Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 732 - 568 Mrs. Wang

The man hurriedly stepped forward to support him, "Brother-in-law! You need to be careful. You are the master, why didn’t you call me to help you off the carriage?"

Gu Chengyi grinned, "Shunzi! You’re quite considerate. You don’t have to worry about your sister’s matter; do you think I wouldn’t take responsibility? I have it all figured out!"

Gu Chengyu found these words a bit strange. However, he didn’t dwell on it and instead focused his gaze on Gu Chengyi.

Gu Chengyi doesn’t have much time left!

His steps were unsteady, his complexion sallow, and he looked much thinner than before. His eyes were somewhat clouded, lips drained of color, indicating excessive indulgence.

Gu Chengyu, who knew a bit of Qihuang Skill, noticed that Gu Chengyi’s health was severely depleted. His previous illness wasn’t cured, and his reckless behavior was seriously shortening his lifespan.

This was suicidal behavior! Was he tired of living too long?

Gu Chengyu shook his head and watched Gu Chengyi help a woman off the carriage.

He was dumbstruck. Who was this woman?

Mrs. Li was the last to get off, and the three acted very intimately. Gu Chengyi’s arm was affectionately linked with those of the two women, and they giggled as they headed to the west wing.

"Husband, you’re back?" Wang Yue emerged from the house, holding the unsteady young Chang. She had heard Gu Chengyi speaking.

The two groups met head-on, and Mrs. Li covered her mouth with a handkerchief, laughing, "Sister! We’ve gained a new sister."

Though Mrs. Li’s eyes were smiling, they contained a blaze of anger. Her cousin was shameless, and the one before her was no better.

Wang Yue glanced at the girl still wearing the maiden’s hairstyle—a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years.

She looked generous yet delicate, with a pure appearance that seemed pitiful.

She had most of her body pressed against Gu Chengyi, and even though the girl seemed light, Wang Yue noticed a slight wobble in Gu Chengyi’s legs.

She sneered inwardly, a little seductress! Just like her cousin, always flirting with men.

Gu Chengyu recalled who this woman was; she must be Mrs. Li’s cousin.

Tsk tsk! Truly eye-opening, even without a name or title, she’s brazenly clinging to Gu Chengyi’s arm in broad daylight. Her shamelessness must be well-practiced.

"Aunt Wang!" Mrs. Wang let go of Gu Chengyi’s arm and gracefully bowed forward.

She didn’t want to call Wang Yue sister; her aim wasn’t to be a concubine. Did they think she’d stoop to her cousin’s level?

Her cousin was a watching door widow, while she was an unengaged young girl, thus her status was higher.

Though her cousin was pretty, she believed herself to be far prettier.

Looking at the large courtyard, her cousin had always bragged about Gu Chengyi’s wealth. Although a bit exaggerated, who didn’t know the Gu Family of Shangling Village?

The Gu Family had an official in their midst, running a soap business with money to spare.

Since Gu Chengyi divorced, he hadn’t remarried. Her cousin’s status was unsuitable, but that didn’t mean she was unsuitable.

Gu Chengyu, from the window, watched the woman greeting Wang Yue and shook his head; her greeting was clumsy, likely just mimicry.

She appeared to come from a small household, without the essence of a large family’s upbringing. Considering Mrs. Li’s cousin stayed at her home, surely their household wasn’t in good condition.

But coming from a small household, she still aspired for grandness; her ambitions were evidently high!

A call of "Aunt Wang" made Wang Yue reevaluate her, sensing the household wouldn’t be peaceful.

"Is this young Chang? So adorable!"

Wang Yue reached with her handkerchief to pinch young Chang’s cheek, unaware her handkerchief smelled of cosmetics. Young Chang couldn’t dodge in time and sneezed loudly.

Mrs. Wang hurriedly retreated, fearing young Chang’s saliva would land on her.

This silk jacket she wore was made from fabric Gu Chengyi had just bought her, and she had taken it out painstakingly just to wear today.

Mrs. Wang’s expression of disdain caused Wang Yue’s heart to blaze with anger. Her son was just a toddler; how dirty could his saliva be?

This little seductress used to wear tattered clothes, and she dares disdain her son?

She remembered accompanying Gu Chengyi for years, only receiving three pieces of silk clothing. It’s for entertaining guests, reserved for major events.

After all these years, since Gu Chengyi got beaten, she had been taking care of him without much merit even with hardship.

At this moment, she’d had enough. Gu Chengyi never truly cared for her; there was no need to feel guilty.

Wang Yue glanced towards the room where Gu Chengyu was, noticing him standing at the window looking at them.

"Husband, your younger uncle is back." Wang Yue smiled brightly at Gu Chengyi, her tone cheerful.

Gu Chengyi, having just gained a beauty, was thrilled! But who would’ve thought the woman before him would say Gu Chengyu was back?

He had been staying at Mrs. Li’s family, engrossed with Mrs. Wang, unaware of Gu Chengyu’s return.

Gu Chengyi looked towards Gu Chengyu’s room and locked eyes with Gu Chengyu at the window.

Gu Chengyu stood at the window, hands behind his back, not calling his second brother. Since things had already fallen apart, he didn’t bother with pretense.

Gu Chengyi’s expression darkened immediately, glaring menacingly at Gu Chengyu.

Seeing Gu Chengyu’s unwavering gaze containing a hint of mockery, Gu Chengyi’s anger intensified.

Mr. Gu returned from Uncle Gu’s house and instantly saw the people standing in the courtyard.

He was puzzled. Why was there another young girl? Who was she? She seemed well-dressed.

Mrs. Wang had just wiped off invisible saliva, following Gu Chengyi’s gaze.

Upon seeing, she felt flustered. Who was this noble gentleman? How could he be so good-looking? Could this be the official Gu Chengyu of the Gu Family?

"Second son! You still know to come home?"

Mr. Gu was now infuriated whenever he saw Gu Chengyi, who never stayed home, leaving all the field work to him.

Gu Chengyi came to his senses and casually said to Mr. Gu, "I’ve only been out a few days. Just went out for some relaxation!"

Mr. Gu looked at Gu Chengyi’s indifferent attitude, feeling even more annoyed.

"And what about your field work? Even if you found someone to plant the seedlings, someone has to oversee it! Mrs. Wang is a woman; how can she face the public in the fields?"

Mr. Gu was very dissatisfied with Gu Chengyi leaving the field work to Wang Yue. Could Wang Yue oversee all those men working?

"Isn’t father there?" Gu Chengyi impatiently replied to Mr. Gu, disliking the lecturing tone whenever they met.

Mrs. Wang quickly pulled Gu Chengyi’s sleeve; he had promised her last night. Now was a good opportunity when meeting Mr. Gu.

"Father!" Mrs. Wang stepped forward, greeted, and called out to Mr. Gu.