The middle-aged woman bore a four or five-point resemblance to Gu Moqian, and Ji Wei guessed that this must be Nan Huiru.
Ji Wei glanced behind the middle-aged woman but did not see the figure of Gu Moqian.
This was strange; why was Nan Huiru alone coming back?
Seeing Nan Huiru’s sharp gaze fixed on her, Ji Wei put away her doubts, lowered her eyes slightly, and respectfully addressed, "Mother."
Although Ji Wei understood that Nan Huiru didn’t particularly like her, as Gu Moqian’s wife, she wouldn’t fail to show the necessary respect.
Upon hearing her call "Mother," Nan Huiru immediately frowned in displeasure and examined her up and down again, "Are you the Ji Family’s eldest daughter with that not-so-good reputation?"
Upon hearing Nan Huiru’s sarcastic words, Ji Wei squeezed her palm tightly, then released.
She raised her head to meet her gaze, patiently explained, "Mother, in the past, I may have been somewhat spoiled, but my reputation wasn’t that bad. However, since meeting Moqian, my personality has changed a lot..."
Nan Huiru impatiently interrupted her, "Don’t call me Mother. I wasn’t even aware of your marriage with Moqian, so in my eyes, you’re not my daughter-in-law at all!"
Nan Huiru glared at Ji Wei, finished speaking condescendingly, and strode inside the living room.
Ji Wei discreetly clenched her palm, striving to keep her composure.
She is Moqian’s mother; she had promised to try to communicate and get along well with her.
Once her emotions settled a bit, Ji Wei followed inside.
"Why didn’t Moqian come back with you?" Ji Wei asked.
Nan Huiru turned back to stare at her, "Haven’t seen him for just a few hours and you’re already this eager? Moqian has always been career-oriented and should prioritize work first. Are you going to take responsibility for wearing him down by clinging to him?"
It sounded as if she was some seductress draining a man dry.
Ji Wei, unwilling to show weakness, retorted, "He’s my husband. Isn’t it right for us to be close?"
"Husband?" Nan Huiru sneered, "The two of you acted first and reported later, really splendid! Now that I’ve returned, without my permission, don’t think you can easily walk into the Gu Family’s doors!"
"But I’ve already walked in," Ji Wei said, meeting Nan Huiru’s gaze directly.
From the moment Nan Huiru arrived, it was evident she was determined to make things difficult for her. Since that was the case, she wouldn’t just yield and let herself be manipulated!
Ji Wei suddenly chuckled slightly, "If you won’t tell me where Moqian is, I’ll find him myself."
There was no way she would believe that at this late hour, Gu Moqian wouldn’t have any word at all!
Seeing Ji Wei turn and prepare to leave, Nan Huiru immediately snapped, "Stop! There’s an issue at the Gu Family, Moqian went to handle it, what mess are you causing by running over there?"
Ji Wei didn’t believe Nan Huiru’s words. If the Gu Family really had problems and he couldn’t return, Gu Moqian would have found a way to let her know.
Ignoring her, Ji Wei continued heading out.
Nan Huiru instantly signaled to the bodyguards standing at the door.
Before Ji Wei could react, her arms were restrained by bodyguards from both sides.
"What are you doing? Let go!" Ji Wei coldly reprimanded.
"Take her to the bedroom. Don’t let her out until tomorrow morning!" Nan Huiru commanded coldly.
Seeing this, Ling Ling hurried over to plead for Ji Wei, "Madam, she just wants to find Mr. Gu, she hasn’t done anything wrong, it’s not right to lock her up , is it?"
"And who are you? Who said you could speak here?" Nan Huiru glared at Ling Ling sharply.