Chapter 1042 Agonizing

Dong Ningxin's words were a blatant threat.

Old Madam Gu frowned.

"Say it out loud?"

"As you wish. If you want to say it out loud, then say it."

The Gu family's reputation wasn't great to begin with, so how much worse could it get?

"But you must understand that Gu Changwei is not someone to be trifled with. If you ruin his reputation, can you clear your own name? If not, then don't cause yourself unnecessary trouble," Old Madam Gu said.

Dong Ningxin froze.

Because what Old Madam Gu said was true.

Although Gu Changwei was no longer the Duke, he still held an official position.

The Dong family's current situation could not protect her.

On the contrary, they would feel that she had offended Gu Changwei and resent her for it. She could even foresee what they would do when she returned to the Dong family after leaving the Gu family.

They would try to marry her off for the best price and find a suitable match in their eyes.

"If I stay in the Gu family, with Gu Changwei in this state, he won't treat me well," Dong Ningxin said.

"Just behave yourself and stay out of his way," Old Madam Gu replied.

"I will speak to him and tell him to treat you well."

Dong Ningxin hesitated.

"Think it over carefully," Old Madam Gu said, leaving with her entourage.

Dong Ningxin thought long and hard, weighing the consequences of leaving versus staying. In the end, she decided to remain in the Gu family.

Meanwhile, Gu Changwei was dispirited for a few days. During this time, Old Madam Gu, with the help of the Gu family's servants, arranged to move out of the Duke's mansion. Once settled, she was directly taken away by Gu Sinian.

As they were leaving, Gu Changwei hesitantly tried to speak to Gu Sinian. Gu Sinian's attitude was cold, as if he was writing "stay away from me" on his face.

Gu Changwei felt that Gu Sinian was more enthusiastic towards the Gu family's servants than towards him.

Gu Changwei gave up. He knew that no matter how hard he tried, he could never gain Gu Sinian's forgiveness.

A few days later, Gu Siya was officially exiled.

Gu Changwei went to see him off.

Gu Siya bid farewell to Gu Changwei with a reluctant expression.

Gu Changwei also hugged Gu Siya, and they cried together. Only he knew who he was crying for.

As for making arrangements, the escorting yamen runners said that they had been instructed to strictly adhere to the laws of Da Feng.

Therefore, no one dared to accept Gu Changwei's money, and there was no possibility of special treatment for Gu Siya on the journey. Gu Changwei was very angry but helpless. He now realized that he was no longer the Duke who commanded respect.

Gu Siya was filled with despair but didn't know what to do. Fortunately, Gu Changwei had sent people to accompany him, who could provide some care along the way. When they arrived at their destination, he wouldn't be completely lost.

However, it would certainly not be as easy as he had initially imagined.

Qi Zhenzhen and Gu Sinian visited Master Yuanjue again.

The string of prayer beads they had offered was placed in a sachet and tied to Sui An's chest.

"You two can rest assured," Master Yuanjue said solemnly.

Before the offering, he hadn't realized how profound Yuehua's Buddhist affinity was.

Coupled with her merits from her past life, this daughter of the Gu family would benefit greatly.

Qi Zhenzhen solemnly thanked Master Yuanjue, while Gu Sinian donated more incense money.

Master Yuanjue's joy was almost overflowing.

Gu Sinian's generosity this time was equivalent to several years of incense offerings for the temple.

Yuehua could finally leave the temple. She was bored to death after staying there for so many days. This eminent monk, apart from speaking to her at the very beginning, had been chanting scriptures for the following days.

She had memorized all the scriptures he recited.

It was excruciatingly painful.

She now desperately wanted to return to the little girl's side. At least, there were many people who accompanied the little girl daily, and she could listen in to pass the time, which was much more interesting than staying by the eminent monk's side!