Chapter 326: Marrying into the Wife’s Family
Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Marrying into the Wife’s Family
Gu Kaiyuan spoke without reservation, and after Bai Suihe finished listening, she sat there, "You don’t need to be too angry, actually, these were all to be expected. Human nature is selfish, they just made their own choices."
"But their actions are too despicable, we had agreed beforehand." Gu Kaiyuan knew this was human nature, but he still felt uncomfortable inside. He thought that the Gu Family members, like him, suffered misfortunes because of Gu Baijiang in their past lives, living miserably, so he wanted to lend a hand on account of their shared kinship. How laughable this turned out to be.
In truth, he was more angry with himself. Was it because his return was too smooth sailing that he became complacent?
Bai Suihe said, "Human hearts are complicated. Since they have made their choice, they must be prepared to face the consequences.
The road is for oneself to choose, perhaps they have actually chosen a proper and bright path."
Gu Kaiyuan just shook his head, "Although I haven’t lived through the future, I know that the Third Prince is not a kind person. Now, with Gu Baijiang causing him trouble, he’s already a thorn in his side.
Even if Gu Antong becomes more favored later on, if the Third Prince wants to find an excuse to deal with the Gu Family, she won’t be able to stop him."
He only hated that when he passed away, the Gu Family was still at the height of power, relying on the influence of the Third Prince and Gu Antong, with visitors coming and going daily at their residence.
To him, these were all illusions. The more arrogant the Gu Family was, the more reasons the Third Prince had to deal with them.
"What I’m most frustrated about now is that all previous calculations have come to naught. We must clarify this relationship before they return to the capital."
He thought he had victory in hand, only to find such a loophole.
Old fox Gu Baijiang thought really well, still planning to have him inherit the family line, what a loud abacus.
"So what will you do now? Completely tear apart with them?" Bai Suihe was more curious about what Gu Kaiyuan would do next.
"There wasn’t much friendship to begin with," Gu Kaiyuan thought it through and was indifferent, "since they have made their choice, let it be.
Keep the severance letter well, tomorrow I’ll bring someone to town to register you as a female household, and I hope the lady can give more guidance in the future."
Bai Suihe, "You really plan to become a live-in son-in-law?"
Bai Suihe saw nothing wrong with it, after all, it was just another title for the couple living together, but Gu Kaiyuan was a thorough ancient man, could he really accept it?
"A man keeps his word. In the future, I will have to rely on the lady for my livelihood." Gu Kaiyuan bowed deeply, and when he looked up again, "Shall we send a letter to my mother-in-law?"
Bai Suihe shook her head, "Since we were exiled here, our registration is separate. Besides, in the Bai family genealogy, I’m already married, not divorced, so I can’t return. Since you think this way works, then register as a female household."
"Then we will be the ancestors of this branch in the future," it’s better to become a live-in son-in-law than to be outcasted from the clan. Both thought in their hearts that although they do not care about official careers, what about future children?
Who really cares about reputation? Anyway, this world wasn’t information-rich, living in a different place would suffice.
Who would remember after a few decades?
The couple’s views aligned, and they took immediate action.
Fortunately, having been adopted out before, they now had control over their household registration.
Early the next day, Gu Kaiyuan took the household registration into town.
He found the head clerk, Tian Zhuang, and offered some benefits, leading him to the clerk.
Gu Kaiyuan provided some silver, and Bai Suihe’s female household registration was done.
But when Gu Kaiyuan wanted to have his registration under Bai Suihe’s name, those handling the matter were stunned.
"Are you planning to become a live-in son-in-law?" Tian Zhuang was the first to ask.
After all, Liu Pingkang had especially helped introduce them at that time and privately told him that Gu Kaiyuan had some skills, suggesting that he should take extra care.
What good man would want to become a live-in son-in-law? And seeing their marital harmony, having completed the marriage with a child, why go through this trouble?
Gu Kaiyuan pulled him aside, gave some more benefits, and Tian Zhuang didn’t inquire further. After a round inside, he came out with the registration completed.
Seeing the ink still wet on the registration, Gu Kaiyuan grinned.
Tian Zhuang glanced sideways; was this person, Liu Pingkang, mistaken about him, thinking he might have a problem with his head?
However, regardless, their gains today were noteworthy. If such earnings came daily, more live-in son-in-law registrations wouldn’t be unwelcome.
After saluting everyone, Gu Kaiyuan went off to the market with a smile to purchase more; today was a good day and deserved a good celebration.
Now that he’s a Bai family member, he’s no longer associated with the Gu family. Their life or death hardly concerns him except to offer incense after Gu Baijiang’s eventual death.
Lin Hua and Lin Wei, who accompanied him to the county, felt uneasy about how the young master was forced to such a state by those at home.
Now, he’s even becoming a Bai family member; they just hope the young lady won’t disappoint the lord...
Gu Kaiyuan was pleased, looking at the still sparse street, "Send a letter to Manager Mu and the others later. Since we’re here, we might as well open a bookstore here as my wife likes to read those miscellaneous books."
"Lord, the young lady now likes to read medical books..."
Gu Kaiyuan turned to Lin Hua, "You’ve adapted quickly, but that’s good."
He patted Lin Hua’s shoulder, "From now on, call me lord."
"Young master, are you really content?" Lin Wei felt reluctant; the young master hadn’t been so focused on the young lady before, did she feed him some magical potion?
"You also follow Lin Hua’s lead," Gu Kaiyuan corrected, "what’s there to be content or not content about, isn’t it just changing a household registration?
Those with the Gu surname thought they could use this to control me, let’s see what they do now."
Do they really think the Gu name is great? He’s already lived once and was childless in his last life, why care so much this time?
Away from the Gu family, his descendants will only live happily else they would just be led by the nose if they stayed.
"But young master..."
"Call me lord," Gu Kaiyuan corrected again, "I’ve made my decision and won’t regret it. If you feel awkward with me, you can leave anytime."
"We wouldn’t dare." They both bowed hurriedly in response.
"Then regard your lord’s new status correctly. Now there’s a task for you; remember to spread the word when you return to the village."
Lin Hua and Lin Wei, "..." Is this news to be spread like a joyous affair...
Watching Gu Kaiyuan walk away cheerfully, Lin Wei asked dryly, "Are you sure the young master isn’t bewitched?"
"Call him lord," Lin Hua corrected, "actually, I think if it weren’t difficult to change his surname, the master would probably even change his surname."
"We’ll have to slowly adapt," thinking of the Gu family, Lin Wei could only convince himself in his heart that this was the best choice.