Chapter 220 Clash of Former Masters
Niao Cui continued speaking in the same vein as Aunt Qiao, which displeased Master Gu.
"What do you mean by low status? It's not like I'm marrying you as my legal wife. This matter is settled."
Master Gu made the final decision, and Aunt Qiao swayed slightly as she glanced at her most respected husband.
She believed that although she did not receive the title of legal wife, in the master's heart she was considered his first wife.
It wasn't until she heard Master Gu's words that Aunt Qiao realized that all her years of unwavering devotion had been a joke. In Master Gu's heart, she was just like everyone else in the Gu family, who only saw her as a concubine.
Even now, the servants who serve her are now on equal footing with her, which makes Aunt Qiao unwilling.
"Master, are you really going to promote her to concubine? She's only been serving you for a few days. Are you sure you want to treat me like this?"
Aunt Qiao's voice trembled as she spoke. After all, they had been husband and wife for many years. Seeing Aunt Qiao like this, Master Gu naturally felt sorry for her.
"Qiao Niang, now that Niao Cui is mine, I have never been with any other woman except you all these years. Niao Cui has been by your side for a long time and has grown up. Now that she is serving me, we should give her some respect."
The hardships of the past years came flooding back, making Master Gu feel even more tender towards Niao Cui, who had helped him and his wife a great deal.
However, if Master Gu said such things to others, they would think he was loyal and righteous, but if he said them to Aunt Qiao, Aunt Qiao would only think he was fickle and unfaithful.
"What you say is true, sir. Then let us inform the old lady!"
In a short while, the sadness in Aunt Qiao's eyes disappeared, and a smile appeared on her face.
Seeing this, Master Gu was very pleased. He said that Qiao Niang was not the kind of person who did not know the bigger picture. Although she came from a humble background, she was kind, wasn't she?
Master Gu was so engrossed in his own joy that he didn't notice the fleeting ruthlessness that Aunt Qiao displayed.
Niao Cui was startled by Qiao Yiniang's change. She thought she knew Qiao Yiniang well, but today she realized that she didn't really know her former mistress.
"Cui'er, what are you thinking about?"
Startled, Niao Cui didn't notice that Second Master Gu was calling her. It wasn't until Second Master Gu put his hand on her shoulder that Niao Cui came back to her senses.
"master!"
Turning back to smile at Master Gu, Niao Cui had already concealed her emotions.
"Don't worry, Qiaoniang is a kind person and won't blame you."
As he spoke, Master Gu pulled Niao Cui into his arms. He couldn't help but take a deep breath of her fragrance, treating her as if she were a priceless treasure.
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For several days, things were calm on Gu Shuyan's side.
The autumn heat was raging, and Gu Shuyan was leaning against the couch, feeling drowsy, when Pearl suddenly pushed open the door and strode in.
"Miss, there's been some activity at the Crown Prince's residence."
As soon as Pearl finished speaking, Gu Shuyan sat up abruptly.
"Where's Xu Feng? Tell him to come in."
Xu Feng was already waiting outside the door, and as soon as he heard Gu Shuyan's voice, he quickly walked in.
"Miss, what are your orders?"
Xu Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute, clean and decisive without any hesitation.
"It's time for the snake to make its move. Remember to hand her what I gave her. Once she enters the Crown Prince's residence, her future depends entirely on herself."
After listening to Gu Shuyan's instructions, Xu Feng nodded, "Don't worry, Miss, we will definitely succeed on this mission."
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