Chapter 5: Is There Even a Cooling-Off Period for Divorce?

"What brings you to see me this time?"

Gu Yuan did not know that Gu Fei had driven Xun Er out of the mountain peak last night.

After all, Xun Er herself knew that if this matter were known to others, she would be embarrassed.

As soon as Gu Fei saw Gu Yuan's reaction, he understood that he did not know yet.

When he first arrived, Gu Fei had intended to state it directly.

But Xun Er is Gu Yuan's daughter, and even a tiger will not devour its own cubs.

Even if Gu Yuan, as Clan Leader, cannot openly favor his own daughter, there would inevitably be some bias in how he handles it.

"I have been married to Xun Er for half a year, and Xun Er is a very good person."

"However..."

Gu Fei thought of Xun Er's actions; although he had already let go in his heart, his tone remained somewhat strained.

"Perhaps I am not outstanding enough; Xun Er does not have me in her heart."

"Perhaps Xun Er and I are not fated; I am not suitable for her."

Gu Fei stopped at the right moment, his gaze fixed on Gu Yuan, who had remained silent.

Could it be that Gu Fei wants a divorce?

【Gu Yuan experiences surprise, Emotion Value +5】

The surprise in Gu Yuan's eyes was well hidden; he lowered his gaze to look at Gu Fei, who was sitting below.

It was Gu Fei who had begged him in the beginning, constantly emphasizing that he wanted to marry Xun Er.

Gu Fei is the leader of the younger generation, and he felt that Gu Fei had a bright future.

Coupled with the fact that he had watched this child grow up, Gu Yuan had agreed.

But how could such a change occur only half a year after their marriage?

However, immediately following this, Gu Yuan felt a slight sense of anger.

If Xun Er were to divorce Gu Fei, even if she had committed no fault at all, her reputation would likely be greatly affected.

Gu Fei silently observed Gu Yuan's reaction.

Yet, in the next second, he received a system notification.

【Gu Yuan experiences anger, Emotion Value +5】

He understood; this was likely him preparing to seek justice for his daughter.

Gu Yuan would certainly question him next, and Gu Fei also needed to organize his words.

The following explanation must be more tactful.

Gu Yuan's brows and eyes grew more serious, and he unconsciously radiated a faint pressure.

He did not do this intentionally; it was just an instinctive reaction.

Just as Gu Yuan intended to ask Gu Fei for the real reason.

Before the person could be seen, a female voice arrived first.

"Father, I will not divorce Gu Fei!"

Immediately after, Xun Er, who had not slept well all night, ran in hurriedly, holding up her skirt.

【Xun Er experiences agitation, Emotion Value +50】

Gu Fei hid the smile at the corner of his mouth; the ex-wife who delivers Emotion Value has arrived.

Seeing her flustered appearance, Gu Yuan hummed with a mix of affection and dissatisfaction before letting her sit down.

Xun Er hesitated for a moment and chose to sit opposite Gu Fei.

Although she wanted to sit closer to Gu Fei, Gu Fei was not giving her any face at all right now.

It would be better for her not to ask for trouble.

Once Xun Er sat down, Gu Yuan straightened his posture slightly and asked with some urgency.

"Gu Fei came to discuss matters with me early in the morning. Xun Er, tell your father, has something happened between you and Gu Fei?"

The worry on his face caused Xun Er to look ashamed and lower her head.

【Xun Er experiences shame, Emotion Value +50】

She kept her head lowered and refused to answer, so Gu Yuan had to turn his gaze toward Gu Fei.

Helplessly rubbing his forehead, Gu Fei sighed.

He tried his best to speak tactfully about why he wanted a divorce.

"Xun Er and I have been married for half a year, and I had hoped for harmony between husband and wife."

"But... between us, there has actually never been a true marriage."

This first tactful sentence of his left Gu Yuan dumbfounded.

Gu Yuan had anticipated that Xun Er might not be able to fall in love with Gu Fei for a while, but he had not expected that the two had not consummated the marriage in half a year.

He had always hoped to have one or two clever, cute, and innocent grandchildren, but that hope had vanished into thin air.

Gu Yuan saw that Gu Fei had much more to say, so he nodded, signaling him to continue.

"If this were the only matter, I naturally would not have proposed a divorce."

"I wonder if you still remember the Xiao Clan?"

Xun Er's expression changed.

She was naturally afraid that after Gu Yuan learned of this, he would place her under house arrest and never allow her to see Xiao Yan again.

She was even more afraid that to cut off her thoughts, Gu Yuan would directly send people to... Xiao Yan.

【Xun Er experiences nervousness, Emotion Value +50】

"Of course I remember; it is the family in Wutan City where I sent Xun Er all those years ago."

Gu Yuan replied.

What was Gu Fei trying to say? A strange look inevitably appeared in his eyes.

"The son of the Xiao Clan Leader, Xiao Yan, was once the 'genius' who topped all of Wutan City. He grew up with Xun Er, and they got along exceptionally well—so well that even..."

Gu Fei closed his eyes.

"Even after returning to the Ancient Clan, she still had to send a grand gift to Xiao Yan."

"Of course, it might just be friendship, but perhaps she was afraid I would be angry if I knew, so she went to see Xiao Yan behind my back."

【Xun Er experiences feelings of shame, Emotion Value +100】

Xun Er kept her head lowered, listening as Gu Fei used a tactful tone to recount what she had done to her own father.

She did not deny it, only her face flushed red.

【Gu Yuan experiences feelings of anger, Emotion Value +5】

Hearing all this, Gu Yuan felt angry at Xun Er in his heart.

Yet, at the same time, he could understand Gu Fei.

As a man himself, if his own woman did such a thing, he would also be angry.

He might even be angry enough to want a divorce.

However, the one who had erred was, after all, Gu Yuan's daughter, so he naturally had the heart to shield her.

It was just that he felt sorry for Gu Fei, Gu Yuan sighed inwardly.

"Xun Er, how could you do such a thing? How does that Xiao brat compare to your husband, to make you commit such an act of rebellion?"

"You have truly disappointed me!"

【Xun Er experiences feelings of shame, Emotion Value +200】

Her father's reprimand made Xun Er feel even more ashamed.

Gu Yuan then changed his tone.

"Xun Er must also regret doing this; why don't you go back and think it over for a period of time?"

After all, a good son-in-law like Gu Fei had strong power and treated his wife well.

He still had to think more for Xun Er's sake.

"If after one month, you are still determined to do so, then I will agree to the two of you divorcing!"

This one-month period...

Gu Fei's expression was somewhat inexplicably strange.

He had not expected that even after coming to the Dou Qi Continent, there would still be a so-called "divorce cooling-off period"?

Gu Fei was, of course, unwilling to agree to such an absurd request.

One month—could he really forgive the act of Xun Er cuckolding him?

But he could not defy Gu Yuan at the moment; Gu Fei's strength had not yet reached the point where he could act recklessly throughout the entire Ancient Clan.

Gu Fei had no choice but to nod helplessly.

"Clan Leader, then it shall be as you say."

Gu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, but was choked up by his next sentence.

"However, I think that after one month, my thoughts will still not change..."

Gu Yuan was the leader of a clan, and his words carried great weight.

Since he had spoken to delay the divorce between Gu Fei and Xun Er, Gu Fei had no choice but to agree for the time being.

But who could say for sure what would happen in the future?

(End of chapter)