"Do you think the former crown prince was just a nobody? He joined the army at a young age, arrested enemy agents and criminals at five, and defused all kinds of bombs at ten. He has a distinguished record of military achievements, and the country values him highly. How can the Qin family and the second branch of the Gu family compare?"
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Those who were watching the Gu siblings' misfortune earlier have now put aside their contempt. The Gu siblings may seem to have fallen on hard times, but in reality, their power and status are even greater than before. It is rumored that they have some connections with special departments, otherwise the Gu family would not have been exonerated and returned to the city after only half a year of being sent down to the countryside!
If Old Master Gu is coming back, then Old Master Shen, Gu Wanwan's maternal grandfather, will probably be coming soon too.
Zhou Derong and Granny Qin were really startled. They never expected that Gu Peichuan would become the regimental commander without saying a word in such a short time.
But then she thought, even if she became the leader, wouldn't she still be forced to apologize by Elder Sheng and Elder Cheng? So the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law maintained their superior attitude. Then they heard Zhou Derong say, "If Elder Sheng and Elder Cheng hadn't handled things fairly, would you, the Gu family siblings and sisters-in-law, have come to apologize? Although our Qin family is not a prominent family, we are still a family that Elder Sheng values. My Feifei is not someone you can bully at will."
"No need for an apology, we won't accept it unless you show sincerity." The greed and vanity in Granny Qin's eyes could not be concealed. "I want you to make a trip to the capital and say that you made a mistake, apologize to Qin Feifei, and apologize to our Qin family. I don't want much, just give me ten thousand to show your sincerity."
"I know you can produce it. After all, your Gu family and your maternal grandfather's Shen family have immense wealth and an ancestral treasure that is richer than a country. Otherwise, you know I would not forgive you. I suppose you don't want the Sheng family and the Cheng family to fall out with the Gu family, do you? You don't want the Gu family's meritorious officials to be sent back to the countryside before they even return to the city, do you?"
So you just blurted out the treasure like that? And with threats and intimidation too.
Everyone was speechless. Was a treasure that could rival the wealth of a nation just a legendary thing? Could it really be possible for the Qin family to possess it?
Should we say the Qin family is arrogant, or should we say they overestimate their abilities?
The fact that the Gu siblings haven't joined the Gu family yet doesn't mean they lack the power, or perhaps they simply disdain joining and are waiting for Old Master Gu to return to the city so they can wipe them all out in one fell swoop.
Zhou Derong didn't speak, but the Sheng and Cheng families gave her confidence. The Gu siblings had to contribute something, otherwise they couldn't expect the Qin family to be magnanimous.
Qin Feifei wanted to persuade her mother and grandmother to talk less, but she was being watched and didn't want to expose her shameful secrets. So she could only shake her head frantically at her mother-in-law and grandmother, hoping they would understand what she meant.
Madam Sheng and Aunt Feng then exchanged glances and winks, but Granny Qin remained unconvinced. "Feifei, I know you're kind-hearted, but since Elder Sheng and Elder Cheng have both stepped in to stand up for you, just watch and see. There's nothing to be afraid of."
"Anyway, the Qin family's attitude is very negative. If the Gu siblings refuse to apologize, there's no point in discussing Feifei's marriage. The Qin family can't just stand by and watch a Qin family girl be bullied."
Now she's not afraid of the Sheng family breaking off the engagement. After all, the Sheng family has been eager to propose, which shows how much they like Qin Feifei. The Qin family needs to show their attitude; what they can't have is cherished even more.
Zhou Derong found it strange, but didn't take it to heart. "Feifei, if you have any grievances, just say them. Mom, Grandma, and the whole family will support you."
Sheng Qing's mocking expression deepened. "The marriage is off, great! I couldn't be happier. I beg your Qin family to stop bothering me and trying to pair me up with Qin Feifei."
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