My Sister Insisted on Swapping Marriages, and I Became a Marchioness Instead

Chapter 172: Chapter 172: He’s No Good Either

Because of this selfishness, Qin Yuan lowered her head, avoiding Gu Jinghui’s eyes.

It looked as if she was admitting her mistake.

Marquis Gu, having expressed his anger, grievance, and dissatisfaction, said with his hands behind his back, ”You’ve made such a mistake, and you show no sign of remorse?”

Qin Yuan replied, ”Husband, husband, husband.”

Gu Jinghui frowned, ”Is that all?”

Qin Yuan leaned closer, tugged at his sleeve, and said, ”Husband, please don’t be angry, alright?”

Gu Jinghui’s sharp brows and eyes subtly curved, suppressing his smile, but maintaining a serious expression, ”Say, were you jealous earlier, just like a duck with its stubborn beak? Did you not look in the mirror to see your face turned dark? Were you afraid I would get along with Princess Fu Yun? But your jealousy is justified, for I am a renowned handsome man of this dynasty. The young ladies admiring this Marquis can form a line from Dingbei Marquis Mansion to outside Yongding Gate.”

Qin Yuan, annoyed, replied outright following his words, ”Yes, yes, yes, so please don’t blame me for being jealous, alright? You are wise and courageous, seeing through Princess Fu Yun’s ploy. In the future, you should stay far away from her.”

”Hmm, now that you say this, I’m not angry anymore,” Marquis Gu couldn’t help but break into a broad smile, his eyes crinkling into slits.

Qin Yuan felt both annoyed and amused.

At this moment, Marquis Gu’s cold brows, sharp jawline, and rebellious demeanor carried an inexplicable hint of silliness, yet he remained handsome.

Qin Yuan thought, no matter how Marquis Gu acts, she loves looking at this face.

Following his lead would save her the trouble of coaxing him.

See how well he manages to coax himself.

After their little commotion, Gu Jinghui remembered someone outside waiting for a response. He lazily called the servant in and instructed, ”Tell the people outside to shout that the Dingbei Marquis is grateful for Princess Fu Yun’s concern, everything is fine in the mansion, she can be at ease.”

The servant took the order and left.

Gu Jinghui said proudly to Qin Yuan, ”I think my response was quite appropriate, wasn’t it?”

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, ”Appropriate.”

Though one wonders what Princess Fu Yun will think upon hearing this.

Their relationship seemed to grow closer after this disturbance.

Meanwhile, Princess Fu Yun received the message and was momentarily lost, then cried in anguish, ”Third Brother Gu didn’t even write me a letter to avoid suspicion to this extent. Can it be that his wife is still jealous at such a time? Seriously, how can a daughter of a minor official be worthy of Third Brother Gu?”

Perhaps because she was too upset, Princess Fu Yun disregarded her composure entirely.

Prince Qi, who was waiting for the message with her, frowned, interpreting another meaning from Gu Jinghui’s actions.

Gu Jinghui was signaling that he wasn’t close to him.

Dozens of times, he had mentioned his friendship with Marquis Gu in various occasions, creating a facade of private, frequent interactions with Gu Jinghui, only to have it shattered.

Had he known, he wouldn’t have gone along with Princess Fu Yun’s request to send a message.

”Gu Jinghui has been sealing the mansion for many days without panic. If it were someone else, they would be moved by such goodwill, even without intention. But Gu Jinghui, indeed he’s hard-hearted, like a blockhead,” Prince Qi, somewhat incredulous, mused, ”Could this Doctor Li from Renhe Hall really have some abilities?”

The last time Qin Yuan insisted on going to Renhe Hall for diagnosis, he found it puzzling. Then he speculated, maybe Qin Yuan was frightened and chose the most convenient doctor in her panic.

Yet maybe this Doctor Li truly had some skill.

Prince Qi pinched his fingers, furrowing his brows in deep thought.

Princess Fu Yun shook her head, sobbing, indicating she didn’t know.

”Wipe the tears from your face,” Prince Qi took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it to his sister, looking down at Princess Fu Yun seated on the embroidery stool, saying faintly, ”He’s not worth your distress.”

Prince Qi, dressed in a moon-white regular dress, stood elegantly aloof, seemingly never losing composure.

Princess Fu Yun stifled her tears, took the handkerchief, and wiped her eyes, saying, ”Third Brother Gu saved my life, also he’s so handsome, a great hero terrifying the Yelv Family, and so loyal and responsible, how could he not be worth it?”

Prince Qi couldn’t help but laugh, ”He’s just a martial artist, clueless in appreciating beauty, never understanding why you girls are always so bewitched by a man’s appearance.”

Princess Fu Yun, indignant, stood up, crying, ”He cares about the world, and besides, at that time there was only him left among Dingbei Marquis Mansion who could go to battle, just for ancestral glory, he couldn’t indulge in romance.”

If Gu Jinghui had married earlier, they’d have no chance now with children.

Prince Qi frowned and watched as Princess Fu Yun cried another handkerchief wet before saying, ”Don’t forget what I’ve told you before, he’s not a romantic, and moreover, you tested him at Dazao Temple as well, and he’s always praising his wife outside, don’t you understand why?”

Seeing Princess Fu Yun growing more distressed, Prince Qi’s face turned colder, ”If your heart’s tied to him, you’ll only find sorrow. Father feels guilty towards Mother and me, thus cherishes you more. You should seize this moment to find a prince consort, before Ninth Princess beats you to it.”

Princess Fu Yun, enraged, threw the handkerchief into his arms.

Prince Qi, who loves cleanliness, avoided it hastily, stepping back several steps with a pale face, looking at her with dissatisfaction.

Princess Fu Yun cried out, ”Can I control my heart? I’m not like you, willing to sacrifice everything for that position.”

Prince Qi, also angered, scolded, ”What do you think of him? Back then, he was engaged to the Yao family’s daughter, they grew up together. When his fiancée fell ill and never recovered, he refused to marry again, spending all those years at the Northern Border not returning. You think he’s loyal and righteous, but it’s because his fiancée was harmed by him.”

After saying this, Prince Qi felt regret and shut his mouth.

Princess Fu Yun, shocked, covered her mouth, ceasing her sobs at once, but occasional hiccups broke through.

The siblings said nothing for a long time, until Prince Qi softened his voice, ”Don’t blame brother for being angry. We are tied together, only by obtaining that position can we live well. I’ve analyzed the pros and cons for you so much, hadn’t you also thought it through already? Why let him stir your mind again, especially since he doesn’t care about you at all.”

Princess Fu Yun was equally remorseful, spoke in a hushed voice, ”I was only thinking he voluntarily sealed the mansion, unaware of the dangers it might bring, having just returned from slaughter on the battlefield, now suffering again. I...”

For a woman in love, what sense can be made?

She understood everything, but still felt pain and sorrow.

Prince Qi coldly said, ”You needn’t be upset for this. Gu Jinghui was once told about his fate when young, even if you and I died, he might not.”