novelden Chapter 169 Wife
Chapter 169 Wife
On the second day, Zhao Qiqi went out to inquire about Gu Fanggui's itinerary and waited at the door of Miss Fu's house. She felt that the last time Gu Yansui couldn't see anyone, it was probably because Miss Fu deliberately blocked him.
When Gu Fanggui's carriage appeared at the door, Zhao Qiqi stopped the carriage and said to the people in the carriage: "Master Gu, I have something here that may help you recover your memory. Can I get in the carriage and talk in detail?"
He probably thought about it for a while before agreeing.
Zhao Qiqi sat in the seat farthest from him: "Sir, Miss Fu had many complaints about your recognition of your kinship before. Of course, she was afraid that you would be deceived, but after all, this is a private matter between us. Why don't we let the carriage go around and I will talk to you in the carriage."
Gu Fanggui agreed to Zhao Qiqi's request and asked, "I wonder what Madam Zhao is talking about?"
"My Lord, you mentioned a piece of clothing with the Chinese character Gu embroidered on it before. I was illiterate before, so I embroidered it crookedly. Now I know how to read, and the characters are different. So I didn't recognize you directly with the characters. My son found a piece of clothing with the Chinese character Gu embroidered on it when he returned to the village, and brought it to you."
As Zhao Qiqi spoke, he took the clothes out of the bag slowly, straightened them out, and placed the word "Gu" on the top.
"There must be few people who have seen the dress that the lord has worn. Even if someone has seen it, I don't have the ability to bribe them." She wanted to tell him that all the evidence was in front of him, and whether to believe it or not was up to him.
"My Lord, is it the same?"
Gu Fanggui looked at the person in front of him, his breathing became a little nervous, and then he remembered something, his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he said in a low and hoarse voice: "I know, but you have to give me some time for this matter."
"Yes, I understand. If you have time, you may come to our store or go to Gujia Village. Maybe you can regain your memory." After completing the task smoothly, Zhao Qiqi felt relieved. After all, she gave an explanation to Mrs. Gu and the children.
"You... don't have to call yourself a commoner in front of me."
Gu Fanggui’s meaning was very clear. The words were the same. He also believed that he was Gu Lin, but he just needed some time and space to deal with these things.
"Yes, if there is no time, I will leave first."
Although she changed her self-titled name, Zhao Qiqi still treated him like a commoner treating an official. She was not Zhao Qiqi, and naturally not Gu Lin's wife.
Before Gu Fanggui could say anything, Zhao Qiqi got off the carriage, and the carriage just arrived at the door of the milk tea shop.
Zhao Qiqi guessed that Gu Fanggui had already believed in his heart that he was Gu Lin, so he paid attention to these things.
"Hey, isn't this the county magistrate's carriage? Zhao Qiqi, you actually came down from here? No wonder he sided with you in court last time. It turns out that you two have had a private affair for a long time! How shameless!"
He Honglian appeared opposite Zhao Qiqi without anyone knowing when.
When Zhao Qiqi heard He Honglian's slander, his face instantly darkened. "He Honglian, stop slandering me! Lord Gu and I are innocent. There is nothing shameful about what you said."
At this time, Gu Fanggui in the carriage frowned when he heard what He Honglian said. He lifted the curtain, got off the carriage, and looked at He Honglian fiercely. "He Honglian, do you know what crime it is to slander an official of the imperial court for having an affair with a commoner woman? Zhao Qiqi is my first wife, how can I allow you to talk nonsense here."
He Honglian was shocked. How could it be possible? Could it be that these two people wanted to cover up something, so they lied to her?
She sneered, "Master Gu is really good at lying! Who doesn't know about your engagement with Miss Fu? And now you are getting close to a married woman. Can an official of the imperial court do this?"
She had the confidence to say these words because she firmly believed that Gu Fanggui was definitely deceiving her.
"Ms. Fu is my benefactor, nothing else. If rumors can make you so confident, then why not see if you can still do so in court!"
Gu Fanggui's attitude was so resolute that He Honglian gradually turned from disbelief to suspicion.
"Gu Fanggui!"
Miss Fu ran to him with tears in her eyes, "Gu Fanggui, you really don't have any feelings for me? How could you ignore my sincerity towards you in the past?"
Fu Wanyi's servants had already brought Gu Fang back to the Fu Mansion, and told her that Zhao Qiqi got on the carriage halfway.
She chased here just to ask Zhao Qiqi for an explanation, but she never expected to hear those words. Nothing else, her heart was broken.
I had followed him here at all costs, and even used my father's official position and my own reputation to build momentum for him. Now, he had exposed all of it with just a few casual words.
Looking at this scene, He Honglian was extremely panicked. She could offend a wealthy merchant, such as Zhao Qiqi now, but she really could not offend a newly appointed official.
"Sir, I was wrong. Please forgive me this time, for I am Qiqi's brother and sister-in-law." She didn't dare to say it. If she said it, she was also his brother and sister-in-law, so he couldn't hold it against her!
By the way, she is also his brother and sister-in-law. She came to the street today to find a shop to open a restaurant. As long as she uses the name of County Magistrate Gu, why should she be afraid of not getting the upper hand?
Now, all the worry and fear on her face disappeared, and she knelt somewhat willingly. As long as she could establish a relationship, kneeling didn't matter.
More and more people were watching around. The street was already busy, and if it continued like this, it would be very detrimental to Gu Fanggui's career.
"Get out! Get out of here, you stupid bitch!"
It was actually Old Madam Gu who came out with a broom and hit He Honglian. Of course she had to dodge. Old Madam Gu was very old and still very strong. It was obvious that she was using heavy blows. The old madam had heard about this shameless troublemaker from Gu Xiaohua a long time ago.
In addition, she was even more angry because her son's reputation had been offended. "You came to our shop to play tricks on us and try to cheat us out of our money. Now you are causing trouble at the door. Are you trying to drive all our customers away? Get out of here or I'll beat you up!"
Old Madam Gu was indeed smart. She didn't mention her son's affairs at all. After driving the man away, she looked at Fu Wanyi fiercely.
The eldest lady even forgot to cry and waved her hands repeatedly: "No, I...I'm not here to cause trouble."
She quickly took the servants away. She knew that this person was most likely Gu Fanggui's mother... No matter what, she couldn't make trouble with the old lady.
Besides, this is not a place for conversation. Even if I am angry now, I am reluctant to ruin Gu Fanggui's reputation."