Old Madam Gu seemed to see Gu Sinian's apprehension.
She sighed, "Anian, don't overthink it."
"Grandmother just can't understand how your father became this way."
"I thought he would live a quiet life from now on. It seems that's not the case at all. It's good that he's going in, to reflect."
As an official, having committed such a mistake, his position was certainly lost.
With a criminal record, his future...
Truly, he brought it upon himself and could not live it down.
Gu Sinian was silent for a moment. "I won't let him live in misery."
At least, if he lacked food and clothing, he wouldn't abandon him.
However, he wouldn't indulge his whims either.
"You can take me to see him!" Old Madam Gu said.
Gu Sinian knew where Old Madam Gu wanted to go.
The carriage turned around and headed towards the residence Gu Changwei had recently settled into.
Currently, there were only a few servants in the residence, all old retainers of the Gu family. Upon seeing Old Madam Gu and Gu Sinian, they were all very excited.
"Where is Concubine Dong?" Old Madam Gu got straight to the point.
Gu Changwei had been taken in, and Dong Ningxin was the one who could somewhat manage affairs in this mansion.
"Concubine Dong is resting in her room. Her health is not good, and the physician said she needs proper recuperation," the butler said.
"Lead the way, I'll go see Concubine Dong," Old Madam Gu said.
No one could guess why Old Madam Gu came to see Concubine Dong instead of asking where the master was.
Even if they asked, they couldn't answer, because the master had not informed them when he left.
A maid led Old Madam Gu to Dong Ningxin's room.
Now, Dong Ningxin's room was served by only one maid.
Upon seeing Old Madam Gu's arrival, she quickly bowed.
Old Madam Gu waved her hand, "You may go down first. I have a few words to say to Concubine Dong."
The young maid first glanced at Dong Ningxin. After receiving her nod, she bowed and withdrew.
"Old Madam, is there something you need to instruct this concubine on today?" Dong Ningxin tried to muster some spirit, but her complexion was poor, and she looked dispirited.
"Changwei has been apprehended by the Dali Temple," Old Madam Gu said.
Dong Ningxin was greatly surprised. "Hasn't the matter between Li An and Si Ya been settled? Why, why..."
"It's not that matter," Old Madam Gu said.
"Then what is it?" Dong Ningxin couldn't understand.
"He led people to trespass into the Qin mansion, damaged many things in the Qin mansion, and disturbed the guests of the Qin mansion," Old Madam Gu said.
Dong Ningxin froze.
Then, her face filled with resentment.
She was willing to stay because she intended to live a good life.
In the end, Gu Changwei pulled this stunt on her?
"How long will he be imprisoned?" Dong Ningxin asked.
"Six months," Old Madam Gu said. "Not only that, but he will also lose his official position."
This was no less than a bolt from the blue for Dong Ningxin.
First, her dream of becoming the Duchess was shattered. After finally convincing herself to accept the current situation, she was now told that Gu Changwei would not even be able to keep his current official post.
Was Heaven playing with her?
What sins had she committed?
"Old Madam, you came to see this concubine specifically, are you here to show me a way out?" Dong Ningxin asked.
"This old woman can make the decision to let you become a daughter-in-law of the Gu family," Old Madam Gu said.
In this situation, being a daughter-in-law of the Gu family held no appeal for Dong Ningxin.
Moreover, judging by Gu Changwei's performance, Dong Ningxin didn't believe he would repent and live a good life after being released from the Dali Temple.
When that time came, if Gu Changwei gave up on himself, where would her life have any hope?
Furthermore, Gu Changwei was skilled in martial arts. If he were to have any dissatisfaction in the future and take it out on her, she wouldn't even be able to resist.
Thinking of this, Dong Ningxin shook her head resolutely, "I still ask Old Madam to make the decision and give this concubine a way to live."