Thinking of her tragic end in her previous life, Gu Qianlu couldn't help but smirk coldly, and said with a faint self-mockery,
"Perhaps, the Second Prince and I are destined to be apart."
The Emperor only bestowed the Gu family's daughter upon the Second Prince as a marriage to bring him good fortune; he didn't say it had to be me, did he? It would be the same if my elder sister married into the family.”
"Miss, you're too easygoing! You've been kidnapped from your wedding, and you can still laugh and talk like this."
However, by doing this, Second Miss, you've actually secured a better marriage for Eldest Miss!
"You mean the Marquis of Zhongyong's family, who arranged a marriage between our family and our children?"
"That's right! I heard from Granny Liu that Master is planning to arrange your marriage to the second son of the Marquis of Zhongyong!"
Gu Qianluo couldn't help but gasp, clenching the handkerchief in her hand, and forced a bitter smile.
“Cui’er, although the second son of the Marquis of Zhongyong’s family is not sickly, I heard from my grandmother that he brought back a woman and two young children from the battlefield a few years ago.”
If he is truly a responsible person, then logically, since the mother has gained status through her son, he should at least give her a proper title, right?
"Judging from his behavior, this second son of the Marquis of Zhongyong doesn't seem like a decent man."
Upon hearing Gu Qianluo's words, Cui'er realized she had misspoke and immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness.
"Please forgive me, young lady! It was my fault for being so talkative!"
"Hehe, I forgive you. Let's go inside and see what's going on."
"Father! Please calm down. My sister is still young and doesn't understand. Don't get angry because of her and hurt yourself."
Upon hearing the sound, Gu Cixiu turned to look at Gu Qianluo, who was walking gracefully behind him. He felt a pang of pain in his heart and a sense of guilt welled up inside him.
Since marrying Madam Lu, Gu Cixiu has felt deep regret towards Gu Qianluo and her brother.
He had planned to take this opportunity to find her a good marriage as compensation, but Gu Qianxue had unexpectedly caused trouble.
"Qianluo, your sister has ruined your wedding!"
Why are you still speaking up for her? If it weren't for her, you could have become the Second Prince's consort.
"Father, I know you care about the Gu family's reputation. Why don't we go along with this plan and have my second sister marry the Second Prince in my place?"
As for the marriage between my sister and the Marquis's family, let Qianluo go and marry in her place.
That way, I won't offend either side.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianxue immediately stopped crying, a sly smile creeping onto her lips as she thought to herself,
"Gu Qianluo, I, Gu Qianxue, am determined to have this second prince. You are just a nominal young lady, while I am the true legitimate daughter of the Gu family."
Why was it that in your previous life you enjoyed all the riches and glory in the world, while I was neglected by my husband and died of depression?
"Hmph! This time, it's my turn to enjoy life! You can go and taste the suffering I endured in my past life!"
Upon hearing this, Master Gu's brows furrowed deeply, and his fist, which was about to strike, froze in mid-air.
"Qianluo, you have always been tolerant and generous, and you know how to consider the big picture."
But this concerns your happiness for the rest of your life! Have you thought this through?
As soon as Master Gu finished speaking, Gu Qianxue and Madam Lu raised their heads in unison, their eyes fixed intently on Gu Qianluo.
Gu Qianluo turned her head slightly and glared at the mother and daughter.
The longing in their eyes was so intense, it was as if they were practically begging her to agree.
Gu Qianluo quickly averted her gaze, a cold smile secretly creeping onto her lips, and said seriously,
“Father, it is precisely because this concerns my lifelong happiness that I have to make this decision.”
Since the Second Prince has already had physical intimacy with my Second Sister, I am destined to have no chance with him in this lifetime.
I have always admired people who know how to maintain their integrity and self-respect.
Upon hearing Gu Qianluo's words, Gu Qianxue jumped up, stormed over, and started yelling at her.
"Gu Qianluo, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I don't know how to be chaste and self-respecting? Explain yourself!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Lu became furious and shouted angrily, "Gu Qianluo, don't take advantage of the fact that the master is on your side to insult Qianxue like this."
Seeing the disgusting faces of Madam Lu and Gu Qianxue, Gu Qianluo's brows furrowed with anger, and she fiercely rebuked them.
"Mother, isn't my sister the same?"
She knew perfectly well that he was my fiancé, but after the banquet last night, instead of returning to the manor, she went to the back garden alone to drink wine with the Second Prince.
She even set a trap to fall into the water, where she was rescued by the Second Prince, and then, disregarding etiquette, the two of them, a lone man and a lone woman, spent the night together.
Sister, do you think this is a sign of self-love?
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