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But her situation at the Jie Residence wasn't simply a matter of being out of favor; he never touched her, so how could she have a daughter? These years, her life in the Jie Residence had been far from satisfactory, nearly letting herself go to waste.
Gu Youyou, watching Miss Du's changing expressions, was about to speak again when she was interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Cousin, are you ready? We need to leave."
"Yes, it's ready."
They had been wandering the garden for quite some time, and it was best not to alarm others, especially today.
Gu Youyou packed up her things and bid farewell to Miss Du, "I shall take my leave, Miss Du. Take good care of yourself. Life is meant to be lived for oneself, and nothing is more important than one's own life. If others don't allow you comfort, being meek all the time will only make you more uncomfortable. It's better to find a way to make them uncomfortable as well."
Gu Youyou shivered and suddenly felt a bit dizzy.