Slapped in the Face

Gu Jingwen pinched his sleeve and smiled, "Nanny Yan, you've come at just the right time. This rebellious girl of mine has caused a great calamity, harming the wife of the heir and her unborn child. I was just about to take her to the Duke Residence to apologize, and I'm willing to accept any punishment you see fit. I only hope that the Dowager can calm down."

Madam Wei also nodded repeatedly, "From now on, she will be under the disposal of the Duke Residence."

Gu Yunshang's eyes were brimming with joy.

Nanny Yan's smile froze on her face. They didn't even ask what the matter was, yet they had orchestrated all of this. They had made her speechless...

Gu Shiyan glanced casually at them, a hint of mockery lingering at the corner of her mouth. She slowly approached Nanny Yan, "That's right! I'm preparing to go to the Duke Residence to apologize!"

Nanny Yan looked at Gu Jingwen and Madam Wei with a bewildered expression. What apology? Fifth Miss was their Duke Residence's great benefactor.

Nanny Yan respectfully replied to Gu Shiyan, "Fifth Miss is joking."

The level of respect should match the attitude.

Gu Jingwen, Madam Wei, and Gu Yunshang were all dumbfounded. What was going on?

Nanny Yan didn't have time to pay attention to them and waved her hand. Several servants approached.

When they got closer, everyone could see clearly that they were holding brocade boxes, obviously of great value.

Gu Jingwen and Madam Wei were filled with question marks.

"Thanks to Fifth Miss today, for promptly bringing our Madam Song back to the residence, the Dowager specially ordered me to bring a token of gratitude to Fifth Miss." Nanny Yan waved her hand.

The servants opened the brocade boxes in unison.

Golden brilliance shimmered, dazzling everyone's eyes.

There were priceless jade, white jade, and several sets of exquisitely crafted headdresses and jewelry.

Gu Yunshang's eyes immediately fell on the set of peony silk and ruby headdress. Her eyes sparkled, wishing she could wear it on her head right away.

"It was just a small favor, yet the Dowager is really too kind." Gu Shiyan observed everyone's expressions and slightly curled her lips.

How does it feel to be slapped in the face?

She asked if their faces hurt.

"The Dowager has repeatedly instructed us to ensure that Fifth Miss accepts it." Nanny Yan looked at Gu Jingwen and Madam Wei and smiled. She continued, "The Dutchess and the Dowager are particularly fond of Fifth Miss. If Fifth Miss doesn't mind, the Dutchess would like to take her in as a daughter!"

Gu Shiyan was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected this. It would be great to be the daughter of the Dutchess, but this matter still depended on Gu Jingwen and Madam Wei's opinions.

Gu Yunshang's silver teeth were almost crushed when she heard it. Who did Gu Shiyan think she was? Even the Dutchess wanted to recognize her as a daughter. Gu Jingwen's face showed a trace of astonishment, but he quickly reacted and smiled, "Thanks to the Dutchess's favor, it's my daughter's good fortune." His implication was that he agreed.

Madam Wei smiled beside them, secretly grinding her teeth. Gu Shiyan was just a country bumpkin. How could she compare to her? If the Dutchess wanted to recognize a daughter, she should recognize her Shang'er as well. This was an opportunity for her to elevate her status. She took a few steps forward, affectionately holding Nanny Yan's hand, and gave Gu Yunshang a meaningful look. Gu Yunshang also stepped forward. Madam Wei finally spoke, "This is Shang'er, who is no worse than Shi'er. Nanny Yan, please tell the Dutchess that if she wants to recognize a daughter, she might as well recognize Shang'er as well."

Nanny Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes at Madam Wei and coldly withdrew her hand. "This depends on our Madam's intentions. I am just a servant and cannot make such a decision." She muttered to herself, wondering if the wife of the Chancellor was out of her mind. She didn't care about her own daughter but kept favoring an adopted daughter.

A cold smile flashed in Gu Shiyan's eyes. Madam Wei thought that the Duke Residence was her backyard? She could do whatever she wanted!

"Someone, take all of these and bring them to Fifth Miss's courtyard." Nanny Yan fixed her gaze on Gu Shiyan. These were all gifts from the Dowager for Fifth Miss. She absolutely couldn't let that foolish Madam Wei get her hands on them.

Looking at Madam Wei's disgusted expression and Gu Yunshang's covetous look, Gu Shiyan wanted to give Nanny Yan a thumbs up. Her plan was absolutely brilliant!

The group arrived at Gu Shiyan's courtyard.

Nanny Yan specifically instructed the servants to place the items in her room and arrange them properly.

Madam Wei secretly glared at Nanny Yan. This old woman was guarding against her!

Hmph! Weren't these gifts meant for that wretched girl?

The Gu family had raised her for thirteen years, and it was time for her to repay them.

As they were leaving, Nanny Yan gave Madam Wei a meaningful look. "Master and Madam, these are gifts personally selected by our Dowager for Fifth Miss. I hope no one has any ideas about these items!" She spoke to herself and slapped her own face. "Look at my big mouth. Master and Madam would naturally not do something so embarrassing. I apologize for my overconcerns."

She respectfully bowed to Madam Wei.

Madam Wei's face turned green with anger. She tightly clutched the handkerchief in her hand and forced a smile. "Of course."

Gu Shiyan deeply admired Nanny Yan. She personally saw Nanny Yan off.

"The Dowager asked me to inform Fifth Miss that if she encounters any difficulties, she can come to the Duke Residence without hesitation." Nanny Yan gently patted Gu Shiyan's hand before turning to board the carriage.

Gu Shiyan felt extremely grateful. She turned and climbed the steps.

Although Gu Jingwen held the position of chancellor, the Gu family did not have much influence. Whether it was the Old Madam or Madam Wei, they were both shallow-minded individuals. Riches and honor blinded their eyes.

Just wait!

They would never let go of those things easily.

Sure enough, as soon as Gu Shiyan returned to her room, she hadn't even looked at those items yet when Nanny Li, who was by the Dowager's side, barged in.

Nanny Li put on a fake smile and respectfully bowed to Gu Shiyan. "Fifth Miss, under the Old Madam's orders, I have brought these items to be moved to the storeroom."

Without waiting for Gu Shiyan to speak, she directed the maidservants behind her to start moving the items.