Chapter 100: Chapter 55 Days Pass By
“Madam, Prince Mu has just left like that?” Having walked a good distance from Lansheng Building, Xiao Cui still couldn’t believe it and turned around for a glance.
Ignoring the frequent sideways glances from passersby, Gu Changsheng glared at Xiao Cui, and said impatiently, “He’s gone! Are you pining for him or what? Life goes on without anyone!”
“Madam, you are talking nonsense again, I am just anxious on your behalf.” Xiao Cui, unconvinced, quickly took two steps to catch up, “What exactly is your plan, Madam?”
“Xiao Cui, worrying about things mindlessly is an art, be careful or you’ll grow gray hair early and end up not getting married.”
“You can’t just brush it off, Madam, you and the Commandery Prince, what are your actual plans?” Xiao Cui persevered, showcasing her talent for being clingy, her large, limpid eyes staring straight at her own lady.
But within a moment, Gu Changsheng conceded defeat under such earnest scrutiny, inwardly rolling her eyes, not caring whether it was a man or a woman, as long as they were good-looking, they had lethal effect on her, “Xiao Cui, as the saying goes, ‘man’s calculations are inferior to heaven’s.’ I truly haven’t planned anything!”
“Besides, even if I had made complete plans, what would it matter?” Turning into the entrance of her home, Gu Changsheng signaled for Xiao Cui to close the door.
“He is Imperial Kin, lofty and exalted, and to speak of myself, a widow burdened with a child, our worlds are as different as heaven and earth. Not to mention whether his interest in me is just a passing fancy or genuine affection, the mere public opinion alone has enough spit to drown me.” Gu Changsheng settled on a stone stool in the backyard, facing Xiao Cui.
“What’s more, there is the Imperial Family to consider. Do you really think they would indulge Zhou Mu’s whims, allowing him to act outrageously and waste his brilliant future on an Abandoned Wife?”
“Madam, what should we do?” Xiao Cui became anxious, her eyes brimming with tears, full of distress.
Gu Changsheng shook her head, giving her a helpless look, “We do nothing. If the enemy doesn’t move, I don’t move. And if the enemy does make a move, there’s always someone taller to bear it, no need for me to worry.”
“Xiao Cui, remember, I have never deliberately sought to be involved in ****. His indulgence and protection of me, I have seen with my own eyes, but I will not lose my sanity and act recklessly along with him. He is a Commandery Prince with military power in his hands; even if his actions are inappropriate, it won’t be fatal, but I am different. I have Gu Ze and all of you to consider, too much…”
“But if one day, I truly fall in love, even if there are dire straits and scorn from thousands, I will fight through the thorns to take a chance, not seeking anything in return, but wishing to live without regrets. And you all, whether I live or die, whether I achieve greatness or become indistinguishable from others, your fates are most likely inseparably tied to mine.”
“So Xiao Cui, even if you have to endure more hardships, you must grow stronger, strong enough to not be bullied by anyone without me.” Gu Changsheng spoke her feelings exceptionally, her words moving Xiao Cui close to tears.
She, as a person, was particularly hurt by separations, and Zhou Mu’s departure affected her more or less.
“Madam, Xiao Cui will try her best, no matter how much hardship I endure, I will protect you and the Young Master!” Xiao Cui looked at her lady resolutely, her fists clenched.
“Alright then! Let’s agree on that.” Gu Changsheng straightened her clothes and ordered, “Go call Uncle Song and the others, I have orders to give.”
Zhou Mu left, pushing her into the spotlight, then he left!
Thinking about it, Gu Changsheng felt inwardly hurt. On the way back from Lansheng Building, too many people were speculating, too many whispers and murmurs.
Even without listening, she could mostly guess.
For ten years no king’s decree was seen, and then suddenly it was issued just for a beauty. Zhou Mu played her perfectly, putting her in the spotlight without giving her a chance to react!
Now the rumors are more rampant than ever, probably along the lines of, the lady recently abandoned by the elite, Gu Changsheng, remarries a perfect Gentleman! This Gentleman is of Qingcheng beauty, more handsome than Pan An and surpassing any handsome young man. Such a rare jewel in the heavens, unmatched on earth, and this exquisite cabbage has been ravaged by a pig!
And she, she’s that pig who ravaged Zhou Mu, that exquisite cabbage! What a cruel and realistic truth it is; the unsympathetic gazes cast by women along the way say it all.
Gu Changsheng’s reputation is not exactly stellar, arrogant and domineering, with a sharp tongue and a swift hand when it comes to hitting people. In just a short number of days, her infamy has spread across Liuzhou, truly an unmitigated shrew!
In such contrast, the speculation arises, how could such a man, whom Zhou Mu values so much that he even issued a king’s decree, take a liking to someone with such a notorious reputation? The gossip writes itself, and she is most likely to be the one who gets burned!