A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

She was too lazy to care about the socializing of the people at the banquet, so she picked up her chopsticks and started eating heartily.

Sha Lili suddenly whispered in her ear: "You are amazing. Even your mother likes you and wants you to bear a child for my eldest brother."

Gui'er almost choked. She looked at Sha Lili in surprise and asked in a low voice, "How did you know? I asked my second brother to help me reject it."

Sha Lili said, "Our Marshal's Mansion is so small, what could possibly go on without anyone knowing? I say, you're stupid. If Miss Tian really can't have children, you can just give birth to one for Big Brother, and then find a way to marry him as his second wife. The children will all be yours, and you grew up in the Marshal's Mansion, so you know everything about him. Everyone will be on your side, and by then even Miss Tian will have to step aside. What's the difference between you and the first wife?"

Gui'er rolled her eyes and said, "What are you thinking? Big Brother is Big Brother. I've never thought about it that way. Besides, Big Brother works in the government. It's impossible for him to take a concubine. They are looking for Jinbao now. I guess Jinbao is still willing. I won't ask about it. Don't tell anyone about it. It's not glorious."

Sha Lili shrugged and said, "Jin Bao, she came from a brothel and just wants a long-term meal ticket. She doesn't care about status. But I think they still look down on Jin Bao's background. You are different. You are one of us. Besides, Big Brother has always been good to you. It's much better than being arranged to marry those old men."

Gui'er was worried that Taohua would be worried if she heard this, and she was also worried that other guests would hear this and spread the news, which would damage her reputation. She quickly said, "Okay, okay, this matter is over. Don't mention it again. If outsiders hear this, they will make fun of it."

After the birthday banquet, it was time for the much-anticipated singing performance. The Marshal's residence had specially invited the renowned actor, Boss Jin, to perform. The stage was elegantly decorated. The red curtains opened, and Boss Jin, clad in a magnificent costume, took the stage. His voice, crisp and melodious, instantly captivated everyone present. Everyone in the Marshal's residence and the guests sat in the audience, watching intently, some even swaying their heads to the rhythm.

In the middle of the church service, Gui'er got up to go to the bathroom. When she came back through the corridor, a figure suddenly jumped out from the darkness.

Gui'er was startled. She looked closely and saw it was Liang Guowei. His face was flushed and he was stumbling, clearly having drunk quite a bit. Seeing Gui'er, a malicious glint flashed in his eyes, and he mumbled, "My little beauty, I finally get to see you again..." He reached out and tried to pull Gui'er away.

Gui Er didn't want to pay attention to him, so she said expressionlessly: "Master Liang, you're here too. I see you've had too much to drink. Let's find a place to rest. I'll excuse myself."

Who knew that Liang Guowei didn't take it seriously at all, and he went straight up to grab Guier's arm, trying to pull her away.

Gui Er knew that if someone saw this and spread it, it would be disastrous, so she quickly backed away and shouted angrily, "Liang Guowei, you're drunk! Don't mess around here!"

But Liang Guowei refused to listen, pressing her harder and harder, muttering frivolous words. Gui Er was forced to retreat step by step, and in panic she fled into the Marshal's study.

Seeing this, Liang Guowei also rushed into the study, shouting, "Why are you running..." Seeing that he was about to pounce on Gui'er, Gui'er was anxious. In panic, she touched the Marshal's pistol on the table.

Without a second thought, Gui'er quickly loaded her gun and pointed it at Liang Guowei. Liang Guowei showed no sign of stopping, still lunging at her with his fangs bared. Gui'er gritted her teeth and fired a shot at Liang Guowei's ear.

"Bang!" The sound of a gunshot instantly broke the tranquility of the Marshal's residence. The gunshot attracted everyone, and everyone rushed to the study. Liang Guowei was seen covering his ears, blood flowing from between his fingers. At this time, he was sober, and his face was full of fear and pain.

Gui'er held a pistol in her hand, stared at Liang Guowei and said, "I've been a little polite to you, but you're so arrogant that you even want to flirt with me. Do you believe that I'll shoot you to death?" As she said that, she raised the gun and pointed it at his head.

"Miss, please...don't, don't, don't, please don't shoot. My bastard son is drunk. Please spare his life." The pawnshop owner Liang was also among the crowd watching the excitement. When he took a closer look, he realized it was his son. He hurriedly ran out, bowing and kowtowing, and pleaded for his son with sweat on his forehead.

The Marshal heard the commotion and hurried over. Seeing the situation, he guessed about 80% of it. His face darkened, and he glared at Liang Guowei and said sternly, "Liang, you are so bold! How dare you act so wildly in my mansion and touch my daughter!" Liang Guowei was so scared that he collapsed to the ground, unable to utter a word.

Mr. Liang, the pawnshop owner, turned to the Marshal and bowed, "My bastard son was drunk. He definitely didn't mean to do that. Even if he had 100 guts, he wouldn't dare. Marshal, please spare his life."

The Marshal snorted coldly and said, "Boss Liang, you've failed in parenting and have actually done such a shameful thing. Take your son and get out of the Marshal's Mansion immediately! Don't let me see you again!"

Boss Liang agreed repeatedly, helped Liang Guowei to his feet, and left the Marshal's residence in disgrace. Seeing this, the guests began to whisper. Someone exclaimed, "She's truly worthy of being called the Marshal's Tiger Girl. She was already killing bandits when she was less than ten years old, and now she's even more valiant than she was back then!" Everyone nodded, expressing admiration for Gui'er's boldness and courage.

After this incident, the birthday banquet and the family gathering could no longer continue. As the guests gradually dispersed, Guier finally realized that she seemed to have disrupted the lady's birthday party.

She quickly walked up to the lady and said timidly, "Mother, I'm sorry. It's all because of me that we didn't have a good time at this party."

The lady glanced at her and said, "I can't blame you entirely. Anyway, this play is just average, the singing is noisy, and I don't particularly like it. Forget it, it's all good. You did a good job this time and didn't bring shame to the Marshal's Mansion. If you are so chaste and virtuous, if it gets out, others will praise our good family."

The Marshal also stepped forward and patted Gui'er on the shoulder and said, "Well done, you are worthy of being my handsome daughter."

Seeing their reactions, Gui'er finally felt relieved, but she was also a little surprised. How could Madam, such a petty person, be so magnanimous today?

Sha Yanxiao came over, took her hand and said, "Let's go, it's okay, let's go back and rest."

Gui'er followed him back to the courtyard, finally unable to resist saying, "Why is Mother so magnanimous today? On other days, I'd be damned if she didn't scold me like a bitch."

Upon hearing this, Sha Yanxiao couldn't help but laugh: "I used gold to make two peaches weighing several kilograms and gave them to her as a birthday gift. Maybe she bought them because of the big golden peaches."