diskusbooks Chapter 329 Luring the Duke of Ningguo into a Trap
Chapter 329 Luring the Duke of Ningguo into a Trap
The Duke of Ningguo pointed at Gu Yunxiao with a look of disgust: "Shut up. You can't even handle your own family's affairs properly, so don't get involved in your brother's business."
His marriage must be arranged carefully; no random person is worthy of him.
Marriage is a major event that must be between equals in terms of social standing; this applies even to concubines.
Gu Yunxiao gritted his teeth and took a step back to stand properly.
Haha, this uncle's old habit has kicked in again.
Although he had just met his younger brother, he didn't think the younger brother would listen to his arrangements.
His sister-in-law would not allow him to gain any advantage.
This sister-in-law is not like his wife, who follows the rules and humbles herself when you act like elders.
Dongfang Jin: "..." Oh my god!
This old Deng...
She wouldn't tolerate him.
She took two steps forward and looked around: "Hey! Who is this, interfering in everything and even my husband's business?"
"Gu Chenglin, are you looking for someone of equal social standing?"
Gu Chenglin had a headache; it seemed his uncle had really angered his wife: "No, wife, I didn't agree."
Dongfang Jin was amused by his expression: "What? Gu Chenglin, do you still want to agree?"
Yes, Not Bad.
Are you planning to divorce me, or are you planning to divorce me with a letter of divorce, huh?
Or are you planning to have two homes, one in the capital and one in the countryside?
Gu Chenglin panicked. What was all this about?!
Why does my wife imagine so many things?
"Daughter-in-law, I..."
Dongfang Jin stared at them. Although the candlelight was dim, she could still clearly see their expressions.
Those people in uniform had left at some point, and the courtyard was now filled with the people of the Duke of Ningguo and Gu Yunxiao.
"Heh, you won't let me stay in the manor? What a joke! It's my own house, why can't I stay there?"
The Duke of Ningguo was angered by her words, and then he was also angered by Gu Chenglin's subservient behavior.
Who is he doing this for?
Does a farmhouse in the outskirts of Beijing even exist for a peasant girl like her?
What a joke.
"What, what did you say? That's your estate?" He then burst into laughter.
Gu Yunxiao looked at his uncle, and this really opened his eyes.
This was the second time he had seen his uncle with this expression; the first time was when his sister confronted him about her dowry.
When the Duke of Ningguo saw her looking at him with a disdainful expression, he didn't even try to hide it this time, and sneered, "Old Deng, what? You don't believe me?"
"Hmph, Gu Chenglin, tell him whose house that is!"
Gu Chenglin pulled Dongfang Jin along with a pleading look on his face, but still honestly answered, "That estate belongs to my wife."
The Duke of Ningguo was so angry that his hand trembled. He pointed at Gu Chenglin with a look of utter disappointment.
“You… Chenglin, that’s your property. How could you give it to this village woman?”
Have you thought about your son when you did this?
Gu Chenglin took a deep breath: "Uncle, those are all Xiao Jin's properties."
"The businesses you gave me, in particular, owe their current state entirely to Xiao Jin's efforts."
Duke Ningguo stared at Gu Chenglin for a long while, then sighed and softened his tone as he advised, "Chenglin, she is really not suitable for you. Your status requires a better partner."
It wasn't these uncouth peasant women, but rather those noble ladies from aristocratic families.
Only someone like that can help you establish yourself in the future.
Gu Chenglin...
Why is this uncle so stubborn?
Gu Yunxiao sneered inwardly. That was exactly what his grandmother had said when he was engaged to the Wen family.
But what happens in the end?
That woman not only took it upon herself to arrange a marriage exchange, but she also made him the laughingstock of the capital.
What did this uncle say when he stepped in?
"Yunxiao, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Isn't your current wife also a young lady from the Duke of Wen's mansion?"
Hehe, yes, they are all young ladies from the Duke of Wen's mansion.
But what he wanted was not a woman who rigidly adhered to the rules; he wanted a mistress who could support the entire Rongguo Mansion.
Duan Jing'an was too gentle and weak, and had a pitiful appearance.
She always spoke softly to him and was extremely careful in her actions.
No matter what happens in the household, she is too dependent on others and is not suitable to be his wife at all.
Dongfang Jin glanced sideways at the self-righteous old man, utterly speechless: "Heh, old man, I was wondering why the Rongguo Duke's Mansion had turned out like this. It turns out it was all because of your Hua family's interference."
Tsk tsk tsk, don't you have kids? Why are you meddling in other people's business?
It seems the Gu family isn't completely wiped out, is it? There are all sorts of birds in a big forest.
Why not find someone of equal social standing, someone who can help Gu Chenglin? Why look for those other people?
Gu Chenglin doesn't enter the imperial court, something they swore to their emperor cousin and their adoptive father.
Gu Chenglin's decision not to serve in the imperial court has ruined your plans.
Ruyi: [Jin-jie, this old man has ulterior motives. Should we provoke him a little more and get him to reveal more?]
No rush, just watch, he'll fall into the trap himself.
【interesting. 】
The Duke of Ningguo was speechless after hearing what she said. He pointed at Dongfang Jin and said, "You, you disrespectful country bumpkin, with no manners at all, how can you be worthy of Cheng Lin?"
Dongfang Jin raised her hand to push his hand away. If he got any closer, his fingers would be touching her nose. Really.
He said with a cold sneer, "Alright, stop putting on airs like an elder in front of me."
Is your Ningguo Duke's mansion deserted? Or are they all dead? Why are you meddling in other people's business?
Are you just bored or have eaten too much salt?
I said, "You call yourself the Duke of Ningguo? At your age, don't you know it's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage?"
How could you be a duke? You're just Gu Chenglin's uncle, not his biological father.
Even if Gu Chenglin lost his biological father, he still has his older brother. Why is it your place to interfere?
"You're really taking a feather for a sword!"
Dongfang Jin didn't even give him a chance to speak, and continued to retort: "I used to hear that you were a pretty good person, but now it seems you're not so great after all?"
"If you want to be a parent, go back to your Ningguo Duke's Mansion. Nobody's stopping you. Gu Chenglin's surname is Gu, not Hua, understand?"
After saying that, she kicked Gu Chenglin hard in the leg and scolded, "I told you long ago that you are indebted to those who take your money, so what?"
Can't I support you? Will you go hungry or spend less on me?
I told you not to get those things, but you didn't believe me. Now you've experienced it for yourself.
I told you long ago, you'll suffer big losses if you try to get something for nothing. Do you think there's any free lunch in this world?
Gu Yunxiao...
Wow, sister-in-law!
Even more fierce than my aunt.
Seeing that her younger brother didn't even flinch or get angry, but instead acted like a sycophant, this...
Gu Chenglin took a real kick from his wife, but he didn't move. Instead, he bent down and said somewhat obsequiously, "My wife is right to reprimand me, but my uncle said that was the property my mother gave me."
It was given to me by my uncle, so…”
Dongfang Jin stood on tiptoe and slapped him on the forehead: "So you want them? When you took those things, didn't you ever think about why people gave them to you?"
Besides, you think you were bought off with such a small thing? You've been living with me for so long, why are you so easily swayed?
We don't need those things, but I'll get them for Shi Tou and Cai Wei.
You didn't grow up under their noses, so how much do you know about what's true and what's false?
Don't let them sell you out, and you'll be there foolishly helping them count the money.
Seeing his wife standing on tiptoe, Gu Chenglin bent down a little more and said, "Wife, you're right. I'll listen to you from now on. We don't need those things anymore."
Don't be angry, it will break my heart if you get sick from it.
Gu Yunxiao...
His eyes widened in disbelief; it was his younger brother…
Why does he seem a little envious and jealous?
Seeing Gu Chenglin's behavior, the Duke of Ningguo was so angry that he trembled all over: "Gu Chenglin! You, you, you're going to be the death of me!"
"What kind of sorcery did she use on you?!"