Chapter 594 - 605: Lord Jie Teaches the Rebellious Child
It had been a long time since Gu Youyou had inquired about the affairs of the Lin Family. "Miss Du has endured for so long," she said, "Once such a person has made up her mind, she won’t change it easily. Mr. Jie is a man who values loyalty and affection; he wouldn’t decide on a whim because of Miss Du’s parents. Once he understands that allowing Miss Du to leave is for her own good, he will agree. Miss Du has just recovered from a serious illness, so there is no hurry."
Jin Zijin smiled and asked, "How did you persuade Miss Du to seek a divorce? I thought you would help her fight for favor."
Gu Youyou laughed and said, "Why would you think that?" and immediately realized that Jin Zijin, a man of ancient times, and others of this era, would rather die within the walls of the Jie family’s big house than accept a divorce. The idea she proposed was truly unprecedented.
She spoke softly, "Someone like Second Young Master Jie isn’t worth Miss Du’s struggle. To be as blind as he is and to be considered a top choice, putting effort into fighting over such a person is more frightening than divorcing. That Concubine Du clearly cannot tolerate her, and if one were to lose their life, what would be the point of fighting for empty honors? Miss Du is a sensible person, just needing someone to break it down for her. It’s not that she hasn’t thought of it, but that she dares not think of it. Alas! These women, they’d rather suffer in silence just to save face."
After hearing this, Jin Zijin just silently stared at the oil lamp. Her temperament was unique and alluring, and she was fiercely independent, certainly not the type to rely on a man for her existence.
Yet, the women of this world, they all live in reliance on men.
"You make a good point, but that Concubine Du is not someone to be taken lightly; I’m afraid that even if Miss Du were to leave, it wouldn’t be without trouble."
Gu Youyou smiled mysteriously and said, "I’ve had plans for that for a while now, so don’t you worry about it."
"Oh? You have something on Concubine Du?"