won't have a good life there. What can we do about this"

Upon hearing this, Lady Gu's face darkened abruptly. She had already explained the seriousness of the situation to Zhang Shi, yet Zhang Shi failed to keep her daughter in check and allowed such a thing to happen today.

She asked in a low voice, "I had you meet her before and then politely declined. After that, I confined Xiyi at home. How could you not heed my refusal, Lady Wu'an"

Zhang replied truthfully, "Lady Wu'an had never mentioned anything about marriage to me. I thought it was because the young master of Duke Wu'an didn't fancy Xuanyi, so it was dropped. I never expected this would happen. If they truly intended to form a kinship, why didn't they mention it after seeing each other"

Lady Gu seemed thoughtful and replied, "Perhaps she has other daughters-in-law in mind and is just hesitating between them. She might not have made a decision yet. If she chooses Xuanyi, she might find an excuse to say she's busy and delay her visit until today. Even if she doesn't fancy Xuanyi, she can come up with an excuse to explain it clearly. But judging by the situation, it seems that the Marquis of Wuan's son prefers Xuanyi, which is why they went boating together."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi felt even more distressed. She felt like her daughter, whom she held dear, was being treated like produce at a market, picked over and chosen by others. She wasn't the most desirable choice either. She anxiously asked, "Mother, what should we do now"the Longxing Houfu was vacant. Gu Jingxi had a hidden illness and it was impossible for him to have his own children. Zhang Shi's eldest son, Gu Xiuyuan, as the grandson of the Marquis, held the elder...