She mocked Xie Zhaozhao for her entire life, mocked her for only being able to adopt children, mocked her for having such a good man, yet being nothing more than a barren field that would forever waste its seeds.
It turns out, the one who couldn't do it wasn't the eldest sister, but Gu Chengyan!
In this life, she is eager to marry Gu Chengyan, while Xie Zhaozhao no longer has to repay a debt of gratitude by marrying this living eunuch. Isn't this retribution for her mocking her elder sister in her previous life?
Gu Chengyan pleaded with her, kissed her, and showed her tenderness and weakness in every way, finally kneeling down to beg for mercy.
Xiangxing and Biyou heard that her crying was not normal; it wasn't the kind of crying a cat makes, but real crying. They knocked on the door and asked what was wrong.
She had no way to express her suffering, so she simply told them not to come in.
I tossed and turned until tears streamed down my face, and finally, exhausted, I managed to get some sleep around 5 a.m.
Gu Chengyan was terrified. The second young lady was too wild. He was really scared. The dog didn't eat the eggs, but she smashed them.
Having been terrified all night and unable to sleep, he made a promise to Xie Xiangxiang at dawn, looking haggard: "I promise, I will be with one person for life, and I will not take a concubine or have any maids!"
"Madam, I have consulted countless renowned doctors, but to no avail. Please, Madam, spare me some face and keep this a secret from me."
What can Xie Xiangxiang do?
Unable to resist Gu Chengyan's vows and gentle persuasion, she could only reluctantly admit it, her face dark with anger.
Xiangxing and Biyou came in and said to her, "Miss, let's hurry, the eldest young lady and Grand Secretary Gu have already gone to Ci'en Temple to kowtow."
Yes, she can't lose to Xie Zhaozhao.
What's the big deal about not having kids? At least you won't have stomach aches!
To be able to become the Duchess of the State and enjoy the exclusive favor of the emperor for a lifetime is a feat unparalleled among women in the capital!
However, seeing Xie Zhaozhao wearing a high-necked gauze dress and going to the palace with Gu Shaoyu to express their gratitude, she couldn't help but break down.
I was somewhat distracted when serving tea.
The old lady was somewhat displeased; the young master's wife had a long face the very next day?
Both Madam Tu and Gu Boyu drank the tea she served and gave her red envelopes, then considerately told her to go back to her room to rest.
Madam Tu kept Gu Chengyan behind and gave him a dressing down: "No matter what you were like before, now that you've married a legal wife, you have to live your life wholeheartedly from now on."
Gu Chengyan obediently agreed, but didn't dare go to Xie Xiangxiang's courtyard; instead, he went to the study.
I've been in the study for a long time, and I have a headache—no, a testicular ache.
He was terrified of facing Xie Xiangxiang; if she really pulled down his pants, he would be exposed.
He hurriedly greeted Xie Xiangxiang, saying he had something to take care of.
After leaving the Marquis's residence, he walked nonstop to the South City. Yesterday was his wedding day, and Yingying must be feeling terrible.
Sure enough, when they arrived at Tin Hau Lane, Guan Yingying locked the door from the inside. Her eyes were red and swollen, and despite his pleas, she refused to open it.
Gu Chengyan pleaded from outside the door, "Madam, please open the door. I have something to tell you."
Aunt Wang sighed and went to open the door.
Gu Chengyan swore to Guan Yingying that he really hadn't touched Xie Xiangxiang, saying that if he had an affair with her, he would be struck by lightning and die a horrible death.
She then tearfully recounted what happened on her wedding night, saying that she was almost squeezed out of her testicles.
Guan Yingying laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight.
"Let me check quickly, don't scare me too much, I might lose my erection."
"Give it a try?"
"You're always bullying me..."
When the bedroom door closed, Aunt Wang knew that the cat's meowing would follow, so she immediately picked up Gu Yuebai and went out for a walk.
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Gu Shaoyu took Xie Zhaozhao and went to the palace by carriage.
Emperor Hui knew they would come to express their gratitude, so he adjourned the court early and went to wait for Consort Xi in her palace.
Tell Hua Zisheng: "If Grand Secretary Gu comes to express his gratitude, tell him to come to Consort Xi's place."
Hanako Katsu agreed and immediately waited for him at the palace gate.
As soon as Gu Shaoyu and Xie Zhaozhao's carriage arrived, Hua Zisheng greeted them with a beaming smile, saying, "Grand Secretary Gu, Madam Gu, you've come at just the right time. His Majesty dismissed court early and has been waiting for you."
Xie Zhaozhao smiled slightly, thinking that Emperor Hui really valued Gu Shaoyu, and even adjourned the court early because of his gratitude.
Gu Shaoyu and Xie Zhaozhao were led by Hua Zisheng to Consort Xi's Xingning Palace.
As the two entered, they saw Emperor Hui and Consort Xi sitting upright in the main hall, one on each side, talking.
Two futons were placed in front.
Hua Zisheng had tea prepared, then walked up to Xie Zhaozhao and said with a smile, "Madam, please offer His Majesty and the Empress a cup of tea!"
Xie Zhaozhao found it strange. Thanking the emperor was just a matter of kowtowing, so why was tea served?
However, seeing that Emperor Hui and Consort Xi were both smiling and did not object, he thought to himself that His Majesty valued the Grand Secretary so much that he treated him even better than his own parents.
And her aunt was as close to her as a mother and daughter, and she was perfectly entitled to drink a cup of tea with her.
She glanced at Gu Shaoyu, who smiled gently at her and nodded.
So Xie Zhaozhao served tea, first offering it to Emperor Hui, who was very pleased.
He served her tea and presented her with a pair of crystal-clear jade ruyi scepters.
Xie Zhaozhao has acquired another treasure to protect her home.
She knelt down again and offered a cup of tea to Consort Xi: "Your Highness, please have some tea."
Consort Xi was very happy. She served tea and had the head palace maid bring her a prepared box.
Gu Shaoyu and Xie Zhaozhao kowtowed again to express their gratitude.
Xie Zhaozhao's etiquette was unparalleled in the capital; even the ladies in the palace couldn't claim to have mastered the rules better than her.
Emperor Hui was extremely satisfied.
After they sat down to talk, Emperor Hui said, "Jingchen told me that you settled those refugees who had been stranded for a long time in the manor and taught them skills. After they learned the skills, you sent them to the wilderness to reclaim wasteland. This is a win-win situation. You did a very good job."
Xie Zhaozhao modestly replied that it was all something she should do.
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