It's all over, the decline of the Pei family is inevitable. If only we had known this would happen, we shouldn't have mistreated Fu Wanning in the first place, otherwise the Pei family could have benefited.

The most ridiculous thing is that Shi Zhenxiang, whom the Du family invited, couldn't even recognize their own young master and princess. The second branch of the Gu family is probably in trouble. The Gu family head position, which they finally obtained, is about to be dethroned before they can even warm their seat.

There were rumors that the second son of the Gu family was an adopted son, and that his status was illegitimate, but those were just rumors. However, she knew that the second son of the Gu family was about to have a good time.

Cui Hailu and Pei Guangzong were unusually rational for once. At first, they didn't believe it, but when they saw Old Madam Fu's guilty behavior, they instantly realized that the Gu siblings' identities were not simple and that their uncle was very likely the commander!

Pei Antong opened her mouth, realizing that Fu Jingchen had hooked up with Gu Wanwan and was so arrogant because he had the Gu family's backing. Wasn't that just like a gigolo?

If she marries the crown prince of the Gu family, wouldn't she become a powerful and influential crown princess?

She knew how to choose between the Crown Prince and the Prince Consort.

The Du family laughed as if they had heard the biggest joke in the world, almost bursting into laughter without any regard for their image.

Mrs. Du didn't believe a word the Gu siblings said. "You're exaggerating. Your uncle is the commander of an island, and I'm the commander-in-chief of Beijing. Who are you trying to scare? If you want to act like leaders, at least do some research first. Believe me, I'll make a phone call to confirm, and you'll be exposed."

"Do you think we're fools? We've heard from the Pei family that your family has a problematic class background. You're either a bad element sent down to the countryside, a capitalist, or someone who's hoarding prohibited books. You're just an ordinary, impoverished family in Beijing. Do you think you're worthy of putting on airs in front of us? My prestigious Du family has a lot of influence and connections in Beijing, and we've never met a commander named Gu Huaien."

Du Lixue looked at Gu Wanwan as if she were a liar, "Gu Wanwan, your brother and sister-in-law are just like you, reincarnated liars. Do you think you little shrimps are worthy of competing with the Du family for a man? I'm warning you, the consequences of going against the Du family will be terrible. Pei family, as Fu Jingchen's elders, you should at least say something!"

Zhao Baiping immediately stated, "I firmly disagree with this marriage. This impoverished family is not worthy of our Pei family. We only allow Lixue to be our granddaughter-in-law. If Fu Jingchen does not marry her, he will be disobedient and unfilial."

Pei Tai then spoke up, "Our two families are now officially in-laws. Even if Fu Jingchen has to kneel and beg, he still wants to marry Lixue."

Although Pei Zexing didn't say anything, his attitude was one of agreement.

Pei Danfeng grabbed her mother in terror, desperately trying to cover her mouth. "Mom and Dad, don't do this! The Gu family is not someone we can mess with. Fu Jingchen doesn't even acknowledge us. If you take it upon yourself to force them, you'll get yourself into trouble. We can't compete with the Gu family for a son-in-law..."

Zhao Baiping angrily rebuked, "You spineless coward! So what if your in-laws are ruined? It doesn't affect you. If you're the one who's going to collapse, what are you afraid of?"

"With the Du family around, what's there to be afraid of, you lying siblings? Just don't cause trouble at the crucial moment, or I'll disown you as my daughter!"

At this moment, Battalion Commander Du, who had been putting on airs, walked up to the sofa and looked down at Gu Peichuan with a condescending air, "Which unit are you from? What is your position? State your name."

“My Du family has never been afraid of trouble. I’m informing you, not negotiating with you. So what if it’s a military marriage? My Du family has the ability to make their report invalidate it. It’s too late for you to stop it. I already called yesterday, and I estimate that Fu Jingchen and Gu Wanwan are no longer related by now!”

Gu Peichuan laughed instead of getting angry, "Are you so sure you've succeeded? Should we call and ask? Battalion Commander Du, have you considered that offending the Gu family might lead to the gradual destruction of your Du family?"

At this moment, several soldiers came in from outside and walked up to Fu Jingchen and Gu Peichuan.