"At that time, I didn't know who the general was. I only knew that he had a reputation for being unlucky with wives. It was unknown whether I could survive safely. Later, he left on the day of our wedding and stayed away for three years. If it weren't for my family's support and money, I would have suffered a lot in the Duke's Mansion."

"Cousin Lang, compare yourself to me, to Xue Niang, to your eldest sister-in-law, to your grandmother, and to your aunts. To be honest, who can be pitied? Who can be miserable?"

"As for women's marriage, which is the easiest thing for others to manipulate, the entire Gu family has changed their minds for your sake, but what about you? Have you ever thought about doing more for them with your own efforts?"

Hearing this, Shang Ji, who was standing behind the rockery, couldn't help but clench his fists.

It was obvious that he still felt guilty for leaving Beijing in a hurry three years ago without making any arrangements.

Gu Xiaolang was obviously unaware of this, so when he looked up at Du Jingyi, his eyes were even more flustered than before.

"No, I don't know..."

This time, Du Jingyi's expression softened and he said with a slight smile on his face.

"It's all in the past. The general treats me very well now, so I don't regret marrying him. I tell you this just to tell you that it's not easy for us women. If you are determined to only see your cousin Shao Yu and not see other good men in the world, then I advise you to bind your hair and become a nun. I want to be his wife for a long time, and you don't have this chance."

"If you can think clearly and see other good men, then spend more time thinking about what kind of family and what kind of husband you can choose to help the Gu family to the greatest extent and take care of your grandmother and aunts. This is the right thing to do."

After listening to her words, Gu Xiaolang fell silent again.

Cousin Shao Yu's character is as determined as hers. She still remembers how Aunt Xing talked to her grandmother about this matter that day. She also insisted on having the cousin's wife in front of her.

At this point, she finally understood that she was not taken advantage of by someone else, but was not involved in this love affair from the beginning.

The more I thought about it, the more aggrieved I felt. I covered my face with a handkerchief and burst into tears.

Seeing this, the people standing behind the rockery also felt very complicated.

As for the third aunt, she covered her mouth tightly, fearing that any sound would leak out. She felt sorry for her daughter, but she also knew that Du Jingyi was right.

It is not good to cover up the scar all the time, it is better to face it openly and the wound will heal faster.

And Fourth Aunt had never had any private contact with Du Jingyi like Old Madam Gu, so she was also shocked to hear her words today.

However, as he was more shocked, he began to have a better impression of the woman in front of him.

Apart from anything else, this straightforward personality suits her very well.

Shang Ji was immersed in the words "I want to be husband and wife with him for a long time", so his eyes were full of joy, and even the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

It was Madam Gu who was most satisfied with Du Jingyi.

Sometimes she felt homesick, and she couldn't bear to say anything too much to the child she had raised herself, so it would be better for her to let Du Jingyi make it clear all at once.

Given her granddaughter's personality, Old Madam Gu knew that she would really give up this time.

This is good. After resting for two days, she will set off back to Jinling City. She will have plenty of time to digest everything along the way.

By the time we arrive in Jinling City, we will have figured things out, and everything will be easy to handle.

Du Jingyi had said almost everything he needed to say. Although Gu Xiaolang was still crying, those were emotions she needed to digest. It didn't matter whether Du Jingyi was there or not.

So, after taking a look at Yingtao and Lizhu beside him, he spoke to Gu Xiaolang.

"Go back and wash your face. We'll have dinner together later. It won't be good to make grandma and the others worry."

Gu Xiaolang cried sadly, but she also knew that what she said was true.

So she stood up without caring about etiquette and walked quickly towards her house. Fortunately, it was not far away, so no one saw her crying and covering her face.

Yingtao and Lizhu walked up to Du Jingyi and asked worriedly.

"Madam, what if Miss Cousin doesn't understand what you mean and goes to complain to the old lady?"

"Cousin Lang won't."

"Why?"

"Because her last name is Gu."

These words completely convinced the people behind the rockery. Old Madam Gu felt as if she had a successor and was extremely excited.

After taking a look at Shang Ji, he couldn't help but said with a smile.

"Your father has been a fool all his life, but he found a good match for you. Next time we meet, I will give him two fruits to eat."

Shang Ji was also happy that his wife would say such words, which was the greatest affirmation of the Gu family.

The people of the Gu family can be stupid, foolish, and nitpicky, but they will never be the ones who tell others about bad things!

This is true whether on the battlefield or in the rear house.

And Madam Gu obviously didn't keep quiet, so Du Jingyi and the others also noticed it.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

When I walked over, I saw that the corridor was crowded with people.

Yingtao and Lizhu felt as if they were in trouble, but Du Jingyi remained calm. She was not afraid of being overheard by others, so it didn't matter whether they listened to the whole thing or just a moment.

Therefore, after politely greeting each other, she called the person sweetly.

"Grandmother, General, Third Aunt, Fourth Aunt, and First Cousin."

Xing Zhao looked at his cousin's wife who remained calm and admired her from the bottom of his heart. He couldn't help but give her a thumbs up in the dark.

Du Jingyi saw it and just responded with a polite smile, not feeling proud at all.

However, Madam Gu changed her usual style and called her by her name directly.

"I remember Shaoyu called you once, Jingyi, right?"

"Yes, Grandma."

"Okay, I'll call you that from now on, otherwise it won't be friendly at all to always call you Dushi Dushi."

Madam Gu's change of heart meant that she accepted Du Jingyi from the bottom of her heart.

In fact, if you talk about it, I had accepted it before, but after this incident, I turned from passive to active acceptance.

Du Jingyi could feel that the thin layer of ice between them was gradually melting, and she felt happy in her heart.

"Let's go to the flower hall to eat. You must be thirsty after standing here talking for so long."

"My granddaughter-in-law is fine."

"Well, but I'm thirsty. Jingyi, please accompany me to drink some honey water."

"good."

Du Jingyi held Madam Gu's hand, much closer than before.

Shang Ji stood behind and watched, his heart full of emotion, but Xing Zhao next to him muttered something.