NCCnovel Chapter 8 was grounded.
Chapter 8 was grounded.
Logically, the groom's elders only need to be present when presenting the betrothal gifts.
Gu Peiyan still came along.
Because he harbored some selfish motives.
Putting aside his concern that his father and future father-in-law might easily start arguing like they would in the imperial court.
He also longed to see his young fiancée one more time.
I also returned the sachet I found to its rightful owner.
Although we spent a brief time together yesterday, I couldn't quite approve of her slightly outrageous behavior.
But that unrestrained and carefree attitude really caught his eye.
Unexpectedly, upon arriving at the Marquis's residence, they received such a wonderful surprise.
He subconsciously frowned and looked at the figure that walked in.
She reeked of alcohol and was completely unlike a proper young lady.
Thinking of the sachet in her arms, Gu Peiyan unconsciously rubbed her thumb and forefinger together.
"Well, now that the betrothal gifts have been delivered, please return."
Wei Liangzhe interrupted Gu Peiyan and Wei Dongning's "deep gaze".
Minister Gu Song had long been restless.
If it weren't for the Emperor's marriage decree that linked their two families together, he would never have been willing to step into the Marquis's mansion.
Hearing Wei Liangzhe's words about seeing the guest off, he did not hesitate at all.
She greeted Su Yizhuo, who was sitting opposite her, and then left with Gu Peiyan.
Gu Peiyan quickly glanced at Wei Dongning and followed Gu Song.
As for the sachet, he doesn't plan to return it.
When only a few of them remained in the front hall, Wei Dongning suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
With her extraordinary sixth sense, she knew she was about to be in big trouble.
Wei Dongning secretly glanced at the distance between herself and the door.
As Wei Liangzhe raised his teacup, he turned to run outside.
"Stop." Wei Liangzhe's voice came from behind the teacup.
Wei Dongning paused in her steps.
He grinned and exchanged secret signals with Su Yizhuo, hoping that he could save him.
"I'm your own sister!"
Su Yizhuo's eyes darted away: "It's a watch now."
“Blood is thicker than water!” Wei Dongning continued to gesture with her eyes.
"Kneel down."
Wei Liangzhe said in a cold voice.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was incredibly intimidating.
Wei Dongning had gotten used to his gentle way of speaking over the past few days, so she was a little scared when she first saw his cold face.
How terrifying! No wonder he was the great general who could cut off the enemy's head with a single stroke in a bloody battle with thousands of men.
A single, casual remark can feel like an overwhelming army pressing in.
It made her legs go weak.
She knelt down with a thud, pitifully calling out to Bai Suyun, "Mother~"
She had given up on Su Yizhuo.
He's already thankful he's not exaggerating the situation to make his punishment even worse.
Although Bai Suyun wanted to say something good about her, she also knew that what she had done today was inappropriate.
So he hardened his heart and refused to look at her.
Wei Dongning blinked her large, bright eyes, trying to hold back some tears.
What if my adoptive father softens when he sees my tears?
"Stop pretending. Even if His Majesty came to plead for us today, it wouldn't make a difference." Wei Liangzhe slammed his teacup down on the tea table.
The shock made Wei Dongning's small body flinch.
Even Xiao Wu was trembling in his mind: "Your dad looks so fierce, even scarier than my God dad. Good luck, Ningbao."
"Waaaaah, I'm scared too."
Wei Liangzhe said calmly, "Wei Dongning, do you know where you went wrong?"
"My daughter shouldn't have sneaked out to drink."
Wei Dongning told the truth.
In this situation, she dared not hide anything at all.
"Knowing what kind of day it is today, you still sneaked out. How do you expect me to put my old face?!"
"Dad! You're not old at all~" Wei Dongning crawled a few steps to Wei Liangzhe's side, grabbed his sleeve and said coquettishly.
She wasn't wrong.
Wei Liangzhe was in his forties, which, even in modern times, would be a prime time for him to make his mark.
"Get up, you!" Wei Liangzhe pulled the man up from the ground.
That brat, all she does when she gets into trouble is act cute.
She must have known he was soft-hearted towards her.
Wei Dongning's lips curled up slightly.
He looked smugly at Su Yizhuo.
Hey, looks like I've dodged a bullet.
Su Yizhuo couldn't help but roll his eyes at her.
The child is too young to understand that opening champagne halfway through the game is a big no-no.
as predicted.
Wei Liangzhe's next words were: "From this moment on, until your wedding, you shall stay in your own courtyard."
Upon hearing this, Wei Dongning's expression changed.
Isn't this just a disguised form of house arrest?
Her freedom.
She's like that tiny little bird, no matter how hard she tries, she can't fly high.
Su Yizhuo had to use all his strength to suppress the upward curve of his lips.
So that he wouldn't seem so gloating.
"Uncle, Aunt, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Despite Wei Dongning's murderous glare, Su Yizhuo bowed to the two people at the head of the table and said goodbye.
Wei Dongning was so angry that she wanted to pounce on him and bite him twice.
Break up!
She wants to break off all ties with Su Naonao!
Xiao Fu half-coaxed and half-dragged Wei Dongning back to her courtyard: "Miss, the Marquis is really angry today. Just go along with him for a couple of days, and he'll soften and release you in a couple of days."
Wei Dongning looked miserable: "Is my father such a soft-hearted person?"
It is said that a soft-hearted god will appear in winter.
She didn't care whether she met a kind-hearted god or not; she could only pray that her cheap father would be a little soft-hearted.
Being confined to one's home is such a miserable thing.
She hadn't even had a chance to fully experience the bustling city of Beijing before she was about to be confined to this small, square courtyard.
Wei Dongning sat cross-legged on the chaise longue.
With a worried look on his face, Xiao Fu didn't know how to comfort him.
I had no choice but to leave the room and go to the small kitchen to make her some of her favorite snacks.
There's also a hangover remedy.
"Xiao Wu, play a song."
Wei Dongning's eyes were vacant, and she couldn't muster any interest in doing anything.
What do you want to hear?
"Give me 'Tears Behind Bars'."
Nothing could be more fitting for her current mood than this song.
Background music (BGM) begins.
Wei Dongning rested her arm on her crossed legs, propped her chin up, and hummed along: "Iron gate, iron window, iron chains..."
She dared not sing too loudly, for fear that others would think she was crazy.
Listening to the song with the key changed, Xiao Wu slowly said, "Ningbao, do you know what you look like right now?"
"say."
"Like a poor little thing who goes back to her room and goes crazy after arguing with her parents, but doesn't dare to slam the door too loudly."
Wei Dongning shed a handful of bitter tears.
She wanted to be assertive, but her strength wouldn't allow it.
She's just a nobody.
When Xiao Fu came in to deliver the soup, Wei Dongning adopted a thoughtful demeanor: "Xiao Fu, is there any dog hole in the Marquis's mansion where we can sneak out?"
Xiao Fu pouted: "Miss, don't even think about it. The Marquis has already sent people to strengthen the guard over our courtyard, ensuring that not even a fly can get out."
Wei Dongning slapped her thigh, trying to stand up.
However, she had been sitting cross-legged for too long, and her legs went numb, making it impossible for her to stand. She collapsed into Xiao Fu's arms, crying, "Waaah, Xiao Fu, I'm so miserable!"
I wonder how long it will take for my cheapskate father to calm down and let her out.