flstandardbreds Chapter 421 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 17
Chapter 421 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 17
Hearing the old lady's words, Xie Qingyu thought that the next thing she would say was to give a maidservant to the old lady.
After all, normally, if someone says something like that first, the next thing they'll say is something like "stuffing people."
"If you give birth to a boy, he can go wherever he wants, and you won't have to worry about him. He can eat and sleep well in the mansion, and you won't have to lift a finger to take care of him. Just hire a few more wet nurses. No one will live as well as you," the old lady said sincerely.
Seeing Xie Qingyu's puzzled expression, the old lady became anxious and sat up to look at her. "I know that you daughters of officials are taught to be magnanimous, but don't believe me. He can play around outside, but bringing people home is absolutely unacceptable. Bringing back a few concubines will create chaos and make life miserable."
Xie Qingyu raised an eyebrow. This was not something the old lady would say. She wondered what had triggered her.
Unexpectedly, the old lady's next words revealed her true intentions: "Bringing back concubines and paying them monthly allowances is one thing, but what if one of them harbors evil intentions and tries to harm my great-grandson?"
Lord Gu had no concubines, and the old lady had never actually experienced what it was like to have concubines in the household, let alone know that there was no difference between ordinary concubines and maids.
She relied solely on her recollection of hearing about wealthy families with concubines when she was in the village.
She had heard of all sorts of methods to harm children, such as poisoning and pushing them into the water.
She had forgotten about the good life she had been living for so long, but the woman that Gu Shenbai brought back last time reminded her of it all.
If a concubine is brought back without a dowry, she has to be supported for nothing.
Unlike Xie Qingyu, who sent such a large dowry that her children could spend for several lifetimes.
"Understood," Xie Qingyu replied respectfully, suppressing a smile.
"It's good that you're smart. Shen-ge'er has always been a good child. He knows how to care for others. If you soften your attitude, he definitely won't be able to do anything about it." The old lady also gave Xie Qingyu some advice.
Although Xie Qingyu knew that she was essentially still concerned about the Gu family's descendants, she was still grateful for what she was saying, at least some of it showed that she was thinking of her.
The old lady here had never been able to outmaneuver her mother-in-law in front of the first wife, and she rarely managed to stand up for herself in front of Xie Qingyu. Now, taking advantage of this topic, she seemed to have gained the upper hand and began to lecture Xie Qingyu at length.
Of course, her lectures were all in plain language, without any twists and turns, and Xie Qingyu just listened and agreed.
The atmosphere here is alright. Gu Shenbai, who returned early because he was restless, went to look for Xie Qingyu in the courtyard but couldn't find her. Then he heard that she had been summoned by her grandmother.
They came this way immediately.
He was afraid his grandmother would scold Xie Qingyu.
Although my grandmother probably wouldn't dare, she was timid and had a deep-seated fear of officials. Even though she had enjoyed a life of luxury for a long time, she was still somewhat afraid of people from official families.
But it could also be because he lectured Xie Qingyu, after all, his grandmother basically spoiled him without any limits.
"Grandmother is so busy talking that she won't even have a stool brought for Qingyu to sit down," Gu Shenbai said as he entered.
Xie Qingyu originally only wanted to find a topic to interrupt the old lady and then get away; she never intended to sit down.
"I was so busy talking that I forgot."
As soon as Gu Shenbai finished speaking, the maid over there had already noticed and went to move a stool.
The reason Gu Shenbai didn't say to sit on the couch was because the old lady occupied the entire couch by herself.
Gu Shenbai sat down and looked at the two of them, saying, "What are Grandmother and Qingyu talking about? Can I listen too?"
"She didn't say anything, don't worry about it," Grandmother said with a smile.
Gu Shenbai panicked at her appearance and quickly looked at Xie Qingyu's expression.
Seeing that Xie Qingyu seemed unaffected, he finally felt relieved.
"Is there anything you can't tell me?" Gu Shenbai began.
"All you need to do is give me a great-grandson with your wife as soon as possible," the old lady said, slapping her thigh.
She suddenly brought up this, which was unexpected for Gu Shenbai.
He stole a glance at Xie Qingyu.
But Xie Qingyu said without changing her expression, "My granddaughter-in-law knows."
Gu Shenbai was taken aback by her demeanor. Even though they had already agreed to a divorce, she was now coaxing people without batting an eye.
For some reason, Gu Shenbai felt somewhat uncomfortable.
What's the point of having a great-grandson if we never even share a bed? I might as well skip Xie Qingyu's courtyard today and avoid all this trouble.
"I know," Gu Shenbai replied defiantly.
After leaving the old lady's side, Gu Shenbai strode ahead, as if someone owed him something.
Xie Qingyu watched his departing figure, then thought for a moment and called him back.
"What?"
"Would you like to come to my yard for dinner tonight? I have something to discuss with you." Xie Qingyu's tone was as usual.
Although Gu Shenbai was still feeling unwell, he said sullenly, "I understand."
Gu Shenbai kept his word and came over when Xie Qingyu was about to eat.
He sat down and started eating without saying a word, and was full in a long time.
Then he put down his chopsticks and watched Xie Qingyu eat.
Xie Qingyu lost her appetite under his gaze and had the food taken away after eating very little.
"What do you want to say to me?" Gu Shenbai asked as soon as the food was pulled away.
"What do you usually do when you're out? Can you take me with you?" Xie Qingyu asked.
"........"
Gu Shenbai couldn't possibly admit that the things he often did outside were nothing more than a waste of time and spoiled brat behavior.
He was too embarrassed to say he went to a cockfight this afternoon, and came back early, so he doesn't even know if he won.
Now that Xie Qingyu is watching him, he racks his brains to think of something that can be said in a respectable way.
"Cuju, polo... um, there are quite a few. Why are you asking about this?" Gu Shenbai asked curiously.
"I'd like to know more. Over the years, I've been confined to my room and rarely have the opportunity to go out. Even when I do see these things, I'm just sitting on a platform far away, so I can't see them clearly. Now that I can go out, I want to see some interesting things. There are so many interesting things in the stories that I haven't seen yet, and I don't know if I'll have the chance in the future."
“If that’s what you’re saying, then there are a lot more fun things to do.” Gu Shenbai got excited. Over the years, he had tried to make a name for himself as a playful person, and he had indeed tried quite a few things.
Only when Xie Qingyu said this did he realize that the Xie family had strict rules and that it was rare to see female members of the Xie family.
Thinking back to when he wanted to see what Xie Qingyu was like, he realized that she hadn't been out once in months, which showed that she really hadn't experienced anything interesting.
Gu Shenbai originally intended to give Xie Qingyu a proper introduction, but seeing her expectant eyes, he simply changed his mind and said, "How about I take you out to play together these next few days?"
"May I?"
"Of course." Gu Shenbai agreed immediately, thinking that he wanted Xie Qingyu to experience something fun, preferably with other women present, so that she wouldn't feel awkward.
Gu Shenbai suddenly had several options in mind.
"Thank you."
Gu Shenbai's face flushed instantly. "Why bring this up? You're still my wife. It's nothing. Besides, even if we get divorced, you can still come and play."
After he finished speaking, Xie Qingyu's smile immediately disappeared, and she lowered her head in disappointment.
That's not what I meant...
“After the divorce, I won’t be able to leave the house,” Xie Qingyu said softly.
"How could this be..." Gu Shenbai's words were interrupted by the Xie family's traditions.
"Anyway, thank you in advance. Are you going out tomorrow?" Xie Qingyu asked.
"Let's go out." Gu Shenbai nodded subconsciously; he never stayed home.
"I'll take you with me tomorrow."
"it is good."
Once there's a first time, there's a second time, and then a third time.
Gu Shenbai naturally decided to stay the night.
This time, he easily laid out the mattress and started reading a storybook.
"This story is infuriating! This man is so heartless, yet his wife still has to support his studies!" Gu Shenbai said angrily as he read the story twice before, and this time he was at the climax.
"You know this man is no good when you read it, but his wife doesn't know that. She only knows that this man is studying hard so that she can enjoy a good life in the future." Xie Qingyu had already finished reading the storybook.
The man did not end up well.
However, she had no intention of spoiling the plot for Gu Shenbai at the moment. She hadn't expected Gu Shenbai to have such a strong sense of empathy, that he would actually stand up for his wife.
Gu Shenbai was angry but couldn't help watching. He finally felt relieved when he saw the ending where the man got his comeuppance and the woman was left alone in beauty.
"Fortunately, it had a good ending; the two divorced."
"Yes, it's great," Xie Qingyu replied.
Gu Shenbai was stunned after he finished speaking, and didn't even hear Xie Qingyu remind him to extinguish the candles.