SFS Chapter 37 Kneeling as Punishment in the Ancestral Hall
Chapter 37 Kneeling as Punishment in the Ancestral Hall
Gu Song's previously composed face broke down as Wei Dongning's funny voice broke the silence.
He glanced at the two people standing side by side, pointed to the mountain of gift boxes, and said, "Have someone settle these in. Come to my study."
Wei Dongning shrank her neck, looking just like a quail.
The smug look he had when he was buying things was completely gone.
"Your dad won't scold us, will he?" Wei Dongning unconsciously grabbed Gu Peiyan's sleeve.
Gu Peiyan took her hand and squeezed her cold fingertips: "Don't worry, everything today was caused by me. I will explain to my father later, and he will not blame you."
"Of course it's your fault! If it weren't for your foul mouth, I wouldn't have bought so much stuff."
Although it was all Gu Peiyan's money that was used.
But they were already married.
After marriage, every penny in Gu Peiyan's pocket became joint property of the couple.
In other words, his money is her money.
Spending money is fun for a moment, but settling the bill is a nightmare.
When Wei Dongning looked back at the pile of gift boxes, the passion she had when spending the money faded, and an indescribable sense of regret slowly welled up inside her.
I should have bought less.
Most of them are unusable.
It's a pity that this era doesn't support seven-day no-reason returns, so we just have to put up with it.
Gu Peiyan admitted her mistake with utmost sincerity: "It was all my fault. Let them send these to the warehouse first; Father will be getting impatient soon."
Wei Dongning took a deep breath, cheered herself up, and then her expression became resolute: "Let's go."
Upon reaching the entrance of Zhiyuan Hall, Wei Dongning abruptly released Gu Peiyan's hand, which she had been holding.
There was no way around it; what she feared most was dealing with teachers.
Holding hands with Gu Peiyan in front of Gu Song gives her the illusion of being caught in a puppy love relationship by the teacher.
Gu Peiyan felt a void in her heart as her hands went empty.
But he quickly composed himself and gently knocked twice on the door: "Father."
"Come in."
Wei Dongning followed Gu Peiyan timidly, bowing and greeting Gu Song behind the desk: "Father."
Gu Song put down the book in his hand and tried to soften his tone, afraid of startling the young girl in front of him: "Did you have a good time shopping in town today?"
"Happy?" Wei Dongning looked at Gu Song nervously and tentatively gave the answer.
"As long as you're happy." Gu Song nodded, then changed the subject: "But you should also be careful to exercise restraint."
Gu Peiyan remembered what Wei Dongning had told her and took over the conversation: "Father, I said something wrong today and made Aning angry, so I specially bought something to apologize to her."
Gu Song was quite surprised and asked Wei Dongning for confirmation, "Really?"
"It's true. But we've made up now."
As if afraid Gu Song wouldn't believe her, she nodded emphatically.
"That's good. Dongning, you go back to your room first. Peiyan, you stay here. I have something to say to you."
Wei Dongning didn't expect to pass the test so quickly. She didn't even have time to think about what Gu Song was going to say to Gu Peiyan. She slipped away as fast as she could, as if her feet were greased.
I'm afraid that if I'm a step too slow, I'll be left behind and get scolded.
Those who have experienced campus life can understand her thoughts.
The door to Zhiyuan Hall was closed again, and Gu Song's tone immediately turned serious: "What did I tell you back then? Didn't I tell you to be more considerate of the young lady?"
"I...didn't mean to make her angry."
After Wei Dongning told him why she was angry, he immediately realized how wrong he was.
She's right, not everyone is meant to grow in the same direction.
Her vivacity and optimism are the most precious qualities she possesses.
That's also what attracts him the most.
Imagine if she were like the other noble ladies in the capital, perhaps they would really just be a respectful but distant couple.
In this arranged marriage, each had their own role.
But now that person is Wei Dongning, and he really wants to live a good life with her.
The kind that's genuine and heartfelt.
Gu Song's cold voice rang out again: "Go to the ancestral hall to reflect on your actions."
"Yes, Father."
Wei Dongning waited in the room for a long time, but Gu Peiyan did not return.
Thinking that Gu Song had something important to say to Gu Peiyan, they didn't pay much attention to it.
But after she finished dinner and watched a movie with Xiao Wu, Gu Peiyan still hadn't returned.
When Wei Dongning put down her teacup for the eighth time, she finally couldn't help but say, "Xiao Wu, what could it be? They've been talking for so long and they still haven't finished."
Xiao Wu was also puzzled, but unfortunately it didn't have permission to view other characters: "Why don't you ask Sister Xiao Fu to ask her?"
"I think it's feasible."
Wei Dongning called over Xiao Fu, who was embroidering a handkerchief: "Go and ask when Gu Peiyan will be back."
"Okay lady."
If Qianrong were with Gu Peiyan, even if he couldn't come back, he would have Qianrong come back to let him know.
Unfortunately, Qianrong stayed in the courtyard the whole time and knew less about what had happened than she did.
Xiao Fu went in a hurry and returned in a hurry.
Before he could catch his breath, he said to Wei Dongning, "Miss, the young master is reflecting on his mistakes in the ancestral hall. He has been kneeling there for almost two hours."
"What? Why did you kneel in the ancestral hall?" Wei Dongning quickly got up, grabbed the cloak hanging to the side and put it on: "I'll go check on you. Your knees must hurt so much after all this time."
"Miss, this is the first time I've seen you care so much about your son-in-law."
"Alright, stop teasing me. Qianrong, please keep an eye on the way for me."
"Yes, young mistress." Qian Rong immediately lit the lantern and walked in front of Wei Dongning to light the way for her.
Wei Dongning jogged all the way to the entrance of the ancestral hall and pushed the door open.
Gu Peiyan knelt properly on the prayer mat.
A pang of pity flashed through Wei Dongning's heart: "Is it because I bought too many things today that Father is punishing you?"
"No, the ancestral hall is cold. You should go back to your room."
"I'll go and plead with him."
Gu Peiyan grabbed Wei Dongning's wrist: "No need, I'll go back tomorrow morning."
"Are you stupid? Do you think Da'an has iron knees? Don't you know how to feel pain? It's not entirely your fault. If you don't let me plead for you, I'll kneel down with you."
After saying that, he made a gesture as if to kneel on another prayer mat.
"Ugh."
"Alright, get up quickly. Qianrong, come help me help your young master up."
Not long after Wei Dongning arrived at the ancestral hall, the servant in charge of supervision relayed the message to Gu Song.
Gu Song was very pleased to hear this and waved to the servant who had delivered the message: "Let them go back to their rooms directly. They don't need to come here."
"Yes, sir. I will go and inform the young master and young mistress immediately."
Upon receiving the message from the servant, Wei Dongning helped Gu Peiyan, who was limping, leave the ancestral hall.
As she walked forward, she continued to berate him: "You're stupid too. I told you to take the blame, and you just took it all on?"
Gu Peiyan had been kneeling for so long that almost half of her weight was on her: "It was indeed my fault, and I should admit it."
"But I was wrong too, so why didn't you tell me to kneel down with you?"
“We are husband and wife, it is only right that I take the punishment for you.”
"Fool. I'll put some medicine on your knee when we get back. It's definitely bruised now."