After Gu Qianluo's sharp words, Gu Qianxue's cheeks flushed red.
She gritted her teeth, clenched her fists around her skirt, and suppressed her anger.
Having experienced the cold treatment from the Marquis of Zhongyong's son in her previous life, Gu Qianxue never wanted to go through it again.
For her, the most important thing now is to win this marriage so that she can become the most honored woman in the world and enjoy all the riches and glory in the world.
We must crush that arrogant Gu Qianluo under our feet.
With a loud bang, without any warning, Gu Qianxue knelt heavily in front of Gu Cixiu.
Tears slowly slid down her cheeks, and she raised her slender hand to wipe them away.
Tears streamed down her face like a broken string of pearls, her frail body trembling as she sobbed, a sight that evoked pity in anyone who saw her.
She slightly raised her head, lifting her tear-filled eyes, and sobbed in a hoarse voice,
"My sister is right, I just don't know how to be chaste and self-respecting!"
But, sister, do you know? I have always been in love with the Second Prince.
Ever since I learned that my sister had been betrothed to the second prince, my heart has been breaking! I had been thinking of just forgetting him for the rest of my life!
How could I have known that after the banquet yesterday, I... I accidentally slipped and fell into the water.
And he actually pulled me into his arms to comfort me, and I... I couldn't control my emotions either!
Sister, it's all my fault. If you don't want to marry the Marquis, we can marry into the Second Prince's household together.
At most... at most, my older sister will be the eldest, and I'll be the youngest.
As Gu Qianxue finished speaking humbly, Madam Lu's blood boiled. She raised her hand and slapped Gu Qianxue across the fair cheek, angrily rebuking her.
"What nonsense are you talking about? How can a legitimate daughter like you become someone's concubine?"
"If we're going to do it, Gu Qianluo will be the mistress, and you'll be the boss."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, glaring angrily at Madam Lu and mocking her.
"Mother! I'm teaching my sister to be chaste and virtuous!"
But you've started protecting her. And you even suggested I become your concubine?
Haha, that's the funniest thing ever said!
"Mother, do you know that by protecting my sister like this today, who will protect her if she does something wrong after she enters the Prince's mansion?"
"Enough! Shut up, all of you!"
Gu Cixiu's dark face turned purplish-red with anger at the words of the Lu mother and daughter. His eyes flashed with fire as he breathed heavily and rebuked them.
"You...you two, mother and daughter, are utterly shameless!"
If, if the Second Prince's residence does not send a betrothal letter within seven days, Gu Qianxue, you can go to Jin'an Temple and become a nun!
"Mrs. Lu! If you dare plead for her again, I... I'll divorce you!"
As Gu Cixiu spoke his harsh words, Madam Lu's hands trembled, she stamped her small feet, and muttered softly,
"In short... my daughter cannot lose to Gu Qianluo!"
Gu Cixiu, who was standing to the side, was so angry that the veins on his forehead bulged. He swung the straw whip at her and left in a huff.
Three days later, in an effort to quell the rumors that were spreading throughout the city, the Second Prince sent a special messenger to the Gu residence with a betrothal letter.
He also sent someone to deliver the betrothal gifts. In addition, as an apology to Gu Qianluo for breaking off the engagement, he specially sent someone to deliver several apology gifts to her.
Unfortunately, Gu Cixiu and Gu Qianlu were away handling their business, and the betrothal gifts and apology were received by the Lu family when they arrived.
Madam Lu circled around Gu Qianluo's apology gift, and saw not only a top-notch cloud brocade dress from Jiangnan, but also a gold bracelet inlaid with seven-colored pearls that she had never seen before.
Seeing that the Second Prince's apology gifts to Gu Qianluo were all top-tier treasures in the capital, Madam Lu couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
"Gu Qianluo is nothing but a lowly woman who has lost power. What right does she have to receive an apology from the Prince's mansion? Humph!"
The bookkeeper in the storeroom, seeing the sky darkening and a downpour imminent, and noticing a pile of treasures yet to be stored, trembled as he ran to Madam Lu's side, clutching his ledger, and inquired...
"Madam, should we record the apology gift that the Prince's Mansion sent to the eldest young lady separately?"
Upon hearing this, Lu's eyes darkened further.
She gave a signal to Zhang Mama beside her, who then curtsied and bowed.
After whispering a few words in Zhang Mama's ear, Madam Lu turned and left.
On the same day that Gu Qianxue received her betrothal letter, the Marquis's mansion also sent her one. Coincidentally, their weddings were scheduled for the same day.
Seeing that the two sisters' marriages had been settled, Gu Cixiu's anger gradually subsided. Taking advantage of a free day, he summoned the two sisters to the front hall for a questioning.
Gu Qianlu was a well-mannered girl, and she had been waiting in the front hall for a long time.
As Gu Cixiu entered from outside, a refreshing and delicate aroma of tea wafted in, accompanied by a gentle, warm voice.
"Father, please have some tea. This is pre-Qingming Longjing tea that my grandmother sent for me. Now is the perfect time to enjoy it."
Gu Cixiu took the teacup, wiped the lid, and took a sip of tea. The tea was sweet and smooth, leaving a lingering fragrance in his mouth, which made him feel refreshed and relaxed.
After tasting the tea, Gu Cixiu finally spoke.
"Qianluo, are you really determined to marry the second young master of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion?"
I know you've always been steady and reliable, but this is a major life event for you. If you don't want to marry him, your father will help you find a way to refuse this marriage proposal.
“Father, since my sister has already fallen for the Second Prince, and the Second Prince has promised to take her into his household.”
"I don't want to take someone else's love away again, so I'm willing to exchange marriages with my sister. However, I have one condition, and I hope Father will agree."
"Qianluo, please speak. As long as it is within your father's power, I will do my best to fulfill your request."
"Everyone in the capital knows that the Marquis of Zhongyong's family has many friends and makes many good connections. I'm sure that news about my second sister has already reached the Marquis and his wife."
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