"But I insist on determining right and wrong! I want to know why he abandoned me. If it was truly intentional, he should apologize to me! If it was truly unavoidable, then... then I will not hold it against him!"
Young hearts have not experienced hardship; they only believe in black and white good and evil, right and wrong, and with sincere hearts, they only do what they believe "should" do.
Madam Gu knew she couldn't persuade her otherwise. By the light of the candle, she groped around on the couch and found the small bundle that Yao Niang and her servant had hidden.
She paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you really going?"
A look of panic flashed in Gu Yaoniang's eyes. She knew she couldn't hide it any longer. She nodded and then promised, "Mother, I'll go home once I've figured this out."
Madam Gu smiled but did not answer: "Very well, very well."
She instructed, "If you want to go, I won't stop you. But you must remember, nothing is more important than life and death. No matter what, you must stay alive. After you're settled, write home regularly so your father and I can rest assured."
Yao Niang was taken aback by how smoothly things went. She asked, "Does Father agree too?"
"Of course your father disagrees. Just be careful when you go out and don't let him find out. You don't need to worry about the rest." Madam Gu shook her head. That stubborn mule, she would have to think of a solution herself.
Gu Yaoniang then pounced on Madam Gu and began to act coquettishly. Although Madam Gu was delighted, she was not used to it and pushed Gu Yaoniang away with a smile.
"Alright, alright!" She pointed to the hairpin on Yao Niang's head, "Go and put it in your makeup box."
While Gu Yaoniang was away, Madam Gu opened Gu Yaoniang's small bundle, took out a package containing a light blue handkerchief from her bosom, and carefully hid it deep inside the bundle.
When Madam Gu returned to her room, she found her husband already asleep. She didn't mind and went to bed on her own.
"Did you go see Yaoniang?"
Suddenly, a voice rang out, carrying a comically mournful tone in the quiet night. Madam Gu was startled and scolded, "Are you trying to kill me?!"
Mr. Gu merely grunted in response. Mrs. Gu, equally annoyed, also grunted before turning inward to sleep, ignoring him completely. Mr. Gu, frantic with worry, scratched his head, curious yet unwilling to ask further, and could only force himself to lie down, huffing and puffing.
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