The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

Gu patted Meng Hewan's back gently and soothed her softly.

However, at this moment, Meng Hewan's heart was full of contempt - this Gu has always been simple-minded and reckless, so what kind of brilliant ideas can he come up with?

But on the surface, she still pretended to be pitiful and sobbed:

"Mother, Wan'er really doesn't want to leave the bustling capital, and even more so, she can't bear to part with you and father. If I really go far away with them this time, I'm afraid I won't be able to see you again for the rest of my life..."

Hearing her daughter's words, Gu Ruyue felt even more distressed and quickly spoke to comfort her:

"My dear child, don't be afraid! Mother will never watch you suffer in such a distant place. When the time is right, mother will personally arrange for someone else to marry in your place. That way, you will be safe and sound."

Meng Hewan was stunned when she heard this. She had obviously not expected that Gu would come up with such a substitution marriage idea.

But then he thought, once the red veil is covered, no one will be able to see who is underneath it.

Once we reach the fiefdom, everything will be settled. By then, it probably won't matter who is hiding inside.

I really didn't expect that the Gu family could come up with such a brilliant idea!

Meng Hewan pondered inwardly, her brain spinning like a high-speed machine. She rolled her eyes slightly and said with a worried look on her face:

"But, mother, if the truth is revealed..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu patted his chest confidently and promised:

"Don't worry, it won't be discovered. Even if it is discovered, no one will doubt it. After all, no matter what, she is the daughter of our Marquis' Mansion."

Meng Hewan was stunned when she heard this. The daughter of the Marquis?

Could it be that he is planning to use the illegitimate daughter in the mansion?

As if seeing through Meng Hewan's doubts, Gu quickly lowered her voice and explained:

"Then let Gu Fanchu marry the Third Prince in your place. As for the marriage contract granted by His Majesty, considering your status as a daughter of the General's Mansion, marrying Grand Tutor Yu Shi would be a good match."

Meng Hewan just realized at this moment as if she had just woken up from a dream that Gu had actually had such a wishful thinking!

She even tried to let her own daughter marry in her place!

This is truly jaw-dropping...

However, Meng Hewan recalled the look Pei Qing'an had given Gu Fanchu earlier. How could she not have sensed something was going on? He probably wanted to leverage the influence of the General's Mansion behind her.

Since things have developed to this point, if I can find a way to push Gu Fanchu to Pei Qingan, that good-for-nothing waste, it would be a good idea and could help alleviate some of the resentment that has been accumulating in my heart for a long time.

As for letting Gu Fanchu marry Shi Jinyan, Meng Hewan didn't even dare to think about it.

After all, Jin Yan was too mysterious and evil at that time, and was definitely not a person she could control.

For Meng Hewan at this moment, as long as she could successfully get rid of Gu Fanchu, the great threat to her, she would be satisfied.

"But...but my sister will definitely not agree, and she is still in the general's mansion..."

Although she looked sad, a gorgeous flower of joy could not help but bloom in her heart.

Haha, Gu Fanchu, Gu Fanchu, even if you have the General's Mansion behind you to support and depend on you, so what?

Even so, your biological parents still have no love for you at all. They would even destroy your lifelong happy life without hesitation for a fake daughter like me!

Sure enough, time passed quickly, and just two days later, Gu really visited the general's mansion in person.

This time, surprisingly, the old lady who had always been firm and unwilling to meet Gu easily did not refuse her.

I think it might be because of Gu's solemn words - she kept saying that she wanted to come and make up for her biological daughter who had been separated from her for many years.

Although the old lady knew very well in her mind that this Gu probably had other intentions in coming here, she still believed deep down that her Chu'er was actually very eager to receive the love and care from his biological mother.

So what if this maternal love may be mixed with some ulterior motives?

As long as it can make the children feel a little warmth, it is worth it.

Today, Mrs. Gu was particularly patient and chatted with the old lady for a long time.

However, the expression on her face became increasingly gloomy and ugly as Gu Fanchu slowly arrived.

As for the old lady on the side, she seemed to be unaware of what was happening and just watched everything happening in front of her quietly.

When she realized that Gu had obviously lost interest in continuing the conversation, she tactfully shut her mouth and didn't say another word.

For a moment, the entire hall fell into an eerie silence, with only the occasional heavy breathing of a few people...

After a long time, Gu Fanchu slowly walked to the front hall.

As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she felt a cold gaze directed at her.

When he looked closely, he found that it was Gu who was staring at him with a look full of disgust and displeasure.

Humph! This is really confusing! However, Gu Fanchu didn't care much. He just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a slightly sarcastic smile.

She walked towards the old lady with a dignified demeanor and light steps, and bowed respectfully:

"Grandma is fine."

As for Gu standing beside him, Gu Fanchu pretended not to see him and simply chose to ignore him.

This time, Gu's originally unfriendly gaze became even more fierce, as if he wanted to eat Gu Fanchu alive.

However, the old lady completely ignored Gu's reaction. Instead, she reached out and pulled Gu Fanchu with a loving face, gently pulled her to sit beside her, and asked with concern:

"Chu'er, come and sit here. It's even hotter today than yesterday. If the ice in the house isn't enough, just tell your aunt and ask her to prepare some more. Don't let my precious granddaughter get too hot."

As she spoke, the old lady gently patted the back of Gu Fanchu's hand, her eyes full of pride and concern.

Hearing the old lady's caring words, Gu Fanchu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and quickly responded:

"Thank you for your concern, Grandma. I understand. Actually, there's enough ice in the house. Chu'er has been staying home these days, so she hasn't felt the heat that much."