Shortly after the Double Ninth Festival, the palace welcomed an unexpected guest.
I don’t know where the news leaked out, but Qiao Nai’s husband actually came to Dingzhou.
It was a beautiful day, with a perfect breeze and sunshine. Zhang You's injuries were almost healed, but she had rested for so long that she hadn't been able to make rouge. Today was a rare day of good weather, so she wanted to go out and buy some.
Recently, Qiao Nai has been very interested in the rouge and powder she made. Zhang You is going out of the house, and she also wants to go out for a walk, so it's a good opportunity for them to go together.
The streets are bustling with people.
They were selecting raw materials from a foreign merchant on West Street. Zhang You was haggling fiercely with the merchant when a male voice suddenly rang out, startling them all and looking over.
"Nana!"
The man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was handsome. He wore a blue brocade robe with a stand-up collar and embroidered cranes, and a jade crown stood high on his head. He was very handsome.
A few days before his death, Gu He received a secret letter and learned that Qiao Nai was still alive in Dingzhou.
He rushed to Dingzhou without stopping. He had just arrived in Dingzhou City today and didn't expect to actually meet Qiao Nai here.
With a look of surprise at having regained what he had lost, he ran to Qiao Nai in a hurry and hugged her tightly, as if he was afraid that he would lose her completely again if he let go.
"Nana, I knew you weren't dead."
There was a hoarseness in the deep male voice.
Qiao Nai was obviously not used to this kind of touch, and her brows were slightly frowned.
"What are you doing? Let go of the lady!"
Yu Qing saw that Qiao Nai was unhappy, so she took decisive action and slapped him with her palm. He took it head-on, groaned, and still held Qiao Nai tightly.
Qiao Nai whispered quietly and solemnly to him to let her go.
Gu Hesheng hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly let go of his hand.
Seeing that he was hesitating and still holding on to Qiao Nai and unwilling to let go, Yu Qing pushed him away violently.
She protected Qiao Nai in front of her, staring vigilantly at Gu Hesheng who was pushed out and had just stood firm.
"A playboy!"
She had never met Gu Hesheng before, so she naturally scolded him.
"Nana."
Gu Hesheng didn't care about Yuqing's unfriendly tone. He just looked at Qiao Nai behind her through Yuqing with grievance, hoping to get a word of concern from her.
Just like before.
But this time, there was only a distant coldness in Qiao Nai's eyes when he looked at him.
Gu Hesheng's heart was suddenly stabbed.
He felt as if he had lost something.
"I'm sorry, it's because I didn't take good care of you. It was because I ignored you that you were bullied by them and suffered so much injustice.
Nana, come back with me. I swear that I will protect you from now on and will not let them touch you in the slightest. Nana, can you forgive my previous negligence?
He begged for forgiveness in a low voice.
Qiao Nai just looked at him coldly, without any affection.
She didn't answer his question.
"Gu Hesheng, let's get a divorce."
Gu Hesheng's eyes suddenly widened, and he was a little bit unbelievable.
Why would this happen to my wife, who always obeyed him?
"Nana, what did you say?"
He suspected that he had heard it wrongly.
"I'll have someone give you the divorce agreement. Once you've written it, we'll go to the government office to notarize it."
Qiao Nai didn't want to get involved with him in this matter anymore, so he went straight to the point.
Only then did Gu Hesheng confirm that what he had just said about divorce was not false. Qiao Nai was serious and she really wanted to divorce him.
"Nana, I know it was my fault before. I clearly promised you that I would share good and bad times with you, but I ignored your feelings time and time again. Don't worry, I have avenged those who hurt you. Believe me, I can protect you now and will not let you suffer any more grievances! Nana, I..."
As he spoke, he became excited, his expression nervous, and he strode forward, ready to rush over.
Yuqing kicked him mercilessly, sending him back several steps.
She finally understood the identity of this person.
It turned out to be my cousin’s good-for-nothing husband.
She had been married to him for so long, and he hadn't noticed it at all, allowing his mother and cousin to bully her! Such a loser! And now he was trying to keep her, what a shame!
He clutched his chest in pain, his face showing no anger from being beaten, only guilt. He paused for a moment before stumbling forward again.
Yuqing was so angry when she saw how useless he was. When he got close to her, she slapped him in the face.
This palm strike was delivered with great force.
“Bang!”
There was a loud noise, which made passers-by stop and look.
Gu Hesheng's head tilted due to the slap, and his left cheek became red and swollen instantly, with a slap mark on it.
"Stay away from the girl! Don't touch me!"
Yuqing shook her right hand which was a little painful and scolded him in a bad tone.
Zhang You was shocked by how much he ate the melon.
This guy is so useless. He just stood there and got beaten in public without feeling ashamed. People around him started whispering that he was a henpecked man.
Gu Hesheng looked up at Qiao Nai again. This time, he did not approach her, but just looked at her with a pair of pitiful eyes, as if telling how badly hurt he was.
Qiao Nai's eyes met his in mid-air, and they stared at each other for three seconds.
Seeing more and more people gathered around to watch the fun, Qiao Nai didn't want to get entangled with him any further. But judging by his expression, if he didn't explain the matter clearly, he was afraid that he would be implicated.
She walked forward slowly, her tone still distant: "Gu Hesheng, I am talking to you seriously about this.
Our relationship was arranged by our parents and the matchmaker. There's no love between us. Ever since I married into the Gu family, I've been walking on thin ice. I don't like the intrigues of a large mansion, nor do I like being trapped in a corner with nowhere to turn.
And you don't need a wife who is of low status and lost at a young age. Aristocratic families value matching. I am not worthy of you. You also need a wife who can help you. I am not suitable for you.
The fate between us was originally wrong. Last time I didn't die, it was my maid who protected me. In other words, I've already died once.
After dying once, I no longer want to be trapped in that ruthless mansion. I've considered this matter of divorce carefully. I originally planned to send you the divorce agreement once Dingzhou stabilized, but now that you're here, I can sign it right here.
There's so much between us. The maid I grew up with died because of you, and I was inexplicably dragged into those intrigues because of you. Between us, it's no longer possible.
You said you want my forgiveness, so please let me go.
I'll have someone give you the divorce papers.
That’s all I have to say. Think about it.”
It was the first time that Zhang You saw Qiao Nai fight for his own interests so rationally and well-foundedly.
She stood there, cool and outstanding, with an indelible character.
It was a long time later that Zhang You discovered that this kind of character was the immortal pride passed down by the Qiao family.
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