I've Got This Cannon Fodder Trope Covered!

Chapter 51

At dusk, the sky had already darkened. The main gate of the Gu family was opened by several servants, and Princess Changle, her cheeks slightly flushed from the effects of alcohol, was supported by her maid as she descended the steps from the Gu residence.

As she was about to get into the carriage, she turned to the couple from the Gu family who were seeing her off and said, "... Lord Gu, you must remember this: the marriage between the Qi and Gu families must be settled within three days, and within a month, Xiao'er must marry into the Gu residence."

Gu Xulin slightly bowed and replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness, rest assured."

Having achieved her goal, Princess Changle felt satisfied and did not wish to offend her future in-laws. She softened her tone and said, "Lord Gu, do not worry. I am a very reasonable person. Today, it was truly distressing to see my beloved daughter unhappy at home, which is why I resorted to such a rash decision. Once Xiao'er marries into the Gu family, as long as she is happy, I will never interfere in the affairs of the Gu residence."

Princess Changle smiled helplessly, adopting a maternal demeanor. "My Xiao'er's background is among the most distinguished of the noble ladies in the capital. If it weren't for her liking, I wouldn't have forced such a matter today."

Her words carried both veiled threats and temptations. Gu Xulin listened with a calm heart, and only after the carriage from the Duke of Qi had gone far away did he withdraw his gaze and slowly straighten his back.

He quietly said to his wife beside him, "Go prepare a generous gift. Tomorrow morning, we will go to the Wei residence to apologize."

"Master" Madam Gu, Li shi said softly, "should we inform Ran'er?"

"... No," Gu Xulin sighed heavily. "We'll tell him after we've canceled the engagement with the Wei family."

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In the carriage of the Qi residence, Princess Changle seemed to have drunk too much at the Gu residence, leaning her swaying body against her husband's shoulder, complaining, "Why did you not say a word today, Qi Lang?"

The heir of Duke Qi replied, "Your Highness has her own ideas; I need not intervene."

He sat upright, and despite his wife leaning several times, he did not reach out to support her, not even furrowing his brow.

Princess Changle raised her eyes to look at his cold profile, feeling that his heart was as hard as iron. She had cherished him for over ten years, even as their children were about to marry, but she still hadn't warmed his heart.

(Translator Xiaobai: I mean you plotted against his wife and forced yourself on him. It is no wonder that he hates you -_-)

Now, even the marriage of their eldest daughter left him indifferent.

Princess Changle was born into nobility and had a proud and willful personality nurtured by her upbringing. Yet, she held a deep affection for him, and by extension, she cared for the entire Qi family, only to receive such a lukewarm marriage in return.

Everyone said she lived extravagantly, never lacking for anything, but who knew...

Princess Changle chuckled coldly to herself, filled with either unwillingness or resentment. She reached out and turned the face of the man beside her, leaning up toward him.

The heir of Duke Qi extended his hand to stop her by resting it on her shoulder, but Princess Changle clasped his wrist, entwining their fingers.

She seemed utterly drunk, and as their lips and teeth intertwined, she murmured softly, "I was wrong back then, but it has been so long. My lord, forgive me; do not hold a grudge against me anymore."