With a grim expression, Gu Lehuan said nothing. He ignored the bewildered Dazhuang and rushed off.
Dazhuang watched the retreating figure with disappointment and sighed inwardly. 'I wonder if the Master has any other solution for this crisis?'
Gu Lehuan ran all the way back to the Gu Mansion. The gatekeeper told him the masters hadn't returned yet, so he could only retreat to his own courtyard in disappointment.
Over on her side, Xu Nuo heard Dazhuang's report upon his return and was lost in a daze for a moment.
'Was I right to be so stubborn back then? If I had just gone along with my mother's arrangements, would my situation be completely different now?'
She shook her head. 'What's the point of thinking about this now? Being trapped in the rear courtyard and relying on servants for shopping isn't a viable long-term plan.'
Only then did she realize just how naive she had been. 'If this keeps up,' she thought, 'I'll have no choice but to take the last resort.'
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