I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband

Gu Hui Yan had heard many exaggerated praises from the people around him, but he didn’t actually think much of his achievements. He wasn’t as noble as people imagined. At fifteen, he commanded the army for the residence and the fief. From twenty onwards, he fought in various regions to gain power. At thirty, he entered the capital to save the Emperor, but it wasn’t necessarily for the sake of the country. He knew that he was actually very selfish, and the various praises the world sang of him were much too embellished. As for the repeated victories and no defeats that he brought since he joined the army, as the commander, Gu Hui Yan didn’t think this was anything worth bragging about.

Going to war wasn’t child’s play. Each and every move involved human lives. It was the commander’s duty to seriously deliberate the plan before making a move.

However, even if Gu Hui Yan thought it was nothing, a young beautiful girl was now looking up to him and watching him with those eyes. He couldn’t stop himself from feeling a hint of male pleasure. Especially since it was his lovable wife who’d seriously and intently said ‘I admire you very much’.

Although he believed he had the best self-control and was used to seeing turmoil and huge changes, Gu Hui Yan found it hard to control himself. He didn’t know why and looked up at the sky.

Seeing that he wasn’t saying anything, but looking up at the sky, Lin Wei Xi thought that what she’d said had been too impetuous and caused him to feel impatient. She was startled and quickly said, “my Prince, every single one of my words is sincere. I’m not trying to be offensive, nor am I trying to flatter you.”

Gu Hui Yan raised his hand and lightly coughed into his fist, “I know.” In contrast, his thoughts became dirtier. Lin Yong had entrusted him to look after his only daughter because he trusted him to conduct himself morally. If Lin Yong learned of his recent behaviour, wouldn’t he have betrayed his old friend’s sincerity?

His expression was difficult to read, but he didn’t look angry. She felt a little relieved. After thinking about it, she asked tentatively, “my Prince, I was rude to Shizi today. You won’t be angry at me, right?”

“It’s fine.” Gu Hui Yan seemed unperturbed, “He has thick skin. I didn’t say much, nothing will happen. On the contrary, your body is weak and delicate. He’ll be fine even if you scold him, but don’t get too angry.”

Lin Wei Xi smiled, “My Prince, thank you for not blaming me. I’m not actually trying to provoke anyone. My words are grounded and justified.”

Gu Hui Yan smiled as he looked at her, “I know.”

Speaking of the saying ‘if the older person doesn’t behave respectably, the youth won’t respect them’, Gu Hui Yan quite liked that saying. As for his son, Gu Hui Yan didn’t mind him too much. He was already an adult, how could he not tolerate even a little bit of scolding. His stepmother was younger than him and her body was delicate. Gu Cheng Yao ought to give in an appropriate amount.

After receiving immunity from Prince Yan, Lin Wei Xi immediately felt pacified and she trembled in anticipation. Who would’ve thought that last year, she’d been so angry with Gu Cheng Yao that she hovered between life and death and had to endure his cold treatment. But now, she had the authority to scold him.