Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Seeing this, Mother Gu rolled her eyes in anger and gritted her teeth a few times. She endured it again and again before saying, "Go away! I'm not old yet, I don't need so many of you to serve me!"

Liang asked cautiously, "Does your head still hurt?"

"I took the medicine and it doesn't hurt anymore!"

Mother Gu said unhappily.

Gu Qingrong said happily: "That's great, since mom is fine, we won't disturb your rest!"

After saying that, he took Liang away.

Gu Yichuan also pulled Shen Nankui out of the house, "My dear, you've worked hard. Go back and rest first. I'll be back later after I finish talking to my mother."

Shen Nankui nodded and went back to the house alone.

She knew that what happened just now was Gu Yichuan standing up for her. She couldn't tell how she felt in her heart, but she felt that Mr. Shen's vision of people was indeed very good.

After everyone left, only Gu's mother was left in the room, and Gu Yichuan walked in.

Mother Gu glanced at him and said, "They have all left, why haven't you left yet?"

"Is the mother angry with her son?"

Mother Gu snorted, "How dare I be angry with you? I just married a new wife, but you are still protecting her so closely!"

Gu Yichuan sighed, "Mom has been pretending to be sick since this morning, right?"

Mother Gu said nothing.

Gu Yichuan poured a cup of tea and handed it over, "Why are you doing this?"

Mother Gu suddenly got angry and pushed his hand away, "You are lecturing me. Who am I doing this for?"

"Your new bride is an adopted daughter. Not only that, she has no dowry at all. She came to our house empty-handed. The Gu family has been bullied. How can I bear this?"

Gu Yichuan's face was full of helplessness.

"I heard what happened this morning from the village head. It's not like what you said. The ten boxes of books that the lady has are far more valuable than money. And the letter of recommendation in her hand is something that others can't even ask for. She brought these to the Gu family. It's obvious that we picked up a great bargain."

Mother Gu snorted coldly.

"Even if that's the case, didn't you see how she behaved today? She stole the limelight in front of everyone. How can she be a daughter-in-law?"

"Anyway, I can't stand it. I have to kill her spirit!"

"mother!"

Gu Yichuan frowned and said, "My wife has done nothing wrong. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others for torturing your bride like this?"

He stood up and said, "Next time if you feel unwell, take medicine first. If you still feel uncomfortable after taking the medicine, I will send you to the county town to see a doctor overnight. If you want to embarrass your new wife like today, your son will not allow it!"

"It's late at night. Since mother is not sick, go to bed early."

After saying that, he left the house.

Looking at his back as he walked away, Gu's mother became so angry that she slammed the bed several times.

As soon as he left, Song Dong'er came in again.

Seeing that Mother Gu looked unhappy, she hurried forward to pat her back to calm her down, "Don't be upset, Auntie. Brother Chuan certainly didn't mean to be angry with you."

Mother Gu snorted coldly, "Chuan'er certainly didn't mean it. He has always been filial and rarely talks to me like this. He must have been instigated by the bride to act like this today!"

"No way, aunt, I think my second cousin's wife is quite well-educated and sensible. Today outside, everyone was convinced by what she said." Song Dong'er shook her head.

When she mentioned what happened during the day, Gu's mother became furious.

"She just has a clever way of talking! I've never seen a bride who forced her mother-in-law to bow down to her before she even entered the house."

"But she knew you had a headache, so she came here immediately. It shows that my second cousin is still filial."

Mother Gu curled her lips, "I am her mother-in-law, how dare she be unfilial?"

"She was very docile tonight and didn't give me a chance to lash out, but I simply couldn't stand this. In the daytime, she shamed me in front of so many people. If I don't teach her a lesson, how can I manage the household in the future?"

Song Dong'er poured a glass of water and handed it over, "Aunt is right, you are the elder after all."

After drinking the water, the anger on Gu's mother's face faded a little.

"Now that she's married into the Gu family, she still has a long life ahead of her. I'll make sure she's completely obedient!"

After saying that, she took Song Dong'er's hand and sighed suddenly.

"Dong'er, you have always been the most considerate to me. Although we are aunt and niece, we are closer than mother and daughter. Today Chuan'er is getting married, how could aunt not know the pain in your heart?"

"aunt……"

Tears instantly welled up in Song Dong'er's eyes.

Mother Gu patted her hands, "Your parents passed away early, and you came to the Gu family when you were nine years old. Your aunt watched you grow up. In my heart, you and Chuan'er are the most suitable. I originally hoped that he would marry you after high school, but who knew that the Shen family would appear halfway. The Shen family is an official family. For Chuan'er's future, we can't offend them, so we have to let you down..."

Song Dong'er's eyes were red, "I am unlucky and unworthy of Brother Chuan."

Mother Gu felt so distressed that she pulled her into her arms to comfort her.

"Dong'er, tell your aunt something. Chuan'er has married now. Do you still miss him?"

Song Dong'er nodded with tears in her eyes, "Aunt, I have liked Brother Chuan since I was a child, you know that."

Mother Gu understood what she meant and paused before saying, "Chuan'er hasn't graduated yet, so we don't dare to offend the Shen family. But if Chuan'er becomes an official, then we don't have to be afraid of this or that. Once he becomes an official, he will be a person of status. How can he stay with only one woman for his whole life?"

"Dong'er, if you are willing, I will ask Chuan'er to marry you as his equal wife, okay?"

Song Dong'er raised her head in shock, "Aunt, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it's true. I've thought about it carefully. I'm always worried about you marrying into another family. And as for that Shen, if she was the Shen family's legitimate daughter, I would look up to her. But she's just an adopted daughter, and she's so outspoken. I really can't stand her, so there's no need to save face for her."

"Aunt, I do!"

Song Dong'er burst into laughter.

Mother Gu nodded, "But you have to keep this secret for now. Don't let the adopted daughter of the Shen family know about it. Even Chuan'er has to keep it a secret. He has a stubborn temper and might make a scene if he finds out. I will slowly plan for you when he graduates from high school."

"Thank you, auntie!"

"Good boy, you sleep with me tonight. Tomorrow morning, aunt will give that Shen some rules. She must know that this is the Gu family, not her Shen family!"

"Ah."

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On the other side, Gu Yichuan returned to the house and found that Shen Nankui was still awake. He couldn't help but ask, "My wife is waiting for me?"

Shen Nankui nodded.

Gu Yichuan took off his coat, sat on the bed with her, and said softly, "It's late, go to bed early."

Shen Nankui hesitated for a moment, but still said softly, "Thank you."

Hearing this, Gu Yichuan smiled graciously, "My lady, there is no need to say that. Since you have married me, I should also assume the responsibilities of a husband. You have done nothing wrong, and my mother should not treat you like this."

The two had just gotten married and had no feelings for each other at the moment, so Shen Nankui was not surprised that he would say that.

Although he helped her only out of responsibility, it was enough. At least, her husband was a reasonable man.

Early the next morning.

When Gu's mother got up, it was Song Dong'er who combed her hair.

It was still dawn outside. Song Dong'er yawned and asked in confusion, "Aunt, don't you usually get up after the Chen hour? It's only the Mao hour now. Why are you getting up so early?"

Mother Gu smiled and said, "Today the bride is offering tea, I will go there early, then Shen will come late, and I will have a reason to punish her. This way, even if Chuan'er knows, he won't be able to say anything."

Hearing this, Song Dong'er's brows also showed a hint of pride.

"Aunt still has the idea."

The two men were chatting and laughing as they opened the door, but suddenly they saw a figure standing outside the door. It was still dark outside, so they were both startled.

"who?!!"