Shen Chunman scoffed coldly, "Who told you that Jingchen and Pei Chuan were platoon leaders? I told you long ago that he is the crown prince, the youngest regimental commander, several ranks higher than Battalion Commander Du, but you just wouldn't believe me and insisted on courting death."
The onlookers outside the house excitedly took turns speaking.
"I've been holding this in for so long, but I can finally say it now. We recognized him just now. Gu Peichuan, the heir of the Gu family. Haven't you heard of him? You're really ignorant!"
"I never expected the Crown Prince to be a commander. He's rich and powerful, and the eldest grandson of the Gu family. He and Gu Zhiqing are twins, and he's only almost eighteen. But he never relies on his family. The Crown Prince joined the army when he was just a few years old. Don't underestimate him just because he's young. He captured enemy agents when he was five and defused bombs when he was ten. He has a long list of military achievements. I heard that he was deliberately held back from promotion. Otherwise, he could have been a brigade commander, division commander, or even a commander-in-chief!"
“It’s true that her uncle Gu Huaiwu is the commander of the island. The Crown Prince is a legitimate member of the family, which is incomparable to the Du family’s collateral branches. Gu Zhiqing is the legitimate princess of the Gu family, and her status goes without saying. She is far superior to Du Lixue.”
"Even the Pei family can make a mistake. They had wealth and power right in front of them, but the Pei family was useless. Fu Jingchen must have been stupid to give up the Gu family princess and choose Du Lixue from a humble family."
"A minor branch family, and a rival family at that. How could they possibly compete with the Gu family princess for a husband? If word got out, they'd be a laughing stock. No wonder Fu Jingchen said that he and the Du family are adversaries and could never marry. He's the son-in-law of the Gu family, one of the top five families, so naturally he's a mortal enemy of the lower five families."
"Didn't anyone notice just now? That battalion commander also called Fu Jingchen 'Commander'..."
"..."
This news was like a nuclear bomb, leaving the Du and Pei families stunned.
Cui Hailu's vision went black, and she almost fainted. Back then, she did everything she could to bully Fu Wanning, and even switched Fu Jingchen. As her daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, how could Gu Wanwan not help the Fu siblings get justice?
Even if she was naive and inexperienced, she knew the great name of the Gu family, one of the five great families. The Gu family was the head of the five great families. Gu Wanwan's maternal family was the Shen family. With the support of two great families, she was not comparable to Du Lixue, a nobody.
Even Gu Yarou, who is highly praised in Beijing's social circles, pales in comparison to Gu Wanwan.
The Pei family members were dumbfounded, as if petrified. They realized that Pei Danfeng's unusual behavior was because she had recognized Gu Peichuan and Gu Wanwan.
They never dreamed that Gu Wanwan's identity was so noble and illustrious.
Zhao Baiping stared at Old Madam Fu in astonishment. It was all Old Madam Fu's fault for talking nonsense, which made her assume that Gu Wanwan had a bad background. "Didn't you say that her grandparents were bad elements who were sent down to the countryside?"
Grandma Fu straightened up and said with feigned composure, "Their grandparents were indeed sent to the countryside. I didn't say anything wrong. You all misunderstood. I never said that Gu Wanwan's family was impoverished and that her grandparents were meritorious officials. You didn't even ask clearly. You like to interfere in Fu Jingchen's marriage and look down on Gu Wanwan. What does that have to do with me!"
"You've ruined our Pei family! Since you knew her identity all along, you should have warned us. If you had told us earlier, would we still be foolish enough to try and matchmake Fu Jingchen and Du Lixue?" Zhao Baiping was furious with Old Madam Fu, who was about to destroy the entire Du family because of one lie.
Not only did Old Madam Fu distance herself completely from the situation, but she also kicked her son when he was down, saying, "You treated my son and me coldly and sent people to investigate us. Why should I remind you? I just didn't want Cui Hailu and her niece to live such a comfortable and carefree life. You're still protecting her and not divorcing Cui Hailu. You're courting death in front of Gu Wanwan and Fu Jingchen. Of course, I'll grant your wish."
The Du family was no less shocked than the Pei family; their once-proud status was now beneath them.
No, they didn't lose. They still have Shi Zhenxiang, the second aunt of the Gu siblings.
“Madam Gu, they are your nephews and nieces. As an elder, you should at least say a word and help us seek justice.”
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