Mr. Zhou was quite pleased. Although Gu Er didn’t achieve much, he could still see the situation clearly and didn’t simply put on airs.
"In a marriage, it’s normal to have disputes. Yuanhua has indeed been spoiled, and we didn’t realize it. We only wished for you two to be well together, and without this happening. It seems we’ve been negligent. Rest assured, your grandmother has already spoken to her and will have a good talk with Yuanhua, so she can curb her temperant in the future." Mr. Zhou’s deanor towards Gu Er beca increasingly congenial.
After exchanging a few more courtesies, Mr. Zhou then had soone lead Gu Er to the backyard. By the ti Gu Er reached the backyard, Mrs. Zhou Sr. had been talking to Yuanhua for a long while, explaining the current situation to her.
"You must not just act on your own whims now. You’ve seen it; your brother is busy with important matters. You can’t help him with it, so at least don’t drag him down. Once these matters are resolved, won’t you enjoy the benefits as well? You must control your temper and not always act high-handed, relying on your status as a princess. This could negatively affect your brother too, and if the Holy Emperor becos displeased and your brother bears the brunt, all efforts would be for naught. I’m sure you’re sensible, so I won’t elaborate. And as for Gu Er, hasn’t he always pampered you? You shouldn’t overdo it. Although he lacks titles, he was brought up pampered in the Marquis Mansion and carries the pride of a noble family. How could he not lose his temper if you keep disrespecting him?"
Princess Yuanhua nodded. Although she slept at Zhou Mansion last night, she didn’t really sleep, spending the night pondering over Gu Er’s words and accusations.
Princess Yuanhua understood that she had indeed gone too far this ti. Normally gentle in temperant, she wouldn’t have lost her temper like that otherwise.
Upon hearing her grandmother’s words, Princess Yuanhua realized even more deeply where she had gone wrong, especially since her brother’s affairs were of utmost importance.
Seeing her nod and not refute, Mrs. Zhou Sr. finally breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she truly understood. Then, hearing the maid announce the arrival of the Second Young Master, Mrs. Zhou Sr. signaled Princess Yuanhua. Although reluctant, Princess Yuanhua stood up and went to the doorway to welco Gu Er in.
"I drank too much yesterday and spoke harshly; Princess, please don’t take it to heart." Upon entering, Gu Er imdiately offered an apology.
"I was wrong for embarrassing you outside, Second Young Master." Seeing Gu Er apologize first, Princess Yuanhua let go of her discomfort and quickly offered her apology as well.
Mrs. Zhou Sr. sighed with relief and teased, "See, this is how life is—each person gives a little, and the problem is solved. Alright, alright, let’s put this matter behind us, and Yuanhua, no more temper tantrums in the future."
Princess Yuanhua agreed repeatedly.
Gu Er also sat down to chat with Mrs. Zhou Sr. Around noon, everyone at Zhou Mansion had lunch at Mrs. Zhou Sr.’s residence, and only then did Gu Er and Princess Yuanhua depart.
Sitting in the carriage, Princess Yuanhua’s temper flared again, but she didn’t dare vent on Gu Er and sat stewing alone.
Gu Er knew she would be like this, and having ntally prepared, he took a deep breath, forced a smile, and stepped forward to admit fault, "It was all my fault yesterday. I drank too much and spoke nonsense. Please don’t take it to heart. I know the Zhou Mansion is good to us and that we rely on them during difficult tis. I know I’m not ungrateful; I rember everything."
"At least you have so conscience, knowing the Zhou Mansion has always treated you well. We’ve been eating, dressing, and buying things outside these days, and it’s all on the Zhou Mansion’s account. I’m the granddaughter of the Zhou Mansion, so spending so of their East Silver Coins isn’t an issue. But you’re a man; you should support the family, but for your dignity, grandmother never flaunted it publicly and always covered the bills quietly. I’ve never ntioned it for fear of hurting your pride, but you see, you’ve been trying to reconcile with the Marquis Mansion while the old madam there doesn’t care about your pride. You should think carefully about who truly cares for you." Princess Yuanhua vented her pent-up words.
She wasn’t foolish, aware of these matters despite not speaking out. Now that Gu Er dared treat her like that, she naturally wanted him to understand and not treat her as a fool.
Gu Er imdiately understood Princess Yuanhua’s intention, "Madam, all you’ve said, I understand. As I said earlier, I know who’s good to , but isn’t it true that people only lash out at those close to them? I’m always suppressed by this—my mother doesn’t acknowledge , and I can’t manage household affairs properly here."
No man would want to bow and scrape, relying on others financially.
Growing up in the Marquis Mansion, Gu Er never suffered such grievances. Now, with many issues arising, openly people fawn over him, while secretly he’s criticized, treated like a street rat!
He’s uncomfortable internally and still has to appease Princess Yuanhua. Upon hearing the news of Sister Ning’s pregnancy, Gu Er felt he couldn’t hold on any longer, which led to his outburst at Princess Yuanhua.
As for this, Princess Yuanhua was unaware. Her argunt with Gu Er was because he visited the East Mansion, and with things as they were, she couldn’t ask why he went there, especially since he didn’t stay long.
Still, Princess Yuanhua instinctively knew it wasn’t for good reasons, else why would Gu Er get drunk outside?
Jealousy consud her, yet she couldn’t inquire or bring up certain matters. Although they reconciled, there was a clear chill between her and Gu Er compared to before.
Regarding Sister Yue, seeing Princess Yuanhua brought back by their father with such care despite being publicly shad, she could only sneer. Once, their father was similarly devoted to her mother, yet it didn’t ensure her mother’s happiness. Observing his timid deanor now, Sister Yue grew even more contemptuous of her father.
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