Wang Ying, who was in on it with Gu Yuandao, chimed in, "Exactly, my old Gu is so kind-hearted. If he hadn't kindly taken in Gu Nianyang, she would have died. Our family has done everything for Gu Nianyang, but she can't live up to expectations and got herself locked up. We announced this truth only because we couldn't bear it any longer!"
Gu Yuandao lamented with grief, "I was afraid Gu Nianyang would be upset upon learning her true background. I intended to keep this secret for a lifetime, but she's truly too disappointing.
I raised her, provided for her education, and made sure she could live till now, not to let her ruin our family's reputation.
To live up to my ancestors, I've decided to sever ties with Gu Nianyang, and officially remove her from the Gu family's ancestry. I hope the villagers can understand my actions today!"
