"Second sister, as girls, how can we talk about our marriage? Second sister, please stop talking about it. It's embarrassing."
Gu Jiu looked towards Gu Shan.
Gu Shan looked extremely serious, her eyelashes trembling slightly, as if asking Gu Jiu: Second sister, am I right?
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled. She should give Gu Shan the title of "Smoothie Expert".
It’s a pity that Xie didn’t appreciate it.
"presumptuous!"
Xie's angry shout broke the gentle atmosphere that Gu Shan had worked so hard to create.
Gu Shan trembled all over and looked at Xie cautiously, "Mother, daughter..."
Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Xie.
Xie ignored Gu Shan and stared at Gu Jiu.
"Second girl, are you complaining? Are you dissatisfied with me?"
Gu Jiu's expression was calm, and he faced Xie without fear.
"Madam, you misunderstood. I just can't figure out some things, so I specifically brought it up. I hope Madam can help me clear up my confusion."
Her tone was neither hurried nor slow, and in contrast to Xie's, it highlighted Xie's embarrassment and awkwardness.
Gu Zhen and Gu Lin secretly exchanged glances.
Both of them were born out of wedlock, and were caught in this struggle like punching bags, not daring to move, let alone speak.
I just regret that there is no crack in the floor for them to get in.
They can't afford to offend either side, nor dare to offend either side.
Xie held their future in her hands, so naturally they did not dare to disobey her.
But Gu Jiu is also someone who is not easy to deal with. Even his wife suffered at her hands.
If they provoked Gu Jiu, and if Gu Jiu was determined to take revenge, they were not sure whether they would be able to fight back.
Since you can't afford to offend either side, it's better to be quiet like a chicken.
Tuck your neck in, act like a quail, don't move, don't make a sound, don't get in the way. The "Three Nos" policy ensures peace and safety.
Xie snorted coldly, wishing she could pick up a knife and kill Gu Jiu.
It was that little bitch Gu Jiu who not only caused her plan to fail, but also cut off her source of income.
She has no share in the property that falls into the master's pocket.
All of a sudden, she lost at least eight or nine thousand taels a year, or even tens of thousands of taels.
Xie's face was stern and she said angrily, "Second girl, you keep saying that I have wronged you, but this is nothing but complaining.
As a younger person, you complain about your elders. Whose family rules are these? You are simply ridiculous. Where did you learn the rules?
I need to have a serious talk with the master. Seeing that you are getting older, it is time to hire a stricter nanny to teach you the rules and regulations and let you know your duties as a human being. "
Gu Jiu opened his eyes, each one distinctly black and white, wide, his expression frank and innocent. "Madam, you really did misunderstand me. Perhaps there was something wrong with my expression. In fact, from the beginning to the end, I was really worried about Madam, and I was afraid that Madam would be exhausted because of my affairs. I never complained at all."
Xie snorted coldly, "Second girl, do you still want to quibble at this point?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "Madam really has a prejudice against me. I'm just a sickly kid who has been disliked since I was a child. I can understand why everyone dislikes me.
But the third sister is different, she is the jewel of the family. No matter what, the third sister's marriage is more important.
My third sister and I are only half a year apart in age. My wife loves me so much and is always thinking about me and wants to find a good marriage for me. I am naturally very grateful.
But if my third sister's marriage is delayed because of me, then I would be guilty.
In order not to delay my third sister's marriage, my marriage can be put on hold for now, or even delayed for two years.
After all, I feel sorry for my third sister and am grateful to my wife for her hard work.
Unexpectedly, I was not good at speaking and couldn't express myself clearly, which caused my wife to misunderstand me. It's all my fault!"
Xie was so angry that she fell backwards.
What a treacherous Gu Jiu is! He is very good at confusing right and wrong.
He was clearly provoking her and complaining about her before.
Now she suddenly changed her attitude and even dared to say shamelessly that she felt sorry for Gu Yue and was grateful to her as her stepmother.
Do you really think she is a fool and easy to fool?
Bang!
Xie slammed the table, shocking everyone's heart.
Mrs. Xie angrily said, "Second girl, you disappoint me so much. Not only did you not listen carefully to the elders' words, but you even dared to talk back. Could it be that you dared to do this in front of the master?"
If we don't punish you today, wouldn't it seem like our Gu family has no rules? Come, take the second girl away and give her ten strokes of the cane."
Gu Jiu suddenly stood up and faced Xie.
Xie pointed at Gu Jiu and shouted, "How dare you!"
But there was a glint of excitement in his eyes.
That's how it should be, don't be afraid, keep provoking.
If I don't punish you for disrespecting your elders today, I won't be called Xie.
Gu Jiu remained unmoved and asked calmly, "Madam, are you sure you want to punish me?"
snort!
"You are so presumptuous, is it possible that I cannot punish you?"
Xie smiled coldly, with a smug light and full of malice in her eyes.
Gu Jiu raised an eyebrow and said, "Madam knows that I'm not in good health, but she still wants to punish me. Isn't she afraid that I will die here? Or does Madam really want me to die from the bottom of her heart?"
Xie's expression changed.
Following Xie's instructions, the two old women who rushed in from outside were neither able to advance nor retreat.
He didn't dare to take Gu Jiu down to be beaten with a stick, nor did he dare to retreat. He just stood there, at a loss as to what to do.
Gu Shan secretly waved to the two maids, signaling them to keep quiet and not to really take Gu Jiu away.
Once the old woman takes action, I'm afraid this farce today will not end well.
Gu Yue clutched the handkerchief tightly. Emotionally, she hoped that Gu Jiu would be taken away and severely beaten with a stick, preferably to death.
Intellectually, she also knew that she must not do this.
The mother was so anxious that she was confused.
Gu Jiu is a legitimate daughter, a stepdaughter, and a sickly child. No matter how big a mistake she makes, her mother must never beat her.
It's okay.
If Gu Jiu gets hurt, the consequences will be unimaginable.
The Gu family would never tolerate a mistress who beat the legitimate daughter to death or crippled her.
Thinking of his father's anger, Gu Yue couldn't help but shiver.
But I was unwilling to let Gu Jiu go just like that.
Gu Yue was conflicted and struggling.
Xie was also struggling with the same contradiction as her.
Xie's expression kept changing, as if she couldn't make up her mind.
Gu Jiu added weight: "If you really beat me to death with a stick, my wife will inevitably be branded as someone who tortured her stepdaughter to death.
I’m afraid it will also affect the marriages of my third and fourth sisters.
If you didn't beat me to death or cripple me, I would never expect to get married in this life.
I can only stay at home and be an old maid, hanging around my wife every day. I am afraid that my wife will be very unhappy.
"When my sister-in-law comes into the family, you must speak a few fair words for me. By the way, please ask me why the madam, as a stepmother, treats her stepdaughter so harshly?"
"You, how outrageous!" Xie gritted her teeth.
Gu Jiu bowed slightly and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "As a junior, I dare not be presumptuous. It's just that Madam has been inconsiderate in some areas, and as a junior, it's my responsibility to help Madam fill in the gaps."
Xie stared at Gu Jiu intently.
Gu Yue and Gu Shan looked at Xie nervously, saying, "Don't be impulsive!"
Xie's face changed, and she hid her hands in her sleeves, clenching them tightly. Her nails pierced her palms, but she didn't even notice.
She really wanted to say, Gu Jiu, go to hell.
But reason stopped her and she couldn't say such words.
She also wanted to say, so what if I just beat you with a stick.
But what Gu Jiu said was still fresh in her mind, how could she not care?
No matter whether Gu Jiu is crippled or killed, she will not have a good ending.
Even if she didn't kill him or cripple him, as long as the master heard about this, all her efforts these days would be in vain.
The master will hate her even more.
Think about it, Gu Jiu dragged his sick body to Tianmen Temple to perform a ritual for Su. His filial piety is clearly evident.
As a result, I was beaten with a stick as soon as I returned home. What would the master think?
They would definitely think that she was holding a grudge and seeking revenge because Xie Xian was injured and the Xie family's property was taken away.
That's not all, the master will continue to associate it. Since she dared to bear grudges and retaliate against Gu Jiu, will she one day retaliate against him and stab him in the back?
Once the seeds of doubt are planted, the love between her and the master will be gone.
The master will regard her as an enemy and be on guard against her everywhere.
Xie was frightened at the thought of the consequences.
No, she couldn't let her impulse ruin all her efforts over the years.
But I really can’t accept it!
She stared at Gu Jiu intently. This little bitch must have done it on purpose. She must have done it on purpose.
Gu Jiu was clearly trying to provoke her deliberately, wanting her to lose her mind and do something impulsive, thereby alienating the relationship between her and the master.
What a vicious Gu Jiu.
Xie laughed. She wouldn't be fooled, not by Gu Jiu.
She did not fight Gu Jiu head-on.
As the wife of the family, as long as she is calm and rational enough, she has plenty of ways to deal with Gu Jiu.
There's no need to give anyone something to hold against you.
She would not jump into the pit dug by Gu Jiu.
"Second girl, you look so scared, you wouldn't take it seriously, would you?"
After Xie finished speaking, she laughed again.
It was as if she was mocking Gu Jiu. Even if you put in a lot of effort and dug a trap, I wouldn't be fooled.
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