The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75: 75 True or False

“Dashun’s father, would you actually say something? What should we do now?” In distress, Zhou’s was like an ant on a hot pan. When asked who in the Gu family had treated Gu Jiao the worst, the answer would either be from the Wu Family or her.

Of course, the Liao Family wasn’t all roses but Gu Xiaoshun often drew away half of the ire intended for the Liao Family. Liu was the one who punished Gu Xiaoshun the harshest.

There’s a saying, “Anger gives rise to evil thoughts, plunging one into extreme despair.” When a person is pushed to their limit by anger or fear, they can do anything to protect themselves.

At that moment, Gu Changhai made a bold decision: “Let Yue’e go.”

“What?” Zhou’s was stunned.

Both the Wu Family and Gu Changlu couple was stunned too.

Did they hear this incorrectly? Gu Changhai, the master of the first house, wants to substitute his daughter for Jiao’s mother?

“Big brother, that’s unacceptable!” Gu Changlu was the first to object.

Ignoring the guilt that came with betraying the third house, he lacked the courage to make such a ruthless move.

Liu wasn’t thrilled either. It was not her daughter who would become the marquis’ daughter. She would gain no benefits but would have to live in fear because of the first house, which she would rather not do!

Neither Wu’s nor Zhou’s said a word. One was Yue’e’s wet nurse, and the other was her mother; both stood to benefit directly from this.

Furthermore, neither of them lacked courage.

Gu Changhai began to persuade the second house: “Brother, sister-in-law, if you’re not considering for yourselves, won’t you think for Ershun? Ershun is also a smart child, it’s just that Dashun was born first, and our family couldn’t afford to educate two children at once, hence Ershun was put on hold. If Yue’e goes to the Marquis House, I’ll definitely have her bring Ershun to the Capital City to study! Given Ershun’s intelligence, wouldn’t he make a name for himself there?”

This statement struck a chord with Liu.

Liu had always dreamed of riding on Ershun’s coat-tails. She was confident that Ershun could make it big; it was just that the opportunities had all been taken by Gu Dashun!

Gu Changhai continued, “Jinyu, the daughter of the third house, is not related to us and we can’t rely on her. Moreover, she might be sent back by the Marquis’ Residence! Don’t expect the Marquis’ Residence to compensate us with a sum of money. They’ve also raised a daughter for the third house, so we don’t owe each other anything! If any debt exists, it’s what we owe them! Every year, how much does the Marquis’ Residence spend on the third house’s daughter, and how much do we spend on Jiaoniang? If we really calculate, don’t we still have to pay them?”

Hearing this, the change on the faces of the couple from the second house was immediate.

Gu Changhai continued, “But as long as Yue’e is over there, and says good things about us, wouldn’t the Marquis’ Residence be willing to accommodate us? Yue’e is the child that you watched grow up; don’t you understand her temperament? She’s the closest to her second aunt!”

Liu straightened her back.

Truth be told, the relationship between Yue’e and Liu wasn’t particularly intimate, but because Yue’e was obedient, diligent, and gentle, Liu didn’t dislike her, and they had never argued before.

Zhou’s quickly chimed in, “Yes, she always tells me that she likes her second aunt the most! She even says that her second aunt is beautiful! Much better than me!”

Under normal circumstances, Zhou’s would never admit that Liu was better looking than her. But right now, wasn’t her task to coax Liu?

Beguiled successfully, Liu smiled shyly, “Who wouldn’t like Yue’e?”

With Liu convinced, Gu Changhai turned his attention to Gu Changlu, “Second brother, I know that you dislike farming and prefer doing business. Therefore, once Yue’e reaches the Marquis Residence, let her buy you the best shop in the town. You can sell whatever you want!”

Suddenly, Gu Changlu could no longer find the words.

It was true that he felt guilty towards the third house but … he truly wished to have his business.

“What about father’s…” Liu began weakly.

Gu Changhai was deeply familiar with the old master. The old master might indeed be indifferent towards Gu Jiao and might disregard his daughters, but he might not be able to do such an immoral thing.

“I’ll tell him later.”