Chapter 471 Demands Compensation
Although these people hadn't had a chance to offer the old lady any substantial benefits, Gu Shuyan knew that these people had traveled a long way and brought so many people with them, just to get a share of the pie from the Marquis's mansion.
All eyes fell on Gu Shuyan. Seeing that although Gu Shuyan was young, her aura was no less than that of the old lady sitting in the main seat, they couldn't help but have second thoughts.
Just as everyone was sizing up Gu Shuyan, Second Master Gu was also invited over by Zhao Mama. Accompanying him were Gu Jin and his wife.
Along the way, Zhao's mother had already given the three of them a general account of what had happened in Yunxiang Courtyard.
When Master Gu heard that his lawfully wedded wife was actually someone else's wife, his anger was terrifying.
He always thought he had married a young and beautiful woman from an official family, and he often boasted and showed off because of it.
But now he is being told that the woman he is so proud of is actually a slut who has been married before and is still not divorced. How can a second master who lives a life of luxury accept this?
"The son (daughter-in-law) greets his mother."
The three entered the room and saw He Yin kneeling on the ground, but none of them paid any attention to her. They simply bowed to the old lady.
"Erlang, you've finally arrived."
Upon seeing Second Master Gu, He Yin reacted as if she had found a lifeline, calling out to him in a sweet, delicate voice.
The sight of her eyes filled with tears made her look incredibly pitiful.
To her utter surprise, just as she was about to grab onto Master Gu's clothes, he turned around and kicked her aside.
"You bitch, how dare you lie to me."
The more Master Gu usually doted on He Yin, the more he loathed her at this moment.
Having lived to this age, when has he ever been manipulated like this, especially by a woman he genuinely loved before? How could he not feel terrible?
"Erlang, I didn't mean to lie to you, please let me explain."
He Yin knew that the old lady disliked her, so she didn't plead too much. After all, no matter how much she said, it wouldn't make a difference; the old lady wouldn't pay any attention to her.
But times have changed. Now she's facing a loving husband, so He Yin naturally has to do everything in her power to win back his heart.
At least for now, he needs to keep her in the Marquis's mansion through Second Master Gu. If she really goes back to the countryside with these people, then her life will be truly over.
He Yin used to think that marrying the son of an official in the countryside would be the best life she could have.
But ever since she witnessed the immense wealth and power in the Marquis's mansion, He Yin no longer wanted to live that kind of life where she seemed like a local tyrant, but was only slightly better off than ordinary people.
"What other excuses do you have?"
Although Master Gu is foolish, he is not so foolish as to not think about anything.
He Yin is someone else's wife. If this news gets out, wouldn't Gu Er become the laughingstock of the entire capital? How could he ever face anyone again when he stepped out of the Marquis's mansion?
The thought that he might have to hide in the Marquis's mansion in the future to avoid gossip from the outside world made Master Gu feel increasingly depressed.
“Erlang, I’m not trying to deny it. I truly love you. As for these people, I admit they were indeed my former in-laws, but that’s all in the past. Now, I only love you, and my only in-laws are the people in the Marquis’s mansion.”
He Yin knew that it would be useless to argue at this point, so she readily admitted the identities of these people.
Upon hearing this, Master Gu revealed an extremely exaggerated smile.
Thinking back to how he had not only fallen out with the old lady in order to marry this woman, but had also ended up dividing the family property.
Most importantly, it was because of this woman that he learned something he never knew in his entire life: that he was actually an illegitimate son.
He sacrificed so much for this woman, but what did he get in return?
"That's enough, you can leave now. I'll pretend I've never known you."
Master Gu couldn't be completely heartless, but he also couldn't keep such a joke around.
Most importantly, Gu Jin had specifically warned him when he arrived that if this matter reached the ears of the censor, he would be firmly accused of stealing another man's wife and concubines, and his life would be truly over.
Balancing his own interests, Master Gu naturally made the decision that was most advantageous to him.
"Erlang, have you forgotten what you once told me? Is there nothing about our past that you should cherish?"
He Yin naturally understood Master Gu. Seeing the expression on his face, she instantly realized that he wanted to abandon her.
But how could she be willing to leave the Marquis's mansion like this? So He Yin tried to use past memories to rekindle the feelings that the Second Master Gu had for her.
Sure enough, looking into her large, watery eyes, Master Gu felt a pang of pity. But what could he do? She was just a woman; he could always find another one later.
"You should go back and take care of your own affairs first."
After a moment of silence, Master Gu finally couldn't bring himself to ignore He Yin. In his opinion, if He Yin went back and divorced her, he could accept her as his wife if she came back.
Seeing that Second Master Gu had actually yielded to such an extent, Gu Shuyan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
The Great Zhou Dynasty placed the utmost importance on a woman's reputation, and someone like He Yin, in principle, had no reputation left to speak of.
Even in this situation, Second Master Gu was still willing to compromise for her, and didn't even care that she had been married to someone else.
"Erlang, are you really going to be so heartless?"
He Yin naturally sensed that Master Gu had made a concession, but that was not enough. Who knew if she could return?
Therefore, He Yin would try her best as long as there was even the slightest hope.
He Yin's big eyes were fixed on him, and Master Gu's heart softened considerably. However, when he met Gu Jin's gaze, Master Gu still shook his head and gave He Yin the answer she least wanted.
"It seems that Master Gu is planning to return his wife to our family? If so, shouldn't we start calculating the compensation for this loss?"
A middle-aged man's voice rang out, and everyone looked over, only to see that one of the men had walked forward at some point.
"Compensation for losses?"
Master Gu didn't understand what this compensation for losses meant.
Seeing this, the man was not in a hurry and slowly explained, "Second Master Gu has slept with my nephew's wife for so long. Even if she were a prostitute in a brothel, she would still have to pay, right? Besides, He Yin is a respectable woman. Her price should be higher than those other women!"
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