The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 313 Dad's an ordinary man, I don't want to lie to you.

Night deepened, and the moon cast a crescent shadow. The faint sound of the night watchman's drum could be heard outside.
The lights inside the Grand Tutor's residence gradually came on.

After Gu Wu returned, she stood at the door and waited for a long time, but Gu Fuju and Jia Shan did not return.

They decided to go see Yu Tingwan.

He didn't take her with him either.

The wet nurse beside her couldn't bear it, so she pulled her collar up and gently advised, "Girl, it's windy at night, let's go back first."

The wet nurse watched her grow up. Her child died young, and her husband died six years ago. Since then, her heart has been devoted to Gu Wu.

She hid her heartache and helped Gu Wu forward.

"Miss, don't worry. Your master and mistress love you very much. What don't you have? Which girl wouldn't envy you? The affection we've built up over the years can't be fake."

“You have been taught by the master since childhood and protected by the lady. If I may be so bold as to say that your talent and knowledge are far beyond what that person can match.”

Gu Wu quickly entered the house and closed the door.

"That's not how it is; you mustn't mention those things again."

Even though she said that, she still pursed her lips.

“My mother cares about her very much and protects her in every way in front of the nanny who serves the Empress.”

The wet nurse quickly replied, "The madam is also protecting you."

"That's different."

Gu Wu twisted the handkerchief vigorously: "Mother has been arranging for servants to clean up the kite garden these past few days."

"That courtyard is the best courtyard in the mansion; it was reserved for her."

"And Dad."

“He has always been strict with me, and I am punished if I make a mistake.”

"I used to think he had high expectations of me, but now..."

"But what if he teaches her?"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but gesture: "Would you be willing to hit my palms with a board?"

The wet nurse could only soothe her: "Well... she's never been raised by my side, so it's understandable that Madam treats her better."

"If you would heed my advice, why not befriend that person? Only with harmony in the household can life last longer!"

Gu Wu didn't say anything, and waved for the wet nurse to leave.

Make good friends?

Looking at that face that resembled her mother's, she longed for it too.

But Yu Tingwan seemed unwilling to pay attention to her.

wrong.

She seems to ignore even her parents.

The wet nurse was right.

But what others don't know is that she always knew she had an older sister.

From as far back as she can remember, her father had taken her to the ancestral hall and shown her the family genealogy. Whenever her mother bought her various clothes and jewelry, she would also prepare a set, and would sadly stroke her head and ask her questions.

"I wonder if your sister will like it."

Looking ahead, Gu Wu always hoped that her parents' wishes would come true.

But now that the person has actually returned, while she is happy, she is still somewhat concerned.

She knew this was wrong.

But I'm really afraid that everything will change after Yu Tingwan comes back.

If people reject her, how will she cope?

It's all just overthinking.

Gu Wu was somewhat distracted and didn't notice the steady footsteps outside. Gu Fu Ju was still dressed in the same clothes, not having changed into his everyday attire, indicating that he had rushed here as soon as he returned to the manor.

His fatigue was impossible to hide.

I haven't had much rest these past few days and I'm exhausted.

He dismissed the wet nurse at the door and raised his hand to knock.

"it's me."

Gu Fuju's voice was as usual: "Awu, open the door."

There were rustling sounds coming from inside, but Gu Fuju didn't urge him on.

Gu Wu quickly opened the door: "Father."

Gu Fuju stepped inside and gave her his answer: "If I were teaching Yaoyao, I probably wouldn't punish her with a board."

"Dad never saw her as a child, but he knew she was exceptionally spoiled."

"She's always been a troublemaker. Her teacher is kind and gentle, especially good at patiently guiding students. Yet, she always manages to make him lose his appetite. He's scolded her, but he can't stop her from listening. He's even hit her, but she only gets more worked up. She turns around and sulks, and the teacher has to coax her before she'll stop."

Why did the Master coax him?

It's simply that Yao Yao will find a powerful backer.

Dingdingdangdang ran to his teacher's wife.

He buried his face in front of his teacher's wife.

"Master's wife, he hit me. He hit me again! Don't I have any dignity?"

"Master has such a bad temper, how can you put up with it, Master's wife? Master's wife, listen to my advice, you should marry someone else."

Gu Wu remained silent.

"she……"

So brave?
Gu Fuju: "Her temper is very similar to your mother's."

His eyes were gentle as he said this.

"I think I might not have enough time to catch her every day and compete with her."

Gu Fuju sighed: "But if I had to choose between you and her..."

"Your father is an ordinary man and doesn't want to lie to you."

“But Ah Wu, I pride myself on caring about you too.”

“If you are willing to study, I will teach you for many years. When I come back from outside, no matter how busy I am, I will make time to check your homework.”

Gu Wu's throat tightened.

"I know."

Gu Fuju's gaze fell on the bookshelf.

Half of the books on the shelf were found by him for Gu Wu.

Indeed, as the wet nurse said, the bond we've built over the years cannot be faked.

"Father knows you are sensitive."

he said.

"I'm here to tell you that no matter what happens in the future, you will still be a daughter of the Gu family. That won't change."

This chapter has been significantly revised, and some other chapters have also been modified.

I don't know if I'll be banned from the next chapter.

If you don't see the next chapter after this one is published...

So I went in!

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