northernbook Chapter 120: Eight Classic Words
Chapter 120: Eight Classic Words
"I haven't thought of anything yet."
Gu Song stared intently at Gu Peiyan's face, as if looking through him at another person, and sighed, "Life is unfortunate most of the time. If there is even one or two fortunate things, it is already a blessing. Life is short, so don't waste it."
"I understand."
"Let's go back, I need to rest soon."
On the third day after Wei Xiuming returned to the capital, the Marquis of Zhongxin's residence sent people to invite Wei Dongning and Gu Peiyan back.
Wei Dongning had expected this to happen, and proudly raised her chin at Xiao Wu: "I guessed right. After we leave the Marquis's residence, I plan to tease my elder brother and ask him why he didn't bring Wen Yuzhu back with him this time."
"You're really cheeky."
"Just kidding. I doubt my elder brother would tell me, since it concerns state affairs."
Xiao Wu found out Wen Yuzhu's current situation and showed it to Wei Dongning: "I really admire this woman. You know, when she found out the truth about her identity a few days ago, she looked so pitiful, as if she had been struck by lightning. Now she has returned to normal. This mentality is really something we should learn from."
Wei Dongning also looked at Wen Yuzhu, who was resting with her eyes closed on the screen.
Her calm demeanor suggested she was certain they couldn't do anything to her.
I don't know where she gets her confidence from.
"Hasn't the person who met with her last time been caught yet?"
“Gotcha,” Xiao Wu said, turning the camera to a man calmly drinking water on the other side. “He’s right here.”
Just as Wei Dongning wanted to take a few more glances, the carriage had already stopped in front of the Marquis's mansion.
There was nothing she could do but go in first and find time to continue "exploring" with Xiao Wu later.
Wei Dongning led Gu Peiyan into the front hall with ease, where Wei Liangzhe and Bai Suyun were already sitting.
When Bai Suyun saw them, her smile widened even more: "You're back."
Wei Dongning sensed something was off from her smile and tugged at Gu Peiyan's sleeve, signaling him to improvise.
"Mother, why are you and Father the only ones sitting here? Where are my eldest brother and second sister?"
“Your eldest brother is still at the training ground and hasn’t returned yet, and your second sister is probably still in her room embroidering her wedding dress, right?” Bai Suyun reached out her hand to Wei Dongning: “Never mind them, they’ll all be here soon. Come to your mother’s side.”
Wei Dongning was somewhat confused and cast a pleading look at Gu Peiyan.
She had a vague premonition that she wouldn't like to hear what Bai Suyun was about to say.
Unfortunately, the mother knew what her daughter was thinking, and early in the morning she gave Wei Liangzhe an order to talk to Gu Peiyan about court affairs, so that Wei Dongning would not have a chance to ask for help.
Bai Suyun took out a folded piece of paper from her purse and stuffed it into Wei Dongning's hand: "This is something your mother got for you from the temple a couple of days ago. It's been blessed."
Wei Dongning opened her palm and turned the paper around.
After examining it closely, he asked, "A peace charm?"
"I have amulets, but not this one. This one was specially obtained by your mother to pray for a child."
Wei Dongning instantly felt as if the talisman in her hand was a burning flame, making her want to throw it away.
But Bai Suyun's hand held her wrist firmly, leaving her nowhere to hide. She could only grit her teeth and put the paper into her purse.
She didn't listen to any of the precautions Bai Suyun told her afterward.
Wei Liangzhe, having told his wife that things had been resolved, stopped engaging Gu Peiyan in awkward small talk and steered the conversation back to what Bai Suyun had just said to Wei Dongning: "We, as elders, have no other requests. Now that you are married, you should have a baby soon. Your mother-in-law and I are both looking forward to it. Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is to have no offspring."
When Wei Dongning heard him utter those eight classic words, she really wanted to let out a sharp explosion.
Mencius meant that "failing to fulfill one's responsibilities to one's descendants is the most unfilial act."
It's not said that "not having children is the greatest act of filial impiety"!
But Wei Dongning dared not refute it.
Otherwise, Wei Liangzhe would definitely be so angry that he would blow his beard and glare, and then say, "Not having children means failing to fulfill one's responsibility to future generations."
Gu Peiyan lowered her head and replied, "We will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."
Xiao Wu paced anxiously in Wei Dongning's mind: "Why did he suddenly agree? Didn't he promise you that we could discuss this a few years later? How could he betray us?"
Wei Dongning raised an eyebrow at Gu Peiyan.
She understood the hidden meaning in Gu Peiyan's words.
I will definitely try my best—anyway, you won't be watching me from the bedside, so if I say I'll try, then I'll try.
As expected—since no specific time was given, it's normal for it to take a while.
Wei Dongning finally understood what the art of language was.
Gu Peiyan's words satisfied Wei Liangzhe and the others while leaving herself room to maneuver.
She's infinitely smarter than someone like her who wears her rejection on her sleeve.
Wei Dongning looked Gu Peiyan up and down.
It is said that people with many cunning minds will have their height hampered by their cunning.
Gu Peiyan, however, seemed to have no such problem.
I suspect they're not very cunning.
Xiao Wu licked his non-existent molars, looking rather disappointed.
Based on the results of its analysis, it commented to Wei Dongning: "There was a problem with my previous statement that Gu Peiyan was love-struck; I need to add something."
"What should be added?"
"You and him, you're both love-struck."
Even if the other party's actions are shady, they can always make it seem like the other party is innocent.
"Leopard and Cat must be locked up tightly." Xiao Wu raised his hands to his chest to make a heart shape, and didn't forget to wink at her.
Wei Dongning was quite surprised, and even overlooked the sarcastic tone in its voice.
I didn't expect Xiao Wu to have even learned this: "Wu, how about we turn off the bullet comments next time we watch a show?"
Not all dramas have such harmonious comments as the one they are watching now.
The barrage of comments was chaotic and offensive.
Don't corrupt her adorable little Wu.
It's more comfortable to hold a kitten.
The result was a harsh rejection from Xiao Wu: "I don't want to. The comments are so much fun to watch."
"Then turn on a simplified mode."
Wei Dongning was still earnestly advising Xiao Wu in her mind when Bai Suyun pulled her back into their conversation: "Ningning, did you hear what your mother said?"
"I heard it, I heard it."
"Then tell me, what did Mother say to you just now?" Bai Suyun looked like she had seen through Wei Dongning long ago, leaning against the small tea table and staring straight at her.
Wei Dongning glanced at Gu Peiyan guiltily.
Waiting for him to give me some hints.
Fortunately, this time their signals were successfully connected.
Gu Peiyan mouthed two words to her.