Although Gu Hong has a violent temper, he doesn't get angry easily, and he won't do anything intolerable because of his temper.
But this time, he seemed unable to control himself.
"Gu, do you still realize that you are raising Gu Hong's child and that he bears Gu Hong's surname? How can you have a clear conscience when you always defend Fan Xing?"
Shen Ningsi was so angry that her blood rushed back. She stared at Gu Sanshui, "Why do I feel uneasy about my conscience?"
"Could it be that Lord Fan and I have done anything out of line?"
She knew that her status as a widow meant that any time she got close to a man, she would be gossiped about. What Shen Ningsi hadn't expected was that Gu Sanshui, who grew up in a military camp, would be so pedantic.
"Why didn't you discuss the villagers' affairs with Lord Fan? Should I refuse to eat a single bite of the food Lord Fan sent?"
Shen Ningsi didn't have the mindset of a saint to refuse something that was delivered to his door. Although the villagers were able to fill their stomachs, they couldn't even think of getting any benefits.
Fan Xing brought the stewed hen over, so how could Shen Ningsi not accept it?
Gu Hong stared at Shen Ningsi for a long time, "Weren't you like this before?"
He initially returned to Wanning Village for the sake of several children, but he didn't know when Shen Ningsi's safety also occupied a place in Gu Hong's heart.
Until now, every move of Shen Ningsi has been tugging at Gu Hong's heartstrings.
He frowned. "In the army, I've also heard Gu Hong talk about your personality. You used to be so shy that you wouldn't even look at anyone. How dare you say there's no reason for your sudden change in personality?"
Of course, a person's personality changes when they change. The original owner almost lost her child because of her cowardice. She is not the original owner, so how could she refuse the benefits that were delivered to her door because of her cowardice!
"General Gu, I know you are my late husband's brother, so I am worried that I might be misbehaving, but I have indeed done the right thing!"
She was about to ask Fan Xing to testify for her, but when she looked around, she found that Fan Xing had disappeared.
Fan Xing had quietly slipped away when Gu Hong aimed his gunfire at him. He wasn't a fool, and Gu Shacai might have been holding a grudge against him for speaking a few more words to Madam Gu!
So now Shen Ning has no way to find anyone to testify!
Ana Shen cursed in her heart, her face was cold.
"I shouldn't have said this in front of outsiders, but if I continue to be shy, I don't know what kind of compliments I'll be accused of!"
Her face was calm, "My life was originally saved by my late husband. In my heart, my late husband's position is absolutely irreplaceable."
Gu Sanshui is Gu Hong's brother, and it is almost impossible to use reason to convince Gu Sanshui that he is innocent. Shen Ningsi can only find a reasonable excuse for his actions.
"General Gu also said that my late husband used to describe me as a coward. But if I continue to be a coward, how can I protect my children?"
Fortunately, Gu Xiuwen is a sensible child, but it took a lot of hardship for him to take care of his family. Otherwise, the original owner might not have survived until Shen Ningsi appeared.
"If my late husband held even a slightly lower position in my heart, how could I have willingly taken care of such a large family?"
Gu Hong looked at Shen Ningsi. She was obviously telling him about her grievances, but Shen Ningsi's face was calm and frank. It seemed that she didn't care about anything, but her words were like needles piercing Gu Hong's heart.
"My late husband died on the battlefield to protect the people of the world. Although my heart aches, I am also proud of him."
Anyway, Gu Hong is gone, so it doesn't matter what I say. Shen Ningsi's voice became deeper and deeper. Even though her face did not show any grief, Gu Hong seemed to sense her broken heart.
"These children are the last blood of my late husband. I will do my best to give them the best, so I have worked hard to research the art of water control and promote potato cultivation methods."
Shen Ningsi sneered, "Even I know that accepting Mr. Fan's kindness will inevitably lead to misunderstandings from people like General Gu. But I have no other choice. I want my children to have meat every meal, so they don't have to suffer from famine, and they can also see what the outside world is like."
Gu Hong was stunned. He had never thought that Shen Ningsi had changed so much just for such a simple wish.
Look at the world out there...how ridiculous.
He had shed blood on the battlefield, and though his life was a near-death experience, it was a remarkable one. He had also found his biological father. His children and his woman should have been living in wealth and luxury. But now, look at what kind of life they are leading!
"General Gu."
Gu Hong's thoughts were interrupted by the boy's clear voice.
He lowered his eyes and saw a coldness in Gu Xiuwen's eyes. "Our family just wants to live a good life through our own efforts. Since General Gu understands, please don't bother me in the future."
Gu Hong laughed angrily, "You want me to never show up again?"
Didn't this brat understand what Shen Ningsi just said? Shen Ningsi tried every possible way to support them, wasn't it because he was thinking of him!
Gu Xiuwen frowned, "Mom has let go of the past. You are my father's brother, and your frequent appearances will only bring up my mother's sad memories."
Gu Hong crossed his arms in front of him and said coldly, "Gu Xiuwen, will my appearance really only make your mother sad?"
Gu Xiuwen clenched his fingers.
Gu Xiuwen didn't believe that Shen Ningsi had developed feelings for them because of their daily interactions over the past six months and wanted to take care of them. He had been feeling strange for some time, wondering why Shen Ningsi would go to such lengths for them.
It was not until today that Gu Xiuwen's doubts were finally explained.
If Shen Ningsi tried so hard to support them just because she was concerned about Gu Hong's kindness, it would make sense.
Gu Hong sneered, not wanting to push the other person too far.
He looked at Shen Ningsi with a complicated look in his eyes, "Gu, are you remembering the friendship that Gu Hong showed you when he helped you bury your father, or are you remembering Gu Hong as a person?"
Shen Ningsi has already noticed the change in Gu Sanshui's attitude.
Regardless of whether he believed in his innocence or not, he would not cause trouble in the future for Gu Hong's sake. Shen Ningsi was a little surprised. How could Gu Hong, an ordinary rural man, have such a good relationship with a general? It made Gu Sanshui worry about his widow.
Shen Ningsi put away his thoughts and lowered his eyebrows and said, "Of course I am thinking of this person. Gu Hong is my first man and will be my last man."
She squeezed out two tears and said, "If he were still alive, I'm afraid he wouldn't have the heart to see me humiliated."
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