MTLNOVEL Chapter 910 - 910: Directing the Blame at Gu Zi
Chapter 910: Directing the Blame at Gu Zi
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After lunch, Su Shen drove Gu Zi back to school for her afternoon exams.
Once again, she finished her papers early.
The moral education director attempted to persuade her to take more time, but upon reviewing Gu Zi’s answers, she was astonished. Each response was exceptionally neat, without a single mistake.
In particular, Gu Zi’s performance in Chinese was so advanced that many teachers wouldn’t have been able to match her level.
This left the director even more perplexed. Why would a student of such caliber be rejected by Guangwai? Was it truly because she was married with children? If that were the case, then Guangwai was even more rigid than she had imagined—holding on to outdated rules and overlooking talent.
The other teachers who reviewed Gu Zi’s exam papers praised her, exclaiming, “No wonder she’s from Guangwai!”
Meanwhile, in the prison, Lin Miao had earned the opportunity to take the exam. Although her release time hadn’t arrived yet, the prison had prepared a vacant room for her to complete the preliminary test, with papers sent over from Guangwai. The guards were puzzled; how could a school known for its rigorous standards accept a student who was incarcerated?
The day after the exams, Lin Miao was released. She had hoped her parents would host a welcoming banquet to help her shake off the bad luck she had endured. But as she stepped out, she found no one waiting for her. Instead, it was the family maid, Li Li, who had come to pick her up.
Lin Miao said nothing; the time spent in prison had brought her a sense of calm and maturity.
Still, she held onto the hope that her parents were busy preparing a warm welcome at home. However, upon returning, she was met with a cold, empty house. Neither Gu Shan nor Zhang Mei was there.
Li Li, noticing Lin Miao’s disappointment, gently explained, “Miss, while you were away, your mother worried about you and kept some things from you. I don’t know what’s happened lately, but your parents’ relationship has deteriorated sharply. They often argue. Your mother just returned from the capital, intending to care for Young Master Gong, expecting it to earn her some credit. But now, your father is talking about divorce.”
Divorce! Lin Miao’s bag slipped from her grasp and fell to the ground. Li Li hurried to pick it up, bowing respectfully.
Lin Miao felt the situation was strange and pressed, “What do you mean? Is there anything particularly unusual happening?”
Li Li lowered her head, speaking in a hushed tone, “Miss, the master specifically instructed me not to tell you, but I feel it’s important. Ever since you were incarcerated, Gu Zi has moved into the city. I don’t know what she told your father, but he has been visiting her frequently and even giving her money. Your mother found out, and that’s led to constant arguments between them.”
She continued, “The reason for this divorce is your father’s decision. He claims your mother’s actions regarding Gu Zi were too extreme and brought shame to him in the whole compound. It’s not entirely your mother’s fault; when Gu Zi’s stepson went missing, she didn’t learn of it right away. As a woman, even if she knew, there was little she could do. Yet your father is making such a big deal out of it…”
Lin Miao’s expression darkened with each word. It was clear to her that Li Li was implying Gu Zi was deliberately undermining her parents’ marriage, pushing them toward divorce.
Lin Miao couldn’t believe how opportunistic her father had become, so quickly siding with Gu Zi. He was her biological father, yet he wouldn’t even give her a fair chance. How cruel! He was now considering divorce from her mother, without ever thinking about her feelings.
During her time in prison, Lin Miao had learned to be smarter. She hadn’t intended to stir up trouble with Gu Zi again; avoiding confrontation was her strategy. But Gu Zi was overstepping.
For now, Lin Miao resolved to endure, strengthen herself, and get into a good university. She believed that once she was out, she would surely succeed—there was no way she would end up worse than Gu Zi. Whatever grievances they had, they could settle later!
Turning to Li Li, she said, “Thank you, I understand now. Please help me get some hot water ready; I need to take a shower.”
Li Li nodded eagerly, responding, “Miss, the bathwater has been prepared for you already. I’ll go pour it now.”
With that, Li Li turned toward the kitchen, revealing a smirk that hinted at her disdain.
This Lin Miao was as foolish as her mother. Li Li had figured out the complicated relationship between Lin Miao and Gu Zi and was deliberately redirecting Lin Miao’s anger towards Gu Zi. This diversion gave her the opportunity to solidify her own position with Gu Shan. Once she succeeded, she would be the lady of the house!