Free Web NovelChapter 239: Chapter 239: Favored Concubine
Gu Kaichen’s scalp felt a bit numb, "...It won’t be as serious as you say. We’ll definitely split the family by then."
"Then, husband, do you have any way to make money now? How much will elder brother and sister-in-law be willing to give us?
Don’t forget, it’s the confiscation of property now. Even if we can return to Shangjing, we’ll have to start all over."
Gu Kaichen wanted to say that there’s silver with his father, but he held back.
The silver from his father couldn’t be decided by him, and his elder brother also wouldn’t allow him to take more. There’s no exact figure on how much property is there with his father—it was unknown.
Now the Third Prince is watching like a tiger eyeing its prey, likely targeting this sum of silver. How much would be left in hand in the end?
"Hiss," Gu Kaichen felt his dream of indulgence shattered instantly. He knew his limitations, and he feared he wouldn’t be able to become an official in his lifetime; every silver he had would need to be meticulously calculated for him to live a good life.
Although he was once the son of the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War, occasionally he had silver notes, but it wouldn’t exceed fifty taels, which his mother secretly subsidized. But now, the head of the house would be sister-in-law, or perhaps stepmother; wanting to live like before was impossible.
"Husband," Xu Yulan leveraged the situation and took the fifty taels of silver notes and several taels of fragmented silver left from his arms, "it’s just this little silver. It’s tough to support our family of three. Husband, think carefully."
Gu Kaichen squatted on the ground holding his head, having no choice but to accept a reality: he was a pauper now, no energy for romance. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
"Madam, what should we do now? I’ve held her already. With Mrs. Xu’s relationship with father, I surely can’t escape—must be responsible.
But I promise you, I’ll only take one concubine, and won’t dare to do so in the future." But ultimately, desire prevailed.
Xu Yulan took a deep breath, understanding Gu Kaichen’s temper, opposing him would only make him more stubborn; now that he somewhat understood, she could only work the issue.
"That’s why I said earlier you fell off the carriage protecting the other person? To Miss Fan, that’s a lifesaving grace, not a lecherous act trying to take advantage."
Gu Kaichen slowly straightened his back, seeming to be true.
Xu Yulan, "It’s said lifesaving grace, it’s reciprocated by offering oneself in marriage; if spread, it’s indeed a nice talk."
Seeing Gu Kaichen nodded there, Xu Yulan suppressed her inner disgust and continued, "Besides offering oneself for lifesaving grace, one can also become a slave or maidservant..."
"That’s not acceptable; Mrs. Xu surely wouldn’t agree." Why keep an untouchable maidservant?
"Husband, you’re truly foolish. Keeping her by your side, besides being a concubine, can also be a maid.
This way, you won’t break the rules set by father, becoming a family sinner, nor need to support her like a concubine with monthly silver and standards."
Gu Kaichen, after such analysis, thought it really was the case.
Not far away, the mother-daughter of the main family listened quietly with a different expression; this was Xu Yulan they knew?
Such quick thinking, really as she said, would be the best result for the Gu Family.
Especially for Xu Yulan, since Fan Mei Bao was just a maidservant, easily manipulated by her.
"It’s not that simple," Liu Yun muttered to herself; Xu Shuanghong surely wouldn’t allow it, and Fan Mei Bao wasn’t a fool.
Gu Antong, "It’s what Second Aunt should worry about."
Liu Yun shook her head, "This isn’t just your Second Aunt’s business; I can’t just look on coldly."
Gu Antong went silent, understanding her mother’s concerns; but only Grandfather could truly decide the matter.
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At this moment, Gu Kaiyuan had no time to mind this side. Several members from the escort agencies and hired fighters were injured, but luckily with thick clothing and medication, it was not serious.
The wolves left by them, some deft ones, had already started skinning and cutting meat, planning to feast on these wolves.
Bai Suihe noticed the noise from the Gu Family side but quickly calmed down, so she paid it no mind. freēwebnovel.com
No one had the mood to sleep tonight, working until dawn, even without others prodding, they started the journey.
Everyone couldn’t wait to leave this troublesome place, far away from the wolf packs.
The Gu Family’s matter quietly let them settle internally, not gaining news until midday the next day.
"You said father agreed?" Bai Suihe was surprised but felt it should be.
"Yes, now there’s an additional concubine in the second house." Gu Kaiyuan coldly laughed, "Initially, sister-in-law and second sister-in-law set the other as a maid position, didn’t expect my dear father self-slap, wouldn’t wrong their family, setting her as a prominent concubine."
Bai Suihe remembered in the book taking a concubine should be after returning to Shangjing, didn’t expect this early move.
"With our current status, can we take a concubine?"
"Certainly not, it’s just an oral agreement now, but as long as not registered, no one will care."
Bai Suihe raised her thumb, "The Gu Family is truly proficient in exploiting loopholes."
"Expert?" Gu Kaiyuan was not surprised by new terms from Bai Suihe but curious about this term, seemingly mocking and contemptuous.
Bai Suihe, "An expert, that’s talent, refers to someone with profound knowledge and experience in certain fields, indisputably regardless of right or wrong—does the term fit?"
Gu Kaiyuan thought it truly described the ability to find loopholes, indeed Gu Baijiang’s specialty.
"Xu Shuanghong agreed?" Bai Suihe felt Xu Shuanghong aimed at Gu Baijiang; was sending her daughter out intentional?
"Agree or not, it’s helpless," Gu Kaiyuan had no sympathy for the Fan sisters, "heard at the time two rolled out the carriage together, so many people saw it, with skin contact, hard for her to find a decent family if not with Gu Kaichen."
Bai Suihe felt uncomfortable hearing Gu Kaiyuan talk smoothly about it, "It’s just skin contact; didn’t actually do something?
Once left here, who knows this matter?
And could it be your second brother set it up? He’s ruining an innocent girl."
Gu Kaiyuan perceived Bai Suihe’s anger, quickly soothed, "We don’t meddle in their affairs; might as well be a mutual game fit together."
Bai Suihe, "Do you think having skin contact means enjoying the beauty of both worlds?"
Gu Kaiyuan, no longer foolish, reacted instantly, filled with survival desire, "I don’t know about others, no other woman will use this trick on me."
