The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

Guards holding torches walked far ahead, and the bright moonlight poured down, illuminating the stone road beneath their feet clearly.

Not to mention, Gu Jinchu was holding an exquisite, small octagonal palace lantern in his hand, and the faint and warm light illuminated the small room.

Jiang Nansheng walked side by side with her, and by slightly lowering his head, he could see her eyes sparkling with bright stars.

He asked softly, "Do you know what kind of situation you will face if I don't come here in person and the news of what happened in the Gu family spreads?"

Gu Jinchu stopped when he heard that, and Bai Zhi and Jiang Fei behind him also stopped when they saw that.

Jiang Fei took two steps back, his eyes fell on the lantern pole in Bai Zhi's hand, and he reached out and touched it lightly.

Bai Zhi stared at him with vigilance, thinking to herself: This person makes no sound when he walks, he is obviously a martial artist with extraordinary skills.

However, so what?

She cannot retreat and must always stay by the young lady's side!

He stared at Jiang Fei without fear but with caution.

Jiang Fei frowned slightly and had to take a few steps back silently.

Gu Jinchu sighed deeply: "Since these dirty things have been known to Lord Jiang, there is no need for me to continue hiding them."

"My grandparents are all here today. If my mother encounters any difficulties, it will be better for her to have someone to support her instead of facing it alone in the future."

Hearing her say this, Jiang Nansheng couldn't help but feel distressed.

She only wanted to help her mother escape from the hell of the Gu family, but she never considered whether she, an unengaged girl, would be affected in her reputation if she interfered in the messy affairs in the back house and the news spread.

A gust of night wind blew by, and some fallen leaves slowly drifted down and landed on Jiang Nansheng's shoulder.

Gu Jinchu was a little distracted for a moment and subconsciously stretched out her hand to grab the leaf. However, before she touched it, she saw Jiang Nansheng raised his arm and held it tightly.

This sudden scene left Bai Zhi, who was standing behind him, stunned.

Seeing that his young lady did not resist, he was about to step forward, but then he silently withdrew his foot.

Jiang Nansheng walked out holding Gu Jinchu's hand tightly. His voice was low and seemed to be able to soothe people's hearts.

"What happened in the Gu family's backyard ends here. The people I brought with me will remain silent, and even Jinyiwei Qin Lang will not let any news leak out."

"It's obvious that Mrs. Gu didn't know about what happened today."

"Offspring are extremely important to a family. Above you is not only your mother, but also the Zheng family's madam..."

Gu Jinchu silently felt the warmth coming from his palm. Her mother had also said these words to her.

Not far ahead was the main gate of the Gu family, and a green-curtained carriage with a Danglu on its head had already been quietly waiting there.

In the pitch-black night, only the guards on both sides held torches, and the jumping orange flames swayed in the night wind.

Jiang Nansheng slowly let go of her hand, looked at her deeply, and said softly: "Go back, I just want to tell you not to be too nervous."

Gu Jinchu looked up at him. The crimson official uniform on his body fluttered in the wind, making a rustling sound.

"Master Jiang, my mother is going to divorce my father. The Gu family is in such a bad shape..."

Jiang Nansheng lowered his eyes and looked at her and smiled, "So even in this situation, you can still keep your original intention unchanged. It shows that your mother and Mrs. Zheng are teaching you with all their heart."

Gu Jinchu's original intention was to let him know the gap between them. After hearing his words, warmth welled up in his eyes. Even when facing the most embarrassing moments, he had never felt so uncomfortable.

He bent down and whispered, "It's getting late, so I won't see you off, Master Jiang."

......

After the ferocious-looking soldiers holding swords left, the courtyard was suddenly mostly empty.

The sadness in Zheng's heart had long been replaced by determination, as her parents, brothers and family were all by her side.

Qin Lang just told her that it was Chu Jie'er who passed the message to him, and that there were so many people behind her protecting her.

Zheng asked the servants who had not committed any mistakes to go down. When they returned to their respective courtyards, they found that the entire Gu family was guarded by guards.

Those who had just cried bitterly in front of the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple and sobbed about their crimes were still kneeling on the bluestone slabs in the yard.

The night wind blew over them, and the dense sweat on their bodies made them shiver again.

Gu Huanian stood there, and when he finally came to his senses, he staggered and almost fell to the ground.

Zhang Shun, who was standing beside him, supported his arm and whispered, "Master... I'm still waiting for your decision..."

After hearing this, Gu Huanian remained silent for a long time. Looking at the tense atmosphere in the main hall, he raised his leg and walked inside.

Gu Jinchu saw the front door of the Gu family slowly close and finally lock. He turned around and said to Bai Zhi beside him: "Don't tell mother and grandmother what you just saw."

Bai Zhi lowered her head and responded.

The master and servant walked towards Cuihua Courtyard in the night. When they stepped into the main hall, they saw their grandmother standing in front of their father and slapped her in the face.

Gu Huanian covered his face, tilted his head, and took two steps back before he stood still.

Although the sixth-rank Guanglu Temple Director was not considered a high-ranking official in Shengjing, no one dared to hit him easily, let alone slap him in the face in front of everyone.

Only then did Zheng Liu point at his face and curse, "Do you remember what you said when you knelt in front of the Zheng family's gate? How can someone like you be worthy of asking for a divorce? And you even brazenly said that you would withhold my Zheng family's dowry!"

With a sneer on his face, he said sarcastically: "Retribution, everything that happened to you now is retribution!"

"You guys call yourselves scholars, but all the books you read are useless!"

Zheng Liu pointed at Gu Li and the eldest wife, and there were many things she couldn't say. No matter what, Chu Jie still had to have the surname Gu...

After she finished scolding, she told her two sons and the eldest daughter-in-law, "Take your sister's dowry list and count out what belongs to her even if you don't sleep tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Li became anxious and walked over with a smile on her face, "My dear, you see Chu Jie'er hasn't been engaged yet. If this gets out... it will hinder her marriage... As her grandmother, I really can't bear to see her sad."

Gu Jinchu walked in from outside in the night and said in a cold voice: "Grandmother, are you thinking of my granddaughter at this time? Didn't you insist on divorcing my mother and withholding her dowry in the Gu family?"

The Gu family only had one madam. Old Master Zheng had been silent the whole time. When he heard his granddaughter's words, he raised his eyes and spoke in a loud voice:

"Divorce? Give Gu Huanian the guts! Go to the government office tomorrow morning to complete the divorce procedures!"

"You, the Gu family, are the one who is ashamed. You are a coward whose body was damaged by your mother, brother and concubines and who cannot bear children. You forced me, the daughter of the Zheng family, to waste so many years of my precious life on you. No matter what, it is our Zheng family's Peony who divorced you, Gu Huanian!"

"After the divorce documents are completed, all of you Gu family members must get out of this house!"