Chapter 002: Cold faced Marquis

Gu Caiwei's heart suddenly tightened.

She quickly turned around and saw a man who was exceptionally tall but very slim in stature standing in front of her.

His features were very handsome, with well-defined eyes and eyebrows, and a calm demeanor. However, his complexion was extremely pale, and even his thin lips showed no hint of color.

As their eyes met, the man's gaze remained indifferent, without any hint of emotion.

Gu Caiwei's heart suddenly constricted.

This man was the husband of her cousin Gu Caiqin, the current Duke of Changning, Du Junqing. He was also known as the descendant of the Duke of Laiguo, Du Ruhui, who was renowned for his strategic planning.

According to convention, she should address him as her brother-in-law. However, due to the Duke of Changning's frail health since childhood and his rare outings, and Gu Caiqin being his concubine, there had been little interaction between the Gu family and the Duke's residence in the capital. The only time Gu Caiwei had seen him was when Gu Caiqin got married, and her only impression of him was that he seemed rather weak.

Now, this was only the second time she had seen him.

As she was contemplating how to speak, the woman on the other side began to wail in distress, "Lord Duke, please intervene for me! I came to visit the madam, but she blamed me for everything that happened that day just because she wasn't feeling well. She even had people hold me down and beat me! I'm innocent!"

The Duke of Changning quickly scanned the woman and then turned his gaze back to Gu Caiwei. "Madam, is this true?"

"It is," Gu Caiwei nodded.

The Duke of Changning's eyes darkened instantly.

He was about to speak when he heard Gu Caiwei chuckle and say, "They say men should handle external matters while women manage the household. Why, Lord Duke, are you planning to meddle in the affairs of the inner courtyard today?"

A hint of surprise appeared in the Duke of Changning's eyes. Although his lips had slightly parted, upon hearing her words, he closed them again.

The woman on the ground, seeing this, quickly cried out, "Lord Duke, I'm useless. I've just arrived by your side and have already offended the madam. If the madam doesn't like me, then please send me back! I won't survive even if I stay here in the future!"

She continued to sob, almost unable to catch her breath. Then, as she cried, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted!

It was obvious that she was pretending.

But the Duke, seeing this, became anxious and ordered, "Someone, help her back to her room and call the doctor!"

"Yes!" The people following him quickly went to help the woman up.

The Duke of Changning also intended to leave with them.

"Lord Duke!" Gu Caiwei called out quickly.

The Duke of Changning turned back and glared at her impatiently. "Gu, don't push it too far. My patience has its limits!"

With just one "Gu," the man expressed his impatience and disgust towards her.

Upon hearing this, Gu Caiwei's eyes glistened, and she quickly said, "What if I do push it too far?"

The Duke of Changning narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean?"

Gu Caiwei chuckled. "Then I'll be frank with you, Lord Duke. In this residence, if she's here, I won't be; if I'm here, she won't be!"

"Gu!" The Duke of Changning was truly angry now. "Do you think I wouldn't dare to do anything to you?"

"What, Lord Duke, do you want to divorce me for the sake of this woman? Feel free to try!" Gu Caiwei stood tall and spoke even louder than him.