My Sister Insisted on Swapping Marriages, and I Became a Marchioness Instead Chapter 544: Pride Goes Before a Fall

Marquis Gu couldn’t help but frown upon hearing this.

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "It’s quite the coincidence that you and your third brother have similar tastes in food, though it’s quite different from your Sixth Brother. Is it because both of you practice martial arts?"

Gu Baoshu thought for a mont and said, "I’m not sure about that, perhaps it’s as Third Sister-in-law said."

The frown on Marquis Gu’s face relaxed as he chuckled, "Yuan’er always knows what I like. I’ve been hungry for two days, so I need to have a good al."

Qin Yuan hurriedly instructed soone to serve the al.

Marquis Gu took the bowl and started eating, and Gu Baoshu was equally famished.

The siblings ate in silence, sweeping the dishes on the table clean as if a storm had passed.

Having only taken a few bites, Qin Yuan said, "...Have the kitchen bring up so more dishes."

Gu Baoshu said, "Third Sister-in-law, bring up so more of those at rolls, I can still eat three or four more."

Marquis Gu looked over.

Gu Baoshu glared, "I’ve only eaten as much from you, how can you be so unwilling?"

Marquis Gu said, "I also want those at rolls, bring ten."

Gu Baoshu snorted and said no more.

Observing the two siblings, Qin Yuan could only feel a headache coming on.

Later, when Gu Baoshu wanted another bowl of soup, Marquis Gu took the bowl and drank it clean to the bottom.

Gu Baoshu was annoyed and said, "Is it possible to drink , your third brother, into poverty?"

Marquis Gu said, "I just don’t want to let you drink it. You’re out horsing around outside day after day, thinking I don’t know what you’re up to just because I’m away. Why did you go out dressed like a boy today?"

Gu Baoshu said, "I did it all for Third Sister-in-law."

Qin Yuan, sowhat amused, asked, "How was it for ?"

Gu Baoshu confidently explained, "The people from the Xu family have been bullying you, so I had to stand up for my Third Sister-in-law. Besides, Brother Heng is your brother, and he risked everything to protect Mr. Qin. I couldn’t just sit by; I only lent a helping hand."

Gu Jinghui said, "You don’t need to worry, I’ve arranged for soone to keep an eye on the Qins. They didn’t show up when they saw you step in."

Gu Baoshu pleaded, "Anyway, I’m about to leave. Besides, they don’t know who I am. I’m currently using the identity of Young Master Qi Gu outside; everyone thinks I’m a pampered young son of a wealthy rchant, idle and only interested in playing gas and such. Just let have so fun."

Qin Yuan asked, "You said you promised Brother Heng to play kickball on the Mid-Autumn Festival with this identity?"

Gu Baoshu nodded, "Yes, with there, how could Brother Heng be bullied? Besides, I’m really eager to et that Xu Tang. Last ti, Xiao Dong said his moves were very treacherous, even wearing shoes with iron spikes, injuring people’s tendons. I plan to teach him a lesson."

Give Xu Tang a lesson?!

Gu Jinghui felt it wasn’t impossible and imdiately changed his mind, saying, "Your martial arts have improved sowhat recently, but be careful and never underestimate your opponents."

Gu Baoshu said, "I know. They couldn’t beat today and are planning to fight again tomorrow, likely inviting Xu Tang. When the ti cos, let Xu Tang see what I’m capable of."

Marquis Gu relaxed his tone, "Take care of it as you see fit."

Seeing that her third brother didn’t object further, Gu Baoshu was delighted. She chatted for a while longer before going to find her Sixth Brother to share the good news.

As soon as she left, Marquis Gu said, "Finally, she’s gone."

Qin Yuan chuckled, "You find her annoying now, but when she goes to study at the White Crane Academy, you’ll probably miss her."

"Ha, who would miss her? Without her, things would be a bit quieter."

Marquis Gu was indifferent.

Qin Yuan asked, "Why are you sending her to the White Crane Academy all of a sudden?"

Marquis Gu was animated, "Are you worried for the scholars at the White Crane Academy?"

Qin Yuan burst out laughing, "What kind of brother speaks of his sister like that?"

"I’m being quite gentle by saying this. She won’t suffer a loss, so I’m not reassured unless she goes out," Gu Jinghui said. "That’s also why Mother agreed."

If trouble arises, there’s always soone to clean up the ss.

Qin Yuan said, "Though Baoshu is impulsive, she’s not without so strategy. Perhaps in two years she’ll gain broader horizons and change her temperant. She says you and Mother must have sothing urgent which is why you’re sending her off to study."

Marquis Gu sighed, "Didn’t expect she could think that far."

Qin Yuan frowned, amused and annoyed, "Don’t look down on people all the ti, pride leads to a fall, don’t you know?"

This struck Marquis Gu, and after a mont, he said, "You are right. Initially, I thought Mrs. Zhao was a vulnerable widow with no support..."

Qin Yuan quickly asked, "Did you find any trace of Mrs. Zhao?"

Marquis Gu slowly shook his head.

Qin Yuan furrowed her brow, hesitating to speak. Marquis Gu then said, "Earlier, I suddenly thought of the Crown Prince. I used to think he was so frail; it would be remarkable if he lived to ascend the throne without causing trouble. Who knew Empress Lin and the Crown Prince would cause so much trouble."

Qin Yuan remained silent.

Marquis Gu continued, "Back then, Empress Lin was never taken seriously by the Forr Crown Prince and his companions... Pride leads to a fall, and I must remind myself never to underestimate anyone."

Qin Yuan cautiously asked, "Is Baoshu being sent to study related to the Crown Prince?"

Marquis Gu nodded, "Prince Qi received news that the Crown Prince’s selection of a consort has been stalled, and Empress Lin gave Princess Fuyun to Zhang Hanlin in a bid to suppress Prince Qi. But Prince Qi took this chance to ally with his relatives in Jiangxi, so Empress Lin set her sights on Baoshu."

Qin Yuan sighed, "Like a centipede, dead but not stiff, Prince Qi still has capable people in the palace."

Marquis Gu nodded and whispered, "Old Wang, Dai Sheng, and others are Prince Qi’s people."

Seeing how assertively he spoke, Qin Yuan knew Prince Qi had laid all his cards on the table with Marquis Gu, and Marquis Gu no longer deliberately distanced himself but instead ford an alliance with Prince Qi.

After a mont of contemplation, Qin Yuan also felt it was the best move for now and said, "If you always rember this, you’ll have a better chance of winning against future adversaries."

Marquis Gu stood up, stretched, and said in a weary voice, "Yuan’er, I’ve been running around for two days without sleep, and now that I’m full, I’m sleepy. I need to have a good rest, so I won’t keep you any longer."

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "Go to sleep, I’ve already asked Mo Zhu to make the bed."

Marquis Gu slightly tapped the tip of Qin Yuan’s delicate nose and said, "I know you have a lot to ask, we’ll discuss it slowly when I wake up."

Qin Yuan hurriedly pushed him, "Go and rest."

Marquis Gu didn’t move and asked, "When will you sleep?"

Qin Yuan’s face turned red, and she said, "Naturally, I’ll sleep at my usual hour. You go ahead first, I’ll co once I’m done."

Only then did Marquis Gu climb into bed, and not long after, soft snoring could be heard within the curtains.

Qin Yuan was lost in thought for a while, about to call soone, when she heard the sound of quiet sobbing outside the window.