Not That Kind of Person

"Very well, your advice is sound," he conceded. "Keeping a distance from those who are overly status-conscious and prideful is indeed a wise choice."

Su Shen was acutely aware of the changes in the Gu family's attitude towards him. 

However, he held no resentment towards this shift. He saw no need for it. Indeed, he did not wish to be overly entangled with the Gu family. 

Still, Su Shen found himself puzzled. Given that Gu Zi was well aware of the character of her foster parents, why had she chosen to marry him instead of seeking a way out? 

Could it have been because she was in a feud with Gong Zhan?

It was hard to believe that someone as intelligent as Gu Zi would back herself into a corner with no other options. 

Now, Su Shen was even more convinced that Gong Zhan was likely the reason. 

He could have accepted any other reason, but this one alone made him inexplicably uncomfortable.