"What's wrong, Father?"
Gu Qian suddenly stood up and looked at Gu Xiaoran.
"Xiao Ran, you shouldn't have shown up just now."
Qiu Yan immediately became wary, "You suspect... Duan Xiang?"
Gu Qian nodded. "He is a stubborn man. Although he holds a high position, he has gained it all through women."
Qiu Yan, she's a gigolo.
Gu Xiaoran, it's too late for regrets.
"Father, it's alright."
The area around the General's Mansion had long been completely blocked by Father's arrangements.
Gu Xiaoran didn't think anything of it, but Gu Qian's expression became serious.
Although Qiu Yan felt uneasy, she remained relatively calm in front of Gu Xiaoran:
"Xiao Ran, remember, you must not go out on your own."
Gu Xiaoran: "..."
"I understand." He had originally planned to sneak out, but Qiu Yan's words made him decide to behave himself.
This time, we must not be hypocritical again.
Of course, he didn't think his mother was worrying unnecessarily; the last incident was still fresh in his mind.
Gu Qian added:
"From today onwards, study hard and practice martial arts diligently, without slacking off." His words were stern, leaving Gu Xiaoran with no room for rebuttal.
"I'll listen to Father."
Gu Xiaoran didn't want to be a caged bird anymore, but she felt powerless and insignificant.
At this moment, Qin Susu, who was staying at the General's Mansion, watched Duan Xiang's figure disappear, and shook her head secretly, regretting her previous mistake even more.
Qin Susu had laughed at herself before realizing that she had ruined her own carefree life.
Now, she deeply regrets her actions.
She could imagine the peaceful life of the Liang family while the two concubines were imprisoned in the government office.
She didn't know when it happened, but she also began to miss the peace and tranquility of the past.
Of course, except for that nominal husband.
Qin Susu spent a day in blissful bliss.
The next day, at Qiu Ling'er's request, she prepared to accompany her to buy some household items for young women.
The two had just reached the door when they saw that guests had arrived.
The newcomer was a woman nearing forty, with a fawning expression on her face.
"Is General Gu here?" the woman asked the gatekeeper with a fawning smile, explaining the important reason for her visit.
"I have come at the invitation of Minister Sun to propose marriage for Miss Sun."
Upon hearing this, Qin Susu felt a surge of anger.
She rolled up her sleeves,
In the blink of an eye, the person had already rushed to the matchmaker.
Qiu Ling'er followed behind.
“Master Susu, trust your brother-in-law.”
Even so, she still felt uncomfortable.
"Don't you know our General Gu is already married? What are you talking about marriage for?" Qin Susu said coldly.
The matchmaker was forced to retreat.
The general got married? This was the first time she had ever heard of it.
"You are... the General's wife?"
"I am Qiu Yan, the General's wife, and her good friend."
When Qin Susu said the first part of her sentence, the matchmaker could still respond with a smile.
But when she paused on the second half of her sentence, she was met with a cold sneer from the matchmaker.
"Hmph, don't talk nonsense. How come I don't know about General Gu's marriage? Step aside, you can't afford to offend Miss Sun."
As she spoke, she tried to force her way in.
However, Qin Susu was determined not to let her in.
She stepped forward, blocking the matchmaker tightly, grabbed the matchmaker's elbow with one hand, and dragged her towards the mansion.
Qiu Ling'er: "...Master, Ling'er likes you more and more."
Qin Susu felt a little proud after hearing this.
This is the first time in my life I've been praised.
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