“You all go out first. I have something to say to the Marquis,” the old madam sighed, speaking to Gu Siya and her husband.
Gu Changwei also nodded to Dong Ningxin, signaling her to wait outside.
Dong Ningxin dared to challenge Madam Qin, but dared not disobey the old madam.
“You were in the wrong today,” the old madam said sternly. “A’nian is the legitimate son. How could you let a concubine disgrace him and his wife? If this matter gets out, how many people will impeach you?”
“Mother, you know, your son has always been indifferent to these empty titles. A’xin is now my pillow companion. As juniors, they should show respect and affection.” Gu Changwei said unhappily, “But what did they do? Not only did they not show respect, but they also disgraced A’xin. What’s the difference between that and disgracing me? Besides, A’xin is not wrong. A’nian’s wife’s needlework is indeed very poor! If this gets out, people will laugh!”
The old madam’s brow furrowed even tighter. “You are usually not concerned with these matters. Why are you holding onto this now?”
“Your son is merely stating facts,” Gu Changwei’s tone was stiff.
“Fine, fine. You are now in a high position and no longer a child. I cannot control how you act. I only hope that you will consider the reputation of this household.” The old madam said helplessly, “Also, remember this: this is the Protector Duke’s Estate, not the Dong family!”
After speaking, she waved her hand, signaling Gu Changwei to leave.
“Look at the Duke’s demeanor. He clearly hasn’t taken the old madam’s words to heart,” wet nurse Li said worriedly. “Now the rumors outside are that the Gu family is going to change its surname!”
“This Dong Ningxin is even more cunning than that Dong Ningwan. Back then, Dong Ningwan had Changwei completely infatuated, but at least he could still listen to reason. Now…” The old madam sighed heavily. “Could it be that our Gu family will be ruined by him?”
“No, isn’t there still the Heir?”
“Wet nurse Li, you saw what happened just now. A’nian values Qi Zhenzhen so much that he openly defies his father. I worry, I worry that he will be like his father, disregarding everything for a woman.” The old madam was very melancholic. “As for A’ya, that child’s intentions are not pure. He has always felt that I and Tingxue harmed his mother. He appears respectful to me these years, but who knows how much he hates me in his heart. Now with Dong Ningxin fanning the flames, he is still of Gu family blood. Who knows if his heart will only belong to the Dong family in the future.”
“The old madam worries too much. The Heir’s beloved woman is his lawfully wedded wife. If their marital relationship is harmonious, their hearts will naturally be together. If husband and wife are of one mind, there will be no such discord, and it will not lead to a chaotic household.” Wet nurse Li said, “As for the Duke and the eldest young master, this old servant doesn’t know what to say.”
In short, it’s getting more and more absurd! Wet nurse Li added in her heart.
“As for Qi Zhenzhen, although her background is not too poor, she did live in the countryside for several years. I heard that during those years, she, as a young lady, was responsible for supporting the family. She inevitably had to show her face in public. For families like ours, it is always a bit unsuitable,” the old madam said. Da Feng Novel Network.
“This old servant does not think so. The evaluation of the Heir’s wife outside is quite good. If she had always been raised in the Marquis’s Estate, never leaving the inner chambers, she would certainly be no different from those young ladies. In that case, do you think the Heir would take a liking to her? After all, before the Heir’s wife, you had also considered many young ladies with good backgrounds, but weren’t they all rejected by the Heir?” Wet nurse Li said, “Another thing, thanks to the Heir’s wife, for the matter that the Heir and you encountered.”