Chapter 009: Countermeasures
The allure of wealth stirs the heart; my mother left me too much in dowry, how could they not be moved? Mother Sun, please stop crying, let's tidy up, we must leave. Gu Qiancheng has already mourned; she no longer regards the Duke of Gu as her father, regardless of his actions.
Gu Qiancheng felt a pang of bitterness in her heart, unsure whether to blame her stepmother for being so cruel, reducing a perfectly fine legitimate daughter to such a state of weakness, or to criticize herself for being so incompetent, as a legitimate daughter should know how to fight for her rights
Miss, this is..." Mother Sun pointed at the wooden box under the bed, her face filled with astonishment
"Mama Sun, do not go," Gu Qiancheng said sternly. Mama Sun was taken aback, her whole body stiffened at the doorway, and she turned around in a daze, asking, "Miss?"
In this household, only the old master is concerned about face, showing a bit of fairness.
Gu Qiancheng gestured for Mama Sun to come forward and help her lift the bed board. Mama Sun was unsure why Gu Qiancheng was doing this, but seeing her calm and unhurried demeanor, she obediently complied.
Miss, what happened to you? Mother Sun quickly turned around, astonished.
"It's fine, it's fine," Mother Sun sighed in relief, but her expression changed immediately: "Miss, today is your wedding day. The auspicious time has already passed; how come you are here? Where is your wedding dress? Miss, has the madam made things difficult for you?"
When Gu Qiancheng returned, she encountered quite a few servants, but those individuals acted as if they did not see her, walking straight past her without even a word of inquiry
What does it matter to hear? A phoenix in distress is no better than a chicken. What of the legitimate daughters of the Guo family? A daughter who has been cast out is not even as good as a maidservant.
Gu Qiancheng stepped forward to take out the box and said in a profound manner: "This is a life-saving item"
"Mama Sun." Gu Qiancheng knew that this Mama Sun was her wet nurse, the only person her mother had left her, and the only one still by her side.
If she did not have a strategy in mind, how could she so obediently return to accept her fate? Gu Qiancheng has never been one to resign herself to fate; otherwise, she would not have rejected her family's arrangements back then and insisted on attending medical school
In this household, only Mother Sun truly cares for her, wholeheartedly wishing her well
However, those are matters of the past. Now that Gu Qiancheng lives in the Gu residence, she will never allow her stepmother and stepsister to bully her again
Gu Qiancheng hurriedly stopped Mama Sun and recounted the events that took place in the wedding hall, as well as the matter concerning Old Madam Gu, urging her to go to the temple today regarding mhetushucomcom.
She trusts the young lady in her family
Pushing the door open, Gu Qiancheng initially thought the room would be empty, but instead saw a middle-aged woman dressed as a maid, meticulously wrapping up some small items that she usually used.
Mother Sun had not finished speaking when she burst into tears, more sorrowful than Gu Qiancheng: "Miss, you have suffered injustice. The master and mistress are simply inhuman. How could they, how could they treat you this way? You are the master's own daughter, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Gu Guogong residence"
No, I am fine. Gu Qiancheng shook his head and held down Mama Sun's hand
Gu Qiancheng was not angry; she maintained a serene smile on her face and walked at a leisurely pace. Occasionally, some bold maidservants would quietly insult her as a "madwoman" from behind, but Gu Qiancheng simply pretended not to hear.
Mother Sun hurriedly stepped forward, grasping Gu He-Tu-Shu Qiancheng's hand and examining her from head to toe: "Miss, what has happened? Are you injured? Is there anywhere you feel unwell?"
Gu Qiancheng is usually timid and weak, not even daring to speak loudly. If Gu Qiancheng suddenly shouts, it would be surprising if Mama Sun isn't scared.
Mother Sun asked in a rapid-fire manner, and before Gu Qiancheng could respond, she declared that she would rush out to seek the old master to advocate for Gu Qiancheng
"Do not leave, Miss. If you go, you may never return. You will spend the rest of your life in solitude, with only the flickering light of a lamp and the ancient Buddha to accompany you. This cannot be allowed... Please wait, Miss. I will go find the old master. He will surely take your side. You are the one who has been wronged today," said Mama Sun, wiping away her tears as she prepared to leave.
Gu Qiancheng sighed and softened her tone: "Mama Sun, what happened in the wedding hall today has indeed caused me grievances, but I have also lost face for the Gu family. The old master is currently in a fit of anger; if you go to him at this time, he certainly will not help me. Mama Sun, if you truly wish to assist me, please do as I say."
"Madam, if she is watching from above, she will surely be very pleased to see that you have become so understanding. You are doing very well, Miss; this is the true demeanor of a legitimate daughter of the family." Mother Sun was so happy that she shed tears, completely forgetting about the matter of the Zhao Wangfu temporarily changing brides.
Gu Qiancheng is usually a person without strong opinions, which is why Mama Sun often steps in for her. Now, seeing that Gu Qiancheng has her own plans and her demeanor is stronger than usual, Mama Sun is overjoyed and doesn't know how to respond.
Gu Qiancheng spent nearly half an hour slowly making her way back to her own courtyard, which was desolate and starkly contrasted with the lively atmosphere of the Gu residence
Being able to keep her in the Gu residence is nothing less than a lifeline
She has been by Gu Qiancheng's side for so many years, never knowing that something happened under Gu Qiancheng's bed