Empress Gu wanted Mei Wanying to marry Gu Xun and have him serve as the child's father in name.
Mei Wanying didn't know if Gu Xun was aware of this plan.
But for Mrs. Gu to state it so brazenly made her feel as though her dignity had been stripped away and trampled underfoot.
Seeing her humiliation, a flash of displeasure crossed Gu Xun's eyes. "Mrs. Gu, you should consider yourself fortunate that Miss Mei is willing to put you in your place."
Mrs. Gu opened her mouth, but she met the warning in his eyes and quickly lowered her head.
She had been held in high regard at the Gu Family for so long that she'd grown accustomed to throwing her weight around. Coming to another's home and acting like this, she should count herself lucky she hadn't been slapped.
Gu Xun's tone was stern. "This is the Mei family, not the Gu family. Miss Mei is the descendant of loyal martyrs. If you cannot show her respect, then get out now!"
