flstandardbreds Chapter 408 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 4
Chapter 408 The Playboy's Divorced Woman 4
"How could you do this?" Gu Shenbai was caught off guard by her action and almost stood up.
But the wounds from being hit with the board still hurt, so he could only express his accusations with his eyes.
"Isn't this the result you wanted most, my husband?" Xie Qingyu carefully put away the divorce papers and placed them close to her chest.
Gu Shenbai just watched her actions.
“Well… that’s not now. If we divorce now, my mother will skin me alive,” Gu Shenbai said.
"Then when do you think would be appropriate?" Xie Qingyu had already stood up, looking at him with her eyes half-lowered.
"It will take at least another month," Gu Shenbai said, somewhat unsure of the answer himself.
"it is good."
"What?" Gu Shenbai wondered if he hadn't heard clearly.
“I said okay, we’ll talk about the divorce in a month. But the divorce papers are already with me. You know I’m willing to divorce, so please don’t let anything like what happened today damage my reputation.”
“Okay,” Gu Shenbai said.
Xie Qingyu came like this, and then left like this.
It was cold in the ancestral hall at night, and she didn't even bring Gu Shenbai a blanket.
After everyone left, Gu Shenbai raised his hand to look at the wound.
"Sharp teeth and sharp mouths."
It seems that some of the assessments are not entirely accurate.
Otherwise, how could the eldest daughter of the Dali Temple Minister, who is rumored to be meticulous, upright, and dignified, have done such a thing?
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Perhaps because the divorce papers have already been signed, Gu Shenbai doesn't seem to be as outrageous as before.
Although he still went out to fool around every day, at least he would sometimes run into Xie Qingyu when he went to pay his respects, and he wouldn't turn around and leave as soon as he heard that Xie Qingyu was inside, like before.
However, although things have improved somewhat, the two of them are not living the life of a normal married couple.
Just like before, Gu Shenbai has not stepped into Xie Qingyu's courtyard since the beginning of their marriage.
The First Madam probably felt somewhat guilty towards Xie Qingyu, so she never stopped showering Xie Qingyu with gifts every day, and would also call Xie Qingyu over to chat whenever she had free time.
"The Empress sent the invitation, saying that the chrysanthemums are almost finished blooming in autumn, so she wants to enjoy them one last time." This was reported by the head maidservant of the First Madam.
As the Empress's elder sister, the First Lady will certainly be invited to any banquets held by the Empress.
"I'll reply later and say I'm not feeling well and won't be going," the First Madam said.
"Yes."
Xie Qingyu admired the flowers in the First Madam's room and did not interrupt at this time.
The First Madam looked at her and smiled, "I'm getting old and don't like to go out much. It's a pity that I can't let a young girl like you see the world."
“It is only right for a daughter-in-law to take care of her mother when she is unwell,” Xie Qingyu said.
"Okay, after a while, when the plum blossoms in the suburbs bloom, your mother will take you out for a walk."
Xie Qingyu lowered her head and said okay.
"I've heard that the plum blossoms in the suburbs are beautiful, but I haven't been to see them yet."
"They are really beautiful, much more beautiful than those in the palace, and there are so many varieties. When we go and take a look, you little girls will definitely love them."
"Thank you, Master. We'll be able to broaden our horizons too." The maids chimed in, and the room was filled with laughter.
"What are you saying? Why are you making such a fuss?" A clear male voice rang out from outside, and then Gu Shenbai, dressed in a brocade robe, stepped in.
Xie Qingyu looked up and saw that he was imposing and upright, but slightly slouching, a true young master in fine clothes.
Madam Xi glanced at her son; his face alone could fool countless girls, just like his father's.
He's not as honest as his father; he's gotten into a lot of trouble outside.
"What brings you here?" the First Madam asked.
Gu Shenbai glanced at Xie Qingyu to the side.
Xie Qingyu sat upright, picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip, without looking in Gu Shenbai's direction.
She sits with her shoulders and back straight, without any relaxation, which shows that it has long been a habit.
I wonder if she's tired looking like this.
Gu Shenbai's mind wandered for a moment as he thought about this.
"I just wanted to keep you company and talk to you since I haven't seen you in a long time," Gu Shenbai said, his words immediately meant to comfort you.
Unfortunately, the First Madam has been fooled by his sweet talk for so many years that she is now immune to it.
"Don't give me that. You only come here when you need something."
"I'd like to withdraw one thousand taels of silver," Gu Shenbai said briskly.
"This?" The First Madam raised an eyebrow. "You should ask Qingyu for this. I've already entrusted the household management to Qingyu. You can ask her for things like disbursing money."