Chapter 44

Zhao Xian Protects His Shortcomings (2)

Zhao Xian frowned and said casually, “If I remember correctly, I should be a first-rank official, so my husband should also be a first-rank official, right? I wonder, what is the rank this esteemed Lady hold?”

The meaning was quite clear: You, a mere county magistrate of Anjun, wants the principal consort with a first-rank title to assist you? You have quite the audacity.

Gu Tingshu, who was about to step forward, stopped in his tracks, pretending to be clueless as he stood beside Zhao Xian. Anyway, now that he has someone to back him up, he will naturally not go up to them to be bullied.

Zhao Xian glanced at Gu Tingshu by her side and spoke in a low voice, “Why are you still standing here? Weren’t you sick a few days ago? You look weak, sit down and rest for a while.”

Upon hearing Zhao Xian’s nonchalant words, Gu Tingshu was dumbfounded. When did he fell ill and felt weak? He had no idea.

He almost burst out laughing inside; he hadn’t expected this woman to be so good at playing tricks on people.

“Well, ahem, I feel a bit dizzy… Oh heavens, Mother, why are you still kneeling on the ground? You must be terribly ill. Someone, come and help Mother up,” Gu Tingshu said, feigning weakness as he sat beside Zhao Xian.

The synchronized performance of the two left everyone’s facial muscles twitching.

Gu Xian felt even more embarrassed. “Ahem… Well, mother, father, you must be tired from the journey, right? Someone, help the elders to rest. Instruct the kitchen to prepare dinner… Sister, are you alright? Do you need me to call a doctor?”

Gu Hong chuckled, “Haha, I’m fine, just an old ailment acting up. Thanks for your concern, Second Sister. They say it’s better to raise sons than daughters. Now, Second Sister is blessed.”

Exactly! She can’t figure out why someone like Prime Minister Zhao, who can have any young master she desired, would choose to marry her sister’s son.

It’s really unfair.

With a smile that didn’t reach her eyes, Gu Xian said, “Oh, no, it’s all thanks to Tingshu’s good fortune. How can I compare to Elder Sister, who has raised two capable daughters? Unlike my own incompetent daughter.”

As the boasting began in the hall, ZhaoXian felt utterly bored. With that in mind, she tilted her head and said to Gu Tingshu, “Since your mother and your elder aunt have things to discuss, shall we go down first? It’s a good opportunity to get acquainted.”

Gu Tingshu nodded. “Alright! I’ll take you around, and we’ll come back for dinner later!”

“Okay…” Zhao Xian nodded, following Gu Tingshu as they left. When they reached Gu Xian’s side, Zhao Xian looked at the woman who resembled her foster mother and nodded. “Mother, I’ll go out for a walk with Tingshu. We’ll be back for dinner.”

“Sure, alright,” Gu Tingshu’s mother responded, feeling a bit overwhelmed being called “mother” in front of everyone.

This was none other than the woman who could change the entire court and even the world with just a word, showing such filial piety towards her. Suddenly, she felt moved.

It seemed she had worried too much before, thinking that her son might not be living well in the Prime Minister’s residence.

But now, seeing how caring the Prime Minister was towards her son, she felt relieved.

Watching Zhao Xian pulling Gu Tingshu away briskly, Gu Hong, who was completely ignored from start to finish, couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated.

After all, she was the county magistrate of Anjun. Now, she was being completely ignored. It was irritating.

She had wanted to strike up a conversation with Zhao Xian, but now, it seemed impossible.

Watching Zhao Xian’s departing figure, Gu Hong muttered in frustration, “This Prime Minister is indeed as difficult to deal with as rumored.”

Hearing her sister’s words, Gu Xian calmly replied, “It’s fine. As long as she treats my son well, that’s all that matters. I don’t have any other demands, after all, she’s not an ordinary person. Well, let’s not dwell on it. Please, have a seat, elder sister…”

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