freenovelworld Chapter 186 The fleeting look of disdain was still caught by Brother Lu.
Chapter 186 The fleeting look of disdain was still caught by Brother Lu.
Gu Jiacheng's anticipation instantly turned into raging anger; his chest heaved violently, and his teeth clenched so tightly they clicked.
"How dare she play me! She always acted like a proper young lady, saying she wouldn't marry anyone but me, but it was all a lie!"
Seeing his son's appearance, Master Gu frowned even more deeply.
"I'm going to marry the eldest daughter of the Yang family," Gu Jiacheng suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with hostility. "I'm going to find her and get some answers."
Master Gu laughed angrily, “Do you think the Yang family is so easy to climb up to? You are just a son of a concubine, with no official rank or outstanding skills, yet you want the legitimate daughter of the Yang family to be your second wife? That’s just wishful thinking.”
"You always look down on me like this."
"Then do something that I'll like."
"If you could get me a position or two, would I need to go to all this trouble myself?"
Gu Chen was so angry that his hands trembled. He really wanted to slap this unfilial son to death, but when he raised his hand halfway, he helplessly lowered it.
He had tried hitting and scolding his son, but to no avail.
"Alright, sir, stop hitting him." Madam Gu walked in, glanced at Gu Jiacheng, and a barely perceptible look of disgust flashed in her eyes.
“The Marquis of Anyang has sent someone, saying that Concubine Chun from Jiacheng Courtyard is abusing Lu Ge’er and Lan Jie’er, and the two children have come to the Heir Apparent for help.”
They actually used the word "abuse," such a heavy word?
Gu Chen kicked Gu Jiacheng hard, "You're obsessed with women all day long, bringing back all sorts of women. Are they your legitimate sons and daughters?"
Gu Jiacheng was also incredulous. How dare that bitch?
"My lord, I am also at fault in this matter. I was too careless and entrusted my two children to the care of a wicked woman."
Madam Gu lowered her head slightly. She knew that admitting her mistake now would save Gu Chen from blaming her when he came to his senses.
“Master, it’s not a good idea for Jiacheng to continue like this. My cousin is a Lieutenant General in the Eastern Wei Camp. Why don’t we send Jiacheng to work under him and toughen him up?”
Gu Jiacheng had no desire to go to a military camp, and before he could object, Gu Chen had already agreed.
"Madam, thank you for your trouble."
His voice carried a hint of weariness; he also hoped that his son could endure some hardship in the military camp and become more sensible.
"Sir, you're being too polite. I've watched Jiacheng grow up since he was a child."
On the surface, Madam Gu appeared to be a virtuous wife and loving mother, but secretly she was thinking that illegitimate sons were difficult to discipline and needed to be properly trained...
Gu Chen sighed softly, "Madam, I'll have to trouble you to accompany me on this trip."
"Yes."
Inside the Hongmeng Courtyard, the spring sunlight casts dappled shadows.
Lan Jie'er had already woken up and was being fed by Haitang. The two children were wolfing down their food, clearly having not had a full meal in a long time.
A servant came to report, "Young Madam, the Third Master and Third Madam have arrived. They say they've come to take the young master and young lady back home."
Chu Ruohan nodded. "Please come in."
He then turned to the two children and asked, "Are you full?"
Lu Ge'er had already sat up straight. "Thank you, Aunt Shen. I'm full."
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, then waved her hand, signaling the servants to take the food away.
She stood up, straightened her clothes, and prepared to greet him.
As soon as the Third Madam entered, she hugged Lan'er tightly, saying, "My darling, how did you get hurt like this?"
Chu Ruohan watched it all and thought, "This acting is really good!"
She cried bitterly, her eyes red, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Too fake...
If she truly cared for the children, she should have taken them into her own home to care for them after Wang's death.
Now that things have gone wrong, this pretense is just for show!
Master Gu stood to the side, looking at Lan Jie'er's bandaged hand, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
He glanced around the room, his gaze settling on Brother Lu.
"Junze, niece-in-law, we really owe you a lot this time."
Master Gu spoke, his voice low and hoarse, "It is our Gu family's failure to discipline these two children that has caused them so much suffering."
"Third Uncle, you flatter me," Gu Junze said.
The Third Madam held Lan-jie in her arms, wiping away her tears. "It's all because of that Aunt Chun. She always seemed so honest, but I never expected her to be so vicious."
"When I get back, I will definitely punish her severely and give the children an explanation."
At this moment, Lu Ge'er suddenly stood up, walked to Master Gu, and knelt down with a thud. "Grandfather, please don't send us back. We're scared."
His voice was choked with sobs, and his small body trembled incessantly.
Lan Jie'er also peeked out from the Third Madam's arms, crying, "Grandmother, we don't want to go back. Aunt Chun will beat us."
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn.
The guilt on Master Gu's face became even more pronounced.
He crouched down, wanting to pat Lu Ge'er's head, but stopped in mid-air. "Don't worry, Lu Ge'er, with your grandfather here, no one will bully you anymore."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the Third Master and his wife got up to take their leave.
Lu Ge'er tugged at his grandfather's hand, "Grandfather, your grandson has already become the Shadow Guard's apprentice."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Master Gu's previously dim eyes.
She glanced back at Gu Junze and saw him nod, then a look of relief appeared on her face.
This is really an unexpected surprise.
He knew that Ying Qing was highly skilled in martial arts, and if Brother Lu could truly learn his skills, he would have more ability to stand on his own two feet in the world.
"Since the Shadow Guard is willing to take you as his apprentice, that is your good fortune. From now on, you must study hard and respect your teacher," Master Gu earnestly instructed.
Lu Ge'er obediently agreed, "Grandson understands, and will certainly not disappoint Grandfather."
Master Gu patted Lu Ge'er's head, "From now on, Grandfather will have a carriage bring you here."
Upon returning home, Aunt Chun realized she had caused trouble and was kneeling in the courtyard begging for forgiveness.
When Lu Ge'er saw Aunt Chun kneeling on the ground, he hid behind the Third Master, but his eyes revealed a coldness that was not commensurate with his age.
The third master's face turned ashen. "That wicked woman is no longer fit to live. Sell her off!"
"Master and Madam...please spare us!"
Aunt Chun tried to beg for mercy, but the servants covered her mouth and dragged her out like a dead dog.
The Third Master walked into the hall, slowly sat down, picked up the teacup on the table that had long since gone cold, but then put it down and looked up at the Third Madam.
“Madam, Lu Ge’er is a man of his own mind, and this child is quite good. You should take both children to your courtyard and raise them well.”
"Yes."
But in her heart, she was thinking that these two children were not her own grandchildren after all, and even if she raised them by her side, there would always be a distance between them.
However, she maintained a dignified and virtuous demeanor on the surface, saying, "Don't worry, sir, I will take good care of you."
But that fleeting hint of disdain was still caught by Brother Lu in the corner...