My rigid, jealous husband has fallen for me, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

Chapter 127 The Heart of a Loving Brother

"I know, but..."

Even before Gu Peiyan could finish her explanation, Wei Dongning could guess that someone would disagree.

Unexpectedly, both of her aunt's children disagreed.

Xiao Wu thoughtfully explained to Wei Dongning, "Those two children have inherited their father's selfishness perfectly. Neither of them wants to take responsibility for supporting their former uncle after the divorce. They're afraid he'll leech off them."

Wei Dongning put herself in her shoes and thought about what she would do if she were in that situation.

If her aunt were her mother, she would wish she could pull her out of this misery as soon as possible.

Then try to scheme against your scumbag father, ideally getting him killed in the casino.

It was a way of venting my mother's anger.

However, Wei Dongning could understand their thinking: "If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be punished by heaven and earth."

In order to ensure his current stable life, he has to sacrifice his mother, who has always been making sacrifices.

Gu Peiyan was silent for a moment: "I also want to discuss this with you."

It's not a notification, it's a discussion.

Wei Dongning is the current matriarch of the Gu family, and she has the right to make decisions on all matters, big and small, within the household.

If she doesn't agree, they will arrange for her aunt to stay in the outer courtyard first.

But Wei Dongning gave Gu Peiyan a pleasant surprise: "If you've met the wrong person, you should cut your losses as soon as possible. Why do we need to discuss it? The Gu family is Aunt's maternal family, so I have no reason not to welcome her. When do you and Father plan to bring Aunt back?"

"Let's do it in the next couple of days."

Both he and his father wanted to bring their aunt back as soon as possible.

If we drag it out, no one can say for sure what might happen.

"Alright, I'll send someone to prepare an empty courtyard tomorrow. Aunt can move in as soon as she returns."

"A-Ning, thank you." Gu Peiyan looked sincerely into Wei Dongning's eyes.

The last time she told him, "It's so good to have you," he felt the same way again.

Wei Dongning scratched her head sheepishly.

In reality, she wasn't as great as Gu Peiyan imagined.

If the Gu family lived in a small courtyard house, she definitely wouldn't have agreed so readily.

At most, helping them find a courtyard that's currently rented out would be more than enough.

But the reality is that the Gu family's courtyard is large enough to support one more aunt, and they can all manage to keep each other undisturbed.

As long as it doesn't affect her life, she won't mind.

Just like what she said to Xiao Wu earlier, she is actually selfish.

Gu Peiyan pulled her into his arms and placed a restrained yet gentle kiss on her forehead: "Thank you."

Wei Dongning clicked her tongue softly, stepped out of his embrace, and, under his questioning gaze, boldly and passionately pressed her lips to his.

Her actions didn't scare Gu Peiyan, but Xiao Wu was so startled she almost jumped up: "You should have given me a heads-up! I hadn't even had time to block them, how come you guys are already kissing?"

Aunt Gu Peiyan was taken home three days later.

Wei Dongning witnessed firsthand how much effort Gu Song and Gu Peiyan had put in over the past three days.

The only time Gu Song ever abused his power was when he helped his sister get the divorce papers.

Fortunately, the final result was not bad.

On the day her aunt was brought back to the Gu family, Wei Dongning specially ordered a large table of delicious food from a restaurant and had it delivered to the Gu residence to celebrate her aunt's escape from suffering.

Seeing that her niece-in-law had no complaints about her arrival, the aunt burst into tears, holding her hand and thanking her repeatedly: "A-Ning, thank you."

She was blinded by the pretense he put on when she was young, and despite the objections of her parents and brothers, she insisted on marrying him.

Now we have to swallow our pride and beg them to take us in.

Aunt Gu Shuang felt really bad.

"Aunt, we're family, so let's not stand on ceremony. Just settle down here and relax. The bad days are over, and every day from now on will be a good day." Wei Dongning patted her hand lightly twice.

Gu Shuang is the same age as Bai Suyun, but because of her husband, she looks several years older than Bai Suyun.

Even their hands were rough.

Wei Dongning sighed softly.

She can't even imagine those hard times now.

The news that Gu Shuang had settled down in the Gu family could not be kept from Wei Liangzhe.

Before attending the morning court session the next day, Wei Liangzhe gave Gu Song a disdainful look as he sized him up.

A disdainful snort escaped his nostrils: "As expected, a scholar is utterly useless. He can't even protect his own sister from being wronged. If I were you, I'd just find a block of tofu and smash my head against it."

Surprisingly, Gu Song didn't immediately clash with Wei Liangzhe.

He felt that Wei Liangzhe's words did make some sense.

If he were a military general, it might be easier to resolve the situation at this point.

There's no need to waste brains plotting against that ex-brother-in-law who's only good at bullying his own family.

He should have just tied the person up in a place where they wouldn't be discovered, hung them up, and beaten them.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Wei Liangzhe frowned.

Was this person provoked by what he just said?

When did he become so emotionally fragile?

Wei Liangzhe hesitated, wondering if he should apologize to him after all.

No one could remain calm so quickly after such a major incident involving their sister.

Then Gu Song spoke up firmly: "Could we borrow two people from Lord Wei?"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what he had done was not enough to vent his anger, but he simply did not have the physical strength to carry out the plan.

Since there are readily available candidates, and they are even related by marriage, why not make use of them?

When Wei Liangzhe was young, he did quite a few things like blindfolding people and beating them up.

So the moment Gu Song spoke, he realized what he was about to do.

Given their bitter rivalry, he wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.

But things are different now.

An imperial edict from the emperor brought the two families together.

Besides, he also has a younger sister.

therefore.

"Wait for me at the palace gate after court."

When the news that the man surnamed Tang had been beaten reached the Gu residence, Wei Dongning stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

"You're saying it was someone my father arranged?" Wei Dongning looked at Xiao Wu incredulously. "Did that guy surnamed Tang offend my father?"

Xiao Wu shook his head: "No. Gu Peiyan's father was in charge of planning, and your father was in charge of finding people to carry it out."

"When did the two of them shake hands and make up?"

"The hearts of brothers are truly pitiful."

Xiao Wu sighed deeply, feigning maturity.

Then, under Wei Dongning's extremely imposing gaze, he revealed the entire plan of these two living fathers.

Wei Dongning remained silent for a long time after hearing this.

But it was not surprising at all.

If the Emperor treats the Consort badly, given Wei Liangzhe's temperamental nature, he might actually go and fight the Emperor to the death.

Even if it was his brother who he had grown up with.

Even if he is the emperor, the supreme ruler.

Wei Liangzhe always had only one principle in mind: his family members must not be bullied by others.

When Wei Dongning told Gu Shuang the news, Gu Shuang's tears fell again.

She wasn't one to cry easily, and she persevered even through those difficult days.

But now she really couldn't hold back anymore.

"Auntie, don't cry. This is karma for his evil deeds."