Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 224, Section 224: Ideas
Xu Shuanghong shook her head. "My life is hard, and my heart is bitter too. It's because I gave birth to two girls that I can't hold my head up in my husband's family. I wanted to arrange marriages for my two girls, but I'm stuck in the inner quarters and don't know where to find good men."

At this point, his expression turned somber, and he took out a handkerchief to dab at the corner of his eye. "But it's good this way, so the two of them can come with me to seek refuge with their parents without any worries."

"We'll see what my parents say then. If they can find good families for my two daughters, I'll have no regrets in this life."

"Don't say such discouraging things. You're still young," Gu Baijiang said, seemingly forgetting his current appearance, and smiled at Xu Shuanghong. "Although I've lost power now, if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know. I'll do my best to help, after all, I was the one who wronged you back then."

"Let's not talk about the past anymore," Xu Shuanghong's eyes reddened again. "If I had known back then that you already had a wife, I definitely wouldn't have dared to have any unrealistic fantasies."

It's just that we weren't meant to be, so I can't blame anyone else.

I am already extremely grateful that you have taken me in this time, giving my daughter and me a place to stay. I dare not ask for anything else.

"Our arrival has put you in a difficult position. Once we return to my parents' home, I will definitely ask them to repay you."

Gu Baijiang sneered inwardly. Xu Shuanghong was still as naive as before, revealing her weakness so quickly. She had said before that the two families ignored her, but now she was making all sorts of promises to him. Was she lying, or did she think she was easy to fool?

"We'll talk about these things later," Gu Baijiang said without giving a direct answer. He wanted to see how the Xu family would repay him, as he was currently short of money.

"It's been a tough journey, and it's been hard on you and your two daughters, who have had to endure hardship with our whole family."

"Suffering? I've already tasted salt on my first day, why would I be afraid of suffering?" Xu Shuanghong said with a grateful look, "I wouldn't dare to have such thoughts. As long as I'm alive, that's enough. I heard you have three sons? What about the other one?"

"Let's not talk about that unfilial son. Because his wife's family is rich, he's going there to enjoy a life of luxury. Now that he's grown up, he has no say in his parents' lives, so I've just let him be."

Seeing that the conversation had come to this point, Xu Shuanghong naturally continued, "Speaking of which, I haven't met Madam yet. Is she with her youngest son?"

"Alas, my short-lived wife died not long ago due to an injury. I hope there will be an opportunity to bring her back to our ancestral home in the future."

"I'm so sorry, I didn't know that," Xu Shuanghong said apologetically. "Look at my loose tongue, always bringing up the most sensitive topics."

“This has nothing to do with you, and you didn’t know anything about it,” Gu Youjiang said magnanimously. “She didn’t lose out by marrying me. I’ve let her enjoy so many years of happiness. Now that she’s suffering, it’s better for her to leave like this. At least she won’t have to suffer with us.”

Xu Shuanghong cursed inwardly. How could a man say such things? He was utterly heartless.

But he still chimed in, "Madam is blessed; she has raised three sons for you."

As a woman herself, Xu Shuanghong couldn't help but defend the poor woman. Good or bad, she had given birth to a son for her. If she had a son, she certainly wouldn't have ended up like this.

But if you look at it from another perspective, what good is having a son? He still has a short life, and the husband he married is a wolf in sheep's clothing, he doesn't understand life as well as she does.

"That's true," Gu Baijiang sensed that the other party didn't seem to like the topic, and even seemed somewhat resistant. "When there's an opportunity, I'll have Lao San come over to pay his respects to you."

This kid has been corrupted by his wife; he's practically changing his surname to hers.

Raising a son is really stressful; there's always something to worry about.

"That's how it is to be a parent. I think your eldest and second sons are quite good, and they are very filial to you. You'll have good fortune in the future." Gu Baijiang was pleased with Xu Shuanghong's flattery. "This is what they should do. Otherwise, all my years of education would have been in vain."

"Your two girls will have to be very careful when choosing husbands in the future. I may not have many other skills, but I'm good at judging people, so I can help you with some advice."

"Thank you very much then," Xu Shuanghong lowered her eyes. This old man, doesn't he know his own character? Someone like you can still help pick a good candidate.

Now they still need him to climb up to a powerful figure, and Xu Shuanghong doesn't want her two daughters to be too dazzling right now. "Speaking of which, An Tong is really lucky. I suppose Lord Gu has already chosen a good husband for her, right?"

"Sigh, I thought the child was still young and there was no rush, but I didn't expect the family to have such a change. I don't know if the child will be able to live up to my expectations in the future."

Gu Baijiang had a sudden realization: could it be that Xu Shuanghong wasn't after him, but rather had even greater ambitions?

Thinking of the two girls' looks, Gu Baijiang wasn't so nervous. Although they had a certain charm, they couldn't compare to An Tong in terms of beauty.

"That's a pity, it's been delayed," Xu Shuanghong knew that if she asked any further questions, the other party wouldn't say anything more, so she started talking about other topics.

With Xu Shuanghong by his side, Gu Baijiang was no longer as gloomy as before, and occasionally let out a hearty laugh.

Gu Kaiping and the others felt a little uneasy after hearing this.

Even if Xu Huizhen had many flaws, she was still their mother. How long has it been since she left? And yet Gu Baijiang is already fawning over others.

Liu Yun's expression darkened further. The Gu family's fortunes had changed, and she should prepare accordingly.

Xu Yulan took several deep breaths. She had been holding back for a long time. She felt that Gu Baijiang was betraying his aunt.

The Gu family said they couldn't take concubines, but that didn't include mistresses or second wives.

If Gu Baijiang remarries, will his son follow suit?
Thinking of this, she felt a chill run down her spine. Recalling her aunt's tragic state, she felt that it was her own future.

Having figured all this out, he disregarded his aunt's grievances and hurriedly found Liu Yun, pulling her aside.

"What are you doing now?" Liu Yun was getting impatient. She was already annoyed enough, and Xu Yulan was just making things worse.

“Sister-in-law, look at that old darling, she does nothing but follow around our father-in-law. If we let her continue like this, we’ll have our mother-in-law putting pressure on us again.”

Liu Yun said, "This is my father-in-law's business, what can we say?"

"Sister-in-law, you're really confused. Have you forgotten how Mother passed away?"

Liu Yun raised an eyebrow at her, "Of course she was injured and couldn't get timely treatment before she passed away."

“Sister-in-law, this is not right. At a time like this, you are still pretending to be stupid with me. You were there at the time. Father-in-law has already set a bad example for everyone. He sent my aunt away, and now there is another woman to add fragrance to the room. Do you think our husband will have any thoughts about this?”

(End of this chapter)